AFL intros Noyes fiber-optic installer kit

April 13, 2009--AFL Telecommunications' Noyes Pro Installer Kit features a selection of fiber-optic testing, cleaning, and inspection equipment for verifying the integrity of installed networks. It consists of an OTDR with an integrated Visual Fault Locator, Optical Power Meter, Optical Light Source and fiber connector inspection scope, as well as cleaning supplies and test accessories.

Apr 13th, 2009

April 13, 2009--AFL Telecommunications' Noyes Pro Installer Kit features a selection of fiber-optic testing, cleaning, and inspection equipment for verifying the integrity of installed networks. It consists of an OTDR with an integrated Visual Fault Locator, Optical Power Meter, Optical Light Source and fiber connector inspection scope, as well as cleaning supplies and test accessories. An injection-molded ABS carrying case is included.

Singlemode- or multimode-ready, the installer kit is suited for Tier 1 and Tier 2 testing of premises (building and campus) networks or certification and troubleshooting of FTTx PON networks. It is also designed to provide fast fault location, splice verification, and network documentation.

On the Web: www.afltele.com

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