A hand-held, battery-powered tool, the VFF5 projects a highly visible red light into a fiber optic cable. The VFF5 is used to check continuity of cabling between termination points and to locate bends or breaks in fibers at splicing and termination points.<\/p>\n
The VFF5 is useful over a distance of approximately 5km (3.1mi) into multi-mode fiber and single mode fiber. Use it as a stand-alone first-line basic troubleshooting tool, or in conjunction with an OTDR to pinpoint faults. Any breaks will be seen as a conspicuously glowing or blinking red light area (in 3mm or smaller cables).<\/p>\n
The VFF5 is equipped with a high-power, day light visible 650nm laser diode which operates either in continuous or flashing mode. The design prevents battery drain due to accidental activation of the tool while inside a tool pouch.<\/p>\n
Two AA batteries provide over 30 hours of operation in continuous mode and 80 hours of operation in flashing mode.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Testing of fiber continuity and locating bends or breaks in small fiber optic cabling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Visual Fault Finder VFF5 projects a highly visible laser light source into\u00a0fiber\u00a0optic cabling. This is used to check continuity, locate breaks, poor mechanical splices and damaged connectors.<\/p>\n