Product overview

Model: Viavi ESL18FA65PPM (SmartOTDR SL Screenless A‑Range) — a handheld, screenless OTDR with a filtered 1650 nm test wavelength and an integrated PON / XGS‑PON power meter.

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Key specifications

Attribute	Value
OTDR wavelength	Filtered 1650 nm.
RMS dynamic range	32 dB.
Range type	A‑Range (short/near‑end).
Built‑in power meter	PON / XGS‑PON (supports 1490 / 1550 / 1578 nm).
Control / UI	Screenless — controlled via SmartAccessAnywhere app on smartphone/tablet.
Battery	Rechargeable Li‑polymer, up to ~20 hours typical operation.
Form factor	Handheld, lightweight; hands‑free operation possible.
Connector options	APC or other connector suffixes available (confirm model suffix).
Probe compatibility	P5000i visual inspection probe supported.

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Detailed features and performance notes

• Filtered 1650 nm operation — designed to test in live PON environments while rejecting upstream PON wavelengths to avoid interference and false events.
• 32 dB RMS dynamic range — suitable for short A‑range testing and typical access/FTTx spans; optimized for near‑end fault location and splice/connector verification.
• Integrated PON/XGS‑PON power meter — supports common PON wavelengths (listed as 1490/1550/1578 nm) so technicians can verify PON power without a separate meter.
• Screenless workflow — the unit is controlled and viewed through Viavi’s SmartAccessAnywhere app (smartphone/tablet not included), enabling a lighter handheld unit and cloud/reporting workflows.
• Long battery life — manufacturer lists up to ~20 hours under typical conditions for extended field use.

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P5000i visual inspection probe compatibility

• P5000i is the recommended handheld digital microscope for connector endface inspection and automated pass/fail analysis; images and inspection results can be associated with OTDR tests and reports.

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