AFL Introduces the FOCIS Flex3 and FlowScout® Quad OLTS to Improve Fiber Inspection and Certification Workflows

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity, equipment and related services, announces the launch of the FOCIS Flex3 Connector Inspection System and FlowScout® Quad OLTS Certification Test Set. Together, these solutions enable technicians to quickly confirm optical fiber network readiness for service, certify network performance, and accelerate job completion.

The FOCIS Flex3 Connector Inspection System is a compact, self-contained fiber inspection tool featuring a large high-definition touchscreen for intuitive use. At the touch of a button, it automatically focuses, centers, captures, analyzes, and saves end-face images. The handheld system supports IEC, IPC, AT&T, and user-defined auto-analysis for industry compliance. It stores up to 10,000 results and transfers data fast via USB or Bluetooth to AFL's FlexReporter software for comprehensive reporting.

The new FlowScout Quad OLTS certifier is a purpose-built Tier I optical loss test set for fast certification of multimode and single-mode fiber networks. It enables rapid, comprehensive testing, making it an effective, multifunctional tool for enterprise LAN, campus, and data center environments. For these large fiber projects, workflow software integration enables project creation, task assignment, real-time progress tracking, and automated reporting across distributed teams.

This handheld OLTS enables duplex testing for both multimode and single-mode fiber links, automatically providing pass/fail evaluations per industry standards or user limits. Its large color touchscreen and icon-based interface allow quick setup, operation, and documentation. FlowScout Quad OLTS includes AFL’s Wave ID for automatic wavelength identification and also functions as a standalone power meter or light source.

“Our goal is to remove complexity from fiber inspection and testing. With smartphone-like usability and operations, both products simplify how technicians inspect and test fiber networks in the field,” said Arun Jain, Director of Product and Marketing at AFL. “By eliminating manual steps and enabling pass/fail validation, they help teams complete jobs faster while ensuring that the standards required for today’s high-performance networks are met.”

With the introduction of the FOCIS Flex3 and FlowScout Quad OLTS, AFL now delivers a complete, end-to-end portfolio across all five key categories — splicing, OTDR, OLTS, cleaning, and inspection — giving customers everything they need for enterprise network turn-up and test from a single, trusted partner.

Click here to view AFL’s complete product line of test and inspection devices plus accessories.

For additional information about AFL, its products and services, visit www.AFLglobal.com.

About AFL

Founded in 1984, AFL is a global manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, broadband, data center, AI and industrial markets. With products in over 130 countries, AFL specializes in fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission/compression and substation accessories, connectivity solutions, fusion splicers, and test and inspection equipment. Guided by Customer-Focused and Community-Centered values and a strong commitment to safety, the company operates manufacturing facilities worldwide and provides a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions supporting network infrastructure, data centers, service providers, wireless and power grid modernization. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.