{"product_id":"wilcom-pen-shape-visual-fault-locator","title":"Wilcom Pen Shape Visual Fault Locator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Model F6230A is a streamline universal Laser Fault Locator. Commonly known as a VFL, the new product Model F6230A, is a pencil style VFL that features a universal connector accepting any optical connector style with a 2.5mm ferrule. It operates on a single 1.5V AA alkaline battery keeping the overall size to a minimum while providing long battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VFL output is from a 650nm laser providing visibility to 5 km. Unlike many VFLs today, the F6230A features a choice of continuous or modulated output and a low battery indicator to alert the user when it is time to change batteries. The universal connector eliminates the inconvenience of having to use a patch cable for direct connection to fiber under test if connector styles are dissimilar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single basic tool is one that all installers, and maintenance personnel should have in their tool kit. It is the most economical test tool for quickly verifying continuity, checking the validity of patch cables before or after installation, test and find breaks in LANs, verifying short lengths of installed fiber, or looking for cracked fiber in splice cases, bad connectors, tight crimps in fiber cable, backbone breaks or anywhere light continuity needs checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, Pencil-Style Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjects visible red light, viewable to 5 km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinglemode and Multimode Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2.5mm Universal Adapter (SC, FC, ST)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Spec Sheet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/4509\/files\/F6230A.pdf?13869908597872867886\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilcom F6230A Pen Shape Visual Fault Locator Spec Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wilcom Fiber Optic Pocket Visual Fault Locator, VFL, is a pencil-style testing device that enables you to locate points of optical loss within your fiber optic link.  By injecting visible red light into the fiber optic cable, you can locate areas of optical loss that are due to excessive bends or breaks in the optical fiber. You can see these faults represented as a glow or point of light emitted from the fiber optic cable at the exact location of the optical loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wilcom Fiber Optic Pocket Visual Fault Locator is part of the broad line of fiber optic test equipment available from FIS. These include fiber optic Light Sources, Power Meters, Loss Test Sets, Visual Fault Locators, Continuity Testers and OTDR's,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wilcom Fiber Optic Pocket Visual Fault Locator is a versatile fiber optic testing device that you can also use for detecting points of loss in fiber optic patchcords, patchpanels, enclosures, and connectors. You can also use this fiber optic visual fault locator to identify optical fibers in multi-fiber cables. The light from this compact yet powerful VFL can be seen up to 5 km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fiber Optic Visual Fault Locator can be used for both singlemode and multimode applications and features a universal fiber optic adapter that accepts any fiber optic connector having a 2.5mm ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model F6230A is a streamline universal Visual Fault Locator. Commonly known as a VFL, the new product Model F6230A, is a pencil style VFL that features a universal connector accepting any optical connector style with a 2.5mm ferrule. It operates on a single 1.5V AA alkaline battery keeping the overall size to a minimum while providing long battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many VFLs today, the F6230A features a choice of continuous or modulated output and a “low battery” indicator to alert the user when it is time to change batteries. The universal connector eliminates the inconvenience of having to use a patch cable for direct connection to fiber under test if connector styles are dissimilar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single basic tool is one that all installers, and maintenance personnel should have in their tool kit. It is the most economical test tool for quickly verifying continuity, checking the validity of patch cables before or after installation, test and find breaks in LANs, verifying short lengths of installed fiber, or looking for cracked fiber in splice cases, bad connectors, tight crimps in fiber cable, backbone breaks or anywhere light continuity needs checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Cost and Streamline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F6230A is a low-cost, streamline basic fiber test tool which is easy to handle and  easy to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinglemode and Multimode Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind breaks, bad splices, tight crimps, poor components, and bad connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Output Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F6230A features a universal connector which can accept any 2.5 mm ferrule such as ST, SC, FC, and E2000 for examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F6230A provides LED indicators for active Laser mode ( continuous or modulated ), and Low Battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle AA Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F6230A uses one AA Alkaline battery for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal 1.25mm Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optional 1.25mm adapter allows for connection to LC and MU connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCDRH Laser Class Class: II\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCentral Wavelength: 650 ± 20 nm @25°C\u003cbr\u003eOutput Power: \u0026gt; -4 dBm @25°C into SMF-28 Fiber\u003cbr\u003eSpectral Width: \u0026lt; 5 nm\u003cbr\u003eTransmission: Continuous or 1Hz pulsed signal\u003cbr\u003eRange: Visibility to 8 km\u003cbr\u003ePower: Single 1.5V AA Alkaline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperating Temp.: -10 to +50°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temp.: -20 to +80°C\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: 0 to 95% (non-condensing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 6.2 in 157 mm\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 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Weight: 2.36 oz 66.90 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eequipped w\/ 2.5mm Universal\u003cbr\u003eOptional 1.25mm Universal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Number: F6230A Part number: 30623085 (equipped w\/ Universal 2.5mm adapter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart number: 30032232-01 Universal 1.25mm Adapter (converts 2.5mm to l.25mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/4509\/files\/F6230A-DS-812-814-008.PMD.pdf?v=1732316448\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Spec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilcom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49084700328192,"sku":"F6230A","price":496.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5331\/2557\/files\/F6230A_2_cf568090-07b7-4f4f-bd4e-8d29e013ad71.jpg?v=1785216850","url":"https:\/\/alotechparts.com\/products\/wilcom-pen-shape-visual-fault-locator","provider":"Alo Tech Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}