The FTB-1 OTDR is a portable, high-performance fiber-optic testing platform designed for field technicians to perform comprehensive optical, Ethernet, and multiservice network testing.

Overview

The FTB-1, available in FTB-1 V2 and FTB-1 Pro models, is a compact, handheld system optimized for fast and accurate testing of fiber-optic networks, including PON/FTTx, FTTA, DAS, metro, and enterprise networks . It supports both single- and dual-carrier configurations, with the Pro model capable of high-power dual-carrier operation for simultaneous 100G quad-port testing . Its small form factor, intuitive interface, and powerful processing make it ideal for field deployment.

Key Features

• High-Resolution OTDR: Provides precise characterization of fiber links, including splitters in PON FTTx applications (up to 1×128 splitters) and metro networks .
• Live Fiber Troubleshooting: Supports in-service testing with dual-channel PON power meters and live OTDR wavelengths, enabling fault location, link loss measurement, and fiber attenuation analysis .
• Optical Plug-and-Play Modules: Users can add optical testing modules, such as high-level power meters (up to 27 dBm), without software updates .
• Comprehensive Network Testing: Supports Ethernet, OTN, SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel, GigE/10 GigE, CPRI/OBSAI, and SyncE/1588 PTP testing up to 100G .
• Fiber Connector Inspection: Integrated inspection tools ensure connectors are clean and certified before OTDR testing, reducing errors and troubleshooting time .
• Software Test Tools: Platform-based software, including EXpert VoIP, allows testing of voice-over-IP and other multiservice applications directly from the device .

Applications

• Access Networks: Ideal for PON FTTx, FTTA, and distributed antenna systems, including splitter characterization and in-service troubleshooting .
• Enterprise and Data Center Networks: Certification and troubleshooting of fiber links, including metro and long-haul networks .
• Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Networks: High-power optical measurements for HFC or high-power signal environments .

Performance and Advantages

• High Dynamic Range and Resolution: Ensures accurate fiber characterization over long distances and complex network topologies .
• Portable and Field-Ready: Lightweight design with extended standalone operation times, suitable for on-site testing .
• All-in-One Solution: Combines OTDR, iOLM, Ethernet, and multiservice testing in a single platform, streamlining field operations and reducing the need for multiple devices . The FTB-1 OTDR is widely regarded as a versatile, high-precision tool for fiber-optic network deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting, providing field technicians with a reliable and efficient solution for both legacy and next-generation networks .