Video: AFL Global FS300 FlexScan Quad OTDR

AFL FS300 Flexscan Quad OTDR with SmartAuto, FleXpress & LinkMap

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AFL's FlexScan FS-300 family of all-in-one OTDR is provide solutions for detecting, identifying, locating and resolving optical network issues in multimode and single-mode networks including FTTH pons, pocket-sized and performance packed. FlexScan FS-300 includes an integrated VFL power meter and light source. It can also easily pair via Bluetooth with AFL's award-winning focus family of inspection scopes including focus, flex and focus lightning. Flex scan FS-300 is designed for both novice and expert technicians working in a range of environments from data centers to fiber to the home as well as local and wide area networks. It can be used to measure link length, loss and optical return loss before and after fiber installation. FlexScan FS-300 can also verify and troubleshoot installed networks by detecting locating and measuring the loss and reflectance of connectors, splices and splitters, as well as faults due to macro bends, poor splices or dirty and damage connectors.

FlexScan FS-300 automates test setup shortens test time and simplifies results interpretation improving efficiency and reducing costs. With Smart Auto mode selected one touch enables flex scans multi-pulse technology to detect closely spaced events in point-to-point or passive optical networks without sacrificing range. Results are displayed on the high resolution five inch gesture recognition touchscreen using color-coded link map icons that immediately convey the health of the network. For high density cabling applications flex scan FS-300 can be connected to AFL is multifiber switch to automate testing of 12 fiber MPO terminated cables frequently found in data centers, central offices and FTTH multi-dwelling unit applications.

Once testing is complete FlexScan FS-300 offers several reporting options. A PDF reports can be generated directly from the unit or test results can be uploaded via USB for post-processing and report generation using AFL's PC-based Test Results Manager software. Real Time post-processing is enabled by utilizing the flex scan app to wirelessly upload results as testing completes. FlexScan FS-300 user replaceable 12 hour rechargeable battery ensures that technicians have all the power they need to locate and resolve optical network issues. Be ready for anything. Visit AFL today to learn how the pocket-sized and performance pack FlexScan FS-300 quad OTDR can help you quickly and reliably locate and resolve your optical network issues.

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About Fiber Optic Center, Inc.
Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), is an international leader in distributing fiber optic components, equipment and supplies and has been helping customers make the best cable assemblies in the world for over two decades. Several areas of specialization and expertise, in which they are the industry leader, make them the preferred choice for many of the world’s fiber professionals. In these key technology areas, FOC is "at least as technical as the manufacturer" about the products they sell. Striving to "make the business part easy," they offer outstanding and personal customer service, low or no minimum purchase order values, and from-stock delivery on industry-leading products and technology. FOC is the industry connection to the most innovative optical products, technologies and technical experts who integrate their manufacturing knowledge and vast experience into customers' worldwide operations. @FiberOpticCntr

For further information contact:
Fiber Optic Center, Inc., 23 Centre Street, New Bedford, MA 02740-6322
Toll Free in US: 800-IS-FIBER or 800-473-4237 . Direct 508-992-6464. Email: sales@focenter.com or fiberopticcenter@focenter.com

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Kathleen Skelton, Director of Strategic Marketing, C: 617-803-3014 . E: kskelton@focenter.com