Exfo FTB-150 Network Testing Compact Optical OTDR
The Exfo FTB-150 is a compact optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) designed for network testing. It offers high-performance testing capabilities in a portable form factor. Ideal for verifying fiber optic cable installations, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring optimal network performance.
- Model
- Exfo FTB-150
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,270
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FTB-150
This unit
The Exfo FTB-150 is a compact optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) engineered for field-based fiber optic network testing. This lightweight, rugged platform delivers multi-wavelength OTDR capability across singlemode and multimode fiber infrastructure, featuring fast acquisition, advanced sunlight-readable display technology, and user-centric field operations design.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Support:- Singlemode (SM): 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm
- Multimode (MM): 850 nm, 1300 nm
- Up to four wavelengths per module configuration Dynamic Range (Module-Dependent):
- FTB-150-QUAD (MM/SM): 850 nm: 26 dB | 1300 nm: 25 dB | 1310 nm: 36 dB (35 dB) | 1550 nm: 35 dB (34 dB)
- FTB-150-MM (MM): 850 nm: 27 dB | 1300 nm: 26 dB
- FTB-150-ACCESS (SM): 1310 nm: 35 dB | 1550 nm: 34 dB
- FTB-150-FTTx (SM): 1310 nm: 38 dB | 1550 nm: 37 dB (alternate config: 1310 nm: 38 dB | 1490 nm: 34 dB | 1550 nm: 37 dB)
- FTB-150-METRO (SM): 1310 nm: 40–41 dB | 1550 nm: 38–40 dB | 1625 nm: 38 dB (optional)
- FTB-150-LH (SM): 1310 nm: 45 dB | 1550 nm: 43 dB (typical, NZDSF) Dynamic range decreases with shorter pulse widths: 2 dB reduction at 10 µs, 1 dB reduction at 20 µs. Dead Zones:
- Event Dead Zone: ≤ 1 m (SM/MM)
- Attenuation Dead Zone: 3 m or 4.5 m (measured at 5 ns–10 ns pulse, ≤ -45 dB reflectance SM, ≤ -35 dB MM) Acquisition & Resolution:
- Pulse Widths: 5 ns to milliseconds
- Sampling Resolution: Down to 4 cm
- Sampling Points: Up to 128,000
- Acquisition Time: 45 seconds (full averaging); down to five seconds typical
- Multi-minute averaging supported (three-minute averaging at SNR = 1)
Key Features
- Multi-wavelength platform accommodating diverse fiber types
- Portable, ruggedized form factor for demanding field environments
- event dead zone performance (1 m)
- Fast acquisition and processing speeds
- Sunlight-readable display for outdoor testing
Typical Applications
- Access and metro network deployment
- FTTx infrastructure commissioning and maintenance
- Long-haul singlemode fiber characterization
- Multimode backbone testing
Compatibility & Integration FTB-150 modular platform supports field-swappable OTDR configurations, enabling wavelength and dynamic range optimization for specific network types and fiber classes.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1300 nm (MM) |
Exfo FTB-150 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo FTB-150. 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-150 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-150 price
This Exfo FTB-150 is listed at $3,270. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo FTB-150 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo FTB-150 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 →
