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Connector Inspection & Cleaning

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Dirty and/or damaged fibre connectors are one of the most common cause of optical network problems. And in today's context where operators must speed up their fibre deployment and operate under amplified OPEX pressure, any network failure prevented can make a difference.

No matter the wide range of technologies or different infrastructures you are working with (FTTx, FTTA, DAS and Small cells or Data Centres) proper connector inspection is an essential best practice for fibre testing and installation, which must be included in all daily workflow procedures.

 

Connector Inspection & Cleaning

 

Optical Fibre Inspection and Grading - what's it all about?

This video and White Paper explain the manual inspection and grading process for optical fibre connector endfaces and the three acceptable methods detailed under international standard IEC 61300-3-35.

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And now Optical Fibre Cleaning Tools - which ones should I use and when?

This video shows how and when to use the various fibre cleaning tools available to ensure reliable optical fibre links.

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 Optical Inspection Probes

VIAVI P5000i Digital Analysis Microscope

The P5000i is a digital handheld microscope that automatically inspects and certifies the end faces of fiber connectors according to industry standards and specifications. This digital microscope provides instant pass/fail results at the push of a button, eliminating subjective and time-consuming guesswork.

Compatible with multiple platforms, including MTS-2000 / 4000 / 5800 / 6000A, 8000v2, HST-3000, Certifier40G, CellAdvisor JD720C, laptops, PCs, and Android mobile devices, the P5000i provides fast, repeatable analysis that easily integrates into existing test procedures. The world’s leading manufacturers, installers, and service providers already rely on Viavi Solutions to certify their fiber connectors. Whether testing on the production line or in the field, the P5000i gives any technician that handles fiber the same capabilities in the palm of their hand.

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VIAVI FiberChek Probe Microscope

The FiberChek probe builds on industry-leading Viavi expertise in fiber inspection to deliver an all-in-one handheld for technicians at every skill level. Meeting all fiberinspection needs with built-in image viewing, auto-focus, pass/fail analysis, and result storage and recall, the FiberChek probe completely automates inspection workflows to ensure fast and accurate performance. Used alone or connected to other devices (via WiFi and USB), the FiberChek probe is the essential fiber tool for every technician.

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VIAVI FiberChek Sidewinder all-in-one handheld inspection and analysis solution for multifiber connectors such as MPO

The FiberChek Sidewinder is the industry’s first "all-in-one" handheld inspection and analysis solution for multifiber connectors such as MPO. The latest addition to the award-winning VIAVI FiberChek family delivers a completely automated solution to inspect and analyze every fiber of an MPO or other multifiber connectors with industry-leading reliability and speed.

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ShinewayTech OCI-20BN Optical Connector Inspector

Intelligent 'wear-like-a-watch-style' optical inspection probe

Shinewaytech's OCI-20BN is a portable optical fibre connector inspector for checking fibre and connector end-face cleanliness, ideal for bench top and fiber optic network installation technicians to eliminate error caused by poor quality or improper cleaning.

The OCI-20BN offers excellent viewing of the connector/fiber end-face and includes a feature to record and save image/video of fiber end-face without the need for a computer or any external devices.

  • More than 30 high-precision tips available including angled tips & lengthened tips for corners & hard-to-reach applications.
  • Handy on-site test

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ShinewayTech OCI-20BN-W Wireless Optical Connector Inspector

ShinewayTech's OCI-20BN-W is a portable optical fibre connector inspector for checking fibre and connector end-face cleanliness - ideal for benchtop & fibre-optic network installation technicians to eliminate error caused by poor quality or improper cleaning.

It offers excellent viewing of the connector/fibre end-face & teh ability to record & save image/video of fibre end-face. It can be connected to PC or phone by WIFI. * More than 30 high-precision tips available including angled tips & lengthened tips for corners & hard-to-reach applications.

  • More than 30 high-precision tips available including angled tips & lengthened tips for corners & hard-to-reach applications.

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Optical Connector Cleaning

FCP-5 Fibre Connector Cleaning Pen

FCP-5 is a high-performance device designed for cleaning the ferrule end faces of MU/LC connectors. it can quickly clean off wastes or greasy dirt from optical connector end-face and guarantee cleaning result above 95%. FCP-5’s anti-static design can prevent secondary pollution after cleaning.

  • Professional applications in MU/LC
  • Easily clean connector inside adaptor and plugs
  • Anti-static design
  • Compact and durable

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FCT-5 Fibre Connector Cleaning Tape

FCT-5 Fibre Connector Cleaning Tape is essential accessory to maintain and guarantee good quality of fibre optic connection. It is the best non-alcohol cleaning method for various fibre optic terminations which is simply and swiftly used. Suitable for connector such as SC, FC, MU, LC, ST, D4, DIN etc

  • Special non-alcohol superfine fibre cloth
  • Easy handling and antistatic
  • Friendly using, efficient cleaning
  • Tape made of high density textile fibres
  • Cleaning time 500+
  • Easy to replace the tape
  • Level of cleaning: -20 ~ -50 dB (Return Loss)

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Smart Cleaner Optical Fibre Cleaner

Simple removal of dust & contaminants

The Senko Fibre Optic Cleaners are dry cloth cleaners specially designed to clean connections residing in an adapter, faceplate or bulkhead. The Senko Fibre Optic Cleaners are simple to use and highly effective at removing oil and dust contaminants that can negatively impact optical performance.

Proven effectiveness at removing:

  • Arizona road dust
  • 70% IPA residue
  • Dryer lint
  • Distilled H2O residue
  • Skin oil and Hand lotion
  • Graphite - pre mate
  • NaCl residue
  • Graphite - post mate
  • Vegetable oil

Applications and Features

  • Fibre network panels and assemblies
  • Outdoor FTTX applications
  • Cable assembly production facility
  • Testing laboratories
  • Servers, switches, routers and OADMS with   SC, FC, ST, MU and LC interface
  • Easy pushing motion engages connector   and initiates cleaner

 

 

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