Optical Port Saver

Field replaceable OTDR Connector

Protect your OTDR ports from damage due to mating with dirty or damaged launch cables, patch cords, or normal wear-and-tear. Equip your FlexScan FS200/ FS300 OTDRs or FlexScan TS100 Troubleshooter with a field-replaceable connector, which installs in seconds and accepts AFL’s tool-free interchangeable SC, LC, FC, and ST connector adapters.

Replace damaged connectors in the field: When normal wear-and-tear or poor cleaning practices damage the Port Saver’s end-face, replace it in seconds without having to return the OTDR to a service center for an expensive and time-consuming repair.

Easy to install and cost-effective:The Port Saver helps you avoid factory replacement of damaged ferrules caused by dirt and debris. Traditional repair time for factory OTDR ferrules can be over 1 week. With the Port Saver, you can simply swap out the damaged Port Saver in the field with a new one saving time and costly shipping charges to the factory. Its easy, quick, and you will be back to testing in about 2 minutes!

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Optical
Insertion Loss ≤ 0.75 dB
Reflectance APC-to-APC: ≤ -55 dB; all others: ≤ -45 dB
Size Raises height of connector adapter by 16 mm (0.6 in)
Connector compatibility Accepts FlexScan® 2900-50 series SC, LC, FC, ST connector adapters

Features

  • Prevents damage to factory-installed OTDR ferrules
  • Allows damaged connectors to be replaced in the field
  • Supports APC and UPC ferrules and connectors
  • Available for single-mode and multimode OTDR ports

 

Applications

  • Protect OTDR ferrule from damage due to repeated mating
  • Avoid costly repairs due to damaged connectors
  • Avoid downtime to return OTDR for connector replacement
  • Convert APC to UPC and vice versa