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980EXT Pro mini OTDR

$350
★★★★★
* Ref. Price

Description

9 Functions in 1 device

1) OTDR
2) EVENT MAP
3) Optical Light Source
4) Optical Power Meter
5) Visual Fault Locator
6) Insertion Loss Testing
7) End-face Inspection (Probe sold separately)
8) Ethernet Cable Testing
9) LED Light

Features
1) Single, dual wavelength light-weight OTDR
2) Combines all essential fiber tests in one handheld with OPM, OLS, VFL, etc
3) Easy to understand OTDR analysis with event map result view and pass/fail indications
4) Access network or point-to-point network verification or troubleshooting
5) Upgrades easily in the field
6) All-day battery life

Configuration

Model980EXT-D22980EXT-D24980EXT-D26980EXT-D20SF
Wavelength1310nm & 1550nm1310nm & 1550nm1310 & 1550nm1550nm
Dynamic Range22/20dB24/22dB26/24dB20dB
Testing Range3m to 70km3m to 80km3m to 100km3m to 70km
OTDR
Power Meter
Light Source
Visual Fault Locator
Insertion Loss Testing
LED Light
Event Mapxx
RJ45 Cable Testingxx
Microscopexx
Active Fiber Testingxxx

Specification

General
Size/Weight175x105x45mm/ 450g (Battery included)
Display4.3 inch touch-sensitive TFT Screen, 800×480 Resolution
Interface2×USB,1xSD port,1xOTDR port, 1xVFL port, 1xPower Meter Port, 1xCharging Port
Power SupplyInput: 100V(ac) to 240V(ac), 50~60Hz, 0.8A; Output: 9V(DC), 2A
5200mAh/3.7V Lithium battery (with air traffic certification)
BatteryStandby Time>10 hours
Power SavingBack light: Common/Highligh/Power saving/Customized
Auto power off: Never/1min/5min/10min/30min/60min
Data StorageSD Card: 2GB (about 100,000 curves)
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Korean, Italian, Portugal, Russian
Operating temperature and humidity-10℃~+55℃, ≤95% (non-condensation)
Storage temperature and humidity-20℃~+80℃, ≤95% (non-condensation)
OTDR Module
Pulse Width5ns, 10ns, 20ns, 50ns, 100ns, 200ns, 500ns, 1μs, 2μs, 5μs, 10μs
Distance Range100m, 500m,2km, 5km, 10km, 20km, 40km, 60km, 90km
Sampling ResolutionMinimum 0.2m
Sampling PointMaximum 64,000 points
Linearity≤0.05dB/dB
Averaging Time10s, 15s, 30s, Real Time, Customized
Scale IndicationX axis: 4~70m/div, Y axis: 0.09~5dB/div
Distance Accuracy±(1m+measuring distance×3×10^-5+sampling resolution) ( excluding IOR uncertainty)
Loss ThresholdAuto, Customized
Loss ResolutionAuto, Customized
Distance Resolution0.01m
IOR Setting1.0~1.9, 0.0001 step
Unitskm, miles, kfeet
OTDR Trace FormatTelcordia universal, SOR, issue 2(SR-4731)
VFL Module
Wavelength650nm
Output Power10mw, CLASSIII B
Range12km
Launching ModeCW/2Hz
OPM Module
Wavelength850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625/1650nm
Test Range-70~+ 10dBm (in default) or -50~+ 26dBm
Resolution0.01
Accuracy±0.35dB±1nW
Modulation270/1k/2k Hz, Pi≥-40dBm
OLS Module
WavelengthSame as OTDR Wavelengths
Output Power-10 to -4dBm±2dB
Output modeCW/270/1k/2k Hz

Download

Download 980EXT OTDR Datasheet

Video Demo

980EXT OTDR Video Demo

Customization

FirstFiber Technologies offers two types of customization services for you to choose from, Light Customization and Deep Customization. You can refer to the details here.
If you would like a Light Customization based on the 980EXT OTDR, please provide requirements according to the instructions below. If you prefer a Deep Customization, please contact our sales team to discuss the details.

Instructions
Model NumberMax 8 characters, no special characters allowed.
LogoHigh Resolution. (.jpg, .bmp, .psd, .cdr, etc)
Boot Screen800×480 px, format .bmp, and color depth 16-bit
LanguagePlease contact sales to request the English version of the field list.

Light customization (Model, LOGO, and Language) are 100% FREE OF CHARGE, but MoQ 20

Packaging & Shipping

Standard Packaging

ModelQty/CartonNet WeightGross WeightSize
980EXT1011.5 KG13.5 KG30x35x50cm

Non-Standard Packaging

ModelQty/CartonNet WeightGross WeightSize
980TEK11.15 KG1.5 KGCarton #3

At FirstFiber Technologies, all test instruments are dispatched via DHL Air Express, reaching global destinations within 3 to 7 days. Please note that the downloadable shipping price list is for reference only. For precise shipping costs, please refer to the final quote provided by your sales representative.

Customer Reviews

5.0 / 5.0 ★★★★★ Based on 38 customer reviews
Alistair Pembroke
August 15, 2026

Testing active FTTx subscriber drops without interrupting live optical signals requires reliable out-of-band filtering. Deploying the 980EXT-D20SF single-wavelength model (1550 nm, 20 dB dynamic range) allows our field teams to perform live fiber testing on active lines across distances extending up to 70 km. The 4.3-inch touch-sensitive TFT display (800×480 resolution) provides high trace legibility during outdoor cabinet inspections, while the minimum 0.2 m sampling resolution across 64,000 sampling points cleanly isolates closely spaced patch panel events. Trace files export seamlessly in standard Telcordia universal SOR format (issue 2 SR-4731) onto the included SD card, which stores up to 100,000 curves for effortless post-processing.

Martin Kovač
July 2, 2026

Carrying separate instruments for optical reflectometry, power metering, and copper validation creates significant operational inefficiency for field technicians. The 980EXT Pro mini OTDR consolidates nine essential field functions into a single 450 g handheld chassis (175×105×45 mm), combining an OTDR, Event Map visualizer, Optical Light Source, wideband Optical Power Meter, 10 mW VFL, Insertion Loss tester, Ethernet cable wiremapper, fiber end-face inspection probe interface, and LED flashlight. Utilizing the 980EXT-D26 dual-wavelength model (1310/1550 nm with 26/24 dB dynamic range) allows our teams to characterize spans up to 100 km. The air-certified 3.7V 5200 mAh lithium battery easily provides over 10 hours of standby time during demanding multi-site field shifts.

Cedric Dupont
May 19, 2026

Standardizing test equipment across subcontracted installation crews requires balancing technical capability, field durability, and cost. At a reference price of $350, the 980EXT Pro provides complete multi-functional testing capability 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 800×480 16-bit BMP boot screens at zero additional charge. Multi-language menu support (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, and Russian) allows seamless deployment across our international teams. Backed by rapid 3-to-7 day DHL Air Express shipping, this kit represents a top-tier procurement choice for B2B optical network fleets.

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