The AFL FlexScan is a pocket-sized, handheld OTDR that provides fast fibre-optic network characterisation and fault location.
Combining SmartAuto data acquisition with event analysis and intuitive LinkMap display, the product enables technicians to quickly and easily troubleshoot faulty optical networks or completely characterise newly installed networks.
The unit’s SmartAuto technology automatically selects the most appropriate OTDR settings to detect, locate, identify and measure network start, end, connectors, splices and macrobends. The LinkMap technology applies pass/fail limits to detected events, displays the network using colour-coded icons to highlight faults, and recommends corrective action to resolve faults. It alerts users to live fibre and poor launch conditions.
FlexScan comes in 1310/1550 or 1550 nm versions. The OTDR has integrated VFL and optional OPM/OLS ports and Bluetooth/WiFi communications.