The EXFO FOT-30A is a handheld optical loss test set combining an integrated light source and power meter for field characterization of fiber optic links. Single-unit design eliminates the need for separate instruments, reducing setup time and measurement error during network deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance operations.
Technical Specifications
Optical Power Meter
• Measurement units: dBm, µW, W
• Display modes: Absolute power (dBm or W), Relative power (dB)
• Detector options: Silicon or Germanium/GeX detectors
• Si detector wavelengths: 650, 780, 820, 850, 910 nm (pre-calibrated)
• Ge/GeX detector wavelengths: 780, 850, 1300, 1310, 1550 nm (pre-calibrated)
• 2 kHz signal detection for fiber identification
• Reference value storage for current wavelength
• User-initiated calibration
Optical Light Source
• Configuration: Single or dual-wavelength LED or laser source
• Output modes: Continuous Wave (CW), 2 kHz modulated output
• Laser maximum output: -2 dBm
• Standard wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1550 nm (configurable by source type)
General Features
• WaveWise System automatically aligns power meter to source wavelength
• Power: 9 V alkaline battery or AC adapter/charger
• Auto-off function with manual disable option
• LCD display
• Handheld form factor, blue color option
– Key Features
Optical connector compatibility via available adapters (FC, SC, ST, LC, MU). Dual-wavelength models support dual source ports. 2 kHz detection adapter available for enhanced fiber identification capabilities.
– Typical Applications
Fiber optic network installation, acceptance testing, loss budgeting, link characterization, and field troubleshooting across telecom, datacom, and access networks.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with EXFO light sources featuring wavelength identification for automatic calibration parameter matching. Supports connector adapters (FOA-12, FOA-14, FOA-16, FOA-22).
