Launch of automated inspection tip for
multifiber connectors, including MPO and
MTP®[1]
QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 23, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO Inc.
(NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF), the global network test, data and
analytics experts, announced the launch of its Automated Multifiber
Connector Inspection Tip, which makes it much easier and faster for
technicians to do their jobs effectively. The automated tip is
compatible with EXFO's fiber inspection probe
series.
To meet the high-speed, low-latency demands of a
bandwidth-hungry world, multifiber network infrastructures have
become the new norm for data centers, service providers, web-scale
companies and network equipment manufacturers. It is critical that
multifiber connectors be clean; however, they are often not
adequately inspected - and sometimes not at all - because the
process can be difficult, time-consuming and inefficient.
Turning multifiber inspection pains into gains
It is
challenging for technicians to access deeply recessed connectors in
dense patch panels using manual, and often cumbersome, probes and
tips. With the launch of EXFO's long-reaching and slim FIPT-400-MF
Automated Multifiber Connector Inspection Tip, technicians will now
be able to quickly inspect multifiber connectors in dual- and
single-row (12/24 or 16/32), without missing fibers or dealing with
the hassle of manipulating one or multiple scanning knobs, and
while doing it right the first time.
In addition, technicians no longer need to carry other probes:
EXFO's MF-ready probe covers all single-fiber and multifiber
inspection needs.
"Our customers needed a fully automated, user-friendly device to
help technicians inspect multifiber connectors right the first
time, every time, and that is what we delivered," said Stéphane
Chabot, EXFO's Vice-President, Test and Measurement. "Service
providers want simpler, faster and more reliable solutions to drive
down operating expenses in a highly competitive and rapidly
transforming industry. In other words, 'good enough' network
testing just isn't good enough anymore. It never was for EXFO,
anyway."
Compatible tips include multifiber push-on (MPO), MTP, QODC-12
and OptiTip®[2] MT connectors.
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter network test, data
and analytics solutions for the world's leading communications
service providers, network equipment manufacturers and web-scale
companies. Since 1985, we've worked side by side with our clients
in the lab, field, data center, boardroom and beyond to pioneer
essential technology and methods for each phase of the network
lifecycle. Our portfolio of test orchestration and real-time 3D
analytics solutions turn complex into simple and deliver
business-critical insights from the network, service and subscriber
dimensions. Most importantly, we help our clients flourish in a
rapidly transforming industry where "good enough" testing and data
analytics just isn't good enough anymore - it never was for us,
anyway. For more information, visit EXFO.com and follow us on the
EXFO Blog.
For more information about the Automated Multifiber Connector
Inspection Tip and EXFO's MPO testing solutions, visit
EXFO.com/MPO.
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[1] MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd
[2] OptiTip is a registered trademark of Corning Cable
Systems
SOURCE EXFO inc.