The EXFO FTB Lite 720D is a dedicated connected access OTDR designed for efficient, compliant, and secure access-network testing. According to the official spec sheet, it combines always-on mobile connectivity with a rugged OTDR platform for construction, troubleshooting, activation, and data-driven field workflows across modern access networks.
| Brand | EXFO |
| Model | FTB Lite 720D |
| Platform Type | Connected access OTDR |
| Display | 8-inch color touchscreen for bright sunlit environments |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G/4G LTE, GNSS |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 38 dB (SM), 30 dB (MM) |
| Event Dead Zone | 0.7 m (SM and MM) |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 2.5 m (SM and MM) |
| PON Dead Zone | 35 m in singlemode |
| Live Testing | 1650 nm in-service testing through the same OTDR port |
| Fiber Support | SM and quad SM/MM versions available |
| Splitter Support | Up to 1×32 |
| Optional Functions | iOLM-ready, inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter, FIP-500, FastReporter, Swap-Out connector |
| Data Plan | Free 36-month basic data plan |
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Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, and GNSS support connected field workflows without external phone pairing.
Free 36-month basic data plan and EXFO Exchange integration support job tracking, reporting, and faster result sharing.
Supports construction, troubleshooting, activation, and certification workflows across access, PON, and data-center related environments.
Characterize, troubleshoot, and activate live or dark fibers through the same OTDR port, including 1650 nm in-service testing.
Singlemode and quad SM/MM versions are available for broader deployment and private-network use cases.
Supports one-button testing, automatic parameter optimization, and clearer go/no-go diagnostics for field teams.
The FTB Lite 720D is designed for connected access-network testing, including construction, troubleshooting, activation, and compliance-oriented field workflows.
According to the spec sheet, it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G/4G LTE, and GNSS, along with a free 36-month basic data plan for real-time visibility.
Yes. The FTB Lite 720D supports live and dark fiber characterization through the same OTDR port, including 1650 nm in-service testing.
The official spec sheet lists dynamic range up to 38 dB in singlemode and 30 dB in multimode, with EDZ/ADZ of 0.7/2.5 m and a PON dead zone of 35 m in singlemode.
Yes. It is suitable for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to 1×32, service activation for GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, and 10GE EPON, and broader access-network troubleshooting.