EXFO FIP-500, User Manual

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Introducing the FIP-500 Fiber Inspection Scope
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FIP-500
LED Indicators Description
Dual-Function LED
The dual-function LED is located just above the trigger used for captures,
on the front of your unit. It can indicate the status of the inspection or be
used as a flashlight to help you see the connectors you have to inspect in
darker environments (see
Turning on or Turning off the Flashlight
on
page 51).
The table below indicates the possible statuses.
Status Meaning
Blue The unit is ready and operational.
The flashlight feature is disabled.
Blue, blinking The capture process is in progress.
Green, steady for 5 seconds The analysis found no defects or scratches exceeding
the pass criteria.
Red, blinking for 5 seconds

The capture process could not be completed
successfully. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The auto-focus operation has timed out.

There is a mismatch between the number of fibers
found and the selected multi-fiber connector layout.
Red, steady for 5 seconds The analysis found defects or scratches that do not
meet the pass criteria.
White The unit is ready and operational.
The flashlight feature is enabled.