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FlexScan FS200

FEL-FS200
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  • Single, dual or triple wavelength single-mode OTDR
  • Rugged, lightweight, and powerful
  • Easy to understand LinkMap® results with pass/fail indications
  • Integrated source, power meter, VFL (visual fault locator)
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Overview

AFL’s FlexScan FS200 OTDR is an all-in-one solution for detecting, identifying, locating, and resolving single-mode optical network issues. It is designed for both novice and expert technicians working in a range of environments, from FTTH PON to point-to-point networks. It applies industry-standard or user-set pass/fail criteria and displays results using LinkMap color-coded icons that immediately show the health of the network. The FlexScan FS200 automates test setup, shortens test time, and simplifies results interpretation improving efficiency and reducing costs.

FlexScan OTDRs enable both novice and expert technicians to troubleshoot optical networks quickly and reliably or fully characterize newly installed or repaired networks. Using FlexScan's innovative SmartAuto mode, multiple OTDR scans quickly and accurately detect, locate, identify and measure network components and faults. After applying industry-standard or user-set pass/fail criteria, the characterized network is displayed using FlexScan's intuitive, icon-based LinkMap view.

FlexScan automates test setup, shortens test time and simplifies results interpretation, improving efficiency and reducing the cost of test. Acquired results may be stored internally or externally. Internally stored results are easily accessed via USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

With optional connector inspection, integrated source, power meter and VFL, FlexScan offers an all-in-one solution, ensuring technicians have everything they need to locate and resolve optical network issues. Designed for field use, FlexScan is robust, rugged, lightweight, powerful, and flexible.

Fujikura Europe is the authorised distributor for AFL test & measurement products in the UK. In addition, Fujikura Europe is the approved calibration & repair centre for AFL Test & Inspection products in Europe. For information on ordering, including Fujikura discount offers on AFL Test & Inspection products available in the UK please email sales@fujikura.co.uk

FlexScan FS200 models and kit configurations:

FS200-50

1550nm only version for cost-effective network troubleshooting, including detection of high-losses due to macro-bends

FS200-100

1310/1550 version for more complete installation verification, as well as troubleshooting. By testing at both wavelengths, FlexScan can differentiate poor splices from macro-bends, as well as qualify the network for operation in both 1310nm and 1550nm windows.

Both models include an integrated VFL and are available with optional integrated source, power meter and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi wireless communications.

FlexScan test sets are available in three standard kit configurations:

Basic kit

Includes selected FlexScan, wrist strap, soft carry case, quick reference guide plus TRM™ 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software. Soft case includes room for optional accessories such as connector cleaning supplies, fibre ring (launch cable) or FOCIS Flex connector inspection solution.

Plus kit

Adds a One-Click cleaner plus 150m fibre ring (launch cable) to a FlexScan Basic Kit.

Pro kit

Adds an auto-focusing FOCIS Flex Fibre Optic Connector Inspection System to a FlexScan Plus Kit.

For details and ordering information on model options and kit configurations, see the FlexScan datasheet.

Features

All-in-one test capability

The FlexScan FS200 includes an integrated VFL, power meter, and light source. It can be easily paired to AFL’s award-winning FOCIS family of inspection scopes, ensuring technicians have everything they need to locate and quickly resolve optical network issues.

Performance-packed

With SmartAuto multi-pulse acquisition, up to 37dB dynamic range, and best-in-class 25m PON dead zone, FlexScan FS200 PON OTDRs test FTTH PONs up to 1:64 while still detecting and measuring events only meters apart.

Fast!

FleXpress mode completes dual-wavelength tests in <5 seconds – 10x faster than conventional OTDRs. For multi-fibre testing, FS200s automatically control AFL’s MFS Multi-fibre switch (12-fibre MPO switch) to further reduce multi-fibre test time.

Pocket-sized

At 3.5” x 6” x 1.75”. (86mm x 160mm x 43mm) and less than one pound (0.4kg), FlexScan FS200 OTDRs truly fit in your pocket, yet still provide a large, bright indoor/outdoor touchscreen display, and all-day operation.

Multiple sharing and reporting options

Results can be stored internally, saved to a USB, or wirelessly uploaded via the free FlexScan app for real-time reporting using the included TRM® 3.0 Test Results Manager software.

Convenient cost-saving kits

Bundle the FlexScan FS200 with your choice of launch cable, FOCIS Flex connector inspection probe and tips, and/or AFL’s universal optical fibre identifier (OFI-BIPMe) for significant cost-savings.

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Specification

OTDR -50 -60 -100 -300 -303 -304
EMITTER TYPE Laser
SAFETY CLASS Class I
FIBRE TYPE Single-mode
WAVELENGTHS 1550 1650 1310/1550 1310/1550 1310/1550/1625 1310/1550/1650
CENTRE TOLERANCE 1310/1550/1650: ± 20 nm; 1625 +30/-5 nm
DYNAMIC RANGE 28 37 32/30 37/36 37/36/37 37/36/37
EVENT DEAD ZONE 1 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
ATTENUATION DEAD ZONE 3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
PON DEAD ZONE7 N/A 30 N/A 25/25 25/25/30 25/25/30
PULSE WIDTHS 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500 ns; 1, 2, 3, 10 μs; 20 μs (FS200-300/300/304 only)
RANGE SETTINGS 250 m to 240 km
DATA POINTS Up to 300,000 (Expert mode .SOR file)
DATA SPACING 5 cm to 16 m
INDEX OF REFRACTION 1.3000 to 1.7000
DISTANCE UNCERTAINTY ±(1 + 0.003% x distance + data point spacing) m
LINEARITY (DB/DB) ±0.05
TRACE FILE FORMAT Telcordia SR-4731 Issue 2 compatible .SOR
TRACE STORAGE MEDIUM 4 GB internal memory (> 5000 traces typical); External USB memory stick
DATA TRANSFER TO PC USB cable or Bluetooth® (option)
OTDR MODES SmartAuto, Expert, Real-time
FLEXPRESS FAST TEST FS200-300/303/304
DISPLAY MODES LinkMap Summary, LinkMap Events, Trace
REFRESH RATE No OTDR damage with input power ≤ +15 dBm for wavelength(s) in range 1260 to 1675 nm
LIVE FIBER PROTECTION .SOR, Telcordia SR-4731 Issue 2
PON FILTER ISOLATION >50 dB for 1260 nm ≤ wavelength ≤1600 nm
LIVE PON OTDR TEST 1625 or 1650 nm using filtered detector

VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR -50 -60 -100 -300 -303 -304
EMITTER TYPE Visible red laser, 650 ±20 nm
SAFETY CLASS Class II
OUTPUT POWER CW, 2 Hz flashing
MODES 0.8 mW into single-mode fiber (-1 dBm ±0.5 dB)

OPTICAL LASER SOURCE (OLS - Optional)
EMITTER TYPE Laser
SAFETY CLASS Class I
FIBRE TYPE Single-mode
WAVELENGTHS 1550 N/A 1310/1550 1310/1550 1310/1550 1310/1550
CENTRE TOLERANCE ±20 nm (CW mode)
SPECTRAL WIDTH (FWHM) 5 nm (maximum)
INTERNAL MODULATION 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, CW, Wave ID
WAVE ID Compatible with AFL OPM/OLS
OUTPUT POWER STABILITY Laser
OUTPUT POWER -3 dBm ±1.5 dB

OPTICAL POWER METER (OPM - Optional) -50 -60 -100 -300 -303 -304
CALIBRATED WAVELENGTHS 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm
DETECTOR TYPE InGaAs, 1 mm diameter
MEASUREMENT RANGE +23 to -50 dBm
TONE DETECT RANGE +3 to -35 dBm
ACCURACY ±0.25 dB
RESOLUTION 0.01 dB
MEASUREMENT UNITS dB, dBm or Watts (nW, μW, mW)

GENERAL
SIZE (IN BOOT) 86 x 160 x 43 mm
WEIGHT 0.4kg
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE H -10 °C to +50 °C, 0 to 95 % RH (non-condensing)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -40 °C to +70 °C, 0 to 95 % RH (non-condensing)
POWER Rechargeable Li-Pol or AC adapter
BATTERY LIFE >12 hours, Telcordia test conditions
DISPLAY 4.3 in color touchscreen LCD, 480x272, backlit
USB PORTS 1 host; 1 micro-USB function
BLUETOOTH (OPTIONAL) Compatible with Windows PC, Android