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ONXF-730-85-204-NTX

OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-85-204-NTX DOCSIS 3.1 and 10G Service Test Package (85/204 MHz, No Optics)

OneExpert HFC ONX-730 NTX package with an 85/204 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module for DOCSIS, Ethernet and WiFi 7 testing up to 10 Gbps.

Package type
No Optics
DOCSIS module
ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 module (85/204 MHz D3.1)
Software package
ONX 730 NTX Package
Broadband / PON Selective Optical Power Meter
N/A
Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI ONXF-730-85-204-NTX is a new-unit ordering package of the OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730) handheld tester. It combines the ONX-730 mainframe with the NTX software package and the ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 sweep-ready module (85/204 MHz upstream, 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz downstream). This is a No Optics package: it has no optical power meter or visual fault locator.

The OneExpert HFC validates DOCSIS, Ethernet and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps. Test Process Automation (TPA) provides one-button OneCheck workflows with automated pass/fail results, so technicians follow consistent steps during service turn-up and troubleshooting.

DOCSIS and RF

The ONX-720/730 continues the RF and DOCSIS test capabilities of the ONX-620/630 and supports existing ONX DOCSIS/RF modules. On the ONX-730 NTX configuration, Return Signal Generator with Loopback and Ingress Expert are standard. Reverse Sweepless Sweep, QAM video MPEG verification and PathTrak Field View with RSG are available as options.

Platform

The unit is IP54 rated and drop-tested, with a modular design. It has integrated GPS, StrataSync connectivity, mobile app support through Bluetooth and a field-replaceable 96 Wh battery. The manufacturer states the design can be upgraded for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0.

Key Features

  • Unified OneCheck workflow automates pass/fail testing for DOCSIS, Ethernet and WiFi
  • Ethernet, DOCSIS and WiFi 7 throughput validation up to 10 Gbps in under a minute
  • 10GBase-T RJ-45 electrical Ethernet test port supporting 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G and 10G
  • WiFi 7 2x2 testing across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
  • VIAVI SpeedCheck to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps included
  • ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 sweep-ready module (85/204 MHz) included
  • NTX software package with Return Signal Generator with Loopback and Ingress Expert as standard
  • Hyper Spectrum FFT gapless upstream ingress scanning from 0.5 to 204 MHz
  • Supports up to 3 active OFDM channels with profile analysis
  • USB optical fiber scope support with automatic pass/fail analysis
  • Smart Access Anywhere remote coaching via PC or mobile connection (optional)
  • IP54 rated, drop-tested, modular design with integrated GPS and StrataSync
  • Field-replaceable 96 W/hr Li-Ion battery for 3-5 days of typical installer use
  • Upgrade path to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0

Specifications

Package Configuration
Package type No Optics
DOCSIS module ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 module (85/204 MHz D3.1)
85/204 MHz Upstream 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream DOCSIS 3.1 Packages
Software package ONX 730 NTX Package
Broadband / PON Selective Optical Power Meter N/A
Visual Fault Locator (1 mW) N/A
OneCheck WiFi7 Standard
OneCheck Ethernet Standard
VIAVI SpeedCheck – 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps Standard
Optical Ethernet Testing over SFP+ Optional
OneCheck PON w/Emulation – GPON/XGS PON using VIAVI SFP Optional
Ookla Speedtest, VIAVI TrueSpeed, iPerf Speedtest – 5 / 10 Gbps Optional
Smart Access Anywhere - Remote Connectivity Optional
Return Signal Generator w/Loopback Standard
Ingress Expert Standard
HomeTDR, Home Leakage Test Optional
Reverse Sweepless Sweep, QAM Video MPEG Verification, Field View w/RSG Optional
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
VIAVI SpeedCheck 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps
TCP Throughput Test
Ookla Speedtest 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps
TCP Throughput Test
VIAVI TrueSpeed (RFC-6349) 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps
TCP Throughput Test
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 / 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
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 21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB, OFDM
At −5 to +20 dBmV input. 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
RF(2) F connectors replaceable
Port 1 Downstream 54/85/108/258MHz depending on diplexer
Port 2 Upstream 0.5–204 MHz and TDR
RF immunity 8.5 V/m (for CATV measurements)
Diplexer (85 MHz) upstream 4-85 MHz; downstream 108-1,218 MHz
Diplexer return path options may not be available on all units
Diplexer (204 MHz) upstream 4-204 MHz: downstream 258-1,218 MHz
Diplexer return path options may not be available on all units
MoCA filter All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency
Forward and Reverse 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
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

  • DOCSIS service activation
  • Multi-gig residential service turn-up
  • Small business service testing
  • Cable plant ingress troubleshooting
  • Return path and forward/reverse sweep
  • WiFi 7 in-home service validation
  • 10G Ethernet throughput testing
  • Speed test verification

Included

  • OneCheck Ethernet
  • OneCheck WiFi
  • 10G SpeedCheck
  • ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 module (85/204 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 — Listed as XGSPON emulation option; datasheet description text repeats the GPON wording
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-HFC-CASE Fitted protective case for ONX-720/730 with DOCSIS 3.1

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