QUEBEC CITY, Canada, Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX:EXF) announced today the launch of ConnectorMax, a new software solution designed for pass/fail assessment of connector endfaces. The industry's first platform-based, automated connector inspection application, ConnectorMax eliminates guesswork, instead providing clear-cut connector endface analysis.
Available on the FTB-1, FTB-200 v2 and FTB-500 portable platforms, ConnectorMax delivers results in four seconds through simple one-touch operation, automatically generating full reports in various formats for future referencing. In addition, ConnectorMax is compatible with any FIP-400 series fiber inspection probe.
As defects, scratches or dirt particles are not always detectable with the naked eye—dirt particles as small as 1 micrometer can significantly affect connector performance—connector endfaces must be examined with a proper inspection tool. To determine the impact of the defect on the connector's performance, ConnectorMax then compares the captured images against pre-programmed IEC/IPC standards or user-defined criteria, leading to accurate pass/fail verdicts.
This approach helps avoid two time- and money-consuming situations: undetected connector defects that force technicians to later return to the site, and unnecessary replacement of connectors whose slight defects are not enough to affect performance.
"Faulty connectors are the number one cause of link-deployment problems, and relying on guesswork can definitely lead to easily avoidable OPEX and CAPEX," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President—Wireline Division and Corporate Marketing. "We are proud to introduce the industry's first field-based solution to directly address this issue. Installed on all FTB portable platforms and compatible with any FIP-400 series fiber inspection probe, ConnectorMax enables technicians to get clear-cut pass/fail verdicts right on-site, preventing additional truck rolls to re-inspect and re-assess the same connector."
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About EXFO
EXFO is a leading provider of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division, which accounts for approximately 90% of the company's revenues, offers core-to-edge solutions that assess the performance and reliability of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, xDSL, and various optical technologies accounting for an estimated 33% of the portable fiber-optic test market. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division provides solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. EXFO has a staff of approximately 1700 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 customers worldwide. For more information, visit .
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