AFL VFI2 User manual

VFI2 — Visual Fault Identifier
Featuring two modes of operation, continuous wave
(CW) and 2Hz modulation, the VFI2 visible red laser
source is designed to troubleshoot faults on fiber
optic cables.
Warning! The VFI2 is a registered Class II Laser
Product. Never look directly into optical output.
Buttons
ON/OFF
Press and hold about 2 sec. to turn on (green LED•
will illuminate)
Press to turn off•
2Hz
Press to toggle CW and 2Hz modes•
— in the CW mode the red LED is off
— in the 2Hz mode the red LED is on
Inspecting Cables
Note: Clean connectors on cables before connecting
them to VFI2.
Attach the inspected cable to the 2.5 mm Universal•
adapter
Turn the VFI2 on and observe the inspected cable•
for faults
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
WAVELENGTH: 650nm
MAX OUTPUT: 1.0mw
PULSE RATE: 2Hz, 50% DUTY
IEC 60825-1: 2007-03

Replacing Battery
When green LED blinks, replace the batteries:
Remove the slide cover (back of the unit)•
Replace the two AA batteries and slide cover•
Cleaning Optical Output
Use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL
FiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as
AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid.
Note: The VFI2 contains no user serviceable parts.
Except for changing batteries, this instrument must
be returned to Noyes for repair.
Specifications
Emitter type Laser, Class II FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11, IEC 60825-1:2007-03
Wavelength 650 nm ± 10 nm
Output power 1 mW (into single-mode fiber)
Power 2 AA batteries (60 hours typical)
Adapter 2.5 mm Universal
Available Adapters
2900-50-0007MR 2.5 mm Universal adapter 1with
captivated sleeve
2900-50-0010MR 1.25 mm Universal adapter 2 with
captivated sleeve
1 2.5 mm Universal adapter accepts SC, FC, ST, E2000, etc.
ferrules.
2 1.25 mm Universal adapter accepts LC, MU, etc. ferrules.
VFI2-00-1000 Revision K. 10.12.08