Fluke Networks FiberLert™ Detector
Key features
- Detects optical power in SM and MM fiber (850 to 1625 nm)
- No setup or interpretation – light and sound indicate signal
- “Non-contact” detector reduces risk of contamination and damage
- Suitable for ports and patch cords, SM, MM, UPC and APC
- LightBeat™ feature indicates operation and battery status
Product overview: Fluke Networks FiberLert™ Detector
Quickly check fiber activity, polarity, and connectivity
Just place in front of the fiber end face or port and a light and tone indicate an active fiber (850 nm to 1625 nm) - no setup or interpretation required.
This pocket-sized tool tests:
- Single-mode
- Multimode
- UPC and APC patch cords
- Ports with a non-contact / non-contaminating detector
The LightBeat™ feature flashes the LED, indicating a powered-on condition and good battery and a timer shuts FiberLert™ Detector off after five minutes of inactivity to extend battery life (2xAAA, included). Rugged design includes a convenient pocket clip and is backed by a two-year warranty.
What's in the box:
- FiberLert™ Detector
- Instruction card
- 2 AAA batteries
Specifications: Fluke Networks FiberLert™ Detector
| Specifications | |
| Operating Principle | FiberLert is a live fiber detector that senses near infrared light emitted from fiber optic cabling. A continuous red glow at the handle and an audible beeping noise (if not switched off) indicates the presence of near infrared light. |
| Optical Interface | Non-contact ceramic ferrule. Fits directly with 1.25 mm LC receptacles. Tethered ferrule adapter for testing 1.25 mm ferrule patch cord. Supports single-mode, multimode, UPC and APC connectors and ports. |
| Wavelength Detection | 850 nm to 1625 nm |
| Optical Power Detection Range | +3 dBm to -30 dBm |
| Light Detection | Visible steady red LED indicator when optical power is detected |
| Lightbeat™ Indicator | Flashes twice every two seconds when unit is on and battery strength is sufficient. |
| Battery Saver | Unit automatically turns off after five minutes of inactivity |
| Batteries | 2 AAA alkaline batteries included |
| Battery Life | Typically, greater than 1 year (5 hrs. of use a week) |
| Item Size | 0.6” x 1.0” x 6.6” / 1.6 x 2.5 x 16.8 cm |
| Item Weight | 2.1 oz / 59 g |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 °C to 50 °C |
| Operating Humidity Ranges | 95 % (10 °C to 35 °C) Non-condensing 75 % (35 °C to 40 °C) Non-condensing uncontrolled < 10 °C |
| Operating Altitude | ≤ 3000 meters |
| Storage Temeperature | -20 °C to 50 °C |