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FTB Lite 730D - connected PON/metro OTDR

Overview
Optimized for FTTx/MDU fiber rollouts and troubleshooting. Can also test metro networks.
FTB Lite 730D - connected PON/metro OTDR

Key features

  • Free 36-month basic data plan provided for real-time visibility
  • 8-inch (203-mm) color touchscreen for use in bright sunlight or any other environment
  • Live and dark fiber characterization, troubleshooting and activation through the same OTDR port
  • Dynamic range up to 42 dB for up to 132 km point-to-point (P2P) or 1×128 PON
  • Event dead zone (EDZ) / Attenuation dead zone (ADZ): 0.7/2.5 m in SM and MM, PON dead zone 35 m in SM
  • FTTx in-service testing at 1650 nm with optional in-line GPON/XGS-PON power meter

Applications

  • FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1×128)
  • FTTx service activation: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, 10GE EPON
  • Access network testing (P2P)
  • Metro links testing (P2P)
  • Live fiber troubleshooting
  • Passive optical LAN (POL)

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelength (nm)(b)1310 ± 20/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/1650 ± 15
Live wavelength (nm)1650
Isolation: 50 dB from 1265 nm to 1617 nm
Dynamic range (dB)(c)42/40/40/39
Event dead zone (m)(d)0.5
Attenuation dead zone (m)(d)2.2
PON dead zone (m)(e)30
Distance range (km)0.1 to 400
Pulse width (ns)3 to 20 000
Linearity (dB/dB)±0.03
Loss threshold (dB)0.01
Loss resolution (dB)0.001
Sampling resolution (m)0.04 to 10
Sampling pointsUp to 256 000
Distance uncertainty (m)(f)±(0.75 + 0.0025 % × distance + sampling resolution)
Measurement timeUser-defined
Reflectance accuracy (dB)(b)±2
Typical real-time refresh (Hz)4
Note: All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/APC connector, unless otherwise specified.

(b) Typical.

(c) Typical dynamic range with longest pulse and three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.

(d) Typical, for reflectance at –55 dB, using a 3-ns pulse.

(e) Non-reflective FUT, non-reflective splitter, 13-dB loss, 50-ns pulse, typical value at 1550 nm.

(f) Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
General specifications
Display8-inch (203 mm), 1280×800, color touchscreen (viewable in sunlight)
InterfacesUSB-A ports (2)
USB-C port with power delivery
RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
RF comms(a)(b)Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G/4G LTE, GNSS (GPS/GALILEO/QZSS)
Storage>20,000 OTDR SOR traces
BatteryRechargeable LiFePO4 battery, up to 10 hours(c) of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) GR-196-CORE
Power supplyInput: AC/DC adapter, 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.5 A max.
Output: 5 to 20 V DC, 3.0 A max., 45 W max., USB-C power delivery standard supported
Weight (including battery and module)2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
Size (H × W × D)198 mm × 249 mm × 71 mm (7.8 in × 9.8 in × 2.8 in)
TemperatureOperating: –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity0 % to 95 % non-condensing
Warranty (year)1
(a) Free 36-month basic data plan provided.

(b) Restrictions may apply depending on country/region which will prevent EXFO from providing mobile connectivity. Contact EXFO for details.

(c) Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.