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FIP-200 - Connector Checker™

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. With cloud-hosted job management and reporting capabilities via EXFO Exchange, the FIP-200 also ensures compliance with MoP.

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 CheckerTM 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.

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Super easy to use

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

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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.

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Built for FTTH activation

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

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Compliance through 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.

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.

Variety of tips available for most common FTTH fiber terminals.

Quick-connect design: quarter-turn click for switching between tips.

Long-lasting battery to test all day without any interruption.

Share test results. Boost compliance. Unlock insights. 

Cloud-hosted solution for sharing test results and ensuring compliance. 

Paired with EXFO’s leading test instruments, EXFO Exchange drives an entire ecosystem, while integrating seamlessly with existing operation processes.

Key benefits:

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