The OPTVFL is a compact but powerful visual fault locator designed to troubleshoot faults on fiber optic cables. Light generated by this unit will escape from sharp bends and breaks in jacketed or bare fibers, as well as poorly mated connectors. It can also identify faults in fiber optic jumper cables, distribution frames, patch panels, and splice trays.

The OPTVFL is an excellent addition to an engineers tool set because it can locate broken fiber inside the OTDR’s dead-zone. Being portable and light it lends its self to other applications include end-to-end continuity checks, identifying connectors in patch panels and fibers during splicing operations. The universal connector interface provides fast operation with many connector styles without changing an adapter.