VIAVI OneExpert ONX-700 series handheld test instrument, side view
VIAVI / ONX-720/730
ONXF-730-PON-65-204-NTX

OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-PON-65-204-NTX DOCSIS 3.1 and PON Field Tester with 65/204 MHz Module

OneExpert HFC ONX-730 new unit with PON selective power meter, VFL, optical loss and a 65/204 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module for 10 Gbps service tests.

Package contents
PON Selective Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss, OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck, ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 module (65/204 MHz D3.1), ONX 730 NTX Package
Broadband Optical Power Meter
N/A
PON Selective Optical Power Meter
Standard
TruePON PON-ID Analysis with OLT-ID and Loss
Optional
Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI ONXF-730-PON-65-204-NTX is a new-unit package of the OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730) platform. It validates DOCSIS, Ethernet, PON and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps. Test Process Automation (TPA) and one-button OneCheck workflows guide technicians through residential and small business service activation and troubleshooting.

This configuration combines the ONX-730 mainframe with the ONX 730 NTX software package and the ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 module. The module is configured for a 65/204 MHz upstream split and 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz downstream. Its optical hardware includes a PON selective optical power meter, a visual fault locator (VFL) and optical loss mode. OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi and 10G SpeedCheck are standard.

Optical and PON testing

The selective power meter measures coexistent PON wavelengths separately and works in broadband mode. It has a dedicated SC/APC optical port. With the TruePON option, the instrument reads the PON-ID to confirm connection to the expected OLT. It also verifies total optical loss and received power against the ODN class. The VFL and USB fiber scope support with automatic analysis help with physical-layer troubleshooting.

DOCSIS and RF

The ONX-720/730 carries forward the RF and DOCSIS test functions of the ONX-620/630, including support for existing RF modules. Ingress Expert and the Return Signal Generator with loopback are standard in the NTX configuration.

Design

The unit is IP54 rated, drop-tested and modular, with an upgrade path to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0. It has integrated GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support, and a field-replaceable 96 W/hr battery.

Key Features

  • Validates DOCSIS, Ethernet, PON and WiFi 7 throughput up to 10 Gbps in under a minute
  • Unified OneCheck workflow automates pass/fail for DOCSIS, Ethernet, WiFi and PON
  • PON Selective Optical Power Meter with broadband power capability
  • Optical Loss mode (set/clear reference with delta)
  • Visual Fault Locator (1 mW)
  • OneCheck Ethernet and OneCheck WiFi 7 included
  • VIAVI SpeedCheck 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps included
  • NTX software package with Return Signal Generator w/Loopback and Ingress Expert
  • ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 module (65/204 MHz)
  • TruePON verifies PON-ID, OLT connectivity, total optical loss and received power by ODN class (option)
  • GPON/XGS-PON emulation using VIAVI SFP (option)
  • VFL and fiber scope support with Auto Analysis and defect detection
  • Geo-tagged saved results, integrated GPS and StrataSync
  • IP54 rated, rugged, weatherproof, drop-tested modular design
  • Upgradeable for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0
  • High-capacity battery for multi-day use

Specifications

Package Configuration
Package contents PON Selective Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss, OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck, ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 module (65/204 MHz D3.1), ONX 730 NTX Package
65/204 MHz Upstream 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream DOCSIS 3.1 Packages
Broadband Optical Power Meter N/A
PON Selective Optical Power Meter Standard
• in the package and feature matrix
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 / OneCheck Ethernet Standard
VIAVI SpeedCheck – 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps Standard
Optical Ethernet Testing over SFP+, OneCheck PON w/Emulation, Ookla Speedtest, TrueSpeed, iPerf, Smart Access Anywhere Optional
Return Signal Generator w/Loopback Standard
Ingress Expert Standard
HomeTDR, Home Leakage Test, Reverse Sweepless Sweep, QAM Video MPEG Verification, 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 and Smart Device Support
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 %; 1342nm: ±0.5 dB/±12 %; 1358nm: ±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), SC/APC connectors; Broadband in Broadband Mode (SW option)
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
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
Power Detection/Notification Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 2 above 2 Volts
Analog Channel Measurement
Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video and audio levels (dual)
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
RBW 300 kHz
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
Symbol rates 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 −5 to +20 dBmV: 21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB, OFDM
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
DOCSIS module ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 module (65/204 MHz D3.1)
65/204 MHz Upstream 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream
RF(2) F connectors replaceable
Port 2 Upstream 0.5–204 MHz and TDR
Diplexer (65 MHz) upstream 4-65 MHz; downstream 85-1,218 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
RF immunity 8.5 V/m (for CATV measurements)
Sweep
Forward Sweep Telemetry Frequency Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz
Input port: Port 1; 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
Physical and Environmental
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
For 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°
Power and Interfaces
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)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

  • Multi-gig residential service activation
  • Small business service installation
  • DOCSIS 3.1 cable service turn-up and troubleshooting
  • GPON and XGS-PON service validation
  • Ethernet throughput testing up to 10 Gbps
  • WiFi 7 service delivery testing
  • Upstream ingress troubleshooting
  • Fiber connection and continuity verification

Included

  • ONX-CATV-D31-S-6520-1212 module (65/204 MHz D3.1)
  • ONX 730 NTX Package
  • Protective Fitted Case
  • Cat6A jumper M-F and M-M

Options & Accessories

Option Description
ONXF-SW-TRUEPON TruePON software option — Requires PON selective HW
ONXF-SW-SFP-ETH Enable SFP+ port for Optical Ethernet testing over VIAVI supported SFP's
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 XGS-PON emulation for live service testing — Listed in the datasheet as 'GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network'
ONX-SMART-ACCESS Smart Access Anywhere
ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-5G ONX Ookla Speedtest to 5 Gbps — Also available as 1, 3 and 5 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y, -5Y) deployed via StrataSync
ONXF-SW-OOKLA-SPD-10G ONX Ookla Speedtest to 10 Gbps — Also available as 1, 3 and 5 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y, -5Y) deployed via StrataSync
ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-5G ONX TrueSpeed to 5 Gbps permanent License — Also available as 1 and 3 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y)
ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps Permanent License — Also available as 1 and 3 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y)
ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps Permanent License — Also available as 1 and 3 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y)
ONXF-SW-IPERF-10G ONX iPerf test to 10 Gbps permanent License — Also available as 1 and 3 Yr timed licenses (-1Y, -3Y)
ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG Home Leakage Software Option
ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR Home TDR Software 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-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-HFC-CASE Fitted protective case for ONX-720/730 with DOCSIS 3.1

Documents & Resources

OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730)
datasheet · PDF
OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730)
brochure · PDF
OneExpert HFC (ONX-720/730) Quick Start Guide
manual · PDF
OneExpert HFC ONX-720/730 User Guide
manual · PDF
OneExpert HFC 720/730 Software
software
ONX-XXX Ethernet Profiles
manual · PDF