Test and Inspection
FlexScan FS200
Powerful, pocket-sized OTDR
All-in-one detection, identification, location, and resolution for single-mode optical network issues.
High-performance single-mode testing.
The FlexScan FS200 automates test setup, shortens test time, and simplifies results interpretation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
The FlexScan FS200 OTDR is an all-in-one solution for detecting, identifying, locating, and resolving single-mode optical network issues. It is designed for both novice and expert technicians working in a range of environments, from FTTH PON to point-to-point networks. It applies industry-standard or user-set pass/fail criteria and displays results using LinkMap color-coded icons that immediately show the health of the network. The FlexScan FS200 automates test setup, shortens test time, and simplifies results interpretation improving efficiency and reducing costs.
FlexScan OTDRs enable both novice and expert technicians to troubleshoot optical networks quickly and reliably or fully characterize newly installed or repaired networks. Using FlexScan’s innovative SmartAuto mode, multiple OTDR scans quickly and accurately detect, locate, identify and measure network components and faults. After applying industry-standard or user-set pass/fail criteria, the characterized network is displayed using FlexScan’s intuitive, icon-based LinkMap view.
FlexScan automates test setup, shortens test time and simplifies results interpretation, improving efficiency and reducing the cost of test. Acquired results may be stored internally or externally. Internally stored results are easily accessed via USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
With optional connector inspection, integrated source, power meter and VFL, FlexScan offers an all-in-one solution, ensuring technicians have everything they need to locate and resolve optical network issues. Designed for field use, FlexScan is robust, rugged, lightweight, powerful, and flexible.
All-in-one test capability
The FlexScan FS200 includes an integrated VFL, power meter, and light source. It can be easily paired to AFL’s award-winning FOCIS family of inspection scopes, ensuring technicians have everything they need to locate and quickly resolve optical network issues.
Performance-packed
With SmartAuto multi-pulse acquisition, up to 37dB dynamic range, and best-in-class 25m PON dead zone, FlexScan FS200 PON OTDRs test FTTH PONs up to 1:64 while still detecting and measuring events only meters apart.
It’s fast
FleXpress mode completes dual-wavelength tests in <5 seconds – 10x faster than conventional OTDRs. For multi-fibre testing, FS200s automatically control AFL’s MFS Multi-fibre switch (12-fibre MPO switch) to further reduce multi-fibre test time.
Pocket-sized
At 86mm x 160mm x 43mm and less than 0.4kg, FlexScan FS200 OTDRs truly fit in your pocket, yet still provide a large, bright indoor/outdoor touchscreen display, and all-day operation.
FlexScan FS200 models
FS200-50
1550nm only version for cost-effective network troubleshooting, including detection of high-losses due to macro-bends
FS200-100
1310/1550 version for more complete installation verification, as well as troubleshooting. By testing at both wavelengths, FlexScan can differentiate poor splices from macro-bends, as well as qualify the network for operation in both 1310nm and 1550nm windows.
Both models include an integrated VFL and are available with optional integrated source, power meter and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi wireless communications.
Kit configurations
Basic kit
Includes selected FlexScan, wrist strap, soft carry case, quick reference guide plus TRM™ 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software. Soft case includes room for optional accessories such as connector cleaning supplies, fibre ring (launch cable) or FOCIS Flex connector inspection solution.
Plus kit
Adds a One-Click cleaner plus 150m fibre ring (launch cable) to a FlexScan Basic Kit.
Pro kit
Adds an auto-focusing FOCIS Flex Fibre Optic Connector Inspection System to a FlexScan Plus Kit.
Technical specification
FlexScan FS200
Single-mode OTDR
otdr
-50 | -60 | -100 | -300 | -300 | -304
Emitter type
Laser
SAFETY CLASS [1]
Class I
FIBRE TYPE
Single-mode
WAVELENGTHS (NM)
1550 | 1650 | 1310 / 1550 | 1310 / 1550 | 1310 / 1550 / 1625 | 1310 / 1550 / 1650
CENTRE TOLERANCE [2]
1310/1550/1650: ± 20 nm; 1625 +30/-5 nm
DYNAMIC RANGE (DB) [3]
28 | 37 | 32 / 30 | 37 / 36 | 37 / 36 / 37 | 37 / 36 / 37
EVENT DEAD ZONE (M) [4]
3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5
ATTEN. DEAD ZONE (M) [5]
3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5
PON DEAD ZONE (M) [6]
N/A | 30 | N/A | 25 / 25 | 25 / 25 / 30 | 25 / 25 / 30
PULSE WIDTHS
3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500 ns;
1, 2, 3, 10 μs; 20 μs (FS200-300/300/304 only)
RANGE SETTINGS
250m to 240km
DATA POINTS
Up to 300,000 (Expert mode .SOR file)
DATA SPACING
5cm to 16m
INDEX OF REFRACTION
1.3000 to 1.7000
DISTANCE UNCERTAINTY
±(1 + 0.003% x distance + data point spacing)m
LINEARITY (DB/DB)
±0.05
TRACE FILE FORMAT
Telcordia SR-4731 Issue 2 compatible .SOR
TRACE STORAGE MEDIUM
4 GB internal memory (> 5000 traces typical);
External USB memory stick
DATA TRANSFER TO PC
USB cable or Bluetooth® (option)
OTDR MODES
SmartAuto, Expert, Real-time
FLEXPRESS FAST TEST
FS200-300/303/304
DISPLAY MODES
LinkMap Summary, LinkMap Events, Trace
REFRESH RATE
Up to 4Hz (real-time mode)
LIVE FIBRE PROTECTION
No OTDR damage with input power ≤ +15 dBm for wavelength(s) in range 1260 to 1675 nm
LIVE FIBRE DETECTION
Reports live fibre with input signal ≥ -35 dBm for wavelength(s) in range 1260 to 1675 nm
PON FILTER ISOLATION
>50 dB for 1260nm ≤ wavelength ≤1600nm
LIVE PON OTDR TEST
1625 or 1650nm using filtered detector
SIZE (IN BOOT)
86mm x 160mm x 43mm
WEIGHT
0.4kg
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE [7]
-10°C to 50°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-40°C to 70°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
POWER
Rechargeable Li-Pol or AC adapter
BATTERY LIFE
>12 hours, Telcordia test conditions
DISPLAY
4.3-inch colour touchscreen LCD, 480x272, backlit
USB PORTS
1 host; 1 micro-USB function
BLUETOOTH (OPTIONAL)
Compatible with Windows PC, Android
NOTES
[1] FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2014. [2] Using 10ns pulse width. [3] SNR=1, longest range and pulse width, 3-minute averaging. [4] Maximum distance between two points 1.5dB down each side of a reflective peak caused by an event with reflectance ≤-45dB using 3 or 5ns pulse. [5] Maximum distance from the start of a trace spike caused by an event with a -45dB (or smaller) reflectance, to the point where the trace returns to and stays within ±0.5dB of backscatter. Test pulse width is 3 or 5ns. [6] Recovery to within 0.5dB of backscatter after 1:16 splitter (≤13dB loss) using 100 ns pulse width. [7] Max temperature while charging is 45°C.
Visual fault locator
otdr
-50 | -60 | -100 | -300 | -300 | -304
Emitter type
Visible red laser, 650 ±20nm
SAFETY CLASS
Class II
OUTPUT POWER
0.8mW into single-mode fibre (-1dBm ±0.5dB)
MODES CW
2Hz flashing
Optical power meter (OPM - optional)
CALIBRATED WAVELENGTHS
1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650nm
DETECTOR TYPE
InGaAs, 1mm diameter
MEASUREMENT RANGE
+23 to -50dBm
TONE DETECT RANGE
+3 to -35dBm
ACCURACY
±0.25dB
RESOLUTION
0.01dB
MEASUREMENT UNITS
dB, dBm or Watts (nW, μW, mW)
Optical laser source (OLS - optional)
EMITTER TYPE
Laser
SAFETY CLASS
Class I
FIBRE TYPE
Single-mode
WAVELENGTHS
1550 | N/A | 1310 / 1550 | 1310 / 1550 | 1310 / 1550 | 1310 / 1550
CENTRE TOLERANCE
±20nm (CW mode)
SPECTRAL WIDTH (FWHM)
5nm (maximum)
INTERNAL MODULATION
270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, CW, Wave ID
WAVE ID
Compatible with AFL OPM/OLS
OUTPUT POWER STABILITY
≤±0.1dB (15 minutes); ≤±0.15dB (8 hours)
OUTPUT POWER
-3dBm ±1.5dB
