Exfo FTB-100
The Exfo FTB-100 is a compact, portable fiber optic test platform designed for field use. It supports various plug-in modules such as OTDRs and power meters, offering flexibility for network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks. Its rugged design and user-friendly interface make it ideal for telecom and data technicians.
- Model
- Exfo FTB-100
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,170
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FTB-100
This unit
The EXFO FTB-100 is a compact, portable fiber optic test platform engineered for field deployment across LAN, metro, and long-haul networks. Built on a modular architecture, it accepts a full range of field-interchangeable EXFO OTDR modules, enabling configuration for specific network topologies and testing requirements. The platform delivers up to 128,000 data points per trace with sampling resolution as fine as 4 cm to 8 cm for precise fault location.
A color touchscreen interface running Windows CE provides intuitive operation in demanding outside plant environments.
Technical Specifications
Processing & Display- Operating System: Windows CE
- Display: Color touchscreen
- Trace Acquisition: Up to 128,000 data points per trace
- Sampling Resolution: 4 cm to 8 cm
- Trace Modes: Auto and Advanced Data Storage
- Internal Memory: 32 MB (approximately 700 traces)
- External: PCMCIA flash cards (up to 6,000 traces) and 3.5-inch floppy drive (1.44 MB) Power & Environmental
- Battery: Over 8 hours operating time
- AC Adapter: 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
- Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
- Humidity: ≤ 95% non-condensing (0 °C to 31 °C), decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C
- Construction: Splashproof casing, designed to absorb hits and shocks
Key Features
- Modular OTDR platform supports multimode, singlemode, and specialized network modules
- Optional integrated power meter with InGaAs detector
- Power meter calibrated at 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm
- Power meter functionality: insertion loss measurement, splice/connector/break analysis
Typical Applications
- FTTH network deployment and certification
- Metro and access network testing
- PON system characterization
- Outside plant fault location and characterization
Compatibility & Integration The FTB-100B platform is compatible with EXFO OTDR modules including the FTB-7000B Series, FTB-7000D, FTB-74234C-B, FTB-7534B-B-EI, and FTB-7523B-B-EI. OTDR modules support wavelengths from 850 nm to 1625 nm with dynamic ranges up to 45 dB and distance reach to 260 km. Modules are cross-compatible with the FTB-400 Universal Test System.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz) | Wavelength Range: 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1410 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1560 nm, 1625 nm, 850 nm |
Exfo FTB-100 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo FTB-100. 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 FTB-100 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 FTB-100 price
This Exfo FTB-100 is listed at $2,170. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo FTB-100 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo FTB-100 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 →
