Fluke Networks Accelerator solutions

Fluke Networks’ trio of Accelerator solutions enable speedy fibre inspection, certification, and testing. The FI-7000 fiberinspector pro, singlemode multifiber pro, and smartloop OTDR are said to reduce the time to complete fibre jobs by more than 50%.

Instead of relying on subjective assessment of fibre end faces, the FI-7000 fiberinspector pro delivers pass/fail certification in two seconds or less. The device inspects the fibre connector's end face, analysing the fibre core, cladding, adhesive layer, and contact surface for damage and defects before generating a pass/fail designation per the IEC 61300-3-35 standard. It also incorporates advanced analysis software to highlight detected damage and defects, which makes contaminated areas easier to identify.

Existing Versiv fiberinspector owners can utilise the device’s analysis capabilities with a simple firmware update.

The singlemode multifiber pro is specifically designed for singlemode MPO cabling. It is said to cut test time by up to 95%, from roughly 6.5 min to 20 s. It automates the difficult parts of loss testing, making pass/fail certification of MPO fibre trunks and cassettes more efficient. Multifiber pro automatically detects the most common singlemode (1310 or 1550 nm) and multimode (850 nm) wavelengths. The device’s non-contact large-area input port accepts both UPC and APC connectors.

The smartloop OTDR tests two separate fibre links in a single test. This eliminates the need to travel to the far end of the connection to perform tests; it is also said to cut network testing time by 50%. The device uses algorithms to automatically separate fibres for individual pass/fail analysis and display, further enhancing the ease and speed of testing, especially in environments where the far end is difficult or dangerous to reach. With the smartloop OTDR, fibre-optic cabling installers and contractors can reduce the time they spend onsite and avoid losing or damaging their test equipment.