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AFL Introduces Enhanced FOCIS Flex Connector Inspection

Lowell, MA and Spartanburg, SC – February 14, 2017 - AFL is launching its enhanced FOCIS Flex, a self-contained, handheld connector inspection solution with a host of new features including a larger, brighter display plus MPO multi-fiber connector inspection with auto-focus and pass/fail analysis.FOCIS Flex Phone Inspection.

“We’ve improved FOCIS Flex based on feedback from our customers,” commented senior product line manager for AFL’s Test & Inspection division. “With Instant On, faster auto-focusing and pass/fail analysis, plus new auto-save capabilities, FOCIS Flex is even easier to use, provides accurate connector assessments in seconds and integrates with both Android and iOS
mobile devices.”

The original FOCIS Flex included auto-focus, capture, IEC pass/fail analysis and automatic Bluetooth® transfers with one press of the capture button. The updated FOCIS Flex adds multiple new features, including:

  • Larger, brighter display with brightness control and auto-dimming
  • Instant-on power up
  • User-configurable auto-save to internal memory
  • Faster auto-focus, capture and pass/fail analysis
  • Updated IEC, IPC and user-settable pass/fail criteria
  • Integrated WiFi for future live image transfer to Android & iOS mobile devices
  • AFL’s unique image-pairing feature
  • International language support

FOCIS Flex kits include TRM® 2.0 Test Results Manager software, enabling users to generate hard-copy or PDF reports including inspection images and pass/fail results. FOCIS Flex is also available in various kit configurations, including bundled with AFL’s popular FlexScan family of pocket-sized PON and point-to-point OTDRs.

For technicians who prefer smart devices for viewing, saving and sending inspection results received via Bluetooth from FOCIS Flex, an AFL FOCIS Flex App is also available for free download from Google Play and the Apple App Store. The FOCIS Flex App is compatible with aeRos®, AFL’s cloud-based workflow management and reporting software.

FOCIS Flex pricing remains unchanged with all new capabilities included as standard features. For more information or to download the FOCIS Flex datasheet, visit www.AFLglobal.com/FOCISFlex.

About AFL

Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. The company’s products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless, and outside plant applications.

Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.

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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

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