IDEAL VFF5
Visual Fault Finder

Finds Breaks, Faulty Splices and Crimps, Poor Components or Connections
Low-Cost, Basic Fiber Test Tool
Slim, Pocket-Sized Tool
High Output, Class 2, 670nm Laser Diode
Includes Carrying Case, Lens Cap, Batteries, Lanyard, and Instruction Sheet Rugged, Metal Housing
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The IDEAL VFF5 is 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 pushbutton 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 and4km (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.

Ordering Information
Model	Description	Buy Online	Price
VFF5	Ideal VFF5 VISUAL FAULT FINDER,FIBR OPTIC		$325.50
Included Accessories
	1 - VFF5 Visual Fault Finder 1 - Holster 1 - Integrated rubber port cover 1 - Lanyard 1 - Cell-phone style belt clip 1 - Instruction Manual 2 - AA Alkaline Batteries	Included
Optional Accessories
45332	Ideal 45-332 100X CONNECTR INSPECTION SCOPE		$225.19
45352	Ideal 45-352 MINILITE-STRIP F/O STRIPPER		$50.65
45357	Ideal 45-357 FIBER OPTIC SCRIBE, RUBY		$28.29
45358	Ideal 45-358 FIBER OPTIC SCRIBE, SAPPHIRE		$28.29
45359	Ideal 45-359 FIBER OPTIC SCRIBE, CARBIDE		$43.42

IDEAL VFF5 Visual Fault Finder

IDEAL VFF5
Visual Fault Finder