Live Traffic Identifier for Fiber

Repair a fiber cable on an active network with the Live Traffic Identifier for fiber. It’s the technician's must-have instrument for isolating a fiber that's not transmitting properly because of bends, breaks, bad connectors etc.

Instead of opening the fiber at the splice point and causing service interruptions, all you need to do is clamp the Live Traffic Identifier on the fiber. It works by detecting the optical signals being transmitted through the fiber. By using a non-destructive macro-bend detection technology, it doesn't damage or overstress the fiber.

The identifier detects low-frequency tones at 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz. When it detects traffic on the fiber being tested, it sounds an audible alarm. In addition, an LED on the probe indicates the traffic direction. The Traffic Identifier displays the Relative Core Power to help identify bad connectors and splice points.

Because the Identifier uses InGaAs detectors, you can use it on single-mode and multimode cable with wavelengths ranging from 850 to 1700 nm. Use it with 900µm buffered fiber, 250µm coated or ribbon fiber, and 3mm jacketed fiber. Three adapters are included.

The Live Traffic Identifier features a lightweight but rugged metal housing, which is easy-to-use and allows a hands-free operation. It can also be used with a light source like FOLS-MM-200 or FOLS-SM-200 from Black Box.

Detector Sensitivity — -40 dBm typical (equivalent core power) mean detectable signal power for single-mode at 1310 nm
Fiber Type —Multimode and single-mode
Loss — <0.6 dB @ 1310 nm typical
Optical Tone Receiver — 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Relative Core Power Reading — 5 to -40 dBm
Temperature — Operating: -20 to +50° C; Storage: -40 to +60° C
Wavelength Range —850 to 1700 nm
Indicators —LED: Tone detection, traffic presence, traffic direction, low battery;
Audible tone: fiber optic signal
Power — (1) 9-V alkaline battery, approx 8 hours operation or 5000 readings
Size — 19.8H x 3.3W x 2.5D cm
Weight — 0.2 kg

(1) Live Traffic Identifier for Fiber,
(3) interchangeable adapters heads for jacketed, coated, and ribbon fiber,
(1) carrying case