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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.

Key features

Dynamic range of up to 36 dB in singlemode
Event dead zone as low as 0.7 m and attenuation dead zone of 3 m
Live fiber testing at 1625 nm
Combined singlemode/multimode wavelengths
Encircled Flux (EF) ready: use with external launch mode conditioner for EF-compliant multimode results
iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go results presented in a straightforward visual format

Applications

Access network testing
PON characterization and in-service troubleshooting (1x32)
LAN/WAN characterization
Private networks
Data-center certification and troubleshooting
Fronthaul/backhaul (FTTA, FTTT, remote radio heads, DAS and small cells)

Description

The FTBx-720C is an OTDR that is best suited for most typical short and access networks. It can perform both singlemode and multimode testing.

The FTBx-720C is designed for fronthaul/backhaul applications (FTTA, DAS, RRH, small cells), data-center tier-2 troubleshooting, enterprise and access networks, PON characterization and more. The FTBx-720C test module is hosted in our compact modular platforms that can also be equipped with other testing capabilities such as Ethernet, CPRI or copper testing to provide a complete test solution for FTTA contractors.

The FTBx-720C advantage

  • Accurately pinpoint faulty connectors or fiber breaks on short spans thanks to its optimized multimode performances
  • Multimode units are quad-ready to enable singlemode testing
  • User-friendly graphical user interface and Windows 8.1 Pro operating system
  • Multiple applications for file sharing, e-mailing, Skype, remote assistance, etc. 

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Resources

All resources
Application notes
Guide to Using and Selecting the Right Launch Fibers for OTDR Test Sets - English (March 18, 2014)
Application notes
Guide to Using and Selecting the Right Launch Fibers for OTDR Test Sets - 中文 (March 18, 2014)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - English (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - 中文 (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - Español (March 08, 2019)
Flyers and pamphlets
Data center test solutions - English (January 24, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
Data center test solutions - 中文 (January 24, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
Data center test solutions - Deutsch (January 24, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
Data center test solutions - 日本語 (January 24, 2023)
Discontinued spec sheets
TK-Switch MPO-MTP Kit - English (March 11, 2019)
Discontinued spec sheets
TK-Switch MPO-MTP Kit - 中文 (March 11, 2019)
Flyers and pamphlets
Beginner’s guide to OTDR testing – How to read an OTDR trace - English (November 25, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
Beginner’s guide to OTDR testing – How to read an OTDR trace - Français (November 25, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
OTDR Summary Chart - English (March 18, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
OTDR Summary Chart - Français (March 18, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
OTDR Summary Chart - 中文 (March 18, 2022)
Declaration of conformity
FTBx-700C | CE - English (January 10, 2019)
Reference guides
iOLM - English (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Français (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - 中文 (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Español (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Italiano (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Deutsch (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Português (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - 日本語 (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - 한국어 (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - 中文 (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Čeština (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Suomi (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Magyar (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Norsk bokmål (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Polski (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Svenska (February 02, 2017)
Reference guides
iOLM - Türkçe (February 02, 2017)
Product demos
Testing made easy with EXFO’s iOLM - English (May 18, 2023)
Product demos
Configuración de una prueba desbalanceada iOLM - English (May 18, 2023)

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