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FTBx-735D - PON/metro FTTx/MDU OTDR

Overview
High-resolution OTDR designed for metro network testing and splitter characterization in PON FTTx applications. Optimized for use during the rollout and troubleshooting of metro/core and FTTx/MDU networks.
FTBx-735D - PON/metro FTTx/MDU OTDR

Key features

  • Dynamic range up to 45 dB for up to 144 km point-to-point (P2P)
  • Support high port count PON splitters (up to 1x128)
  • Live fiber testing
  • Short dead zones: event dead zone (EDZ) = 0.5 m; attenuation dead zone (ADZ) = 2.0 m; PON dead zone = 25 m
  • Single port for in-service troubleshooting with in-line 1490/1550 nm PON power meter (optional)
  • iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with visually clear go/no-go results

Applications

  • FTTx/MDU test challenges within PON networks
  • Metro/core network testing (P2P)
  • Manufacturing automation

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelengths (nm)b1310 ± 20/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/1650 ± 5
Live wavelength (nm)1650 nm: bandpass 1650 nm ± 7 nm; isolation >50 dB out of 1650 nm ± 10 nm
Dynamic range (dB)c45/44/42/42
Event dead zone (m)d0.5
Attenuation dead zone (m)d2.0
Distance range (km)0.1 to 400
Pulse width (ns)3 to 20 000
Linearity (dB/dB)±0.03
PON dead zone (m)e25
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 (maximum: 60 minutes)
Typical real-time refresh (Hz)4
Reflectance accuracy (dB)b±2
PlatformCompatible with platforms which are Windows 10 or later
Technical specifications (in-line PON power meter with OPM2 in option)b, j
Power range (dBm)–60 to 23
PON power meter (nm)Two channels: 1490/1550 and 1490/1577
Power uncertainty (dB)h, i±0.5
Calibrated wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650, 1490/1550, 1490/1577
In-line power checkerb, g, h
Power range (dBm)–60 to 23
Power uncertainty (dB)h, i±0.5
Calibrated wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm)1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1577, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650
Tone detection270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Source
Output power (dBm)k0
ModulationCW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
a. 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. Attenuation dead zone at 1310 nm is 2.5 m (typical) with reflectance below –45 dB.
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.
g. Not available when OPM2 is selected.
h. At calibrated wavelengths.
i. Requires a good entry connector’s health.
j. Specifications valid when OTDR not in operation or in idle mode.
k. Typical output power is given at 1550 nm.
General specifications
Size (H × W × D)158 mm × 24 mm × 174 mm (6 ¼ in × 15/16 in × 6 7/8 in)
Weight0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Temperature, operatingRefer to platform’s specification sheet
Temperature, storage–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity0% to 95% non-condensing
Warranty (year)1