Tyco Introduces Hand Held Visual Fault Locator (VFL) For Identifying Optical Fiber Bends & Breaks

Harrisburg, PA - Tyco Electronics, a leader in fiber optic interconnects, announced the availability of a hand held Visual Fault Locator (VFL) which provides a rugged and affordable solution for identifying breaks and bending in optical fibers and cabling. Its powerful red 650nm laser provides the ability to locate damaged, broken, or tightly bent fibers that cause undesirable attenuation in systems.

The VFL cable jacket will glow red at the location of the fault. The flash button allows the user to toggle between continuous or pulsed mode. The compact, rugged, and balanced design is based upon the popular harsh environment fiber optic connector.

A single "AA style battery is sufficient for more than 30 hours of continuous use and the soft-side protective case with belt loop provides convenient and protective storage.

"Tyco Electronics' VFL provides a cost-effective solution for locating damaged optical fibers, tracing fiber paths, identifying termination errors and for use in continuity testing," comments Dennis Hess, product manager. "This product reflects our commitment to high quality equipment in an affordable and portable package."

SOURCE: Tyco Electronics