Visual Fault Locator 650nm | 1mW to 50mW | Rechargeable, 2.5mm SC/FC/ST

This rechargeable visual fault locator injects a 650nm red laser into a fibre so breaks, sharp bends and bad connectors glow red, with a choice of 1, 10, 20, 30 or 50mW output for test distances from 3 to 5km up to 35 to 40km. The pen-sized body (13.5 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm, 50g) has a universal 2.5mm port that takes SC, FC and ST connectors directly, and LC (1.25mm) through the FC to LC adapter offered as an option. A spring cover pops open at the press of a button to protect the port. The VFL button switches between continuous (CW) and 2Hz flashing output, and a separate LED button turns on a white torch for checking patch panels in dark cabinets. A built-in 3.7V lithium battery charges over USB, with a red light that flashes while charging and stays on when full. Features and Benefits - Five power levels from 1mW to 50mW: pick the reach you need, from 3 to 5km on the 1mW unit to 35 to 40km on the 50mW unit. - 650nm red laser, CW or 2Hz: the flashing mode makes a fault easier to spot along a cable run. - Universal 2.5mm port for SC, FC and ST: no adapters needed for the common connectors. - LC option: FC male to LC female adapter for 1.25mm connectors. - Built-in LED torch: light up the work area without a second tool. - Rechargeable over USB: about 4 to 15 hours per charge depending on power level. - Self-replaceable adapter head and ceramic core, with one spare ceramic core supplied. Applications - Finding breaks and tight bends in patch cords and pigtails. - Checking continuity and tracing fibres in FTTH drops and patch panels. - Locating faults near splice trays and connectors at the near end of a link. - Fibre identification during installation and repair work. In the box - Visual fault locator, spare ceramic core, instructions, certificate of conformity, lanyard, USB charging cable and colour box. - FC to LC adapter with the "with FC-LC" options. Note: This tool emits a laser. Never look into the laser output or a live fibre end, and keep the cover closed when not testing.