ONXF-730-42-204-NTX
VIAVI OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-42-204-NTX DOCSIS 3.1 Field Tester, NTX Package, 42/204 MHz Module
OneExpert HFC ONX-730 new unit with NTX package and 42/204 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module, testing Ethernet and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps
- Standard
- IEEE 802.3 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G Ethernet
- Test Results
- Ethernet Frames, IP Connectivity, Ping, Trace route, Web Connectivity, Speed Test up to 10 Gbps
- 10GBase-T RJ-45 Electrical
- 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G
- SFP+ Optical Ethernet
- 1G, 10G (SFP dependent)
Overview
The VIAVI ONXF-730-42-204-NTX is a OneExpert HFC ONX-730 new-unit package without optics. It ships with the ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 sweep-ready module (42/204 MHz upstream, 1.0/1.2 GHz downstream), the ONX 730 NTX software package, OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi and 10G SpeedCheck.
The OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730) platform validates DOCSIS, Ethernet, PON and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps in under a minute. Test Process Automation (TPA) provides one-button OneCheck workflows with pass/fail results, intended to improve process compliance and reduce repeat visits.
DOCSIS and RF
The ONX-720/730 extends the ONX-620/630 platform and preserves its RF and DOCSIS testing features, including support for existing RF modules. On the ONX-730 NTX configuration the Return Signal Generator with loopback and Ingress Expert are standard, while Reverse Sweepless Sweep, QAM Video MPEG Verification and Field View with RSG are available as options.
Design
The instrument is IP54 rated, weatherproof, drop-tested and modular, with an upgrade path to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0. It includes GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support, and a field-replaceable 96 Wh battery for multi-day use.
Key Features
- Unified OneCheck workflow automating pass/fail tests for DOCSIS, Ethernet and WiFi
- Ethernet, DOCSIS and WiFi 7 throughput validation up to 10 Gbps in under a minute
- Includes ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 module (42/204 MHz)
- ONX 730 NTX software package included
- OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi and 10G SpeedCheck standard
- Return Signal Generator with loopback and Ingress Expert standard
- 10GBase-T RJ-45 Ethernet testing interface and SFP+ port
- WiFi 7 2x2 testing in 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
- Hyper Spectrum FFT gapless upstream ingress scanning
- USB fiber scope support with Auto Analysis
- Smart Access Anywhere remote coaching and training via PC or mobile connection (optional)
- IP54-rated, drop-tested, modular design
- Integrated GPS, StrataSync and VIAVI Mobile Tech app support
- Field-replaceable 96 W/hr Li-Ion battery for multi-day use
- Modular path to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0
Specifications
Ethernet
| Standard | IEEE 802.3 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Test Results | Ethernet Frames, IP Connectivity, Ping, Trace route, Web Connectivity, Speed Test up to 10 Gbps |
| 10GBase-T RJ-45 Electrical | 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G |
| SFP+ Optical Ethernet |
1G, 10G (SFP dependent)
Optional
|
| SFP+ Electrical Ethernet |
100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G
Optional
|
WiFi
| OneCheck WiFi (Connected Mode) | WiFi - 7 2x2 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) 2.4, 5, 6 GHz bands |
|---|---|
| Test Results | Signal strength (RSSI), Standard, Width, Max Router PHY Rate, IP/Web connectivity, Throughput Tests (SpeedCheck, Ookla Speedtest, iPerf) |
Throughput/Performance Tests
| TCP Throughput Test |
VIAVI SpeedCheck: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps; Ookla Speedtest: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps; VIAVI TrueSpeed (RFC-6349): 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps
SpeedCheck standard; Ookla Speedtest and TrueSpeed optional
|
|---|---|
| Performance | Up to 10 Gbps for SpeedCheck, Ookla Speedtest, TrueSpeed, iPerf client: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps |
| Test Results | Delay, Upstream and Downstream Bit Rates |
Bluetooth Communications
| Communication Interface | Bluetooth v5.0, BLE 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Smart Device Support |
VIAVI Mobile Tech app, Android 8 or newer, iOS12 or newer
Recommendation
|
Optical Fiber Scope Support
| USB Optical Fiber Scope | P5000i, FiberChek Probe |
|---|---|
| Results for Zone Defects | Pass/Fail |
| Results for Zone Scratches | Pass/Fail |
| Low Mag Field-of-View (FOV) | Horizontal 740 μm, Vertical 550 μm |
| High Mag Field-of-View (FOV) | Horizontal 370 μm, Vertical 275 μm |
| Particle Size Detection | <1 μm |
| Power Source | USB port |
Frequency
| Range | 0.5 to 1,218 MHz |
|---|---|
| Accuracy |
±10 ppm
typical @25°C
|
Downstream Analysis — Port 1
| Max Input Power | 60 dBmV total integrated power |
|---|---|
| Operation on Powered TAP | Operate with up to 90 VAC/DC on input port |
| Power Detection/Notification | Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 1 above 2 Volts |
| Return Loss | >9 dB |
| Auto Channel Plan Builder | Auto detection of channels (analog, digital, QAM, OFDM) |
Upstream Analysis — Port 2
| Ingress Spectrum Scan | 0.5–204 MHz, calibrated range 4-204 MHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −45 dBmV |
| RBW | 300 kHz |
| Min Detectable Level Upstream | −55 dBmV |
| Dynamic Range | 50 dB |
| Max Total Integrated Power | 55 dBmV, 4–10 MHz, 60 dBmV, 10 to 204 MHz |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C
|
| Sampling Rate | Hyper Spectrum FFT Gapless technology - no missed samples, spans 0.5 to 110 MHz, 110 to 160 MHz, and 160 to 204 MHz |
| Return Loss | >9.5 dB |
| Operation on Powered TAP | Operate with up to 90 V AC/DC on input port |
| Power Detection/Notification | Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 2 above 2 Volts |
Analog Channel Measurement
| Video And Audio Levels | Dual |
|---|---|
| Standards | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Min Detectable Signal |
−50 dBmV
single channel
|
| Level Accuracy | ±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C |
| RBW | 300 kHz |
Downstream Digital Channel Analysis
| Calibrated Power Levels | -20 dBmV to +50 dBmV |
|---|---|
| Level Accuracy | ±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C |
| Modulation(s) | 64, 128, and 256 QAM, OFDM |
| Annex A | 5.057 to 6.952 MSPS for 64, 128, and 256 QAM |
| Annex B | 5.057 MSPS for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Annex C | 5.274 MSPS for 64 QAM, and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Regional demods | DVB-C |
| Measurements | Full span MER; Ingress under carrier — full span ingress noise trace; Group delay and in-channel response (ICR); Digital quality index (DQI) overtime; Errored/severely errored seconds; Level, measured symbol rate, carrier frequency, modulation, interleaver depth |
OFDM Signal Performance Metrics
| OFDM Channels | 24-192 MHz wide − up to 3 active OFDM channels |
|---|---|
| Level — max, min, average, standard deviation | Relative to a 6 MHz carrier per CableLabs® |
| MER — max, min, average, standard deviation, percentile | 16 to 44 dB |
| MER Channel Band Graph | Max, min, avg across entire OFDM carrier MER per subcarrier |
| ICFR | In-carrier frequency response (dB) |
| Spectrum/IUC | Spectrum display, including carrier and ingress under carrier |
| Profile Analysis | Profiles A, B, C, D, NCP, and PLC (more profiles as implemented); Lock status, code word errors (corrected and uncorrected) |
MER and BER
| MER Specified range |
−5 to +20 dBmV 21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB, OFDM
MER range declines as input levels decrease. Expected MER range at MINLOCK level of –15 dBmV is >30 dB MER.
|
|---|---|
| Max Displayable Range | 50 dB |
| Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C
|
| Minimum Lock Level | −15 dBmV |
| BER — Channel Check and DOCSIS Check mode | Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC) |
| BER — OneCheck Mode | Down to 1E-8 (pre and post FEC) Std. 1E-9 user selectable |
| Interleaver Depth | 128, 8 max |
RF Module Inputs/Outputs
| Included module |
ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 module (42/204 MHz D3.1)
OneExpert CATV-D3.1 Sweep Ready Module 42/204 MHz 1.0/1.2 GHz
|
|---|---|
| RF(2) | F connectors replaceable |
| Port 1 | Downstream 54/85/108/258MHz depending on diplexer |
| Port 2 | Upstream 0.5–204 MHz and TDR |
| Diplexer 42 MHz | upstream 4-42 MHz; downstream 54–1,004 MHz |
| Diplexer 204 MHz | upstream 4-204 MHz: downstream 258-1,218 MHz |
| MoCA filter | All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency |
| RF immunity | 8.5 V/m (for CATV measurements) |
Sweep
| Forward Sweep Telemetry Frequency | Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz |
|---|---|
| Forward Sweep Input Port | Port 1 |
| Forward Sweep Compatibility | SCU-1800 |
| Reverse Sweep Output Transmit Port | Port 1 or Port 2 (user selectable) |
| Port 1 Sweep Frequency Range | Diplexer dependent 5-42/5-65/5-85/5-204 MHz |
| Port 2 Sweep Frequency Range | 5-204 MHz |
| Reverse Sweep Compatibility | SCU-1800 or DAA/RPHY via XperTRAK |
Package Feature Matrix
| Fiber Optic Testing |
No Optics
Broadband/PON power meter, TruePON and VFL N/A on this package
|
|---|---|
| OneCheck WiFi7 | Standard |
| OneCheck Ethernet | Standard |
| VIAVI SpeedCheck – 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps | Standard |
| Optical Ethernet Testing over SFP+ | Opt. |
| OneCheck PON w/Emulation – GPON/XGS PON using VIAVI SFP | Opt. |
| Ookla Speedtest, VIAVI TrueSpeed, iPerf Speedtest – 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps | Opt. |
| Smart Access Anywhere - Remote Connectivity | Opt. |
| NTX Software Package | Standard |
| HomeTDR | Opt. |
| Home Leakage Test | Opt. |
| Return Signal Generator w/Loopback | Standard |
| Reverse Sweepless Sweep | Opt. |
| QAM Video MPEG Verification | Opt. |
| Ingress Expert |
Standard
Options page lists the Ingress Expert option for ONX 720's
|
| Field View w/RSG | Opt. |
Physical
| Size |
5.0 x 11.1 x 4.25 in (W x L x H)
ONX-720 and ONX-730 with RF Module
|
|---|---|
| Weight |
3.15 kg (6.9 lb)
ONX-720 and ONX-730 with RF Module, without protective case
|
| USB Host Port(s) | USB-C, USB-A (USB 3.0) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature Range | Non-Charging: -10°C to 50°C; Battery Charging: 0°C to 40°C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| For Indoor/Outdoor Use | IP54 light rain (0.5 in/hr; 1.27 cm/hr) |
| Drop Rating | 1 m (3.3 ft) onto concrete |
| Operating Altitude | 4000 m max |
| Pollution | 2° |
| RF immunity | 8.5 V/m (for CATV measurements) |
Power
| DC Input Power | 12 V@5 A |
|---|---|
| DC Charge Port | 2.5 mm barrel |
| Battery | 96 W/hr Li-Ion rechargeable battery, Field replaceable |
| Battery Charge Time | 4 Hrs (90%) 6-8 Hrs 100% (AC charger) |
| Battery Life | 3-5 day typical usage for installation technicians (10 installs a day) |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Residential service activation
- Small business service testing
- DOCSIS 3.1 service turn-up and troubleshooting
- Multi-gig Ethernet throughput validation
- WiFi 7 service delivery testing
- Upstream ingress troubleshooting
- HFC return path sweep
Included
- OneCheck Ethernet
- OneCheck WiFi
- 10G SpeedCheck
- ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 module (42/204 MHz D3.1)
- ONX 730 NTX Package
- Protective Fitted Case
- Cat6A jumper M-F and M-M
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| ONXF-SW-SFP-ETH | Enable SFP+ port for Optical Ethernet testing over VIAVI supported SFP's |
| ONXF-SW-OC-PON | OneCheck PON – PON testing via GPON/XGSPON SFP+ |
| ONXF-SW-OC-GPON-EMUL | GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network |
| ONXF-SW-OC-XGSPON-EMUL | GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network — Description as printed in the datasheet |
| ONX-SMART-ACCESS | Smart Access Anywhere |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-1Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-3Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-5Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 5 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-1Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-3Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-5Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 5 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G-1Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G-3Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G-1Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G-3Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps Permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G-1Y | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G-3Y | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps Permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G-1Y | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G-3Y | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps permanent License |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG | Home Leakage Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR | Home TDR Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-REVSWPLSSWP | Reverse Sweepless Sweep Option for ONX 730's |
| ONX-CATV-SW-QAM-VIDEO | QAM Video MPEG Verification Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR-OCE | Return Path SNR in OneCheck Expert - OneExpert CATV |
| ONX-CATV-SW-FV-RSG | PathTrak Fieldview with Return Signal Generator for ONX 730s |
| ONX-CATV-FWD-SWEEP | Active Forward Sweep |
| ONX-CATV-REV-SWEEP | Active Reverse Sweep |
| NSC-SFP-GPON | GPON SFP for GPON emulation |
| NSC-SFP-XGSPON | XGSPON SFP+ for XGSPON emulation |
| NSC-SFP-850-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 850 nm SR 1G and 10G |
| NSC-SFP-1310-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 1310 nm LR 1G and 10G |
| NSC-SFP-1550-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 1550 nm ER 1G and 10G |
| AC-CHARGER | Replacement AC charger (no power cord) |
| AC-CAR-CHARGER | Car Charger |
| CC-034601 | Large Carrying Case |
| 1019-00-1366 | Strand Hook |
| ONXF-HANDSTRAP | Handstrap for use on unit without a case |
| ONXF-HFC-BATT-96WHR | Replacement 96 W/Hr Battery |
| ONXF-DISPLAY-PROTECTOR-5P | Replacement screen protector (5 pack) |
| ONXF-ETH-ADAPT-M-F | Ethernet Cat6a M-F adapter 0.5 m |
| NSC-ETHERNET-CABLE | Ethernet Cat6a M-M Patch Cable |
| ONXF-CATV-D31-ADAPTR | Module adapter for existing D3.1 modules for ONX-720/730 |
| ONXF-HFC-CASE | Fitted protective case for ONX-720/730 with DOCSIS 3.1 |
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