VeEX | FX15 Live Fiber Identifier | #FX15

Description

VeEX | PART #FX15

FX15 Live Fiber Identifier 

KEY FEATURES

• Easy to Use
• Traffic direction indicator
• Signal readout
• Tone detection LEDs (270 Hz, 1/2 kHz) with audible warning
• Sunshade cover
• Slide-on fiber chuck adapters
• Rugged, metal design
• Low power indicator
• Works with G.652, G.655, and G.657 fiber types
• Works with primary coated & ribbon fiber (250 μm) as well as 900 μm tight buffer, and 2/3mm jacketed cables

SPECIFICATIONS

• Wavelength Range: 800 – 1700 nm
• Detector Types: Dual 1 mm InGaAs
• Signal Detection Types**: CW, 270 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz
• Insertion Loss (typ): 0.8 dB/2.5 dB @ 1310/1550 nm
• Direction Indicator*
• -1310 nm (10 to -46 dBm)
• -1550 nm (10 to -50 dBm)
• CW Level Measurement Range**: -50 to +10 dBm
• Tone Level Detection Range**: -25 to 0 dBm
• Tone Detection Frequency Limit: 5%
• Battery Type: 9 V DC (alkaline) included
• Operating Temperature: -10 to +60˚C (14 to 140˚F)
• Storage Temperature: -25 to +70˚C (-13 to 158˚F)
• Dimension: 196 x 30.5 x 27 mm (7.72 x 1.2 x 1.06 in)
• Weight: 200g (0.44 lb) including battery

 FX15 Live Fiber Identifier Datasheet

Common Questions About the VeEX FX15 Live Fiber Identifier

What is the VeEX FX15 used for?
The VeEX FX15 is a live fiber identifier used to detect active fiber, identify traffic direction, and locate signals without disconnecting or disrupting live network traffic.

Who uses a live fiber identifier like the FX15?
The FX15 is commonly used by fiber technicians, maintenance crews, and network engineers who need to safely identify live fibers before cutting, splicing, or rerouting connections.

Why is a live fiber identifier important during maintenance?
A live fiber identifier helps prevent accidental service outages by confirming whether a fiber is carrying traffic and showing signal direction before any work is performed.

How the FX15 Supports Safe Fiber Maintenance

The VeEX FX15 Live Fiber Identifier allows technicians to verify live signals and traffic direction through the fiber jacket without opening the circuit. By providing visual and audible alerts for active signals and tones, it helps reduce downtime, avoid service disruptions, and improve safety during installation and maintenance work.

At a Glance

• Live fiber identifier for active network detection
• Indicates traffic presence and signal direction
• Detects CW and tone modulated signals
• Works with multiple fiber types and cable sizes
• Designed for safe, non intrusive field use