AFL Introduces the FOCIS Flex3 and FlowScout® Quad OLTS to Improve Fiber Inspection and Certification Workflows

AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity, equipment and related services, announces the launch of the FOCIS Flex3 Connector Inspection System and FlowScout® Quad OLTS Certification Test Set. Together, these solutions enable technicians to quickly confirm optical fiber network readiness for service, certify network performance, and accelerate job completion.

The FOCIS Flex3 Connector Inspection System is a compact, self-contained fiber inspection tool featuring a large high-definition touchscreen for intuitive use. At the touch of a button, it automatically focuses, centers, captures, analyzes, and saves end-face images. The handheld system supports IEC, IPC, AT&T, and user-defined auto-analysis for industry compliance. It stores up to 10,000 results and transfers data fast via USB or Bluetooth to AFL's FlexReporter software for comprehensive reporting.

The new FlowScout Quad OLTS certifier is a purpose-built Tier I optical loss test set for fast certification of multimode and single-mode fiber networks. It enables rapid, comprehensive testing, making it an effective, multifunctional tool for enterprise LAN, campus, and data center environments. For these large fiber projects, workflow software integration enables project creation, task assignment, real-time progress tracking, and automated reporting across distributed teams.