Test and Inspection
FlowScout OLTS
MPO optical loss test kit
Designed to simplify workflows, reduce test time, and ensure reliable certification across multi-fibre and duplex networks.
Revolutionise multi-fibre testing with FlowScout OLTS
Fast, accurate, and seamless testing for both multi-fibre and duplex connectors, all in one compact solution.
AFL’s FlowScout MPO OLTS sets a new benchmark in Tier I optical loss testing, delivering unmatched speed and versatility for single-mode fibre networks. As the industry’s first true 16-fibre OLTS tester, it supports both multi-fibre and duplex connectors, dramatically reducing test time and simplifying workflows. With the ability to test 16 fibres in just six seconds per port, technicians can complete the testing phase in half the time they otherwise would, boosting efficiency without compromising accuracy.
Designed for precision and ease of use, FlowScout features a highly intuitive icon-based interface that allows users to quickly set-up, test, and validate fibre links. Its large colour touch screen displays real-time power levels with clear, colour-coded pass/fail indicators, while built-in evaluation tools automatically compare results against industry or user-defined thresholds. This ensures reliable verification and documentation with minimal effort.
The FlowScout MPO OLTS is a complete handheld solution that eliminates the need for separate equipment when testing duplex connectors. One unit functions as a light source, the other as a power meter—streamlining the process with a unified workflow for both connector types. This all-in-one design means technicians can switch between multi-fibre and duplex testing without retraining or reconfiguring their setup.
Test results are easily stored and transferred via Bluetooth or USB, and with AFL’s free FlexApp, data can be wirelessly uploaded to the FlexReporter™ cloud. From there, users can generate detailed reports using FlexReports PC software, ensuring seamless documentation and analysis across all fibre types.
Applications:
- Tier I Certification of hyperscale data centres
- Enterprise LAN and data centre fibre networks
- Multi-tenant data centres
Key Features
Here’s how FlowScout OLTS provides fast, accurate, and versatile fibre testing
True 16-fibre testing
First native 16-fibre Tier 1 OLTS tester for single-mode networks, enabling full MPO link testing in one fast, efficient pass.
All-in-one test set
Supports both multi-fibre and duplex connectors using a single device, so there’s no need for separate tools or workflows.
Ultra-fast certification
Performs 16-fibre pass/fail analysis in just six seconds per port to cut test time in half.
Standards-based accuracy
Automatically evaluates results against industry standards or user-defined limits for reliable, standards-compliant certification.
Intuitive touchscreen UI
The large colour display with icon-based interface simplifies setup, testing, and results interpretation.
Dual-wavelength testing
Tests single-mode fibre at 1310nm and 1550nm for comprehensive Tier 1 certification.
Technical specification
FlowScout OLTS
MPO optical loss test kit
Power meter
OPTICAL INTERFACE
MPO power meter: Shuttered MPO-16 pinned
Duplex power meter: Interchangeable connector adapter (LC standard)
OPTICAL INTERFACE
MPO power meter: Shuttered MPO-16 pinned
Duplex power meter: Interchangeable connector adapter (LC standard)
DETECTOR TYPE
MPO power meter: InGaAs
Duplex power meter: InGaAs
CALIBRATED WAVELENGTHS
MPO power meter: 1310nm, 1550nm
Duplex power meter: 1310nm, 1550nm
POWER MEASUREMENT RANGE
MPO power meter: -50 to +3dBm
Duplex power meter: -60 to +3dBm
ACCURACY [1]
MPO power meter: ±5% at -10dBm
Duplex power meter: ±5% at -10dBm
LINEARITY
MPO power meter: ±0.15dB
Duplex power meter: ±0.15dB
MEASUREMENT UNITS
MPO power meter: dB, dBm
Duplex power meter: dB, dBm
DISPLAY RESOLUTION
MPO power meter: 0.01dB
Duplex power meter: 0.01dB
STORAGE CAPACITY
MPO power meter: 10,000 results
Duplex power meter: 10,000 results
LENGTH MEASUREMENT RANGE
MPO power meter: Up to 25km under certain conditions
Duplex power meter: Up to 25km under certain conditions
WARM UP TIME
MPO power meter: 0 minutes
Duplex power meter: 0 minutes
MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
MPO power meter: ±1m ±1% of length
Duplex power meter: ±1m ±1% of length
CALIBRATION PERIOD
MPO power meter: 3 years
Duplex power meter: 3 years
Light source
OPTICAL INTERFACE
MPO light source: Shuttered MPO-16 pinned
Duplex light source: Interchangeable connector adapter (SC standard)
SOURCE TYPE
MPO light source: Laser
Duplex light source: Laser
SAFETY CLASS
MPO light source: Class I
Duplex light source: Class I
WAVELENGTHS
MPO light source: 1310 ±20nm, 1550 ±20nm
Duplex light source: 1310 ±20nm, 1550 ± 20nm
SPECTRAL WIDTH
MPO light source: <5nm
Duplex light source: <5nm
OUTPUT POWER
MPO light source: -9dBm typical at 1310nm, -4dBm typical at 1550nm
Duplex light source: -4dBm typical
STABILITY
MPO light source: ±0.1dB over 1 hour (after 15-minute warm-up), ±0.15dB over 8 hours (after 15-minute warm-up)
Duplex light source: ±0.1dB over 1 hour (after 15-minute warm-up), ±0.15dB over 8 hours (after 15-minute warm-up)
WARM-UP TIME
MPO light source: 15 minutes
Duplex light source: 15 minutes
General
optical interface
MPO light source: Shuttered MPO-16 pinned
Duplex light source: Interchangeable connector adapter (SC standard)
DIMENSIONS
22cm x 11cm x 5.5cm
WEIGHT
900g
screen
5-inch capacitive colour touchscreen
INTERFACE
Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
POWER AND DATA TRANSFER
USB-C
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-10°C to +50°C, 0 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-20°C to +60°C, 0 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
BATTERY LIFE
>8 hours continuous testing
NOTES
All specifications valid at 23°C ±2°C unless otherwise specified. [1] Accuracy measured at 25°C and -10dBm per N.I.S.T. standards.
