The EXFO AXS-360-QUAD is a handheld fiber certification tester engineered for single-mode and multimode fiber optic network deployment and maintenance. It integrates a quad-wavelength light source and power meter to deliver automatic optical loss measurements, pass/fail analysis against industry standards, and physical layer testing up to 10 Gbit/s. The instrument operates across four wavelengths—850 nm and 1300 nm for multimode, 1310 nm and 1550 nm for single-mode—with optional support for 1490 nm or 1625 nm configurations.
## Technical Specifications
**Wavelengths & Fiber Support**
• Multimode: 850 nm, 1300 nm
• Single-mode: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• Optional single-mode wavelengths: 1490 nm or 1625 nm (single port) or four wavelengths across two ports
• Power meter supports: 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1650 nm
**Optical Loss Measurement**
• Automatic loss measurements at multiple wavelengths
• Compliant with TIA-568-B and ISO/IEC-11801 standards
• Encircled flux compliance: IEC 61280-4-1
• User-configurable thresholds
• Loss Certification Wizard for guided measurement with manual cable length entry or sheath marking detection
**Light Source**
• Quad-wavelength design
• CW mode operation
• Laser safety: Class 1 or Class 3R per IEC 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10/1040.11
**Power Meter**
• Operating temperature: 23 °C ± 1 °C (specifications reference)
• Standard connector: FC
• Sensitivity: 6 × RMS noise level
• Recommended calibration: Annual
## Key Features
• Pass/fail analysis with measured value tables and user-entered fiber length comparison
• Retesting capability when measured loss exceeds budget
• Supports both single-mode and multimode fiber without module changes
• Optional Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) for connector cleanliness verification
• Optional Visual Fault Locator (VFL) for break detection
## Typical Applications
• Ethernet transmission testing up to 10 Gbit/s on SM and MM fiber
• Standards compliance verification: 10GBASE-LX4, 10GBASE-L, 10GBASE-E, 10GBASE-S, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 100BASE-FX, 10BASE-FB, 10BASE-FL, FDDI, ATM-155, ATM-622, Token Ring (4/16 Mbit/s), Fibre Channel (1062 Mbit/s)
## Compatibility & Integration
Testing qualified for ISO/IEC-11801 physical layer verification across enterprise and data center deployments.
