• OWL PCVFL-1 Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator

  OWL PCVFL-1 Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator Optical Fiber Cable Meter OWL's PCVFL-1 (Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator) is a light-weight, hand-held tool used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of both single mode SM and multi-mode MM optical fibers, especially at optical fiber launch points or in OTDR dead zones.  A high intensity visible red laser beam is precisionly-coupled into a optical fiber; breaks and micro-bends in the fiber deflect the red light into the fiber jacket, producing a red glow at the point of the fault. Unlike common standard light pens, OWL's PCVFL precision-coupled visual fault locator (VFL) is optimized for optical fibers. An optical ball lens placed near the laser output focuses the red laser light for optimum coupling into optical fibers (often most pen-style laser pointers do not have this feature), and special electronics prevent the red laser from burnout (a common problem with pen-style red laser pointers), increasing the life of the VFL. The PCVFL-1 ships standard with a 2.5mm universal connector port. OWL's PCVFL-1 Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locatorbe used as a fiber identifier up to 5 kilometers in a singlemode SM or mutlimode MM optical fiber link. Additionally, the PCVFL-1 can be used as an end-to-end visual fiber identifier which is useful for locating optical fibers terminated in poorly labeled or unlabeled fiber patch panels. A single switch is used to operate the PCVFL, toggling the unit between OFF, CW (continuous wave), and Pulsed modes. Typical battery life in the short 12.5% duty cycle pulsed mode is 120 hours of continuous operation and in the CW mode approximately 15 hours. Link to Ordering information

• OWL PCVFL-1 Optical Power Meter Features & Specifications Model Number: PCVFL-1 Visual Range: 5KM minimum (3.1 miles) Optical Output: 1mW minimum, Red Laser Optical Transmission: CW or Pulsed @ 6Hz, 12.5% Duty Cycle Size: 4.94 x 2.75 x 1.28 inches Weight: 6oz. Long battery life - up to 120 hrs pulsed, 15 hrs CW High intensity visible Laser allows Visual Fault Location of breaks and microbends Allows connections to ST, SC and Fc connectors Conforms to the Harmonized European Standards EN 61326-1 and EN 61010-1   Caution! Caution! Caution! Extreme caution must be exercised when operating the PCVFL-1. Lasers such as the ones in the OWL PCVFL-1 produce intense beams of laser light that are harmful to the eye. Exposure to such energy can cause serious retina damage, and prolonged exposure can cause blindness. TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY: NEVER LOOK INTO A LIGHT SOURCE OR THE END OF AN OPTICAL FIBER THAT MAY BE  ENERGIZED BY A SOURCE! Product manuals come in PDF format on CD. Adobe Acrobat ReaderTM is required to view these documents.

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NIST Traceable Calibration Certificates

To assist our customers in satisfying ISO-9001:2000, section 8.2, certified monitor and measurement calibration requirements, ATEQUIP.com can supply for all of the OWL products, certified NIST traceable calibration certificates from an ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 compliant-accredited calibration laboratory. Please contact us directly for information on your specific test equipment interest. [Back to Top]

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