Frequently asked questions

VFLs are the right tool for single-strand verification and continuity checking. VisiMap is built for a different job: mapping an entire multi-strand cable at once. Where a VFL identifies one strand per test cycle, VisiMap identifies 6 or 12 simultaneously. On a 12-strand cable, that's 1 cycle instead of 12. On a 96-strand cable, that's 8 cycles instead of 96. VisiMap's FCM-6VFL actually includes mini-VFLs — we're not against VFLs, we're beyond them for multi-strand work.

Traditional fiber identifiers detect signal presence and direction on one strand at a time — they tell you whether light is present, not which specific port it came from. VisiMap assigns a unique encoded signature to every port simultaneously, then machine-decodes each signature at the far end. The identification is specific, parallel, and documented — not just "light detected."

Calculate the cost of identifying strands today: technician hourly rate × time per cable × number of cables per project. VisiMap reduces identification time by up to 12x and eliminates the need for a second technician. Most operations see payback within weeks of deployment. The FCM-6VFL is positioned as an entry-level device — "one for every tech" — with a path to expand as volume justifies.

VisiMap is production hardware, not a prototype. The foundational concept carries a 2010 priority date and is protected by two granted US patents — US 8,467,041 B2 (2013) and US 8,823,925 B2 (2014). The Innovation Team brings 90+ combined years of telecommunications experience. The technology has been through 15+ years of continuous R&D, with next-generation patent applications published in 2025.

VisiMap eliminates direct laser viewing entirely. Technicians see results on a screen, never the fiber endface. The FCM-12LED uses LEDs — removing lasers from the equation completely. The FCM-6VFL uses proprietary mini-VFLs at eye-safe power levels. By contrast, independent testing shows many VFLs in the field exceed their stated power by 10x, putting them well into Class 3B territory where a Laser Safety Officer is recommended.

Legacy fiber plants with missing or incorrect documentation are the industry norm, not the exception. Even well-documented plants drift over time as changes are made without updating records. VisiMap creates documentation as part of the testing process — not as a separate step. WiFi, Bluetooth, and cloud connectivity ensure records are captured in real time with 100% confidence.