EXFO has introduced the AXS-100 OTDR, a revolutionary handheld instrument delivering leading-edge technology for fault location inside a very compact and lightweight unit.
Optimised for testing short links within access networks, it can be used at the optical network terminal, drop terminal, fibre distribution hub or at the central office.
Available from VicomAustralia , this flexible, FTTx-specific OTDR is offered in various wavelength configurations including 1550nm and 1310/1550nm.
Special-filtered 1625nm and 1650nm models are also available for live-fibre FTTx troubleshooting.
One-button, automated testing generates acquisitions within five seconds, while as many as 500 acquisitions can be stored.
Powered by Windows CE/Mobile for ease of use and equipped with an advanced transflective screen for heightened visibility under demanding conditions, the AXS-100 OTDR meets the highest standards for short-distance outside plant FTTx testing.
It can be equipped with multiple functionalities including a power meter, visual fault locator, fibre inspection probe and portable printer.