High-resolution OTDR covering longer metro distances.

No-compromise versatility for metro and long-haul testing

Today’s fiber networks integrate long-haul and metro applications, making OTDR versatility a must. While long-haul architectures require high dynamic range values to reach greater distances, metro links demand an OTDR offering good resolution (short dead zones) due to the proximity of many connection points. Up to now, OTDR users had to compromise on one or the other and buy two units—a choice that they no longer have to make.

The FTB-7400E OTDR combines EXFO’s renowned optical performance and unparalleled software analysis with both short dead zones and high dynamic range values, delivering the versatility needed to test long-haul and metro links with a single OTDR.

With high dynamic range and short dead zones, the FTB-7400E measures end-to-end loss through multiplexers and demultiplexers, helping service providers speed up troubleshooting and maintain first-class quality of service (QoS) standards.

EXFO’s OTDR software: boosting productivity in the field

Auto and advanced modes: choose your testing approach

Streamline data acquisition in the field and report generation back at the office with EXFO’s powerful OTDR software. Choose from two testing approaches: Auto mode or Advanced mode.

Auto mode: one-touch testing

Ideal for basic, repetitive applications, the Auto mode shortens the learning curve for new OTDR users.

Preset test parameters
Choice of single- or dual-wavelength OTDR testing
Convenient one-step event table

Advanced mode: flexibility for experts

For complete control over your test routine, select the Advanced mode. Manually set all acquisition parameters, including the index of refraction (IOR) and helix factor. Save time and get better results by fine-tuning acquisition parameters on the fly.

General OTDR software features

Great display legibility for outdoor work

For installation and maintenance crews, working outdoors goes with the territory. Switch between black and white display backgrounds as needed, and enjoy great legibility, even in the brightest daylight.

Smooth data management

This feature combines file autonaming with subset cable and fiber incrementation.

Universal OTDR compatibility

Based on the universal Bellcore format (.sor, Telcordia SR-4731), the software lets you access OTDR traces from various test and measurement manufacturers. You can therefore use the FTB-200 or the FTB-500 and still refer to your previously archived OTDR files.

FTB-500 platform OTDR software feature

Multiple-trace comparison

Multiple-trace viewing lets you quickly compare traces and detect anomalies within fibers of a tube, a ribbon or even a whole cable.

FTB-200 platform OTDR software features

Summary screen

View—at a glance—the pass/fail status for each tested wavelength. What’s more, the software automatically detects macrobends, which are also displayed in the summary screen.

Linear trace view

This feature virtually eliminates the need to analyze complex OTDR graphs. It provides a straighforward display of all events and related loss and ORL values. Easily toggle between OTDR traces and the linear view.

Fast-track data post-processing with FastReporter software

The optional FastReporter software package provides you with the post-processing tools and functionalities you need to meet such challenges, whatever the application. Designed for off-line analysis of field-acquired data, FastReporter offers a truly intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), which contributes to boosting productivity.

Live templating for OTDR testing

Benefit from one-step file management at any wavelength. Keep full control by adding or removing events manually, or add/remove events automatically using a reference. Get uniform, detailed cable reports.

Powerful batch processing

Automate repetitive operations on large numbers of OTDR test files, and optimize your productivity. Document an entire cable in a matter of seconds. Adjust your cable parameters and detection thresholds and perform batch analysis. Open OTDR files from various vendors’ equipment and convert them to the universal Telcordia format.

Bidirectional batch analysis

Analyze an entire cable in just two steps. View data for all events on all fibers, and at each wavelength, on a single screen.

Flexible reporting

Choose from various report templates, including loss and ORL, OTDR, PMD, CD and fiber characterization. Generate comprehensive cable reports in PDF, Excel or HTML format.

Time savers from EXFO’s OTDR viewer software

This free software brings you key data post-processing features such as:

Pass/warning/fail threshold setup, which helps you meet ribbon and multifiber validation specifications
Bidirectional trace analysis, which provides more accurate, averaged loss measurements for each event
Multifiber testing using the Template Trace mode, which dynamically compares new OTDR results with a trace you assign as a reference.

Key features

Industry-leading linearity of ±0.03 dB/dB
Up to 256 000 sampling points
Event dead zone of 0.8 m and attenuation dead zone of 4 m
Low-water-peak fiber testing at 1383 nm
Dynamic range of up to 42 dB for long-haul testing
EXFO Connect-compatible: automated asset management; data goes through the cloud and into a dynamic database
iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go results presented in a straightforward visual format

Applications

Metro/core network testing.

Resources

Specs Sheets

FTB-7400E metro/OTDR

User Manuals

FTB-7000 OTDR Series for FTB-200 user guide

FTB-7000 OTDR Series for FTB-500 user guide

iOLM - User Guide

OTDR - User Guide

OTDR - quick reference guide

FTB-7000 OTDR Series for FTB-400 User Guide

FTB-7400E - metro/OTDR