The MaxTester 700B OTDR series simplifies and speeds up
daily test routines, helping service providers and contractors
build faster, more reliable fiber networks.
QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 1,
2013 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF)
today announced the launch of its new tablet-inspired MaxTester
700B OTDR Series, which is redefining handheld fiber testers by
making frontline OTDR field testing faster and more accessible with
unprecedented end-user experience. This series directly addresses
the rising challenges to deploy more fiber faster, and with limited
resources and training time.
Inspired by today's intuitive and
high-performance tablet technologies, EXFO's automated and
intelligent MaxTester OTDR series helps contractors and service
providers build faster, more reliable fiber networks. The
MaxTester's tablet-inspired design features a large, 7-inch,
outdoor-enhanced touchscreen—the largest in the industry for a
handheld device, making it small enough to fit in one hand, yet
large enough to provide clear, squint-free presentation of results.
The MaxTester OTDR series also features an icon-based GUI in a
Windows-like environment that can be easily mastered right from the
outset. In addition, it's powered by a full-day, 12-hour
rechargeable battery.
Produced by the world leading OTDR manufacturer,
the MaxTester 700B Series is genuine EXFO OTDR inside. These
instruments feature light and very compact designs at
budget-friendly price points with no compromise in quality. The
MaxTester series is comprised of three models to cover any
frontline fiber test application, from last-mile to access and
FTTH/PON. The MaxTester OTDRs replace EXFO's famous AXS-100/110
OTDR Series, in turn bringing an advanced iOLM application to the
handheld market. The iOLM OTDR-based application is powered by
Link-Aware™ technology, which combines an intelligent and dynamic
multipulse approach with multiple wavelengths—all in a unique and
single link view that frees technicians from having to perform
complex OTDR analysis. With a two-year track record on the market,
the iOLM is a mature and proven technology providing expert-level
results at the push of a button to hundreds of users in over 75
countries.
"These solutions are a direct response to
customer feedback, reflecting their need for compact,
budget-friendly, powerful, yet intuitive testing tools inspired by
tablets and smartphones," said Étienne Gagnon, Vice-President of
EXFO's Test and Measurement Division. "Our new MaxTester 700B
Series combines our quality-designed OTDR with a unique form factor
to provide unmatched user experience and make daily test routines
more simple and efficient."
EXFO's new MaxTester 700B OTDR series will be
showcased for the first time today, October
1, 2013, during a special product introduction presentation
held from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
at the FTTH Theater (Booth #323) of the 2013 FTTH Conference and
Expo taking place this week at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida.
For more information about the MaxTester 700B
OTDR Series, please visit EXFO.com/MAXOTDR.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the
leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance
solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment
manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The
company offers innovative solutions for the development,
installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and
mobile networks—from the core to the edge. Key technologies
supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, VDSL2,
ADSL2+ and various optical technologies accounting for more than
35% of the portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO has a staff of
approximately 1600 people in 25 countries, supporting more than
2000 customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com
and follow us on the EXFO Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook,
Google+ and YouTube.
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