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Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2

Fiber Inspection Probe

Probe Tips

Probe Tips

The FIP-400B comes with two interchangeable tips included in two
different packages (UPC or APC). Additional models are also available.

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UPC package:

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FIPT-400-FC-SC: FC-SC Bulkhead tip

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FIPT-400-U25M: Universal patchcord tip (2.5 mm ferrule)

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APC package:

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FIPT-400-SC-APC: SC APC tip for bulkhead adapter

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FIPT-400-U25MA: Universal patchcord tip for 2.5 mm ferrules

Other tip models are available for various bulkhead adapters and
patchcord connectors. For more information about tips and their use, see
the

Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility Chart

on page 95, or visit the

EXFO Web site.

Summary of Contents for FIP-400B

Page 1: ...User Guide Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 FIP 400B...

Page 2: ...nts 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 Government Entities CAGE code un...

Page 3: ...ions 40 Reverting to Factory Settings 42 Changing Fiber Information of Existing Captures 43 4 Inspecting Fiber Ends 45 Inspecting Fiber Ends Single Fiber and Transceiver Fiber Receptacles 45 Setting U...

Page 4: ...Contacting the Technical Support Group 86 Viewing Information about ConnectorMax2 87 Viewing Online Help 87 Transportation 87 7 Warranty 89 General Information 89 Liability 90 Exclusions 90 Certifica...

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: ...rs Probe The FIP 400B is designed to be an intuitive easy to use piece of equipment This video microscope is used for inspecting fiber ends The focus knob can be turned in either direction to focus th...

Page 8: ...probe comes equipped with a protective cap that fits over basic tips therefore you do not need to remove the tip before putting the cap on Available Models The features available for your probe are au...

Page 9: ...UPC package FIPT 400 FC SC FC SC Bulkhead tip FIPT 400 U25M Universal patchcord tip 2 5 mm ferrule APC package FIPT 400 SC APC SC APC tip for bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 U25MA Universal patchcord tip f...

Page 10: ...ng mode The auto focus process starts automatically when you insert an optical fiber connector FIP 430B only Auto focus in progress FIP 430B only Probe is initializing Flashing red There is a major pr...

Page 11: ...onfigurations and analyze the fibers automatically upon capturing a picture This application is available on the MAX FIP Viewer Button bar Viewing area Probe connection status Image Results and Power...

Page 12: ...k WARNING Indicates 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 Indicat...

Page 13: ...s radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by this unit IMPORTANT When you see the following symbol on your unit make sure that you refer to the instructions provided in your user document...

Page 14: ...0 C 14 F to 122 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Maximum operation altitude 2000 m 6562 ft Pollution degree 3 a a Equipment should be normally protected against ex...

Page 15: ...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 information about tips you can use see the Fiber I...

Page 16: ...ds to the automatic brightness mode The brightness automatically returns to 50 when you exit the application and the probe is still connected when the application is open and you plug and unplug the p...

Page 17: ...eturns to the FIP controls default mode after 10 seconds of inactivity Note To optimize the analysis of the connector EXFO recommends to set the brightness to Auto most of the time When the brightness...

Page 18: ...ile name can be incremented using one or more identifiers Selecting a single identifier will follow the incrementation or decrementation value you have set For single fibers SF or Transceivers when se...

Page 19: ...result is saved you have to return to the Live video mode so that the application prepares the next file name by incrementing or decrementing the suffix Note If you choose not to save a particular fil...

Page 20: ...on Probe and ConnectorMax2 14 FIP 400B Setting up Autonaming To configure the automatic file naming 1 From the Main Menu tap Identification 2 From the Apply to list ensure that Next capture or Current...

Page 21: ...es is available If you select None it disables the field from the list Next capture and Current and Next capture Note When in Current capture the identifiers set to None disappear from the list Note T...

Page 22: ...ng 4 If you want to increment automatically the cable ID the fiber ID the location A and or B the Connector ID or the Frame proceed as follows 4a Tap the Increment button 4b In the Increment window se...

Page 23: ...est For a given identifier when the increment value reaches the stop value the incrementation automatically switches to the next identifier The order of the identifiers in the increment window and the...

Page 24: ...with the up and down arrow buttons 6 Tap OK to confirm your new settings and to return to the main window The new settings will apply the next time you perform a capture Items that can be included in...

Page 25: ...tion Probe 19 Setting up Autonaming To clear the values 1 From the Main Menu tap Identification 2 In the Apply to list select Next capture 3 Tap the Clear Values button 4 Tap OK to return to the main...

Page 26: ...pe of anomaly you are looking for Note If you have the FIP 420B or FIP 430B probe some test configurations as per IEC 61300 3 35 and IPC 8497 1 standards and other configurations with an enlarged adhe...

Page 27: ...ng up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 21 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To select a test configuration 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select...

Page 28: ...and Selecting Test Configurations 3 If necessary in the Apply to list select Next capture 4 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row 5 In the list of avai...

Page 29: ...ng up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 23 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To create a test configuration 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select...

Page 30: ...ing Test Configurations 3 If necessary in the Apply to list select Next capture 4 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row 5 Select the row corresponding t...

Page 31: ...parameters as needed Configuration name the application suggests a name for the configuration You can change it as needed maximum 256 characters but if you select a name that already exists a suffix...

Page 32: ...fault Zone diameters You can change the zone dimension for single fiber connectors and Transceiver fiber receptacles Note Zone C adhesive cannot be removed and the superior diameter of zone D cannot e...

Page 33: ...rs as needed to indicate whether you want to be notified of scratches defects or both for each zone in the fiber then set thresholds for each item you select You can set up to 3 criteria per zone and...

Page 34: ...your choice and close the window OR Use the Config Details arrow to go back to the Configuration Details window and configure other parameters 8 If necessary use the Config Details arrow to go back to...

Page 35: ...ing up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 29 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To edit a test configuration 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select...

Page 36: ...list select Next capture 4 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row 5 Select the configuration you want to edit and tap the button at the end of the row No...

Page 37: ...ng up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 31 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To delete a test configuration 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select...

Page 38: ...ng and Selecting Test Configurations 3 If necessary in the Apply to list select Next capture 4 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row IMPORTANT The appli...

Page 39: ...Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 33 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations 5 Select the row corresponding to the configuration you want to remove then tap Delete Note You cannot del...

Page 40: ...Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 34 FIP 400B Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To import test configurations 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select FIP...

Page 41: ...on Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 35 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations 3 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row 4 From the FIP C...

Page 42: ...etting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 36 FIP 400B Managing and Selecting Test Configurations 5 From the Open dialog box select the file you want to import 6 Tap OK to close the windo...

Page 43: ...ing up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 37 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations To export test configurations 1 From the Main Menu select Test Config 2 Select...

Page 44: ...ting Test Configurations 3 Choose the type of connector you want to use and tap the button at the end of the row 4 From the FIP Configuration window select the row corresponding to the test configurat...

Page 45: ...be and ConnectorMax2 Fiber Inspection Probe 39 Managing and Selecting Test Configurations 6 From the Save As dialog box select the folder where you want to export your file 7 If desired modify the fil...

Page 46: ...ter measurements You can set thresholds for absolute power and insertion loss You can set different pass fail thresholds for each available test wavelength or apply the same thresholds to all waveleng...

Page 47: ...pection Probe 41 Editing the Power Meter Test Configurations 2 Select Power Meter 3 In the Apply to list select Next capture 4 Select the desired wavelength 5 Set the pass fail thresholds for the sele...

Page 48: ...te power units 7 If you want to see the pass fail status check the Apply thresholds Pass Fail status option Reverting to Factory Settings At any time in the application you can revert to factory setti...

Page 49: ...ion for an existing capture This information is provided by the automatic file naming The procedure is almost the same as the one for autonaming but the changes apply to the current capture only To ch...

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Page 51: ...nnected if you disconnect the probe the application will show an empty window The controls become available again as soon as you reconnect the probe no need to restart the application Note When the in...

Page 52: ...yellow indicator and impossible with a red indicator A vertical black bar displays the peak focus level Note The peak focus level is shown only when the auto focus sequence is complete For more infor...

Page 53: ...Fiber Ends Single Fiber and Transceiver Fiber Receptacles 4 Start ConnectorMax2 if it is not already started 5 Ensure to configure the automatic file naming see Setting up Autonaming on page 12 6 Choo...

Page 54: ...he image focus to have the best view of the fiber end If you have an FIP 430B activate the auto centering and the auto focus For more information see Analyzing Captures on page 64 8 If the fiber end i...

Page 55: ...pecting and analyzing connectors and fibers you can use the batch inspection feature With this feature all fibers are captured and previewed one after the other for a configured period of time Then th...

Page 56: ...ich of the connectors in a multifiber connector is being inspected It is possible to see four fibers at a time when the overlay is displayed Note The FIP 410B probe does not display the overlay in mul...

Page 57: ...er The multifiber inspection with a FIP 430B probe allows you to see multiple fibers at a time You can capture images of your inspections to include in reports or save them for future analyses This is...

Page 58: ...ndicator and impossible with a red indicator A vertical black bar displays the peak focus level Note The peak focus level is shown only when the auto focus sequence is complete To speed up the process...

Page 59: ...see Changing the Fiber Inspection Probe Tip on page 9 2 Insert the fiber into the probe tip 3 Insert replaceable APC or UPC nozzle in and tighten it turn clockwise 4 For patchcord inspection insert a...

Page 60: ...pecting Fiber Ends Multifiber 6 Start ConnectorMax2 if it is not already started 7 Ensure to configure the automatic file naming see Setting up Autonaming on page 12 8 Choose the type of connector you...

Page 61: ...P MPO selected by default or Optitap 10 Depending on the probe you are using proceed as follows If you have an FIP 420B activate the auto centering If you have an FIP 430B activate the auto centering...

Page 62: ...Note The FIP 420B and FIP 430B probes show a low magnification connector image in the overlay 13 Center the appropriate connector in the array For multi row tips use the Y wheel to select the required...

Page 63: ...focus manually 15 If the fiber end is dirty remove it from the probe clean it and reinspect it 16 When in high magnification level press Capture OR Press the Fiber Inspection Probe handset button 17 I...

Page 64: ...is dirty and you want to clean it and test it again However if you have saved the file the next capture you take will be incremented instead of replacing the current file In order to avoid this incre...

Page 65: ...a Fiber Multifiber To retest a fiber in Capture mode 1 Use the list to navigate between the captured fibers 2 Tap Reset To view next fiber To view previous fiber To retest a fiber To minimize or maxim...

Page 66: ...s of the result or automatically when the result is Pass only Note Saving a file automatically after a capture is not possible in multifiber mode Note When you return to the Live mode your file name s...

Page 67: ...d regardless of the result all models saved if the result of the analysis is pass only available with the FIP 420B and FIP 430B models or select the manual save option if you only want to save specifi...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...a legacy image file taken from a previous fiber inspection The cmax files when saved with the ConnectorMax 2 application are compatible with ConnectorMax2 files However the cmax2 files can be opened w...

Page 70: ...centering check box auto focus The auto focus focuses on the connector image It is enabled if the auto centering is activated and only in high magnification The auto focus is only possible in Live vid...

Page 71: ...ected and the conditions allow the analysis Black The item is selected but the conditions do not allow the analysis The auto focus process was aborted by the user Red The application is in timeout sta...

Page 72: ...time depends on the number of fibers to be analyzed The global status is displayed in the upper right part of the window after an analysis The Image and Results tabs are displayed when a capture is m...

Page 73: ...e status per zone the analysis zones any anomaly defects scratches found on the fiber endface and the global status in the upper right part of the main window The color of the circles shows the status...

Page 74: ...ay is shown after an analysis but you can hide it using the Hide Overlay button The Results tab shows detailed information for scratches and defects detected in each test zone and the corresponding te...

Page 75: ...layed in the left side bar of the main window However you can hide them This option is present on all platforms even if no power meter or VFL is available except on computers To display or hide the po...

Page 76: ...rning to the Live video mode This option is present on all platforms even if no power meter is available except on computers To clear power meter measurements automatically 1 From the main window sele...

Page 77: ...ther in Live mode or Capture mode For the MAX 700B platform you can either perform measurements manually and select each wavelength yourself or you can use the auto wavelength and auto switching modes...

Page 78: ...a separate tab see Measuring Power or Insertion Loss on page 71 The global pass fail status also takes the power meter measurements into account To view power or insertion loss measurements Select th...

Page 79: ...dentify the fiber under test which could be particularly useful when working with cables containing many fibers From its dedicated port the VFL emits a red signal which becomes visible at the location...

Page 80: ...only in Capture mode Note The report may include the OPM results or not Even if there are no OPM results the report title still mentions OPM results and the global pass fail includes both FIP and OPM...

Page 81: ...75 Creating Reports To activate automated report creation 1 From the main window select User Preferences 2 Select the General tab 3 Under File Functionalities select Generate report on save 4 Tap OK...

Page 82: ...Fiber Ends 76 FIP 400B Creating Reports To create a report manually 1 From the main window tap OR Select the File menu then Report 2 From the Save As dialog box select a folder or create one to save...

Page 83: ...nefit from the updates of your unit each time you use it The firmware and software updates can be recommended or required To notify you a message box appears each time a firmware or software update is...

Page 84: ...indow select User Preferences 2 Select the General tab 3 Under Display choose the appropriate option 4 Tap OK to confirm your choice and close the window Note By default both check boxes are selected...

Page 85: ...ware upgrade when ConnectorMax2 prompts you 2 During the upgrade process the Found New Hardware wizard can be displayed In this case if the application prompts you to connect to Windows Update to sear...

Page 86: ...s and then click Finish when the installation is complete 6 When the application displays an error message indicating that the FIP firmware update has failed click OK to close the message The automati...

Page 87: ...erature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit turn off the power immediately and let the unit dry completely Recycling and Disposal Applie...

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Page 89: ...nsure that you are using a high magnitude level I cannot see the fiber on screen Connect the probe to the USB port of the unit Verify the probe connection status to see if ConnectorMax2 is detecting t...

Page 90: ...hen the fiber connector is detected this will then initiate the auto focus sequence Refresh rate is very low Ensure that the CPU throttling is not in degrade mode Choose another power scheme which is...

Page 91: ...hen the Dell Webcam Central software is installed and the Show Original Video option is enabled Ensure to disable the Show Original Video option An error message regarding the initialization of the ap...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...ine Help You can view the online help for ConnectorMax2 at any time To view the online help From the main window tap Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting...

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Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 product...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...m x 912 m low mag Light source Blue LED Lighting technique Coaxial Capture button Available on all models Magnification button Available on all models Digital magnification Three levels Connector USB...

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Page 101: ...P 430B Uni 2 5mm for PC connector FIPT 400 U25M OK OK OK OK Uni 2 5mm for APC connector FIPT 400 U25MA OK OK OK OK Uni 1 25mm for PC Connector FIPT 400 U12M OK OK OK OK Uni 1 25mm for APC connector FI...

Page 102: ...ODC 2 Pin Plug female Guide tip FIPT 400 ODC 2PIN P OK OK OK OK D4 bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 D4 OK OK OK OK FIPT 400 U20M2 is for male ferule connector FIPT 400 U20M2 OK OK OK OK FIPT 400 Lemo for bul...

Page 103: ...400 LC L 137 OK OK OK NO LX5 for UPC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 LX 5 OK OK OK OK LX5 for APC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 LX5 APC OK NO OK OK MTP APC Tip for bulkhead adapter Extended Improved FIPT 400 MT...

Page 104: ...adapter FIPT 400 MTRJ OK NO NO NO SC APC for bulkhead FIPT 400 SC APC OK OK OK OK Extended SC tip for PC bulkhead adapter FIPT 400 SC L OK OK OK NO 149 mm Extended SC tip for PC bulkhead adapter FIPT...

Page 105: ...g front panel 81 configurations test 20 ConnectorMax2 introduction 5 conventions safety 6 creating report 74 test configurations 23 custom configurations creating 23 deleting 31 editing 29 exporting 3...

Page 106: ...nt 71 inspecting multifiber fiber ends 51 single fiber ends 45 inspection mode capture 45 51 live 45 51 internal temperature 2 45 L label identification 86 LED 4 legacy picture files 63 live mode 45 5...

Page 107: ...ping to EXFO 91 specifications product 93 status after analysis 66 features 65 storage requirements 81 storing autonaming 12 changing default name 12 files 60 symbols safety 6 T tabs Image 67 Results...

Page 108: ...Index 102 FIP 400B W warm up 2 45 warranty certification 90 exclusions 90 general 89 liability 90 null and void 89 watermark 45 51...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...MARKING REQUIREMENTS Product Environmental protection use period years Logo This E 2 product EXFO 10 Batterya a a If applicable 5...

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