980EXP 12-in-1 OTDR

Troubleshooting active PON infrastructure without interrupting subscriber traffic requires effective out-of-band optical filtering. Deploying the 980EXP-B32 variant (1650 nm with 32 dB dynamic range) allows our field engineers to perform in-service testing on active fibers carrying 1310/1490/1550/1577 nm signals at power levels up to 5 dBm. The 980EXP accurately identifies faults across link distances reaching up to 128 km. Having both Auto OTDR and Expert OTDR modes alongside the visual Event Map interface simplifies trace analysis for technicians of varying skill levels while cleanly isolating localized losses.

Outfitting field crews with separate optical and copper testing tools significantly increases gear weight and slows down site dispatches. The 980EXP consolidates 12 essential functions into a single 0.95 kg handheld unit, combining Auto/Expert OTDR, Event Map, Optical Power Meter, Light Source, VFL, Insertion Loss testing, LED light, and a complete RJ45 suite for cable sequence, distance, and tracking. Our field crews especially value generating test reports directly on-site using the mobile phone app. With all-day battery performance, technicians can handle full-shift deployments without worrying about mid-day recharging.

Standardizing optical test gear across subcontractor fleets requires balancing advanced diagnostic capabilities with capital expenditure. At a reference price of $399, the 980EXP delivers exceptional value alongside FirstFiber's free Light Customization program for orders meeting the 20-unit MOQ. We customized our fleet with proprietary model numbers, corporate logos, and custom 480×800 16-bit BMP boot screens at zero additional cost. Supported by flexible multi-wavelength configurations—ranging from single-mode dual-wavelength models to the multimode 980EXP-M22—and rapid 3-to-7 day DHL Air Express shipping, it stands out as an optimal procurement choice.