Handheld instrument identifies optical fiber faults

By Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 8/1/2007 2:00:00 AM

Tyco Electronics has introduced the handheld Visual Fault Locator (VFL), which can identify breaks and bending in optical fibers and cabling. The instrument's red 650-nm laser, which causes the VFL cable jacket to glow red at the location of a fault, helps users locate damaged, broken, or tightly bent fibers that cause undesirable attenuation in systems.

The flash button allows the user to toggle between continuous or pulsed mode. A single AA battery is sufficient for more than 30 hrs of continuous use, according to the manufacturer. A soft-side protective case with belt loop makes it easy to transport the instrument.

Tyco Electronics, www.tycoelectronics.com.

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