{"product_id":"tekcn-tc-200-v-fiber-optic-identifier-vfl","title":"TEKCN TC-200-V Fiber Optic Identifier with Built-in VFL – 750–1700nm, SM\/MM, 60-Hour Battery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTEKCN TC-200-V Fiber Optic Identifier with Built-in VFL – 750–1700nm, SM\/MM, 60-Hour Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTEKCN TC-200-V\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional handheld \u003cstrong\u003efiber optic identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e with a built-in \u003cstrong\u003eVisual Fault Locator (VFL)\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for nondestructive live fiber identification in FTTH, telecom, and CATV networks. Using a sensitive \u003cstrong\u003eInGaAs detector\u003c\/strong\u003e, it clamps onto any fiber — without breaking the connection — and instantly identifies the fiber, detects traffic direction, and locates faults, all in a single compact instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a broad \u003cstrong\u003e750nm–1700nm wavelength range\u003c\/strong\u003e, the TC-200-V works on both \u003cstrong\u003esinglemode (SM) and multimode (MM)\u003c\/strong\u003e fibers up to 3mm in diameter. The built-in \u003cstrong\u003e650nm VFL at 10mW output\u003c\/strong\u003e adds fault location capability, making this a true 2-in-1 field tool. Powered by 2×AA batteries with \u003cstrong\u003eover 60 hours of runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s built for all-day field use without charging infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTC-200-V\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentified Wavelength Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750nm – 1700nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM \u0026amp; MM (\u0026lt;3mm diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInGaAs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Detection Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−35dBm @ 1550nm \/ −30dBm @ 1310nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsertion Loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤1.0dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentified Signal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270Hz \/ 1kHz \/ 2kHz tone + CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVFL Wavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVFL Output Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × AA alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;60 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 × 43 × 48mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the TEKCN TC-200-V?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNondestructive Live Fiber Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clamps onto the fiber without disconnecting it — identify live fibers safely without interrupting service or traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad 750–1700nm Wavelength Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers all standard telecom wavelengths (850nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, 1625nm) in a single instrument — no need to switch tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 10mW VFL at 650nm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locate fiber breaks, bends, and connector faults visually — two critical field functions in one compact body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInGaAs Detector for High Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detects signals as low as −35dBm at 1550nm, ensuring reliable identification even on long or high-loss fiber spans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone Detection (270Hz \/ 1kHz \/ 2kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e Identifies fibers tagged by a light source or tone generator — compatible with standard OLTS tone outputs including EXFO, Fluke, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSM \u0026amp; MM Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works on both singlemode and multimode fibers up to 3mm — one tool for all fiber types on the job site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60+ Hour Battery Life on AA Batteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e No charging required — standard AA batteries available anywhere, ideal for remote field sites and multi-day projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight at 200g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230×43×48mm compact form factor fits in a tool pouch or jacket pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Fiber Optic Identifier and How Does It Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efiber optic identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nondestructive field instrument that detects optical signals in a live fiber without breaking the connection. It works by applying gentle macrobend coupling — bending the fiber slightly to allow a small amount of light to escape — which the InGaAs detector captures and analyzes. The TC-200-V can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm whether a fiber is \u003cstrong\u003elive or dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetect the \u003cstrong\u003edirection of traffic\u003c\/strong\u003e (upstream vs. downstream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify a specific fiber by its \u003cstrong\u003etone frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e (270Hz, 1kHz, or 2kHz) when used with a compatible light source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate \u003cstrong\u003efiber faults and breaks\u003c\/strong\u003e using the built-in 650nm VFL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the TC-200-V essential for fiber maintenance, network troubleshooting, and fiber identification in multi-fiber cables — without ever disconnecting a live circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFTTH \/ FTTx network installation and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — identify and trace individual fibers in distribution cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelecom OSP and in-building fiber maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — locate faults and identify live fibers without service interruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCATV HFC fiber plant troubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e — trace fibers and locate breaks in hybrid fiber-coax networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData center and enterprise fiber management\u003c\/strong\u003e — identify and label fibers in high-density patch panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber construction acceptance testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — verify fiber continuity and identify specific fibers before splicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTC-200-V vs. Basic Fiber Identifiers: What Makes It Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost entry-level fiber identifiers only detect CW (continuous wave) signals and lack fault location capability. The \u003cstrong\u003eTEKCN TC-200-V adds a built-in 10mW VFL\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminating the need to carry a separate visual fault locator. Its \u003cstrong\u003eInGaAs detector with −35dBm sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e outperforms silicon-based detectors on long-haul and high-loss spans. The \u003cstrong\u003e750–1700nm range\u003c\/strong\u003e covers CWDM and DWDM wavelengths beyond the standard 1310\/1550nm window, making it future-ready for modern network deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the TEKCN TC-200-V?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The TEKCN TC-200-V is a handheld fiber optic identifier with a built-in Visual Fault Locator (VFL). It nondestructively identifies live fibers, detects traffic direction, and locates faults — all without disconnecting the fiber — across a 750nm–1700nm wavelength range on both SM and MM fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the TC-200-V identify live fibers without disconnecting them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The TC-200-V uses nondestructive macrobend coupling to detect optical signals in a live fiber without breaking the connection or interrupting service. This is the core function of a fiber optic identifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What wavelengths does the TC-200-V support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The TC-200-V identifies signals across \u003cstrong\u003e750nm to 1700nm\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering all standard telecom wavelengths including 850nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, and 1625nm — suitable for FTTH, CATV, and CWDM\/DWDM networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the TC-200-V work on both singlemode and multimode fiber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The TC-200-V is compatible with both \u003cstrong\u003esinglemode (SM) and multimode (MM)\u003c\/strong\u003e fibers with a diameter of less than 3mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the VFL on the TC-200-V?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The built-in \u003cstrong\u003eVisual Fault Locator (VFL)\u003c\/strong\u003e outputs a 650nm red laser at 10mW. 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