The EXFO FTB-400 Universal Test System is a modular, field-deployable platform for optical, Ethernet, and transport layer network testing. Four configurable slot architectures—2, 4, 7, and 8-slot—accommodate single-slot interchangeable modules, enabling technicians to perform installation, troubleshooting, and certification across multi-technology environments. The 8-slot configuration supports over 1000 testing combinations and houses any FTB test module for complete dispersion characterization on a single unit.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Pentium-series processor for high-speed multitasking operations
• Up to 512 MB SDRAM
• Windows 2000 operating system
Display & Interface
• 30.7 cm (12.1-inch) color touchscreen with spill and splash resistance
• IrDA port
• Two USB 1.1 ports for data transfer
• Serial and parallel ports for peripherals
Storage & Connectivity
• 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB internal floppy drive
• Two-slot Type III PCMCIA support (256 MB to 1024 MB optional flash cards)
• 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet/Fast Ethernet card (optional)
• 56.6 kbit/s fax modem (optional)
– Key Features
• Two-slot configuration: Optical loss, Optical Return Loss (ORL), OTDR, and Gigabit Ethernet testing
• Four-slot configuration: Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, multiservice transport, integrated OTDR, OLTS, and Ethernet testing
• Seven-slot configuration: DWDM and dispersion analysis with chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), and optical spectrum analysis (OSA) modules
• Eight-slot configuration: Complete dispersion characterization (CD, PMD, OTDR); compatible with Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, and DSn/PDH modules
– Typical Applications
Optical fiber installation and certification, multiservice network commissioning, DWDM system characterization, dispersion analysis, datacom and transport layer troubleshooting.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports EXFO OTDR modules across singlemode and multimode configurations, MultiTest modules (OLTS, optical return loss, insertion loss, power meter, light source, automated loss test, visual fault locator, digital talk set), Optical Spectrum Analyzer modules (FTB-5240, FTB-5240B with lab-quality specifications), and dispersion analyzers.
