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Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax

Fiber Inspection Probe

5

USB Adapter (Optional)

USB Adapter (Optional)

The USB adapter is used to connect the probe to a computer not equipped 
with a 8-pin connector. It allows you to view probe images on your 
computer screen. You can also capture and store these images on your 
computer to document your work.

The 

Capture button

 on the USB adapter serves the same function as 

the capture button on the probe.

The Status 

LED 

on the USB adapter will be green when the probe, USB 

adapter, and computer are connected and the software is running.

I

MPORTANT

The product supports USB 2.0 only. You cannot use it with USB 1.1.

Probe connector

USB connector

Capture button

Operation status LED

Summary of Contents for FIP-400

Page 1: ...User Guide Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax FIP 400...

Page 2: ...any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO EXFO s Commerce And Govern...

Page 3: ...Brightness and Contrast 14 Selecting the Mode of Operation 15 Setting up Autonaming 16 Identifying Fibers 19 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations Optional 24 Reverting to Factory Settings 31 4 I...

Page 4: ...Help 57 Transportation 58 7 Warranty 59 General Information 59 Liability 60 Exclusions 60 Certification 60 Service and Repairs 61 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide 62 A Technical Specifications 63 Softwa...

Page 5: ...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 ene...

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Page 7: ...irection to focus the image The magnification button allows you to shift between two levels of magnification The freeze capture button is used together with the EXFO USB adapter and your unit or compu...

Page 8: ...polish PC 2 5 mm connectors One tip is for inspecting patchcords pigtails male connectors for SC FC and ST connectors The other tip is for examining SC and FC bulkhead adapters or patch panel adapters...

Page 9: ...ith your Fiber Inspection Probe to inspect a fiber end The unit operates with an AC charger adapter or a lithium ion battery IMPORTANT The FIP Viewer is a standalone unit and does not work with Connec...

Page 10: ...s of your unit Operation status LED Battery status LED Note If the battery is not full the AC charger adapter can support the operation and charge the battery at the same time LED Status Green Probe c...

Page 11: ...computer screen You can also capture and store these images on your computer to document your work The Capture button on the USB adapter serves the same function as the capture button on the probe Th...

Page 12: ...u have purchased the corresponding option you can also use specific test configurations and analyze the fibers automatically upon capturing a picture Button bar Viewing area File name preview Capture...

Page 13: ...ndicates 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 potent...

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Page 15: ...t outdoors ensure that it is protected from liquids dust direct sunlight precipitation and full wind pressure WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active Never look direc...

Page 16: ...uct are located throughout this documentation depending on the action to perform Make sure to read them carefully when they apply to your situation CAUTION EXFO guarantees the specifications and viabi...

Page 17: ...ty Information If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off disconnect the power cable and remove the battery Symbol Meaning Direct current Alternating current Both direct and alternat...

Page 18: ...condensing Maximum operation altitude 2000 m 6562 ft Pollution degree 2 unit connected to external power supply a 3 unit operated from batteries b a Use the external power supply indoors only b Equipm...

Page 19: ...hese settings are stored for each user and kept for future work sessions Changing the Fiber Inspection Probe Tip You can use various tips depending on the type of connector you are inspecting For more...

Page 20: ...an adjust brightness and contrast in order to better view the fiber under inspection To adjust brightness or contrast 1 From the main window click Video Control 2 Use the contrast and brightness slide...

Page 21: ...ation you select different options will be available Note The multiple fiber connector option is only available if you have purchased this option Note The mode of operation is kept in memory when you...

Page 22: ...overwrite files by mistake You can select which item goes in the file name as well as the type of separator you want to use in between A preview is available to show you the final output of the file n...

Page 23: ...ting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax Fiber Inspection Probe 17 Setting up Autonaming To set the autonaming scheme 1 From the main window select User Preferences 2 Select the Filename t...

Page 24: ...er of the items in the name goes from top to bottom use the up and down arrow buttons to change the order 4 Select a separator for the items in the list 5 Click Apply to confirm your choice and contin...

Page 25: ...is not directly part of the application you must change it manually The items you can customize are the following Cable ID Fiber ID Connector ID Location Note Should you change the user interface lang...

Page 26: ...Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax 20 FIP 400 Identifying Fibers To add information to the fibers 1 From the main window select User Preferences...

Page 27: ...he file name automatically using the step size you select In multiple fiber connector mode the start and stop values can be used to indicate the number of fibers in the connector The application will...

Page 28: ...s that you have added from the User Preferences window will already appear on screen Note In single fiber connector mode if you change items in the file name identification you will notice that the na...

Page 29: ...de UTF 16 encoding 3 Modify the four identifiers to reflect the desired changes You can set them to be visible or not as well The identifiers are limited to 15 characters Special characters are not su...

Page 30: ...ions according to the type of fiber you are analyzing the connector type or the type of defect you are looking for Note If you have purchased the analysis option some test configurations as per IEC 61...

Page 31: ...er Inspection Probe 25 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations Optional To select a test configuration 1 From the main window select Test Config then Select OR Click 2 In the list of available test...

Page 32: ...rMax 26 FIP 400 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations Optional To create a test configuration 1 From the main window select Test Config then Manage 2 Select the configuration that is the closest...

Page 33: ...s a suffix will automatically be added so as not to overwrite files Connector type select which type of connector you are using for your inspection Fiber type Select whether you are inspecting singlem...

Page 34: ...and per anomaly type scratches or defects The thresholds are divided into three categories Any this enables the next criterion which requires a specific value 1 to 10 the next criterion is automatica...

Page 35: ...ns Optional To edit a test configuration 1 From the main window select Test Config then Manage 2 Select the configuration you want to edit then click Modify Note You cannot edit standard or enlarged a...

Page 36: ...aging and Selecting Test Configurations Optional To delete a test configuration 1 From the main window select Test Config then Manage 2 Select the configuration you want to remove then click Delete No...

Page 37: ...tion files Custom In Windows Vista or 7 on a computer C ProgramData Exfo ConnectorMax Test configuration files Custom On an FTB 1 or FTB 200 v2 unit D Documents and Settings All Users Application Data...

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Page 39: ...ct ConnectorMax You can also use the direct Windows shortcut Start Programs EXFO Programs ConnectorMax On an FTB 200 v2 select the Probe button in the Compact ToolBox main window On an FTB 1 from the...

Page 40: ...ss the On Off button for approximately 2 seconds to turn on the FIP Viewer 5 Adjust the image to have the best view of the fiber end 6 If the fiber end is dirty remove it from the probe clean it and r...

Page 41: ...ends in live mode 1 Install a probe tip see Changing the Fiber Inspection Probe Tip on page 13 2 Insert the fiber into the probe tip 3 Connect your Fiber Inspection Probe to the USB video adapter and...

Page 42: ...timized for a capture A green indicator shows a picture that can be captured and analyzed Analysis will be more difficult with a yellow indicator and impossible with a red indicator To capture an imag...

Page 43: ...file at any time even if you have not reached the maximum incremental value set While capturing the files you can browse through the acquisitions you have made You will notice that the Video Control b...

Page 44: ...single fiber connector mode retesting a fiber is only possible on the most recent capture In multiple fiber connector mode you can reset a specific fiber within the capture or reset the whole connecto...

Page 45: ...n multiple fiber connector mode the option is set automatically to Manual and you cannot change it To save files automatically or automatically when the status is set to Pass 1 From the main window se...

Page 46: ...menu then Save As to change the file name or location Note If you change the location for saving the files this location will remain as the default location for the remainder of the work session or un...

Page 47: ...gle fiber and multiple fiber test modes are available under the folder where ConnectorMax was installed under a folder named UserSamples To open a file 1 From the main window select File and then Open...

Page 48: ...ass fail analyses according to the criteria you have set The analysis option enables all of the tabs in the viewing area whereas the inspection only option only enables the Image and Identification ta...

Page 49: ...e analysis is pass or select the manual save option if you only want to save specific analyses Note The automated save option is only available if you have purchased the analysis option If you only ha...

Page 50: ...ge all of the tabs in the viewing area will be available with information about the results This information is read only except for the Information tab and shows you the details you would see in the...

Page 51: ...s Fiber Inspection Probe 45 Analyzing Captures Optional Single Fiber Connector Mode Only The Overlay tab shows the status of the analysis the analysis zones and any anomalies defects scratches found o...

Page 52: ...iber Ends 46 FIP 400 Analyzing Captures Optional Single Fiber Connector Mode Only The Results tab shows detailed information for scratches and defects detected in each test zone and the corresponding...

Page 53: ...Fiber Ends Fiber Inspection Probe 47 Analyzing Captures Optional Single Fiber Connector Mode Only The Test Configuration tab shows the detail of the test configuration you had selected to perform thi...

Page 54: ...hical elements and puts them in the folder separately The mhtml report gathers all of the graphical elements and report text into one file Note The mhtml format is automatically supported in Microsoft...

Page 55: ...Preferences 2 Under the General tab select Generate report on save 3 Select the type of report you want 4 If you want to change the default location where the reports will be saved you can do so by u...

Page 56: ...ly 1 From the main window click OR Select the File menu then Report 2 Select the type of report you want to create and the location for the report 3 Click Save to close the window You can now open the...

Page 57: ...lean and dry area Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or into the uni...

Page 58: ...e batteries are charging Replacing Batteries Your unit uses batteries with built in protection that have been especially designed for EXFO For this reason you can only replace the main battery with a...

Page 59: ...battery compartment door located at the back of the unit 4 Replace the battery respecting the polarity 5 Close the battery compartment door Recycling and Disposal Applies to European Union Only For c...

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Page 61: ...connected properly Ensure that the connector is aligned properly Ensure that the focus value is sufficient to perform the analysis Ensure that the contrast and brightness values are appropriate in th...

Page 62: ...ation about technical support and for a list of other worldwide locations visit the EXFO Web site at www exfo com If you have comments or suggestions about this user documentation you can send them to...

Page 63: ...ormation for technical support in the About window To view ConnectorMax information On a computer an FTB 500 or an FTB 1 from the main window click On an FTB 200 v2 Compact Modular Platform select the...

Page 64: ...e unit Transportation damage can occur from improper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping Avo...

Page 65: ...ing the warranty period and found to meet all published specifications EXFO will charge standard calibration fees THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUD...

Page 66: ...without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps batteries and universal interfaces EUI used with EXFO products...

Page 67: ...he conditions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip EXFO will refuse and retu...

Page 68: ...and Canada Tel 1 418 683 5498 Fax 1 418 683 9224 support exfo com EXFO Europe Service Center Winchester House School Lane Chandlers Ford Hampshire S053 4DG ENGLAND Tel 44 2380 246800 Fax 44 2380 24680...

Page 69: ...tware IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only To obtain this product s most recent technica...

Page 70: ...Technical Specifications 64 FIP 400 Video Inspection Probe Video Inspection Probe Fiber Probe Viewer USB Converter...

Page 71: ...m tip for APC connector FIPT 400 U12MA X X ST tip for UPC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 ST X X FC and SC tip for bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 FC SC X X Uni 2 5 mm tip for PC connector FIPT 400 U25M X X Exten...

Page 72: ...FIPT 400 LC A6 X LX5 tip for UPC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 LX5 X LX5 tip for APC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 LX5 APC X MTP APC tip for bulkhead adapter Extended Improved FIPT 400 MTPA2 X MTP2 tip for bu...

Page 73: ...plication 33 configurations test 24 ConnectorMax exiting 33 introduction 6 starting 33 contrast 14 conventions safety 7 copying configuration to another unit 31 creating reports 48 custom configuratio...

Page 74: ...ab 45 P probe capture button 1 focus knob 1 fold out clip 1 magnification control button 1 protective cap 1 retaining nut 1 product identification label 56 specifications 63 R reports 48 results tab 4...

Page 75: ...g 24 tips changing 13 types 2 tool for analysis 42 transferring test configurations 31 transportation requirements 51 58 type of fiber 15 U USB adapter 5 connector 5 V video image adjustment 14 viewin...

Page 76: ...363 2006 X Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 SJ T11363 2006 Pa...

Page 77: ...MARKING REQUIREMENTS Product Environmental protection use period years Logo This Exfo product EXFO 10 Batterya a a If applicable 5...

Page 78: ...XFO ASIA PACIFIC 62 Ubi Road 1 09 01 02 Oxley Bizhub 2 SINGAPORE 408734 Tel 65 6333 8241 Fax 65 6333 8242 EXFO CHINA Beijing Global Trade Center Tower C Room 1207 36 North Third Ring Road East Dongche...

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