DESCRIPTION:

The VIAVI FI-60 Live Fiber Identifier is a compact handheld live fibre identification and optical power measurement platform engineered for non-intrusive optical signal detection, fibre traffic verification, and optical power testing across telecom, FTTH, enterprise, wireless, and optical transport infrastructures.

Designed for fibre installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service activation workflows, the FI-60 enables technicians to identify live optical traffic without disconnecting fibre links or disrupting active network services.

The platform is engineered for:

• live fibre identification
• optical traffic detection
• optical power measurement
• FTTH maintenance
• enterprise fibre troubleshooting
• telecom service verification
• active fibre tracing
• network maintenance
• fibre continuity verification
• optical infrastructure diagnostics

The FI-60 incorporates VIAVI SafeChek™ technology, providing repeatable fibre engagement without requiring interchangeable fibre dies while supporting multiple fibre diameters from 250 µm bare fibre to 3 mm jacketed cable.

Its integrated ambient light shield improves measurement stability and reduces false readings during field operation in high-light environments.

The FI-60 combines two operational modes within a single field instrument:

• Live Fiber Identifier (LFI)
• Optical Power Meter (OPM)

The removable LFI head converts the platform into a full-function optical power meter supporting:

• absolute optical power measurement (dBm)
• relative loss measurement (dB)
• result storage and recall
• USB export to PC
• FiberChek2 integration

allowing technicians to reduce the number of handheld tools required during field deployment.

The FI-60 supports detection of:

• continuous optical traffic
• modulated traffic tones
• dark fibre identification
• active fibre verification

without interrupting live services.

The system supports field deployment across:

• telecom carrier networks
• FTTH/PON infrastructures
• enterprise fibre systems
• metro optical networks
• wireless FTTA deployments
• structured cabling environments
• optical maintenance operations

Technical Specifications

Live Fiber Identifier Functions

• Non-intrusive live fibre detection
• Active traffic identification
• Dark fibre identification
• Modulated tone detection
• Traffic direction indication

Supported Fibre Sizes

• 250 µm bare fibre
• 900 µm buffered fibre
• 2 mm jacketed fibre
• 3 mm jacketed fibre

Supported Wavelength Range

• 850 nm to 1700 nm

Supported Tone Detection

• 270 Hz
• 330 Hz
• 1 kHz
• 2 kHz

Detection Sensitivity

Typical

• -20 dBm @ 1310 nm
• -30 dBm @ 1550 nm

Insertion Loss

Typical

• <0.2 dB @ 1310 nm
• <2 dB @ 1550 nm

Optical Power Meter Functions

• Absolute power measurement (dBm)
• Relative power measurement (dB)
• Reference power setting
• Measurement storage and recall
• USB export to PC

OPM Measurement Range

• -65 dBm to +10 dBm

Maximum Input Level

• +23 dBm

Supported OPM Wavelengths

• 850 nm
• 980 nm
• 1300 nm
• 1310 nm
• 1490 nm
• 1550 nm
• 1625 nm

Connector Interfaces

• 2.5 mm adapter
• 1.25 mm adapter

Supports:

• SC
• ST
• FC
• LC
• MU connectors

Data Storage

• Up to 100 stored readings

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• PC export support
• FiberChek2 integration

Display

• Integrated LCD display
• Traffic indication display
• Optical power display

Battery and Power

• 2 × AA alkaline batteries

• 70 hours battery life

Environmental

Operating Temperature

• 0°C to +50°C

Storage Temperature

• -20°C to +70°C

Physical Characteristics

LFI Mode

• 216 × 60 × 38 mm
• Approx. 135 g

OPM Mode

• 171 × 42 × 25 mm
• Approx. 100 g

Platform Configuration Options

Official Models

Software Integration

Supported software environments include:

• FiberChek2
• FiberChek2 QuickView
• JDSU USB Power Meter Software

Deployment Environments

The platform supports deployment across:

• telecom operators
• FTTH broadband networks
• enterprise fibre infrastructures
• wireless FTTA systems
• structured cabling installations
• optical maintenance operations
• fibre troubleshooting workflows

Standard Accessories

Typical supplied accessories include:

• Removable LFI attachment
• 2.5 mm adapter
• 1.25 mm adapter
• USB cable
• Software package
• Carrying case
• Operational documentation

Optional Accessories

Available optional accessories include:

• Additional connector adapters
• FiberChek integration accessories
• USB reporting software
• Replacement LFI heads
• Protective transport accessories

Key Features

• Integrated live fibre identifier and optical power meter
• Non-intrusive live fibre traffic detection
• VIAVI SafeChek™ fibre engagement system
• Supports 250 µm to 3 mm fibre diameters
• Optical traffic tone detection
• USB data export capability
• Stores and recalls up to 100 readings
• Integrated ambient light shield
• Telecom and FTTH troubleshooting optimisation
• Enterprise fibre maintenance support
• Compact handheld field architecture
• FiberChek2 software integration
• Long-life battery operation
• Supports 1.25 mm and 2.5 mm connector interfaces
• Service-safe active fibre identification capability