EXFO MaxTester 720C – access OTDR

The EXFO MaxTester 720C is a compact, quad unit designed for single-mode and multimode field testing. With highly accurate fiber characterization, short dead zones, and excellent dynamic range, it ensures reliable results. It includes a power meter, a visual fault locator, Wi-Fi connectivity, and high-resolution inspection capabilities, making it an all-in-one contractor tool. In this article, we will discuss its features and benefits in detail.

Features

The EXFO MaxTester 720C is a fully-featured OTDR with a tablet-inspired design. It has a 7-inch touch screen and a 12-hour autonomy. The rugged design makes it suitable for use in harsh environments. The EXFO MaxTester 720C includes a power meter, a visual fault locator, Wi-Fi connectivity, and high-resolution inspection capabilities. It delivers EXFO’s tried and true OTDR quality and accuracy along with the best optical performance for right-first-time results every time. The amazing 12-second boot-up time and the intuitive user interface make it easy to use.

Benefits

The EXFO MaxTester 720C is a tablet-inspired OTDR that provides accurate and reliable fiber characterization on the first attempt. It is specifically optimized for both single-mode and multimode field testing and has a highly effective dynamic range. The EXFO MaxTester 720C is equipped with short dead zones and a powerful dynamic range, which enables it to provide first-time-right fiber characterization. Additionally, it includes a power meter, visual fault locator, Wi-Fi connectivity, and high-resolution inspection capabilities, making it a complete and integrated contractor tool. Furthermore, the EXFO MaxTester 720C is iOLM-ready, meaning that it can be used in conjunction with EXFO’s intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM) software for even greater accuracy and efficiency.

Applications

The EXFO MaxTester 720C is optimized for single-mode and multimode field testing for data centers, private/enterprise networks, FTTA, and fronthaul deployments. It is suitable for use in harsh environments and can be used for testing fiber optic cables in outdoor environments. The EXFO MAX-720C is also suitable for testing fiber optic cables in indoor environments, such as data centers and private/enterprise networks.

EXFO MaxTester 720C – access OTDR Specifications:

• 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
• Display: 7-in (178-mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800 x 480 TFT
• Interfaces:
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s
• Storage: 2 GB internal memory (20000 OTDR traces, typical)
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 12 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138
• Power supply: Power supply AC/DC adapter, input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
• Wavelength (nm): 850 ± 20/1300 ± 20/1310 ± 20/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10
• SM live port built-in filter: 1625 nm: highpass >1595 nm & isolation >50 dB from 1270 nm to 1585 nm
• Dynamic range (dB): 27/29/36/35/35
• Event dead zone (m):
  • Singlemode: 0.7
  • Multimode: 0.5
• Attenuation dead zone (m):
  • Singlemode: 3
  • Multimode: 2.5
• PON dead zone (m): 35
• Distance range (km):
  • Multimode: 0.1 to 40
  • Singlemode: 0.1 to 260
• Pulse width (ns):
  • Multimode: 3 to 1000
  • Singlemode: 3 to 20 000
• Launch conditions: EF-compliant
• Linearity (dB/dB): ±0.03
• Loss threshold (dB): 0.01
• Loss resolution (dB): 0.001
• Sampling resolution (m):
  • Multimode: 0.04 to 5
  • Singlemode: 0.04 to 10
• Sampling points: Up to 256 000
• Distance uncertainty (m): ±(0.75 + 0.0025 % x distance + sampling resolution)
• Measurement time: User-defined
• Reflectance accuracy (dB); ±2
• Typical real-time refresh (Hz): 4

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.
• Microsoft Internet: Explorer Access the Web directly from your device interface.
• Data mover: Transfer all your daily test results quickly and easily.
• Centralized documentation: Instant access to user guides and other relevant documents.
• Wallpapers: Enhance your work environment with colorful and scenic backgrounds.
• 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 and browse the Internet.
• 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.

SOURCE

• Output power (dBm):
  • Multimode: -3
  • Singlemode: -6
• Modulation: CW, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 1 kHz + blink, 2 kHz + blink