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Visual Fault Locator—FLS-240 Pocket Pal


Straightforward solution for identifying breaks, bends, faulty connectors or splices, as well as other causes of signal loss.

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EXFO receives the Global Portable Fiber Optic Test Equipment (FOTE) Market Share Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan

This award is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence in capturing the highest market share within its industry. Frost & Sullivan notes that EXFO's success in the portable FOTE market segment is attributed to the company's constant drive for excellence, innovation and new product deployment worldwide. The analysis confirms that EXFO is also the largest market share holder in the OTDR product segment.

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Applications

  • Break and macrobend location
  • Fiber identification

Key Features

  • Detects faults over distances of up to 5 km
  • Bright red laser at 635 nm
  • Pulsed and CW operation for up to 50 hours (typical)
  • Universal connector for 2.5 or 1.25 mm ferrule

The FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator is a straightforward solution for identifying breaks, bends, faulty connectors or splices, as well as other causes of signal loss. It can detect faults over distances of up to 5 km. The FLS-240 visually locates faults by creating a bright red glow at the exact location of the fault on singlemode or multimode fibers.

Robust Design

Due to its small size, light weight and simple but proven design, the Pocket Pal can accompany you anywhere. In your pocket or belt pouch, carry your FLS-240 to the most demanding environments. To ensure ruggedness, it features rubber seals, a fully enclosed laser head and a long-lasting On/Off switch. It has been tested to provide reliable operation under intensive use and harsh conditions.

Cost-Effective

The FLS-240 Pocket Pal's extremely high efficiency guarantees prolonged operation with two standard AAA alkaline batteries, typically providing 50 hours of uninterrupted operation. Priced to accommodate the tightest budgets, the FLS-240 Pocket Pal is a truly affordable solution for locating faults in OTDR dead zones. Its effectiveness justifies purchasing one for just about every fiber technician.

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