EXFO MAX-730D-SM8-XX OTDR 1310/1550nm & 1650nm 

The EXFO MAX-730D-SM8 OTDR is a high-performance handheld optical time domain reflectometer tailored for FTTx, PON, and metro network applications. Featuring 1310nm, 1550nm, and 1650nm live testing on a single port, this rugged tester delivers precise fault diagnostics and network characterisation with a dynamic range of up to 39 dB.

Its iOLM intelligent software simplifies complex OTDR traces into easy-to-read diagnostics with pass/fail results—making it accessible to engineers of all experience levels. The Swap-Out connector ensures ongoing performance and reduced downtime, while the 12-hour battery life supports long field sessions without interruption. Built tough for the field, it includes a 7” outdoor-enhanced touchscreen and a Windows-like interface for quick navigation.

Key Features:

• Dynamic range: 39 dB, testing up to 132 km

• Triple-wavelength: 1310/1550/1650nm

• Short dead zones: EDZ: 0.5 m / ADZ: 2.2 m

• Integrated Visual Fault Locator and optional PON power meter

• iOLM software: One-touch, intelligent trace diagnostics

• 7” outdoor touch screen and rugged, compact design

• Swap-Out connector – replace in-field, no calibration loss

• 12-hour autonomy, USB, LAN and WiFi options

• Compatible with EXFO Exchange for cloud-based test result sharing

Technical Specification:

• Wavelengths: 1310 ±20, 1550 ±20, 1650 ±15 nm

• Event Dead Zone: 0.5 m

• Attenuation Dead Zone: 2.2 m

• Distance Range: 0.1–400 km

• Dynamic Range: 39 dB

• Storage: 2 GB internal (20,000 traces)

• Interfaces: USB 2.0, LAN, optional WiFi/Bluetooth

• Battery Life: 12 hours

• Power Meter Range: –60 to 23 dBm

• Weight: 1.5 kg

• Dimensions: 166 x 200 x 68 mm

• Display: 800 x 480, 7" touchscreen

• Visual Fault Locator Output: > –1.5 dBm (Class 2 laser)

MAX-730D-SM8-XX