PRODUCTS
HELIAC-R
Fiber Optic Testing Suite
Meet HELIAC-R – the ultimate fiber optic testing suite by The Fiber Guy. This 2RU rack unit boasts a microscope with a 3.5" LCD screen, 2 mW visual fault locator (laser) and optical power. It’s your essential toolkit for precision fiber optic testing.
priced at $2,995.00 USD
how does it work?
The HELIAC-R is a culmination of the most often used tools in the live event world of fiber optics. Once this compact, 2RU testing suite is in place, your technicians will be able to simply plug in the ST cables to one of three ports; the microscope, the visual fault locator (laser), or the optical power meter.
This unit brings instant savings and convenience. You’ll save hours of setup and troubleshooting time. The presence of the HELIAC-R will organically force your technicians to clean and inspect before plugging in dirty fiber connectors that foul up your permanent infrastructure. Over time, your facility will save thousands of dollars of maintenance costs.
HELIAC-R install at Allianz Field, the home of the MLS Minnesota Loons.
heliac-r’S Features
fiber microscope
Interchangeable Ferrules: Comes with both 2.5mm and 1.25mm mating adaptors to accommodate ST, SC, FC and LC fiber connectors.
Focus: Large, easy to use focus ring to quickly sharpen the image in seconds or less.
LCD Screen: High quality 3.5” LCD display for easy viewing.
X/Y Pan Controls: X/Y position is locked to a fixed position with set screws or included thumb screws for easy adjustment.
optical power meter
Green Lights: Good Green lights show good power levels, yellow lights for low but measurable signal, and red for very low power levels. No need to think in dB units if you don’t want to.
OLED Display: The meter readout is also shown on a high-vis OLED screen showing precision power levels in several units. Absolute units shown as decibels with reference to one milliwatt(dBm) and actual milliwatts(mW).
Relative Measurements: Hold the button to zero the meter to a reference level, just like zeroing a scale.
visual fault indicator/laser
Light Up the Bad Fibers: Extremely simple use, just press the button to turn on the laser. Extremely handy to ID fiber lines or to cause breaks and tight bends visible in patch cables to glow.
The Right Amount of Laser: At 2mW, the laser is powerful enough to get light to anywhere in your venue, but still safe and legal to use.
Diagnostic Testing Source: Connect to the power meter with a known good patch cable, then zero out the power meter. Now you can test any cable between the two ST connectors on the Heliac-R and take reliable measurements of the cable’s condition.
What people are saying
“HELIAC-R has been a great addition to our fiber rack. I especially like the fact that it has an optical power meter built in. Troubleshooting is so much quicker and easier with a built-in microscope, optical meter, and visible laser. All of that functionality at such a low cost made this an easy decision for us.”
Noah Johnson
Production Engineer | Allianz Field
“Love it! Easy to use. Having all that functionality in one package, right there on the fiber rack saves so much time. No more running back and forth to the truck every time I forget my fiber tools. Set up and troubleshooting is much quicker now that we have this tool.”
Cooper Blackwood
Lead Video Engineer
Have questions?
Our staff prides themselves on our follow-through and attention to detail. Please let us know if we can answer any questions you have!
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We offer a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.
We want to make sure you are 100% happy with this product, so if you ever have hardware issues, please reach out so we can help
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The HELIAC-R is 2 RU tall, 19" wide (Standar Rack Width) and 8" deep.
Exact dimensions are 19” x 3.5” x 8”.
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For bulk pricing, please contact us and let us know how many you are looking to purchase. We reply extremely quickly with a bulk estimate.
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The HELIAC-R is built at our headquarters in Bloomington, MN.
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Installation is incredibly simple. Simply use the four rack screws provided, then plug in the power supply. That's it!
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Our first customer was the Major League Baseball (MLB) Network. Next were the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, University of Minnesota, and many others.