MSS Data Solutions Fibre Optic Test & Measurement Catalogue 2022

FIBRE OPTIC

TEST & MEASUREMENT T: 1800 328 200 W: mssdatasolutions.com.au

COMPANY OVERVIEW

WHO WE ARE MSS Data Solutions is an established market leader in fibre optics and communications cabling, providing an industry-best service, tailor-made for the needs of any project.

We’re uniquely positioned to work with you to deliver complete data and communications solutions through our world class products, in-house support teams and international partnerships.

Our extensive customer base includes many of Australia’s top 100 companies. We transform businesses and unleash potential by devising personalised strategies for entire projects - from invention, design and manufacture to distribution and ongoing support.

No more wasting time and money juggling multiple suppliers and contracts! Combining our complete range of high quality fibre optic and communication products with end-to-end service and industryleading international partners brings the ultimate in big picture solutions.

Helping multiple industries… > Utilities (power/water/gas)

> Security

> Infrastructure (rail/road/tunnel/airports)

> Mining

> Renewable energy (solar/wind)

> Telecommunications

> IoT technology (Internet of things)

> Education

> Broadcast

> Enterprise

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> Deep stocks of all popular cables and accessories are maintained, and our in-house labs offer cut-and-mark cable to order as well as pre-terminated assemblies.

> The reassurance of a 25-year warranty.

> We have a unique reputation for investing in local infrastructure to provide innovative technology solutions across industries including cable and connectivity, fibre splicing and test and measurement.

> Technical standards for compliance certified to ISO 9001.

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> Products are ACMA registered, incorporating A-Tick and C-Tick safety.

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MSS Data Solutions partner with EXFO, a leading provider of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecom industry.

EXFO offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management, and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks and includes a range of fault locators, inspection probes, OTDR, power meters and network testing software.

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LIGHT SOURCE AND POWER METERS (LSPM)

OTDRS, PL ATFORMS AND MODULES

LIVE FIBRE DETECTORS

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OPTICAL FIBRE MULTIMETERS (OFM)

OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETS

FAST REPORTER

INSPECTION SCOPES AND PROBES Suitable to all optical networks, our fibre testing and inspection scopes and probes range from fully manual to fully automatic, preventing any network failures due to dirty and/or damaged fibre connectors.

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INSPECTION SCOPES AND PROBES

Part No. FIP-500

Part No. FIP-400B

AUTOMATED USB WIRED INSPECTION TOOL WITH EMBEDDED ANALYSIS

FULLY AUTOMATED MULTI-FIBRE AND SINGLE-FIBRE INSPECTION

Fully automated Fibre inspection solution delivering fast and consistent test results for single Fibre connectors and also able to inspect multiFibre connectors from a single tool. Simplifies the overall process providing accurate and consistent test results.

Fastest inspection in the industry for both single-Fibre and multi-Fibre connectors, with the most reliable results. Self contained, fully automated tool for zerobutton testing all day without the need to recharge batteries or offload results.

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100% automated for single Fibre connectors, one step inspection process Screenless operation enabled by pass/fail LED indicator On-board connector endface analysis (IEC or custom standards) Mobile application compatible with Android™ and iOS™ devices All-day battery life that will never let you down

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Central offices, exchanges and headends Data centers Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH)

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Best-in-class optical performance for accurate and repeatable results 100% automated from insertion to data saving (auto-detect, auto-brightness, auto-focus, auto-center, auto-capture, auto-analysis, auto-save and auto-reset) Fastest inspection in the industry Supports MPO with up to 4 rows of 8/12/16 Fibres with the same tip Wide array of adapter tips for single-Fibre and Multi-Fibre connectors Smartphone-grade 2.4 inch color touchscreen Long lasting battery

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Central offices, exchanges and headends Data centres Wireless (e.g., 5G, FTTA, DAA, small cells) Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH)

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Part No. MAX-FIP

Part No. FIP-435B

INTELLIGENT CONNECTOR AND FIBRE CERTIFIER

WIRELESS - FIBRE INSPECTION PROBE

Rugged, tablet-inspired design featuring the latest innovations in automated connector and Fibre certification. Ensures that workflow and best practices are followed by simplifying and speeding up the essential/critical inspection phase.

Turn your Android™ or iOS device into a fully automated Fibre inspection solution delivering fast and consistent test results. With no wires in your way or cumbersome battery pack, it provides unmatched end user experience, combined with bring-it-anywhere portability.

KEY FEATURES • Bright, 7 inch touchscreen display • Automatic Fibre-image centering reducing test time and unnecessary manipulations • Highest magnification level in the industry • Power meter and visual-fault-locator (VFL) options • Fast and reliable IEC or custom standards certification through on-board connector end face analysis • Full-day, rechargeable Li-ion battery • Optional WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity • Re-engineered, rugged probe design with ergonomic access to all controls APPLICATIONS • FTTx and hybrid networks • Data centers • Military • Mobile fronthaul (FTTA) and backhaul • Campus and private networks • Lab and research • DAS and Fibre-fed Small Cells • Utilities

KEY FEATURES • 100% automated, one-step inspection process • On-board connector end face analysis (IEC, IPC or custom standards) • All-day battery life that will never let you down • Completely wireless, self-powered unit • Feature-rich ConnectorMax2 mobile application compatible with AndroidTM and iOS devices • Compatible with automated multiFibre connector inspection • Screenless operation enabled by pass/fail LED indicator • Full reporting capabilities on mobile devices APPLICATIONS • Central offices, exchanges and headends • Data centers • Wireless (e.g., 5G, FTTA, DAA, small cells) • Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH)

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LIGHT SOURCE AND POWER METERS (LSPM) Built for top performance and pinpoint accuracy, our range of light sources and power meters cater for various testing requirements and are optimised for different types of networks including the NBN.

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LIGHT SOURCE AND POWER METERS (LSPM)

Part No. FibreBasix 50

Part No. FLS-600

HANDHELD TESTERS

LIGHT SOURCE

Series comprising the els-50 light source and epm-50 power meter.

Part of EXFO’s 600 handheld series, the FLS-600 light source is designed for first-class versatility. It offers laser and LED models, as well as various wavelength options.

KEY FEATURES • Easy-to-use interface for error-free testing • Interchangeable connectors, for first-class flexibility • Cost-effective, rugged and highly reliable • Ideal for testing and troubleshooting optical premises networks • Available as stand-alone units or in all-in-one test kits including all required accessories (adapters, carrying case, etc.)

• Five test kits designed for specific users/testing needs: LAN, outside plant, contractors, FTTH and CATV APPLICATIONS • Link-loss characterization (ELS-50 Light Source) • Power measurement (EPM-50 Power Meter) Military

KEY FEATURES • Up to three singlemode wavelengths (1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1490 nm or 1625 nm) on a single port, or four wavelengths (850/1300 nm and 1310/1550 nm) on two ports • Three year warranty for low cost of ownership • Error-free, time-saving test features • Controlled multimode launching output • EF Ready: use with external launch mode conditioner for EF-compliant multimode results APPLICATIONS • •

Link-loss characterization LAN/WAN certification

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Part No. PX1

CONNECTED OPTICAL POWER METER State-of-the-art power meter with Bluetooth connectivity, a wide touchscreen and best-in-class optical performances, in a pocket-sized form factor.

Turns on instantly for use on the go.

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Connect to smart app via Bluetooth for data reporting from the field and cloud storage User-friendly: Compact, color touchscreen and intuitive interface Robust and rugged: IP54 design for dust and water protection Time-saving features: no offset nulling, lightningfast boot-up Visual fault locator (on PRO) Local data storage of 1000 test results Error-free, automated wavelength recognition and switching (on PRO) 3-year warranty and calibration interval

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Measuring optical power (dBm) and insertion loss (dB) Fibre tracing Passive optical networks (PON) 5G rollouts FTTx LAN/WAN access and enterprise CATV Military applications

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Part No. PPM-350D

TEST ANY PON TECHNOLOGY WITH ONE INTELLIGENT INSTRUMENT This intelligent PON power meter automatically detects and adapts test parameters to the PON technology in use at the customer premises, thanks to its groundbreaking, patented PON-aware™ capability.

KEY FEATURES • Supports 10G-capable PON networks • Pass-through mode for ONT/ONU verification • Bluetooth® and USB connectivity • Smart app to store and share test results, create test reports • Compact, rugged and designed to comply with the IP54 enclosure standard • Rechargeable battery lasts for up to 8 hours of continuous use • Protected data format for guaranteed test result authenticity APPLICATIONS • Single-layer and Multi-layer PON service activation • Insertion loss testing • RF overlay • RFoG (ANSI/SCTE 174 2010)

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Part No. PPM-350C

PON POWER METER Highly versatile handheld power meter that enables quick, on-site testing of all PON signals, anywhere on the network.

KEY FEATURES • Concurrent measurement of all PON signals anywhere on the network • Innovative workflow management for boosted test routine efficiency • Enhanced rugged and weatherproof design • Protected data format for guaranteed test result authenticity APPLICATIONS • BPON, EPON and GPON configurations • Service activation and troubleshooting • Data storage and reporting capabilities

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE, WHETHER THE ELEMENTS AGREE OR NOT Thanks to its enhanced weatherproof design and intuitive user interface, and building on the strength of its predecessor (PPM-350B), the PPM-350C PON power meter establishes a new FTTx testing benchmark.

It delivers fast, reliable results, even when used in cold, wet or windy conditions.

EASY-TO-ACCESS DATA STORAGE The unit’s data storage capabilities provide ultimate flexibility. Transfer your data quickly and easily, store your test results for future reference and generate a wide range of FTTH reports. Moreover, the PPM-350C allows you to store up to 1000 test results, which are downloadable through its USB interface.

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF ALL PON SIGNALS The PPM-350C acts as a pass-through device, allowing the concurrent measurement and simultaneous display of all PON signals - voice, data and video. This patented built-in technology facilitates service-activation testing and troubleshooting.

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Part No. FLS-140

VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR Highly efficient pocket-size visual fault locator. The ideal complementary tool for any Fibre-testing technician.

KEY FEATURES • Bright red laser at 655 nm • Pulsed and CW operation • 40 hours of operation (typical) • Standard AAA alkaline batteries • Pocket-size pen-style design • 2.5 mm universal connector- RF overlay

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Part No. FLS-240

POCKET PAL - VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR The pocket pal is the easiest way to identify Fibres from end to end and locate polished connector endfaces.

KEY FEATURES • Bright red laser at 635 nm • Pulsed and CW operation • 50 hours of operation (typical) • Standard AAA alkaline batteries • Rugged and weatherproof • 2.5 mm universal connector

OTDRS, PL ATFORMS AND MODULES Our compact and rugged OTDRs provide highly accurate measurements to easily characterise and validate fibre links, making them simple to use in the field. With the iOLM technology, analysis of optical test data is so simple that any technician – regardless of experience – can now become a fibre testing expert.

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Part No. MAXTESTER-715B

POINT-TO-POINT (P2P) LINKS, LAST-MILE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tabletinspired design perfect for frontline singlemode Fibre installers.

KEY FEATURES • Handy, lightweight, powerful, tablet-inspired design • 7-inch, outdoor-enhanced touchscreen–the biggest in the handheld industry • 12-hour autonomy • Dead zones: EDZ 1 m, ADZ 4 m • Dynamic range of 30/28/28 dB • Rugged design built for outside plant • iOLM-ready: intelligent and dynamic application that turns complex OTDR trace analysis into a onetouch task APPLICATIONS • FTTx last-mile installation and troubleshooting • Short access-network testing • FTTA Fibre-DAS installations • CATV/HFC network testing

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Part No. MAXTESTER-720C

OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIMODE & SINGLEMODE ACCESS NETWORK CONSTRUCTION & TROUBLESHOOTING Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tablet-inspired design; perfect for construction, troubleshooting and everyday field testing in any access network.

KEY FEATURES • Handy, lightweight, powerful, tablet-inspired design, 7-inch, outdoor-enhanced touchscreen–the biggest in the handheld industry • 12-hour autonomy • Dynamic range of up to 36 dB in singlemode and 29 dB in multimode • Live Fibre testing at 1625 nm • iOLM-ready: intelligent and dynamic application that turns complex OTDR trace analysis into a onetouch task • Rugged design built for the outside plant APPLICATIONS • Access network construction and troubleshooting • FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1x32) • Central office link certification • Data center and private networks • LAN/WAN characterization • Fronthaul/backhaul (FTTA, FTTT, RRH, DAS & small cells)

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Part No. FTB1V2 – FTBx-720C-QUAD

OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIMODE AND SINGLEMODE ACCESS NETWORK TESTING The ideal construction OTDRs for everyday field testing in any access network. With an iOLM application for both singlemode and multimode testing, it’s the most automated and intelligent troubleshooting tool for FTTA, LAN and data centers.

KEY FEATURES • Dynamic range of up to 36 dB in singlemode • Event dead zone as low as 0.7 m and attenuation dead zone of 3 m • Live Fibre testing at 1625 nm • Combined singlemode/multimode wavelengths • Encircled Flux (EF) ready: use with external launch mode conditioner for EF-compliant multimode results • iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go results presented in a straightforward visual format

APPLICATIONS • Access network testing • PON characterization and in-service troubleshooting (1x32) • LAN/WAN characterization • Private networks • Data-center certification and troubleshooting • Fronthaul/backhaul (FTTA, FTTT, remote radio heads, DAS and small cells) • Manufacturing automation

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Part No. FTB1V2 – FTBX-740C

C-BAND DWDM AND 18-WAVELENGTH CWDM TUNABLE OTDR SERIES FOR METRO ETHERNET AND C-RAN LINK CHARACTERIZATION C-Band DWDM and all 18 CWDM ITU channels in single OTDRs for testing through MUX/DEMUX channels, providing a complete end-to-end link characterization or troubleshooting for commercial services, C-RAN networks and metro Ethernet deployments.

KEY FEATURES • CWDM+DWDM combo available in compact FTB-1v2 • C-BAND ITU DWDM grid channels 12-62 selection in a single OTDR port • 18 CWDM channels covered in a single OTDR port • Test through MUX/DEMUX/OADM • In-service testing of active networks • High-resolution and short dead zones • Select favorite channels list • iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go results presented in a straightforward visual format

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APPLICATIONS • Single-ended construction and troubleshooting solution • CWDM and DWDM metro Ethernet links • Commercial services deployments • Fibre deep, remote PHY and node splitting • CBH antenna feeds and C-RAN networks

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Part No. FTB1V2 – FTBX-750C

LONG-DISTANCE FIBRE CHARACTERIZATION AND FIBRE UPGRADES High dynamic range combined with high resolution for highly accurate Fibre characterization.

KEY FEATURES • Dynamic range of up to 46 dB • Event dead zone of 0.5 m and attenuation dead zone of 2.5 m • Up to 256 000 sampling points • EXFO Connect-compatible: automated asset management; data goes through the cloud and into a dynamic database

APPLICATIONS • Metro network testing • Long-haul network testing • Manufacturing automation

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LIVE FIBRE DETECTORS

These handheld live fibre detectors don’t disrupt traffic, nor damage or over-stress fibres, enabling efficient, accurate and reliable data acquisition. Pinpoint live and dark fibres and avoid unnecessary manipulations, saving time and eliminating guesswork.

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LIVE FIBRE DETECTORS

Part No. LFD-200

LIVE FIBRE DETECTOR Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tabletinspired design perfect for frontline singlemode Fibre installers.

KEY FEATURES • No need to open Fibre for identification • Hands-free operation via Hold button • Three interchangeable adapter heads • Extended range model: 23 to –50 dBm APPLICATIONS • Non-intrusive Fibre identification • Traffic direction verification

Part No. LFD-300B

LIVE FIBRE IDENTIFIER/TONE GENERATOR A triple test tool—live Fibre identifier, live Fibre detector, dark Fibre identifier—for truly efficient Fibre management.

KEY FEATURES • Pinpoints a specific live Fibre using EXFO’s FibreFinder™ functionality • Induces minimal loss: ≤ 1 dB • Locates a particular dark Fibre using tone recognition (270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz) • Three times faster test cycle (<6 s) APPLICATIONS • Non-intrusive power measurement and Fibre identification

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OPTICAL FIBRE MULTIMETERS (OFM)

Our handheld OFMs quickly measure multiple key optical parameters such as loss (dB), optical return loss (dB), length (meters) and power (dBm), helping technicians verify optical link health and troubleshoot potential issues.

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Part No. OX1

THE FIRST OPTICAL FIBRE MULTIMETER (OFM): INSTANT LINK VERIFICATION WITH EMBEDDED FAULT TRACKING Verify optical links in seconds and automatically explore further when potential issues are suspected. Accelerate Fibre rollouts, simplify activation procedures and improve robustness of repairs for better QoS and MTTR. KEY FEATURES • Displays Fibre link KPIs (length, loss, ORL and power) in under 3 seconds, through single-ended testing • On-the-spot detection and location of common causes of failures using EXFO’s patent-pending Fault Explorer • Intelligent device: No settings required Contextual wavelength auto-selection Built-in expertise to interpret link KPIs with patent-pending • EXFO Advisor (5-star ranking system) • Diagnosis with suggested corrective actions • Built-in light source and power checker (dual-band available) • Stand-alone go/no-go tester for day-to-day installation/repairs or paired with EXFO’s TestFlow mobile app for cloud storage and full documentation of your jobs • Save on cost of ownership: lifetime calibration, no factory returns thanks to our patent-pending ClickOut optical connector • Rechargeable battery for over 10 hours of use on a single charge • 3-year warranty

APPLICATIONS • Verification and troubleshooting of any single-mode Fibre link up to 40 km (point-to-point) • FTTx service activation: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, 10GE EPON • FTTx last mile installation and repair, including inservice testing • Last mile/access network installation and repair • MDU installation • Fibre health check-up • Power level testing • Insertion loss and ORL testing • Fibre break location • Fault identification and location (splices, connectors, macrobends)

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OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETS

Our optical loss test sets (OLTSs) are available in dedicated handheld instruments and platform-based modules to suit various network architectures and test requirements.

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OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETS

Part No. FOT-300

Part No. FOT-600

OPTICAL LOSS TEST SET (OLTS)

OPTICAL LOSS TEST SET

The FOT-300 is the most optimized OLTS on the market; it offers up to three single-mode or two multi-mode wavelengths on a single port.

The FOT-600 optical loss test set (OLTS) offers various configurations and wavelength choices, ideal for link qualification; it has a memory capacity of 1000 data items and enables data transfer to a PC via USB connection.

KEY FEATURES • Highly optimized OLTS integrating a power meter port and up to three single-mode sources or two multi-mode sources on a single port • Power autonomy of 260 hours • Three-year warranty and recommended calibration interval, for dramatically reduced cost of ownership • Ergonomic, eye-catching handheld package

KEY FEATURES • Combines a power meter and a light source and comes with your choice of wavelengths • Memory capacity of 1000 data items; enables data transfer to a PC via USB connection • Ideal for network-link qualification: pass/fail LED indicator and thresholds • Error-free testing: automatic wavelength switching, and no offset nulling required • Visual fault locator (VFL) option for quick and easy troubleshooting (standard) • Low cost of ownership: three-year warranty and recommended calibration interval • Complete reporting software

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OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETS

Part No. MAXTESTER-945

OPTIMIZED FOR DATA CENTER AND ENTERPRISE TIER-1 FIBRE CERTIFICATION Fully featured tier-1 Fibre certifier with a tablet-inspired design and short learning curve. Optimized, clear and fast first-time-right data center system acceptance.

KEY FEATURES • 7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen—the widest screen on the market • Leading FasTesT™ performances: certifies two Fibres at two wavelengths in 2.6 seconds • Onboard assistant and diagnosis for elimination of reference errors and negative loss • Built-in Encircled-Flux compliancy as per ANSI/TIA and ISO/IEC • 100% automated Fibre inspection: one-step process with pass/fail analysis at both ends of the Fibre • Certifies to multiple industry standards simultaneously • Onboard professional PDF reporting • Optional optical return loss (ORL) measure (MAX-945) • Batch processing of results with FastReporter 2 software • Best-in-class single-mode distance range of 160 km • EXFO Connect-ready for cloud-based test asset management. Save on cost of ownership: lifetime calibration, no factory returns thanks to our patentpending Click-Out optical connector

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Rechargeable battery for over 10 hours of use on a single charge 3-year warranty

APPLICATIONS • Data centers • Enterprise structured cabling

FASTREPORTER

Part No. FASTREPORTER V3

DATA POST-PROCESSING SOFTWARE Consolidated data management and post-processing software designed to increase the reporting productivity for connector endface inspection and all types of optical-layer testing: intelligent optical link mapper (iOLM), OTDR, ORL, IL, PMD and CD. KEY FEATURES • Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) • Live templating for OTDR testing • Powerful batch processing • Bidirectional batch analysis for iOLM and OTDR • Automatic tool for duplicated measurement verification • Live field reporting (FTB-1, FTB-2, FTB-2 Pro) • OTDR and iOLM loopback reporting • Integrated within EXFO Connect and TestFlow • Automated result validation • User-based licensing • Cloud-based centralized job management • Comprehensive and automated results validation • Job results reporting with custom templates • Extensive result post-processing • Test result auto-upload • Result repository and viewing

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CONTACT MSS DATA SOLUTIONS ABN 69 102 631 087 T: 1800 328 200 F: 1800 328 239 E: sales@mssdatasolutions.com.au W: mssdatasolutions.com.au

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