EXFO FLS-240 User Manual
FLS-240
Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator
User Guide
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Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... iv
1 Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator ........................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Conventions ............................................................................................................................3
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
3 Operating Your Pocket Pal ........................................................................... 7
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................. 9
Cleaning the Connector Adapter ............................................................................................9
Replacing Batteries .................................................................................................................9
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................10
Transportation ......................................................................................................................10
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................11
5 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 13
General Information .............................................................................................................13
Liability .................................................................................................................................14
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................15
Certification ..........................................................................................................................15
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................16
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................17
A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 19
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Certification Information
Certification Information
North America Regulatory Statement
This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the
United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable
North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada
and the United States.
Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003
compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to
ensure compliance to the applicable standards.
The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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European Community Declaration of Conformity
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s):
2004/108/EC – The EMC Directive
93/68/EEC – CE Marking
And their amendments
Manufacturer’s Name and Address:
EXFO Inc. EXFO Europe
400 Godin Avenue Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way
Quebec City, Quebec Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
G1M 2K2 CANADA SO53 4SE ENGLAND
Tel.: +1 418 683-0211 Tel.: +44 2380 246810
Equipment Type/Environment:
Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.:
Visual Fault Locator / FLS-240 Pocket Pal
Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared:
EN 61326-1:2006
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements
– Part 1: General requirements
EN 60825-1:2007 Edition 2.0
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer:
Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Vice-President Research and Development
400 Godin Avenue,
Quebec City, Quebec
G1M 2K2 CANADA
October 20, 2009
Certification Information
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1 Introducing the FLS-240
On/off
button
Protective cap
Battery
cover
Snap hook loop
Adapter
Pulse/continuous
button
Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator
Main Features
The Pocket Pal is a visual fault locator that emits a pulsating or continuous
(CW) bright red laser signal, often visible through the patchcord jacket, at
the exact fault location, in both singlemode and multimode fibers.
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Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator
Main Features
Your Pocket Pal can be used in different ways, including the following:
Detecting breaks in OTDR
dead zone
Highlighting sharp bends
where losses occur
Optimizing mechanical/fusion
splices
Detecting defective connectors
Ensuring end-to-end fiber
identification in multifiber
cables
Detecting major scratches on
connector surfaces
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Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator
Conventions
Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand
the following conventions:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
Conventions
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.
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