The EXFO MaxTester 735D is a high-resolution metro/PON FTTx/MDU OTDR designed for splitter characterization, metro and core point-to-point links, live fiber troubleshooting, and more demanding optical network environments. According to the official spec sheet, it is optimized for metro/core and FTTx/MDU fiber deployments and supports deeper splitter testing than lower-range handheld models.
| Brand | EXFO |
| Model | MaxTester 735D |
| Application | Metro/core and FTTx/MDU OTDR testing |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 42 dB |
| Reach | Up to 144 km P2P |
| Event Dead Zone | 0.5 m |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 2.0 m |
| PON Dead Zone | 25 m |
| Splitter Support | Up to 1×128 |
| Display | 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Live Testing | Live fiber testing through a single port |
| Optional Meter | In-line 1490/1550 nm PON power meter |
| Optional Functions | iOLM-ready, onboard PDF reporting, FIP-400B inspection scope compatibility |
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Designed for longer point-to-point testing with up to 144 km reach in more demanding metro and access environments.
Supports high port-count PON splitters up to 1×128 for FTTx/MDU characterization and troubleshooting.
Supports live-fiber troubleshooting, with optional single-port inline 1490/1550 nm PON power meter support.
EDZ of 0.5 m, ADZ of 2.0 m, and PON dead zone of 25 m help resolve complex network events more clearly.
Industry-leading onboard PDF reporting and post-processing are included for easier documentation and handoff.
Compatible with EXFO iOLM for simplified acquisition, diagnostics, and clearer go/no-go field interpretation.
The 735D is designed for metro/core and FTTx/MDU fiber deployments, high-port-count splitter characterization, and demanding live-fiber troubleshooting scenarios.
According to the official spec sheet, the 735D provides dynamic range up to 42 dB for point-to-point testing up to 144 km.
Yes. The 735D supports high port-count PON splitters up to 1×128, making it suitable for more demanding PON characterization workflows.
The official spec sheet lists event dead zone of 0.5 m, attenuation dead zone of 2.0 m, and PON dead zone of 25 m.
The MaxTester 735D provides up to 12 hours of battery life for extended field use.