Clip-On Live Fiber Detector KI6171
A clip-on live fiber detector 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
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 |
In the box

Fiber Identifier Chucks

Wrist Strap for Fiber Identifier

Sun Shield for Fiber Identifier

Chuck Storage Compartment for Fiber Identifier

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