IMPORTANT! Proper care in handling should be taken when using any precision optical test equipment . Scratched or contaminated optical connectors can impact the performance of the instrument . NOTE! FOCIS Duel contains no user serviceable parts . This instrument must be returned to AFL or authorized agents for repair .
FOCIS Duel is a self-contained twin-ported Bluetooth connected fiber optic connector inspection probe with integrated screen . The first port (right hand side Port 1) is fully featured, identical to AFL’s FOCIS Flex . The second port (left hand side Port 2) has fast and convenient female LC “click-in” adapters, auto- focus and 2X zoom capabilities .
(1) one year warranty period . Any product that is found defective within the warranty period, will (at the discretion of AFL) be repaired or replaced . Warranty will be voided if the product has been repaired or altered by other than an authorized AFL repair facility or when it has been subjected to misuse, negligence, or accident .
FOCIS Duel Optical Inspection Ports FOCIS Duel is a self-contained twin-ported Bluetooth connected fiber optic connector inspection probe . 1 . Port 1 – This is fully featured optical inspection port . With the press of a single button, Port 1 auto- focuses, captures, centers and analyzes the end-face image to industry standard IEC 61300-3-35 (2015), IPC, AT&T and user-defined criteria .
2 min, 5 min, 10 min, Never . Enabling Optical Inspection Ports FOCIS Duel powers up in the initial Live Image Mode screen While in the Live Image screen, use the left arrow key to select between the two inspection ports .
Properly Installing and Removing Adapter Tips Port 1 interchangeable adapter tips support single and multi-fiber connector inspection for a wide range of patch cords and bulkhead-mounted connectors having either PC/UPC or APC polished end-faces . A key on the probe snout combined with a slot on the adapter tip assures that adapter tips never loosen during use, under any circumstances .
2 . Menu key: Press to display the Main menu . 3 . Up/Down arrow keys: Used for manual focus . Vertical slider on the FOCIS Duel display indicates the current focus level relative to focus range . 4 . Left arrow key: In Live Image node, toggles between Port 1 and Port 2 images .
Port 1 Functionality Live Image Mode Features FOCIS Duel powers-up in the Live Image mode . Pressing and holding Zoom/Help key displays help tips about • FOCIS Duel keys usage . Pressing the Menu displays the Main Menu that allows the •...
Port 1 Functionality Captured Image Mode Features Once an end-face image has been captured and analyzed, a zoomed-out view of the end-face and results is displayed . # Description 1 . Screen Title: displays File Name (e .g . COO1-003) if saved image is shown or Captured @ hh:mm:ss if unsaved image is shown .
Port 1 Functionality Pass/Fail Results Table # Description 1 . Screen Title: displays File Name (e .g . COO1-003) if saved image is shown or Captured @ hh:mm:ss if unsaved image is shown . 2 . Pass/Fail Indication: shown only if Pass/Fail option is enabled in Settings . 3 .
Port 1 Functionality Image Information Screen # Description 1 . Screen Title: displays File Name as follws: <Cable>-<Fiber> (e .g . COO1-003) if saved image is shown • ‘Captured @ hh:mm:ss’ if unsaved image is shown • 2 . Pass/Fail Indication: shown only if Pass/Fail option is enabled in Settings . 3 .
– Results Manager: Use to navigate and review or send saved test results – Last Image: Use to recall most recently viewed image – Language: Select the FOCIS Duel User Interface Language . 13 Language options to select from: English, Spanish, French, Polish, German, Japanese, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean –...
Port 1: Main Menu and Settings IEC Pass/Fail Analysis IEC 61300-3-35 defines connector inspection pass/fail criteria . Pass/Fail criteria depends on: Passing Defect Fiber type (SMF or MMF) • Failing Connector end face regions • Defect – A region: Core Core –...
Port 1: Main Menu and Settings Setting Pass/Fail Criteria Pass/Fail menu is accessed from the Live Image mode > Main Menu > Settings . Enable/disable Auto Analysis Highlight Auto Analysis • Use Select key to enable/disable Pass/Fail analysis . • Change Rule: Highlight Change Rule •...
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Port 1: Main Menu and Settings Setting Pass/Fail Criteria Edit User Rule: Highlight the Change Rule option • Press Select or Right arrow key to display a list of Rules sub-screen • Highlight the User Rules group . • Press Select to display a list of User Rules •...
Port 1: Main Menu and Settings Configuring Auto-Save and Auto-Send 1 . From the Main Menu, select Settings > Capture > Auto Focus to enable or disable the auto-focus option as needed . • 2 . Highlight and Select Auto-Send . Use to disable auto-send, enable on 1st Capture key, or enable on 2nd Capture key .
Port 1: Main Menu and Settings Configuring Bluetooth See section “Port 1: Sharing Captured Test Results” on page 26 . Power Save Setting Select desired Power Save Setting From the Main Menu > Settings, highlight and select the Power Save option to display the Power Save settings menu .
Port 1: Saving Captured Images Saving to the Current Folder While in the Captured Image mode, press the Menu soft key to • display the Save/Send screen . Highlight Save and press Select soft key to save image and • results to the current folder .
Configuring Image Pairing Image Pairing functionality allows user to capture and save two images for each fiber . Available Pairing Modes and Pairing Types Pairing Mode Pairing Type None None – Image pairing disabled Cleaning Before – image before connector cleaned After –...
Port 1: Viewing Saved Results (Results Manager) Opening Image Files - Reviewing Saved Results The Results Manager is accessed from the Live Image mode > Main Menu . From the Main Menu, use Up/Down arrow keys to navigate and highlight the Results Manager •...
Port 1: Using FOCIS Duel with FOCIS App Download FOCIS Duel App from Google Play or Apple App Store to your smart device . • Pair FOCIS Duel to your smart device . • In smart device Bluetooth Settings: Enable Bluetooth and make your device visible .
Port 1: Sharing Captured Test Results Sending Captured Results to FlexTester/FlexScan Automatically sending results to FlexTester/FlexScan Note: Auto Send option cannot be enabled unless FOCIS Duel is paired to another Bluetooth device . Configuring Bluetooth On FlexTester/FlexScan Configure FlexTester/FlexScan for pairing: •...
On FOCIS Duel Turn your FOCIS Duel unit off . • Using the supplied USB cable, connect the micro-USB port on your FOCIS Duel unit with a USB port • on your PC . Verify FOCIS Duel powers up and displays: •...
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