EXFO FIP-400B Fiber Inspection Probe Multifiber - Manual (Page 2)

5
Activate auto centering and auto
focus OR adjust focus to maximize
focus level.
3 Select the multifiber mode OR tap
File, then New.
6 Set start, stop, and step values:
6a
Tap.
6c
Set values.
6d
Tap.
1
Enable
features.
Analyzing Connectors
With the capture analysis option (FIP-420B and FIP-430B), you can perform automated pass/fail analyses
according to the criteria you have set. Ensure that the batch inspection or analysis process is enabled and that
you have performed steps 1 to 18 in the previous procedure.
2
Tap Test
Config.,
then FIP.
2e
Tap.
2d Select the
configuration to use.
2b
Choose.
2a
Select.
2c
Tap.
Inspecting Fiber Connectors
1
Connect an appropriate tip to the probe.
2
Connect the fiber to the probe.
10 Set the probe to Low Magnification and
locate the first fiber.
11
Set the probe to High Magnification.
Note: The FIP-420B and FIP-430B probes show a low magnification connector image in overlay.
12
Center the appropriate connector in the array by looking at the overlay.
15
13
View fiber on-screen.
OR
Press the Fiber Inspection Probe
handset button.
Tap Capture when focus is
optimal.
For multi-row tips, use the Y wheel and
select the required fiber row.
For multi-row and single-row tips, use the
X wheel and select the required fiber.
14
Hold the MAG button on the probe for one second to reactivate the auto focus process (optional).
Note: Auto focus starts automatically only for the first fiber.
Each time you make a capture, you move to the next fiber until you
reach the end of the connector.
Repeat steps 12 to 17 for each remaining fiber.
16
Review captured image.
17
18 Select a previous fiber result to overwrite results of a single fiber
(optional).
5 Insert replaceable APC or UPC
nozzle in.
6 Tighten tip nozzle (turn
clockwise).
Y wheel
X wheel
Tap.
6b
7
8
Tap.
Select the MF Connector tab.
9 Select Use batch inspection or analysis process, and
enter the time you want the preview to last.
4
Select between MPO/MTP and
OptiTip.
12b
12a