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Section 4: Maintenance

This chapter explains how to clean the lenses and replace the batteries in the OFS 300. 
Other than battery replacement, the repair of this unit in the field is NOT recommended. If 
repair of the OFS 300 is necessary, please contact Noyes Fiber Systems 

Battery Replacement

To replace batteries (refer to Figure 1):
1  Remove the retaining screw.
2  Remove the side cover.
3  Pull out the battery pack and remove the discharged batteries.
4  Replace batteries with two new AA alkaline.
5  Replace the battery pack, side cover, and retaining screw.

Cleaning the Lenses

The Objective lens and Eyepiece lens (refer to Figure 1) must be kept free from dirt or other 
contamination. They should be periodically cleaned using a supply of optical cleaning wipes 
and IPA (Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol 99% or better) or a can of filtered compressed 

Summary of Contents for OFS 300

Page 1: ...OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope User s Guide T e s t I n s p e c t i o n Noyes OFS 300 200C Specs Provided by www AAATesters com ...

Page 2: ...OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope User s Guide 2002 AFL Telecommunications all rights reserved OFS1 00 1000 Revision P 8 03 05 Specifications are subject to change without notice T e s t I n s p e c t i o n ...

Page 3: ...Unauthorized repair or modification Misuse negligence or accident CE Information These instruments have been designed and tested to comply with the relevant sections of any applicable specifications including full compliance with all essential requirements of all applicable EU Directives Returning Equipment To return equipment please contact Noyes to obtain additional information and a Service Reque...

Page 4: ...mer Service 1 Unpacking and Inspection 1 Feature Overview 2 Recommended Accessories 3 Section 2 Functional Description OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope 5 Adapter Cap Mounts 6 Section 3 Operating Instructions Setup 7 Viewing Fiber Ends 8 Section 4 Maintenance Battery Replacement 9 Cleaning the Lenses 9 ...

Page 5: ...ii Section 5 Specifications OFS 300 200C and OFS 300 400C models 11 Appendix A Accessories and Adapter Caps OFS 300 accessories 12 OFS 300 200 adapter caps 13 OFS 300 400 adapter caps 16 ...

Page 6: ...nto optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers Always assume that optical outputs are on CAUTION This instrument contains no user serviceable parts Except for changing a battery this instrument must be returned to Noyes Fiber Systems for repair ...

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Page 8: ...ducts Test Inspection for updates to this manual and additional application information For technical or sales support please contact Noyes Customer Service Contacting Noyes Customer Service You may call Noyes Customer Service between 8 a m and 5 p m United States Eastern Time as follows Phone 800 321 5298 603 528 7780 Fax 603 528 2025 Web www AFLtele com click on Products Test Inspection Unpackin...

Page 9: ...ter User s guide Feature Overview The OFS 300 is a versatile instrument for the inspection of optical fiber connectors By employing a universal adapter mount the OFS 300 offers the ability to inspect virtually any connector style for scratches dirt or other problems normally associated with poor transmission performance Two models of the OFS 300 are available The OFS 300 200C offers precision 200x ...

Page 10: ... The OFS 300 400C utilizes special precentered snap in adapter caps which ensure proper fiber location in the viewing area Recommended Accessories The OFS 300 is supplied with the universal adapter cap that accepts 2 5 mm ferrule connectors such as ST FC and SC However for greatest inspection flexibility additional adapter cap styles are recommended Refer to Appendix for a complete list of available...

Page 11: ...ing to virtually any fiber end face polish geometry while trapping and absorbing contaminants CCT cleaning tips and FCC2 cleaning fluid may be combined into FCP1 fiber optic cleaning kits Noyes offers a complete selection of FCP1 cleaning kits for field cleaning The FCP1 Series of kits delivers compact safe easy to use reliable cleaning for all types of fiber optic connector end faces Visit our web at ...

Page 12: ...cus knob allows focusing the fiber end images Inspection port adapter cap mount accepts Noyes thread on adapter caps Objective lens Power button Illumination port Tripod mount Low battery indicator When flashes indicates that two AA batteries require replacement Retaining screw Side cover Battery pack ...

Page 13: ...sed with all Noyes Fiber Systems Optical Power Meters and Loss Test Sets The OFS 300 400C utilizes special precentered snap in adapter caps which ensure proper fiber location in the viewing area The figure below illustrates the difference between the two adapter cap mounts OFS 300 200C OFS 300 400C ...

Page 14: ... OFS 300 includes a KG3 40 dB IR Safety Filter 3 Connect the cable to be inspected by the OFS 300 to the adapter cap Optional If the opposite end of the cable is accessible it may be placed into the Illumination Port see Figure 1 to illuminate the fiber core for viewing 4 Press the ON button with one hand while adjusting the Focus Knob with the other hand www noyes fiber com 603 528 7780 Power butt...

Page 15: ...condition of the core and cladding Below are the various examples of fiber ends ranging from excellent to very poor conditions Viewing Fiber Ends Excellent condition Scratches and dirt Cleaning residue water or alcohol Severely scratched face Uncleaned lint or dust ...

Page 16: ...to Figure 1 1 Remove the retaining screw 2 Remove the side cover 3 Pull out the battery pack and remove the discharged batteries 4 Replace batteries with two new AA alkaline 5 Replace the battery pack side cover and retaining screw Cleaning the Lenses The Objective lens and Eyepiece lens refer to Figure 1 must be kept free from dirt or other contamination They should be periodically cleaned using ...

Page 17: ... semi abrasive cloth may impair the efficiency of the instrument Be sure to replace the dust cap when the OFS 300 is not being used Note The eyepiece is not to be unscrewed and taken apart The only maintenance to be done is to the outer lens ...

Page 18: ...tion 200X 400X Adapter cap Mount thread on Universal snap in Safety filter Schott KG3 40 dB IR General Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Storage temperature 20 to 50 C Power 2 AA alkaline batteries Weight in use 1 5 lbs 67 kg Size H x W x D 5 x 2 x 8 in 13 x 5 x 20 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 19: ... 200B 5 minimum 2460 10 0001 Spare bulb for OFS 300 400 and OFS 300 200 5 minimum 2900 10 0003 OFS 300 400 zoom lens 200X 400X zoom 1400 01 0055 Soft Carry Case OFS1 00 0100 Hard Carry Case 2900 10 0001 Tripod Stand table top 1400 01 0025 Holster 2900 10 0004 20X Eyepiece Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 20: ...caps fpr OFS 300 200C models Part Number Description 8800 00 0224 1 25mm Universal 8800 00 0214 2 5mm Universal 8800 00 0200 FC 8800 00 0209 SC 8800 00 0202 ST 8800 00 0221 E 2000 8800 00 0204 Biconic 8800 00 0203 SMA 8800 00 0225 LC Simplex Duplex 8800 00 0219 Backplane SC 8800 00 0212 Radiall PFO VFO 8800 00 0210 ESCON ...

Page 21: ...8800 00 0226 MU Simplex 8800 00 0230 MT RJ A side only 8800 00 0231 MT RJ A side or B side 8800 00 0232 Nickle Silver 2 5mm 8800 00 0236 Backplane 1 25 8800 00 0215 FDDI Kit 8800 00 0218 Angled FC 8800 00 0220 Angled SC 8800 00 0229 Angled E 2000 8800 00 0233 MTP 0 Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 22: ...0 00 0235 SMC 0 8800 00 0236 Backplane 1 25 mm 8800 00 0237 MPX 8800 00 0238 Angled MPX 8800 00 0239 RCG 8800 00 0241 0 MT Ferrule 8800 00 0242 8 MT Ferrule 8800 00 0244 1 6mm Ferrule pin 8800 00 0248 2 0mm Ferrule pin Registered Trademark of US Conec Ltd Registered Trademark of TYCO Electronics Corp ...

Page 23: ...n 8800 02 0252 1 25 mm Universal 8800 02 0019 2 5 mm Universal 8800 02 0007 FC 8800 02 0009 SC 8800 02 0014 ST 8800 02 0011 DIN 47256 8800 02 0012 SMA 8800 02 0008 Biconic 8800 02 0010 D4 8800 02 0017 Hughes 8800 02 0032 EC 8800 02 0030 Angled FC Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 24: ...ion 8800 02 0031 Angled SC 8800 02 0102 MTP 8800 02 0103 Angled MTP 8800 02 0056 1 6 mm Ferrule pin 8800 02 0057 2 0 mm Ferrule pin NOTE For an up to date list of adapter caps contact Noyes or visit our web site at ww AFLtele com click on Products Noyes Test Inspection ...

Page 25: ...nk you for choosing Noyes Test Inspection 16 Eastgate Park Road Belmont NH 03220 Phone 800 321 5298 603 528 7780 Fax 603 528 2025 www AFLtele com Products Noyes Test Inspection T e s t I n s p e c t i o n ...

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