Exfo FTB-100B Mini-OTDR Mainframe
Exfo OTDRs. Resolution: 0.01 dB (4 to -63 dBm), Resolution: 8 cm minimum.
- Model
- Exfo FTB-100B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,470
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FTB-100B
This unit
The EXFO FTB-100B Mini-OTDR Mainframe is a portable platform for optical time domain reflectometry testing in field environments. It accepts interchangeable OTDR modules from EXFO's FTB-7000B, FTB-7000D, and FTB-7xxx series, enabling tool-free module swaps in seconds. The unit delivers up to 52,000 trace points (128,000 for fast modules) with sampling resolution to 8 cm, supporting multimode and singlemode fiber characterization across wavelengths from 850 nm to 1625 nm.
A monochrome or color transflective touchscreen (7.4 or 7.7 inches, rated for over 1 million touches) provides intuitive operation on a Windows CE platform. The integrated InGaAs power meter covers -70 dBm to +4 dBm with ±5% uncertainty and tone detection at 270 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 200 Hz. Internal 32 MB RAM stores up to 700 traces; PCMCIA flash cards extend capacity to 6000 traces.
Standard connectivity includes RS-232C serial, parallel printer port, PS/2 keyboard input, and 3.5 inch floppy drive. OTDR modules deliver dynamic ranges to 45 dB (singlemode), event dead zones as low as 1 meter, pulse widths from 10 ns to 20 µs, and distance measurement to 260 km. Four-point loss measurements and ORL calculation are supported across module configurations.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel StrongArm 206 MHz
- Operating System: Windows CE
- Display: Monochrome (7.4 inches) or color (7.7 inches) transflective touchscreen; rated for 1+ million touch cycles
- Memory: 32 MB RAM standard (700 traces); up to 6000 traces via PCMCIA flash cards
- Interfaces: RS-232C serial, parallel printer port, PS/2 keyboard, PCMCIA Type II, 3.5 inch floppy (1.44 MB)
- Power Meter Range: -70 dBm to +4 dBm; ±5% uncertainty (0 to -46 dBm); linearity ±0.05 dB (0 to -46 dBm) and ±0.1 dB (-46 to -57 dBm)
- Power Meter Resolution: 0.01 dB (4 to -63 dBm); 0.1 dB (-63 to -70 dBm)
- OTDR Trace Capacity: 52,000 points (standard modules); 128,000 points (fast modules)
- Sampling Resolution: 8 cm minimum
Key Features
- Tool-free module installation; seconds to swap
- Wavelengths: 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1410 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1560 nm, 1625 nm
- Dynamic range to 45 dB (singlemode modules)
- Event dead zones from 1 meter to 8 meters (module-dependent)
- Pulse widths: 10 ns, 30 ns, 100 ns, 275 ns, 1000 ns, 2500 ns, 10000 ns, 20000 ns
- Distance measurement to 260 km
- Four-point loss measurements; ORL calculation
- User-defined pass/fail thresholds
- Tone detection: 270 Hz, 1000 Hz, 200 Hz
Compatibility & Integration Accepts FTB-7000B series, FTB-7000D, and FTB-7xxx series OTDR modules. Triple and quad-wavelength configurations available.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '-70 dBm to +4 dBm | Wavelength Range: 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1410 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1560 nm, 1625 nm, 850 nm |
Exfo FTB-100B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo FTB-100B. 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-100B 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-100B price
This Exfo FTB-100B is listed at $2,470. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo FTB-100B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo FTB-100B 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 →
