March 2023 Newsletter CommScope Technical Family Webinar Please join us for the next CommScope Technical Family webinar, “Inspect Before You Connect – Exploring Optical Fiber Inspection, Cleaning Methods and Best Practices” on April 13th. When installing and commissioning optical fiber systems, it is critical that the correct inspection and cleaning methodology is followed to help maintain and sustain operational efficiency. Among other aspects of fiber, this webinar will help highlight the negative impact contaminated fiber end faces has on the performance of a network. Conversely, it will examine the rationale behind the “inspect before you connect” cleaning methods and review inspection tools that are available to help alleviate issues. Ultimately, showcasing how to maintain system integrity and longevity. Register for this webinar here.   Solution and Product Updates   Fiber Connectors: Can You Tell the Differences? The MPO8 connector is one of the key elements of the Propel™ solution. Shown below are the module configurations that are available. It allows for a smooth migration path to 400G and 800G Ethernet applications. The Propel landing webpage is the main source for all the supporting documentation. Check it out! Solution Brochure Ordering Guide Design Guidelines imVision® Updates: imVision System Manager v9.6.3 has been released! imVision gains real-time visibility into OSP cabling. Click here to read the latest application note on CommScope imVision integration with VIAVI FTH-5000. A new imVision and Matterport video was posted on CommScope.com, you can explore several use cases for using Matterport technology to enhance user experience with imVision. Click here to view! Matterport is a well-known name in photogrammetry-based 3D reality capture for creating immersive digital twins. Standards Byte   Engineers testing fiber optic links and channels will soon be reading the update from the IEC 14763-3 Standard on testing of optical fiber cabling. The actual standard was published in 2014 when the MPO connectivity entered the market. CommScope is leading the standard updates by writing and finalizing the document. The final document has a planned release of early 2024. The major enhancement of this standard and how it helps consist of: Focus on cleaning of the connectors and not the amount of scratches --> faster deployment of fiber optic links Introduction of reference connectors for the test cords --> lower and defined measurement uncertainties Step by step test procedure for all the different link and channel options --> clear process on how to achieve consistent results The CommScope “Technical Document: Structured Connectivity Solutions Field Testing Guidelines for Fiber-Optic Cabling Systems” is a good starting point to understand how fiber cabling shall be tested. Click here to download. If you missed our March technical webinar about this topic, you may access the recording here. Did You Know? Packaging on Trunk Cable Assemblies Each trunk assembly and its packaging are labeled with a QR code linked to the component’s unique serial number. Using CommScope WebTrak® product tracking platform, you can easily verify the optical performance of any element as tested and packaged from the factory. Each cable assembly ships with cable management clips for simplified attachment on the rear of the Propel panels as shown below. Are you using CommScope's fiber optic cleaning kits and tools? Click here to access the fiber optic connector cleaning and inspection kit instructions. CommScope's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Do you have questions about Fiber Optic cleaning and don't know where to start? Start with the TAC! Where are you located? Contact a TAC agent in your region: North America: tac.americas@commscope.com Europe, Middle East and Africa: tac.emea@commscope.com Central America, Latin-America, Caribbean: tac.cala@commscope.com Asia-Pacific: tac.apac@commscope.com Prefer to Chat? Take advantage of live interaction with a TAC agent using our online live chat tool. Available in all regions during typical business hours. We would like to hear from you! Please share your feedback and suggestions on the CTF newsletter here.

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