Wilcom F6230A Operating Instructions
Wilcom
MODEL F6230A
Visual Fault
Locator
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Compartment
Laser active LED
OFF / CW / 1Hz Switch
Dust Cap
Low Bat LED
Figure 1. F6230A Visual Fault Locator
Figure 2. Universal 1.25mm Adapter
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Introduction
The Wilcom F6230A Visual Fault Locator is a hand-held,
lightweight, visible laser light source used to isolate high
losses and faults in fibers cables (see Figure 1). By emitting a
bright beam of red light into a fiber, breaks can be seen as a
glowing red light. The F6230A can be used with either singlemode or multimode cable sections. Model F6230A is recommended for applications in cable length up to 3 km.
Basic Applications
The F6230A is used to pin point faults by locating its glow at
points of high loss. The F6230A is not intended to be used on
its own as a fault finding device. Usually, the general location of a fault will be determined by some other method, such
as using an OTDR. When the fault location has been narrowed, the F6230A can be used to make a visual inspection
of the fiber and determine the exact location of the fault.
The F6230A is extremely useful for identifying tight bends
or crimps, faulty connectors, damaged components, bad
splices and fiber breaks.
An optional 1.25mm universal adapter is available for the
F6230A. This adapter allows the F6230A to be used with
connector styles such as an LC. See Figure 2.
Operating the F6230A
The F6230A is powered by a single AA-size battery. A low
battery condition is indicated when the LOW BAT LED lights.
Sliding the switch to the appropriate ICON as shown on
page 4 will enable the OFF, CW or 1Hz mode.
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