Fluke VISIFAULT-FIBERLRT User manual

VisiFault Instruction Sheet 8/16/2004

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VisiFault

Visual Fault Locator

Instruction Sheet

The VisiFault Visual Fault Locator (VFL) is a visible light source
that helps you trace optical fibers, check fiber continuity, and
find faults such as breaks, bad splices, and tight bends in fiber
optic cable.

Safety Information

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To avoid possible eye damage caused by hazardous
radiation

• Never look directly into the VFL’s output (item

Figure 1). Momentary exposure to the VFL’s output will
not damage your eyes; however, direct, long-term
exposure is potentially hazardous.

• Cover the VFL’s output with the dust cap when the VFL
is not in use.

• Do not open the case (except to open the battery cover
to change the batteries); no user-serviceable parts are
inside.

• Do not modify the VFL.

• Do not magnify or otherwise modify the laser output.

Use only approved connectors and adapters.

• Do not use controls, adjustments, or procedures not
documented or approved by Fluke Networks.

Warning: Class 2 Laser

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Using the Visual Fault Locator

To use the VFL, refer to Figure 1 and do the following:

1 Remove the VFL’s dust cap; then clean the VFL’s output

adapter and the connector on the fiber to be tested.

2 Plug the fiber optic connector into the VFL’s output (

The VFL’s universal fiber adapter accepts connectors with

2.5 mm ferrules (SC, ST, or FC). For 1.25 mm ferrules, use the
optional 1.25 mm universal adapter.

A).

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3 Press the

4 To toggle between continuous and flashing modes, press

FLASH key (C). The status LED (D) indicates the VFL’s

the
output status.

5 Turn off the VFL before disconnecting it from the fiber.

Replace the dust cap.

Tips: View the VFL’s light indirectly by holding a white card or

paper in front of the VFL output or the fiber connector
emitting the light.

The VFL’s light may not be visible through thick or dark­colored cable sheaths or connector dust caps.

key (B) to turn on the VFL.

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Continuity check/

tracing fibers

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Broken fiber
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Figure 1. Using the Visual Fault Locator

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Accessory

Description

2.5 mm to 1.25 mm universal adapter NF-380

Fluke Networks

Model Number

Maintenance

Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with water or water
and a mild soap. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol.

If the VFL’s light is dim or does not turn on, replace the batteries
as shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2. Replacing the Batteries

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Specifications

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Laser type and
classification

Fiber compatibility Multimode and singlemode

Output port

Output Continuous or flashing (2 Hz)

Output power < 1.3 mW

Range

Temperature and
humidity ranges

635 nm (nominal) laser diode, Class 2

Universal adapter for connectors with 2.5 mm
ferrules

3 km on multimode fiber
4 km on singlemode fiber

Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C

RH 95% (10 °C to 35 °C)

Storage:

-20 °C to +60 °C
RH 95% (10 °C to 35 °C)

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Vibration and shock 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz; 1 m drop

Altitude 3000 m

Battery type and life

Dimensions and weight

Safety

CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1: 1992,
EN 61010-1, CE

Laser safety label is on the
back of the VFL.

Complies with 21 CFR

1040.10 and 1040.11 except
for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated
July 26, 2001

2 AA alkaline; 80 hours typical
in continuous mode

6.2 in x 2 in 1.3 in
(157 mm x 52 mm x 33 mm)

5.7 oz (162 g)

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Fluke Networks products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Parts, accessories,
product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty
does not cover disposable batteries, cable connector tabs, cable
insulation-displacement connectors, or damage from accident, neglect,
misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on
Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period,
contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain
return authorization information, then send your defective product to
that Service Center with a description of the problem.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM
ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

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