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FIP-200/210 - Connector Checker™

Overview
Purpose-built for broadband service activation. Compact and intuitive, the 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 connector cleanliness.
  • Pass/fail thresholds adapted to broadband context.
  • Cloud-hosted job management and reporting via EXFO Exchange to ensure compliance within and across technician crews.
  • Autonomous operation; can be used with or without a smartphone.
  • Displays connector endface image on smartphone via EXFO Exchange (FIP-210 model only).

Applications

  • FTTH testing
  • Service activation

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 a cumbersome process during service activation. The FIP-200/210 simplifies and streamlines single-fiber inspection into 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 Connector Checker makes testing accessible to all field crews, regardless of size or experience level.

  • Super easy to use 
    Affix the FIP-200/210 to a connector, press the button, get the result. No setting or configuration required.
  • Easy to carry 
    The FIP-200/210 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.

See the image (exclusive to the FIP-210 model)

Get all the advantages of the FIP-200 while also displaying the image of the connector endface on a smartphone, via the EXFO Exchange app.

Access to the image lets you:

  • Interpret the 5-bar rating with precision
  • Take the right action based on the connector’s condition
  • Include the image in the EXFO Exchange report

Innovative 5-bar rating

The Connector Checker 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.