EXFO MAX-730C-SM8-EA-RF PON/Metro OTDR 1310/1550/1650nm iOLM

EXFO MAX-730C PON/Metro OTDR for Access and Live-Fiber Testing

The EXFO MAX-730C-SM8-EA-RF is built for field characterization and troubleshooting of PON, access and metro fiber networks. Its singlemode configuration combines 1310/1550 nm OTDR testing with a filtered 1650 nm live port, supporting work on both dark and active fiber. The installed OTDR and iOLM applications provide conventional trace analysis and simplified link characterization on the same handheld platform.

Key Features for PON and Field Fiber Testing

• 1310/1550/1650 nm singlemode testing: Combines standard 1310 and 1550 nm OTDR wavelengths with a filtered 1650 nm live port for troubleshooting active networks without disrupting traffic.
• PON testing through high-split networks: Supports testing through optical splitters up to 1×128 for FTTH and other PON deployments.
• 39/38/39 dB dynamic range: Provides the measurement range required to characterize demanding access and PON links at the unit's 1310/1550/1650 nm wavelengths.
• Short dead zones for closely spaced events: A 0.5 m event dead zone and 2.5 m attenuation dead zone help resolve nearby connectors, splices and other events.
• OTDR and iOLM applications enabled: Use standard OTDR analysis or iOLM to characterize the fiber link and identify network elements and faults in the field.
• Field-ready MaxTester platform: A 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen supports field operation, while specified battery autonomy of up to 12 hours accommodates extended test sessions.
• Wireless connectivity: The RF configuration provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability for connected field workflows.

Applications for PON, Access and Metro Networks

• FTTH and PON characterization: Test end-to-end optical paths through splitter-based networks, including architectures with split ratios up to 1×128.
• Active-fiber troubleshooting: Use the filtered 1650 nm live port to locate and characterize faults on in-service fiber while network traffic remains present.
• Access-network P2P testing: Characterize point-to-point access links at 1310 and 1550 nm and resolve closely spaced events with the MAX-730C's short dead zones.
• Metro P2P testing: Perform OTDR characterization and fault location on singlemode metro links using the instrument's available dynamic range and field-oriented test platform.