Fiber inspection
It’s a fact: dirty and/or damaged fiber connectors are one of the most common causes of optical network problems. And today, when operators operate under amplified OPEX pressure and must speed up fiber deployments, preventing any network failures can make a difference. |
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FTB 5GPro – 5G test solution for mobile networks Designed to streamline field operations when deploying 5G fronthaul, midhaul and backhaul networks. |
ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution – polarity, continuity and connector testing Automated, all-in-one solution to validate MPO/MTP® fiber optic links of any type, including MPO 12 and MPO 24 singlemode or multimode cables as well as APC or UPC and male or female connectors |
FIPT-400-MF – automated multifiber inspection solution Multifiber inspection tip compatible with EXFO’s MF-ready fiber inspection probe series and designed for easy access to recessed connectors in dense panels |
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FIP-400B Wireless – fiber inspection probe Turn your Android™ or iOS device into a fully automated fiber inspection solution delivering fast and consistent test results. With no wires in your way or cumbersome battery pack, it provides unmatched end-user experience, combined with bring-it-anywhere portability. |
MAX-FIP – Intelligent connector and fiber certifier Rugged, tablet-inspired design featuring the latest innovations in automated connector and fiber certification. Ensures that workflow and best practices are followed by simplifying and speeding up the essential/critical inspection phase. |
FIP-400B USB – fiber inspection probe These intelligent and automated test tools transform fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one-step process providing accurate and consistent test results, and preventing the reporting of false-positive results. |
Light sourcesLight sources simulate the optical voice, video and data signals of real-life service applications, making them an essential component of a thorough testing process. Discover EXFO’s broad range of light-source testing solutions. |
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FLS-600 NS-1548 – encircled flux compliant light source Tier-1/2 solutions with controlled source launch conditions for maximum accuracy and repeatability designed to remove uncertainty from multimode fiber testing. |
FLS-600 – light source Part of EXFO’s 600 handheld series, the FLS-600 Light Source is designed for first-class versatility—it offers laser and LED models, as well as various wavelength options. |
FLS-300 – light source The most versatile, complete light source available with up to three singlemode wavelengths on a single port, or four wavelengths (two multimode and two singlemode) on two ports. |
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FLS-240 Pocket Pal – visual fault locator Straightforward solution for identifying breaks, bends, faulty connectors or splices, as well as other causes of signal loss.
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FLS-140 – visual fault locator Highly efficient pocket-size visual fault locator—the ideal complementary tool for any fiber-testing technician.
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FLS-110 – optical source Polarized source—ideal for field PMD measurements and especially suited to PMD measurements using the FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer. |
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FiberBasix 50 – handheld testers FiberBasix 50 Handheld Testers deliver simple, accurate measurement of signal attenuation during fiber-optic cable installation. |
Live fiber detectionEXFO’s handheld live fiber detectors don’t disrupt traffic, nor damage or over-stress fibers, enabling efficient, accurate and reliable data acquisition. Pinpoint live and dark fibers and avoid unnecessary manipulations, saving time and eliminating guesswork.
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LFD-300B/TG-300B FiberFinder – live fiber identifier/tone generator Enables technicians to identify a specific live fiber without having to disconnect it and, above all, without having to guess. The end result: no more network outages caused by inadequate fiber detection or identification, and a minimized need to access the network, helping to prevent errors. |
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LFD-250B – live fiber detector Introduces step-motor-activated bending and makes fixed-angle bending—and its drawbacks—a thing of the past.
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LFD-200 – live fiber detector Allows you to detect traffic and measure signals anywhere on singlemode fibers without having to disconnect them.
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Modular test platformsEXFO’s FTB line of portable field test platforms empowers frontline techs to take field-testing efficiency to the next level. Each one features a common Windows-based architecture, built-in and third-party software tools, as well as multiple connectivity possibilities. |
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FTB portable test platforms Introducing the foundation of EXFO’s FTB ecosystem—the FTB line of portable test platforms. Sharing a common Windows-based architecture, built-in and third-party software tools as well as multiple connectivity possibilities, each member brings its own specialty to frontline technicians, supertechs and network experts alike. |
FTB-4 Pro – platform The most flexible solution to test multiple technologies and high speed networks. |
FTB-1v2/Pro – single- or dual-carrier platform Empowering frontline technicians with a truly fast and powerful multitechnology test platform |
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FTB-2/Pro – platform The most compact multitechnology test platform for the supertech.
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FTB-500 – platform Provides boundless capabilities through an expert multimodular platform designed for true next-generation network testing |
Optical fiber multimeterKeeping up with the accelerated pace in fiber deployment means that frontline technicians need more than just an improvement on existing tools—they need groundbreaking new ones. Enter the optical fiber multimeter. Invented by EXFO, it’s a new category of specialized, essential tools that empower frontline technicians to do more. And it’s the kind of innovation that only EXFO, backed by unmatched fiber optic testing expertise, can deliver. |
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Optical Explorer – industry’s first optical fiber multimeter Fiber optic tester that performs link verification and automated fault tracking in seconds. Empowering frontline technicians to explore further and do more. |
Optical loss test kitsEXFO’s optical loss test sets (OLTSs) are available in dedicated handheld instruments and platform-based modules to suit various network architectures and test requirements. |
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FTBx-940/945 Fiber Certifier OLTS Modular OLTS compatible with the FTB-2 platform for data center and enterprise Tier 1 fiber certification. |
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FTBx-940/945 Telco OLTS Multifunction optical loss test set (OLTS) for the FTB-2 and FTB-2 PRO platforms |
MaxTester 940/945 – telco OLTS First tablet-inspired, multifunction optical loss test set (OLTS) delivering insertion loss, optical return loss and fiber length measurements at two wavelengths in five seconds via fully automated bidirectional FasTesT™ analysis. |
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MaxTester 940/945 – fiber certifier OLTS Optimized for data-center and enterprise Tier 1 fiber certification and designed to help installation contractors, network engineers and IT maintenance technicians achieve faster, first-time right system acceptance |
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FOT-600 – optical loss test set Part of EXFO’s 600 handheld series, which includes the FPM-600 Power Meter and the FLS-600 Light Source, the FOT-600 Optical Loss Test Set is the ideal tool for network-link qualification. |
FOT-300 – optical loss test set Offers up to three singlemode or two multimode wavelengths on a single port and transmits with a wavelength-identification digital encrypted protocol, allowing any compatible unit to automatically use the proper calibration parameters. |
OTDR and iOLMEXFO’s industry-acclaimed OTDRs provide highly accurate measurements to easily characterize and validate fiber links. They are compact, rugged and simple to use in the field. With iOLM, you can leverage your OTDR’s full potential for intelligence and automation. iOLM analyzes optical test data while simplifying the diagnostic for the link under test. At the push of a single button, any technician—regardless of experience—can now become a fiber testing expert. |
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MaxTester 730C – PON/metro OTDR Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tablet-inspired design, suitable for metro and optimized to test through optical splitters, for seamless end-to-end FTTH characterization and troubleshooting. |
MaxTester 720C – access OTDR This fully featured OTDR with tablet-inspired design combines singlemode and multimode fiber testing in a dedicated and compact quad unit to allow everyday field testing in access networks, data centers and private enterprise networks. |
FTBx-750C – metro/long-haul OTDR High dynamic range combined with high resolution for highly accurate fiber characterization. |
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740C xWDM OTDR Series C-band DWDM and 18-wavelength CWDM tunable OTDR series for metro Ethernet, remote PHY and passive C-RAN link characterization. |
FTBx-735C – metro/PON FTTx/MDU OTDR High-resolution OTDR designed for metro networks testing and splitter characterization in PON FTTx applications. |
FTBx-730C – PON FTTx/MDU OTDR Seamlessly characterize splitters in PON FTTx and MDU applications. |
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FTBx-720C – LAN/WAN access OTDR The ideal construction OTDR for everyday field testing in any access network. With an iOLM application for both singlemode and multimode testing, it’s the most automated and intelligent troubleshooting tool for FTTA, LAN and data centers. |
MaxTester 715B – last-mile OTDR Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tablet-inspired design perfect for frontline singlemode fiber installers. |
iOLM – intelligent Optical Link Mapper Automated, expert-level singlemode and multimode fiber testing that eliminates the need to manually configure parameters or analyze and interpret multiple complex OTDR traces |
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Optical Wave Expert – DWDM Channel Checker and OTDR A handheld tester combining DWDM channel power validation with OTDR capabilities on a single port. |
NQMSfiber – remote fiber test system The ultimate plug-and-play remote fiber test system—monitor critical fibers to ensure that SLAs are met and that the network and the services are always available. |
FastReporter – data post-processing software
Consolidated data management and post-processing software to boost reporting productivity for connector endface inspection and for all types of optical-layer testing (e.g., optical link mapping–iOLM, OTDR, ORL, IL, PMD and CD) |
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FastReporter 2 – data post-processing software Consolidated data management and post-processing tool that increases reporting productivity for connector endface inspection and all types of optical-layer testing including optical link mapping (iOLM), OTDR, ORL, loss, PMD and chromatic dispersion. |
TK-SWITCH MPO Test Kit – iOLM-based automated MPO cable characterization solution Go beyond insertion loss and fully characterize each fiber of MPO or MTP®1 connectorized cables with an intelligent and automated test process. |
SPSB-EF – Encircled Flux Launch Mode Conditioner Tier-1/2 solutions with controlled source launch conditions for maximum accuracy and repeatability designed to remove uncertainty from multimode fiber testing. |
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FTB-LTC/PSB/SPSB – launch test cable/pulse suppressor box Used in conjunction with an OTDR, the FTB-LTC/PSB/SPSB covers the OTDR’s dead zone, enabling loss measurement on the first and last connections of a fiber under test. |
FTB-7600E – ultra-long-haul OTDR High-end fiber characterization and submarine cable testing. Characterize fiber with maximum accuracy over distances of more than 200 km. |
FTB-7400E – metro/OTDR High-resolution OTDR covering longer metro distances |
Power metersPower meters are a toolbox essential for all technicians installing or maintaining any type of fiber networks. From general-purpose meters to meters optimized for certain types of networks—we have the gear you need. |
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Optical Power Expert – connected optical power meter Power meter with Bluetooth connectivity, a wide touchscreen and best-in-class optical performances. |
PPM-350D – next-gen PON power meter The first PON-aware™ power meter to automatically detect and test next-gen and legacy PON technologies. |
MPC-100 – optical power checker This micro optical power checker brings optical testing capability to your Android™ or iOS smart device. |
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PPM-350C – PON Power Meter Highly versatile handheld power meter that enables quick, on-site testing of all PON signals, anywhere on the network. |
FPM-600 – power meter Offers a memory capacity of 1000 data items and converter software, for easy data management and USB transfer to a PC. Comes with more than 40 calibrated wavelengths. |
FPM-300 – power meter Automatically uses the proper calibration parameters when combined with the FLS-300 or FOT-300 source units. |
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FiberBasix 50 – handheld testers FiberBasix 50 Handheld Testers deliver simple, accurate measurement of signal attenuation during fiber-optic cable installation. |
Spectral testingEXFO’s in-band, Pol-Mux OSNR and in-service Pol-Mux OSNR methods are the answer to the question of how to accurately measure optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) on a per-channel basis in ROADM and 100 Gbit/s (and higher) networks. |
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FTBx-5235 – optical spectrum analyzer New, compact OSA designed to measure channel power and wavelength, characterize Remote PHY deployments and analyze DWDM networks |
FOT-5205 – DWDM channel checker Handheld channel checker for monitoring DWDM channels and measuring their power |
FTBx-5245/5255 – optical spectrum analyzers for the field In addition to delivering all the tools needed for maximum field efficiency, the FTBx-5245/5255 provides improved reliability, accuracy and speed of test. It can be housed in the compact and portable FTB-2, FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro platforms, or in the rack-mountable LTB-8 platform. |
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FOT-5200 – CWDM Channel Power Analyzer An innovative, low-cost analyzer for installation, maintenance and repair of any CWDM network. |
Variable attenuatorsCompact and rugged handheld attenuators to test and qualify optical systems during installation, turn-up or routine maintenance. |
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FVA-600 – variable attenuator Designed for optimal flexibility and field usability, the FVA-600 delivers the highest performance within handheld optical attenuators on the market. |