FX150+

Handheld Mini OTDR for Point-to-Point

and FTTx/PON Applications

Mini OTDR for FTTx and Metro Fiber Networks

With up to 256,000 data points and 3 cm resolution, the FX150+
mini OTDR offers superior measurement accuracy for installation,
maintenance and troubleshooting of FTTx, Mobile FrontHaul/
BackHaul and Metro fiber networks. The compact, lightweight
PON test set can be incorporated with power meter, light source,
fiber inspection probe and VFL test options which add exceptional
versatility to the unit.

Platform Highlights Key Features

• Robust, handheld design for demanding field test conditions • Standard OTDRs for Pt-Pt or PON optimized OTDRs available
• High resolution, 5” TFT color touch-screen suitable for both • Supports up to 4 wavelengths including Quad MM/SM
indoor and outdoor use - MM: 850, 1300 nm
• Fast boot-up for fiber troubleshooting and restoration - SM: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 and 1650 nm
• Intuitive display, function keys and touch-screen for fast • Dynamic range up to 46 dB
navigation and easy operation - Testing long Point-Point fiber links up to 180 km (110 miles)
• Internal data storage - PON OTDR for single or cascaded PON links with up to
• Micro-USB OTG interface for flash drives, fiber inspection 1:256 split ratios built using balanced, unbalanced or taps
probe connection and test data transfer • Optimized dead zones (DZ) for FTTx/PON applications
• Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery with capacity - Event 0.8 m, Attenuation 3.5 m typical
indicator, low voltage alarm and Auto-off function - PON ≤16.5m (13 dB loss, 25 ns PW, non-reflective splitter)
• Continuous operation >9 hours without recharging batteries • Filtered OTDR port for in-service testing at 1625 or 1650 nm
• Built-in WiFi option: • Telcordia [Link] file format
- Perform software upgrades using Windows® PC • Generate and save results in sor, png or pdf formats
- Upload test data to Fiberizer® Cloud via Internet connection • Auto mode - setup, events detection, and trace diagnostics
- Connect wirelessly to Fiber Inspection Microscope • V-Scout option – Smart Link Mapping derived from multiple
• Built-in Bluetooth® option: test acquisitions and displayed using intuitive icons
- Pair with mobile devices/Windows® PC to transfer test results • PON OTDR Smart Link Mapping for different PON link
• Remote measurement using EZ Remote, VNC, or built-in web configurations - balanced, unbalanced and/or Taps
based software • Markers for distance, attenuation, reflectance and splice loss
measurements
• Fixed or Universal interface option with interchangeable
optical adapters (SC, ST, FC) for OTDR port
• Power meter, light source, fiber inspection probe, and VFL
 FEATURES
Loads of Features You Can Depend On
Fast Startup Live Fiber Check
The FX150+ powers up and is ready to perform OTDR The OTDR automatically checks if light is present on the fiber
measurements in less than 30 seconds, making it one of the under test which can interfere with OTDR measurements prior to
fastest units in the industry. Technicians can select the desired making any measurement. The unit disables the laser transmitter
Test Mode from the Fiber Menu and begin work almost if an active fiber is detected preventing any possible service
immediately or be in the position to locate and restore fiber disruption and potential receiver damage.
breaks quickly.
V-Scout Link Mapping
Auto Mode Advanced algorithms evaluate separate acquisitions and
Intuitive Fiber menu structure simplifies test parameter setup characterize Point-to-Point or PON fiber spans with balanced
and measurements are fully automated and optimized, so even splitters, unbalanced splitters or Taps assigning intuitive symbols
“OTDR beginners” can test quickly and efficiently. The unit for specific network elements. Custom Links Test Profiles can
determines total fiber length, total link loss, fiber attenuation be applied for different network topologies such a balanced
and generates full event table. splitter or tap routes. This feature eliminates event interpretation
and provides greater analysis confidence to the technician,
regardless of OTDR skill set.

Advanced Analysis for Experts

OTDR test parameters can be set manually or automatically OTDR Results
depending on test requirements or technician skill level. Traces are saved in industry standard Telcordia SR-4731 sor
format. Job, Cable, Fiber and Trace ID information can be
The fiber trace is displayed and results are listed in an easy-to defined for each trace which is then used to store data in a
read event table that compares fiber attenuation, splice loss logical hierarchy for easy sorting and retrieval afterwards. A flat
and reflectance against user defined thresholds. file naming convention is also supported and can be invoked
depending on user preference.
Advanced LSA loss measurement using 5 markers enables
skilled technicians to analyze splices and fiber sections with
the highest possible accuracy. The ability to add/delete/edit
optical events enhances the event table when very low loss
events go undetected or when landmarks need to be inserted.

Powerful zooming functions remain at the technician’s disposal

to pinpoint faults with greater certainty and precision especially
during fiber splicing operations.

Software and event table displays locations of possible

macrobends when multi-wavelength measurements are
performed.

Simple Software Upgrades

Firmware upgrades are performed easily via the micro USB
port connected to a PC. Updates are available at no charge for
registered users.

Extended Battery Operation

The OTDR provides over 9 hours of operation on a single charge.
A low voltage indicator warns the user when the device power
reaches critical levels.

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 FEATURES/OPTIONS
Power Meter, Light Source and VFL Options
The broadband power meter allows users to check the
presence of any optical signals and perform accurate signal level
measurements. Calibrated wavelengths for legacy transmission
systems including newer PON systems are all available. The PONT
meter allows users to simultaneously measure 1490 and 1577
nm PON OLT signals and merge values into the OTDR test report.

The OTDR port doubles as a stable source when the light source
option is ordered. Used in conjunction with the built-in OPM, the
unit provides integrated loss test functionality.

An optional visible laser “red light” source allows users to

visually troubleshoot splices, connectors and fiber management
enclosures.

Fiberscope Option
VeEX offers microscopes for checking contamination on single
and multi-fiber (MPO/MTP optical connectors. The large color
display allows images to be viewed in great detail while the
embedded software captures and automatically freezes the
focused image before performing end-face analysis. Graphic
and Tabular Pass/Fail results per the latest IEC 61300-3-35
standard are also provided.

Inspection of both female bulkhead adapters and male

connectors is supported. A wide range of inter-changeable tips
including FC, SC, LC, E2000, and other special types are available
in either UPC or APC formats. Multi-fiber inspection and analysis
of MPO/MTP connectors with Pass/Fail is supported.

Depending on the fiberscope, connection is either via the unit’s

micro-USB port or WiFi adaptor. Images can be
saved internally or they can be transferred to a Fiberizer Scope
software application on a Windows® PC for further analysis and
reporting. Saved images can also be uploaded to Fiberizer
Desktop Plus software or Fiberizer Cloud application.

OTDR Trace Analysis and

Documentation
Fiberizer® Desktop Plus

Fiberizer Desktop Plus, is a standalone PC software application

to analyze traces acquired by the OTDR. Users can edit traces,
view event tables, and generate basic reports.

The version also supports batch processing and advanced report

generation for analyzing multiple fibers in a cable.

The software does not require Internet access to operate, but

it can be interfaced to Fiberizer Cloud at any time.

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 FIBERIZER CLOUD
Work from Anywhere, Anytime
Fiberizer® Cloud
FiberizerTM Cloud not only empowers the OTDR, but also the
workforce. Going way beyond traditional OTDR reporting
methods, this cloud-based solution provides superior
centralized test data management capabilities including
powerful web based trace analyses. Traces can be uploaded
directly from the OTDR via Internet connection from almost
anywhere, at anytime because FiberizerTM Cloud is a 24/7 full
online web service.

Streamlining Onsite Data Reporting

Fiber technicians and contractors tasked to validate new fiber installations or restoring cable routes after an outage are generally obliged
to submit measured data (.sor files) and related documentation to the network operator as proof of delivery before being paid. Valuable
time however is often wasted after the onsite work is completed, because critical test files are usually first stored to some local storage
media before being transferred to a colleague via email for verification and further reporting.

FiberizerTM Cloud streamlines this information exchange, eliminating costly paper, e-mail or other time consuming communication
methods - instead, time wastage can be avoided by transferring traces of jobs completed directly from the OTDR to FiberizerTM Cloud.
Professional PDF or MS Excel reporting functionality is also available, and users can create their own templates for reports. Bidirectional
analysis of OTDR traces, tested from both ends of the optical fiber, can also be performed.

Fiberizer Cloud Connectivity

Pair the FX150+ OTDR via Bluetooth to a mobile smartphone, laptop or tablet PC and efficiently upload test data directly to the cloud
server using any available wireless technology (3G, WiFi).

Total Compatibility
Fiberizer Cloud fully supports HTML5, and is compatible with all mobile device and macOS® browsers, not limiting users to PC platforms
only. OTDR trace files in Telcordia SR-4731 *.sor formats are securely transferred via HTTPS connection, a fast reliable communication
protocol commonly used in today’s Internet applications. Another outstanding feature is compatibility with other OTDR vendor trace
data formats, so users can reference or compare other OTDR traces and vice versa.

Peace of Mind
With Fiberizer Cloud OTDR trace viewer you never need to install or update the application, thus reducing maintenance time and
expenses. Fiberizer Cloud is constantly updated, so you always have the most up-to-date analysis capability for your fiber optic network.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Specifications1
Parameter Specification
Wavelength (±20 nm) 2
Multimode - 850/1300, Singlemode - 1310/1490/1550/1625/1650
(refer to ordering guide)
Parameter Single Mode Multimode
Dynamic Range (dB) 3
Refer to ordering guide
Pulse width (ns) 3, 5, 10, 25, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 3, 5, 10, 25, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000
3000, 10000, 20000 (where applicable)
Event dead zone (m)4 Refer to ordering guide
Attenuation deadzone (m)5 Refer to ordering guide
PON dead zone (m) 6
≤16.5m n/a
Distance range (km) 0.1 to 400 0.1 to 80
Reflectance Accuracy ±2 dB
Distance Measurement Accuracy (m)7 ±(0.5 + resolution + 3x10-5 x L)
Index of Refraction (Fiber Model) 1.2000 to 1.8000 in steps of 0.0001
Sampling resolution (m) 0.03 up to 16m (model dependent)
Sampling points Up to 256,000
Linearity (dB) ±0.03
Measurement time (seconds) RealTime 2Hz/Low or 10Hz/High or predefined values starting at 5 seconds
Memory capacity >10,000 traces, Telcordia SR-4731 sor format
Fiber analysis Automatic, event table, user defined PASS/FAIL thresholds
Fiber type (µm) Single mode, 9/125 and/or Multimode 50/125
Smart Link Mapping (V-Scout) Smart Link Mapping using intuitive icons derived from multiple test acquisitions
OTDR Laser safety Class 1
Optical connectors (OTDR) Fixed connector or optional universal interface with interchangeable adaptors

Options Specification
Visual Fault Locator (VFL) Optional
-Wavelength (nm) 650 ±10
-Output (mW ) 8
+3
-Laser Safety IEC 60825-1, Class II
-Mode CW and 1 Hz
Light Source (LS) - (O/P shared with OTDR) Optional
-Wavelengths (nm) As per OTDR laser fitted
-Output power (dBm) >-2.5 SM and/or >-4 MM
-Level Instability (dB) 0.02 SM and/or 0.05 MM (15 min); 0.1 dB (8 hr)
-Modulation (Hz) 270, 330, 1000, and 2000
Optical Power Meter (OPM) Optional
-Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625/1650
-Power range (dBm) -60 to +16 or -50 to +26
-Tone Detection 270, 330, 1000, or 2000 Hz
-Accuracy, % ±5 (For high power OPM: -35 dBm and ±10 below -35 dBm)
-Linearity, % ±2.5
Optical connectors (LS/VFL/OPM) Universal adaptor interface, FC/SC/ST/LC adaptors optional
Notes:
1. Unless noted, all specifications are valid at 23°C ± 2°C (73.4°F ± 3.6°F) using FCUPC connectors.
2. Typical central/nominal wavelength deviation for 850, 1300, 1310, and 1550 nm is ±20; for 1490/1625/1650 nm it is typically ≤10 nm depending
on optical configuration.
3. Typical dynamic range after three-minute averaging and SNR = 1 using longest pulse. Multimode dynamic range specified for 62.5 μm fiber;
for 50 μm fiber, expect typical 3 dB reduction.
4. Typical deadzone using 3 ns pulse with 850 nm multimode reflectance at -45 dB and 1310 nm singlemode reflectance at -45 dB.
5. Typical deadzone using 3 ns pulse: 850 nm multimode reflectance -45 dB and 1310 nm singlemode reflectance -55 dB and dynamic range
<39 dB; for dynamic range >43 dB, attenuation deadzone 3 meters typical; 1550/16xxnm may be slightly larger
6. Typical value for non reflective splitter, 16.5 dB loss and PW 25 ns.
7. Excludes uncertainty due to fiber refractive index (IoR) setting.
8. +3 mW SM, 1 mW MM 50/125µm
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 ORDERING
Ordering Information
Order # Wavelength (nm) Dynamic Range (dB) Event4 Attenuation5 PON Applications
Multimode
Z06-05-070P 850/1300 27/27 <1 ≤5 n/a Multimode network
Multimode/Point-to-Point Singlemode
Z06-05-071P 850//1310 22//27 ≤1.5 MM// 5 MM//3.5 SM n/a MM and SM short/medium-haul
<1 SM
Z06-05-072P 850/1300// 27/27//38/35 ≤1.5 MM// 5 MM//3.5 SM n/a MM and SM short/medium-haul
1310/1550 <1 SM
Point-to-Point Singlemode - 1 Wavelength
Z06-05-073P 1550 36 0.8 <4 typ. n/a Short/Ultra Long network
Z06-05-075P 1650 (F) 32 0.8 <4 typ. n/a PON drop
Z06-05-074P 1625 (F) 41 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a PON drop, Longhaul Fault Locator
Z06-05-076P 1650 (F) 41 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a PON drop, Longhaul Fault Locator
Point-to-Point Singlemode - 2 Wavelengths
Z06-05-077P 1310/1550 38/36 0.8 <4 typ. n/a Short/medium haul, wireless
fronthaul and backhaul
Z06-05-078P 1310/1550 40/38 0.8 <4 typ. n/a LAN/WAN to Metro Network
Z06-05-079P 1310/1550 43/43 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a LAN/WAN to very Longhaul
Network
Z06-05-080P 1310/1550 46/45 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a LAN/WAN to very Longhaul
Network
Point-to-Point Singlemode - 3 Wavelengths
Z06-05-081P 1310/1490/1550 39/35/36 0.8 <4 typ. n/a Short/medium haul, wireless
fronthaul and backhaul
Z06-05-082P 1310/1550/1625 39/36/39 0.8 <4 typ. n/a Short/medium haul, wireless
fronthaul and backhaul
Point-to-Point Singlemode - In-Service Testing*
Z06-05-083P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 40/38//39 0.8 <4 typ. n/a Short/long haul, wireless
fronthaul/backhaul
Z06-05-084P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 43/43//39 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a Short/long haul, wireless
fronthaul/backhaul
Z06-05-085P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 45/45//41 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a X-long, wireless front/backhaul
Z06-05-086P 1310/1550//1650 (F) 40/38//39 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a Short/long networks
Z06-05-087P 1310/1550/1650 (F) 43/43//39 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a Short/long networks
Z06-05-088P 1310/1550/1650 (F) 45/44/41 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a X-long, wireless front/backhaul
Z06-05-089P 1310/1490/1550// 40/37/37//39 0.8 3.5 typ. n/a Short/medium networks
1625 (F)
PON Optimized OTDRs**
Z06-05-058P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 40/38//39 0.8 <4 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 64 PON total splitter
Z06-05-059P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 43/43//40 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 128 PON total splitter
Z06-05-060P 1310/1550//1625 (F) 45/44//41 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 256 PON total splitter
Z06-05-061P 1310/1550/1650 (F) 40/38//39 0.8 <4 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 64 PON total splitter
Z06-05-062P 1310/1550/1650 (F) 43/43//40 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 128 PON total splitter
Z06-05-063P 1310/1550/1650 (F) 45/44//41 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 256 PON total splitter
Z06-05-064P 1625 (F) 41 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 128 PON total splitter
Z06-05-065P 1650 (F) 41 0.8 3.5 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 128 PON total splitter
Z06-05-066P 1310/1550 40/38 0.8 <4 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 64 PON total splitter
Z06-05-067P 1310/1550 43/43 0.8 3 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 128 PON total splitter
Z06-05-068P 1310/1550 46/45 0.8 3 typ. ≤16.5 m Up to 256 PON total splitter

*Can be used to test PON drop fiber or single splitter line with up to 16 split depending on dynamic range
**PON optimized OTDRs are specifically designed and built for cascade PON networks with 3 balanced splitter or numerous unbalanced
splitters or Taps
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 GENERAL INFO.

Order # Additional Options

499-05-638 V-Scout Link Mapper (Standard Option for PON OTDR)
Z06-00-008P DI-1000 Video Fiber Scope, USB 2.0 version w/PC connectors (1.25 mm, 2.5 mm, LC and SC/FC)
Z06-00-053P DI-3000 WiFi Digital Fiber Inspection Microscope kit for Single and Multi-Fiber Connectors including standard accessories

*Additional optical configurations available upon request with a maximum dynamic range of 46 dB for single mode lasers. Consult factory.

General Specifications
Dimensions 150 x 150 x 70 mm (5.9 x 5.9 x 2.75”)
Weight w/battery 0.86kg (1.89 lbs) nominal for 2 lasers
Weight w/battery 1.04kg (2.25 lbs) nominal for 3 lasers
Battery 10Ah smart Li-Poly battery
Battery Autonomy >9 hours continuous operation
Operating Temperature 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)
Storage Temperature -40˚C to 60˚C (-40˚F to 140˚F)
Humidity 0% to 95%, non-condensing
Display 5” TFT 800 x 480 color touchscreen LCD
Interfaces Micro-B USB 2.0 OTG
USB A 2.0 via OTG cable
10/100Base-T via OTG adapter (optional)
Built-in: WiFi 802.11b/g/n (optional),
Bluetooth (optional)
AC Adaptor Input: 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 1.5A max
Output: 12 VDC
Memory Internal 16 Gbyte micro SD card
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
(others supported on demand)
Certifications CE & ROHS compliant
Safety Standards FX150+ OTDR - IEC 61010-1, Class III (GOST 12.2.091)
AC adaptor - IEC 61010-1, Class II (GOST 12.2.091)

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