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Video: Optical network issues detected with portable troubleshooter

28 October 2020

The handheld FlexScan TS100 Optical Troubleshooter from AFL offers an easy-to-use, all-in-one tool for detecting, identifying, locating and resolving single-mode optical network issues.

The TS100 has auto-configured settings to quickly measure received power, link length and optical return loss with the push of a button. The results are displayed using color-coded LinkMap icons for easy analysis in a device that automates testing, shortens test time, interprets results and recommends corrective actions, improving efficiency of frontline technicians and reducing costs.

The optical troubleshooter quickly locates and resolves last mile network issues. Source: AFLThe optical troubleshooter quickly locates and resolves last mile network issues. Source: AFLDesigned primarily for field technicians activating and maintaining broadband access networks, the TS100 requires minimal training and no optical time domain reflectometer experience. SmartAuto auto-configures test settings and presents network test results in easy-to understand, color-coded icons indicating passing or failing connections, splices and splitters.

The FlexScan TS100 includes an integrated visual fault locator, power meter and light source. It can be easily paired to AFL’s FOCIS family of inspection scopes, ensuring technicians have everything needed to locate and quickly resolve optical network issues. The source and power meter generate and detect fiber-identifying tones and support Wave ID insertion loss testing featuring automatic wavelength identification and synchronization.

The small 3.5 in x 6 in x 1.75 in portable device weighs 0.4 kg and includes a rechargeable battery that lasts more than 12 hours for all-day operation.

To contact the author of this article, email shimmelstein@globalspec.com


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