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Premium Custom Preterminated Fiber Optic Assemblies and Ethernet Cables manufactured in the USA since 1997!
Preterminated Assemblies
Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Assemblies
Indoor
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24
48 Strand
Multimode OM2:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
10-G Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Multimode OM4:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Multimode OM5:
2
4
6 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Indoor / Outdoor
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM2:
4
6
12
24 Strand
10-G Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Multimode OM4:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Multimode OM5:
2
4
6 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24
48
72
96
144 Strand
Outdoor (OSP) Loose Tube
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM4:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Outdoor (OSP) Gel-Filled
Multimode OM1:
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM2:
4
6
12 Strand
Multimode OM3:
4
6
12 Strand
Singlemode:
4
6
12
24 Strand
Outdoor Armored Direct Burial (OSP-DB)
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24
48 Strand
Interlock Armor Indoor Plenum
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM4:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Interlock Armor Indoor/Outdoor Plenum
Multimode OM1:
6
12 Strand
10G Mulitmode OM3:
12 Strand
Singlemode:
6
12 Strand
Outdoor Aerial with Messenger
Multimode OM1:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Multimode OM3:
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
12
24 Strand
Tactical and Rugged
Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
8
12 strand
Multimode OM4:
2
4
6
8
12 strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
8
12 strand
OpticalCON:
2 Ch
4 Ch
12 Ch MTP
Extreme Mil-Tac
Multimode OM3:
2
4
6
8
12 strand
Singlemode:
2
4
6
8
12 strand
Hybrid (Fiber + Power)
Indoor/Outdoor Plenum
Multimode OM3:
2
6
12 strand
Multimode OM4:
2
6
12 strand
Singlemode:
2
6
12 strand
Ultra Thin Micro Armor
Indoor Plenum Micro Armor
Multimode OM1:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM3:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM4:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Micro Armor
Multimode OM1:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM3:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM4:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Outdoor Direct Burial (OSP) Micro Armor
Multimode OM1:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM3:
2
6
12
24 Strand
10G Multimode OM4:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Singlemode:
2
6
12
24 Strand
Fiber Optic Cables & Term. Boxes
Fiber Optic Patch Cable
Multimode 62.5/125 OM1
ST to ST
ST to SC
SC to SC
MT-RJ to ST
MT-RJ to SC
MT-RJ to MT-RJ
LC to MT-RJ
LC to LC
LC to ST
LC to SC
Multimode 50/125 OM2
ST to ST
ST to SC
SC to SC
MT-RJ to ST
MT-RJ to SC
MT-RJ to MT-RJ
LC to MT-RJ
LC to LC
LC to ST
LC to SC
10-GiG Multimode OM3
LC to SC
LC to LC
SC to SC
LC to ST
SC to ST
40-GiG 50/125 Multimode OM4
LC to SC
LC to LC
SC to SC
LC to ST
SC to ST
10/40/100/400-GiG 50/125 Multimode OM5
LC to SC
LC to LC
SC to SC
LC to ST
SC to ST
Singlemode
ST to ST
ST to SC
SC to SC
LC to LC
LC to ST
LC to SC
MT-RJ to MT-RJ
MT-RJ to ST
MT-RJ to SC
MT-RJ to LC
MT-RJ to FC
FC to FC
FC to ST
FC to SC
FC to LC
Armored Fiber Optic Patch Cable
Multimode 62.5/125 OM1
LC to LC
LC to SC
LC to ST
LC to FC
SC to SC
SC to ST
SC to FC
ST to ST
ST to FC
FC to FC
10-GiG Multimode OM3
LC to LC
LC to SC
LC to ST
LC to FC
SC to SC
SC to ST
SC to FC
ST to ST
ST to FC
FC to FC
40-GiG 50/125 Multimode OM4
LC to LC
LC to SC
LC to ST
LC to FC
SC to SC
SC to ST
SC to FC
ST to ST
ST to FC
FC to FC
Singlemode
LC to LC
LC to SC
LC to ST
LC to FC
SC to SC
SC to ST
SC to FC
ST to ST
ST to FC
FC to FC
Mode Conditioning Cables
SC Equipment Side
SC to SC
SC to ST
SC to LC
SC to MT-RJ
LC Equipment Side
LC to LC
LC to ST
LC to SC
LC to MT-RJ
MT-RJ Equipment Side
MT-RJ to MT-RJ
MT-RJ to ST
MT-RJ to SC
MT-RJ to LC
Fiber Optic Connectivity
Termination Boxes
Rack Mount
Wall Mount
Adapter Panels
Splice Trays
Mating Sleeves
Attenuators
Media Converters
UTP to Multimode Fiber
UTP to Singlemode Fiber
Gigabit
Media Chassis
10BaseT
SFP Modules
MTP Cables and Cassettes
MTP Trunk Assemblies
Indoor
10G Multimode OM3: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
1x24
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Multimode OM4: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Singlemode: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
1x24
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Indoor/Outdoor
10G Multimode OM3: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Multimode OM4: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Singlemode: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
Outdoor
10G Multimode OM3: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
Multimode OM4: (12 to 144 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
Singlemode: (12 to 288 strand)
1x12
2x12
4x12
6x12
8x12
12x12
24x12
MTP Fanout Cables
10 Gig OM3 12 Strand Fanout (MTP to LC)
10 Gig OM3 12 Strand Fanout (MTP to SC)
Singlemode 12 Strand Fanout (MTP to LC)
Singlemode 12 Strand Fanout (MTP to SC)
MTP Cassettes
12 Fiber Singlemode to 6 Duplex LC
24 Fiber Singlemode to 12 Duplex LC
12 Fiber Singlemode to 12 SC
12 Fiber 50/125 OM3 to 6 Duplex LC
24 Fiber 50/125 OM3 to 12 Duplex LC
12 Fiber 50/125 OM4 to 6 Duplex LC
24 Fiber 50/125 OM4 to 12 Duplex LC
MTP to MTP Adapter Panel (6 MTP)
MTP to MTP Adapter Panel (8 MTP)
Fiber Optic Testing & Cleaning
Fiber Optic Test Instruments
Test Kits
Zoom Owl
WaveTester Owl
Micro Owl
Fiber Owl
Installer Series
Photonix LANLITE
Photonix TECHLITE
Fiber Optic Equipment
Fiber Optic Power Meters
Fiber Optic Light / Laser Sources
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs)
Fiber Optic Fault Locators
Fiber Optic Length Testers
Fiber Optic Inspection Microscopes
Fiber Optic Talk Sets
Meter Connector Adapters
Fiber Optic Cleaning
Cleaning Kits
Cleaning Fluid
Sticklers® CleanStixx™
Sticklers® CleanWipes™
Fiber Optic Reference Cable Kits
Singlemode
Multimode
Fiber Optic Connectivity
Mating Sleeves
Optical Attenuators
Bulk Cable, Patch Cables, Connectors & HDMI
Patch Cables (Cat5e/6/6a/7/8,UTP,STP)
CAT 5E
Category 5E
Category 5E Shielded
Category 5E Plenum
Category 5E Shield Plenum
CAT 6
Cat 6 Patch Cable
Cat 6 Plenum Patch Cable
Cat 6 Shielded Patch Cable
Cat 6 Shielded Plenum Patch Cable
Cat 6 Outdoor Water-Resistant
Cat 6 Flexible Flat
Cat 6A
Cat 6A Shielded Patch Cables
Cat 6A Shielded Plenum Patch Cable
Cat 6A Ultra Thin
Cat 6A Ultra Thin Extreme
CAT 5E/6A Tactical
Category 5E Deployable Assembly
Category 6A Deployable Assembly
CAT 7
Cat 7 Double Shielded Patch Cables
CAT 8
Cat 8 Shielded Patch Cable
110 Patch Cables
110 to 110 Patch Cables
110 to RJ45 Patch Cables
Connectors & Accessories (Cat5e/6/6A/7)
Keystone Jacks
Modular Plugs with Loadbar
Boots
Keystone Couplers
Splitters
Accessories (Wallplates and surface mount boxes)
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Security Camera Power Wire
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Wall Brackets
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Network Administrator IT-Tech Network Toolkit - V2, LANPRO Series
Metro Tote II - IT Tech Network Toolkit
Terminator Plus II - IT-Tech Network Toolkit
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LC to LC Multimode OM1 Fiber Optic Patch Cables
The QuickTreX® 62.5/125 LC to LC OM1 Multimode fiber optic cable assemblies are made to order in the USA and are fully tested to guarantee top performance. Each assembly is serialized for easy identification and sealed in individual Ziploc bags. Test results are included in each order.They are constructed with the highest quality components utilizing Genuine Corning ClearCurve Glass and High Grade Connectors with ceramic ferrules for increased durability and accuracy.
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"By the Inch” measured Tip to Tip, LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M
MSRP
$49.47
$30.77
1 meter (3.28 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-01
MSRP
$33.59
$22.39
2 meter (6.56 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-02
MSRP
$35.59
$23.72
3 meter (9.84 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-03
MSRP
$37.59
$25.06
4 meter (13.12 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-04
MSRP
$39.59
$26.39
5 meter (16.4 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-05
MSRP
$41.59
$27.72
6 meter (19.69 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-06
MSRP
$43.59
$29.06
7 meter (22.97 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-07
MSRP
$45.59
$30.39
8 meter (26.25 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-08
MSRP
$47.59
$31.72
9 meter (29.53 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-09
MSRP
$49.59
$33.06
10 meter (32.81 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-10
MSRP
$51.59
$34.39
15 meter (49.21 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-15
MSRP
$61.59
$41.06
20 meter (65.62 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-20
MSRP
$71.59
$47.73
25 meter (82.02 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-25
MSRP
$81.59
$54.39
30 meter (98.43 ft) LC to LC, 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode Duplex Patch Cable - Plenum Rated - USA CustomLine by QuickTreX®
FA-DLC-DLC-M-30
MSRP
$86.46
$57.64
2 Strand CustomLine Indoor (Plenum) 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode "Fiber Whips" Assembly
PRO-769-M-DP-2
$54.60
Stock 0.3 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-0.3
MSRP
$9.18
$7.34
Stock 1 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-01
MSRP
$9.62
$7.70
Stock 1.5 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-1.5
MSRP
$10.00
$8.00
Stock 2 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-02
MSRP
$10.38
$8.30
Stock 3 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-03
MSRP
$11.13
$8.90
Stock 4 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-04
MSRP
$11.85
$9.48
Stock 5 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-05
MSRP
$12.58
$10.06
Stock 6 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-06
MSRP
$13.30
$10.64
Stock 7 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-07
MSRP
$14.03
$11.22
Stock 8 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-08
MSRP
$14.57
$11.66
Stock 9 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-09
MSRP
$16.22
$12.10
Stock 10 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-10
MSRP
$16.23
$12.98
Stock 12 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-12
MSRP
$17.73
$14.18
Stock 15 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-15
MSRP
$19.75
$15.90
Stock 20 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-20
MSRP
$23.40
$18.72
Stock 25 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-25
MSRP
$27.07
$21.66
Stock 30 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-30
MSRP
$30.73
$24.58
Stock 35 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-35
MSRP
$34.40
$27.52
Stock 40 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-40
MSRP
$38.08
$30.46
Stock 50 meter LC to LC 62.5/125 OM1 Multimode Duplex Patch Cable
SFPC-OM1-LCLC-50
MSRP
$45.40
$36.32
What is fiber optics?
Picture sending signals zipping along from one location to another in the form of light guided through thin fibers of glass or plastic. These signals can be analog or digital - voice, data or video information and fiber can transport more information longer distances in less time than any copper wire.
It's powerful and fast, fast, fast!
First get to know the language - the "jargon" - here's a list of terms you should get to know:
Metric System:
Fiber Optics, as a universal technology, utilizes the metric system as the standard form of measurement.
Several of the more common terms:
Meter: 3.28 Feet (3.28084 ft. to be precise).
Kilometer: 1000 meters / 3,281 feet / 0.62 miles.
Micron: 1/1,000,000th of a meter. 25 microns equal 0.001 inch. This is the common term of measurement for fibers.
Nanometer: One billionth of one meter. This term is commonly used in the fiber optics industry to express wavelength or frequency of transmitted light.
Let's Start With Fiber:
Optical Fiber:
Thin strands of highly transparent glass or sometimes plastic that guide light.
Core:
The center of the fiber where the light is transmitted.
Cladding:
The outside optical layer of the fiber that traps the light in the core and guides it along - even through curves.
Buffer coating or primary coating: A hard plastic coating on the outside of the fiber that protects the glass from moisture or physical damage.
Mode:
A single electromagnetic field pattern (think of a ray of light) that travels in fiber.
Multimode fiber:
has a bigger core (almost always 62.5 microns - a micron is one one millionth of a meter - but sometimes 50 microns) and is used with LED sources at wavelengths of 850 and 1300 nm for short distance, lower speed networks like LANs.
Singlemode fiber:
has a much smaller core, only about 9 microns, and is used for telephony and CATV with laser sources at 1300 and 1550 nm. It can go very long distances at very high speeds.
Both multimode and singlemode fiber have an outside diameter of 125 microns - about 5 thousandths of an inch - just slightly larger than a human hair.
Plastic optical fiber (POF):
is a large core (about 1mm) multimode fiber that can be used for short, low speed networks. POF is used in consumer HiFi and starting to be used as part of a new standard for car communication systems called MOST (go to http://www.mostcooperation.com/)
For more on optical fiber, go
here
.
Terms that describe fiber optic cable:
Cable:
Fiber needs protection to survive all the places it gets installed and it's the cable that provides it. Cables may have from one to hundreds of fibers inside.
Jacket:
The tough outer covering on the cable. Cables installed inside buildings must meet fire codes by using special jacketing materials.
Strength members:
Aramid fibers (Kevlar is the duPont trade name) used to pull the cable. The term is also used for the fiberglass rod in some cables used to stiffen it to prevent kinking.
Armor:
Discourages rodents from chewing through it.
Go here for
more on cables
.
Termination:
Connector:
A non-permanent device for connecting two fibers or fibers to equipment where they are expected to be disconnected occasionally for testing or rerouting. It also provides protection to both fibers. (Parts for an ST connector are shown.)
Ferrule:
A tube which holds a fiber for alignment, usually part of a connector
Splice:
a permanent joint between two fibers
Mechanical Splice:
A splice where the fibers are aligned created by mechanical means
Fusion Splice:
A splice created by welding or fusing two fibers together
Fusion Splicer:
An instrument that splices fibers by fusing or welding them, typically by electrical arc.
Hardware:
Terminations and Splices require hardware for protection and management: patch panels, splice closures, etc.
Here's more on
terminations
.
Fiber Performance Specifications
Terms you use when you want to take your measurements:
Attenuation:
The reduction in optical power as it passes along a fiber, usually expressed in decibels (dB). See optical loss.
Bandwidth:
The range of signal frequencies or bit rate within which a fiber optic component, link or network will operate.
Decibels (dB):
A unit of measurement of optical power which indicates relative power. A -10 dB means a reduction in power by 10 times, -20 dB means another 10 times or 10 times overall, -30 means another 10 times or 1000 times overall and so on.
dB:
Optical power referenced an arbitrary zero level
dBm:
Optical power referenced to 1 milliwatt
Micron (m):
A unit of measure used to measure wavelength of light.
Nanometer (nm):
A unit of measure used to measure the wavelength of light (meaning one one-billilonth of a meter).
Optical Loss:
The amount of optical power lost as light is transmitted through fiber, splices, couplers, etc, expressed in dB.
Optical Power:
is measured in "dBm", or decibels referenced to one miliwatt of power. while loss is a relative reading, optical power is an absolute measurement, referenced to standards. You measure absolute power to test transmitters or receivers and relative power to test loss.
Scattering:
The change of direction of light after striking small particles that causes loss in optical fibers and is used to make measurements by an OTDR
Wavelength:
A term for the color of light, usually expressed in nanometers (nm) or microns (m). Fiber is mostly used in the infrared region where the light is invisible to the human eye.
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Terms that describe the tools you will need for installation and termination:
Jacket Slitter or Stripper:
A cutter for removing the heavy outside jacket of cables
Fiber Stripper:
A precise stripper used to remove the buffer coating of the fiber itself for termination. There at three types in common use, called by their trade names: "Miller Stripper", "No-Nik" and "Micro Strip."
Cleaver:
A tool that precisely "breaks" the fiber to produce a flat end for polishing or splicing.
Scribe:
A hard, sharp tool that scratches the fiber to allow cleaving.
Polishing Puck:
for connectors that require polishing, the puck holds the connector in proper alignment to the polishing film.
Polishing Film:
Fine grit film used to polish the end of the connector ferrule.
Crimper:
A tool that crimps the connector to the aramid fibers in the cable to add mechanical strength.
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Terms that describe test equipment you will need:
Optical Power Meter:
An instrument that measures optical power from the end of a fiber
Test Source:
an instrument that uses a laser or LED to send an optical signal into fiber for testing loss of the fiber
Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS):
A measurement instrument for optical loss that includes both a meter and source
Reference Test Cables:
short, single fiber cables with connectors on both ends, used to test unknown cables.
Mating Adapter:
also called splice bushing or couplers, allow two cables with connectors to mate.
Fiber Tracer:
An instrument that allows visual checking of continuity and tracing for correct connections
Visual Fault Locator:
A device that allows visual tracing and testing of continuity.
Microscope:
used to inspect the end surface of a connector for flaws or dirt.
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