EXFO FTB-720-12CD-23B OTDR
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EXFO FTB-720-12CD-23B is a four-wavelength network OTDR with 36 dB dynamic range, 0.8 m event dead zone, and testing from 850 nm to 1550 nm.
Product details
| Model | FTB-720-12CD-23B |
| Manufacturer | EXFO |
| Category | Network & Fiber Optic Test |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The EXFO FTB-720-12CD-23B is a four-wavelength Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer providing flexible testing across multimode and singlemode fiber networks. It combines construction OTDR capabilities with automated troubleshooting for FTTA, LAN, and data center applications.
Key Features
- Four-wavelength operation: 850/1300 nm (multimode), 1310/1550 nm (singlemode)
- Dynamic range of up to 36 dB for accurate fiber characterization
- Event dead zone as low as 0.8 meter for precise splice and connector location
- EF-ready for EF-compliant multimode testing with external launch mode conditioner
- Live fiber testing at 1625 nm
- Real-time trace averaging with continuous laser mode
- Automode for automatic distance range and pulse width selection
- iOLM ready with one-touch automated acquisitions
- Microbend finder for automatic bend detection
- Bidirectional analysis support for accurate event characterization
- Data Center Cable Certification (iCERT) for automated tier-2 certification
Applications
- Access network testing and maintenance
- LAN/WAN installation and troubleshooting
- Private network verification
- Data center network certification
- Fronthaul/backhaul network testing (FTTA, FTTT, DAS, small cells)
Specifications
| Real-Time Averaging: | Activates the OTDR laser in continuous shooting mode, the trace refreshes in real time and allows to monitor the fiber for a sudden change. Perfect for a quick overview of the fiber under test. |
| Automode: | Used as a discovery mode, this feature automatically adjusts the distance range and the pulse width in function of the link under test. It is recommended to adjust the parameters to perform additional measurements to locate other events. |
| Zoom Tools: | Zoom and center to facilitate the analysis of your fibers. Draw a window around the area of interest and center in the screen quicker. |
| Set Parameters On The Fly: | Dynamically change OTDR settings for the ongoing acquisition without stopping or returning to submenus. |
| Microbend Finder: | This built-in feature enables the unit to automatically locate and identify macrobends, no need to spend further time analyzing the traces. |
| Bidirectional Analysis: | Via Fast Reporter 2 Data Post-Processing Software. Recommended to ensure true splice characterization, bidirectional analysis combines results from both directions to provide an average loss for each event. For a more complete event characterization, use iOLM and benefit from maximum resolution on both directions (multiple pulse widths at multiple wavelengths), as well as a consolidated view |
| Data Center Cable Certification (iCERT) | iCERT option turns the iOLM into an intelligent tier-2 certifier with automated pass/fail thresholds for SM/MM cables, helping fiber installers to certify or troubleshoot any enterprise or datacenter network according to the recognized international standards (including TIA-568, ISO 11801). |
| Features | Parameters |
| Distance Range (km) | Multimode: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40 Singlemode: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 260 |
| Pulse Width (ns) | Multimode: 5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 275, 500, 1000 Singlemode: 5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 275, 500, 1000, 2500, 10 000, 20 000 |
| Loss Threshold (dB) | 0.01 |
| Loss Resolution (dB) | 0.001 |
| Sampling Resolution (m) | Multimode: 0.04 to 2.5 Singlemode: 0.04 to 5 |
| Sampling Points | Up to 256 000 |
| Measurement Time | User-defined (60 min. maximum) |
| Typical Real-Time Refresh (Hz) | 3 |
| Size (H x W x D) | 130 mm x 36 mm x 252 mm (5 1/8 in x 1 7/16 in x 9 15/16 in) |
| Weight | 0.65 kg 1.4 lb |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
| Model / Part Number | Description |
| FTB-720-12CD | OTDR 850/1300 nm |
| Example | FTB-720-023B-OTDR-EA-EUI-89 |
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