HiLite & VFI2

The HiLite and VFI 2 are compact but powerful visible red laser sources designed to troubleshoot faults on fiber optic cables.

Light generated by these units will escape from sharp bends and breaks in jacketed or bare fibers, as well as poorly mated connectors. Thus they can identify faults in fiber optic jumper cables, distribution frames, patch panels, and splice trays.

The HiLite and VFI 2 are an excellent compliment to an OTDR because it can locate faults inside the OTDR's dead-zone. Other applications include end-to-end continuity checks, identifying connectors in patch panels, and identifying fibers during splicing operations. The universal connector interface provides fast operation with many connector styles without changing an adapter.

VFI1

The VFI 1 is a simple, easy to use instrument designed to visually test optical fiber cables, splices and connectors. When a discontinuity exists in a fiber, the injected red laser light from the VFI 1 will glow at the break point indicating the trouble spot.

Used with either multimode or singlemode fiber, the VFI 1 offers many useful applications such as finding breaks within a CO or CEV (where OTDR's have minimal effect) visually locate trouble in splice trays, patch panels and for tracing fiber runs.

The VFI 1 is extremely small and easy to operate with only an ON/OFF switch and optical output connector. A 9 volt alkaline battery allows the unit to be truly field portable. The unit comes complete with a soft carrying case, protective rubber boot and instruction card. An optional AC power adapter is available.

OFI200B

The Noyes Fiber Systems OFI 200B Optical Fiber Identifier is a low cost, hand-held tool designed for identifying signals in fiber optic cables. During maintenance, installations, rerouting, or restorations it is often necessary to isolate a specific fiber from a bundle without disrupting service. By simply clamping the OFI 200B onto a fiber before making any cuts, the identifier will indicate if there is traffic, tone, or no signal.

Front panel LEDs indicate traffic with direction, 2kHz tone, no signal, and low battery. Additionally, an audible beeper sounds when tone is detected. The unique head design of the OFI 200B is compatible with 250 µm, 900 µm, ribbon fiber, and 3 mm jacketed fiber. No tools or adjustments are required. Using a low insertion loss macro-bending technique, the OFI 200B detects optical signals without interrupting service or damaging the fiber.

When testing bare fibers, the slim design of the OFI 200B allows easier access on a splice tray where the amount of work space is limited. The clamping trigger is ergonomically designed to fit the natural motion of the operator's hand. A high impact molded plastic case makes the OFI 200B suitable for use outside plant or in the central office.

owered by a single standard 9V alkaline battery, the OFI 200B performs thousands of tests before battery replacement is necessary.