Visual Fault Locator accepts various optical connectors.

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Pencil-style Model F6230A has universal connector that accepts any optical connector style with 2.5mm ferrule. Connector eliminates need for patch cable for direct connection to fiber under test if connector styles are dissimilar. VFL operates on single 1.5V AA alkaline battery and has "low battery" indicator. VFL output is from 1 mW laser at 650nm, providing visibility beyond 5 km. It includes choice of continuous or modulated output.



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Wilcom Visual Fault Locator


The new Model F6230A from Wilcom is a pencil-style VFL that features a universal connector accepting any optical connector style with a 2.5mm ferrule. It operates on a single 1.5V AA alkaline battery, keeping the overall size to a minimum while providing long battery life. VFL output is from a powerful 1 mW laser at 650nm providing visibility beyond 5km. It includes a choice of continuous or modulated output and a "low battery" indicator. The universal connector eliminates the inconvenience of having to use a patch cable for direct connection to the fiber under test if connector styles are dissimilar.

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