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MAX-FIP - Intelligent connector and fiber certifier

Rugged, tablet-inspired design featuring the latest innovations in automated connector and fiber certification. Ensures that workflow and best practices are followed by simplifying and speeding up the essential/critical inspection phase.

The largest range of tip adapters in the industry

Need to inspect single-fiber, multi-fiber and duplex connectors? The FIP-500 has the largest range of tip adapters in the industry, including SN-MT and MMC connectors. 

Access our SmarTips guide to learn more and access list of all available tips and SmarTips and their corresponding connectors.

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Key features

Bright, 7-in touchscreen display
Highest magnification level in the industry
Fast and reliable IEC or custom standards certification through on-board connector endface analysis
Automatic fiber-image centering reducing test time and unnecessary manipulations
Power meter and visual-fault-locator (VFL) options
Full-day, rechargeable Li-ion battery
Optional WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

Re-engineered, rugged ergonomic design for access to all controls

Applications

FTTx and hybrid networks
Mobile fronthaul (FTTA) and backhaul
DAS and Fiber-fed Small Cells
Data centers
Campus and private networks
Utilities
Military
Lab and research

Resources

All resources
Blog
Fully Automated Fiber Inspection Demoed at BICSI 2014 - English (March 16, 2014)
Spec sheet
FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Scope Series - English (June 12, 2024)
Spec sheet
FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Scope Series - Français (June 12, 2024)
Spec sheet
FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Scope Series - 中文 (June 12, 2024)
Spec sheet
FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Scope Series - Deutsch (June 12, 2024)
Flyers and pamphlets
5G RAN and transport network testing - English (July 17, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
5G RAN and transport network testing - Français (July 17, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
5G RAN and transport network testing - 中文 (July 17, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
The MaxTester 700B/C and FIP-400B Series - English (March 06, 2014)
Flyers and pamphlets
The MaxTester 700B/C and FIP-400B Series - 中文 (March 06, 2014)
User manual
FIP-400B WiFi fiber inspection scope and ConnectorMax2 Android mobile - English (February 11, 2020)
User manual
FIP-400B WiFi fiber inspection scope and ConnectorMax2 Android mobile - Français (February 11, 2020)
User manual
FIP-400B WiFi fiber inspection scope and ConnectorMax2 Android mobile - 中文 (February 11, 2020)
User manual
FIP-400B WiFi fiber inspection scope and ConnectorMax2 Android mobile - Español (February 11, 2020)
User manual
FIP-400B WiFi fiber inspection scope and ConnectorMax2 Android mobile - Deutsch (February 11, 2020)
Application notes
Touching on Failure: Sources of Fiber-Optic Network Issues in the Data Center - English (February 08, 2016)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - English (July 07, 2022)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - Français (July 07, 2022)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - 中文 (July 07, 2022)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - Español (July 07, 2022)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - Deutsch (July 07, 2022)
Reference guides
FIP-400B and ConnectorMAX 2 - 한국어 (July 07, 2022)
Reference posters
Fiber inspection technical poster - English (May 25, 2018)
Reference posters
Fiber inspection technical poster - 中文 (May 25, 2018)
White papers
Best practices for next-generation PON testing - English (March 26, 2019)
White papers
Best practices for next-generation PON testing - 中文 (March 26, 2019)
White papers
Best practices for next-generation PON testing - Deutsch (March 26, 2019)
Reference guides
Guide on tips, SmarTips and adapters for EXFO’s inspection scopes (FIP-500 and FIP-400B) - English (December 11, 2023)
Reference guides
Guide on tips, SmarTips and adapters for EXFO’s inspection scopes (FIP-500 and FIP-400B) - Français (December 11, 2023)

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