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Optical Explorer - industry's first optical fiber multimeter
Fiber optic tester that performs link verification and automated fault tracking in seconds. Empowering frontline technicians to explore further and do more.
An innovative, fast and simple-to-use fiber optic tester, Optical Explorer verifies optical links in seconds and automatically explores further when potential issues are suspected. It’s the first optical fiber multimeter (OFM)—an essential handheld tool for fiber optic technicians (it can be compared to multimeters used by electrical technicians). OFMs quickly measure multiple key optical parameters such as loss (dB), optical return loss (dB), length (meters) and power (dBm). They help technicians verify fiber optic link health and troubleshoot potential issues.
Key Features |
Displays fiber length, loss and optical return loss (ORL) in under 3 seconds |
On-the-spot detection and location of common causes of failures |
Intelligent: no settings required make it an essential for any frontline technician’s toolkit |
Built-in power checker and light source |
Patent pending EXFO Advisor 5-star rating scale: qualitative approach to assess fiber links |
Click-out optical connectors and “self-diagnosis” let techs perform maintenance in the field |
Rechargeable battery for over 10 hours of use on a single charge |
Benefits | |
Cut hidden costs to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) | Hidden costs throughout a product’s life make up a massive, yet sometimes overlooked, part of TCO. And it includes more than just the initial purchase price. Optical Explorer’s lifetime calibration, patent-pending click-out optical connector and field replaceable battery empower field techs to do more directly from the field, cutting costly downtime and logistics associated with factory-based updates, maintenance and repairs. |
Meet Optical Explorer | Keeping up with the accelerated pace of fiber deployment plus meeting 5G deployment challenges mean that frontline technicians need a fundamental shift in their testing approach—enter Optical Explorer. |
Make it Simpler Boost your workforce output without increasing headcount | Simple-to-use test tool: intuitive design requires minimal training to use—perfect for frontline field techs no matter their experience level or testing background. Fix problems on the go: minimize the costs and delays associated with deploying level-2 expert support and additional truck rolls. Ultra-lean interface and no complex settings for ease of use and reduction in manual errors. |
Do it Better Upskill frontline techs plus unique 5-star rating scale, to boost work quality | EXFO Advisor validates link quality in seconds, assigning a 1-5 star rating according to industry best practices. With power checking and light source capabilities combined in a rugged and compact form factor, Optical Explorer is a familiar, intuitive field companion that instantly upskills any field technician. Link Mapper improves pinpointing of faulty elements: locates all faults and detectable elements by reading their relative position instead of interpreting distance. |
Do it Faster Speed up installation, service activation, mean time to repair and time to revenue with leaner MOPs for improved ROI and customer satisfaction | Get leaner methods of procedure: confirm link quality and/or identify faults in a simple, one-step quick test. Test insertion loss and ORL in a single-ended process, no need for tedious referencing. Reduce mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) by cutting down on troubleshooting and escalation tickets. Don’t lose time on good links. In 5 seconds, Fault Explorer confirms a pass (IL, ORL and length) on good links while tracking only suspicious events. Frontline technicians leave jobs assured of a smoother, faster service activation or recovery time. |
Do More for Less Bring down OPEX and CAPEX by minimizing cost of ownership without compromising quality | Lifetime calibration, patent-pending click-out optical connector and replaceable battery enable frontline field techs to perform unit repair/maintenance—no shipping logistics or downtime for factory servicing. Empowers large crews of frontline technicians to do more: reduces need for onsite fiber expert. Contractors close more jobs while maximizing ROI due to leaner MOPs and lower cost of ownership |
Get Stronger Networks Take control of QoS and gain confidence in your fiber infrastructure ahead of its next evolution | Less service disruption and troubleshooting tickets as links are verified and fixed at installation and activation. Delivers visibility over the robustness of links in relation to the type of traffic carried. |
Applications |
Any singlemode link up to 40 km (point-to-point) |
FTTx last mile installation |
FTTx service activation and repair, including in-service testing |
Last mile/access network installation and repair |
Fiber health check-up |
Power level testing |
Specifications | |
Optical Explorer | |
Features | Parameters |
Display | 4-inch touch screen |
Size (H x W x D) | 171 mm x 93 mm x 48 mm (6 3/4 in x 3 11/16 in x 1 7/8 in) |
Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) |
Battery Autonomy | >10 hours (typical use |
Battery Charging | < 5-hour charge time when unit is off USB Type-C charging port connector AC/DC charger/adapter input: 100 – 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 1.0 A max, output: 5 V; 2 A |
Interfaces | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, up to WPA2 encryption Bluetooth 4.2 with BLE, Class 2 (compatible with 4.0 smartphones) |
Storage capacity | 1000 test results |
Reporting | Single test: PDF on TestFlow mobile app Batch of tests: online (TestFlow account required) |
Temperature Operating Storage | - 10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F) -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) * |
Relative Humidity Range | ≤ 93 %, non-condensing |
Drop Resistance | 1 m (39 in) |
Display Mirroring | From VNC client |
Note:
* To preserve optimal battery performance, do not expose to high storage temperatures for extended periods of time.
Specifications | |
Optical Explorer | |
Model Overview | |
Model | Description |
OX1 | Optical Explorer |
Options (OX1-XX) | |
I | Installation – 1310/1550 nm |
M | Maintenance – 1650 nm (live) |
PRO-I | Installation – 1310/1550 nm PRO version |
PRO-M | Maintenance – 1650 nm (live) PRO version |
PRO-MI | Installation and Maintenance – 1310/1550/1650 nm (live) PRO version |
PRO-M-PPM | Maintenance – 1650 nm (live) PRO version with inline dual-band power checker |
Optional Permanent Connection Kit (OX1-XX-XX) | |
PCK-PRO | Permanent connection kit with hands-free glove, SC/APC U-Shape click-out optical connector, test cord integrated box |
00 | Without permanent connection kit |
Connector Interface¹ (OX1-XX-XX-XX) | |
88 | SC/APC |
91 | SC/UPC |
Optional Test Cord Box² (OX1-XX-XX-XX-XX) | |
00 | None |
For SC/APC Optical Explorer Connector | TCB-SM-SCA-SCA-20 = SC/APC to SC/APC (SM fiber, 20 m) TCB-SM-SCA-LCA-20 = SC/APC to LC/APC (SM fiber, 20 m) TCB-SM-SCA-FCA-20 = SC/APC to FC/APC (SM fiber, 20 m) TCB-SM-SCA-SCU-20 = SC/APC to SC/UPC (SM fiber, 20 m) TCB-SM-SCA-LCU-20 = SC/APC to LC/UPC (SM fiber, 20 m) TCB-SM-SCA-FCU-20 = SC/APC to FC/UPC (SM fiber, 20 m) |
For SC/UPC Optical Explorer Connector | TCB-SM-SCU-SCU-60 = SC/UPC to SC/UPC (SM fiber, 60 m) TCB-SM-SCU-LCU-60 = SC/UPC to LC/UPC (SM fiber, 60 m) TCB-SM-SCU-FCU-60 = SC/UPC to FC/UPC (SM fiber, 60 m) |
Example: | OX1-PRO-M-88-TCB-SM-SCA-SCA-20 or OX1-PRO-M-PCK-PRO-88 |
Notes:
¹ Fixed connector on Basic model: Fixed connector interface; on Pro model without PCK-PRO option: Click-Out optical connector interface; on PRO model with PCK-PRO option: output of test cord integrated box.
² Not available if PCK-PRO is selected.