Invisible IR Radiation in Fibre Optic Networks
Fibre optic systems often use high-power IR lasers that are invisible to the naked eye. Engineers must confirm a fibre is safe before disconnecting, cleaning, or working on cables. Traditional methods rely on power meters or procedural checks, which can be slow, inconvenient, or prone to human error. A missing or inactive laser warning can create serious safety hazards, especially in high-density environments such as data centres, telecom hubs, and network infrastructure sites.
Key Risk Points
- Accidental exposure to high-power IR light
- Difficulty identifying active vs. inactive fibres
- Increased risk during maintenance, troubleshooting, or installation
- Safety procedures becoming more complex as networks scale
Scintactor’s Safety Solutions
Innovative photonic tools that bring clarity and certainty to fibre optic safety workflows.
Scintactor develops innovative photonic tools that add clarity and certainty to fibre optic safety workflows. Our technologies help engineers quickly detect active fibres, reduce risk, and improve confidence before hands-on work begins.
Fluorescing Fibre Optic Dust Caps
Scintacor has developed a fibre optic dust cap with an integrated fluorescing safety feature that makes invisible laser radiation visible. Using our specialist phosphor technology, the dust cap glows when an active fibre is present, providing a clear visual warning and significantly reducing the risk of accidental eye exposure.
This passive, reliable solution enhances safety in fibre optic and data-centre environments by allowing staff to instantly identify live fibres—even when the laser light itself cannot be seen.
Scintacor has developed fluorescing dust caps that incorporate advanced phosphor technology. These caps glow when the fibre is active, providing an immediate visual warning to staff. By converting invisible laser light into visible light, the caps help prevent accidental exposure and improve overall safety in data centres and network environments.
Learn more about how Scintacor’s fluorescing fibre optic dust cap enhances laser safety.
Scintacor’s solution can be applied to a range of dust cap types.
IRis Safety Wand
A handheld, portable high-power infrared laser detector designed specifically for fibre optic network engineers.
- Instantly detects invisible IR laser emissions
- Provides a fast, final safety check before work begins
- Ideal for field technicians, data centre staff, and installation teams
- Reduces the chance of accidental exposure when opening or handling fibres
For further details on our IRis Safety wand click below.
IRis Safety Wand
How can network engineers be sure high-power IR lasers, that are invisible to the unaided eye, are turned off? The IRis Safety Wand is a novel device that provides a fast and reliable final safety check before starting work on fibre cables.
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Why Scintacor?
- Expertise in phosphor technology: Scintacor has extensive experience in applying phosphors to detect and visualize invisible IR and UV laser radiation.
- Proven applications in laser safety: Our technology is already used in detection, imaging,and data-centre safety products.
- Partnership-ready: Scintacor can supply fluorescent dust caps compatible withproducts, supporting their requirement to use such caps with their fibre optic adapters.
- Market-ready channels: We have established distribution channels for IR up-convertingand safety products.
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