EXFO Introduces Handheld OTDR For FTTx Test Applications
The AXS-100 OTDR, delivers EXFO's technology for fault location inside a compact and lightweight unit. Optimized for testing short links within access networks, it can be used at the optical network terminal, drop terminal, fiber distribution hub (where the splitter is located) or at the central office.
This flexible, FTTx-specific OTDR is offered in various wavelength configurations, including 1550 nm and 1310/1550 nm. Special-filtered 1625 nm and 1650 nm models are also available for live-fiber FTTx troubleshooting. One-button, automated testing generates acquisitions within five seconds, while as many as 500 acquisitions can be stored.
Powered by the Windows CE/Mobile operating system for ease of use and equipped with an advanced transflective screen for heightened visibility under demanding conditions (sunlight, darkness, fog, etc.), the AXS-100 OTDR meets the highest standards for short-distance outside plant FTTx testing.
It can be equipped with multiple functionalities including a power meter, visual fault locator, fiber inspection probe and portable printer. An intelligent FTTx software option containing a macrobend finder and pass/fail indicator is also available. File transfers and software upgrades can readily be handled through a USB connection.
"The AXS-100 OTDR is truly the definitive handheld OTDR for FTTx testing, setting itself apart from the pack on the strength of its unique set of features and performance standards," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President of Optical-Layer Product Management. "It's easy to use, highly efficient and barely weighs a couple of pounds. These are the qualities that you want in a test instrument when troubleshooting an aerial or buried connection under harsh conditions."
SOURCE: EXFO