Getting started with FIP-500
Helpful resources
Basic fiber optics and loss testing (IL and ORL)
This course also covers loss testing methods, particularly insertion loss (IL) and optical return loss (ORL) and fiber optic best cleaning practices.
Knowledge base
2024-11-06
Recommended Calibration Interval
Calibration
Most EXFO Test & Measurement products
2024-11-06
2024-10-25
Is it recommended to calibrate the FIP-400B and FIP-500 series inspection scope?
Calibration
FIP-410B, FIP-415B, FIP-420B, FIP-425B, FIP-430B, FIP-435B and FIP-500
2024-10-25
2023-11-02
Finding replacement battery part numbers
General Information
Portable products with batteries
2023-11-02
2023-02-08
Are extended FIP-400B series tips compatible with the FIP-500 using the STIP-SFADP-400 adapter?
Parts and Accessories
FIP-500
2023-02-08
2023-01-06
Uploading FIP-500 test results directly into FastReporter 3
Fiber Optic testing
FIP-500, FastReporter 3 Version 3.9 and later
2023-01-06
2022-11-28
Batch processing FIP-500 test results in FastReporter 3 versions 3.9 and later
General Information
FIP-500, FastReporter 3 Versions 3.9 and later
2022-11-28
2022-10-21
Inspecting Transceiver Tx and Rx ports
Fiber Optic testing
FIP-400B series, FIP-500
2022-10-21
2022-09-07
Performing a factory reset on the FIP-500
Recovery and Reset
FIP-500
2022-09-07
2022-06-02
FIP-500 Software Update error message - Unable to reach the update server.
Software Installation and Update/Upgrade
FIP-500, Exchange
2022-06-02
2022-05-16
Can FIP-400B series tips be used with the FIP-500 inspection scope?
Parts and Accessories
FIP-500, FIPT, SFADP-400
2022-05-16
Unlock the full EXFO experience — Register your products today
Enjoy the full EXFO experience by registering all of your EXFO products. By doing so you will now be able to stay up to date with warranty and calibration notifications, get the most out of your device with the latest software releases & be in the know about the latest product launches.