Technology

One connection. Every strand identified.

VisiMap's Fiber Control Modules assign unique encoded light signatures to every port simultaneously. Far end decoders identify each strand without physical contact.

System overview

Two-device system

A Fiber Control Module at the transmit end and a far end decoder at the receive end. Connected by the fiber cable you're testing.

Transmit side

Fiber Control Module (FCM)

Assigns a unique encoded light signature to every fiber port simultaneously using visible wavelengths (488nm, 520nm, 638nm) and temporal patterns via DMX512 protocol. Available in LED, visible laser, and visible + infrared configurations with 6 or 12 ports.

Receive side

Far end decoder (RX)

Camera-based device that detects and decodes port signatures without physical contact. Results displayed on screen and announced audibly. Available in tablet and smartphone form factors with 3.9mm otoscope camera.

How identification works

Encoded light signatures

Each fiber port receives a unique combination of color and temporal pattern — machine-decoded at the far end, not human-interpreted.

Step 1

Color encoding

Three visible wavelengths — 488nm (blue), 520nm (green), 638nm (red) — provide the first dimension of identification. Each port gets a specific wavelength assignment.

Step 2

Temporal encoding

DMX512 lighting protocol generates distinct flash patterns at 1–10 Hz. Morse code encoding with encrypted symbol substitution adds a second identification dimension.

Step 3

Non-contact decoding

Far end decoder's otoscope camera reads the encoded signatures without touching the connector. Software decodes the pattern and announces the strand ID audibly.

Modular expansion

All on a single mating cycle

Optional plug-in modules transform the FCM from an identifier into a complete test platform — without reconnecting.

Communications

CCM

Communications & Control Module enables bidirectional infrared data channel. Remote mode switching between identification, VFL, power loss testing, and OTDR — from either end.

Light source

OLS module

Optical Light Source module plugs into the FCM tap port. Provides near-infrared wavelengths (1310nm, 1550nm) for qualification testing.

Reflectometer

OTDR module

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer module enables complete fiber characterization — loss measurement, fault location, and event analysis from the same connection.

Patent protected

15+ years of continuous R&D

VisiMap technology is protected by two granted US patents (8,467,041 B2 and 8,823,925 B2) and a family of pending applications. The foundational concept dates to a 2010 priority filing.