Fluke Networks FI-500 Fiber Inspector Micro Fiber Inspection Kit

Fluke Networks  FI-500 FiberInspector™ Micro-Fiber Optic Endface Inspection Scope

Overview
Dirty fiber optic endfaces are the major cause of problems in singlemode and multimode fiber optic systems. The FI-500 FiberInspector™ Micro removes the hassle associated with inspecting fiber endfaces, especially in low light and high cable density situations. It is very simple to use: Simply plug the cable into the FI-500 and touch the AF button. Within seconds, the fiber endface comes into sharp, clear view. And if you're working in a difficult to reach place or you can't get the image to stand still, just touch the pause button to freeze the image.

Just right for Troubleshooting
Today's high density fiber patch panels make inspection a challenge. Finding the cable or port to test can be tough, especially in the low light conditions found in most data centers and wiring closets. The FI-500 is designed to simplify the inspection process. The built-in PortBright flashlight helps you find the right port or cable. The small-profile probe fits into tight spots, and features pushbutton controls for simple operation. Autofocus provides a sharp view of the endface in under a second, while the pause button freezes the image on the crisp 320 x 240 display for more detailed inspection. The FI-500 FiberInspector Micro fills the gap between a manual scope and a fully automated inspection scope. The FI-500 has the simplicity and practicality of a manual inspection scope, but with advanced features to reduce troubleshooting and inspection time. Manual fiber inspection scopes are simple to use, but they don't work well on patch panels or situations where there is a high density of fiber. Holding it up to one eye and closing your other eye is often inconvenient or impractical, especially in a dark room. Fully automatic inspection scopes analyze and grade the cleanliness of fiber connections which is important for many applications, but analysis is usually not needed for quick basic troubleshooting.

Important Benefits:
- Illumination of small or dark ports
- Works on patch cords and bulkhead connectors
- Wide range of tips to support most connectors
- Capture and zoom to see small particles
- Rugged digital design

Fiber Inspection and Cleaning
Dirt, dust and other contaminants are the enemies of high-speed data transmission over optical fiber. Today's network applications require more bandwidth than ever, making loss budgets tighter than ever. Hence, it is critical that all optical connections are free of contaminants to avoid having application performance issues.

Eliminate the #1 cause of fiber failure
In a survey of installers and network owners commissioned by Fluke Networks, endface contamination was found to be the leading cause of fiber failures. Dirt and contaminants cause insertion loss and back-reflection that inhibit the light transmission and raises havoc with transceivers. And because dirt can migrate from one endface to another upon mating, both sides of any connection must be inspected. Further, mating contaminated connectors can cause permanent damage as microscopic debris is crushed between endfaces in physical contact. Therefore, you must always inspect and clean before mating as a preventative measure and not only after experiencing problems. Even factory terminated patch cords or pigtails must be inspected as protective caps do not keep endfaces clean. Avoiding this common cause of failure starts with inspecting the endface and eliminating any contamination before insertion into a bulkhead or piece of equipment.

General Specifications
Temperature range without the power adapter	Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C Storage: -30 °C to +60 °C
Temperature range with the power adapter	Operating: 0 °C to +40 °C Storage: -20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity range	Operating: 0% to 95% °C (0 °C to +50 °C) H non-condensing Storage: 0% to 95% (35 °C to 45 °C) RH non-condensing
Altitude	Operating: 4,000 meters Storage: 12,000 meters
Vibration	2 g, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Shock	1 meter drop test
Safety	IEC 61010-1 3rd Edition IEC 62133
Display
Magnification	1x, 2x, 4x
Frames per second	≥12
Battery type*	Rechargeable NiMH, 2 x 1.2V, 2700 mAh
Battery life*	3 hours of continuous probe use 6 hours of typical probe use
Charge time	4 hours minimum
Power adapter	Input: 100 to 240 VAC±10%, 50/60 Hz Output: 6 VDC, 3 A maximum Class II
Display	3.2 inch TFT LCD, 320 x 240
Software upgrades	Upgrades can be installed from a USB drive
Input	USB 2.0, Type A
Dimensions	5.5 in x 3.2 in x 1.5 in (14.0 cm x 8.0 cm x 3.9 cm)
Weight	9.7 oz (275 g)
Probe
Magnification	200x. Zoom function has 1x, 2x and 4x settings
Camera type	5 Megapixel 1/4-inch CMOS sensor
Field of view	610 μm x 460 μm
Resolution	1 μm
Light source	LED, >100,000 hr life
Endface illumination	Coaxial blue LED
Port illumination	2 white LEDs
Power	Supplied through the USB interface
Output	Video output through USB 2.0 interface
Dimensions	4.6 in x 2 in x 0.95 in (117 mm x 51 mm x 23 mm) (length depends on adapter tip)
Weight	4.4 oz (125 g)(with no adapter tip)

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