EXFO MaxTester 730C OTDR – PON & Metro Fiber Tester

The EXFO MaxTester 730C is a compact PON and metro OTDR designed for technicians handling FTTH, access, and optical network testing. It is built to measure fiber links through optical splitters, making it useful for end-to-end FTTH/PON characterization and troubleshooting. The 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen provides a clear working interface, while the handheld design makes the tester convenient for field operations. With a dynamic range of up to 39dB and measurement capability reaching 100km, the MaxTester 730C can support both access and metro fiber testing. Its short PON dead zone helps technicians examine events located closer to splitters, while iOLM simplifies OTDR trace analysis by presenting test information in an easier-to-understand format. Key Features PON Through-Splitter Testing: Supports testing through splitters up to 1×128. FTTH Troubleshooting: Helps locate and assess issues across PON fiber links. iOLM Ready: Simplifies complex OTDR trace interpretation. Outdoor-Ready Build: Designed for field work and outside-plant environments. Extended Field Use: Up to 12 hours of operating time. Specifications Brand : EXFO Model : MaxTester 730C / MAX-730C Product Type : PON / Metro OTDR Display : 7-inch Outdoor-Enhanced Touchscreen Dynamic Range : 39 / 38 / 39dB Maximum Test Distance : Up to 100km Event Dead Zone : 0.6m Attenuation Dead Zone : 2.5m Splitter Support : Up to 1×128 Network Testing : FTTx / PON / P2P Access / Metro Battery Runtime : Up to 12 Hours Form Factor : Handheld / Lightweight Application : Live Fiber Troubleshooting