FIP-200 - Connector Checker

Overview

Purpose-built for broadband service activation. Compact and intuitive, the FIP-200 Connector Checker™ provides visually clear pass/fail results adapted to broadband in the field.

Key features

Single-button operation for power-on and capture.
Five-bar rating (LED lights) to quickly assess cleanliness of the connector.
Pass/fail thresholds adapted to broadband context.
Cloud-hosted job management and reporting via EXFO Exchange to ensure technician compliance.
Autonomous mode: The FIP-200 can also operate independently, with no phone required for basic functions.
Long-reach head to easily access dense panels and cabinets.

Single-button operation for power-on and capture.

Five-bar rating (LED lights) to quickly assess cleanliness of the connector.

Pass/fail thresholds adapted to broadband context.

Cloud-hosted job management and reporting via EXFO Exchange to ensure technician compliance.

Autonomous mode: The FIP-200 can also operate independently, with no phone required for basic functions.

Long-reach head to easily access dense panels and cabinets.

Applications

FTTH testing
Service activation

FTTH testing

Service activation

Specifications

Technical specifications
Automatic adjustment	Fully automated
Battery Autonomy	3h30 at 1 capture per minute
Battery Type	Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) / Rechargeable
Capturing Device	5MP CMOS
Connectivity	Bluetooth / WiFi
Display and image integration	5-bar rating
Exchange compatibility	Yes
Fiber Connector Type	SF
Field of View	Single-fiber: 0.75 mm × 0.75 mm
Light Source	Blue LED
Product type	Handheld
Supported Languages	English / French
Touchscreen	No

Full specifications

Highlights

Improve quality, reduce truck rolls

Contaminated connectors are the #1 cause of network failures, leading to repeated truck rolls and customer dissatisfaction. Yet, fiber inspection is often seen as cumbersome process during service activation. The FIP-200 simplifies and streamlines single-fiber inspection to a one-click process, with adapted pass/fail thresholds to avoid unnecessary handling. Checking connectors is now an easy process for all technicians, empowering them to ensure optimal service quality.

Ensure trouble-free broadband activation in one click

The FIP-200 Connector Checker^TM is more than a handy tool; it's a commitment to the future of broadband service activation. By addressing the core challenges that have historically impeded fiber inspection, the FIP-200 paves the way for a new era of efficiency, quality and compliance in network connectivity. The FIP-200 makes testing accessible to all field crews, regardless of size or experience level.

Super easy to use
Affix the FIP-200 to a connector, press the button, get the result. No setting or configuration required.

Easy to carry
The FIP-200 boasts a sleek shape that's designed for technicians on the move. It also comes with EXFO’s proven ruggedness for field use.

Built for FTTH activation
Pass/fail criteria adapted to the context of FTTH activation, thus avoiding unnecessary interventions.

Compliance though connectivity
Ensure compliance across teams and simplify reporting through the cloud-hosted job and test data management capabilities of EXFO Exchange.

Innovative 5-bar rating

The FIP-200 introduces unique pass/fail thresholds tailored for FTTH activation, featuring a 5-bar rating system to prevent technicians from wasting time on unnecessary cleaning or replacements.

Unlike traditional fiber inspection scopes, the FIP-200 does not provide an image of the connector endface. It streamlines the inspection process by eliminating the need for a connected cellphone and removing the need for technicians to interpret images.

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