Fiber optics is a type of guided media used for
the purpose of data transmission which has made communication much faster and
easier in the present time. Optical fibers are made from glass threads which
are called fibers. They carry a large bandwidth when compared to any other
media and are less prone to noise disturbance. That is the reason they are
being prominently used in the telecommunication industry replacing the
traditional lines of communication.
This technology is today serving as the backbone
of several industries for communication purpose. However, fiber optics is very
delicate and any adulteration or dust particle on these fibers can disrupt the
entire channel putting a halt of the entire organization. An unclean optical
fiber can hamper the entire communication channels. That is the reason
performing fiber optic testing and cleaning on a period basis is essential to
ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow of communication.
Basically a connector is the key of the entire
network that keeps it working. And this is the main part that needs most of the
cleaning and care. Therefore, keeping the fiber cable network connectors clean
and smooth is the key to uninterrupted flow of data and communication. To serve
the same purpose, manufacturers have launched a number of fiber opticinspection and testing equipment. Some of them include MINIAVIT,
AFC-3000, FASTMT, CFC-600L, AVIT, etc.
ñ AVIT or
automated visual inspection tool is used for fiber optic inspection on a large
scale. It is an automated tool for the inspection purpose.
ñ MiniAVIT
on the other hand is a smaller version of automated visual inspection. It is
used for the purpose of fiber cable inspection directly over the fixture or
polishing plate. This tool is used during the inspection phase of fiber cable
manufacturing. For example, in process, post-polishing and final stage of
inspection, etc.
ñ FASTMT
is an easier tool for inspection purpose. It is used to inspect MT style
connectors.
In addition to the above-mentioned fiberoptic testing equipments, some other products that come under the
category of cleaning products include AFC-3000, CFC-600CL, CFC-600L. For
example, AFC-3000 tool is battery operated which has a cleaning cycle of three
seconds. CFCs stand for cartridges which are used to pull the cleaning thread
with constantly built tension over the cartridge’s edge.
One can choose from the pool of available
testing, inspection and cleaning products to ensure no fiber optic cable failure.
Also, getting in touch with professional fiber optic cleaning companies would
be a better option, if you do not how to perform the cleaning on your own.
Besides, in a situation where there is room for failure of fiber optic network,
these companies are the best option.