FiberQA is excited to announce the launch of our all-new automated fiber optic inspection system, the AVIT-dt. AVIT-dt is a combination of FastMT’s speed, FastCLEAN’s first-pass cleaning, and the AVIT-2020’s high-throughput capability…all in a compact, desktop-size model.
When minute dust particles—not to mention more stubborn oils or permanent pits, chips, cracks, and scratches—can impede the operation of a fiber optic cable, reliable inspection is critical to the entire supply chain, from manufacturing to end users and installers.
According to the Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections released by Cisco, “Any contamination in the fiber connection can cause failure of the component or failure of the whole system. Even microscopic dust particles can cause a variety of problems for optical connections.” This means that quality control and inspection are of the utmost importance during both the manufacturing and installation processes.
Unfortunately, subjective testing procedures, outdated manual scopes, and lack of documented test results have led to a major thorn in our industry’s side: supply chain friction. What passes at the manufacturing facility may not pass during installation because of different testing practices. Did the connector need to be re-polished? Did the connector get contaminated during installation? The blame game ensues, inventory is returned, and everyone loses time, labor, and ultimately…money.
So how do we move forward and regain control of the situation? Continue reading for 3 ways to eliminate supply chain friction.