EXFO AXS-100 OTDR

Product Specification

AXS-100/ 110

EXFO AXS-100 Handheld OTDR series covers the whole range of short-haul OTDR test applications. Featuring unrivaled event dead zones and first-class dynamic ranges, it includes four models to better suit your specific OTDR testing requirements.

• AXS-110 All-Fiber OTDR
  Combining singlemode and multimode capabilities for enterprise, campus and access networks, this model offers the 850, 1300, 1310 and 1550 nm wavelengths, with respective dynamic ranges of 24, 25, 32 and 30 dB.
• AXS-110-SM Singlemode OTDR
  Ideal for FTTx/access and CATV testing, this model offers the 1310 and 1550 nm wavelengths, with respective dynamic ranges of 32 and 30 dB.
• AXS-110-MM Multimode OTDR
  Optimized for enterprise testing on both 50 and 62.5 μm multimode fiber, this model offers the 850 and 1300 nm wavelengths, with respective dynamic ranges of 24 and 25 dB.
• AXS-100 Access OTDR
  Designed for singlemode OTDR troubleshooting, it features an in-service PON troubleshooting option and offers the 1310, 1550 and 1625 nm wavelengths, with respective dynamic ranges of 29, 28 and 28 dB.

Key Features

• FasTrace function: one-touch testing for top user-friendliness
• 8-hour power autonomy
• USB port (memory-stick compatible) for easy data transfer
• Large internal memory (up to 500 results)
• Transflective color display for viewing clear results under bright sunlight
• Superior automated analysis for a better, easier
  and faster diagnosis
• Automatic pass/fail analysis and macrobend locating

The AXS-110 OTDR: the LAN/WAN Test Solution

Easy Location and Characterization of Events
The AXS-110 OTDR models help you boost test productivity for inside-plant applications. Its exceptional 0.8 m event dead zone enables you to easily locate and characterize all events between the transmitter and the central office’s fiber, access and FTTH network applications, where events are usually closely spaced.

Multimode and Singlemode Flexibility
The AXS-110 All-Fiber OTDR combines singlemode and multimode functionalities, ideal for premises/private/enterprise network testing. Test multimode fiber within premises, or singlemode fiber between premises—all with a single OTDR unit—and maximize your return on investment.

End-to-End PON Characterization
The AXS-110 OTDR models let you test through high-port-count splitters—even 1 x 32 splitters—perfect for passive optical network (PON) testing.

AXS-110 All-Fiber OTDR: Key Advantages

• Perfect tool for tier-2 certification of premises networks
• Pass/fail features that comply with industry standards such as TIA 568c and IEEE 802.3ah
• Highest dynamic range of the industry for a handheld OTDR
• Power meter option, for crosschecking the total loss using the built-in OTDR laser in continuous source mode

The AXS-100 Access OTDR: the Definitive Troubleshooting OTDR

EXFO AXS-100 Access OTDR combines the industry leading OTDR technology with power meter functionalities in one powerful handheld unit. Optimized for point-to-point testing of passive optical networks (PON) within FTTx architectures, it offers several wavelength configurations and a wide range of options, for first-class flexibility.

In-Service PON Troubleshooting Option
The AXS-100 Access OTDR is specifically designed for in-service PON troubleshooting. It features an optional dedicated port for testing at 1625 nm incorporating a filter that rejects all unwanted signals (1310, 1490 and 1550 nm) that could contaminate the OTDR measurement. The filter only lets through the 1625 nm OTDR signal, ensuring accurate OTDR measurements.

In-service OTDR troubleshooting of optical fiber does not interfere with the normal operation and expected performance of the information channels. EXFO AXS-100 does not interfere with the CO laser transmitters, as it uses an out-of-band wavelength, as per the ITU-T L.41 recommendation (Maintenance Wavelength on Fibers Carrying Signals).

 

Unique Trace Analysis Software Features, for Fast, Reliable Results

AXS-100 series OTDRs make link assessment a fast, simple task, providing unparalleled ease of use, even for technicians with little background in optical/OTDR testing. Designed for boosting OTDR testing efficiency, whether for multimode or singlemode applications, the AXS-100 software offers:
 

• Full access to OTDR traces from major test equipment manufacturers
  Based on the universal Bellcore format (.sor, Telcordia SR-4731), the software lets you access OTDR traces from various test and measurement manufacturers. You can therefore seamlessly switch to the AXS-100 series and still refer to your previously archived OTDR files.
   
• Summary screen
  View all your test results at once. Enjoy fail-safe OTDR post-analysis.
   
• Faster acquisition ive seconds
  Spend less time retrieving your OTDR traces, speeding up your test cycles.
   
• Best-in-class software analysis
  EXFO leading expertise in OTDR testing and trace analysis lets you benefit from high-end software in a handheld unit. Focus on what real: generate a list of all events actually present on the link.