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Diagram

Technical Specifications

Battery & Unlock

Operation

Warranty

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Series:

Elite Series

Dimension:

23.5 L197 mm

Weight:

160 grams

Power / Effective Range

20 mW - 50 mW | 20 km - 50 km (based on model)

Output Color:

Red

Wavelength:

650 nm

Fiber Mode

Singlemode or Multimode Compatible

Optical Connector

2.5mm FC, SC, ST General Interface (adaptor available for other connection types - not included)

Operating Temperature

-10~+60C (no dewing)

Storage Temperature

-40~+85C

Operating Humidity

< 90%

Power Supply:

2 x AA Battery

Battery Lifetime:

120 - 180 minutes

Mode/Switch:

SmartClick System

Duty Cycle:

Continuous / Pulse

Diode Lifetime:

> 8,000 Hours

Warranty:

12 Months

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Unlock / Power the VFL
The Elite Series is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the
unauthorized or accidental use of this device. Before you can
activate this VFL, it must first be unlocked.
Main Power Button

Battery Instructions
The Elite Series visual fault locator is powered by 2x AA batteries.
To get started, open the battery compartment by twisting the
battery cap counter clockwise until it is completely removed. A
label near the opening of the battery compartment shows the
proper polarity of how the batteries are to be inserted. For the
Elite Series, both AA batteries should be inserted negative end
first.
Place the batteries into the VFL now. When complete, screw the
battery cap back on by twisting clockwise.

Press the main power button all the

way until you hear a clicking sound.
This will place the VFL on standby
mode and ready for activation via the
activation button. Please remember to
click this button again when you are
done using this device.

This is especially important if you place the device in a bag or

carrying case where it maybe accidently activated reducing
battery lifetime.

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SmartClick System

LED Flashlight Activiation

If youve followed the battery and unlocking steps properly, the

VFL is now ready to be turned on.

The LED lightbulb is located next to the cable connector and is turned on every time
the activation button is pressed. To use this
device as a LED mini flashlight, leave the
protective cap on the VFL and simply press
and hold the activation button.

Remove the protective cap by twisting it counter clockwise exposing the

2.5mm FC, SC, ST general connector.
Click the activation button. This will
activate the VFL on constant wave
mode.

Click the activation button again for pulse mode. The pulse mode
operates on a frequency of 2Hz.

Locating Faults
Visual fault locators are handy devices that help network professionals in the field to quickly and economically troubleshoot a fiber optic
network such as fiber tracing, fiber routing and polarity / continuity
checking.

Lastly, click the activation button again to return the Elite Series to
standby mode.

Connect an optical fiber cable to this device and activate. A powerful,

visible red laser is injected into the cable where faults such as breaks,
sharp bends, and poor connections and splices refract light creating a
visible bright glow around the faulty segments.

Before storing the VFL, be sure to turn off this device completely
by clicking the main power button.

Video Manual: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-MOwfo60OU

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WARRANTY

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SKY Technologies Inc. warrants the Professional and Elite Series visual fault locators for TWELVE MONTHS against defects in workmanship and
materials. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, or damage due to accident, abuse, misuse, modification, water, pets, children, or
acts of God.
Disassembling your VFL will void this warranty.
All defective VFLs will be replaced or repaired subject to the full discretion of SKY Technologies.
Our warranty only extends to the original owner, beginning on the day of purchase, and only to products purchased from our website or an
authorized reseller.
This is only a portion of our warranty statement, you can find the full warranty statement at http://visualfaultlocator.net/warranty.
To claim your warranty, send your inquiry to support@visualfaultlocator.net making sure to include the following information:

- Full Name
- Order ID
- Reason for Claim (in detail)

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