Fluke Networks SimpliFiber® Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits
Today’s high-bandwidth premises networks depend on a reliable fiber optic infrastructure. Proper installation and maintenance of fiber cabling is imperative for minimizing network downtime. Whether you require basic fiber verification capabilities, advanced troubleshooting and inspection, or documented loss and power measurements, Fluke Networks’ SimpliFiber® Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits are the best first-line fiber instruments to meet your needs.
SimpliFiber® Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits include all the tools necessary to verify and troubleshoot optical fiber cabling systems, measure loss and power levels, and inspect and clean connector end-faces. Replacing the popular SimpliFiber series, these next generation optical loss test kits boast industry-leading functions such as dual-wavelength testing and automatic-wavelength detection, in addition to unique features such as CheckActive™, FindFiber™, and Min/Max. With such advanced, yet easy-to-use, capabilities that reduce test times, SimpliFiber Pro is simply the best first-line fiber test kit on the market.
Features
- Dual-wavelength testing
- Tests multimode and singlemode fiber
- Measures optical power and loss at 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625nm wavelengths
- Offers quick remote identification of cabling runs with FindFiber Remote IDs
- Conduct pre-testing and qualify cabling runs
- Auto-senses source wavelength
- Saves 1000 test results
- Single port testing for simple network connection
- Ruggedly built for demanding field use
- LinkWare™ Cable Test Management Software documents, reports, and manages all test data
Features
SimpliFiber Pro Kit Configurations
Whether you require basic fiber verification capabilities, advanced cable troubleshooting and inspection, or documented loss and power measurements, Fluke Networks’ SimpliFiber Pro® Optical Loss Test Kits provide you with the rugged, high quality tools that meet your fiber testing needs.
Complete Fiber Verification Kit (FTK1450)
The Complete Fiber Verification Kit is for contractors and network technicians who install and maintain premises networks with both multimode and singlemode optical fiber. Use this kit to verify optical loss and power levels at 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, inspect fiber end-faces, locate cable faults, connector problems, and polarity issues. Kit combinations offer a variety of inspection options.
Full-Featured Inspection and Multimode Verification Kits (FTK1300 and FTK1350)
The Full-Featured Inspection and Multimode Verification Kits are for contractors and network technicians who install and maintain multimode premises networks. Use these kits to verify optical loss and power levels at 850 and 1300 nm, inspect fiber end-faces, locate cable faults, connector problems, and polarity issues. Kit combinations offer a variety of inspection options.
Basic Verification Kits (FTK1000-MM and FTK2000-SM)
The Basic Verification Kits are great starter kits for contractors and network technicians who install and maintain fiber links. Available in singlemode or multimode configurations, quickly verify optical loss and power levels at 850 and 1300 nm or 1310 and 1550 nm. Add additional sources, microscopes, and VFL options as needed.
Copper and Fiber Technician's Kit (CIQ-FTKSFP)
Consisting of the CableIQ (CIQ-KIT) and the SimpliFiber Pro Basic Verification Kit (FTK1000), Fluke Networks' Copper and Fiber Technician's Kit provides a robust combination of tools to help you expertly manage your network to it keep it running smoothly and inexpensively. Simple-to-use straight from the box, you can do everything from quickly troubleshooting and qualifying cabling link bandwidth to verifying optical fiber power and loss.
Multimode Mandrels
Ensure accurate and consistent measurements when testing multimode fiber.
Fluke Networks offers multimode fiber mandrels that provide a foolproof, cost-effective method of improving the repeatability and consistency of multimode optical power and loss measurements when using an LED source. Our mandrels guarantee the correct number of wraps of the appropriate diameter as specified by the TIA/EIA-568-B standard while protecting 3 mm fiber cables from damage and preventing unwanted microbends.
Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels offer a simple, cost effective way to:
- Improve the repeatability and consistency of multimode optical power and loss measurements when using an LED source.
- Ensure that your measurements are compliant with TIA/EIA-568-B standards.
- Guarantee the correct number of wraps around the proper diameter mandrel.
- Protect the 3 mm fiber cable from damage and unwanted microbends.
Fluke Networks' Multimode Fiber Mandrels feature groves that enable the user to wrap the cable from the source five times around the mandrel. A retainer keeps the cable in place while not adversely pinching the fiber - making its use foolproof. The fiber mandrels are sized for 3 mm fiber cables - the most commonly used patch cable type in the industry. A 22 mm mandrel is available for 50/125 µm fiber and a 17 mm mandrel is available for 62.5/125 µm fiber.
Fiber Inspection
Ensure smooth, clean fiber connections.
With a range of solutions, Fluke Networks has the right tool to easily inspect end-faces on a wide variety of connectors.
FT120 and FT140 FiberViewers are handheld microscopes used to inspect the end-faces of fiber-optic connectors. The microscopes ensure your termination is smooth, clean, and ready for optical transmission. The Fluke Networks FT120 200x FiberViewer is used to inspect multimode fiber end-faces. For singlemode installation, Fluke Networks offers the FT140 FiberViewer with 400X magnification. Both microscopes contain a special safety filter to protect your eyes from harmful infrared rays.
FT500 FiberInspector Mini is a convenient video microscope; it enables end-face inspection of inside ports and fiber optic connectors. Simply insert the probe and inspect installed fiber connectors through the bulkhead adapters without accessing the backside of the patch panels.
Fiber Cleaning
An important addition to your verification, troubleshooting, and inspection tasks is fiber cleaning. Dirt, dust, and other contaminants are the enemy of high-speed data transmission over optical fiber. Today's network applications require more bandwidth, making loss budgets tighter than ever. It is critical that all optical connections are clean and free of contaminants to ensure application success.
Fluke Networks’ Fiber Optic Cleaning Kits have the best tools to effectively remove the toughest contaminants with ease.
FT525 Fiber Cleaning and Inspection Kit
FiberInspector Mini and Cleaning Kit – Includes FiberInspector Mini; complete cleaning supplies (cleaning cube, ten cleaning cards, solvent pen, 2.5 mm port cleaning swabs and 1.25 mm port cleaning swabs) and soft carrying case.
NFC-KIT-BOX
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit includes cleaning cube with wipes, five cards with sealed cleaning zones, solvent pen and 2.5mm port cleaning swabs.
NFC-KIT-CASE
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit includes cleaning cube with wipes, ten cards with sealed cleaning zones, solvent pen, 2.5 mm port cleaning swabs and 1.25 mm port cleaning swabs in a rugged carrying case.
Results Management
Manage fiber test results with LinkWare Cable Test Management Software.
Fluke Networks' powerful LinkWare software helps you quickly organize, edit, view, print, save, or archive test results by job site, customer, campus building, and more. You can merge test results into an existing database and then sort, search, and organize by any number of data fields or parameters.
LinkWare is available free from our web site. As a contractor, once your work is done, you can give this powerful application to your customer so they can have instant access to the data electronically or you can export the data as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Extensive data management capabilities with LinkWare:
- Manage copper and fiber test results with a single software application that supports Fluke Networks' entire line of cable testers
- Deliver professional, customized, graphic reports in a common format for all Fluke Networks cable testers
- Ensure standards compliance with the ability to configure and print TIA 606-A documentation
- New drag-and-drop feature makes it easier to manage and organize multiple projects
- Count on compatibility with major CMS (cable management software) applications
- Increase productivity with simple user interface and time-saving features with LinkWare, the world's preferred cable test management software
LinkWare prints professional, graphical reports with color graphs depicting the measured test parameters. You can choose which parameters to print and the order in which graphs appear. Reports can also be customized with your company logo.
LinkWare Stats provides a graphical analysis of your entire cable plant
LinkWare now supports LinkWare Stats, an automated statistical report option that allows you to move above and beyond the page-per-link report and see your entire cabling infrastructure. It analyzes and transforms LinkWare cable test data into graphics that reveal your cabling plant performance-summarizing your entire cabling infrastructure in a compact, graphical format that makes it easy to verify margins and spot anomalies.
See what LinkWare Stats can do with your data -a free demo version of LinkWare Stats is included with every copy of LinkWare.
Verify and Locate Faults
The laser-powered VisiFault™ Visual Fault Locator verifies continuity and polarity, and helps find breaks and bends in cables, and locate problems in connectors and splices. VisiFault emits a bright beam of red light easily visible from a distance. Connect the VisiFault to one end of a fiber - then locate that fiber at the other end, even if it is one of many fibers either in a cable or terminated in a rack. Perform simple end-to-end continuity checks.
VisiFault can quickly illuminate fiber breaks, damaged connectors on patch cords, defective splices in splice trays, and tight fiber bends in and around equipment racks. The choice of a continuous wave output mode for steady fault illumination or a flashing output mode makes for easier fault location.
The integrated universal 2.5 mm adapter makes for easy connection to SC, ST, FC, and FJ connectors. The optional 1.25 mm adapter allows for connection to LC and MU connectors. Attach the VisiFault to your belt using a lanyard or in the carrying case so it is always on hand when you need it. Long battery life for hours of use, includes two AA batteries giving you more than 80 hours of continuous mode battery life.
Fluke Networks built the VisiFault to last.
VisiFault incorporates an energy-absorbing holster over an impact-resistant case to withstand drops, impacts and rough treatment. Together with a heavy-duty tethered end cap to protect the fiber adapter, VisiFault is the VFL for demanding field applications. Unlike more fragile VFLs that utilize a flashlight body or plain plastic case, Fluke Networks engineered the VisiFault custom-case to be compact, ergonomic and mechanically tough for field use.
Unique Capabilities
Time-saving capabilities such as CheckActive™, FindFiber™, and Min/Max make SimpliFiber Pro the best fiber test kit on the market.
CheckActive™
What is it? The SimpliFiber Pro power meter emits an audible tone and displays an icon when a live link or port is detected.
How will it save time? This feature provides quick confirmation of whether a link or port is live. No power measurement set up is required.
FindFiber™
What is it? Identifies cabling runs and ensures polarity.
How will it save time? This feature provides fast cable-routing identification with just one technician, enabling easy cable-mapping verification and documentation.
Min/Max
What is it? Tracks a testing session’s power fluctuations.
How will it save time? This feature accurately identifies intermittent power fluctuations and eliminates unreliable and inaccurate guesswork. It also eliminates the need for constant monitoring due to the auto-pilot tracking feature.
Specifications
| Optical Power Meter | |
| Detector Type | InGaAs |
| Calibrated Wavelengths | 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm |
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| Power Measurement Linearity |
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| Power Measurement Uncertainty3 | ±0.25 dB |
| Display Resolution, dB or dBm | 0.01 dB |
| Auto Dual-Wavelength Switching | Yes |
| Power Display Units | dBm, mW, µW |
| Auto-Wavelength Detection | Yes |
| Data Storage | 1000 records, multiple wavelengths per record |
| External Interface | USB, 2.0 full speed |
| Optical Connector | Removable adapter, SC adapter as default, optional adapters include LC, ST |
| Display update rate | 1 reading per second |
| Reference | Individually set for each wavelength |
| FindFiber ID detection | Yes |
| Power Requirement | 2 AA Alkaline batteries |
| Battery Life4 | > 50 Hours (typical) |
| Automatic Power Off | 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes (can be disabled by user) |
| Low Battery Warning | Yes, low battery icon blinks |
| Size (L x W x H) | 6.4 in x 3.2 in x 1.5 in (16.5 cm x 8.0.cm x 3.9 cm) |
| Weight | 11.5 oz (325 grams) |
| 1 For 850nm, ±0.2 dB for power from 0 to -45 dBm, ±0.25 dB for power < -45 dBm 2 ±0.1dB for power from 0 to -55 dBm, ±0.2 dB for power > 0 dBm and < -55 dBm 3 23°C ±2°C, power level -20dBm, continuous wave, 62.5/125µm at multi mode wavelengths, 9/125 µm at 1310,1490, 1550 and 1625 nm; add 0.1 dB for 1625 nm, 4 For measured power levels 0 dBm or less, battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. | |
| Multimode Optical Source | |
| Emitter Type | LED |
| Central Wavelength | 850 nm, 1300 nm |
| Wavelength Accuracy |
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| Spectral Width (FWHM) |
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| Minimum Output Power | 850/1300 nm: ³ -20 dBm |
| Power Output Stability1 | ±0.1 dB over 8 hours |
| Auto Dual-Wavelength Switching | Yes. Can be enabled/disabled by user. |
| Optical Output Connector | Fixed SC |
| FindFiber Code Generation | Yes. Fixed at ID 1. |
| Modes | CW, 2 kHz modulated, Auto-wavelength |
| Power Requirement | 2 AA Alkaline batteries. |
| Battery Life2 | 40 hrs (typical) |
| Automatic Power Off | 30 minutes (can be disabled by user) |
| Low Battery Warning | Yes, LED blinks |
| Size (L x W x H) | 5.6 in x 3.2 in x 1.6 in (14.2 cm x 8.1 cm x 4.1cm) |
| Weight | 1.8 oz (278 g) |
| 1 23° C ± 2° C, after 5 minutes warm-up time 2 In auto-wavelength mode, battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. | |
| Singlemode Optical Source | |
| Emitter Type | 1310nm/1550nm: dual FP laser 1490 nm/1625 nm: dual DFB laser |
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| Minimum output power | 1310/1550 nm ≥ -7dBm (typical) 1490 nm/1625 nm: ≥ -3 dBm (typical) |
| Power Output Stability1 | ±0.25 dB over 8 hours |
| Auto Dual-Wavelength Switching | Yes. Can be enabled or disabled by user. |
| Optical Connector | Fixed SC |
| Launch Condition | 9/125 µm fiber |
| FindFiber Code Generation | 1310/1550 source is fixed at ID 2 1490nm/1625nm is fixed at ID 3. |
| Modes | CW, 2 kHz modulated, Auto-wavelength |
| Power Requirement | 2 AA Alkaline batteries |
| Battery Life2 | 30 hrs (typical) |
| Automatic Power Off | 30 minutes (can be enabled or disabled by user) |
| Low Battery Warning | LED blinks. |
| Size (L x W x H) | 5.6 in x 3.2 in x 1.6 in (14.2 cm x 8.1 cm x 4.1cm) |
| Weight | 9.8 oz (278 grams) |
| 1 23° C ± 2° C, after 5 minutes warm-up time 2 In auto-wavelength mode, battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. | |
| FindFiber Source Specifications | |
| Emitter Type | Laser |
| Source Connector | Fixed SC |
| FindFiber Code Generation | 1 through 8. Default is 3. |
| Power On/Low-battery Indicator | LED |
| Power Requirement | 2 AA Alkaline batteries |
| Battery Life | > 80 Hours (typical) |
| Automatic Power Off | 30 minutes |
| Low Battery Warning | LED blinks |
| Size (L x W x H) | 7.1 in x 1.3 in x 1.0 in (17.9 cm x 3.2 cm x 2.5 cm) |
| Weight | 4.4 oz (125 g) |
| Safety | Meets Class 1 CDRH |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature | -10º C to 50º C |
| Storage Temperature | -20º C to 50º C |
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| EMI, RFI, EMC | Standards compliant1 |
| 1 Conforms to relevant European Union directives; Conforms to relevant Australian standards; Listed by the Canadian Standards Association; Complies with 21CFR.1040.10,11, and EN60825-1, 2:2007 (Class 1, Hazard Level 1) | |
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What's included with the Fluke Networks SimpliFiber Pro
- Fluke Networks SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter
Gold Product Support
Gold Support for your SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter & Fiber Test Kits allows you to make the most of your SimpliFiber Pro purchase while ensuring a higher return on your investment. You will minimize your downtime, receive faster trouble resolution and have total access to all support resources.
What do you get with Gold Support for your SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter & Fiber Test Kits?
Annual Calibration and Factory Refresh- Keeping your SimpliFiber Pro calibrated is critical to ensure accuracy when testing fiber. Our calibration processes are controlled and designed to certify that your SimpliFiber Pro meets all published specifications. Typical turnaround time for a calibration is 5 working days. Your SimpliFiber Pro will be calibrated to factory specifications (calibration certificate provided), upgraded with all of the latest software and firmware then cleaned and performance verified. In addition, all accessories that came with your SimpliFiber Pro will be tested and replaced if faulty or defective.
Repairs and loaner equipment - If your SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter & Fiber Test Kits should fail and need repaired, you will receive a replacement unit to keep - all shipping paid by Fluke Networks.
Gold Lifetime BuyBack Guarantee - Buy the tools you need now knowing that Fluke Networks will buy it back when it’s time for a new one. Get 100% cash back within 30 days, 60% within 1 year, and 15% after a year for the life of your tester covered by Gold. (Full terms and conditions can be found at www.flukenetworks.com/GoldBuyBack) (Currently not available within Asia)
Accessory Replacement - Some accessories are essential to testing fiber. If any accessory that comes with your SimpliFiber Pro model are qualified as defective or faulty by our technical assistance center, it will be replaced free of charge.
Access to live 24 x 7 technical support - Extend the expertise of your staff. Gold Support includes priority access to our world-class Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Our centers in Seattle, WA and Eindhoven, NL employ a full staff of highly trained technical experts that are on call, including weekends and through the night, to answer complex troubleshooting questions, including GOLD only services such as: Test set-up and instrument configuration, Fiber testing and reference setting, Test results interpretation, including trace results analysis.
Unlimited access to our Knowledge Base - You’ll have an open door to valuable proprietary information we’ve gathered from helping customers over the years. It also includes helpful technical articles written by our experts.
Member Only promotions - Your membership qualifies you for “Members Only” promotions and programs. This includes product discounts, access to reconditioned equipment at special prices and other incredible values.
Ensure that you are getting the most out of your SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter & Fiber Test Kits with Gold Support Services.
Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Fluke Networks SimpliFiber Pro Optical Power Meter.
Reference Cord Sets
Fluke Networks NFK1-SMPLX-SC-62.5 MICRON, 1m, Simplex Reference Cord Set, SC/SC NFK1-SMPLX-SC
62.5 uM simplex test-reference cord set (SC/SC x 2); special patented damage-resistant end-faces.
Fluke Networks NFK3-SMPLX-ST Simplex Reference Cord Set NFK3-SMPLX-ST
Singlemode Simplex Test Reference Cord Set (SC/ST, ST/ST), 1m.
Cleaning Kits
Fluke Networks NFC-SWABS-2.5MM SC/ST 2.5mm Port Cleaning Swabs NFC-SWABS-2.5MM
The NFC-SWABS-2.5MM Fluke Networks Fiber Optic Cleaning Swabs are ideal for 2.5mm bulkheads and tight spaces. SC, ST, 2.5mm port cleaning swabs (50 count).
Fluke Networks NFC-SWABS-1.25MM LC/MU 1.25mm Port Cleaning Swabs NFC-SWABS-1.25MM
The NFC-SWABS-1.25MM Fluke Networks Fiber Optic Cleaning Swabs are ideal for 1.25mm bulkheads and tight spaces. LC and MU port cleaning swabs (25 count).
Fluke Networks NFC-SOLVENTPEN Fiber Optic Cleaning Pen NFC-SOLVENTPEN
The NFC-SOLVENTPEN Fluke Networks Fiber Optic Cleaning Pen is a special solvent dispensed from a pen for cleaning fiber end-faces.
Fluke Networks NFC-KIT-CASE Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit with Case NFC-KIT-CASE
Includes cleaning cube with wipes, ten cards with sealed cleaning zones, solvent pen, 2.5mm port cleaning swabs and 1.25mm port cleaning swabs in a rugged carrying case.
Fluke Networks NFC-KIT-BOX Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit NFC-KIT-BOX
Includes cleaning cube with wipes, five cards with sealed cleaning zones, solvent pen and 2.5mm port cleaning swabs.
Fluke Networks NFC-CUBE Fiber Optic Cleaning Cube NFC-CUBE
Used for fiber optic cleaning using the dry or wet/dry concept. Cleaning cube with wipers cleans up to 500 end-faces.
Fluke Networks NFC-CARDS-5PK Fiber Optic Cleaning Cards, 5-Pack NFC-CARDS-5PK
Includes 5 cards with sealed cleaning zones, perfect for troubleshooting (12 sealed zones each).
Fluke Networks Enhanced Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit NFC-KIT-CASE-E NFC-KIT-CASE-E
Enhanced Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit includes (1) OneClick cleaner for 1.25mm connector, (1) OneClick cleaner for 2.5mm connector, (1) OneClick cleaner for MPO/MPO cleaner, a solvent pen, a cleaning cube and a soft case.
Fiber Module Components
Fluke Networks FindFiber Remote ID Source (set of six) FINDFIBER-6
Set of six (6) FindFiber Remote ID sources. SimpliFiber Pro's FindFiber Remote ID sources are valuable accessories that help free your technicians from tedious cable routing identification to work on other projects.
Fluke Networks FindFiber Remote ID Source FINDFIBER
FindFiber Remote ID sources. SimpliFiber Pro's FindFiber Remote ID sources are valuable accessories that help free your technicians from tedious cable routing identification to work on other projects.
Test Adapters
Fluke Networks NFA-ST-SINGLE Interchangeable ST Adapter (1 Unit) NFA-ST-SINGLE
For use with the SFPOWERMETER SimpliFiber Pro optical power meter.
Fluke Networks NFA-SC-SINGLE Interchangeable SC Adapter (1 Unit) NFA-SC-SINGLE
For use with the SFPOWERMETER SimpliFiber Pro optical power meter.
Fluke Networks LC interchangeable adapter NFA-LC-SINGLE
LC interchangeable adapter.
Fluke Networks Single FC Interchangeable Adapter NFA-FC-SINGLE
A single Fluke FC Interchangeable Adapter - network tester interface adapter.
