FTB-730 and FTB-7300E—
PON FTTx/MDU OTDRs

Perfect for fiber installers to seamlessly characterize splitters in PON FTTx and MDU applications

KEY FEATURESAPPLICATIONSTest through high-port-count splitters (up to 1x128)

FTTx/MDU test challenges within PON networks

Singlemode port for in-service troubleshooting

Access network testing

Dynamic range of up to 39 dB
Short acquisition time to speed up deployment process

PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY
For FTB-730:

For FTB-7300E:

FTB-1

FTB-200

One-module platform fordedicated applications

Two-slot modular platform
for combined applications,

FTB-500

Four- or eight-slot platform
for fiber characterization

SPEC SHEETOPTIMIZED FOR ACCESS FIBER DEPLOYMENTS
AND TROUBLESHOOTINGFTB-730 and FTB-7300E—PON FTTx/MDU OTDRs
All specifications valid at 23º C ± 2º C with an FC/PC connector, unless otherwise specified.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model

FTB-7300E a

FTB-730 b

Wavelength (nm) c

1310 ± 20/1490 ± 10/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/1650 ± 71310 ± 20/1490 ± 10/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10

Dynamic range at 20 μs (dB) d39/35/37/39/37 e

39/35/37/39

Event dead zone (m) f

0.8

0.8

Attenuation dead zone (m) f

4/4.5/4.5/4.5/4.5

4/4.5/4.5/4.5

Distance range (km)1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 260, 400

1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 260, 400

Pulse width (ns)5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 275, 500, 1000, 2500, 10 000, 20 000

5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 275, 500, 1000, 2500, 10 000, 20 000

Linearity (dB/dB) g± 0.03± 0.03

PON dead zone (m) h35

35

Loss threshold (dB)

0.01

0.01Loss resolution (dB)

0.001

0.001

Sampling resolution (m)0.04 to 5

0.04 to 5

Sampling points

Up to 256 000

Up to 256 000

Distance uncertainty (m) i± (0.75 + 0.001 % x distance + sampling resolution)± (0.75m + 0.0025 % x distance + resolution)

Measurement timeUser-defined (60 min. maximum)

User-defined (60 min. maximum)

Typical real-time refresh (Hz)44

Stable source output power (dBm) j

–2.5

–2.5

Visual fault locator (optional) c

Laser, 650 nm ± 10 nm
CW, Pout in 62.5/125 µm: 3 dBm (2 mW)

Laser, 650 nm ± 10 nm
CW, Pout in 62.5/125 µm: 3 dBm (2 mW)

Reflectance (dB) c±2±2For complete details on all available configurations, refer to the Ordering Information section.
Notes
a. SM Live port built in filter’s bandpass 1625 nm ± 15 nm/1650 nm ± 7 nm.
b. SM Live port built in filter’s bandpass 1625 nm ± 15 nm; 1650 nm not available for FTB-730.
c. Typical.
d. Typical dynamic range with a three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.
e. Non-SM Live 1625 nm dynamic range is 37 dB.
f. Typical dead zone of singlemode modules for reflectance below –45 dB, using a 5 ns pulse.

g. Typical value.
h. Non-reflective splitter, 13 dB loss, 50 ns pulse, typical value.
i. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
j. Typical output power value at 1550 nm.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSModuleFTB-730

FTB-7300E

Size (H x W x D)

130 mm x 36 mm x 252 mm (5 1/8 in x 1 7/16 in x 9 15/16 in)

97 mm x 25 mm x 260 mm (3 13/16 in x 1 in x 10 1/4 in)

Weight0.65 kg (1.4 lb)

0.55 kg (1.2 lb)

LASER SAFETY
21 CFR 1040.10 AND IEC 60825-1:2007
CLASS 1M WITHOUT VFL OPTION
CLASS 3R WITH VFL OPTIONFTB-730 and FTB-7300E—PON FTTx/MDU OTDRs
ORDERING INFORMATIONSINGLEMODE (PON FTTX/MDU) FOR FTB-200 COMPACT PLATFORM OR FTB-500 PLATFORM

FTB-7300E-XX-XX-XX-XX
Model
Dual Wavelength
FTB-7300E-023B = SM OTDR module, 1310/1550 nm (9/125 µm)
FTB-7300E-034B = SM OTDR module, 1550/1625 nm (9/125 µm)

Visual Fault Locator
00 = Without visual faultlocator
VFL = With visual fault
locator (universal2.5 mm connector)

Triple Wavelength
FTB-7300E-234B = SM OTDR module, 1310/1550/1625 nm (9/125 µm)
FTB-7300E-236B = SM OTDR module, 1310/1490/1550 nm (9/125 µm)

Software Option
00 = Without software option
AD = Macrobend finderand linear view aConnector
EA-EUI-28 = APC/DIN 47256
EA-EUI-89 = APC/FC narrow key
EA-EUI-91 = APC/SC
EA-EUI-95 = APC/E-2000
EI-EUI-28 = UPC/DIN 47256
EI-EUI-76 = UPC/HMS-10/AG
EI-EUI-89 = UPC/FC narrow key
EI-EUI-90 = UPC/ST
EI-EUI-91 = UPC/SC
EI-EUI-95 = UPC/E-2000

SM Live PortFTB-7300E-023B-04B = SM and SM live OTDR module, 1310/1550
and 1625 nm live port
FTB-7300E-023B-08B = SM and SM live OTDR module, 1310/1550
and 1650 nm live port
FTB-7300E-000-04B = SM OTDR, 1310/1550 nm (9/125 µm)

Example: FTB-7300E-023B-04B-EI-EUI-89-VFL

SINGLEMODE (PON FTTX/MDU) FOR FTB-1 PLATFORM

FTB-730-XX-XX-XX
Connector
EA-EUI-28 = APC/DIN 47256
EA-EUI-89 = APC/FC narrow key
EA-EUI-91 = APC/SC
EA-EUI-95 = APC/E-2000
EI-EUI-28 = UPC/DIN 47256
EI-EUI-76 = UPC/HMS-10/AG
EI-EUI-89 = UPC/FC narrow key
EI-EUI-90 = UPC/ST
EI-EUI-91 = UPC/SC
EI-EUI-95 = UPC/E-2000

Model
Dual Wavelength
FTB-730-023B = SM OTDR module, 1310/1550 nm (9/125 µm)
Triple Wavelength
FTB-730-236B = SM OTDR module, 1310/1490/1550 nm (9/125 µm)
SM Live PortFTB-730-023B-04B = SM and SM live OTDR module, 1310/1550
and 1625 nm live port
FTB-730-000-04B = SM live OTDR with 1625 nm live port (9/125 µm)

Software Options
00 = Without software option
AD = Auto diagnostic (macrobenddetection, pass/fail and faultfinder)
EC = Event characterization(bidirectional analysis andTemplate mode)

Example: FTB-730-023B-04B-EI-EUI-89-AD
Notea. This software option is compatible only on FTB-200 platform.

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harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EXFO has made every effort to ensure that the information contained inthis specification sheet is accurate. However, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and we reserve the right to modify design, characteristics and products at any time without obligation. Unitsof measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices. In addition, all of EXFO’s manufactured products are compliant with the European Union’s WEEE directive. For more information, please
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2008

Printed in Canada 10/09