EXFO FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe Multifiber - Manual

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Fiber Inspection Probe
FIP-400B and
ConnectorMax2
The FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe is a portable video microscope used to inspect fiber-optic terminations.
Using ConnectorMax2, the dedicated software, you can view the fiber directly, or capture and analyze the
results.
You can use different probe tips depending on the type of connector you are testing.
Changing Probe Tips
2
Remove tip.
3
Insert MTP/MPO single-row or
multi-row tip in, aligning the
notch on the tip properly on the
probe.
4
Retighten tip retaining nut.
Note: The display may be slightly different depending on the platform or computer on which you are
using ConnectorMax2.
1 Untighten tip retaining nut.
1
Connect the multiple-fiber
connector and UPC/APC
nozzle to the FIP-400B.
2 Inspect the patch panel
connector.
1 Connect the mating adapter to
the patchcord.
2
Inspect the patchcord connector.
With the FIP-400B, you can inspect a patch panel and a patchcord using the same multi-row or single-row
MTP/MPO tip and nozzle.
Inspecting Patch Panels and Patchcords
3
Tap Process.
4 Use the tabs to view
the analysis results.
Note: The FIP status LED is lighted according to the analysis results of the current fiber.
Pass/Fail status of all analyzed
fibers.
Pass/Fail status of
current fiber.
Use the navigation bar to select any of
the captured fibers and review results.
Tap Reset to overwrite the analysis results of a
single fiber.
5
6
7 Tap Capture to return to Live Video mode and inspect
the next fiber.
Patch Panel
Patchcord
Quick Reference Guide
© 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in Canada (2014-09)
P/N: 1066788
Version: 1.0.0.1
For more information,
refer to the user guide.
Multiple-Fiber Connector Inspection