AFL FOCIS Flex3 – Fiber Connector Inspection Probe

The AFL FOCIS Flex3 is a compact, handheld probe for inspecting the end-face of fiber connectors that delivers 100% inspection without slowing down your work. A single button press automatically focuses, centers and captures the ferrule end-face image, applies pass/fail criteria and saves the result — with no manual steps and no guesswork.

  • Large touchscreen and smartphone-like operation
  • Standalone, wireless, compact handheld device
  • 1 button: autofocus, centering, capture, analysis and save
  • Automatic analysis to IEC, IPC, AT&T standards and user criteria
  • Memory for 10,000 images, transfer via USB or Bluetooth
  • Full reporting in the AFL FlexReporter® suite
  • Interchangeable adapter tips for single- and multi-fiber connectors (PC and APC)

The AFL FOCIS Flex3 is a microscope (probe) for inspecting fiber connectors that delivers 100% end-face inspection of the ferrule without slowing down your work in the field. A single button press automatically focuses, centers and captures the connector end-face image, applies pass/fail criteria and saves the result. The large touchscreen makes contamination immediately visible, and wireless pairing with a FlexScan® OTDR or a smartphone combines inspection and OTDR data in a single report.

Works wherever you do

A fully standalone device with a large, integrated display and a battery — the FOCIS Flex3 is ready to work anywhere, with no need for an external OTDR or display module. The compact design fits in your hand, and its intuitive operation lets you carry out an inspection just as quickly and correctly every time.

Connectivity when you need it

Pair the device wirelessly with a FlexScan® OTDR or any mobile device running the free AFL FlexApp and get instant access to captured images and pass/fail results — formatted, ready to share and hand over to your customer.

Built-in memory and reporting

The device stores up to 10,000 results with FlexScan-compatible file naming, keeping your workflow consistent across devices. Results are transferred wirelessly via FlexApp to the AFL FlexReporter® cloud and then shared through the FlexReports PC software to generate professional reports. Results are presented in image view (pass/fail zones overlaid on the connector end-face) or in table view (breakdown into zones A, B, C, D).

A tip for every connector

Interchangeable adapter tips cover the full range of connectors — single-fiber patch cords and bulkhead connectors, with PC and APC polish. A single tool handles the job regardless of its form. Kits include adapter tips, a soft carrying case and a FlexReporter Basic license.

Technical specification

Field of view (FOV, on FOCIS Flex3)Live: 708 × 958 µm; Capture: 708 × 806 µm
Minimum detectability (manual)0.25 µm
Auto-analysis resolution<1.0 µm
Saved image size2560 × 1920 px (JPG)
Pass/fail criteriaIEC 61300-3-35 ED2/ED3, AT&T TP-76461, IPC-8497-1, user criteria
Focus / centeringAutofocus and manual; single-fiber auto-centering
Zoom×1 / ×3 / ×6 (Live, Capture, Save)
Memory capacity10,000 files; 1500 results
Display3.5″ color TFT, touchscreen, backlit, 320 × 480
ConnectivityUSB-C (charging, USB 2.0 mass storage), Bluetooth (MFi/SPP)
BatteryLi-Po, user-replaceable
Operating timeup to 8 h; 5 h continuous operation; charging ≤4 h
Dimensions / weight67 × 32 × 225 mm / 280 g
Operating temperature0 to +50 °C; 0–95% RH
Max. power on a live fiber (without damage)+20 dBm
CertificationsUL, CE, FCC, RoHS 2/3

Ordering information

FOCIS Flex3 kits (carrying case, USB cable, AC charger, FlexReports Basic software):

  • FOCIS-FLEX3-N — kit without tips
  • FOCIS-FLEX3-LCU — kit with 2 LC UPC tips (ferrule and bulkhead)
  • FOCIS-FLEX3-LCA — kit with 2 LC APC tips (ferrule and bulkhead)
  • FOCIS-FLEX3-SCU — kit with 2 SC UPC tips (ferrule and bulkhead)
  • FOCIS-FLEX3-SCA — kit with 2 SC APC tips (ferrule and bulkhead)

A wide selection of interchangeable adapter tips (SC, FC, ST, LC, E2000, OptiTap® and more) — see the product “Adapter tips for inspection”. Compliance: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61326-1, IEC 61300-3-35, IPC-8497-1; CE, FCC, RoHS.

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