VIAVI OneExpert HFC ONXF-730-PON-85-204-SWX DOCSIS 3.1 and PON Handheld Tester, 85/204 MHz, SWX Package

OneExpert HFC ONX-730 package with PON selective power meter, VFL, optical loss and an 85/204 MHz DOCSIS 3.1 module for 10 Gbps service testing.

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

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI ONXF-730-PON-85-204-SWX is a new-unit ordering package of the OneExpert HFC ONX-730 handheld tester. It combines the ONX-730 SWX software package with a PON Selective Optical Power Meter, a Visual Fault Locator, Optical Loss mode and the ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 module for 85/204 MHz upstream and 1.2 GHz downstream networks.

The OneExpert HFC platform validates DOCSIS, Ethernet, PON and WiFi 7 service throughput up to 10 Gbps. Test Process Automation and the OneCheck workflows (Ethernet, WiFi, PON and DOCSIS) run guided pass/fail tests, and saved results carry geo tags.

Optical testing

The integrated selective power meter measures coexistent PON wavelengths through a dedicated SC/APC port. It can read the PON-ID to confirm the connection to the expected OLT. With the TruePON option, the meter checks total optical loss, PON-ID, OLT connectivity and received power against the ODN class. A 650 nm VFL and support for USB fiber scopes with Auto Analysis help with fiber troubleshooting.

DOCSIS and RF

The ONX-730 keeps the RF and DOCSIS test functions of the ONX-620/630 and supports the existing ONX RF modules. These functions include downstream and upstream analysis, OFDM metrics, ingress analysis, and forward and reverse sweep with the SCU-1800.

Design

The unit is rated IP54 and drop-tested. Its modular design allows upgrades to 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0. It also has integrated GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support, and a field-replaceable 96 Wh battery.

Key Features

PON Selective Optical Power Meter with dedicated SC/APC port
Visual Fault Locator (1 mW)
Optical Loss mode (set/clear reference with delta)
Broadband power capability for selective PON hardware
ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 DOCSIS 3.1 module (85/204 MHz)
ONX 730 SWX software package
OneCheck Ethernet and OneCheck WiFi 7
VIAVI SpeedCheck to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps
Return Signal Generator with Loopback
Ingress Expert
Automates pass/fail for DOCSIS, Ethernet, WiFi, and PON with the unified OneCheck workflow
PON-ID reading to validate connection to the expected OLT
Fiber scope support with Auto Analysis and defect detection
Smart Access Anywhere remote coaching and training via PC or mobile connection (optional)
IP54 rated, weatherproof, drop-tested modular design
Upgradeable for 25G/50G PON and DOCSIS 4.0
Integrated GPS, StrataSync and mobile app support
High-capacity battery for multi-day use

Specifications

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 Ookla Speedtest and TrueSpeed are options
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 %; 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, SC/APC connectors; Broadband requires activated 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
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

Downstream Digital Channel Analysis

Calibrated Power Levels	-20 dBmV to +50 dBmV
Level Accuracy	±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV; ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C ±1.5 dB typical at 25°C
Modulation(s)	64, 128, and 256 QAM, OFDM
OFDM Channels	24-192 MHz wide − up to 3 active OFDM channels
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
Minimum Lock Level	−15 dBmV
BER — Channel Check and DOCSIS Check mode	Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC)
Profile Analysis	Profiles A, B, C, D, NCP, and PLC (more profiles as implemented)

RF Module Inputs/Outputs

DOCSIS module	ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 module (85/204 MHz D3.1) 85/204 MHz Upstream 1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz Downstream DOCSIS 3.1 package
RF(2)	F connectors replaceable
Port 2	Upstream 0.5–204 MHz and TDR
MoCA filter	All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency
Forward Sweep Telemetry Frequency	Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz Compatibility: SCU-1800
Reverse Sweep Port 2 Frequency Range	5-204 MHz Compatibility: SCU-1800 or DAA/RPHY via XperTRAK

General and Physical

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) 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
RF immunity	8.5 V/m For CATV measurements
DC Input Power	12 V@5 A
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

Residential and small business service activation
Multi-gig service turn-up over DOCSIS or PON
GPON and XGS-PON network verification
DOCSIS 3.1 and RF troubleshooting
Ingress detection
Ethernet and WiFi 7 throughput validation
Fiber connectivity and fault verification

Included

ONX-CATV-D31-S-8520-1212 module (85/204 MHz D3.1)
ONX 730 SWX Package
PON Selective Optical Power Meter, VFL, Optical Loss
OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, 10G SpeedCheck
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	GPON Emulation for live service testing on GPON network — Listed in the datasheet with the same description as ONXF-SW-OC-GPON-EMUL
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
ONXF-SW-TRUESPEED-10G	ONX TrueSpeed to 10 Gbps Permanent License
ONXF-SW-IPERF-5G	ONX iPerf test to 5 Gbps Permanent License
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-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