The EXFO FTB-100 is a compact, portable fiber optic test platform engineered for field deployment across LAN, metro, and long-haul networks. Built on a modular architecture, it accepts a full range of field-interchangeable EXFO OTDR modules, enabling configuration for specific network topologies and testing requirements. The platform delivers up to 128,000 data points per trace with sampling resolution as fine as 4 cm to 8 cm for precise fault location. A color touchscreen interface running Windows CE provides intuitive operation in demanding outside plant environments.
Technical Specifications
Processing & Display
• Operating System: Windows CE
• Display: Color touchscreen
• Trace Acquisition: Up to 128,000 data points per trace
• Sampling Resolution: 4 cm to 8 cm
• Trace Modes: Auto and Advanced
Data Storage
• Internal Memory: 32 MB (approximately 700 traces)
• External: PCMCIA flash cards (up to 6,000 traces) and 3.5-inch floppy drive (1.44 MB)
Power & Environmental
• Battery: Over 8 hours operating time
• AC Adapter: 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
• Humidity: ≤ 95% non-condensing (0 °C to 31 °C), decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C
• Construction: Splashproof casing, designed to absorb hits and shocks
– Key Features
• Modular OTDR platform supports multimode, singlemode, and specialized network modules
• Optional integrated power meter with InGaAs detector
• Power meter calibrated at 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm
• Power meter functionality: insertion loss measurement, splice/connector/break analysis
– Typical Applications
• FTTH network deployment and certification
• Metro and access network testing
• PON system characterization
• Outside plant fault location and characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The FTB-100B platform is compatible with EXFO OTDR modules including the FTB-7000B Series, FTB-7000D, FTB-74234C-B, FTB-7534B-B-EI, and FTB-7523B-B-EI. OTDR modules support wavelengths from 850 nm to 1625 nm with dynamic ranges up to 45 dB and distance reach to 260 km. Modules are cross-compatible with the FTB-400 Universal Test System.
