AFL’s Inspection Adapter Tips are essential tools for maintaining the integrity of fiber-optic connections. Designed and engineered for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability during cable and connector inspections, they identify defects and anomalies with utmost clarity and confidence.
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CONNECTOR INSPECTION ADAPTER TIPS
Table of Contents FOCIS Lightning ® 2 Adapter Tips ..................................................................................................... 3 FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for MPO/MTP ® Connector Inspection..................................... 3 FOCIS Lightning ® 2 Miscellaneous Adapter Tips ......................................................................... 5 FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for Single-Fiber Connector Inspection ................................... 6 FOCIS Duel Adapter Tips ................................................................................................................. 7 Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Lightning (with SFA), Duel Port 1, WiFi2) ......................... 9 Ferrule Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 9 Bulkhead Adapter Inspection...................................................................................................... 9 Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe................................... 12 Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Sales and Support Contacts ......................................................................................................... 18 Post-Sales Support........................................................................................................................ 18 Product Related Collateral .......................................................................................................... 18 Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 2
FOCIS Lightning ® 2 Adapter Tips FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for MPO/MTP ® Connector Inspection Note: these adapters can also be used to inspect MPO trunk cables and patchcords by using a separate MPO adapter with the adapter tip. The following considerations should be made to select the correct MPO adapter tip. As shown below, FOCIS Lightning2 adapter tips are available with full keys (specifically for MPO-12 and MPO-16) “partial keys” which enable keyed alignment with MPO-12 and MPO-16 keyed adapters, and without keys FULL KEY PARTIAL NO KEY Centered key (MPO-12/24) Offset key (MPO-16/32) Partial key (MPO-12/24 and MPO-16/32) No key (MPO-12/24 and MPO-16/32) Angled Connectivity (Single-mode) The MPO connectors on single-mode MPO trunk cables and single-mode fiber modules use an 8° angle to optimize return loss. To enable inspection of angled MPOs, FOCIS Lightning2 uses inspection tips with a matching angle. As shown below it is important to match the adapter angle with the angle of the single-mode trunk. The adapter tips listed in this section are used to inspect MPO bulkhead connectors. These adapters are typically found in fiber panels or pre-term fiber modules. Keys MPO adapters are keyed to ensure that the correct polarity is maintained. To ensure that “Base-12” MPOs are not inadvertently connected with “Base-16” MPOs, unique keying standards have been developed. As shown below, MPO-12 keys are centered while MPO-16 keys are offset. MPO-16/32 Offset Key MPO-12/24 Centered Key MPO Adapter with Opposing keys (key up/ key down) MPO Adapter with Aligned keys (key up/ key up) MPO adapter MPO Adapter Panel Fiber Module Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 3
FOCIS Lightning ® /FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for MPO/MTP ® Connector Inspection IMAGE DESCRIPTION TIP ID KEYS AFL NO. Adapter tip for MPO-12/24 APC bulkhead (with key) M12A Keyed for 12/24 fiber FLTNG-01-M12A Adapter tip for MPO-12/24 UPC bulkhead (with key) M12U Keyed for 12/24 fiber FLTNG-01-M12U Adapter tip for MPO-16/32 UPC bulkhead (with key) M16U Keyed for 16/32 fiber FLTNG-01-M16U Adapter tip for MPO-12/16/24/32 UPC bulkhead (partial key) MPU Partial Key fits both 12/24 and 16/32 fiber FLTNG-01-MPU Adapter tip for MPO-12/16/24/32 APC bulkhead (no key) MPOA No Key – used for 12/24 and 16/32 fiber FLTNG-01-MPOA Adapter tip for MPO-12/16/24/32 UPC bulkhead (no key) MPOU No key – used for 12/24 and 16/32 fiber FLTNG-01-MPOU Adapter tip for Large Field of View - UPC MPO (FOCIS Lightning2 only) RU No key – used for 12/24 and 16/32 fiber FLTNG2-01-LVU Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 4
FOCIS Lightning ® 2 Miscellaneous Adapter Tips TIP IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Adapter Tip for OptiTip female (unpinned) connector OPTF FLTNG-01-OPTF Adapter Tip for OptiTip male (pinned) connector OPTM FLTNG-01-OPTM Adapter tip for unpinned Q-ODC connector HSAP FLTNG-01-HSAP Adapter tip for pinned Q-ODC connector HSAS FLTNG-01-HSAS Adapter Tip for MMC APC connector patchords MMCA FLTNG-01-MMCA Adapter tip for MMC APC bulkhead MMCE FLTNG-01-MMCE IMAGE DESCRIPTION TIP ID AFL NO. MPO Extender Barrel - The MPE provides an extension of 4.8 inches (12.3 cm) to enable inspection of MPOs in a crowded patch field or recessed MPO MPE FLTNG-01-MPE Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 5
The following adapter tips have been optimized for inspecting MPO trunks and patch cords. They include MPO adapters for directly inspecting MPO cable assemblies. These adapters can accept pinned and un-pinned MPO cable assemblies. IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION CABLE ASSY Adapter tip for MPO-12 APC cable M12AC FLTNG-01-M12AC Adapter tip for MPO-12 UPC cable M12UC FLTNG-01-M12UC FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for Single-Fiber Connector Inspection Listed below are the LC single-fiber adapter tips can be used and mounted directly on the FOCIS Lightning ® 2 without the use of the Single Fiber Adapter. IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Extended adapter tip for LC/APC bulkhead ALCM FLTNG-01-ALCM Extended adapter tip for LC/UPC bulkhead ULCM FLTNG-01-ULCM Inspecting all other single fibers requires the use of the Single Fiber Adapter. IMAGE DESCRIPTION TIP ID AFL NO. Coupler for most'FFLX' single fiber connector adapter tips - FOCIS Lightning2 only SFC FLTNG2-01-SFC All other single fiber adapter tips listed in section "Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Lightning (with SFA), Duel Port 1, WiFi2)" on page 9 must be used with the Single Fiber Adapter (FLTNG2-01-SFC). Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 |+1 (800) 235-3423 6
FOCIS Duel Adapter Tips The Port 1 of FOCIS Duel (identical to FOCIS Flex) uses both the APC adapter tips listed below as well as the full set of adapter tips qualified for FOCIS Flex and FOCIS WiFi2 listed in section "Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe" on page 12. The Port 2 of FOCIS Duel uses very specific tips (listed below) used only for Port 2 of FOCIS Duel. IMAGE DESCRIPTION PORT USAGE TIP ID AFL NO. SC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted 1 XASC FFLX-4S-ASC FC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted 1 XAFC FFLX-4S-AFC LC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted 1 XALC FFLX-4S-ALC LC/UPC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted female "click-in" 2 SULC FDUO-01-ULC LC/APC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted female "click-in" 2 SALC FDUO-01-ALC SC/UPC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted female "click-in" 2 SUSC FDUO-01-USC SC/APC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted female "click-in" 2 SASC FDUO-01-ASC Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 7
IMAGE DESCRIPTION PORT USAGE TIP ID AFL NO. Universal 1.25 mm UPC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted 2 U1 FDUO-01-U125 Universal 1.25 mm APC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted 2 A1 FDUO-01-A125 Universal 2.5 mm UPC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted 2 U2 FDUO-01-U25 Universal 2.5 mm APC ferrule adapter tip, single-slotted 2 A2 FDUO-01-A25 FOCIS Duel Adapter Tips Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 8
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Lightning (with SFA), Duel Port 1, WiFi2) Ferrule Inspection IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION CABLE ASSEMBLY 'WHERE USED' Universal 1.25 mm, UPC ferrule adapter tip LC/UPC U125 FFLX-01-U125 Universal 2.5 mm, UPC ferrule adapter tip SC/UPC FC/UPC U25 FFLX-01-U25 Universal 1.25 mm, APC ferrule adapter tip LC/APC A125 FFLX-01-A125 Universal 2.5 mm, APC ferrule adapter tip SC/APC FC/APC A25 FFLX-01-A25 Bulkhead Adapter Inspection IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION ADAPTER 'WHERE USED' SC/UPC bulkhead adapter tip SC/UPC SC FFLX-01-SC FC/UPC bulkhead adapter tip FC/UPC FC FFLX-01-FC Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 9
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Lightning (with SFA), Duel Port 1, WiFi2) * Incompatible with FOCIS Lightning2. Refer to section "FOCIS Lightning2 Adapter Tips for Single-Fiber Connector Inspection" on page 6 IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION ADAPTER 'WHERE USED' SC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted SC/APC XASC FFLX-4S-ASC FC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted FC/APC XAFC FFLX-4S-AFC LC/UPC bulkhead adapter tip LC/UPC LC FFLX-01-LC Extended LC UPC Adapter Tip ULCE FFLX-01-ULCE* LC/APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted LC/APC XALC FFLX-4S-ALC Extended LC APC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted ALC3 FFLX-4S-ALC3* E2000/PC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted (~60 mm) E2K FFLX-4S-E2K Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 10
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Lightning (with SFC), Duel Port 1, WiFi2) IMAGE TIP DESCRIPTION AND 'WHERE USED' TIP ID AFL NO. DESCRIPTION ADAPTER 'WHERE USED' MDC/ UPC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted DCU FFLX-4S-DCU SN/ UPC bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted SNU FFLX-4S-SNU ST ® /UPC bulkhead adapter tip ST FFLX-01-ST E2000/APC bulkhead adapter tip AE2K FFLX-4S-AE2K OptiTap ® (SC/APC) bulkhead adapter tip, quad-slotted OTA FFLX-4S-OTA EVOLV ® bulkhead EVA FFLX-4S-EVA NG4 UPC bulkhead adapter tip LC6U FFLX-4S-LC6U NG4 APC bulkhead adapter LC6A FFLX-4S-LC6A Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 11
Extensions The following extension adapters provide an extended range inspection capability for accessing crowded patch panels and difficult to access bulkhead connectors. IMAGE DESCRIPTION AFL NO. FOCIS Flex adapter extension tube, straight, 46 mm FFLX-01-EXTS46 FOCIS Flex adapter extension tube, straight, 80 mm FFLX-01-EXTS80 Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. PC Ferrule Connector Adapter Tips Universal 1.25 mm U125 DFS1-00-0001MR Universal 2.5 mm U25 DFS1-00-0002MR Universal 2.0 mm U20 DFS1-00-0005MR Universal 1.6 mm (for termini) T16M DFS1-00-0006MR Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 12
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. Slim 1.25 mm (for LuxCis and termini) T12M DFS1-00-0038MR Slim 2.5 mm (for ELIO and termini) T25M DFS1-00-0039MR ELIO 1.25 mm E12M DFS1-00-0008MR SMA 905 SMA DFS1-00-0009MR SC/PC AND FC/PC BULKHEAD ADAPTER TIPS SC/PC and FC/PC FS DFS1-00-0003MR Long (~150 mm) extended tip for SC/PC and FC/PC bulkhead adapter FS DFS1-00-0012MR Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 13
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. LC/PC/UPC Bulkhead Adapter Tips Medium (~100 mm) extended tip for LC/PC bulkhead adapter LC DFS1-00-0020MR 60° angled tip for LC/PC bulkhead adapter LC, A6 DFS1-00-0022MR Short (~60 mm) extended tip for LC PC/UPC bulkhead adapter LCP-S DFS1-00-0059MR ODC BULKHEAD ADAPTER TIPS Guide and socket tip for ODC-2 bulkhead connectors ODC-2 DFS1-00-0065MR Guide and socket tip for QODC-2 bulkhead connector Q-ODC-2 DFS1-00-0066MR Guide and socket tip for ODC-4 bulkhead connectors ODC-4 DFS1-00-0067MR MU/PC BULKHEAD ADAPTER TIPS Tip for MU/PC bulkhead adapter MU DFS1-00-0026MR Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 14
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. MTP/MPO MULTI-FIBER ADAPTER TIPS (ferrule and bulkhead) MTP/PC ferrule and bulkhead adapter extended tip; includes base and MTP/PC front end tip MTP a DFS1-00-0037MR Front end tip for MTP/PC ferrule and bulkhead adapter MTP b DFS1-00-0041MR MTP/PC and MTP/APC ferrule and bulkhead adapter extended tip kit; includes base and MTP/PC and MTP/APC front end tips MTP, MTPA a , b DFS1-00-0042MR Multi-row MTP/PC ferrule and bulkhead adapter extended tip kit; includes base and multi-row MTP/PC front end tip MTP a , b DFS1-00-0050MR Multi-row MTP/PC ferrule and bulkhead adapter extended tip - base MTP a , b DFS1-00-0060MR MTP/MPO-UPC female style MTM DFS1-00-0061MR MTP/APC ferrule & bulkhead adapter extended tip kit; includes base and MTP/APC front end tip MTPA a , b DFS1-01-0010MR Notes: a. MTP extended tip marking includes S/N since these have moving parts. b. Base plus tip is required to inspect MPO/MTP connectors. All MPO/MTP connectors are inspected through bulkhead adapter. Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 15
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. Front end tip for MTP/APC ferrule and bulkhead adapter MTPA a DFS1-01-0012MR Front end for angled MPO-16/MTP-16 connector and bulkhead adapter MTPA16 a , b DFS1-01-0015MR MTP/MPO-APC female style MTMA DFS1-01-0017MR MISCELLANEOUS ADAPTER TIPS Universal 60-degree angled extender adapter A6A, U-A6 DFS1-00-0056MR Tip for LEMO 2.0 mm bulkhead adapter LEMO DFS1-00-0031MR Tip for 2.0 mm termini bulkhead adapter T20F DFS1-00-0033MR Tip for 1.6 mm termini bulkhead adapter T16F DFS1-00-0034MR Notes: a. MTP extended tip marking includes S/N since these have moving parts. b. Base plus tip is required to inspect MPO/MTP connectors. All MPO/MTP connectors are inspected through bulkhead adapter. Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 16
Adapter Tips for FOCIS Series (Flex, Duel Port 1, WiFi2) and DFS1 Probe IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOCIS SERIES DFS1 TIP ID AFL NO. Tip for ELIO 1.25 mm bulkhead adapter E12F DFS1-00-0036MR Tip for SMA 905 bulkhead adapter SMAF DFS1-00-0046MR TFOCA II ferrule and bulkhead adapter guide only TFO-G DFS1-00-0048MR TFOCA II ferrule and bulkhead adapter tip only TFO-U DFS1-00-0049MR Adapter for Viavi / Westover tips WOA DFS1-00-0057MR APC TIPS 60° angled tip for SC/APC bulkhead adapter A6A DFS1-01-0006MR Tip for OptiTip ® APC ferrule and bulkhead adapter OTIPA DFS1-01-0013MR Connector Inspection Adapter Tips August 30, 2025 | +1 (800) 235-3423 17
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CONNECTOR INSPECTION ADAPTER TIPS Revision 09.30.2025 © 2021-2025, AFL, all rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features:
- Support for multiple connector types
- Easy identification for any contaminants or defects
- Multiple options for AFL inspection scopes
- Quick visual reference to verify cleanliness of connectors
Applications:
- Rapid analysis of multiple fibers in datacom and telecom inspection applications
- Bulkhead and Patch Cord Inspection
- MPO/MTP Multi-Fiber Connectors Inspection
- Critical Fiber Infrastructure Assurance
AFL’s Inspection Adapter Tips are essential tools for maintaining the integrity of fiber-optic connections. Designed and engineered for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability during cable and connector inspections, they identify defects and anomalies with utmost clarity and confidence.
Engineered with cutting-edge technology, these adapter tips seamlessly integrate with AFL's inspection equipment to inspect bulkhead adapters, MPO trunks, patch cords and much more.
AFL's adapter tips help enhance productivity and reduce downtime, as they streamline inspection workflows and minimize the margin for error. Trust AFL's inspection adapter tips to enhance productivity, reduce downtime and streamline inspection workflows.
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