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03/05

Printed in U.S.A.

Form No. P-2232

©2005 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

A hand-held, battery-powered tool, the VFF projects a highly visible red light into a fiber

optic cable. The operator simply looks at the length of cable and where light is seen, there

is a break. The VFF is equipped with a high-power, extra long-life, 650nm laser diode

which operates either in Continuous (CW) or Modulated (MOD; 1Hz Pulse) mode. A push

button allows the user to select the mode while preventing accidental operation. Any

breaks will be seen as a conspicuously glowing or blinking red light area (in 3mm or

smaller cables). A red LED on the outer case echoes the operation mode selected.

The VFF is useful over a distance of approximately 3km (2.3mi) into multimode fiber and

4km (2.5mi) into single mode fiber and can be used with single-mode and multimode

cable. Use it as a stand-alone first-line basic troubleshooting tool, or in conjunction with

an OTDR to pinpoint faults. The unit is packaged in a pocket-sized, rugged metal housing

and is fitted with 2.5 mm universal connector that accepts ST, SC and FC optical

connectors. The VFF is also an excellent aide to technicians terminating mechanical

splices or internal-splice style connectors where leaking light is an indicator of a poor

fiber cleave or other misalignment.

Advanced fiber optic testing and troubleshooting capabilities are available with the

FIBERTEK and TRACETEK accessory modules for the LANTEK 6/7G cable certifiers.

FIBERTEK certifies fiber installations by measuring the attenuation and length of a

pair of fibers simultaneously and generating printed certification reports. TRACETEK

graphical display pinpoints faulty connectors and breaks in fiber optic cables at a

fraction of the price of an OTDR.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Fiber Optic Visual Fault Finder

Specifications (at 23°C ±3°C, <70% RH)

VFF5

Class II laser diode

650nm/±10nm

<5nm

Continuous in CW mode 600ms

in 1Hz modulation mode

Operation: -10°C to +50°C,0 to 95%RH

(non-condensing)

-20°C to +80°C, 0 to 95%RH

(non-condensing)

Two 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries

Length: 203mm with ST dust cap

Diameter: 22mm

Approximate weight: 230g

2.5mm universal

>80 hours

0.30lbs/136g

8.7in/220mm

1.25in/32mm

Includes holster, integrated rubber port cover,

lanyard, cell-phone style belt clip, instruction

sheet and batteries

Catalog number:

Light source:

Central wavelength:

Spectral width (FWHM):

Laser light

pulse duration:

Environment:

Storage:

Power supply:

Dimension and weight

(w/ batteries):

Connector:

Battery life:

Weight (w/o batteries):

Length:

Diameter:

Included Accessories:

Protective cap

Indicator light

On/off button

Non-slip

Santoprene®

Two AA battery

compartment

Steady/pulse

button

Nylon

carrying case

Lanyard

Cell-phone

style belt clip

Other IDEAL Fiber Optic Products:

Cat. No.

45-332

45-352

45-344

45-357 Ruby

45-358 Sapphire

45-359 Carbide

Description

Fiber Inspection Microscope

MiniLite-Strip Optical Fiber Stripper

Serrated Kevlar® Cutter

DualScribe™ Double-Ended Scribe

Cushion grip and reversible blade

offers extended life and comfort

Fiber Inspection Microscope –

the perfect companion tool for

the Visual Fault Finder