environments.
Fiber Inspection Scopes provide a magnified image of the fiber optics connector’s End Face, focusing on the contact areas (prone to
loss or damage by mating). Images, visual inspection and automated tools are often used to grade the health and cleanliness of
connectors, after polishing or cleaning and before being used.
9.1.4 Fiber Connectors and Test Gear Vulnerabilities
Opposed to the permanent or semi-permanent connections often found in network environments, “promiscuous” Test Equipment
and their patch cords connect to multiple devices on a daily basis, increasing the chances to damage or get damaged. Extra care
must be taken, not only to avoid potentially expensive damage, but to make sure that any tests and their results remain valid. Bad
fiber or dirty/damaged connectors can result in false anomalies, defects or errors, even expensive repairs.
9.1.5 About the DI-1000 Fiber Inspection Scope
Digital Fiber Inspection Probe
Native USB 2.0 (no adapters required, no image degradation)
Compatible with existing UX400, TX300S, FX300, RXT-1200 and SunLite OTDR
Precise and stable single-finger focus knob for one hand operation
Blue light source for better contrast
400X magnification
Interchangeable tips – Most commonly used tips are available (FC, SC, LC, ST, MTP, E2000, including PC, APC, 60° angled
tips, among others)
Compatible with VeEX test sets offering built-in Auto Focus-Detection & Analysis
Ergonomic design
9.1.6 Fiber Connector Inspection Setup
The Setup tab allows basic settings
File Prefix:
String of alphanumeric characters to be appended at the beginning of the file name, every time the results are saved.
For example Fiber0239-
Starting #:
Every time a result is saved, this suffix number will automatically increment. Manually enter the initial value here.
Auto Freeze:
This is amount of time the optional Auto Focus Detection feature will look for a stable in-focus image before
automatically freezing the image and starting an analysis. Select Never, if manual capture or real-time analysis is desired. Auto
freeze comes handy when both hands are tied (e.g. one holding the connector and the other holding the probe, or working on a
pole)
Scope Mode:
Use Local for USB fiber inspection scopes that directly attached to the test set. Use Remote if the probe is attached to
a wireless transmitter using WiFi connection.
9.1.7 Capture Tab (View)
The Capture tab is the main user interface for the connectors’ face inspection and analysis. It presents a real-time view of the
connector’s end face allowing for alignment and focus.
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