The FTB Lite 730D from EXFO America is a cutting-edge connected PON and metro OTDR, designed to streamline both live and dark fiber characterization and troubleshooting through a single OTDR port. Its robust 8-inch color touchscreen ensures exceptional visibility even in bright sunlight, enhancing usability across various environments. With a dynamic range of up to 42 dB, this OTDR allows for effective testing across extensive distances, up to 132 km in point-to-point setups or 1 128 PON configurations, making it ideal for FTTx in-service testing at 1650nm, thanks to its optional inline GPON/XGS-PON power meter. This instrument boasts advanced specifications, including a remarkable event dead zone of 0.7 meters in single-mode and multi-mode fibers, and a PON dead zone of 35 meters. Users benefit from real-time visibility through a complimentary 36-month basic data plan, along with versatile connectivity options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, ensuring it fits seamlessly into modern fiber optic testing workflows. Its lightweight design and long battery life up to 10 hours further enhance its practicality, positioning the FTB Lite 730D as a vital tool for professionals in the field.