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7.4 Advanced Tools
Advanced Tools
7.4.1 Fiber Scope
The Fiber Scope Inspector is an ideal tool for checking fiber optic connectors for dirt and end face quality. The handheld probe design
enables easy inspection of patch cords and difficult to reach bulkhead or patch panel connectors. Clear images are displayed on the
V300 products for immediate analysis and can be saved for record keeping.
Fiber Scope
Key features include:
Optical connector end face inspection
Easy to change adaptor tips
Multi mode and single mode fiber patch cords
Sharp images displayed on VeEX V300 products
Visual comparison mode of saved image
The ISO/IEC 14763-3 standard for Testing Optical Fiber Cabling specifies visual standards for connector end face inspection with a
fiber microscope. The ISO-related standards and general industry practices recommend the following:
Markings on the core or damage to the cladding close to the core are unacceptable
Slight scratches and small pits on the cladding away from the core are, however, acceptable
Cracks are not permitted in neither core nor cladding
Equipped with 400x magnification, the VeEX Fiber Scope Inspector is well suited for general installation and maintenance checks on
both single mode and multi mode fiber types. Contamination or damage that cannot be viewed at this magnification is unlikely to
impact practical connector performance; thus, it is an ideal tool for patch cord inspection, optical laboratory or field test applications.
Lightweight construction and the ergonomic positioning of the rotary focus dial enables one-handed operation and fast viewing, leaving
one's hand free to move the connector under test as needed. Interchangeable screw-on adaptors are available for most modern
optical connectors, while the probe design blocks any hazardous infrared light from reaching the operator, resulting in completely eye-
safe operation.
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