The EXFO MaxTester 730D is a fully featured, entry-level PON and metro OTDR designed for FTTH characterization, splitter testing, metro point-to-point links, and live fiber troubleshooting. According to the official EXFO spec sheet, it is optimized for FTTx/MDU fiber deployments, suitable for metro applications, and supports end-to-end FTTH characterization through optical splitters.
| Brand | EXFO |
| Model | MaxTester 730D |
| Application | PON, metro, and point-to-point access network testing |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 39 dB |
| Reach | Up to 132 km P2P |
| Event Dead Zone | 0.5 m |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 2.2 m |
| PON Dead Zone | 30 m |
| Splitter Support | Up to 1×128 |
| Display | 7-inch outdoor-enhanced touchscreen |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Live Testing | 1650 nm in-service testing |
| Connector | Swap-Out connector, field-replaceable |
| Optional Functions | iOLM-ready, inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter, VFL, USB tools, FIP-400B inspection scope |
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Purpose-built for FTTx/MDU deployments, splitter testing, point-to-point metro links, and passive optical LAN environments.
Offers dynamic range up to 39 dB for point-to-point testing over distances up to 132 km.
Suitable for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to 1×128, supporting end-to-end FTTH characterization.
Supports 1650 nm in-service testing with optional inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter support.
Short EDZ, ADZ, and PON dead zone help isolate events in dense PON and access-network environments.
Field-replaceable connector design helps maintain optical performance without unnecessary downtime.
The 730D is designed for PON and metro OTDR work, including splitter testing, live fiber troubleshooting, FTTH characterization, and point-to-point access or metro links.
According to the EXFO spec sheet, the 730D is suitable for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to 1×128.
Yes. The 730D supports 1650 nm in-service testing and can be paired with an optional inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter for live-network work.
The official EXFO spec sheet lists dynamic range up to 39 dB, point-to-point reach up to 132 km, EDZ of 0.5 m, ADZ of 2.2 m, and PON dead zone of 30 m.
Yes. The 730D is suitable for metro point-to-point links, passive optical LAN environments, and broader FTTx/MDU deployment troubleshooting.