Exfo FOT-932 FTTx Return/Loss Tester
The EXFO FOT-932 FTTx tester is specifically built for return loss and insertion loss testing in fiber-to-the-x applications. Compact and easy to use, it ensures pass/fail validation and efficient deployment. This tool is ideal for verifying fiber quality during installations and helps maintain high-performance optical network standards.
- Model
- Exfo FOT-932
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,679
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FOT-932
This unit
The EXFO FOT-932 is a handheld FTTx return/loss tester engineered for rapid field validation of passive optical networks. It combines loss measurement, optical return loss (ORL) analysis, and fiber length determination into a single instrument, eliminating the need for multiple tools on installation and maintenance jobs. The FOT-932's FasTesT™ function delivers automated measurements across up to three wavelengths in approximately 10 seconds, making it ideal for high-volume PON deployments requiring ITU-T G.983 and G.984 compliance.
Technical Specifications
Optical Performance:- Detector: Germanium (Ge)
- Measurement range: 10 to −70 dBm
- Displayed range: Down to −77 dBm
- Loss measurement range: Up to 60 dB
- Measurement uncertainty: ±5% ±0.1 nW (valid at calibration conditions)
- Power meter sensitivity: +26 dBm maximum Wavelength Support:
- Single-mode light sources: 1310 ±20 nm, 1550 ±20 nm
- Multi-mode light sources: 850 ±25 nm, 1300 ±20 nm
- FTTx-optimized: 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm Data Management:
- Storage capacity: Up to 1,000 test reports
- Data download: RS-232 interface to PC
Key Features
- One-touch FasTesT™ measurement completing three-wavelength tests in ~10 seconds
- Multi-instrument integration: loss meter, power meter, ORL meter, visual fault locator, multimode and singlemode light sources, digital talk set, and fiber-length meter
- ITU-T G.983 and G.984 compliant for PON testing per IEEE 802.3ah
- Portable handheld design with field-ready durability
Typical Applications
- FTTH/FTTP network installation and commissioning
- PON link loss and return loss verification
- Fiber-to-the-curb and fiber-to-the-building deployments
- CATV operator network maintenance
- Field acceptance testing of optical connections
Compatibility & Integration The FOT-932 supports both single-mode and multi-mode fibers across standard telecom wavelengths, with native PON functionality at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm for direct compliance with passive optical network standards.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | 10 to −70 dBm (measurement) |
| −77 dBm (displayed) | Wavelength Range | 850/1300/1310/1490/1550 nm |
Exfo FOT-932 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo FOT-932. Calibration covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo FOT-932 faults: optical port connector damage or contamination, battery failure, display damage from field use, module failure on FTB or MTS platforms, calibration drift. Most field OTDRs fail due to physical damage. On modular platforms (EXFO FTB, Viavi MTS), individual module failures are serviced without replacing the entire mainframe. Optical port cleaning resolves many apparent measurement faults before mechanical repair is needed.
Exfo FOT-932 price
This Exfo FOT-932 is listed at $4,679. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo FOT-932 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo FOT-932 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
