FLS-140 Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

FLS-140 Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

Supplier
Exfo
Part Number
FLS-140 Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
Category
Lamps
Origin
Canada

The FLS-140 is a highly efficient pocket-sized visual fault locator designed to identify fiber faults, locate polished connector endfaces, and pinpoint breaks, bends, and faulty connectors in fiber optic cables. It is lightweight, durable, and ideal for fiber-testing technicians.

Specification Snapshot
Wavelength (nm) (typical)
650to660
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Overview

The FLS-140 is a highly efficient pocket-sized visual fault locator designed to identify fiber faults, locate polished connector endfaces, and pinpoint breaks, bends, and faulty connectors in fiber optic cables. It is lightweight, durable, and ideal for fiber-testing technicians.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Operation (Hz)2to3
Wavelength (nm) (typical)650to660
Emitter typeLaser
Power output* (typical) (mW)0.6
Maximum power output* (mW)<1
Distance range* (typical) (km)5
Operation ModePulsed and CW
Power supply2AAAalkalinebatteries
Laser class2M
Battery life* (h) Pulsed40
Length157mm(63/16in)
Maximum diameter12mm(1/2in)
Weight (with batteries)70g(2.5oz)
Temperature-10°Cto45°C(14°Fto113°F)
Storage-30°Cto60°C(-22°Fto140°F)

Applications

1. Identifying fiber faults from end to end 2. Locating polished connector endfaces 3. Pinpointing breaks, bends, and faulty connectors 4. Detecting faults in OTDR dead zones 5. Ensuring end-to-end fiber identification in multifiber cables

Key Features

1. Bright red laser at 655 nm 2. Pulsed and CW operation 3. 40 hours of operation (typical) 4. Standard AAA alkaline batteries 5. Pocket-size pen-style design 6. 2.5 mm universal connector

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Supplier Information

<p>EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. As a trusted advisor, we serve fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscale data centers, and leaders in production and R&D. We provide insights into superior network performance, service reliability, and user experience. Backed by 40 years of innovation, EXFO uniquely combines equipment, software and services to enable customers to upgrade 5G, cloud-native and fiber networks faster and more reliably.</p>

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