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EXFO MAX-730C-SM2-EA iOLM iADV 1310/1550/1625nm

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Item Description
Condition & Functionality
Condition Used — good cosmetic condition. There is a hairline crack on the screen plastic bezel; overall cosmetic appearance is otherwise good.
OTDR Functionality Tested and confirmed working within manufacturer specifications at 1310 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm
iOLM Functionality iOLM and iADV options active and tested — intelligent one-touch automated link characterisation confirmed functional
Power Meter / VFL PM-MAX-2X-VFL module tested and confirmed working within specifications


What's Included
  • EXFO MaxTester MAX-730C-SM2-EA main unit with FOA-98 LC/APC connector interface fitted
  • PM-MAX-2X-VFL power meter and VFL module (fitted)
  • EXFO SPSB-B-500-88-104 — 500 m singlemode 9/125 launch cable, SC/APC to LC/APC, in soft pouch
  • AC power adapter / charger
  • Hard carry case
  • Quick reference guide

The EXFO MaxTester 730C (MAX-730C-SM2-EA) is a fully featured, tablet-inspired handheld iOLM/OTDR platform designed for FTTx/PON end-to-end characterisation and metro point-to-point testing at 1310 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm singlemode. With iOLM and iADV software options active, this unit delivers fully automated, one-touch fibre link mapping without the need to configure parameters or interpret complex OTDR traces. The 1625 nm live-fibre port enables out-of-band troubleshooting of active networks without traffic disruption. Bundled with the EXFO FIP-430B automated fibre inspection probe and a 500 m SC/APC–LC/APC launch cable, this is a comprehensive, field-ready test kit for FTTx installation, commissioning and maintenance engineers.

Unit Configuration
Model (Main Unit) MAX-730C-SM2-EA
Optical Module PM-MAX-2X-VFL (dual optical port power meter with integrated VFL)
Connector Interface FOA-98 LC/APC (fitted to OTDR port); SM Live port fitted
Wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fitted (RF variant)
Manufacturing Date 2020-11
Active Software Options
iOLM ✓ Active — Intelligent Optical Link Mapper: automated, one-touch link characterisation at 1310/1550/1625 nm
iADV ✓ Active — iAdvance package: enhanced iOLM features including splitter detection and advanced event identification
OTDR ✗ Not licensed on this unit — iOLM mode only
IPRO / ILOOP / ICERT ✗ Not licensed
Key Technical Specifications — MAX-730C-SM2-EA
Port 1 Wavelengths 1310 nm / 1550 nm (singlemode 9/125 µm)
Port 2 Wavelength 1625 nm filtered live-fibre port (singlemode 9/125 µm)
Dynamic Range 39 / 38 / 39 dB (1310 / 1550 / 1625 nm)
Event Dead Zone (EDZ) 0.5 m
Attenuation Dead Zone (ADZ) 2.5 m
Distance Range 0.1 – 400 km
Sampling Resolution 0.04 – 10 m
Sampling Points 256,000
Loss Resolution 0.001 dB
Display 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800 × 480 TFT
Internal Storage 6 GB (approx. 20,000 traces)
Battery Life Up to 12 hours (Li-polymer)
Connectivity 2 × USB 2.0, RJ-45 LAN 10/100 Mbps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Power Input 8 – 16 V DC, 2 A (AC adapter: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
Dimensions 166 × 200 × 68 mm
Weight Approx. 1.5 kg
Key Technical Specifications — EXFO SPSB-B-500-88-104 Launch Cable
Type Soft pulse suppressor bag (SPSB) — singlemode 9/125 µm
Length 500 m
Connectors SC/APC — LC/APC
Function Covers OTDR dead zone, enabling loss measurement on first and last connectors of the link under test

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