AFL MFIS – Multifiber Identification System (MFT/MFI/MFP)

AFL MFIS is a multifiber identification system for verifying the continuity of multiple fibers at once.

AFL MFIS (Multi-Fiber Identification System) is a system that delivers 100% continuity confidence in multifiber networks. It lets you verify network build correctness quickly, correctly and efficiently, eliminating costly labeling and fiber cross-connection errors. A single technician can verify up to 12 fibers at once.

  • Identification of up to 12 fibers at once
  • Lightweight, rugged, one-hand-operated tools
  • Digitally encoded Fiber ID signal (1550 nm, single-mode, MTP fan-out)
  • Cuts multifiber turn-up cost by up to 75%
  • Optimized for 250 µm, 900 µm and ribbon fibers
  • Three-year calibration interval

Building multifiber networks is time-consuming and complex, and it is often carried out by different crews with inconsistent documentation — labeling and fiber cross-connection errors are almost unavoidable. AFL MFIS (Multi-Fiber Identification System) is an easy-to-use system that delivers 100% continuity confidence for a multifiber network. Thanks to built-in digital encoding (Fiber ID), it serves both during and after network build, giving operators confidence in documentation accuracy. The system consists of three lightweight, rugged, one-hand-operated tools.

MFT — Multi-Fiber Tracer (source)

The MFT is a twelve-fiber 1550 nm source built around 12 separate single-mode lasers connected to an MTP fan-out connector. With a single button it sends light into the network with a built-in Fiber ID signal, which is then read by the MFI or MFP for automatic fiber identification. Output power +1.75 dBm ±1 dB, operating time 40–50 h from 2 AA batteries.

MFI — Multi-Fiber Identifier (clamp identifier)

The MFI detects the presence of digitally encoded light in the fiber under test. The device is activated by inserting the fiber into the clamp and pulling the trigger — the fiber identification number appears on the LCD display. InGaAs detector, typical sensitivity -35 dBm, insertion loss 2.5–3.0 dB; works on 250 µm fiber (SMF-28).

MFP — Multi-Fiber Power Meter (power meter)

The MFP detects digitally encoded light emitted by the MFT in Fiber ID mode, while at the same time acting as a standard optical power meter. Calibrated wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm; range +10 to -75 dBm, accuracy ±0.25 dB. Operating time up to 300 h from 2 AA batteries.

Technical specification

MFT — wavelength / power1550 ±20 nm; +1.75 dBm ±1 dB (9/125 µm)
MFT — connector / power supplyMTP/MPO-APC 12-fiber (unpinned); 2× AA, 40–50 h
MFI — detector / sensitivityInGaAs; -35 dBm typ.; 250 µm ribbon fiber (SMF-28)
MFI — insertion loss2.5 dB typ. / 3.0 dB max @1550 nm
MFP — detector / rangeInGaAs; +10 to -75 dBm (OPM); accuracy ±0.25 dB
MFP — calibrated wavelengths850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm
Simultaneous identificationup to 12 fibers
Calibration interval3 years
Operating temperature-20 to +50 °C (MFT/MFI) / -10 to +50 °C (MFP); 90% RH
CertificationsCE, IEC 61010-1, IEC 61326-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 61315, RoHS 2/3

Ordering information

  • MFTI-12-BAS — kit: MFT + MFI + 12-fiber cable + One-Click Cleaner MPO and Mini-100
  • MFTP1-12-BAS — kit: MFT + MFP + 12-fiber cable + One-Click cleaners
  • MFTIP1-12-BAS — kit: MFT + MFI + MFP + 12-fiber cable + One-Click cleaners
  • MFI1-00-0900MR — Multi-Fiber Identifier (without case)
  • MFP1-12-0900MR — Multi-Fiber Power Meter (without case)

Accessories: fan-out cables MPO/APC → SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC/UPC (12-fiber, 3 m): 8700-00-0198MR, 8700-00-0200MR, 8700-00-0201MR; One-Click cleaners MPO (8500-05-0030MZ) and Mini-100 (8500-05-0005MZ).

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