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Chapter 3: Deploying and Troubleshooting Fiber Networks
The fiber inspection microscope enables the visual quality
inspection of connectors located on patch cords or inside the
patch panels or distribution frames. Damaged or dirty connectors
cause high losses that degrade the transmission quality. For safety
reasons, operators may prefer video display fiber scopes over
simple fiber microscopes because the video display scope does
not place the operator’s eye in a direct line with the output of the
fiber when inspecting the connector.
A video inspection scope
with a handheld display
These photos illustrate a damaged, dirty connector on the left and good quality connector on the right.