Fiber optic connector inspection system

Fiber optic connector inspection systemAFL is introducing the new NOYES FlexTester PRO Kits, which combine a FlexTester multi-function optical tester with the FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System and cleaning supplies in a convenient hard-shell carry case. Each kit includes a user-specified, handheld OFL280 or FLX380 FlexTester single-mode OTDR with integrated Optical Laser Source (OLS), Optical Power Meter (OPM), and Visual Fault Locator (VFL). FOCIS includes the DFS1 Digital Fiberscope, a fiber optic connector video-inspection probe with USB interface, and the DFD1 handheld touch tablet. Since FOCIS includes its own handheld display, OTDR testing and connector inspection tasks can proceed in parallel.

Ideal for smart grid communications, as well as for providing monitoring and control links to distributed energy systems (such as wind farms), the FlexTester can rapidly detect and locate the source of excess loss or reflections within an installed optical cable. The FOCIS probe and display can confirm if contamination or connector damage is the cause. Both the FlexTester and FOCIS enable network installers to document network conditions before and after maintenance activities. FlexTesters save OTDR trace and event table results in industry-standard .SOR files. FOCIS supports image capture and save, and provides a unique image-pairing display capability, enabling users to compare connector end-face images before and after cleaning.

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Volume: July/August 2012