FTTx PON Testing - Technology Description, Measuring Instruments

Recommended instruments for FTTx and PON testing (FTTH, FTTB, FTTC, BPON, GPON, EPON)

Work in progress FTTx and PON networks, it is necessary to perform three main measurements:
1. Measurement of the reflectogram of each section of the optical line, including splitters (we recommend EXFO FTB-1 with FTB-730 module). See a detailed comparison here: choice of reflectometer for PON;
2. Bi-directional optical loss measurement between two endpoints (we recommend EXFO FOT-300, EXFO FOT-600 or EXFO FOT-930 MaxTester);
3. Bi-directional optical return loss (ORL) measurement (we recommend EXFO FOT-930 MaxTester).

In the process of commissioning FTTx and PON networks, three main measurements must be performed:
1. Checking the condition of optical connectors using a video microscope (we recommend EXFO FIP-400);
2. Measurement of optical power at the OLT output (we recommend EXFO PPM-350C);
3. Measurement of the optical power of the forward and reverse flows of the PON branch when adding each new ONT (we recommend EXFO PPM-350C).

Model	A photo	Short description
Universal measuring platforms and modules of the company EXFO
EXFO FTB-1	Add to cart Product code: 1000804	Compact modular platform EXFO FTB-1 Designed for complete exploration PON FTTx and Ethernet networks. Built-in power meter and visual flaw detector (option). 17.8 cm widescreen touchscreen (800 x 480 resolution). Intel ATOM processor. Operating system Windows Embedded Standard. Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi (option) and Bluetooth (option). Internal memory: 8 GB (flash). Battery life: 8 hours. Weight (with battery): 1.5 kg. Dimensions: 19 x 25 x 6.6 cm. One plug-in module slot. The EXFO FTB-1 modular platform is compatible with the following modules: - FTB-730 - reflectometer module (39 dB) for PON FTTx / MDU - FTB-720 - reflectometer module (35 dB) singlemode + multimode - FIP-400 - compact microscope (magnification: 200 and 400 times)
EXFO FTB-730	Add to cart Product code: 1000806	Optical reflectometer module for PON FTTx / MDU EXFO FTB-730 Wavelengths: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm. Dynamic Range: up to 39 dB. Dead zone by events: up to 0.8 m. Attenuation dead zone: up to 4 m. Number of trace points: up to 256,000. Support for passive optical networks (PON) with splitters up to 1x128. Macrobend detection, pass/fail evaluation and defect evaluation (bidirectional analysis and pattern mode). Compatible with EXFO platform FTB-1.
EXFO FTB-720	Add to cart Product code: 1000805	Optical reflectometer module (single-mode + multi-mode) EXFO FTB-720 Wavelengths: 850, 1300 nm (multimode), 1310, 1550, 1625 nm (single mode). Dynamic Range: up to 35 dB. Dead zone by events: up to 0.8 m. Attenuation dead zone: up to 5 m. Number of trace points: up to 256,000. Macrobend detection, pass/fail evaluation and defect evaluation (bidirectional analysis and template mode). Compatible with EXFO platform FTB-1.
Optical reflectometers of the company EXFO
EXFO AXS-100 AXS-110	Add to cart Product code: 1000795	Optical reflectometers for access networks EXFO AXS-100, AXS-110 single mode 1310 nm and 1550 nm, 29 dB (model AXS-100-023B) single mode 1310 nm and 1550 nm, 37 dB (Model AXS-110-023B) multimode 850 nm and 1300 nm, 25 dB (Model AXS-110-12CD) multimode 850 nm, 1300 nm and single mode 1310 nm, 1550 nm (model AXS-110-12CD-23B) Also available in 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm wavelengths. Dead zone by events: 2.5 m for AXS-100 and 0.8 m at AXS-110. Operating range on a real line: up to 70 km (for AXS-100) and up to 95 km (for AXS-110). Number of trace points: up to 30,000 for AXS-100 and up to 64,000 for AXS-110. There is a built-in power meter (option PM2X) and a visual flaw detector (option VFL). Can be connected to a video microscope FIP-400 (option FP4S). reflectometer Russified! Free PC software included. Memory: 500 reflectograms. Battery life: up to 8 hours. Interfaces: USB. Weight: 1.0 kg. Dimensions: 250 x 125 x 75 mm. Working temperature: from -18°С to +50°С. Inexpensive and reliable reflectometer for access networks
Manual optical testers for FOCL EXFO
EXFO PPM-350C	Add to cart Product code: 1000345	Power meter for PON, BPON, GPON, EPON, FTTx networks. Operating wavelengths 1310, 1490 and 1550 nm. Designed for speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. Simultaneous measurement of all PON signals at any point in the network. Measurement on a working network. Communication with PC.
EXFO FOT-930 MaxTester	Add to cart Product code: 1000342	Multifunctional optical tester. Wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm. Combination of up to eight measurement tools in a single, user-friendly housing. Working with FTTx. Graphic display.
Optical microscopes of the company EXFO
EXFO FIP-400	Add to cart Product code: 1000362	Video microscope for optical fiber EXFO FIP-400 Magnification: 200 and 400 (model FIP-400-P-DUAL) or only 400 (model FIP-400-P-SINGLE). Safe for the eyes. It is possible to save the image on a computer. With the help of interchangeable nozzles, it can be connected to patch cords and patch panels of the following types: FC, SC, LC, ST, SMA, E2000, D4, Lemo, MTP, MTRJ, MU, MT, etc. Direct and angular polishing of the ends of the connectors is supported. It can be connected to a special display (FIP-400-D), to a computer via USB, or to EXFO devices: FTB-1, AXS-100/110, FTB-200, FTB-500, FOOT-930. An indispensable assistant when working with optical networks
Accessories for fiber optic networks (FOCL) of the company EXFO
EXFO FLS-240	Add to cart Product code: 1000353	Visual damage locator - flaw detector. Bright red laser at 635 nm. 50 hours of battery life. Pulse and continuous modes. Universal connector for 2.5 mm or 1.25 mm diameters.