Applications

* LAN/WAN to long-haul OTDR testing

Key Features and Benefits

* Tests up to four wavelengths
* The industry’s fastest acquisition times
* Multimode and singlemode testing
* Shortest dead zones available

The FTB-150 is a fast, powerful, lightweight solution from the industry’s OTDR expert. It can house any of EXFO’s singlemode and multimode OTDR configurations designed to test at up to four wavelengths. Choose from various combinations featuring the 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm wavelengths—covering all fiber applications from long-haul and WDM to metro, FTTH and LAN networks. All EXFO OTDR configurations provide a stable light source, as well as the option of adding a visual fault locator.

Featuring the industry’s shortest dead zones and fastest acquisition, processing and reporting routines, the FTB-150 is designed for top efficiency in the field. Whether you need to carry out tier-2 certification of premises networks, characterize your links during construction and installation, or perform fast, efficient maintenance and troubleshooting testing, the FTB-150 Compact OTDR delivers the performance you’re looking for.

New software functionalities, for simpler, faster OTDR testing
The FTB-150 new software, designed for boosting OTDR testing efficiency, is now available.

* For more information, downloading and ordering
* For a visual tour with new OTDR software functions

All the OTDR Modes You Need
The FTB-150’s OTDR software is both automated and easy to use. You can choose from three operating modes according to your specific requirements:

Auto Mode
Lets you select acquisition parameters automatically. Perfect for basic, repetitive OTDR applications or for occasional users.

Advanced Mode
Offers multiple setup and measurement capabilities for increased flexibility. Change index of refraction and helix factor settings for optimal distance measurements.

Template Trace Mode
Compares each acquisition with a designated template for complete cable testing and documentation.

Short-Range OTDRs
Ideal for access and FTTH network testing, the FTB-150-FTTx and FTB-150-ACCESS OTDR configurations offer an exceptional 1 m event dead zone, letting you characterize all events between the transmitter and the central office’s fiber distribution panel.

These configurations feature a highly efficient, lightning-fast trace acquisition routine, as full averaging is performed in 45 seconds. Thanks to next-generation OTDR software, they enable you to test through high-port-count splitters—even 1 x 32 splitters—perfect for passive optical network (PON) testing.

The FTB-150-FTTx configuration delivers triple-wavelength testing with a choice of wavelengths: 1310/1490/1550 nm, or 1310/1550/1625 nm.

* 1 m event dead zone: shortest in the industry
* Attenuation dead zone starting at 4 m
* Four-times-shorter testing time, for minimized testing costs
* FTTx ready: passive optical network (PON) testing capability
* Market-leading linearity of ±0.03 dB/dB, for highly accurate event characteization
* Dynamic range of up to 38 dB

Premises Network OTDRs
Designed for enterprise/private network test applications, the premises network OTDR comes in two configurations: the FTB-150-QUAD four-wavelength (singlemode and multimode) or FTB-150-MM two-wavelength (multimode).

The FTB-150-QUAD Four-Wavelength Configuration
Combining singlemode and multimode test functionalities, the FTB-150-QUAD features four wavelengths—850, 1300, 1310 and 1550 nm, with respective dynamic ranges of 27, 26, 37 and 35 dB—and an optional visual fault locator (VFL), for top flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Designed for real-life applications, it easily characterizes the high reflectance of field-installed connectors.

This module offers the shortest dead zones in the industry: an event dead zone of d 1 m, and an attenuation dead zone of d 4.5 m, for singlemode and multimode fiber. Its controlled launch conditions make for more accurate loss measurements. What’s more, it is optimized for testing both 50 ¼m and 62.5 ¼m multimode fiber. Thanks to great all-around specifications, EXFO’s FTB-150-QUAD provides pinpoint measurements—what you need for highly efficient multimode/singlemode OTDR performance.

* Built for enterprise/private network OTDR testing
* Four-wavelength model: two multimode wavelengths (850 and 1300 nm), and two singlemode wavelengths (1310 and 1550 nm)
* Two-wavelength model: 850 and 1300 nm (multimode)
Best-in-class specifications

Long-range OTDRs
The FTB-150-METRO and FTB-150-LH configurations deliver accurate detection and analysis of fiber splices, connectors, breaks and other events along a fiber link. It lets you choose from dynamic ranges covering the greater distances in long-haul networks.

* Singlemode configurations at 1310, 1550 and 1625 nm
* Up to 52 000 acquisition points for sampling
* High-speed traces starting at 10 seconds

* Dynamic range of up to 45 dB

The FTB-150 Compact OTDR is only available through accredited distributors.

Browse by language:

Specification Sheets Low-Resolution Version Only:
Name Size (KB) Date Language
Compact OTDR FTB-150 (High-Res PDF) 3600 10/31/2007 English

Application Notes
Name Size (KB) Date
An Innovative Solution for In-Service Troubleshooting on Live FTTH Networks 1100 1/29/2007
Bidirectional OTDR Testing: Multimode vs. Singlemode Fibers 280 9/14/2002
Interpreting the Elevation Following a Reflective Event 176 12/18/2003
Optimizing OTDR Measurement Parameters 504 8/30/2002
OTDR and OLTS: Two Different Tools for Specific Needs 139 9/14/2002
Selecting the Right OTDR 388 2/27/2008
The Bellcore OTDR Data Standard 60 11/5/2003

Note: Product manuals and software downloads can be found in the My EXFO section (log-in required; free registration)

Accessories

* Fiber inspection probes (FIP series)
* Connectors (EUI series)
* FTB-PSB Pulse Suppressor Box
* Cleaning kits

* More information available in the Accessories section

Options

* Fiber inspection probe
* Power meter
* Visual fault locator
* IP testing
* SmartKit software

Replacement Parts

* AC adapter/charger
* Rechargeable battery
* Connectors (EUI series)

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* Combines a powerful light source, a power meter, a visual fault locator, a full-duplex digital talk set and a video fiber inspection probe
* High-resolution color display and nine hours autonomy
* Ideal for testing FTTx-based cable TV, POTS and high-speed data services
* Cost of ownership: lowest in the industry, thanks to three-year warranty and recommended calibration interval, error-free testing and minimized training time

Handheld Testers—FiberBasix 100

* Easy-to-use interface for error-free testing
* Interchangeable connectors, for first-class flexibility
* Cost-effective, rugged and highly reliable
* Ideal for testing and troubleshooting optical premises networks

Handheld Testers—FiberBasix 500

* Error-free testing features: automatic wavelength recognition, and no offset nulling required
* Data transfer to a PC via USB connection
* One-touch storage of results for all wavelengths at once (on the EPM-500)
* Complete reporting software

Live Fiber Identifier/Tone Generator—LFD-300/TG-300 FiberFinder

* Induces minimal loss: d 1dB for any fiber and at any wavelength
* Locates a particular dark fiber using tone recognition (270 Hz, 1kHz, 2 kHz)
* Measures the power transmitted on the fiber

Data Post-Processing Software—FastReporter

* Consolidated management and reporting tool for all types of optical-layer testing: OTDR, ORL, loss, PMD and chromatic dispersion
* Most intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
* Live templating for OTDR testing
* Powerful batch processing
* Faster-than-ever bidirectional batch analysis
* Highly flexible reporting features