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Non-contact, Optical and Laser measurement systems
News Release from: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering | Subject: FTB-200 Compact Platform
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2006
Characterization of metro and access
networks
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering's FTB-200 Compact Platform is a lightweight and portable test platform optimized for multi-technology, multi-application characterization of metro and access networks.
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the launch of the FTB-200 Compact Platform, a lightweight and portable test platform optimized for multi-technology, multi-application characterization of metro and access networks This modular platform holds up to two field-interchangeable modules that are fully compatible with the highly entrenched FTB-100 and FTB-400 platform series
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The FTB-200 platform with its suite of available modules is specifically designed to carry out key testing and troubleshooting tasks on fiber-optic and copper links.
Test technologies well-suited for the FTB-200 Compact Platform include a wide range of singlemode and multimode optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), automated optical loss test sets (OLTSs), legacy and next-generation SONET/SDH analyzers from DS0 up to OC-192, as well as Gigabit Ethernet testers and more test modules to come.
The Compact Platform also offers a built-in power meter, visual fault locator (VFL), fiber-inspection probe and portable Bluetooth printer on an optional basis.
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File transfers and software upgrades can readily be handled through a USB connection.
In addition, all test results obtained from the FTB-200 and its suite of high-performance modules are fully compatible with EXFO's R/T Pro test result management database.
Powered by the Windows CE/Mobile operating system, the FTB-200 Compact Platform delivers the power and versatility of the best-of-class FTB-400 Universal Test System, but in a lightweight and cost-effective design.
Based on an open architecture, the FTB-200 is an evolutionary test solution that can potentially run several software applications and leverage a wide range of standard connectivity features (USB bus, Bluetooth, etc).
"As network operators worldwide are increasingly investing in access and metro network deployments to render voice-, data- and video-over-IP a reality, customers are relying on a reduced number of super technicians that cover multiple mediums, layers and technologies to handle their complex testing requirements," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President of Optical-Layer Product Management.
"Always attuned to our customer needs, we have designed the first truly compact platform for the supertech.
Whether testing triple-wavelength insertion loss at the central office or data integrity of an IP-based network in the core, the FTB-200 Compact Platform is the solution of choice for this new breed of field technician.".
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