July 2024 releases notes
FIP-500 firmware release 2406
Handheld units
New feature
200µm fiber pitch for SN-MT connector
The FIP-500 now supports the inspection of connectors with 200µm fiber pitch such as the Senko® SN-MT.
Product improvement
Improvements to the implementation of IEC 61300-3-35 third edition
In addition to providing the connector diagnostic function, the FIP-500 will now default to a fail result if permanent defects are found in the contact zone. This can be enabled or disabled (back to previous behavior) in the Analysis menu.
New feature
Support of duplex and single-fiber transceiver with lenses
The FIP-500 now supports the inspection of duplex and single-fiber transceivers with lenses, in addition the multi-fiber lensed transceivers and fiber-stub transceivers already supported.