ONXF-730-PON-42-85-NTX
OneExpert HFC ONX-730 ONXF-730-PON-42-85-NTX DOCSIS 3.1 and PON Field Tester with Selective Power Meter
OneExpert HFC ONX-730 new unit with 42/85 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module, PON selective power meter, VFL, optical loss and 10 Gbps service testing.
- Fiber optic testing
- PON Selective Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss
- Service testing
- OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck
- DOCSIS module
- ONX-CATV-D31-S-4285-1012 module (42/85 MHz D3.1)
- Software package
- ONX 730 NTX Package
Overview
The VIAVI ONXF-730-PON-42-85-NTX is a new-unit ordering package for the OneExpert HFC ONX-730 handheld tester. It pairs the ONX-730 mainframe with the ONX-CATV-D31-S-4285-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 module (42/85 MHz upstream, 1.0 GHz/1.2 GHz downstream). It also includes a PON selective optical power meter, a visual fault locator, optical loss mode and the ONX 730 NTX software package.
The OneExpert HFC platform tests DOCSIS, Ethernet, PON and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps. VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA) and the OneCheck workflows run automated pass/fail tests for Ethernet, WiFi, PON and DOCSIS and save geo-tagged results. Technicians follow the same guided steps on every installation.
Optical testing
The integrated PON selective power meter measures coexistent wavelengths through a dedicated SC/APC optical port. It reads the PON-ID to confirm that the unit is connected to the expected OLT. The optional TruePON analysis checks total optical loss, PON-ID, OLT connectivity and received power against the ODN class. The 650 nm VFL and support for USB fiber scopes with automatic analysis help locate fiber faults.
DOCSIS and RF
The ONX-720/730 keeps the RF and DOCSIS test functions of the ONX-620/630 and supports existing RF modules. The NTX package includes the Return Signal Generator with loopback and Ingress Expert. Reverse sweepless sweep, QAM video MPEG verification and Field View with RSG are available as options.
Design
The unit has an IP54 rating and a weatherproof, drop-tested, modular design. It can be upgraded for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0. It includes GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support. A field-replaceable 96 W/hr battery supports multi-day use.
Key Features
- ONX-730 mainframe with ONX 730 NTX software package
- ONX-CATV-D31-S-4285-1012 DOCSIS 3.1 module (42/85 MHz upstream, 1.0 GHz/1.2 GHz downstream)
- PON selective optical power meter with SC/APC connection
- Visual Fault Locator (1 mW, 650 nm)
- Optical loss mode (set/clear reference with delta)
- Broadband power capability for selective PON hardware
- OneCheck Ethernet and OneCheck WiFi 7 workflows
- VIAVI SpeedCheck to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps
- Return Signal Generator with loopback and Ingress Expert included
- 10GBase-T RJ-45 electrical Ethernet interface from 100M to 10G
- WiFi 7 2x2 testing in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
- PON-ID reading to validate connection to the expected OLT
- Optional TruePON PON-ID analysis with OLT-ID and loss
- Optional OneCheck PON with GPON/XGS PON emulation using VIAVI SFP
- USB fiber scope support with automatic pass/fail analysis
- IP54-rated, drop-tested modular design ready for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0
- Integrated GPS, StrataSync and VIAVI Mobile Tech app support
- Field-replaceable 96 W/hr Li-Ion battery
Specifications
Package Contents
| Fiber optic testing | PON Selective Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss |
|---|---|
| Service testing | OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck |
| DOCSIS module |
ONX-CATV-D31-S-4285-1012 module (42/85 MHz D3.1)
42/85 MHz Upstream 1.0 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream DOCSIS 3.1 Packages; the module compatibility table on page 7 lists this module as 45/85 MHz 1.0/1.2 GHz
|
| Software package | ONX 730 NTX Package |
Package and Feature Matrix
| PON Selective Optical Power Meter | Standard |
|---|---|
| TruePON PON-ID Analysis with OLT-ID and Loss | Optional |
| Broadband Power Capability for Selective PON Hardware | Standard |
| Optical Loss Mode (Set/clear Ref with Delta) | Standard |
| Visual Fault Locator (1 mW) | Standard |
| OneCheck WiFi7 | Standard |
| OneCheck Ethernet | Standard |
| VIAVI SpeedCheck – 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps | Standard |
| Optical Ethernet Testing over SFP+ | Optional |
| OneCheck PON w/Emulation – GPON/XGS PON using VIAVI SFP | Optional |
| Ookla Speedtest, VIAVI TrueSpeed, iPerf Speedtest (5 Gbps / 10 Gbps) | Optional |
| Smart Access Anywhere - Remote Connectivity | Optional |
| HomeTDR | Optional |
| Home Leakage Test | Optional |
| Return Signal Generator w/Loopback | Standard |
| Reverse Sweepless Sweep | Optional |
| QAM Video MPEG Verification | Optional |
| Ingress Expert | Standard |
| Field View w/RSG | Optional |
Ethernet
| Standard | IEEE 802.3 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Test results | Ethernet Frames, IP Connectivity, Ping, Trace route, Web Connectivity, Speed Test up to 10 Gbps |
| 10GBase-T RJ-45 Electrical | 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G |
| SFP+ Optical Ethernet |
1G, 10G (SFP dependent)
Optional
|
| SFP+ Electrical Ethernet |
100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G
Optional
|
WiFi
| OneCheck WiFi (Connected Mode) | WiFi - 7 2x2 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) 2.4, 5, 6 GHz bands |
|---|---|
| Test results | Signal strength (RSSI), Standard, Width, Max Router PHY Rate, IP/Web connectivity, Throughput Tests (SpeedCheck, Ookla Speedtest, iPerf) |
Throughput/Performance Tests
| TCP Throughput Test | VIAVI SpeedCheck: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps; Ookla Speedtest: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps; VIAVI TrueSpeed (RFC-6349): 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Performance | Up to 10 Gbps for SpeedCheck, Ookla Speedtest, TrueSpeed, iPerf client: 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps |
| Test results | Delay, Upstream and Downstream Bit Rates |
Bluetooth Communications
| Communication interface | Bluetooth v5.0, BLE 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Smart device support |
VIAVI Mobile Tech app; Android 8 or newer; iOS 12 or newer
Recommendation
|
Optical Fiber Scope Support
| USB optical fiber scope | P5000i, FiberChek Probe |
|---|---|
| Results for zone defects / scratches | Pass/Fail |
| Low Mag Field-of-View (FOV) | Horizontal 740 μm, Vertical 550 μm |
| High Mag Field-of-View (FOV) | Horizontal 370 μm, Vertical 275 μm |
| Particle size detection | <1 μm |
| Power source | USB port |
Selective PON Power Meter
| Photo diode | InGaAs |
|---|---|
| Spectral range | Passband (1260…1500 nm, 1540…1650 nm) |
| Wavelength setting |
1342, 1358, 1490, 1577 nm; Dual: 1490/1577, 1342/1577, 1358/1577 nm; Broadband: 1270...1650 nm, Custom step size 1 nm
Broadband: in Broadband Mode (activated SW option required)
|
| Resolution | 0.01 dB, 0.001 µW |
| Measurement range for power level | -45…+3 dBm |
| Max. power level | +15 dBm |
| Measurement uncertainty |
1490 nm: ±0.5 dB/±12 %; 1577 nm: ±0.5 dB/±12 %; 1342 nm: ±0.5 dB/±12 %; 1358 nm: ±0.5 dB/±12 %; Broadband: ±0.5 d/±5 %
Under reference conditions: -2 dBm (CW), nominal wavelength, 23 °C ±3 K, 45 to 75% relative humidity, SM test fiber (Single Mode, 9 µm core, 8° APC), when used with SC/APC connectors; Broadband value printed as '±0.5 d'
|
| Measurement range for PON-ID | GPON: -30...0 dBm; XGS-PON: -25...0 dBm |
| Number of calibrated wavelengths | 2 (1490, 1577 nm) |
| Tone detection |
270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Future optional capability; in Broadband Mode (activated SW option required)
|
| Connection | SC/APC |
Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
| Fiber compatibility | Single-mode, Multimode |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 650 nm (visible) |
| Output modes | Continuous and flashing |
| Connector interface | Universal 2.5 mm (fixed) |
| Output power | 1 mW |
| Laser safety rating | Class 2 |
| Range (maximum) |
7 km
VFL range depends on many factors, including fiber quality/loss
|
General
| Size |
5.0 x 11.1 x 4.25 in (W x L x H)
ONX-720 and ONX-730 with RF Module
|
|---|---|
| Weight |
3.15 kg (6.9 lb)
ONX-720 and ONX-730 with RF Module, without protective case
|
| Operating temperature range | Non-Charging: -10°C to 50°C; Battery Charging: 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage temperature range | -20°C to 60°C |
| Operating humidity range | 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Indoor/outdoor use | IP54 light rain (0.5 in/hr; 1.27 cm/hr) |
| Drop rating | 1 m (3.3 ft) onto concrete |
| Operating altitude | 4000 m max |
| Pollution | 2° |
| RF immunity |
8.5 V/m
For CATV measurements
|
| DC input power | 12 V@5 A |
| DC charge port | 2.5 mm barrel |
| Battery | 96 W/hr Li-Ion rechargeable battery, Field replaceable |
| Battery charge time | 4 Hrs (90%) 6-8 Hrs 100% (AC charger) |
| Battery life |
3-5 day typical usage for installation technicians
10 installs a day
|
| USB host port(s) | USB-C, USB-A (USB 3.0) |
DOCSIS/RF Frequency
| Range | 0.5 to 1,218 MHz |
|---|---|
| Accuracy |
±10 ppm
typical @25°C
|
Downstream Analysis — Port 1
| Max input power | 60 dBmV total integrated power |
|---|---|
| Operation on powered TAP | Operate with up to 90 VAC/DC on input port |
| Power detection/notification | Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 1 above 2 Volts |
| Return loss | >9 dB |
| Auto channel plan builder | Auto detection of channels (analog, digital, QAM, OFDM) |
Upstream Analysis — Port 2
| Ingress spectrum scan | 0.5–204 MHz, calibrated range 4-204 MHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −45 dBmV |
| RBW | 300 kHz |
| Min detectable level upstream | −55 dBmV |
| Dynamic range | 50 dB |
| Max total integrated power | 55 dBmV, 4–10 MHz, 60 dBmV, 10 to 204 MHz |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C
|
| Sampling rate | Hyper Spectrum FFT Gapless technology - no missed samples, spans 0.5 to 110 MHz, 110 to 160 MHz, and 160 to 204 MHz |
| Return loss | >9.5 dB |
Analog Channel Measurement
| Standards | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
|---|---|
| Min detectable signal | −50 dBmV (single channel) |
| Level accuracy | ±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C |
Downstream Digital Channel Analysis
| Calibrated power levels | -20 dBmV to +50 dBmV |
|---|---|
| Level accuracy | ±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C |
| Modulation(s) | 64, 128, and 256 QAM, OFDM |
| Annex A | 5.057 to 6.952 MSPS for 64, 128, and 256 QAM |
| Annex B | 5.057 MSPS for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Annex C | 5.274 MSPS for 64 QAM, and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Regional demods | DVB-C |
OFDM Signal Performance Metrics
| OFDM channels | 24-192 MHz wide − up to 3 active OFDM channels |
|---|---|
| Level — max, min, average, standard deviation | Relative to a 6 MHz carrier per CableLabs® |
| MER — max, min, average, standard deviation, percentile | 16 to 44 dB |
| Profile analysis |
Profiles A, B, C, D, NCP, and PLC (more profiles as implemented)
Lock status, code word errors (corrected and uncorrected)
|
MER and BER
| MER specified range |
21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB, OFDM
At −5 to +20 dBmV; MER range declines as input levels decrease. Expected MER range at MINLOCK level of –15 dBmV is >30 dB MER
|
|---|---|
| Max displayable range | 50 dB |
| Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C
|
| Minimum lock level | −15 dBmV |
| BER — Channel Check and DOCSIS Check mode | Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC) |
| BER — OneCheck Mode | Down to 1E-8 (pre and post FEC) Std. 1E-9 user selectable |
| Interleaver depth | 128, 8 max |
RF Module Inputs/Outputs
| RF (2) | F connectors replaceable |
|---|---|
| Port 1 | Downstream 54/85/108/258MHz depending on diplexer |
| Port 2 | Upstream 0.5–204 MHz and TDR |
| Diplexer 42 MHz |
upstream 4-42 MHz; downstream 54–1,004 MHz
Diplexer return path options may not be available on all units
|
| Diplexer 85 MHz |
upstream 4-85 MHz; downstream 108-1,218 MHz
Diplexer return path options may not be available on all units
|
| MoCA filter | All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency |
Sweep
| Forward sweep telemetry frequency |
Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz
Input port: Port 1
|
|---|---|
| Forward sweep compatibility | SCU-1800 |
| Reverse sweep output transmit port | Port 1 or Port 2 (user selectable) |
| Port 1 sweep frequency range | Diplexer dependent 5-42/5-65/5-85/5-204 MHz |
| Port 2 sweep frequency range | 5-204 MHz |
| Reverse sweep compatibility | SCU-1800 or DAA/RPHY via XperTRAK |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Residential and small business service activation
- Multi-gig DOCSIS service validation
- PON service turn-up and troubleshooting
- GPON and XGS-PON network verification
- Ethernet and WiFi 7 throughput testing
- Cable return path ingress troubleshooting
- Fiber fault location and connector inspection
Included
- ONX-CATV-D31-S-4285-1012 module (42/85 MHz D3.1)
- ONX 730 NTX Package
- Protective Fitted Case
- Cat6A jumper M-F and M-M
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| ONXF-SW-OC-WIFI | OneCheck WiFi Software option |
| ONXF-SW-OC-ETHERNET | OneCheck Ethernet Software option |
| ONXF-SW-SFP-ETH | Enable SFP+ port for Optical Ethernet testing over VIAVI supported SFP’s |
| ONXF-SW-TRUEPON | TruePON software option (requires PON selective HW) |
| ONXF-SW-PON-BROADBAND | Enable Selective Power Meter to operate in broadband mode |
| ONXF-SW-OPTICAL-LOSS | Optical Loss test mode option to save reference and calculate loss |
| ONXF-SW-OC-PON | OneCheck PON – PON testing via GPON/XGSPON SFP+ |
| ONXF-SW-OC-GPON-EMUL | GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network |
| ONXF-SW-OC-XGSPON-EMUL | GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network — Description as printed in the datasheet |
| ONX-SMART-ACCESS | Smart Access Anywhere |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-1Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/ deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-3Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G-5Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps 5 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-1Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/ deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-3Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G-5Y | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps 5 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G | ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G-1Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/ deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G-3Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G | ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G-1Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/ deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G-3Y | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G | ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps Permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G-1Y | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G-3Y | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G | ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps Permanent License |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G-1Y | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps 1 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G-3Y | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps 3 Yr Timed License/deployed via StrataSync |
| ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G | ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps permanent License |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG | Home Leakage Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR | Home TDR Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RSG-LOOP | Return Signal Generator with Loopback Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-REVSWPLSSWP | Reverse Sweepless Sweep Option for ONX 730’s |
| ONX-CATV-SW-QAM-VIDEO | QAM Video MPEG Verification Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-INGRESS-EXP | Ingress Expert Option for ONX 720’s |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR-OCE | Return Path SNR in OneCheck Expert - OneExpert CATV |
| ONX-CATV-SW-FV-RSG | PathTrak Fieldview with Return Signal Generator for ONX 730s |
| ONX-CATV-FWD-SWEEP | Active Forward Sweep |
| ONX-CATV-REV-SWEEP | Active Reverse Sweep |
| NSC-SFP-GPON | GPON SFP for GPON emulation |
| NSC-SFP-XGSPON | XGSPON SFP+ for XGSPON emulation |
| NSC-SFP-850-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 850 nm SR 1G and 10G |
| NSC-SFP-1310-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 1310 nm LR 1G and 10G |
| NSC-SFP-1550-1G-10G | Optical Ethernet SFP + 1550 nm ER 1G and 10G |
| AC-CHARGER | Replacement AC charger (no power cord) |
| AC-CAR-CHARGER | Car Charger |
| CC-034601 | Large Carrying Case |
| 1019-00-1366 | Strand Hook |
| ONXF-HANDSTRAP | Handstrap for use on unit without a case |
| ONXF-HFC-BATT-96WHR | Replacement 96 W/Hr Battery |
| ONXF-DISPLAY-PROTECTOR-5P | Replacement screen protector (5 pack) |
| ONXF-ETH-ADAPT-M-F | Ethernet Cat6a M-F adapter 0.5 m |
| NSC-ETHERNET-CABLE | Ethernet Cat6a M-M Patch Cable |
| ONXF-CATV-D31-ADAPTR | Module adapter for existing D3.1 modules for ONX-720/730 |
| ONXF-HFC-CASE | Fitted protective case for ONX-720/730 with DOCSIS 3.1 |
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