{"product_id":"exfo-otdr-swap-out-connector-gp-3207-gp-3208-sc-fc-apc-upc","title":"EXFO OTDR Swap-Out Connector – GP-3207 \/ GP-3208 SC or FC, APC or UPC for MAX-730D MAX-715D","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEXFO OTDR Swap-Out Connector – GP-3207 \/ GP-3208 – SC or FC, APC or UPC – For EXFO MAX-730D \u0026amp; MAX-715D,FTB-720D \u0026amp; 730D\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEXFO GP-3207\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGP-3208\u003c\/strong\u003e are OEM \u003cstrong\u003eSwap-Out Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eEXFO MaxTester 700D OTDR series\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the MAX-730D and MAX-715D. Unlike traditional fixed OTDR optical ports, the MaxTester 700D’s Swap-Out connector system allows field technicians to \u003cstrong\u003ereplace the OTDR’s optical connector directly in the field\u003c\/strong\u003e — without sending the unit to a service centre — in seconds. This eliminates costly downtime and service centre turnaround time when the OTDR connector becomes worn or contaminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantage\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Swap-Out connector design enables iOLM support for both APC and UPC optical connectors. The internal connector is always APC, and always iOLM-compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: UPC Swap-Out connectors will need to be replaced more often than APC Swap-Out connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOX1 Click-Out connectors are NOT compatible with OTDRs. 700D OTDR Swap-Out connectors are NOT compatible with OX1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in four configurations to match your fiber network’s connector type: \u003cstrong\u003eSC\/APC, SC\/UPC, FC\/APC, and FC\/UPC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Numbers \u0026amp; Connector Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolish Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGP-3207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPC (8° angled) or UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGP-3208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPC (8° angled) or UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC\/APC • SC\/UPC • FC\/APC • FC\/UPC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease select the correct connector type (SC or FC) and polish type (APC or UPC) to match your fiber network when ordering. If unsure, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible EXFO OTDR Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXFO 700D Series OTDRs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX-715D, MAX-720D, MAX-730D,ftb-720D,FTB-730D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Swap-Out Connector system is specific to the EXFO MaxTester 700D series. It is not compatible with older MAX-715B, MAX-720B, or FTB-series OTDRs, which use the EUI-series adapter system. If you have an older EXFO OTDR model, please see our EXFO EUI-91 SC adapter listing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-Replaceable Without Service Centre:\u003c\/strong\u003e The MaxTester 700D’s Swap-Out connector system allows the optical connector to be replaced directly in the field in seconds — no tools, no service centre, no downtime. This is a key design advantage of the 700D series over earlier EXFO OTDR platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXFO Part (GP-3207 \/ GP-3208):\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine specified replacement connector — ensures correct optical alignment, insertion loss, and return loss performance to EXFO’s factory specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Connector Health Diagnostic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The MaxTester 700D includes an onboard optical connector health diagnostic tool that checks the connector’s condition and alerts the technician only when replacement is actually needed — preventing unnecessary replacements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Connector Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC\/APC, SC\/UPC, FC\/APC, and FC\/UPC — covering the most common connector types in FTTH, PON, telecom OSP, and enterprise fiber networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Optimal OTDR Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worn or contaminated OTDR connector increases the launch dead zone and introduces measurement errors. Replacing with a new Swap-Out connector restores the OTDR’s specified dead zone and dynamic range performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Easy to Carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry a spare Swap-Out connector in your OTDR case to replace a damaged connector immediately on site — no job site delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is an EXFO Swap-Out Connector and How Does It Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional OTDR optical ports use a fixed adapter interface (such as the EUI-series on older EXFO models) that requires a service centre visit to replace when worn. The \u003cstrong\u003eEXFO MaxTester 700D Swap-Out Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e is a field-replaceable optical interface module that snaps directly onto the OTDR’s optical port. To replace it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the OTDR’s onboard \u003cstrong\u003econnector health diagnostic\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm replacement is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist and remove\u003c\/strong\u003e the worn Swap-Out connector from the OTDR port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap in the new\u003c\/strong\u003e GP-3207 (SC) or GP-3208 (FC) Swap-Out connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe OTDR is immediately ready for use — no calibration or service required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire process takes under one minute in the field, eliminating the need to ship the OTDR to a service centre and wait days or weeks for repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAPC vs. UPC: Which Connector Polish Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolish Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd-Face Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Return Loss\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPC (Angled Physical Contact)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8° angled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;60dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFTTH \/ PON networks, CATV, long-haul telecom — where high return loss is required to prevent reflections from affecting laser sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC (Ultra Physical Contact)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0° flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise fiber, data centers, telecom OSP — general-purpose singlemode fiber testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e APC and UPC connectors are \u003cstrong\u003enot interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mating an APC connector with a UPC connector will damage both connector end-faces and produce very high insertion loss. Always match the Swap-Out connector polish type to your fiber network’s connector type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace Your EXFO OTDR Swap-Out Connector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe OTDR’s \u003cstrong\u003eonboard connector health diagnostic\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the connector needs replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOTDR traces show \u003cstrong\u003eunusually high launch reflectance\u003c\/strong\u003e or an extended dead zone at the near end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion loss measurements are inconsistent\u003c\/strong\u003e or higher than expected on known-good fiber links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connector end-face is \u003cstrong\u003evisibly scratched, chipped, or contaminated\u003c\/strong\u003e and cannot be restored by cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreventive replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e after high-volume field use to maintain consistent measurement accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFTTH \/ PON network testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — SC\/APC is the standard connector in FTTH OLT and ONT equipment; the GP-3207 SC\/APC enables direct OTDR testing of FTTH drop fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelecom OSP fiber characterization\u003c\/strong\u003e — insertion loss, return loss, and fiber length measurement on SC or FC terminated outside plant cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise and data center fiber testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — OTDR testing of SC or FC terminated structured cabling and backbone fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField maintenance and connector replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — restoring EXFO MAX-730D or MAX-715D OTDR performance after connector wear or damage without service centre downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField spare\u003c\/strong\u003e — carrying a spare Swap-Out connector prevents job site delays caused by a damaged OTDR connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the EXFO Swap-Out Connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The EXFO Swap-Out Connector (GP-3207 for SC, GP-3208 for FC) is a field-replaceable optical connector module for the EXFO MaxTester 700D OTDR series (MAX-715D, MAX-730D). It allows technicians to replace the OTDR’s optical connector in the field in seconds, without sending the unit to a service centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between GP-3207 and GP-3208?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The \u003cstrong\u003eGP-3207\u003c\/strong\u003e is the SC connector version (available in APC or UPC), and the \u003cstrong\u003eGP-3208\u003c\/strong\u003e is the FC connector version (available in APC or UPC). Select the part number that matches your fiber network’s connector type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which EXFO OTDR models are compatible with the Swap-Out Connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Swap-Out Connector system is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eEXFO MaxTester 700D series: MAX-715D and MAX-730D\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not compatible with older EXFO OTDR models such as the MAX-715B, MAX-720B, MAX-730, or FTB-series, which use the EUI-series adapter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I choose APC or UPC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Choose \u003cstrong\u003eAPC\u003c\/strong\u003e if your fiber network uses green SC\/APC or FC\/APC connectors — common in FTTH, PON, and CATV networks. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e if your network uses blue SC\/UPC or FC\/UPC connectors — common in enterprise, data center, and general telecom OSP applications. APC and UPC connectors are not interchangeable — always match the polish type to your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I replace the Swap-Out Connector myself in the field?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The Swap-Out Connector is designed for field replacement without tools or service centre support. Simply twist off the worn connector and snap in the new one. The OTDR is immediately ready for use — no calibration required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know when to replace the Swap-Out Connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The EXFO MaxTester 700D includes an \u003cstrong\u003eonboard connector health diagnostic tool\u003c\/strong\u003e that checks the connector’s optical condition and alerts you when replacement is needed. You can also replace it if OTDR traces show high launch reflectance, extended dead zones, or inconsistent loss measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many connectors come in one package?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each package contains \u003cstrong\u003eone (1) Swap-Out Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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