Clip-On Live Fiber Detector | Kingfisher International

Clip-On Live Fiber Detector KI6171

Clip-on to check for traffic or test tones
Low false detection rate
Optical power display

Overview

This clip-on live fiber identifier is a handy, simple tool used to identify live fiber traffic, or used with a tone generator to trace a fiber route. Very long distance operating range of up to 200 Km makes it suitable for use where a VFL cannot reach.

Single-handed identifier operation
Easy to use live fiber detector
Thumb lock
Displays traffic direction with audible alert
Approximate fiber power meter display
Supplied with 4 heads for ribbon / 250 μ coated fiber, 900 μ fiber, 2 mm & 3 mm patch lead
Uses 2 x AAA alkaline batteries. Auto on / off
Durable metal housing and quality construction
12 month warranty
Full QA report

Key Features

Runs on Alkaline Batteries

Specifications

KI6171 specifications

Country of Origin	China

Shipping Weight	400 g

General KI 6170 Clip-on fiber identifier specifications

Standard chucks	SMF 2 mm, 3 mm, 900 μm, ribbon & 250 µm

Tone detection	270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz

Wavelength detection	800 to 1700 nm

Audible tones	Audible tones depend on traffic / test tone

Fiber types	SMF ribbon, 250 µm, 900 µm, 2 mm, 3 mm

Power detection range	-50 ~ 10 dBm (CW in 0.9mm bare fiber)

Fiber Slack	12 mm

Tone detection range	-30~0 dBm @ 270Hz & 1KHz, -25~0 dBm @ 2KHz (for 900 µm, 2 mm, 3 mm) / -25~0 dBm @1KHz &2KHz, -20~0 dBm @ 2KHz (for 250µm)

Power	2x AAA size batteries (alkaline-LR6 or NiMH-HR6)

Battery life	15 hours (may vary with battery type used), with low battery indictor

Size	196 mm x 30.5mm x 27 mm

Unit weight	0.2 kg

Insertion loss (typical)	0.8 dB (1310 nm) / 2.5 dB (1550 nm)

Shipping weight	0.4 kg

Operating / storage temperature	-10 to 60 °C / -25 to 70 °C

Warranty	1 year

Documentation & Support

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