AFL FOCIS Duel fibre-optic connector inspection system

The AFL FOCIS Duel Fibre Optic Connector Inspection System is an optimal tool for optical network installation, turn-up, troubleshooting and maintenance. It builds on the company’s FOCIS Flex design and also provides verification that proper connector cleaning practices are being used.

The new system contains two ports — the first is fully featured with the same capabilities as the FOCIS Flex and the second port is a fast and convenient female-style adapter for patch-cord viewing, with auto-focus and 2X zoom capabilities. This added capability allows technicians to inspect connectors on bulkhead adapters (Port 1) and patch cords (Port 2) without swapping adaptor tips.

The FOCIS Duel is a self-contained, tether-free, compact, handheld inspection solution, available with more than three dozen tips supporting all commonly used connector types.

The Port 2 adapter tips are available for all common connector types — universal 1.25 and 2.5 mm, SC and LC in both UPC and APC polish types. With the press of a single button, Port 1 of the FOCIS Duel auto-focuses, captures, centres and analyses the end-face image to industry standard IEC 61300-3-35 (2015), IPC, AT&T and user-defined criteria.

With a rechargeable battery and integrated 2.4″ colour TFT LCD screen, FOCIS Duel can be used independently. It can perform cleanliness analysis and store Port 1 images and reports locally.

It works with the AFL FOCIS App (iOS and Android) which provides a comprehensive and user-friendly feature set as well as connectivity with AFL’s cloud-based aeRos workflow automation platform.