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Optical Wave Expert - MAX-740C - DWDM Channel Checker and OTDR

Overview
Now available in MaxTester and FTBx format. A handheld tester combining DWDM channel power validation with OTDR capabilities on a single port.
Optical Wave Expert - MAX-740C - DWDM Channel Checker and OTDR

Key features

  • DWDM channel checker & OTDR capabilities integrated on a single port (patent-pending)
  • Intelligent channel power level diagnostics (iOCC)
  • Compact and portable form factor
  • iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear MUX/ DEMUX characterization
  • Bar graph and table view on wide touchscreen display
  • In-channel and out-of-band testing of active networks

Applications

  • DWDM link characterization through MUX, DEMUX and OADM
  • DWDM link troubleshooting (DAA, RPHY or C-RAN)
  • DWDM metro Ethernet links
  • Deployment of commercial services
  • P2MP access networks

Specifications

Technical specifications
OTDR technical specifications (MAX and FTBx versions)
Laser nominal wavelength C-band tunable 1527.99–1567.95 nm
ITU-T G694.1 channels 12–62 (191.2–196.2 THz)
Central wavelength uncertainty(a) DWDM 50 GHz channel wavelength control
Channel spacing tuning 50 GHz and 100 GHz increments on ITU-T G694.1 grid
Dynamic range at 20 µs (dB)(b) 40
Event dead zone (m)(c) 0.7
Attenuation dead zone (m)(c) 3.5
Distance range (km) 0.1 to 400
Pulse widths (ns) 5 to 20 000
Sampling points Up to 256 000
Sampling resolution (m) 0.04 to 10
Distance accuracy (m)(d) ±(0.75 + 0.0025 % x distance + resolution)
Optical channel checker technical specifications (MAX and FTBx versions)(e)
Wavelength range (C-band) 1527.99–1567.95 nm (191.2–196.2 THz)
ITU channels ITU-T G694.1 channels 12–62
Channel spacing DWDM 100 GHz
Dynamic range per channel (dBm) 10 to –40
Maximum total safe power (dBm) 20
Absolute power uncertainty (dB) (typical) 1
ORL (dB) > 35
Measurement time (s) < 3
Built-in power meter specifications (GeX) (optional)(a)
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Power range (dBm)(b) 27 to –50
Uncertainty (%) ±5 % ± 10 nW
Display resolution (dB) 0.01 = max to –40 dBm
0.1 = –40 dBm to –50 dBm
Automatic offset nulling range(b,d) Max power to –30 dBm
Tone detection (Hz) 270/330/1000/2000
Visual fault locator (VFL) (optional)
Laser 650 nm ± 10 nm
Mode CW/Modulate 1 Hz
Typical Pout in 62.5/125 µm > –1.5 dBm (0.7 mW)
Laser safety Class 2
a. Typical, using a 10-µs pulse.
b. Typical dynamic range with a three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.
c. Typical for reflectance at –45 dB, using a 5-ns pulse.
d. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
e. All specifications typical at 1550 nm and 23 °C ± 2 °C, with an SC connector. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/APC connector, unless otherwise specified.
General specifications
Display 7-in (178-mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800 x 480 TFT
Interfaces Two USB 2.0 ports
RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s
Storage 2 GB internal memory (20 000 OTDR traces, typical)
Batteries Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
8 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138
Power supply Power supply AC/DC adapter, input 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Size (H x W x D) 166 mm x 200 mm x 68 mm (6 9/16 in x 7 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in)
Weight (with battery) 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Temperature Operating(f): –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity 0 % to 95 % noncondensing
a. At 23 °C ± 1 °C, 1550 nm and FC connector. With modules in idle mode. Battery operated after 20-minute warm-up.
b. Typical.
c. At calibration conditions.
d. For ±0.05 dB, from 10 °C to 30 °C.
e. Class 2 laser safety applicable for the VFL option.
f. Valid for OTDR/iOLM tests; for Channel Checker tests operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C.