Exfo FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

User GuideFiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFIP-400

Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax4 FIP-400FIP Viewer (Optional)The two LEDs located on the front of the FIP Viewer provi

Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 5USB Adapter (Optional)USB Adapter (Optional)The USB adapter is

Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax6 FIP-400ConnectorMax SoftwareConnectorMax SoftwareConnectorMax is the application used

Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 7ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in thi

Fiber Inspection Probe 92 Safety InformationWARNING Use only the listed and certified AC adapter/charger provided by EXFO with your unit. It provides

Safety Information10 FIP-400IMPORTANTOther safety instructions relevant for your product are located throughout this documentation, depending on the a

Safety InformationFiber Inspection Probe 11Other Safety Symbols on Your UnitOther Safety Symbols on Your UnitOne or more of the following symbols may

Safety Information12 FIP-400Electrical Safety InformationEquipment RatingsTemperature Operation Storage Battery operated: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to

Fiber Inspection Probe 133 Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxYou can change various settings in ConnectorMax such as the brightne

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Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax14 FIP-400Adjusting Brightness and ContrastAdjusting Brightness and ContrastOnce the probe is c

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 15Selecting the Mode of OperationSelecting the Mode of OperationConnecto

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax16 FIP-400Setting up Autonaming3. If you are testing single-fiber connectors and have purchased

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 17Setting up AutonamingTo set the autonaming scheme:1. From the main win

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax18 FIP-400Setting up Autonaming3. Select which items you want to include in the file name. The

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 19Identifying FibersIdentifying FibersConnectorMax allows you to add inf

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax20 FIP-400Identifying FibersTo add information to the fibers:1. From the main window, select Us

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 21Identifying Fibers2. Select the Identification tab.3. Fill out the box

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax22 FIP-400Identifying FibersTo change fiber information once you have made a capture:From the m

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 23Identifying FibersTo customize the identification items:1. Depending o

Fiber Inspection Probe iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax24 FIP-400Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)To revert to the factory identif

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 25Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)To select a test

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax26 FIP-400Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)To create a test configuration:1

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 27Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)3. In the General

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax28 FIP-400Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)4. Under the various layer tabs,

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 29Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)To edit a test co

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax30 FIP-400Managing and Selecting Test Configurations (Optional)To delete a test configuration:1

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 31Reverting to Factory SettingsTo transfer test configurations from one

Fiber Inspection Probe 334 Inspecting Fiber EndsViewing the fiber inspection is done using ConnectorMax. You can start the application before or after

iv FIP-4006 Troubleshooting ...55Contacting the Technical Suppo

Inspecting Fiber Ends34 FIP-400Inspecting Fiber Ends with the FIP ViewerInspecting Fiber Ends with the FIP ViewerYou can connect the Fiber Inspection

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 35Inspecting Fiber Ends with ConnectorMaxInspecting Fiber Ends with ConnectorMaxWhen you connect the Fiber

Inspecting Fiber Ends36 FIP-400Capturing ImagesCapturing ImagesYou can capture images of your inspections to include in reports, or save them for futu

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 37Capturing ImagesIn multiple-fiber connector mode, continue capturing files until you have reached the nu

Inspecting Fiber Ends38 FIP-400Retesting a FiberRetesting a FiberSometimes, a capture will show a fail status, but it could only be because the fiber

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 39Saving FilesSaving FilesIn capture mode, you can save the acquisition files manually for future referenc

Inspecting Fiber Ends40 FIP-400Saving FilesTo s av e a f il e:From the main window, click the button.ORSelect the File menu, then Save to overwrit

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 41Opening and Closing FilesOpening and Closing FilesYou can open captured files directly from the applicat

Inspecting Fiber Ends42 FIP-400Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only)Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mod

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 43Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only)3. Select whether you want the analysis t

Certification InformationFiber Inspection Probe vCertification InformationNorth America Regulatory StatementThis unit was certified by an agency appro

Inspecting Fiber Ends44 FIP-400Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only)Once the analysis option is activated, you will notice t

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 45Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only) The Overlay tab shows the status of the

Inspecting Fiber Ends46 FIP-400Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only) The Results tab shows detailed information for scratch

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 47Analyzing Captures (Optional, Single-Fiber Connector Mode Only) The Test Configuration tab shows the de

Inspecting Fiber Ends48 FIP-400Creating ReportsCreating ReportsYou can create a report based on the current inspection and analysis results (single fi

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 49Creating ReportsTo activate automated report creation:1. From the main window, select User Preferences.2

Inspecting Fiber Ends50 FIP-400Creating ReportsTo create a report manually:1. From the main window, click .ORSelect the File menu, then Report.2. Sel

Fiber Inspection Probe 515 MaintenanceGeneral MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit cas

Maintenance52 FIP-400Charging the Battery in The FIP ViewerCharging the Battery in The FIP ViewerThe new battery in the FIP Viewer must be fully charg

MaintenanceFiber Inspection Probe 53Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)To replace the battery:1. Acquire a new battery from EXFO.2

Fiber Inspection Probe 556 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsThe table below presents common problems and their solutions.Problem SolutionI cannot

Troubleshooting56 FIP-400Contacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technical suppor

TroubleshootingFiber Inspection Probe 57Viewing Information about ConnectorMaxViewing Information about ConnectorMaxYou can view information about Con

Troubleshooting58 FIP-400TransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation dam

Fiber Inspection Probe 597 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a perio

Warranty60 FIP-400LiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failu

WarrantyFiber Inspection Probe 61Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following t

Warranty62 FIP-400EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized serv

Fiber Inspection Probe 63A Technical SpecificationsSoftwareIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information

Fiber Inspection Probe 11 Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxThe FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe is a portable video micros

Technical Specifications64 FIP-400Video Inspection ProbeVideo Inspection ProbeFiber Probe ViewerUSB Converter

Fiber Inspection Probe 65B Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility ChartThe table below establishes the Fiber Inspection Probe tip compatibility with

Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility Chart66 FIP-400Contact your vendor for additional information regarding the most recent Fiber Inspection Prob

IndexFiber Inspection Probe 67IndexAabout window... 57after-sales service ...

Index68 FIP-400information about ConnectorMax... 57inspecting fiber ends... 34, 35inspection modecapture ...

IndexFiber Inspection Probe 69test configurationtab... 47transferring...

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Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2 FIP-400Probe TipsProbe TipsThe FIP-400 comes with two interchangeable tips but other

Introducing the FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMaxFiber Inspection Probe 3FIP Viewer (Optional)FIP Viewer (Optional)You can use the FIP V