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User GuideFiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2FIP-400B

Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax24 FIP-400BLED IndicatorLED IndicatorThe LED located on the probe gives you informatio

Fiber Inspection Probe 95B Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility ChartThe table below establishes the Fiber Inspection Probe tip compatibility with

Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility Chart96 FIP-400BMU-L for UPC bulkhead adapterFIPT-400-MU-L OK OK OK OK149 mm, Extended MU tip for PC bulkhead

Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility ChartFiber Inspection Probe 97LC for PC bulkhead FIPT-400-LC OK OK OK OKLC for APC bulkhead adapterFIPT-400-L

Fiber Inspection Probe Tip Compatibility Chart98 FIP-400BContact your vendor for additional information regarding the most recent Fiber Inspection Pro

IndexFiber Inspection Probe 99IndexAabout window... 87after-sales service ...

Index100 FIP-400Bprobe features ... 64retesting ... 58fileslegacy ...

IndexFiber Inspection Probe 101protective cap... 1retaining nut... 1st

Index102 FIP-400BWwarm-up ... 2, 45warrantycertification ... 90e

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Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax26 FIP-400BConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this guide, you

Fiber Inspection Probe 72 Safety InformationWARNINGDo not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live

Safety Information8 FIP-400BEquipment RatingsTemperature Operation Storage-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)Relativ

Fiber Inspection Probe 93 Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2You can change various settings in ConnectorMax2 such as the default

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax210 FIP-400BAdjusting BrightnessAdjusting BrightnessOnce the probe is connected to a fiber, you

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 11Adjusting Brightness2. Use the brightness slider to set the levels to

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax212 FIP-400BSetting up AutonamingSetting up AutonamingThe autonaming feature is useful to make

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 13Setting up AutonamingLocation 1, Cable 2, Fiber 1Location 1, Cable 2,

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Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax214 FIP-400BSetting up AutonamingTo configure the automatic file naming:1. From the Main Menu,

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 15Setting up Autonaming3. Enter all the information as follows:3a. Loca

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax216 FIP-400BSetting up Autonaming4. If you want to increment automatically the cable ID, the fi

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 17Setting up Autonaming4c. Enter the start, stop and increment values a

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax218 FIP-400BSetting up Autonaming5. Select the desired identifiers to include in the file name.

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 19Setting up AutonamingTo clear the values:1. From the Main Menu, tap I

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax220 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test ConfigurationsManaging and Selecting Test Configuration

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 21Managing and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo select a test configurat

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax222 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations3. If necessary, in the Apply to list, se

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 23Managing and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo create a test configurat

Fiber Inspection Probe iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax224 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations3. If necessary, in the Apply to list, se

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 25Managing and Selecting Test Configurations6. If you want to modify th

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax226 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations Analysis mode: Select the type of analy

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 27Managing and Selecting Test Configurations7. If you want to modify th

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax228 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations7c. Tap OK to confirm your choice and clo

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 29Managing and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo edit a test configuratio

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax230 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations3. If necessary, in the Apply to list, se

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 31Managing and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo delete a test configurat

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax232 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations3. If necessary, in the Apply to list, se

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 33Managing and Selecting Test Configurations5. Select the row correspon

iv FIP-400B5 Maintenance ...81General Maintenance ...

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax234 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo import test configurations:1. From the

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 35Managing and Selecting Test Configurations3. Choose the type of conne

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax236 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations5. From the Open dialog box, select the f

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 37Managing and Selecting Test ConfigurationsTo export test configuratio

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax238 FIP-400BManaging and Selecting Test Configurations3. Choose the type of connector you want

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 39Managing and Selecting Test Configurations6. From the Save As dialog

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax240 FIP-400BEditing the Power Meter Test ConfigurationsEditing the Power Meter Test Configurati

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 41Editing the Power Meter Test Configurations2. Select Power Meter.3. I

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax242 FIP-400BReverting to Factory Settings6. Choose the absolute power units.7. If you want to s

Setting up Your Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 43Changing Fiber Information of Existing CapturesChanging Fiber Informa

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

Fiber Inspection Probe 454 Inspecting Fiber EndsViewing the fiber inspection is done using ConnectorMax2. You can start the application before or afte

Inspecting Fiber Ends46 FIP-400BInspecting Fiber Ends (Single Fiber and Transceiver - Fiber Receptacles)The focus indicator, which is displayed in the

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 47Inspecting Fiber Ends (Single Fiber and Transceiver - Fiber Receptacles)4. Start ConnectorMax2 if it is

Inspecting Fiber Ends48 FIP-400BInspecting Fiber Ends (Single Fiber and Transceiver - Fiber Receptacles)7. Depending on the probe you are using, proce

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 49Setting Up Multifiber InspectionSetting Up Multifiber InspectionInspecting and analyzing multifiber conn

Inspecting Fiber Ends50 FIP-400BDisplaying Multifiber Connector OverlayDisplaying Multifiber Connector OverlayBy default, ConnectorMax2 displays the m

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 51Inspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)In the main window, a blue arrow now indicates the fiber under test.In

Inspecting Fiber Ends52 FIP-400BInspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)The focus indicator, which is displayed in the upper left part of the main window, i

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 53Inspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)To inspect fiber ends (multifiber) in Live mode:1. Install a probe tip

Inspecting Fiber Ends54 FIP-400BInspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)6. Start ConnectorMax2 if it is not already started.7. Ensure to configure the autom

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 55Inspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)9. Choose the type of connector you want to use between MTP/MPO (selec

Inspecting Fiber Ends56 FIP-400BInspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)12. Set the probe to High Magnification.Note: The FIP-420B and FIP-430B probes show

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 57Inspecting Fiber Ends (Multifiber)14. View results on screen.Note: The auto-focus starts automatically o

Inspecting Fiber Ends58 FIP-400BRetesting a Fiber (Multifiber)Retesting a Fiber (Multifiber)Sometimes, a capture will show a fail status, but it could

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 59Retesting a Fiber (Multifiber)To retest a fiber in Capture mode:1. Use the list to navigate between the

Inspecting Fiber Ends60 FIP-400BSaving FilesSaving FilesIn Capture mode, you can save the acquisition files manually for future reference.You can also

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 61Saving Files2. Select the General tab.3. Select whether you want the capture to be automatically saved r

Inspecting Fiber Ends62 FIP-400BSaving FilesTo s av e a fi le :From the main window, tap the button.ORSelect the File menu, then Save to overwrite

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 63Opening and Closing FilesOpening and Closing FilesYou can open captured files directly from the applicat

Fiber Inspection Probe 11 Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2The FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe is a portable video mic

Inspecting Fiber Ends64 FIP-400BAnalyzing CapturesAnalyzing CapturesWith the capture analysis option (FIP-420B and FIP-430B), you can perform automate

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 65Analyzing CapturesAn indicator is located at the left of the available features. The color of this indic

Inspecting Fiber Ends66 FIP-400BAnalyzing CapturesTo select the analysis features:Select the features you need for the capture.The analysis results ar

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 67Analyzing Captures The Image tab shows the snapshot of the fiber when you captured it. You can see all

Inspecting Fiber Ends68 FIP-400BAnalyzing CapturesBy default, the overlay is shown after an analysis, but you can hide it using the Hide Overlay butto

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 69Displaying or Hiding the Power Meter and VFL ControlsDisplaying or Hiding the Power Meter and VFL Contro

Inspecting Fiber Ends70 FIP-400BClearing Power Meter Measurements AutomaticallyClearing Power Meter Measurements AutomaticallyMeasurements can be auto

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 71Measuring Power or Insertion LossMeasuring Power or Insertion LossIf your unit is equipped with a power

Inspecting Fiber Ends72 FIP-400BViewing Power Meter ResultsViewing Power Meter ResultsYou can view the power meter results stored in memory in a separ

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 73Identifying Fiber Faults Visually with the VFLIdentifying Fiber Faults Visually with the VFLYour unit ca

Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax22 FIP-400BAvailable Models The retaining nut holds tips securely in place, ensuring

Inspecting Fiber Ends74 FIP-400BCreating ReportsCreating ReportsYou can create a report based on the current inspection and analysis results. This rep

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 75Creating ReportsTo activate automated report creation:1. From the main window, select User Preferences.2

Inspecting Fiber Ends76 FIP-400BCreating ReportsTo create a report manually:1. From the main window, tap .ORSelect the File menu, then Report.2. From

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 77Updating the Firmware and Software3. If desired, modify the file name.4. Tap OK to close the window.You

Inspecting Fiber Ends78 FIP-400BUpdating the Firmware and SoftwareOnce an update is started, follow the indications to complete the process.To be noti

Inspecting Fiber EndsFiber Inspection Probe 79Updating the Firmware and SoftwareTo configure the USB driver for your fiber inspection probe:1. Confirm

Inspecting Fiber Ends80 FIP-400BUpdating the Firmware and Software4. The wizard may display a warning message indicating that the hardware has not pas

Fiber Inspection Probe 815 MaintenanceGeneral MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit cas

Fiber Inspection Probe 836 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsThe table below presents common problems and their solutions.Problem SolutionI cannot

Introducing the FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe and ConnectorMax2Fiber Inspection Probe 3Probe TipsProbe TipsThe FIP-400B comes with two interchangeab

Troubleshooting84 FIP-400BSolving Common ProblemsThe analysis was interrupted before it was completeFIP_ERROR_CODE_101 Ensure that the Live video mod

TroubleshootingFiber Inspection Probe 85Solving Common ProblemsOn a Dell computer, the same image is displayed twice, one on top of the other, when th

Troubleshooting86 FIP-400BContacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technical suppo

TroubleshootingFiber Inspection Probe 87Viewing Information about ConnectorMax2Viewing Information about ConnectorMax2You can view information about C

Fiber Inspection Probe 897 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a perio

Warranty90 FIP-400BLiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fail

WarrantyFiber Inspection Probe 91Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following t

Warranty92 FIP-400BEXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized ser

Fiber Inspection Probe 93A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presente