EXFO FTB-2 FTB-2 Pro Modular Test Platform
The EXFO FTB-2 is a compact two slot modular platform for fiber optic and network testing. It is a portable Windows computer mainframe that accepts interchangeable test modules so a technician can set it up for OTDR optical spectrum dispersion or high speed Ethernet and transport testing. The FTB-2 Pro introduced in 2014 was billed by EXFO as the smallest high speed multi technology fiber optic test platform and the standard EXFO FTB-2 is the lower spec version of the same design.
Key Features
- Two-slot modular design: supports a range of modules from OTDRs (the FTB-7000 series such as the FTB-7200D, FTB-7300E, and FTB-7600E) to optical spectrum analyzers dispersion analyzers and multiservice transport testers
- High-speed testing: with the right modules it covers data network testing up to about 100G including Ethernet, OTN, SDH, PDH, Fibre Channel, and CPRI
- Runs like a PC: a Windows operating system lets technicians install third party applications and it supports tools that raise field testing efficiency
- Two versions: the FTB-2 has a dual core processor 4 GB of RAM, and one rechargeable Li-ion smart battery while the FTB-2 Pro has a quad core processor 4 GB of RAM and two batteries
- Widescreen touch display: a 10 inch high resolution display with an enhanced outdoor readable display option
- Connectivity everywhere: USB, Gigabit Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth plus mobile and VPN access
- Cloud integration: compatible with EXFO Connect for asset management and test data management
- Optional built-in power meter and VFL: a visual fault locator and power meter option
- Storage options: internal flash storage in 64 GB and 128 GB versions
- Compact and portable: the platform weighs about 3 kg (6.6 lb) without batteries or modules and about 3.4 kg with the battery on the FTB-2 and 3.9 kg with batteries on the FTB-2 Pro
- Power supply: a 100 to 240 V AC/DC adapter with the Pro using a higher current adapter
Typical Applications
- Fiber network construction, upgrade, and maintenance
- OTDR testing and fault location with FTB-7000 modules
- DWDM and OSNR testing with spectrum analyzer modules
- Chromatic and polarization mode dispersion testing
- High speed Ethernet and transport testing for metro and core networks
- Advanced field and lab testing with multiple modules
Why Choose It
The EXFO FTB-2 gives technicians the power of a high end modular platform in a compact portable form. A PC style operating system and interchangeable modules mean one mainframe can be reconfigured as test needs change.
