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FTBx-720C - LAN/WAN access OTDR

The ideal construction OTDR for everyday field testing in any access network. With an iOLM application for both singlemode and multimode testing, it’s the most automated and intelligent troubleshooting tool for FTTA, LAN and data centers.

Key features

Dynamic range of up to 36 dB in singlemode
Event dead zone as low as 0.7 m and attenuation dead zone of 3 m
Live fiber testing at 1625 nm
Combined singlemode/multimode wavelengths
Encircled Flux (EF) ready: use with external launch mode conditioner for EF-compliant multimode results
iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go results presented in a straightforward visual format

Applications

Access network testing
PON characterization and in-service troubleshooting (1x32)
LAN/WAN characterization
Private networks
Data-center certification and troubleshooting
Fronthaul/backhaul (FTTA, FTTT, remote radio heads, DAS and small cells)

Description

The FTBx-720C is an OTDR that is best suited for most typical short and access networks. It can perform both singlemode and multimode testing.

The FTBx-720C is designed for fronthaul/backhaul applications (FTTA, DAS, RRH, small cells), data-center tier-2 troubleshooting, enterprise and access networks, PON characterization and more. The FTBx-720C test module is hosted in our compact modular platforms that can also be equipped with other testing capabilities such as Ethernet, CPRI or copper testing to provide a complete test solution for FTTA contractors.

The FTBx-720C advantage

  • Accurately pinpoint faulty connectors or fiber breaks on short spans thanks to its optimized multimode performances
  • Multimode units are quad-ready to enable singlemode testing
  • User-friendly graphical user interface and Windows 8.1 Pro operating system
  • Multiple applications for file sharing, e-mailing, Skype, remote assistance, etc. 

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Resources

All resources
Flyers and pamphlets
Introducing the FIPT-400 MF - English (February 22, 2017)
User manual
iOLM - English (United States) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - Français (Canada) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - 中文(中国) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - Español (España) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - Deutsch (Deutschland) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - Português (Portugal) (April 04, 2023)
User manual
iOLM - Русский (Россия) (April 04, 2023)
White papers
iOLM: Advanced accuracy in fiber characterization through grouped events and bidirectional analysis - English (United States) (June 07, 2022)
White papers
iOLM: Advanced accuracy in fiber characterization through grouped events and bidirectional analysis - 中文(中国) (June 07, 2022)
Brochures and catalogs
OTDR and iOLM selection guide - English (May 20, 2019)
Brochures and catalogs
OTDR and iOLM selection guide - 中文 (May 20, 2019)
Application notes
Pulse Selection vs. Dead Zone - English (May 04, 2014)
Application notes
Pulse Selection vs. Dead Zone - 中文 (May 04, 2014)
Application notes
Bidirectional OTDR testing–Comparing the most efficient methodologies - English (June 13, 2022)
Application notes
Bidirectional OTDR testing–Comparing the most efficient methodologies - 中文 (June 13, 2022)
Addenda
SCPI commands OTDR - English (United States)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - English (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - 中文 (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Guide to Using and Selecting the Right Launch Fibers for OTDR Test Sets - English (March 18, 2014)
Application notes
Guide to Using and Selecting the Right Launch Fibers for OTDR Test Sets - 中文 (March 18, 2014)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - English (United States) (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - 中文(中国) (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - Español (España) (March 08, 2019)

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