Fiber Optic Light Source (Tester)
 IDEAL VFF5 Visual Fault Finder
TS-FBL-VFF5

 VFF5 Visual Fault Finder
> Finds Breaks, Faulty Splices and Crimps Poor Components or Connections
> Low-Cost, Basic Fiber Test Tool
> High Output, Class 2, 670nm Laser Diode
> Includes Carrying Case, Lens Cap, Batteries, Lanyard, and Instruction Sheet, Rugged, Metal Housing

Save time and money troubleshooting fiber

The Visual Fault Finder is a light source used to locate breaks, poor mechanical splices and damaged connectors in fiber optic cables. It’s perfect to verify continuity, test and find breaks in fiber links, locate pinched fiber strands in termination cabinets, or anywhere fiber optic cables are terminated and subject to mechanical damage.
> Assists in the termination of "no-polish" connectors by indicating proper cleave alignment in connectors such as the MTRJ
> Universal 2.5mm interface connects directly to ST®, SC, and FC connectors
> Non-roll design – essential for bench top use when terminating mechanical splices or internal-splice connectors
> Rugged, metal body with protective Santoprene®

A hand-held, battery-powered tool, the VFF projects a highly visible red light into a fiber optic cable. The operator simply looks at the length of cable and where light is seen, there is a break. The VFF is equipped with a high-power, extra long-life, 650nm laser diode which operates either in Continuous (CW) or Modulated (MOD; 1Hz Pulse) mode. A push button allows the user to select the mode while preventing accidental operation. Any breaks will be seen as a conspicuously glowing or blinking red light area (in 3mm or smaller cables). A red LED on the outer case echoes the operation mode selected.

The VFF is useful over a distance of approximately 3km (2.3mi) into multimode fiber and 4km (2.5mi) into single mode fiber and can be used with single-mode and multimode cable. Use it as a stand-alone first-line basic troubleshooting tool, or in conjunction with an OTDR to pinpoint faults. The unit is packaged in a pocket-sized, rugged metal housing and is fitted with 2.5 mm universal connector that accepts ST, SC and FC optical
connectors. The VFF is also an excellent aide to technicians terminating mechanical splices or internal-splice style connectors where leaking light is an indicator of a poor fiber cleave or other misalignment.

Advanced fiber optic testing and troubleshooting capabilities are available with the FIBERTEK and TRACETEK accessory modules for the LANTEK 6/7G cable certifiers. FIBERTEK certifies fiber installations by measuring the attenuation and length of a pair of fibers simultaneously and generating printed certification reports. TRACETEK graphical display pinpoints faulty connectors and breaks in fiber optic cables at a fraction of the price of an OTDR.

Specifications (at 23°C ±3°C, <70% RH)
> Catalog number: VFF5
> Light source: Class II laser diode
> Central wavelength: 650nm/±10nm
> Spectral width (FWHM): <5nm
> Laser light pulse duration: Continuous in CW mode 600ms in 1Hz modulation mode
> Environment: Operation -10°C to +50°C,0 to 95%RH (non-condensing)
> Storage: -20°C to +80°C, 0 to 95%RH (non-condensing)
> Power supply: Two 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries
> Dimension and weight (w/ batteries): Length 203mm with ST dust cap, Diameter 22mm, Approximate weight 230g
> Connector: 2.5mm universal
> Battery life: 80 hours
> Weight (w/o batteries): 0.30lbs/136g
> Length: 8.7in/220mm
> Diameter: 1.25in/32mm
> Included Accessories: Includes holster, integrated rubber port cover, lanyard, cell-phone style belt clip, instruction sheet and batteries