Atec EXFO-AXS-100 User Manual
AXS-100 Series
NETWO RK TE STING—OPTICAL
HAND H E LD OTDR
Telecom Test and Measurement
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Compact, rugged, lightweight OTDRs optimized
for access/FT Tx and LAN/WAN network testing
A single unit for testing singlemode as well as 50 and 62.5 μm
multimode fiber
850, 1300, 1310 and 155 0 nm wavelengths, with respective
dynamic ranges of 24, 25, 32 and 30 dB
Unrivaled event dead zone of 0.8 m, for easy location and
characterization of all events
Top user-friendliness: one-touch testing, summary screen,
macrobend finding
Complete connectivity flexibility: USB stick compatibility
and USB cable dat a download
Complete test set with value-added options, including power
meter, visual fault locator (VFL), fiber inspection probe, printer
and IP testing
AXS-100 Series: Four Models to Choose From
AXS-100 Series
Handheld OTDR
EXFO’s 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.
UN I QUE ADVANTAG ES
FasTrace function: one-touch testing for top user-friendliness
8-hour power autonomy
Lightweight: 1 kg
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
Auto-zoom on events
MODEL WA VELENGTHS D YNAMIC RANGES
AXS-100 Access OTDR 1310/1550/1625 nm 29/28/28 dB
Designed for singlemode OTDR troubleshooting
(in-service PON troubleshooting option)
AXS-110-SM Singlemode OTDR 1310/1550 nm 32/30 dB
Ideal for FTTx/access and CATV testing
AXS-110-MM Multimode OTDR 850/1300 nm 24/25 dB
Optimized for enterprise/premises/private network
testing on both 50 and 62.5 μm multimode fiber
AXS-110 All-Fiber OTDR 850/1300/1310/1550 nm 24/25/32/30 dB
Combines singlemode and multimode capabilities
for enterprise/campus/access networks
Span length (distance)
Pass/fail status
Macrobend detector
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The AXS-100’s unique software functionalities provides in-depth
results at a glance.
AXS-100 Series
Handheld OTDR
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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 PO N 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”).
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.
MU LTIM ODE AND SINGLEM ODE 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
Usually MM fibers
50 µm or 62.5 µm
Usually MM fibers
Usually SM fibers
Voice
Data
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