The EXFO FTBx-730D is a PON FTTx/MDU OTDR designed for FTTH characterization, splitter testing, MDU fiber deployments, and live fiber troubleshooting. This model is positioned for PON and FTTx/MDU workflows where deep splitter testing and access-network fault isolation are required.
| Brand | EXFO |
| Model | FTBx-730D |
| Application | PON, FTTx/MDU, and point-to-point access network testing |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 39 dB |
| Reach | Up to 132 km P2P |
| Event Dead Zone | 0.5 m |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 2.2 m |
| PON Dead Zone | 30 m |
| Splitter Support | Up to 1×128 |
| Display | 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Live Testing | 1650 nm in-service testing |
| Connector | Swap-Out connector, field-replaceable |
| Optional Functions | iOLM-ready, inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter, VFL, USB tools, FIP-400B inspection scope |
Share your splitter ratio, link distance, live-fiber requirement, application scenario, destination country, and quantity. We can help confirm whether the FTBx-730D fits your PON FTTx/MDU workflow or suggest stronger alternatives when needed.
Purpose-built for FTTx/MDU deployments, splitter testing, point-to-point access links, and passive optical LAN environments.
Offers dynamic range up to 39 dB for point-to-point testing over distances up to 132 km.
Suitable for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to 1×128, supporting end-to-end FTTH characterization.
Supports 1650 nm in-service testing with optional inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter support.
Short EDZ, ADZ, and PON dead zone help isolate events in dense PON and access-network environments.
Field-replaceable connector design helps maintain optical performance without unnecessary downtime.
The FTBx-730D is designed for PON FTTx/MDU OTDR work, including splitter testing, live fiber troubleshooting, FTTH characterization, and point-to-point access links.
The FTBx-730D is suitable for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to 1×128.
Yes. The FTBx-730D supports 1650 nm in-service testing and can be paired with an optional inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter for live-network work.
The FTBx-730D specification lists dynamic range up to 39 dB, point-to-point reach up to 132 km, EDZ of 0.5 m, ADZ of 2.2 m, and PON dead zone of 30 m.
Yes. The FTBx-730D is suitable for MDU deployments, passive optical LAN environments, and broader FTTx troubleshooting.
