Dirty fiber optic end faces are the major cause of problems in single-mode and multimode fiber optic systems. The FI-500 FiberInspector™ Micro fiber optic scope camera removes the hassle associated with inspecting fiber end faces, especially in low light and high cable density situations.
Simply plug the cable into the FI-500 and touch the AF button. Within seconds, the fiber end face 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.
- • PortBright™ illumination helps you see ports in dark and dense panels.
- • Autofocus provides a stable image in a few seconds.
- • Large display shows single-mode and multimode fiber end faces.
- • Includes 4 UPC tips (LC, SC, 1.25 mm, and 2.50 mm), with APC and bulkhead tips available.
Product Highlights
Fiber Optic Scope Camera inspects and verifies that fiber end faces are not contaminated or damaged.
- PortBright™, a built-in flashlight, illuminates dark areas and dense panels.
- Fiber inspection scope camera with autofocus for stable images in few seconds.
- Large display to view single-mode and multimode fiber end faces.
- Includes 4 UPC tips (LC, SC, 1.25 mm and 2.50 mm). APC, Bulkhead tips available.
General Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Operating Temperature (no adapter) |
0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature (no adapter) |
–30 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Temperature (with adapter) |
0 °C to +40 °C |
| Storage Temperature (with adapter) |
–20 °C to +60 °C |
| Humidity (Operating) |
0 % – 95 % RH non‑condensing (0 °C to +50 °C) |
| Humidity (Storage) |
0 % – 95 % RH non‑condensing (35 °C to 45 °C) |
| Altitude (Operating) |
Up to 4,000 m |
| Altitude (Storage) |
Up to 12,000 m |
| Vibration Resistance |
2 g, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Shock/Durability |
1 m drop test |
| Safety Standards |
IEC 61010‑1 (3rd Edition), IEC 62133 |
Display Unit
| Feature |
Specification |
| Magnification |
1×, 2×, 4× |
| Frame Rate |
≥ 12 fps |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable NiMH (2× 1.2 V, 2,700 mAh) — tested with Gold Peak GH230AAHC |
| Battery Life |
3 h continuous probe use; ~6 h typical use |
| Charge Time |
Minimum 4 h |
| Power Adapter Input |
100–240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Adapter Output |
6 VDC, up to 3 A (Class II) |
| Display |
3.2″ TFT LCD, resolution 320 × 240 |
| USB Input |
USB 2.0 Type‑A |
| Software Upgrades |
Available via USB drive |
| Dimensions |
5.5″ × 3.2″ × 1.5″ (14 × 8 × 3.9 cm) |
| Weight |
9.7 oz (275 g) |
Probe
| Feature |
Specification |
| Magnification |
200× (zoom selectable at 1×, 2×, 4×) |
| Camera Sensor |
5 MP, 1/4″ CMOS |
| Field of View |
610 μm × 460 μm |
| Resolution |
1 μm |
| Light Source |
LED (>100,000 h lifetime); coaxial blue LED for end-face |
| Port Illumination |
2 × white LEDs (PortBright™) |
| Power |
Supplied via USB interface |
| Video Output |
USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions |
4.6″ × 2″ × 0.95″ (117 × 51 × 23 mm) (length depends on tip) |
| Weight |
4.4 oz (125 g) (without adapter tip) |
FiberInspector Micro with Probe, Display, 4 UPC tips (LC bulkhead, SC bulkhead, 1.25mm end face adapters and 2.50mm end face adapters), Magnetic strap attachment, case, rechargeable batteries and universal power adapter