OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-BB-42-204-NTX DOCSIS 3.1 Tester with Broadband Optical Power Meter, 42/204 MHz NTX Package

OneExpert HFC ONX-730 new unit with 42/204 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module, broadband optical power meter, VFL, optical loss and 10 Gbps Ethernet/WiFi 7 testing.

Fiber optic testing: Broadband Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss
Service testing: OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck
DOCSIS module: ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 module (42/204 MHz D3.1)
Software package: ONX 730 NTX Package

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-BB-42-204-NTX is a new-unit package of the ONX-730 handheld platform. It combines DOCSIS, Ethernet, fiber and WiFi 7 service testing in one device and validates throughput up to 10 Gbps in under a minute. This configuration ships with the ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 module (42/204 MHz upstream, 1.0/1.2 GHz downstream) and the ONX 730 NTX software package.

Optical tools

The broadband power meter package adds an integrated broadband optical power meter, a 1 mW visual fault locator and optical loss mode, which saves a reference and calculates loss. The unit also supports USB fiber scopes with automatic pass/fail analysis.

Test Process Automation

OneCheck workflows for Ethernet and WiFi automate pass/fail testing and save results with geo tags. VIAVI SpeedCheck at 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps is included. Ookla Speedtest, TrueSpeed and iPerf tests are available as options.

DOCSIS and RF

The ONX-730 keeps the RF and DOCSIS test functions of the ONX-620/630, including support for existing RF modules. The NTX package includes Return Signal Generator with Loopback and Ingress Expert. Reverse Sweepless Sweep, QAM video verification and PathTrak Field View are optional.

Design

The unit is IP54 rated, weatherproof and drop-tested, with integrated GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support. It has a field-replaceable 96 W/hr battery, and its modular design allows upgrades to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0.

Key Features

Broadband optical power meter with VFL and optical loss mode
ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 module (42/204 MHz)
ONX 730 NTX software package
OneCheck Ethernet and OneCheck WiFi 7 automated pass/fail testing
VIAVI SpeedCheck to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps included
Return Signal Generator with Loopback and Ingress Expert included
10GBase-T RJ-45 and SFP+ Ethernet interfaces
USB fiber scope support with Auto Analysis
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
Upgrade path for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0

Specifications

Package Configuration

Fiber optic testing	Broadband Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss
Service testing	OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck
DOCSIS module	ONX-CATV-D31-S-4220-1012 module (42/204 MHz D3.1) 42/204 MHz Upstream 1.0 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream DOCSIS 3.1 Packages
Software package	ONX 730 NTX Package

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 Ookla Speedtest and TrueSpeed are options
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 and Smart Device

Communication interface	Bluetooth v5.0, BLE 2.0
Smart device support	VIAVI Mobile Tech app, Android 8 or newer, iOS 12 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

Broadband Power Meter

Photo diode	InGaAs
Spectral range	Broadband (800…1650 nm)
Wavelength setting	850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650 nm; Custom 800…1650 nm, step size 1 nm
Resolution	0.01 dB, 0.001 μW
Measurement range for power level	-65…+10 dBm
Max. power level	+16 dBm
Measurement uncertainty	±0.2 dB/±5% (intrinsic) Under reference conditions: -11 dBm (CW), 1310 nm ±1 nm, 23 °C ±3 K, 45 to 75% relative humidity, SM test fiber (Single Mode, 9 µm core, 8° APC), when used with SC/PC connectors
Number of calibrated wavelengths	8 (850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650 nm)
Connection	UPP 2.5 mm

Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

Fiber compatibility	Single-mode, Multimode
Wavelength	650 nm (visible)
Output modes	Continuous and flashing
Connector interface	Universal 2.5 mm (fixed)
Output power	1 mW
Laser safety rating	Class 2
Range (maximum)	7 km VFL range depends on many factors, including fiber quality/loss

General

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) Without protective case; ONX-720 and ONX-730 with RF Module
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
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
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)
USB host port(s)	USB-C, USB-A (USB 3.0)

DOCSIS/RF 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
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

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
OFDM channels	24-192 MHz wide − up to 3 active OFDM channels
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
Minimum lock level	−15 dBmV
BER — Channel Check and DOCSIS Check mode	Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC)

RF Module Input/Outputs

RF(2)	F connectors replaceable
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
Forward sweep compatibility	SCU-1800 Telemetry frequency diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz
Reverse sweep compatibility	SCU-1800 or DAA/RPHY via XperTRAK

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

DOCSIS service activation and troubleshooting
Multi-gig residential and small business service installation
Fiber power level verification
Ethernet and WiFi 7 throughput validation
Upstream ingress analysis
Forward and reverse sweep with SCU-1800

Included

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
ONX-SMART-ACCESS	Smart Access Anywhere
ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G	ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps
ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G	ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps
ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G	ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps permanent License
ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G	ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps Permanent License
ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G	ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps Permanent License
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-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-HFC-CASE	Fitted protective case for ONX-720/730 with DOCSIS 3.1