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Browse the departmentHome » Products » Meters & Fusion Splicers » Fiber Inspection Probes » 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
| 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 size | 2560 × 1920 px (JPG) |
| Pass/fail criteria | IEC 61300-3-35 ED2/ED3, AT&T TP-76461, IPC-8497-1, user criteria |
| Focus / centering | Autofocus and manual; single-fiber auto-centering |
| Zoom | ×1 / ×3 / ×6 (Live, Capture, Save) |
| Memory capacity | 10,000 files; 1500 results |
| Display | 3.5″ color TFT, touchscreen, backlit, 320 × 480 |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging, USB 2.0 mass storage), Bluetooth (MFi/SPP) |
| Battery | Li-Po, user-replaceable |
| Operating time | up to 8 h; 5 h continuous operation; charging ≤4 h |
| Dimensions / weight | 67 × 32 × 225 mm / 280 g |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +50 °C; 0–95% RH |
| Max. power on a live fiber (without damage) | +20 dBm |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, RoHS 2/3 |
FOCIS Flex3 kits (carrying case, USB cable, AC charger, FlexReports Basic software):
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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