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AXS-130 - mini-OTDR

Optimized for FTTx/MDU fiber deployments and troubleshooting, suitable for metro. Live and/or dark fiber testing capability in a mini yet mighty form factor.

Focus on what matters, with efficiency

With its 39/38/39 dB dynamic range, EXFO’s AXS-130 is a mighty mini-OTDR designed for today’s FTTH/PON deployments and troubleshooting, and suitable for metro networks.

This essential tool is extremely user-friendly and packed with innovative features:

Optical link mapper (OLM)

Automatic analysis of multiple wavelengths with a consolidated icon-based link view: 

  • Synced with events and placed on the same screen below the OTDR trace to better explain and understand events. 
  • Display of end-to-end link length, loss and ORL according to the pass/fail settings. 
  • Automatic parameter settings and clear go/no-go results. 
  • Prompt guidance on what and where the network issues are:
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Helping you accelerate the learning curve


Mini yet mighty, the AXS-130 simplifies testing for all contractors and field crews, no matter their crew size or level of experience.

Swap-Out connector  

This mini-OTDR series comes with a patented Swap-Out connector which can easily be changed, as and when needed, without having to send the test unit to a service center. This ensures optimal performance over time, without undue maintenance costs and downtime. The OTDR's optical connector health can be checked with an onboard diagnostic tool to replace the connector only when necessary.

Your calibration date remains valid, even after swapping the connector. No need to calibrate your unit sooner than planned.

Fiber tracingTone detection  

The AXS can be used as a light source and emits a tone that can be detected by a live fiber detector (LFD), a power meter or by another AXS unit to trace a fiber or identify a specific fiber. The AXS-130 can detect 5 different tones: CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz.

Share test results. Boost compliance. Unlock insights. 

Cloud-hosted solution for sharing test results and ensuring compliance. 

Paired with EXFO’s leading test instruments, EXFO Exchange drives an entire ecosystem, while integrating seamlessly with existing operation processes.

Key benefits:

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Key features

Icon-based view with optical link mapper (OLM), simplifying OTDR trace interpretation

Live and dark fiber capabilities

Integrated testing essentials: VFL, inline light source and power checker

Swap-Out connectors: patented field-replaceable connectors

Optimized display of test results (single-screen summary)

3-year warranty

3 models specialized for dark fiber (SM1), live fiber (SM7) or both (SM8)

Optimized dead zones

Applications

FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1×128)

FTTx service activation: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, 10GE EPON

Live fiber troubleshooting

Access network testing (P2P)

Metro links testing (P2P)

Passive optical LAN (POL)

Resources

All resources
Spec sheet
AXS-130 mini-OTDR - English (February 07, 2025)
Spec sheet
AXS-130 mini-OTDR - Français (February 07, 2025)
Spec sheet
AXS-130 mini-OTDR - Deutsch (February 07, 2025)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - English (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - Deutsch (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - Français (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - Português (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - 中文 (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - Español (December 16, 2024)
User manual
AXS Handheld OTDR - Svenska (December 16, 2024)
Reference guides
AXS-130 mini-OTDR - English (February 07, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
AXS mini-OTDR series - English (February 19, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
AXS mini-OTDR series - Français (February 19, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
AXS mini-OTDR series - Deutsch (February 19, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
AXS mini-OTDR series - Español (February 19, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
FAQ - AXS mini-OTDR series - English (February 20, 2025)
Flyers and pamphlets
FAQ - AXS mini-OTDR series - Français (February 20, 2025)
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)
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)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - Italiano (March 08, 2019)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - English (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - 中文 (August 24, 2011)

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