Exfo FTB-400 Universal Test System
The Exfo FTB-400 Universal Test System is a modular, field-ready platform supporting a wide range of test modules for optical, Ethernet, and transport networks. With a touchscreen interface, large display, and solid software, it provides comprehensive test capabilities for installation, troubleshooting, and certification in multi-technology network environments.
- Model
- Exfo FTB-400
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,540
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FTB-400
This unit
The EXFO FTB-400 Universal Test System is a modular, field-deployable platform for optical, Ethernet, and transport layer network testing. Four configurable slot architectures - 2, 4, 7, and 8-slot - accommodate single-slot interchangeable modules, enabling technicians to perform installation, troubleshooting, and certification across multi-technology environments. The 8-slot configuration supports over 1000 testing combinations and houses any FTB test module for complete dispersion characterization on a single unit.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory- Pentium-series processor for high-speed multitasking operations
- Up to 512 MB SDRAM
- Windows 2000 operating system Display & Interface
- 30.7 cm (12.1-inch) color touchscreen with spill and splash resistance
- IrDA port
- Two USB 1.1 ports for data transfer
- Serial and parallel ports for peripherals Storage & Connectivity
- 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB internal floppy drive
- Two-slot Type III PCMCIA support (256 MB to 1024 MB optional flash cards)
- 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet/Fast Ethernet card (optional)
- 56.6 kbit/s fax modem (optional)
Key Features
- Two-slot configuration: Optical loss, Optical Return Loss (ORL), OTDR, and Gigabit Ethernet testing
- Four-slot configuration: Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, multiservice transport, integrated OTDR, OLTS, and Ethernet testing
- Seven-slot configuration: DWDM and dispersion analysis with chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), and optical spectrum analysis (OSA) modules
- Eight-slot configuration: Complete dispersion characterization (CD, PMD, OTDR); compatible with Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, and DSn/PDH modules
Typical Applications Optical fiber installation and certification, multiservice network commissioning, DWDM system characterization, dispersion analysis, datacom and transport layer troubleshooting.
Compatibility & Integration Supports EXFO OTDR modules across singlemode and multimode configurations, MultiTest modules (OLTS, optical return loss, insertion loss, power meter, light source, automated loss test, visual fault locator, digital talk set), Optical Spectrum Analyzer modules (FTB-5240, FTB-5240B with lab-quality specifications), and dispersion analyzers.
Exfo FTB-400 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo FTB-400. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo FTB-400 faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Exfo FTB-400 price
This Exfo FTB-400 is listed at $1,540. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo FTB-400 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo FTB-400 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 analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
