Optical Fiber Visual Fault Locator (Field Heavy-Duty)

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Optical fiber visual fault locator can be used for locating various discontinuities in optical fibers, such as sharp bends, breaks, poor connector alignment, etc. and for fiber splicing and termination using light with wavelength in the visible spectrum.
Recommended as a light source in termination procedures of Signamax Field-Installable Pre-Polished Optical Fiber Connectors.

 

 

  • 650-nm laser diode (visible red)
  • Constant output power
  • Two types of connector interfaces:
    – 2.5-mm for ST-style connectors (SC, FC, etc.)
    – 1.25-mm for LC-style connectors
  • Modes of operation: continuous and pulse
  • Rugged, crash- and dust-proof metal body
  • Low battery warning
  • Convenient soft protection pouch
  • Long battery life

 

 

  • CONSTRUCTION

Body:
metal alloy
crash- and dust-proof

Light source:
FP-LD laser diode
wavelength – 650±10 nm (visible red)
1 mW Class IIIa
ESD protection

Operation buttons:
power on/off
continuous/pulse mode

  • OPERATION MODES

Continuous:
steady illumination (green light constantly on)

Pulse:
2-3 Hz high-contrast detection for environments
with high-illumination levels (green light blinking)

  • CONNECTOR INTERFACE

Standard: 2.5-mm adapter (ST-style connectors – ST, FC, SC)
Optional: 1.25-mm adapter (LC-style connectors)

  • POWER SOURCE

2 AA-size batteries (not included in standard specification)
Continuous operation: 65 hours typical
Low battery warning (red light)

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Operation: -10 – +45 °C (+14 – +113 °F)
Storage: -40 – +70 °C (-40 – +158 °F)

  • DIMENSIONS

L 180 mm D 15 mm
L 7.1 in D 0.6 in

  • WEIGHT

Weight: 120 g (4.3 oz) without batteries

  • COMPLIANCE

ANSI Z136.1 Class IIIa, CE EMI/EMC, RoHS

 

 

Download Specifications (PDF 140 Kb) Revised 08.10.2013

Download Operation Instructions (PDF 2.67 Mb) Revised 08.10.2013

 

 

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OFVFL-3Optical Fiber Visual Fault Locator, Field Heavy-Duty, 2.5 mm (ST, FC, SC) 1mw

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OFVFL-3-11.25-mm (LC) Adapter for OFVFL-3

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Batteries are not included; require 2 AA-size batteries.