Handheld instrument identifies optical fiber faults
By Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 8/1/2007
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.
