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FLS-170 - Visual fault locator (VFL)

Overview
FLS-170 is a pocket-sized visual fault locator (VFL) that uses a 650 nm red laser to identify fibers and locate breaks, bends, faulty connectors and splices in singlemode and multimode fibers, with a range of up to 7 km.

Key features

  • 1 mW output power
  • 7 km range
  • Laser safety class 2
  • Bright red laser at 650 nm
  • Flashing and continuous operation modes

Applications

  • Break and macrobend location
  • Fiber identification

Key Specifications

To view the full specifications, download the spec sheet below.

Technical specifications
Auto-wavelength switching No
Calibrated wavelengths 650
Fiber connector type Universal 1.25 / Universal 2.5
Fiber type Multimode / Singlemode
Product type Handheld
Test type Visual fault location
Tone detection No
Visual Fault Locator (VFL) Yes
Spec sheet

Highlights

Practical applications

The easiest way to:

  • identify fibers from end to end
  • locate polished connector endfaces
  • pinpoint breaks, bends, faulty connectors, splices or other causes of signal loss
  • identify the port of a fiber in a patch panel.

Cost-effective and handy solution

Practical for locating fibers and faults, making it a daily tool for fiber technicians. Works with singlemode or multimode fibers.

Streamlined design

Pocket-sized and lightweight, this VFL can easily be carried anywhere. It comes with an anodized aluminium casing.

Resources

Spec sheet

FLS-170
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