Optical Test Equipment
VFI4 Visual Fault Identifier
Product code : 28X8FZ
FEATURES: Eye-safe Class 3R visible red laser source, 650 nm Output power of 5.0 mW with 10 km range 2.5 mm universal adapter (included) accepts FC, SC, ST, etc. connectors 1.25 mm universal adapter (included) accepts LC and MU connectors APPLICATIONS: Identify and trace fibers during activation and installation Identify poorly mated connectors Verify AFL’s FASTConnect® field-installable connector installation Find faults inside OTDR dead zones
AFL’s compact VFI4 injects high-powered red-laser light to provide exceptional brightness and range for locating defects in single-mode and multimode fibers. The light generated by these units will escape from sharp bends and breaks in jacketed or bare fibers, as well as poorly mated connectors enabling technicians to quickly spot faults. The universal connector interface mates with many connector styles without needing an adapter.
Rugged and Compact: The rugged VFI4 is designed for the rigors of real-life field testing. It has a range of up to 10 km, fits on a keychain, and features extensions that protect the red-laser port. It has both CW and pulsating modes and is powered by a single AA battery for up to 30 hours of operation.
Installation and Activation: VFI4 is used for quick continuity checks, fiber tracing, splice verification, and Pass/Fail validation for mechanical connectors. VFI4 is also an excellent complement to any OTDR because it can locate faults inside the OTDR’s dead zone.
Essential Troubleshooting Tool: The VFI4 highlights sharp bends, breaks, faulty connectors, and other defects that “leak” light. Other
applications include end-to-end continuity checks, as well as identifying connectors in patch panels and fibers during splicing operations.
Document “as-built” condition of patch cords and connectors Document “as-found” condition of malfunctioning links Perform incoming or final inspection of equipment and components Inspect fiber jumpers or patch panel connectors in field using laptop and DFS1
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Identify fiber faults within OTDR deadzones Identify sharp bends or breaks in fibers Identify poorly mated connectors Verify integrity of AFL FAST™ Connector installation
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Effective one wipe cleaning Suitable for laboratory or field use Cleans a wide variety of UPC and APC connectors such as SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000, and more.
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FEATURES: Rugged, dependable, and backed by industry-best 5-year warranty Wave ID tests up to three wavelengths simultaneously - slashing test time Field-swappable connector adapters for maximum flexibility Long battery life from globally available AA batteries APPLICATIONS: Passive Optical Networks (PON) testing OPM(5/4)-4D (Filtered-InGaAs) for high power (+26 dBm) CATV broadband networks or DWDM system applications OPM(5/4)-3D (InGaAs) for telecommunications networks OPM(5/4)-2D (Ge) for premises LAN/WAN multimode or single-mode networks