The Optical Port Saver protects your OTDR ports from damage due to mating with dirty or damaged launch cables, patch cords or normal wear-and-tear.
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1 1. Unthread and remove connector adapter from FlexScan OTDR/OTS port. 2. Note whether FlexScan ferrule is UPC or APC (FlexScan APC ports marked with green dot). 3. Select appropriate Port Saver (see Figure 1). • Female end must match FlexScan’s ferrule type (UPC or APC). • Male end must match your launch cable connector type (UPC or APC). 4. Clean FlexScan’s ferrule end-face using a One-Click ® Cleaner, then inspect using FOCIS Flex. • If still dirty, clean with fluid and wipes, then reinspect. • If damaged, contact AFL Service to return your FlexScan for repair. 5. Inspect and clean ends of Port Saver using One-Click Cleaner & FOCIS Flex. 6. Install clean Port Saver onto FlexScan’s clean, undamaged ferrule. • Note: Rotate the connector until you feel it click into the alignment slot • Tighten the knurled knob to secure the replaceable connector. 7. Install the interchangeable connector adapter onto the Port Saver. • Note: Rotate the adapter until you feel it click into the alignment slot. • Tighten the knurled knob to secure the adapter. 8. Always clean connector end-faces before connecting a launch cable. FlexScan Port Saver Installation Instructions Test & Inspection
2 www.AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 © 2022, AFL, all rights reserved. FSPS-00-1ENG Revision AA 2022-02-03 Specifications are subject to change without notice . AFL NO. Port Saver Description Identifying Color Bands FlexScan Port Fiber Port 2900-58-0001MR APC female (FlexScan-facing) to APC male (fiber-facing) Green Green 2900-58-0002MR APC female (FlexScan-facing) to UPC male (fiber-facing) Green Blue 2900-58-0003MR UPC female (FlexScan-facing) to APC male (fiber-facing) Blue Green 2900-58-0004MR UPC female (FlexScan-facing) to UPC male (fiber-facing) Blue Blue 2900-58-0014MR 50 μm Multimode UPC to UPC Teal Teal Female End - FlexScan-facing Male End - Fiber-facing (Ferrule dust cap is in palace) Figure 1 Green band indicates that female end is APC Blue band indicates that male end is UPC
FEATURES:
- Prevents damage to factory installed AFL OTDR and Troubleshooter ferrules
- Allows damaged connectors to be replaced in the field
- Supports APC and UPC ferrules and connectors
- Available for single-mode and multimode OTDR ports
APPLICATIONS:
- Protect OTDR ferrule from damage due to repeated mating
- Avoid costly repairs due to damaged connectors
- Avoid downtime to return OTDR for connector replacement
- Convert APC to UPC and vice versa
The Optical Port Saver protects your OTDR ports from damage due to mating with dirty or damaged launch cables, patch cords or normal wear-and-tear. Equip your FlexScan FS200/ FS300 OTDRs or FlexScan TS100 Troubleshooter with a field-replaceable connector, which installs in seconds and accepts AFL’s tool-free interchangeable SC, LC, FC, and ST connector adapters.
Replace damaged connectors in the field: When normal wear-and-tear or poor cleaning practices damage the Port Saver’s end-face, replace it in seconds without having to return the OTDR to a service center for an expensive and time-consuming repair.
Easy to Install & Cost Effective: The Port Saver helps you avoid factory replacement of damaged ferrules caused by dirt and debris. Traditional repair time for factory OTDR ferrules can be over 1 week. With the Port Saver, you can simply swap out the damaged Port Saver in the field with a new one saving time and costly shipping charges to the factory. Its easy, quick, and you will be back to testing in about 2 minutes!
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