Patent ID: 6373562
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
An apparatus for testing a fiberoptic cable, which cable includes a light inlet and a light discharge portion located at opposite ends thereof, the inlet being communicably engaged with a standard fiberoptic illuminator such that light from the illuminator is transmitted through the cable to the discharge portion, said apparatus comprising:a body having an inlet fitting that is engaged by the discharge portion of the fiberoptic cable to introduce light into the body, an outlet from which light is emitted, and a light conducting internal channel that communicably interconnects said inlet fitting and said outlet; and means mounted within said channel between said inlet fitting and said outlet for magnifying and focusing light introduced into said body from said fiberoptic cable such that the light emitted from said outlet of said body is projected onto a target surface to produce a visually perceptible image that indicates the condition of the fiberoptic cable.