EXFO AXS-120 Mini OTDR Advanced Fiber Testing Owner’s Manual

AXS-120 Mini OTDR Advanced Fiber Testing

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Specifications:

• Model: AXS-120 mini-OTDR

• Dynamic Range: Up to 34/32 dB

• Dual Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm

• Dead Zones: 0.8/3.5 m event dead zone (EDZ) / attenuation dead
  zone (ADZ), PON dead zone 35 m

• Display: 4-inch high-visibility outdoor touchscreen

• Battery Autonomy: All-day

• Warranty: 3 years

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Overview:

The AXS-120 mini-OTDR is a rugged and ultra-portable device
designed for point-to-point links, access, and FTTx network
installation and troubleshooting. It features a high-visibility
touchscreen, dual wavelengths, and a swap-out connector for optimal
performance.

2. Key Features:

• Rugged and ultra-portable design
• All-day battery autonomy
• Dynamic range up to 34/32 dB
• Dual wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• Short dead zones for precise measurements

3. Applications:

The AXS-120 mini-OTDR is suitable for various applications
including point-to-point links, access network installations, FTTx
network troubleshooting, and more.

4. Product Features:

• Onboard link map simplifying OTDR trace interpretation
• Automated macrobend detection
• Onboard PDF reporting
• Integrated visual fault locator (VFL)

5. Testing Made Simple:

The AXS-120 mini-OTDR eliminates unnecessary complexity, making
testing easy for technicians without navigating through multiple
menus.

FAQ:

Q: What is the warranty period for the AXS-120 mini-OTDR?

A: The device comes with a 3-year warranty.

Q: How can I interpret OTDR traces with the AXS-120

mini-OTDR?

A: The device features an Optical Link Mapper (OLM) that
interprets OTDR traces automatically, providing an icon-based view
of the elements on the link.

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SPEC SHEET

AXS-120 mini-OTDR
POINT-TO-POINT (P2P) LINKS, ACCESS AND FTTx NETWORK INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

COMPATIBLE WITH

The AXS-120 brings EXFO’s renowned OTDR

Preliminary performance, reliability and durability to the field in a
compact form factor.

3-year warranty

Swap-Out connector

KEY FEATURES
Rugged and ultra-portable, featuring a 4-inch high-visibility outdoor touchscreen
Swap-Out connector, replaceable whenever necessary for optimal performance over time without undue service cost and downtime
All-day battery autonomy
Dynamic range up to 34/32 dB
Dual wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
Short dead zones: 0.8/3.5 m event dead zone (EDZ) / attenuation dead zone (ADZ), PON dead zone 35 m

APPLICATIONS
FTTx network installation and troubleshooting Access-network testing (P2P) Passive optical LAN (POL) Cable television (CATV), hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network testing FTTA, distributed antenna systems (DAS) installation FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1×32) (coming soon)
RELATED PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES

Onboard link map simplifying OTDR trace interpretation

Automated macrobend detection

Onboard PDF reporting 3-year warranty

FIP-200

Soft pulse suppressor bag

Swap-Out Connector APC

Swap-Out Connector UPC

In-line power checker and source

Integrated visual fault locator (VFL)

THE ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART OTDR
TESTING MADE SIMPLE
Unnecessary complexity eliminated so any technician can easily perform tests without having to dig through layers of menus or options.

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

Preliminary HELPING YOU ACCELERATE THE LEARNING CURVE
Optical Link Mapper (OLM)
Interprets OTDR traces automatically and provides an icon-based view of the elements on the link.
· Synced with events and placed on the same screen below OTDR trace to better understand events.
· Automatic analysis of multiple wavelengths with a consolidated link view display on a single screen.
· Display of end-to-end link length, loss and ORL according to the pass/fail settings.
· Automatic parameter settings and clear go/no-go results.
· Prompt guidance on what and where the network issues are.

MULTIPLE WAVELENGTHS

CLEAR CONSOLIDATED LINK DISPLAY

TESTING ESSENTIALS INTEGRATED

FITS YOUR PROCESSES

The AXS-120 comes with key accessories needed when working in the field with an OTDR. It integrates essential optical test tools, equipping technicians with everything they need on the field job.

Included:

· In-line light source

· In-line power checker

· Visual fault locator (VFL)

AXS-120 mini-OTDR
OPTIMIZED DISPLAY
See key test results summarized on a single screen, including test parameters, the OTDR trace, a linear view of all events and a link map.
Portrait view

Indication and navigation

over Job test IDs.

Summary of global optical link

OTDR trace overview.

parameters (length, loss and ORL).

Preliminary Linear view of all events with faulty events in red that allows zooming on specific events. OTDR setup (selection of range, pulse and duration). Auto Mode is also available.
On/Off/Standby button, with integrated LED
to indicate battery status.
Landscape view
Landscape view available at the click of a button. Investigate the trace efficiently!

Optical link mapper (OLM) to interpret the OTDR traces and identify element types. Averaged OTDR measurement. Start/Stop real-time OTDR measurement.
Zoom freely on the overall trace or on specific elements.

Manual measurements with two markers.

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

AXS-120: THE MINI YET MIGHTY OTDR WITH ALL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS TO MAKE FRONTLINE TECHNICIANS MORE EFFICIENT.
The AXS-120 mini-OTDR offers a suite of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools for those instances when you need more than link verification or when KPIs do not meet expectations. These tools allow technicians to better understand the link and identify weak points or impairments.

Auto

Auto Mode
Manually set acquisition parameters, such as range or duration, or enable the Auto Mode to select EXFO recommended parameters for the selected pulse width, based on the length and overall loss of the fiber cabling.

Flash-Advisor Mode: the core of the intelligent OTDR (coming soon)
Lightning-fast link verification Flash Advisor displays the link’s KPIs (link length, loss, and ORL) in under 3 seconds
Preliminary on the same screen as the trace and the link view. This single- ended verification test
is ideal for instant length checks, sanity checks or mass volume control on high-fibercount cables prior to or after installations and repairs.
Real-Time Mode: allows continuous testing and refreshing
Continuous monitoring Real-Time Mode enables the continuous observation of optical fibers, allowing for the immediate detection of any changes or faults. This is especially beneficial for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Dynamic event capture It captures dynamic events such as fiber bends, splices, and connector changes as they happen. This allows for real-time observation of how these events impact the signal without interrupting the measurement process.
Quick issue identification For long fiber spans, Real-Time Mode facilitates the rapid identification of issues by displaying the trace as it updates. Technicians can halt the test as soon as anomalies are detected.
Live feedback During installation or repairs, Real-Time Mode provides instant feedback, enabling technicians to make on-the-spot adjustments to parameters.
FIBER TRACING — TONE DETECTION
The AXS can be used as a light source and emit a tone that can be detected by a live fiber detector (LFD), a power meter or by another AXS unit to trace a fiber /identify a specific fiber. The AXS-120 can detect 5 different tones CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 KHz and 2 kHZ.

1

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Patch panel Patch panel

3 or

Modulated light source

AXS-120 modulated in-line light source
(270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)

Multiple dark fiber

? or

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LFD-300B LFD-200

AXS-120 modulated Modulated in-line power checker power meter

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

TAKING ON YOUR CAPEX AND OPEX CHALLENGES
Large instrument fleets come with hidden or unplanned costs of ownership including:
· Technician training and support
· Maintenance costs and logistics · Periodic calibration · Entry connector replacement in factory · Planned and unplanned downtime · Complexity of maintenance management

Did you know?
More than 90% of OTDR units sent back to the manufacturer for periodic calibration have severely damaged connectors needing replacement.
Connector health is critical to ensuring optimal performance and accurate results for optical test instruments. Optical connectors experience wear and tear in the field and degrade over time until replacement is necessary.

AXS-120 OTDR TACKLES THE ROOT CAUSES OF THESE ISSUES, SINCE IT’S DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE HIDDEN COSTS OF OWNERSHIP

Preliminary Patented, field replaceable Swap-Out connector
Self-diagnose health of unit connector. Swap it for a brand new one on the go
when needed–no factory servicing costs and no downtime.

Keep your calibration plan on track
The calibration date remains valid, even after swapping the connector. No need to calibrate your unit sooner than planned.

Built-in intelligence
No learning curve and no need for remote expert assistance. Let the equipment handle it.
3-year warranty
Designed for long-term accuracy.

Field-replaceable battery with all-day autonomy

10 hours of autonomy (Bellcore)

EXFO’s proven robustness
Rugged and ready: the world’s leading manufacturer of OTDRs delivers
renowned robustness for field use.

DESIGNED FOR EFFICIENCY
EXFO’s extensive experience in field testing instruments is embedded in AXS-120. It leverages this built-in expertise to diagnose the quality of your fiber reliably and quickly. All this, plus its ergonomic, robust design makes AXS-120 a perfect fit for today’s field technician.

1 OTDR port In-line light source In-line power checker Swap-Out connector

3 USB C charge port 4 Power on/off

2 Visual fault locator (VFL)

5 4-inch touchscreen

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2

3

4

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

SHARE TEST RESULTS. BOOST COMPLIANCE. UNLOCK INSIGHTS.

Cloud-hosted solution for sharing test results and ensuring compliance.
Paired with EXFO’s leading test instruments, EXFO Exchange drives an entire ecosystem, while integrating seamlessly with existing operation processes.

Preliminary KEY BENEFITS

Automate test results management

Boost compliance and efficiency

Improve collaboration and visibility

Access comprehensive reporting

Unlock insights to see what matters

SIMPLE SETUP IN THREE STEPS

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2

3

Create your free EXFO Exchange account
Begin your journey by creating an EXFO Exchange account.
Setting up your account

Install the mobile app
Download the EXFO Exchange app to allow test data from
compatible EXFO devices to be uploaded securely to the cloud

Save time and boost efficiency
Once your account created–and the mobile app installed and paired with compatible EXFO

is quick and easy.

(free of charge).

devices–all test results will be

sent to the cloud. On the web

Create
an account

app, you will see field test results from all invited testers.

For MaxTester and FTB users, install the native app.
Access the
Native app

Get
started >

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

SPECIFICATIONSa

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wavelength (nm) b

1310 ± 30/1550 ± 30

Dynamic range (dB) c

34/32

Event dead zone (m) d

0.8

Attenuation dead zone (m) d 3.5

Distance range (km)

0.65 to 200

PON dead zone (m) e

35

Pulse width (ns)

3 to 20 000

Linearity (dB/dB)

±0.05

Loss resolution (dB)

0.001

Sampling resolution (m)

0.04 to 5

Sampling points

Up to 256 000

Preliminary Distance uncertainty (m) f
Reflectance accuracy (dB) b

±(0.75 + 0.0025% × distance + sampling resolution) ±2

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size (H × W × D)

171 mm × 93 mm × 48 mm (6 3/4 in × 3 11/16 in × 1 7/8 in)

Weight (with battery)

0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

Display

4 in (101.6 mm) touchscreen, 800 × 480 TFT, portrait and landscape view

Interfaces

One USB-C port

Storage

8 GB internal memory (10 000 OTDR traces, typical)

Connectivity

Bluetooth®, WiFi and USB-C

Results format

PDF report on the unit .sor trace as per Telcordia (Bellcore), .trcx

Battery

Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, USB type-C charging port connector

Battery autonomy

10 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138

Temperature Operating Storage

­10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F) ­40 °C to 70 °C (­40 °F to 158 °F) g

Relative humidity

< 93 % non-condensing

Data management

FastReporter 3, EXFO Exchange

Adapters

Multiple changeable adapters to fit any optical connectors: SC, FC, LC, and more

IN-LINE POWER CHECKER b, h

Power range (dBm) Power uncertainty (dB) i, j Calibrated wavelengths (nm) Selectable wavelengths (nm) Tone detection

­60 to 23 ±0.5 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1577, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650 CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 1 kHz + Blink, 2 kHz + Blink

IN-LINE SOURCE
Output power (dBm) k Modulation

­7 CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 1 kHz + Blink, 2 kHz + Blink

a. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/APC connector, unless otherwise specified. b. Typical. c. Typical dynamic range with longest pulse and three-minute averaging at SNR = 1. d. Typical, for reflectance from ­55 dB, using a 3-ns pulse. e. Non-reflective FUT, non-reflective splitter, 13-dB loss, 100-ns pulse, typical value. f. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.

g. ­20 °C to 60 °C (­4 °F to 140 °F) with the battery pack. To preserve optimal battery performance, do not expose to high storage temperatures for extended periods of time.
h. Specifications valid when OTDR not in operation or in idle mode. i. At calibrated wavelengths. j. Requires a good entry connector’s health. k. Typical output power is given at 1550 nm.

VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR (VFL)
Laser, 650 nm ± 10 nm CW/Modulate 1 Hz Typical Pout in 62.5/125 µm: > ­1.5 dBm (0.7 mW) Laser safety: Class 2
YOUR AXS-120 STARTER KIT

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

LASER SAFETY (complies with FDA 1040.10 and IEC 60825-1:2014)

With VFL:

Without VFL:

GP-3151 AXS OTDR soft pouch

Preliminary GP-3199
USB-C AC adapter
(for Europe and North America as well as Argentina, Australia, China,
India, Japan, New-Zealand, and UK)

GP-3157 Wrist strap

ACCESSORIES (optional)
GP-10-061 Small size soft carrying case GP-10-071 Medium size soft carrying case GP-1008 VFL adapter (2.5 mm to 1.25 mm) GP-2269 USB-A to USB-C cable (for data transfer to PC) GP-2311 SC/APC Swap-OutTM optical connector GP-2312 SC/UPC Swap-OutTM optical connector

GP-2307 USB-C to USB-C cable

GP-3150 Rechargeable battery

GP-3172 3-in-1 accessory combining kickstand, hand-strap and VFL holder (compatible with FLS-140)

GP-10-061

GP-10-071

GP-1008

GP-2269

GP-2311

GP-2312

GP-3150

GP-3172

AXS-120 mini-OTDR

ORDERING INFORMATION

Example: AXS-120-SM1-EA-EUI-91

AXS-120-XX-XX-XX

Optical configuration SM1= OTDR, 1310/1550 nm
WiFi and Bluetooth 00 = With WiFi and Bluetooth NRF = Without WiFi and Bluetooth components

Connector EA-EUI-28 = APC/DIN 47256 EA-EUI-89 = APC/FC narrow key EA-EUI-91 = APC/SC EA-EUI-95 = APC/E-2000 EA-EUI-98 = APC/LC EI connectors = See section below

EI CONNECTORS
To maximize the performance of your OTDR, EXFO recommends using APC connectors on singlemode port. These connectors generate lower reflectance, which is a critical parameter that affects performance, particularly in dead zones. APC connectors provide better performance than UPC connectors, thereby improving testing efficiency.
Preliminary Note: UPC connectors are also available. Simply replace EA-XX by EI-XX in the ordering part number. Additional connector available: EI-EUI-90 (UPC/ST).

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