Atec EXFO-AXS-100 - Manual (Page 3)

AXS-100 Series
Handheld OTDR
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Usually MM fibers
50 µm or 62.5 µm
Usually SM fibers
Usually MM fibers
EXFO’s AXS-100 Access OTDR combines the industry’s 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’s AXS-100 does not interfere with the CO’s laser transmitters, as it uses an out-of-band wavelength,
as per the ITU-T L.41 recommendation (“Maintenance Wavelength on Fibers Carrying Signals”).
WDM
Coupler
Voice
Data
Splitter
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Drop
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Terminal
Drop
Terminal
Patch Panel Patch Panel
Down branch
Active branches
FDH
Distribution Fiber
OLT
Optical
Video
Transmitter
EDFA
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CO
The AXS-100 Access OTDR: the Definitive
Troubleshooting OTDR
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