The Exfo FTB-7300E is a single-mode OTDR module engineered for fiber characterization, fault location, and network performance validation across FTTx, PON, and MDU deployments. It delivers precise measurements through high-port-count splitters, supports in-service troubleshooting on active networks, and integrates with EXFO’s modular test platforms for accelerated field operations.
## Technical Specifications
• **Product Type:** Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Module
• **Fiber Type:** Single-mode (SM)
• **Dynamic Range:** Up to 39 dB for singlemode medium haul; 37 dB for non-SM live at 1625 nm
• **Event Dead Zone:** Typical dead zone less than 5 ns pulse, below -45 dB reflectance
• **Wavelengths:** Dual configurations at 1310/1550 nm, 1550/1625 nm; triple configurations at 1310/1550/1625 nm, 1310/1490/1550 nm; dedicated support for 1490 nm and 1625/1650 nm (PON)
• **Connector Recommendation:** APC connectors (maximum performance); UPC also available
• **Dimensions:** 97 mm × 25 mm × 260 mm
• **Weight:** 0.55 kg
## Key Features
• **High-Port-Count Splitter Characterization:** Tests through splitters up to 1×128
• **In-Service Troubleshooting:** Dedicated single-mode live testing port with incoming signal filter and out-of-band wavelength operation for active network access without disruption
• **Short Acquisition Time:** Accelerates deployment cycles
• **iOLM-Ready:** Supports Intelligent Optical Link Mapper application for automated multi-acquisition and go/no-go analysis
• **EXFO Connect Compatible:** Enables automated asset management and cloud-based data transfer
• **Real-Time Averaging:** Continuous fiber monitoring for detection of sudden signal changes
• **Automode:** Automatically configures distance range and pulse width for initial link assessment with manual optimization options
• **Zoom Tools:** Detailed fiber trace analysis
## Typical Applications
• FTTx network testing
• PON (Passive Optical Network) testing
• MDU network troubleshooting
• Point-to-point access network testing
## Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro, FTB-500, and FTB-200 Compact platforms.
