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FTB-2-PRO - Test platform

Overview
The most compact multitechnology test platform for the supertech.
FTB-2-PRO - Test platform

Key features

  • Connects anywhere: USB, mobile, WiFi, virtual private network (VPN) and Bluetooth
  • Loaded with utilities: equipped with all the tools required to maximize field testing and any third-party application
  • Like a PC: available with a dual- or quad-core processor and Windows-based operating system
  • EXFO Connect-compatible: automated asset management; data goes through the cloud and into a dynamic database

Applications

  • CWDM turn-up testing
  • Fiber characterization
  • ROADM commissioning
  • FTTx network testing
  • Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet configurations

Specifications

Technical specifications
Mainframe FTB-2: Dual-core processor / 4 GB RAM / Windows 10; FTB-2 Pro: Quad-core processor / 4 GB RAM / Windows 10
Display Touchscreen, color, 1280 × 800 TFT 256 mm (10.1 in)
Interfaces RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s; USB 2.0 ports (2); USB 3.0 port (1); Display port; Headset jack
Storage (internal flash memory) 128 GB
Battery FTB-2: One rechargeable Li-ion smart battery; FTB-2 Pro: Two rechargeable Li-ion smart batteries
Power supply FTB-2: AC/DC adapter, input: 100 – 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 2.5 A max, output: 24 V; 3.75 A; FTB-2 Pro: AC/DC adapter, input: 100 – 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 4.0 A max, output: 24 V; 8.33 A
Built-in power meter specifications (GeX) (optional)
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Optional CWDM calibrated wavelengths (nm) 1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610, 1383, 1625
Power range (dBm) 27 to –50
Uncertainty (%) ±5 % ± 10 nW
Display resolution (dB) 0.01 = max to –40 dBm; 0.1 = –40 dBm to –50 dBm
Visual fault locator (VFL) (optional)
Laser type Laser, 650 nm ± 10 nm
Modulation CW/Modulate 1 Hz
Typical Pout in 62.5/125 µm > –1.5 dBm (0.7 mW)
Laser safety The test modules used with the unit may have different laser classes; refer to the corresponding module documentation for details.
a. All specifications are valid at 23 °C (73 °F).
b. Platform weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) is without batteries or modules; with battery, FTB-2 weighs 3.4 kg (7.6 lb) and FTB-2 Pro weighs 3.9 kg (8.6 lb).
c. Storage temperatures do not include internal batteries; battery storage range is –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) for shipping and –20 °C to 45 °C (–4 °F to 113 °F) for long-term storage.
d. Power-meter specifications are at 23 °C ± 1 °C, 1550 nm with FC connector, modules in idle mode and battery operation after warm-up.
e. Typical values.
f. Values at calibration conditions.
General specifications
Size (H × W × D) 199 mm × 333 mm × 119 mm (7 13/16 in × 13 1/8 in × 4 11/16 in)
Weight 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Temperature — operating 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Temperature — storage –40 °C to 60 °C (–40 °F to 140 °F)
Relative humidity ≤ 95 % non-condensing
a. All specifications are valid at 23 °C (73 °F).
b. Platform weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) is without batteries or modules; with battery, FTB-2 weighs 3.4 kg (7.6 lb) and FTB-2 Pro weighs 3.9 kg (8.6 lb).
c. Storage temperatures do not include internal batteries; battery storage range is –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) for shipping and –20 °C to 45 °C (–4 °F to 113 °F) for long-term storage.
d. Power-meter specifications are at 23 °C ± 1 °C, 1550 nm with FC connector, modules in idle mode and battery operation after warm-up.
e. Typical values.
f. Values at calibration conditions.