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Inspect before you connect

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Contamination is the number one cause for troubleshooting in optical networks. Probe Microscopes DirtyPittedClean

Westover’s ruggedized probes are available in various models and congurations for every application and budget. Particles trapped between mated connectors prevent the transmission of light , causing unacceptable insertion loss and back reection.

Tips & Adapters

Westover’s extensive library of probe tips and adapters enable inspection for nearly every type of ber optic connector or interface. If connectors are mated, dirt becomes embedded into the glass . Once cleaned-away, they leave pits and permanent damage that create unacceptable back reection.Cleaning connectors

Displays

Westover’s hand held displays oer the highest level of versatility, performance, and durability in visual ber inspection equipment. optimizing the eciency prior to mating of an optical signal or interconnect. prevents damage to the ber endface and equipment,

Automated Analysis

Westover’s digital probes and software provide automated inspection, analysis, and archive features, which increase eciency and eliminate challenges of inspection subjectivity.

Probe microscopes allow inspection of both male & female optical connectors. Inspection solutions for industry specic applications

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