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DFS1 Digital FiberScope
The DFS1 Digital FiberScope supports magnied video inspection
of optical ber connector end-faces during ber optic cable
and connector installation and maintenance. The ergonomically
designed hand-held unit illuminates ber end-faces and delivers
magnied images via USB port to AFL’s M-series OTDRs (M200,
M700) or C-series OTDRs and Certication Testers (C840,
C850, C860, C880). FiberScope software displays, labels, and
stores captured images as part of connector installation and/or
maintenance records.
A large adjustment knob permits easy focusing using real-time
view. Once focused, a conveniently located trigger button signals
the attached display device to capture the image for analysis and
archiving. The scope’s ergonomic shape and control locations
support comfortable, single-handed operation.
The DFS1 is powered through the USB port, eliminating the need
for an additional battery or AC power supplies. Electronic video
inspection eliminates all danger of eye damage from active (lit)
bers carrying either visible or infrared wavelengths.
An extensive assortment of adapters supports inspection of
a wide range of optical jumper cable connector ferrules and
bulkhead adapters. Bulkhead adapter tips are available in
multiple lengths as well as 60° angle. Connector adapters are
available for PC, UPC, or APC polished ferrules in 1.25 mm,
2.5mm and other diameters.
The DFS1 is available in three different kits which provide either
PC/UPC adapters, APC adapters, or no adapters. All kits include
soft carry case, an adapter tip storage box, quick reference guide,
plus FiberScope display software update for M200, M700, C840,
C850, C860, and C880.
Applications
• Ideal for Telco, Broadband, and Enterprise applications
• Optical connector and bulkhead adapter inspection
• Display and analyze ber end-face quality on M200, M700,
C840, C850, C860, or C880
• Visually inspect ber end-faces for damage or contamination
impairing optical transmission
• Generate installation inspection records, associating captured
digital photo with ber ID
Features
• Ergonomic, hand-held design
• Single-handed operation
• 400x magnication
• Fast, easy focus and display capture
• Video output via USB port to M200, M700,
C840, C850, C860, or C880
• Powered from USB; no batteries required
• Extensive assortment of interchangeable ber connector
and bulkhead adapter tips
• Adapter tips easily changed; no tools required
DFS1 Digital FiberScope
Clean connector
Dirty connector
DFS1 Digital FiberScope with M200 OTDR