VIAVI FTH-7000 Adaptive Fiber Test Head with OTDR Module and Internal Optical Switch Options

Rack-mounted adaptive fiber test head that combines a high-resolution OTDR with optical switching for remote testing and monitoring of up to 2304 fibers.

Height: 1 RU
Width: 2/3 rack width 19”, or 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth: 232 mm
Operating temperature: –20 to 50°C

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI FTH-7000 Adaptive Fiber Test Head is a rack-mounted unit for the ONMSi remote fiber test system (RFTS). It combines high-resolution optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) with optical-switch technology. Operators use it to certify fiber remotely during construction or service activation, and to monitor multiple fibers continuously anywhere in core, metro and access networks.

A single FTH-7000 can test up to 2304 fibers. Many internal and external switch options are available, and the distance it can test depends on the OTDR module selected. The unit can assure a single critical link or an entire fiber network. It can be deployed as a plug-and-play standalone monitoring tool or as part of a network-wide centralized management system using ONMSi.

PON lifecycle management

As part of an ONMSi system, the FTH-7000 supports FTTH construction certification, service deployment, troubleshooting and assurance. It can sectionalize the network to find the cause of a fault or identify optical budget problems, and it trends network health over time.

Network security

The test head detects and locates fiber tapping with a precision down to tenths of a decibel of loss.

Configuration

The FTH can be configured with a range of switches, port connection types, OTDRs and software applications. It is optimized for the VIAVI high-resolution OTDR and runs a ruggedized Linux operating system for continuous 24 by 7 operation.

Key Features

Ultra-high resolution OTDR for precision fault location
High density, extensible switch (48MPO+4 ports) with Pay As You Grow model
Scalable up to 816 ports in 2 RU or up to 2304 ports using additional external switches
IP communication channels, plus an additional local LAN access
Secured Web-browser access
2/3 1RU high with dual power feeds (front and rear panel)
Power failure indicator and alarm, low power consumption
Plug and play standalone monitoring tool or network-wide centralized management with ONMSi
High accuracy trace for the whole fiber including the near end
Ruggedized Linux operating system for 24 by 7 usage
Reduces MTTR by locating fiber optic faults in minutes instead of hours
Detects fiber degradation before it affects service
Measures long-term performance KPIs of deployed fibers (IL, slope, strain)
Detects and locates fiber intrusion

Specifications

Base Unit

Height	1 RU Typical at 25°C
Width	2/3 rack width 19”, or 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth	232 mm
Operating temperature	–20 to 50°C
Storage temperature	–20 to 60°C
Humidity	5% to 95% without condensing
EMI/ESD	CE Compliant - Class A (EN61326); FCC Part 15 Compliant
Interfaces	1 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT ports
Media	Solid State Disk, 16GB or higher

Power Supply

DC	-20 to -60V With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
AC	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (AC/DC Converter) With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power consumption	35W With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module

Internal Optical Switch

Number of ports (LC/APC)	4, 8, 12 Typical at 25°C
Number of ports (MPO-12 male + LC/APC extension ports)	48 + 4 extension ports
Insertion loss, 4, 8, 12 LC/APC ports	< 1.2 dB Excluding connectors
Insertion loss, 48 MPO-12 male + 4 LC/APC ports	< 1.2 dB (< 0.6 dB for extension ports) Excluding connectors
Return loss with connectors	> 50 dB
Repeatability	± 0.02 dB
Wavelength range	1480-1670 nm
Lifetime	> 2,5 Billion cycles
Housing, up to 48 ports	Integrated in the FTH-7000
Housing, higher port counts	External (1 RU for 3 external switches)

Internal OTDR Module

Compatible module	VIAVI single mode ultra-high resolution plug-in module (E81165C-HR-APC) Typical at 25°C
Laser safety	Class 1
Central wavelength	1650 ± 5 nm Guaranteed with laser at 10 µs
Spacing of measurement points	from 4 cm, with up to 512 000 acquisition points
RMS dynamic range	43 dB Difference between the backscattered level extrapolated at the fiber origin and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging, with the largest pulsewidth
Distance range	Up to 360 km
Pulse width	1 ns to 20 µs
Event dead zone	0.3 m Measured at 1.5 dB below the peak of a non-saturated reflecting event at shortest pulsewidth; up to 40 km, including chromatic dispersion of the laser
Attenuation dead zone	2 m Measured at ±0.5 dB on the basis of a linear regression from a reflectance type FC/UPC (-55 dB) at shortest pulsewidth
Distance accuracy	± 1 m ±sampling resolution ±distance x 1.10–5

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

Applications

Fiber monitoring for service providers, utilities, and dark-fiber providers
FTTx construction, provisioning, and maintenance tests
Fiber-tapping detection for security assurance
PON lifecycle management
Remote test certification during construction and service activation

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
E97-FTH-TP7K-MOD	Mainframe FTH-7000 1RU 19" for Type 7000 OTDR Module and extended 1/3 slot
E97-FTH-TPA-MOD	Mainframe FTH-7000 1RU 19" for Type A OTDR Module and extended 1/3 slot
E97-FTH-KIT19	19 Inches Rack Mounting Kit
E97-FTH-SHELF	19 Inches Rack Mounting Kit with Additional 1/3 Shelf
E9E-FP-ACC	Front Panel accessories, including Plexi and Fiber Tray
E9E-1SLOT-FP	Single Shelf Front Panel for Unused Slot
E9ADAPTER19-21	19/21 Inches Rack Mounting Adapter 1RU
E9ADAPTER19-23	19/23 Inches Rack Mounting Adapter 1RU
E9H-A-ACDC	FTH-7000 AC/DC converter 90-264V to 48V without power cord (input C14)
E9H-A-ACDC-TRAY	1U Power Supply Tray
E9H-A-ACDC-DUAL	FTH-7000 DUAL AC/DC converter 90-264V to 48V without power cord (input C14)
E9H-A-PC-C13-EU	Power Cord 3C L2.5m STR Black EURO to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E9H-A-PC-C13-UK	Power Cord 3C L2m STR Black UK to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E9H-A-PC-C13-US	Power Cord 3C L2m STR Black USA to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E97-X01	FTH-7000 No Internal Optical Switch Front Panel
E97-X04	Optical Switch 1X4 Plug In Module (LC/APC)
E97-X08	Optical Switch 1X8 Plug In Module (LC/APC)
E97-X12	Optical Switch 1X12 Plug In Module (LC/APC)
E97-X48MPO	Optical Switch 1X48 Plug In Module (MPO-12) with 4 Extended Ports (LC/APC)
E97-MPO48-LOCK	MPO Connector Lock for FTH-7000 48 Ports MPO
E9E-EXTX-24	24 Ports external switch (OSX5000)
E9E-EXTX-36	36 Ports external switch (OSX5000)
E98OSX144	Optical Switch of 144 ports
E9H-X48MPO	High Density Optical switch 48 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-MPO48-LOCK	MPO Connector locker for UOS 48 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X96MPO	High Density Optical switch 96 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-MPO96-LOCK	MPO Connector locker for UOS 96 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X144MPO	High Density Optical switch 144 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-X192MPO	High Density Optical switch 192 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-X96MPO-PAYG	Initial Config. with 48 ports for 96 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-X144MPO-PAYG	Initial Config. with 72 ports for 144 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-X192MPO-PAYG	Initial Config. with 96 ports for 192 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-XMOD12-PAYG	Additional 12 ports switch for 96/144/192 ports High Density Optical switch
E98OSXXOSX	Connection Kit to cascade OSX
E9EOSXXOSX-LG1	Long connection cable to cascade OSX
E9OSXXOSX-XS	Short cable - 75 mm - for External Switch
EPCSM1M-LCA-LCA	1M SM Patchcord LC/APC to LC/APC
E81165C-HR-APC	OTDR Module C 1650 nm High Resolution Filtered
E97-SMARTOTU	FTH-7000 SmartOTU Software
E97-ONMSILINUX	FTH-7000 Software for ONMSI under LINUX
E9-ONMSILXFTHLC	Software for ONMSi under LINUX for the PER FTH License Model
E97-SMART-OEM	FTH-7000 SMART OEM SOFTWARE - NO MONITORING -
E9E-USB-ETH	Ethernet/USB Converter for FTH-7000 Local Configuration
E97-SP-FAN	Spare Fan for FTH-7000
E9H-A-SP-RCKKIT-QTY10	Spare Sets Rack Assembly Kit (4xM6X16 Screw+ 4xWasher + 4xNut) (Qty = 10)
E9H-A-SP-CONKIT-QTY10	Spare Sets of electrical connectors Kit (DC input connector, Grounding kit) (Qty = 10)