EXFO FLS-240 Manual de usuario

User Guide

Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator

FLS-240

ii FLS-240

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Version number: 3.0.0.

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Contents

Certification Information ....................................................................................................... iv

1 Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator ........................... 1

Main Features .........................................................................................................................1

Conventions ............................................................................................................................3

2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5

3 Operating Your Pocket Pal ........................................................................... 7

4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................. 9

Cleaning the Connector Adapter ............................................................................................9

Replacing Batteries .................................................................................................................9

Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................10

Transportation ......................................................................................................................10

Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................11

5 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 13

General Information .............................................................................................................13

Liability .................................................................................................................................14

Exclusions .............................................................................................................................15

Certification ..........................................................................................................................15

Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................16

EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................17

A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 19

Certification Information

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Certification Information

North America Regulatory Statement

This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the

United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable

North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada

and the United States.

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,

subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003

compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to

ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Certification Information

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European Community Declaration of Conformity

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive(s):

2004/108/EC –The EMC Directive

93/68/EEC –CE Marking

And their amendments

Manufacturer’s Name and Address:

EXFO Inc. EXFO Europe

400 Godin Avenue Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way

Quebec City, Quebec Chandlers Ford, Hampshire

G1M 2K2 CANADA SO53 4SE ENGLAND

Tel.: +1 418 683-0211 Tel.: +44 2380 246810

Equipment Type/Environment:

Test & Measurement / Industrial

Trade Name/Model No.:

Visual Fault Locator / FLS-240 Pocket Pal

Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared:

EN 61326-1:2006

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –

EMC requirements

–Part 1: General requirements

EN 60825-1:2007 Edition 2.0

Safety of laser products –Part 1: Equipment classification and

requirements

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.

Manufacturer:

Stephen Bull, E. Eng

Vice-President Research and Development

400 Godin Avenue,

Quebec City, Quebec

G1M 2K2 CANADA

October 20, 2009

Pocket Pal 1

1 Introducing the FLS-240

Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator

Main Features

The Pocket Pal is a visual fault locator that emits a pulsating or continuous

(CW) bright red laser signal, often visible through the patchcord jacket, at

the exact fault location, in both singlemode and multimode fibers.

On/off

button

Protective cap

Battery

cover

Snap hook loop

Adapter

Pulse/continuous

button

Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator

2FLS-240

Main Features

Your Pocket Pal can be used in different ways, including the following:

Detecting breaks in OTDR

dead zone

Detecting defective connectors

Highlighting sharp bends

where losses occur

Ensuring end-to-end fiber

identification in multifiber

cables

Optimizing mechanical/fusion

splices

Detecting major scratches on

connector surfaces

Introducing the FLS-240 Pocket Pal Visual Fault Locator

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Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand

the following conventions:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

IMPORTANT

Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

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