EXFO MaxTester 715D – last-mile OTDR

The EXFO MaxTester 715D is a handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) designed for single-mode fiber optic testing. It is an entry-level, fully-featured, dedicated OTDR with a tablet-inspired design that is perfect for frontline single-mode fiber installers. This article will provide an overview of the EXFO MaxTester 715D, its features, and its benefits.

Features

The EXFO MaxTester 715D is a last-mile OTDR that comes with several features that make it a valuable tool for fiber optic testing. Some of the key features of the MaxTester 715D include:

• Tablet-inspired design: The MaxTester 715D has a tablet-inspired design that makes it easy to use and navigate. It has a 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen that is easy to read, even in bright sunlight.
• High-performance testing: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has a dynamic range of up to 32 dB and a pulse width of 5 ns, which makes it ideal for testing long-haul and metro networks.
• Fast and accurate testing: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has a fast acquisition time of less than 10 seconds and a high-resolution display that provides accurate results.
• Large internal memory: The MaxTester 715D has 2 GB of internal memory, storing up to 20,000 OTDR traces.
• Connectivity: The MaxTester 715D has two USB 2.0 ports, RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s interfaces, and APC connectors for easy connectivity.

Benefits

The EXFO MaxTester 715D offers several benefits to fiber optic installers and technicians. Some of the key benefits of the MaxTester 715D include:

• Easy to use: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has a tablet-inspired design that makes it easy to use and navigate. It has a user-friendly interface that allows technicians to quickly and easily perform tests.
• Fast and accurate testing: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has a fast acquisition time of less than 10 seconds and a high-resolution display that provides accurate results. This allows technicians to identify and troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Large internal memory: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has 2 GB of internal memory, storing up to 20,000 OTDR traces. This allows technicians to store and retrieve test results easily.
• Connectivity: The EXFO MaxTester 715D has two USB 2.0 ports, RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s interfaces, and APC connectors for easy connectivity. This allows technicians to connect the MaxTester 715D to other devices and networks easily.

Comparison with MaxTester 715B

The EXFO MaxTester 715B is another handheld OTDR designed for single-mode fiber optic testing. Like the MaxTester 715D, the MaxTester 715B is an entry-level, fully-featured, dedicated OTDR with a tablet-inspired design that is perfect for frontline single-mode fiber installers. However, there are some differences between the two models.

The MaxTester 715D has a dynamic range of up to 32 dB, while the MaxTester 715B has a dynamic range of up to 28 dB. The MaxTester 715D also has a larger internal memory, with 2 GB of storage, compared to the MaxTester 715B’s 1 GB of storage. Additionally, the MaxTester 715D has a higher resolution display, with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels compared to the MaxTester 715B’s 640 x 480 pixel display.

EXFO MaxTester 715D – last-mile OTDR Specifications:

• Display: 7-in (178-mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800 x 480 TFT
• Size (H x W x D): 166 mm x 200 mm x 68 mm (6 9/16 in x 7 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
• Temperature Operating: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• Temperature Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
• Relative humidity: 0 % to 95 % non-condensing
• Interfaces:
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s
• Storage: 2 GB internal memory (20000 test results, typical)
• Battery:Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 12 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138
• Power supply: AC/DC adapter, input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 9-16 V DCIN 15 Watts minimum
• Wavelength (nm): 1310 ± 30/1550 ± 30/1650 ± 15
• Live wavelength (nm): 1650 & Isolation: 50 dB from 1265 nm to 1617 nm
• Dynamic range (dB): 32/30/30
• Event dead zone (m): 0.9
• Attenuation dead zone (m): 3.6
• Distance range (km): 0.1 to 200
• Pulse width (ns): 3 to 20 000
• Linearity (dB/dB): ±0.05
• Loss threshold (dB): 0.01
• Loss resolution (dB): 0.001
• Sampling resolution (m): 0.04 to 5
• Sampling points: Up to 256 000
• Distance uncertainty (m): ±(0.75 + 0.005 % x distance + sampling resolution)
• Measurement time: User-defined
• Reflectance accuracy (dB): ±2
• Typical real-time refresh (Hz): 3

IN-LINE POWER CHECKER

• Power range (dBm): -60 to 23
• Power uncertainty (dB): ±0.5
• Calibrated wavelengths (nm): 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
• Selectable wavelengths (nm): 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
• Tone detection: 270 Hz/330 Hz/1 kHz/2 kHz

SOURCE

• Output power (dBm): –8
• Modulation: CW, 1 kHz, 2 kHz

SOFTWARE UTILITIES

• Software update: Ensure that your MaxTester is up-to-date with the latest software.
• VNC configuration: The Virtual Network Computing (VNC) utility allows technicians to easily remote control the unit via a computer or laptop.
• Data mover: Transfer all your daily test results quickly and easily.
• Centralized documentation: Instant access to user guides and other relevant documents.
• PDF Reader: View your reports in PDF format.
• Bluetooth file sharing: Share files between your MaxTester and any Bluetooth-enabled device.
• WiFi connection: WiFi FIP inspection scope interface. Upload test results.
• Inspection scope: USB or WiFi scope to inspect and analyze connectors.
• FTP server: Exchange files over WiFi to an FTP application on a smartphone for easier file sharing from the field.
• Security management: Tamper-proof security profile with user password (permanent or renewable) and custom property message.