The 10mW Visual Fault Locator & Red Light Pen is a handheld fiber optic cable tester built for field technicians who need to locate faults fast. Designed for ISP engineers, telco teams, and systems integrators across East Africa, this tool cuts troubleshooting time on last-mile fiber deployments, backbone expansions, and FTTH rollouts. Instead of waiting for OTDR results, you get instant visual fault identification through the cable jacket.

Technical Specifications:

• 10mW output power – identifies faults over longer distances and higher splice counts than 1mW or 5mW alternatives
• 650nm red laser – visible light traces through fiber and escapes at break points
• Continuous and pulse modes – continuous for fault localization, pulse for end-to-end fiber tracing
• Universal 2.5mm ferrule adapter – compatible with SC, ST, and FC connectors
• Pen-style form factor – pocket-sized for field work
• Battery powered – standard AAA batteries, no mains power needed

Key Benefits

• Reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) on fiber faults without hauling OTDR equipment to site
• Verify splice quality and connector integrity during installation – catch failures before they impact uptime
• Scale fiber deployments faster by isolating cable breaks and bad bends in real time
• Maintain network reliability across redundancy infrastructure with reliable fault detection

Why Buy from CTC?

CTC supplies optical networking equipment Kenya-based teams trust. We stock fiber optic tools and components locally, so you get fast delivery without import delays. Our B2B support team understands ISP infrastructure challenges. Request a quote today and get pricing for bulk orders.

Need to scale your ISP network? Explore our full range of all networking equipment – from OLT systems to cabling solutions.

We deliver nationwide across Kenya. Same-day dispatch for in-stock items ordered before 2pm EAT. Delivery typically takes 1–3 business days depending on location.

Need help? Get in touch with our team.

Phone: +254 700 000 000
Email: sales@citytelecomcentre.com
Hours: Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm EAT