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The Ultimate Platform for Network Experts
Technologically speaking, today's networks are more complex than ever. Thousands of components have to work in harmony, and deployment specialists are responsible for tuning entire systems for optimal network performance and ensuring that records are up to date. At the same time, fiber counts are skyrocketing, and dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) is entrenched in long-haul applications, moving into metro.
With the tough and proven FTB-400 Universal Test System from EXFO. This revolutionary test platform streamlines field-based test and measurement operations onto a single powerful platform. Welcome to multitasking in the field.
Multiple Configurations, Dozens of Options
The FTB-400 Universal Test System comes in five configurations to expand your testing possibilities.
Bus-Protector Configuration
Two-Slot Configuration
Four-Slot Configuration
This compact, high-power, multipurpose back receptacle houses up to four singleslot FTB test modules and offers a high-speed bus, ideal for various applications:
Seven-Slot Configuration
Eight-Slot Configuration
This multipurpose, high-power, eight-slot back receptacle houses any of EXFO’s FTB test modules and delivers first-class features:
Test with Speed and Efficiency
Choice on the Move
Choose from a wide variety of high-performance test modules. Modules are swapped easily, which means you get to customize your test set and configure your field equipment to meet evolving needs. Perform the right tests. Get the right data. And end up with integrated test reports for a global overview of your network's performance.
Module Choices
The All-in-One Solution
If you're looking for high efficiency, the FTB-400 Universal Test System is the answer. Benefit from advanced test operations in outsideplant installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Multitasking
Evolve with the latest technologies. From power readings and OTDR testing to optical switching, CD and PMD analysis, DWDM testing, protocol, datacom and data post-processing—the FTB-400 Universal Test System does it all. More importantly, the FTB line of swappable test modules continues to expand with new test applications and accelerated test routines.
The powerful FTB-400 can perform simultaneous acquisitions and data post-processing.
Rugged
The FTB-400 Universal Test System complies with GR-196-CORE drop-test standards (76 cm drops on all six sides and eight corners). Plus, the tough shell and rubber bumpers mean that the FTB-400 and its precision modules survive splashes, knocks and temperature extremes.
User-Friendly
Powerful
Power management is a snap, thanks to the ToolBox software. EXFO’s FTB-400 is based on the Windows® 2000 operating system, run by a Pentium-series processor with 512 MB of SDRAM.
Rapid
Get moving faster, get results faster. New-generation processing power means acquisitions and data analysis are quicker than ever. And enjoy the advantage of EXFO's exclusive online data post-processing.
Scalable
Choose between basic and advanced testing. The two-slot configuration enables compact, dedicated loss, ORL, OTDR and Gigabit Ethernet testing. The fully equipped eight-slot configuration provides space for optical switching in high-fiber-count applications, dispersion analysis, DWDM testing, as well as transport and datacom testing. Configurations are interchangeable.
Modular
Choose your range of test applications. The FTB-400 Universal Test System combines a series of high-performance test modules in a powerful platform. The test set simultaneously runs up to eight single-slot field-interchangeable modules.
Wide-Open Test Applications
Processing power, speed and flexibility—all great features. What’s even better? Amazing benefits. While acquiring OTDR data on one set of fibers, you can perform DWDM testing with an OSA on other fibers in the cable. Then, print out concise reports on both tests. Today, this is simply the best way to streamline test and measurement operations. You'll work more effectively, speed up your test procedures in the field and save hours in the process.
You’re responsible for installing non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (NZDSF), qualifying DWDM SONET/SDH transmission equipment, maintaining fiber networks and qualifying each and every splice in long-haul data networks. What you need is the FTB-400. Insert any combination of OSA, PMD analyzer, OTDR, power meter, ribbon fiber test kit or high-density optical switch in the two-slot or seven-slot FTB-400 UTS and perform all your tests simultaneously.
Apply the same concepts to new access networks as well as passive optical networks (PONs). Though transmission rates are considerably lower compared to long-haul systems (OC-3/12 vs. OC-192/768; STM 1/4 vs. STM 64/256), the density and architecture of the networks (point-to-multipoint instead of point-to-point) vary enormously. The FTB-400 offers solutions adapted to all possible applications.
Data Post-Processing: Field and Desktop Efficiency
ToolBox: Standard Software for the Field and Desktop
The FTB-400 Universal Test System comes with ToolBox software, which supports a wide range of EXFO field-testing modules: OTDR, MultiTest (OLTS), optical switch, OSA, PMD analyzer and chromatic dispersion (CD) analyzer, as well as SONET/SDH, Ethernet and Fibre Channel test modules. ToolBox also comes with Power Meter Result Viewer, Batch Processor Light and data transfer functionalities.
Fast-Track Data Post-Processing with FastReporter Software
The optional FastReporter software package provides you with the post-processing tools and functionalities you need to achieve flexible, fully integrated data analysis, whatever the application. Designed for off-line analysis of field-acquired data, FastReporter offers a truly intuitive graphical user interface, which contributes to boosting productivity.
Powerful Batch Processing
Automate repetitive operations on large numbers of OTDR test files, and optimize your productivity. Document an entire cable in a matter of seconds. Adjust your cable parameters and detection thresholds and perform batch analysis. Open OTDR files from various vendors’ equipment and convert them to the universal Telcordia format.
Bidirectional Batch Analysis
Analyze an entire cable in just two steps. View data for all events on all fibers, and at each wavelength, on a single screen.
Live Templating for OTDR Testing
Benefit from one-step file management at any wavelength. Keep full control by adding or removing events manually, or add/remove events automatically using a reference. Get uniform, detailed cable reports.
Flexible Reporting
Choose from various report templates, including loss and ORL, OTDR, PMD, CD and fiber characterization. Generate comprehensive cable reports in PDF, Excel or HTML format.
Multimedia Advantages
Model No
FTB-400
Condition
Used
Manufacturer
Exfo