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Port 2 Adapter Tip
Properly Installing and Removing Adapter Tips
Port 1 interchangeable adapter tips support single and multi-fiber connector inspection for a wide range
of patch cords and bulkhead-mounted connectors having either PC/UPC or APC polished end-faces . A
key on the probe snout
A
combined with a slot on the adapter tip
B
assures that adapter tips never
loosen during use, under any circumstances . Quad-slotted APC adapter tips ensure the screen is visible in
any use case .
Port 2 adapter tips are available for all common connector types – Universal 1 .25 mm and 2 .5 mm, SC
and LC in both UPC and APC polish types . A slot on the adapter tip
D
combined with a key on a probe
snout
C
eliminates loosening during normal use .
Installing Adapter Tips
•
Align a slot on the adapter tip with a key on the probe snout .
•
While holding adapter tip in place, raise captive nut until it engages with adapter tip threads .
•
Turn captive nut counter-clockwise (viewed from front/top) .
•
Hand-tighten (do not over-tighten) .
Removing Adapter Tips
Probe tips are held in place with a captive nut .
•
Turn captive nut clockwise (viewed from front/top) .
•
Continue until captive nut is free of adapter tip .
•
Remove adapter tip by pulling it gently straight off the probe base .
A
C
Captive nut
Port 1 Adapter Tip
Captive nut
B
D
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen