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Quick Start Guide: FiberChek™ Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe

 

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Document Num. 22122621, Rev. 100 

December 2017

Chapter 1 

Introduction

 

Thank you for purchasing the FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe.

Inspection of fiber optic interconnects is essential for the optimal performance and longevity of fiber optic 
networks. Every time they are handled, fiber connectors must be inspected to ensure no debris or damage 
is present. VIAVI has made this critical task easier than ever with the FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection 
Probe. Sidewinder’s standalone operation, color touchscreen display, and Wi-Fi connectivity allow fast, reliable 
maintenance of optical connector quality.

For more information, such as product specifications and how-to videos, please visit www.viavisolutions.com/
sidewinder.

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Summary of Contents for FiberChek Sidewinder

Page 1: ...FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...VIAVI Solutions 1 844 GO VIAVI 1 844 468 4284 www viavisolutions com ...

Page 3: ...FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Page iii Document Num 22122621 Rev 100 December 2017 ...

Page 4: ...VI All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted electronically or otherwise without written permission of the publisher Quick Start Guide FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Page iv Document Num 22122621 Rev 100 December 2017 ...

Page 5: ...Chapter 3 Operation 11 Setting Up PASS FAIL Analysis for Multi fiber Connectors 11 Creating or Editing an Optical Setting 13 Working with Groups 16 Connecting Sidewinder to FiberChekPRO 17 Quick Start Guide FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Page v Document Num 22122621 Rev 100 December 2017 ...

Page 6: ...vity of fiber optic networks Every time they are handled fiber connectors must be inspected to ensure no debris or damage is present VIAVI has made this critical task easier than ever with the FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Sidewinder s standalone operation color touchscreen display and Wi Fi connectivity allow fast reliable maintenance of optical connector quality For more information ...

Page 7: ...122621 Rev 100 December 2017 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Power Button Touchscreen Display Action Button Pan Right Pan Left FCPT Series Inspection Tip Magnification Return Button Manual Focus Navigation Control Speaker USB C Interface FCPT Series Inspection Tip Auto Focus Inspection Trigger ...

Page 8: ...ation set the tip with the Side A facing up so that when you hold the Sidewinder with the touchscreen side up the hollow keyed side of the tip is facing toward you Sidewinder is primarily designed to inspect and analyze multi fiber connector end faces such as MTP and MPO but can also be configured to inspect and analyze simplex fibers Sidewinder ships with the FCPP OLA 1 Optical Lens Assembly atta...

Page 9: ...ollow tube on the inside front of the Sidewinder threading it on using the included narrow collar b Once the black tube is installed attach the larger metal body of the FCPT UFBPT to the outside front of the Sidewinder using the larger collar c Note that you may need to move the short black hollow tube manually to attach the FCPT UFBPT Step 10 Attach your simplex tip or barrel a If using a hollow ...

Page 10: ...Quick Start Guide FiberChek Sidewinder MPO Inspection Probe Page 10 Document Num 22122621 Rev 100 December 2017 Chapter 2 Overview Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 2 ...

Page 11: ...r Multi fiber Connectors Step 1 From the Live Inspection View tap the Touchscreen Display to enter the Menu Step 2 Select CONNECTOR SETUP using the Manual Focus Navigation Control then press the Action Button See Figure 1 Step 3 Choose the desired inspection profile using the Manual Focus Navigation Control then press the Action Button See Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 12: ... Step 4 Select the connector configuration number of fibers x number of rows then press the Action Button See Figure 3 Step 5 Select the tip setting then press the Action Button See Figure 4 Step 3 Return to the Live Inspection View by pressing the Autofocus Inspection button Figure 3 Figure 4 Chapter 3 Operation ...

Page 13: ...Launch FiberChekPRO Step 3 Click the Inspection tab at the top of the screen if necessary Step 4 From the Live Image mode in FiberChekPRO ensure the Sidewinder is panned to the leftmost fiber to achieve the optimal lighting value during the lighting adjustment routine Step 5 Open the Setup menu then select your Sidewinder device from the menu Step 6 Select Optical Settings from the left hand pane ...

Page 14: ...ocate a fiber in the array and place a blue circle around its circumference see Figure 6 a The circle should be just inside the fiber s edge b To make the circle larger push the focus wheel up or move the on screen slider to the right c To make the circle smaller push the focus wheel down or move the on screen slider to the left Step 6 Once the blue circle is aligned press NEXT Step 7 Press the AU...

Page 15: ...one indicating whether the result is a PASS double chime or a FAIL long buzzer A green screen with a check graphic indicates a PASS result A red screen with an X graphic indicates a FAIL result The above indicates the result for the entire connector If one or more fibers fail the entire connector is recorded as a FAIL To achieve a PASS result all fibers must individually pass Tap the Touchscreen D...

Page 16: ...tton An on screen keyboard will be displayed which you can use to name your group Step 3 Return to the Live Inspection View by pressing the Autofocus Inspection Trigger once or by pressing the Magnification Return Button twice You may begin performing PASS FAIL analysis as usual See Performing PASS FAIL Analysis Saving an analysis result will add it to the current group Closing the current group S...

Page 17: ...PRO using a USB cable or built in Wi Fi Connecting Sidewinder using Wi Fi Step 1 From Sidewinder s Live Inspection View tap the Touchscreen Display to enter the Menu Step 2 Select RADIO SETTINGS using the Manual Focus Navigation Control then press the Action Button Step 3 Select WiFi ENABLE using the Manual Focus Navigation Control the press the Action Button WiFi ENABLE will be highlighted Step 4...

Page 18: ...cluding but not limited to warranties relating to quality performance non infringement merchantability or fitness for a purpose as well as those arising from any course of dealing usage or trade practice Under no circumstances will VIAVI be liable for any indirect or consequential damages related to breach of this warranty Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice This product was tested and fo...

Page 19: ...é RF canadienne l exposition cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas étre co localisés ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur EU WEEE and Battery Directives This product and the batteries used to power the product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations Viavi ha...

Page 20: ...表在正常操作条件下至少在产品生产日期之后数年内该产品或其配件内含有的有毒 有害物质 不会变异或泄漏 该期限不适用于诸如电池等易耗品 产品生产日期请参见产品的原始校准证书 有毒 有害物质和元素 元器件 铅 Pb 汞 Hg 镉 Cd 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 产品主体 印刷电路板组件 X O O O O O 内部配线 X O O O O O 显示器 O O O O O O 键盘 O O O O O O 电池 O O O O O O 电工零件 X O O O O O 金属外壳零件和紧扣件 O O O O O O 塑料外壳零件 O O O O O O 标签和胶带 O O O O O O 配件 外接电缆和适配器 X O O O O O 手册和其它印刷材料 O O O O O O 包装箱和缚带 O O O O O O 本表是按照 S T 11364 的规定编制的 O 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质...

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