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1. 29 Lemtamimdtidrt 7 Rit Chip Scratch Defects v p n Note that the number of zones you define at top left will result in the same number of zone tabs at the at the bottom center At top is a header that allows you to define the zone diameter the zone name and the color code you would like to use graphically after analysis Click on the first zone A and begin defining failure criteria for defects found within that zone In the section with the Contamination sub tab selected you can define a failure criterion for contamination found within the selected zone Individual Contamination Particle Criteria allow you to define a failure mode resulting from the largest single particle found within the zone For example you can set the software to fail a fiber if any particle exceeds 10 microns You can define this as the area of the particle or the diameter of the smallest circle that could encompass that particle FIBERCHEK2 35 CHAPTER 6 Getting Started DEFINING THE COMBINED The Combined Contamination section defines failure modes resulting from the combined area CONTAMINATION PARTICLE diameter and count of particles exceeding in a particular value You can also define a size below CRITERIA which the particles are excluded from the analysis Mame zone Inner Diameter 0 um Outer Diameter Color GE Outer Diameter 25 um Individual Contamination Particle Criteria
2. FIBERCHEK2 Automated fiber inspection amp analysis software USER MANUAL ZP PKG 0116 REV 2 NOTICE COPYRIGHT TRADEMARKS PATENTS TESTED EQUIPMENT FCC INFORMATION EUROPEAN UNION INDEPENDENT LABORATORY TESTING CHINA ROHS Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing However information is subject to change without notice and JDSU reserves the right to provide an addendum to this document with information not available at the time that this document was created Copyright 2008 JDSU LLC All rights reserved JDSU Enabling Broadband and Optical Innovation and its logo are trademarks of JDSU LLC 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 JDSU is a trademark of JDSU in the United States and other countries CleanBlast is a registered trademark of JDSU RibbonDrive is a trademark of JDSU Hirose is a trademark of Hirose Electric Group MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd IBC is a trademark of US Conec Ltd Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated OptiTip and OptiTap are trademarks of Corning Incorporated Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Windows and Vista are
3. Single mode 9 0um Multi mode f50 0um ra Combined Co CO Multi mode 62 5um other 0 um Fail iF diami Sensitivity Coarse In Service UPC Post on Polish Connectors Polish _ Fail if area Cladding Dirt cata O O Fail iF more Cladding Pitichip e 8 Ferrule Dirt O O O _ Exclude thi Scratches r E 8 Exclude thi Scratches L Find scratches Find dark scratches Find no more than scratches total Epoxy Ring Criteria check it if it applies Fail if epoxy ring gap is more than Ur Contamination Name your profile define the total number of zones and if desired add password protection B Type in either the Default html or Defects html This option will generate the results with specific items in the Inspection Summary table see pages 42 43 C Within the Fiber section define the fiber kind the cladding diameter and the core diameter D setthe sensitivity for contamination and defects E The Scratches section allows you to set sensitivity and to disable the function altogether or add time out feature F Define failure criteria limits for the epoxy ring if applicable 34 USER MANUAL DEFINING THE ZONE DEFINING CONTAMINATION FAILURE CRITERIA WITHIN A SELECTED ZONE DEFINING INDIVIDUAL CONTAMINATION PARTICLE CRITERIA Getting Started CHAPTER 6 While the left side of the dialog box applies parameters to the entire profile the right s
4. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for uEye Ul 1543 W0QO Series Click Finish to close the wizard FIBERCHEK2 Install FiberChek2 software Plug the microscope into the computer and wait for the automatic Found New Hardware Wizard menu to launch Install uEye UI 1543 W0O Series driver At the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard menu check the circle next to Install the software automatically Recommended then click Next gt to continue At the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard menu click Finish to complete uEye Ul 1543 WO Series driver install 19 CHAPTER 5 Software Menus SOFTWARE MENUS FILE MENU New Open Close Save Save As Print Print Preview Print Setup Send Recent File Exit EDIT MENU Copy Company Information 20 Creates a new FiberChek2 window with live video display in it Opens a previously saved image in a new FiberChek2 window Closes the current FiberChek2 window Saves the current FiberChek2 image Saves the current FiberChek2 image to a new or different image file Prints the current FiberChek2 image Displays the current FiberChek2 image as it would appear printed Selects a printer and printer connection Prompts to save the current image and then brings up the resident mail host to e mail the image file Re opens previously open
5. Hg ETA ER PE AR x PCA LF IK x Chassis ae sja m A ANE SERGE SREE iby Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE x pi Hie EA DA x x x FEIE Appended goods O Krf RA ED GE TE BM f 8 HJ SJIT11363 2006 nite BIR B R To X Krf ERE VES DEG HRA PHS EET SJ T11363 2006 F H BI REE SK USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER INSPECTION irinrrirrrosrrvrssrenrervsrnvernvsrnvervsersernvsrnservsenssenrerrserrsrrvserserssenssnnn 3 5 Hod IN 3 key lerm amp COn eDis ERT 3 Fiber Connector Simplex sss sssssssssssssssssssrisessssssriresssssttiteensstitknbkk stt ttnn asan 1 ekb ati nir Aa sS rrenak srir kile 3 Fiber FN snorren S E NAAS 4 Simplex Ribbon amp Jewel Fiber COnnectorS ssssssssssssisssssssiriisssssriresrsssrirnesssssnrirenssririrenssnrrrenssssrrrrens 4 Simplex amp Ribbon Fiber VIEW neon ii 4 TENNES 5 Clean Connection o eecceceecccccsscsssesseessessessusssecssesssssscsusssscsussssasecsussusssessussssssessusasessusassesssssessessessusauecsueatessessuesseesees 5 Dirt Connechon nuasrversnsempmuhaequguternejugeejemAdddsndineddsutdenkdennkes 5 Scratches sg scscssssssasoesasearsnsesavannseavunnpassvuvegeuvvescsavinssaquanasesapavesenurevansbvensnovonsveonsnasesvoneneseraunnusavotiasesbeaseesnavessamnsasimneesesoe 5 Types of CONTAMINATION oe cecccccccccssesssesssesssesssesssessecssssssessssssecssesssssscsuecsseesssssecsuessuscsecssecseesseesseesuecsee
6. 0 0 rev 3270 Fiber dll version 1 0 0 rev 3164 W amp SIFiber dil version 1 0 0 rev 3164 WSIFiber2 dll version 1 0 0 rev 3262 BallLens dll version 1 0 0 rev 3072 DirectFiber2 dll version 1 0 0 rev 3135 UCam2 dll version 1 0 0 rev 3259 To obtain technical support for these products contact JDSU at one of the following numbers Technical and Customer Support are available to take your calls Monday through Friday 7 00am 5 00pm Pacific Standard Time in North America JDSU Fiber Inspection amp Test 18421 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 110 Mill Creek WA 98012 Phone 800 304 3202 or 425 398 1298 Fax 425 398 0717 E mail info westoverscientific com Web www westoverfiber com USER MANUAL SERVICE amp REPAIR General Information CHAPTER 8 JDSU commits to providing product service and repair for five years after the date of purchase To send any equipment for service or repair 1 2 Call JDSU Technical Support Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service If the equipment must be returned to JDSU support personnel will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number and an address for return If the unit has an internal storage device do a backup of your data before sending the unit for repairs Pack the equipment in its original shipping material if possible Be sure to include a statement or report fully detailing the problem and the conditions under whic
7. 10 USER MANUAL RIBBONDRIVE TIPS ANGLED TIPS 60 DEGREES UNIVERSAL FLARE amp FMA ADAPTERS FBPT Inspection Tips for FBP Series Probe CHAPTER 3 JDSU has developed several configurations of patented RibbonDrive probe tips for termination inspection of high density multifiber array connectors These dedicated tips are designed to inspect connectors that are mounted within a bulkhead adapter in situ inspection Each tip mates securely with bulkhead mating adapters using a precision keyed interface The panning knob allows the user to view each fiber in the linear array individually These tips contain several optical components and like most of our tips are made of stainless steel FBPT MTP FBPT MTPA L Our angled tips denoted as A6 are angled at 60 degrees to allow inspection of transceivers and other hard to reach fibers Regardless of where the transceiver is mounted on a PCB the probe and tip can be maneuvered to fit into the transceiver and provide high quality microscopic inspection FBPT SC A6 FBPT U12 A6 If you are familiar with JDSU s other fiber inspection products you probably have seen our complete line of quality high performance adapters FMAS If you would like to use the FBP probe to inspect patch cords e g pigtails or male connector ends and would like use our FMA adapters then purchase the universal flare adapter FBPT UFMA This accessory flares out to a wider diameter
8. 5 39145093 3 483796955 1 2 198495 0 056935 _ a Profile Name Inspection Result Microscope Fiber Kind Time Stamp Failures Summary Serial Number Lot Number 3 4 Fibe0000 Summary 21CN SM FAIL FBP Simplex December 18 2006 10 08 32 AM Zone B Defects Ega Name Passes Passes Dirt Passes Chips Passes Scratches Inner Diameter UM Outer Diameter UM Particle Count Scratch Count 6 Fibe0000 Zone Zone true true true true D 25 0 D Fiber0000 Zone Zone B false true true true 25 120 1 1 8 Fibe0000 Zone Zone C true true true true 130 250 5 0 2 Polarity MinRadius UM MaxRadius UM X1 UM Y1 UM X2 UM Y2 UM Length UM Width UM i 10 Fiber0000 Scratch Light 12 9945 28 9308 9 21471 27 4241 9 21471 9 1622 18 2619 2 25543 SE Kind MinRadius UM MaxRadius UM Diameter UM Area UM2 XCentroid UM YCentroid UM Contrast Passes 12 Fiber0000 Particle Dirt 240 841 245 717 5 15107 15 0966 205 505 130 376 31 7169 true 13 Fiber0000 Particle Dirt 195 598 198 795 4 33087 7 77705 186 383 64 3857 25 8971 true 14 Fiber0000 Particle Dirt 56 6095 61 5545 13 0102 36 1404 2 74212 56 6458 11 9573 false 15 Fiber0000 Particle Dirt 94 5998 96 3447 1 91306 0 914947 33 9021 59 2493 8 75 true AC ICibeaMINAN Mastialn Mii ANS AT 109 NNSA 1 N420 1 0770 1 R10 1M4 nn 14 DODD bena be M 4 gt gt ExtractArchive December 18 200 lt ii gt COMPLETE DATA Report of Archived Images Excel C D PEE G H I J ok L M N 0 P Q 3G File Name Inspection Re
9. 60 degree angle ex FBPT SC A6 FBPT SCA A6 This calibration setting is recommended when using various tips and guides designed for inspecting Military amp Aerospace related connectors These guides are typically used in conjunction with a narrow barrel assembly FBPP BAP3 This calibration setting is recommended for standard tips with the FBPP BAP2 barrel assembly for longer reach inspection NOTE The FBPP BAP2 accepts the same tips as the FBPP BAP1 FIBERCHEK2 27 CHAPTER 6 Getting Started CREATE NEW CALIBRATION To create a new calibration setting you will either need to purchase a calibration artifact or locate a fiber connector with a pristine cladding that has very little epoxy ring or edge chipping Calibration Active Calibration Standard Tips with BAP1 Password Protection Warning If you enable password protection it will not be possible to view or edit the calibrations without entering the same password C Enable Other available calibrations Calibrations IFBPT U12 A6Tip 2000 Ribbon Tips Simplex Long Reach L Tips Ribbon Tips Long Reach Standard Tips with BAP2 Mil Aero Guides with BAP3 FBPT SC A6 Tip Standard Tips with BAP 1 ox cme me Begin Calibration This wizard helps you calibrate FiberChek Please verify that the information below is correct insert fiber for calibration and click on the Next button when vou are ready t
10. Next or AutoCal Finish to complete the calibration process In some cases however you may need to adjust the crosshairs manually until the red lines just touch the top and left edges of the fiber Click Next gt 6 Follow the procedure performed in Step 5 for the Place Bottom Right window Click Finish Cross hair position Image g S Pan 4 Scroll Zoomi we w Use the spin controls to position the crosshairs on the top left of the fiber and click Next when Snap to Estimated YOU are ready Snap to Estimate er Jer fame Cm Place crosshair such that the red lines just touch the top and left of the fiber B Adjust crosshair manually if they have not defaulted or snapped to the edge properly C Clicking on Snap to Estimated will aid in quickly placing the crosshair FIBERCHEK2 29 CHAPTER 6 PROFILES PRE CONFIGURED PROFILES e SM Post Polish e SM In Service e MM Post Polish e MM In Service e Rib SM Post Polish e Rib SM In Service e Rib MM Post Polish e Rib MM In Service e SFP Lenses JDSU strongly recommends using 30 the pre configured Profiles Getting Started FiberChek2 will test a fiber by identifying defects and their location relative to the fiber core Whether those defects constitute an image passing or failing is determined by what you have entered within the Profiles dialog Within Profiles you define the fiber type system sensi
11. Probe FBPT INSPECTION TIPS FOR FBP SERIES PROBE STANDARD BULKHEAD TIPS There are specific tips for each of the common types of bulkhead adapters These tips allow you to inspect the fiber surface on the opposite side of the bulkhead e g inside hardware devices or on the back side of patch panels oa FBPT SC FBPT SC APC FBPT FC STANDARD PATCH CORD TIPS There are also tips for looking at patch cords e g pigtails male connectors etc Currently available are two main Universal Patch Cord tips One tip is compatible with 2 5mm ferrules e g FC SC ST while the other works well for 1 25mm ferrules e g LC MU This allows the probe to work with male connector ends or inspect through female bulkhead adapters sil FBPT U25M FBPT U12M 2 5mm 1 25mm LONG REACH TIPS Small form factor connectors can produce some tight work spaces In cases where you may want to inspect a single channel while the adjacent channels are still occupied with connectors or dust plugs you may need to use a narrow probe with a little longer reach For this situation we recommend using our Long Reach tips denoted as L They have about 1 2 longer reach than our standard tips and do not have the forward retaining nut They can therefore reach between connectors and inspect ports quickly and easily This also reduces the chances of contaminating adjacent channels during inspection FBPT LC L
12. Result Bar its position Inspection Toolbar Resizes FiberChek2 window to expand cover entire Main Toolbar screen Once in full screen mode you can either Cratus Bar H uncheck this item or hit Esc to return to the previous size Resizes FiberChek2 window to display an unstretched fiber image If the image is too large to fit entirely on the screen at one time then FiberChek2 changes the menu item to scale at either 3 4 or 1 2 image size Resizes FiberChek2 window to 800 x 600 screen pixels When checked FiberChek2 highlights in the red the specific contamination particles pit chip particles and scratches that caused the inspection to fail When checked FiberChek2 combines the overlays associated with both the high and low mag inspections into a single stitched overlay This approach has the advantage that all defects both on the cladding and the ferrule can be seen at the same time NOTE Scratches are much more easily detected at high magnification than low magnification the visual evidence that they exist may be weak or non existent on the low mag image Toggles all inspection overlays ON and OFF If available FiberChek2 displays the most recently captured initial low magnification image on which the hole was found If available FiberChek2 displays the most recently captured low magnification inspection image If available FiberChek2 displays the most recently captured high magnification inspection im
13. and accepts all JDSU FMA adapters FMA U12 FMA Adapter FMA MTPA FMA Adapter FBPT UFMA Universal Flare Adapter FIBERCHEK2 11 CHAPTER 3 FBPT Inspection Tips for FBP Series Probe INSTALLING FBPT TIPS ON The procedure for installation is different depending on which type of tip you are using See P5000 PROBES below NOTE If you are using a tip that contains its own optics do not mount the barrel assembly onto the probe The tip should mate with the probe body STANDARD CONNECTORTIPS 1 Attach the BARREL ASSEMBLY to the P5000 probe 2 Attach the appropriate INSPECTION TIP to the end of the barrel assembly 3 Insert the probe into the repository Make sure that the geometry of the tip lines up properly with the geometry of the bulkhead or receptacle 4 Focus the image if necessary Rotate the Focus Control until the image is in focus 5 Capture the image Once the image is properly centered and focused press the QuickCapture button on the side of the unit to capture and analyze the image WITH BARREL ASSEMBLY BARREL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION TIP FBPT U25M Notch key amp Objective Lens Key Channel Front amp Back Retaining Nut TIPS WITH OPTICS LONG REACH ANGLED and RIBBONDRIVE multi fiber tips contain integrated optics and DO NOT require a barrel assembly they connect directly to the probe body These tips contain a key channel that mates to the alignment key located in the threaded opening on the
14. check all that apply 1 Fail if any particle diameter is more than urm Fail if any particle area is more than um2 Combined Contamination Particle Criteria check all that apply Fail if diameter sum is more than um total Fail if area sum is more than um2 total Fail iF more than particles are Found Exclude those less than um in diameter Exclude those less than um in area A Define the name diameter and color code for the zone to form the header of the zone B Define Individual Contamination Particle Criteria C Define Combined Contamination Particle Criteria D Contamination Tab is chosen along with Zone A 36 USER MANUAL Getting Started CHAPTER 6 DEFINING FAILURE CRITERIA FOR To define failure criteria for pits chips perform the following PIT CHIP e Click on the Pit Chip sub tab without changing the zone tab The process for defining failure criteria for pits and chips within the same zone is very similar to the procedure for establishing contamination rejection parameters You can also determine the threshold for the radial extent of edge chipping how far toward the center the chip reaches A _ Name Zone Inner Diameter 0 um Outer Diameter Color B Outer Diameter 25 um Individual Pit Chip Particle Criteria check all that apply B __ gt Fail if any particle radial extent is more than um Fail if any par
15. drivers displayed so the PC is actively seeing the driver FIBERCHEK2 49 CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting DETERMINING WHETHER THE PC To determine whether the PC has the recommended FiberChek2 system requirements see page HAS THE RECOMMENDED SYSTEM 2 please follow the steps below KEGUIRE MENS To determine the Processor Speed which needs to be a 1GB Intel Pentium III or higher go to e Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager gt Processors The Operating System needs to be either Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher To determine the Service Pack level go to e Start gt Control Panel gt System gt General System Properties File Action View Help t mfg RAR System Restore E Updates General Computer Name SBA MOKDTLKBWHYA1 S W Computer Service Pack Microsoft Windows XP amp Disk drives Professional Display adapters Version 2002 DVD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards 5 Mice and other pointing devices Processor Speed sien lease Monitors Network adapters i oe Je TG drue Image 2008 2 0 gg Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU MERE 2 66GHz fi 1 Intel R Core TM 2Duo CPU E6750 2 66GHz 1 E6750 2 66GHz Er ET DE 2 66 GHz 1 97 GB of RAM Sound video and game controllers Physic
16. not want to appear in the drop down list highlight the profile and use the lt lt arrows to move the profile into the available profiles group at the left side of the dialog box To re sort the order of the profiles highlight the Profile you would like to move Choose the up or down arrow just to the right of the profiles group to move the profile to the desired place in the list USER MANUAL WHAT ARE ZONES CREATE NEW PROFILE Getting Started CHAPTER 6 When grading the visual image of a fiber end face it is generally agreed that you must be more critical the closer you are to the core center of the fiber This being so it is common to divide the image into a series of concentric circles that begin with a small one centered on the core also known as zone A and then radiate out from there This creates a bullseye pattern Failure criteria must then be established for each zone that is defined Failure criteria are simply the thresholds that determine what is not acceptable The diagram below details three zones superimposed over a fiber image A CORE Zone B CLADDING Zone C FERRULE CONTACT Zone To create a new Profile perform the following e Click on New profile from the Profiles dialog box and the Edit Profile screen will open The Edit Profile window contains an array of parameters that allow for a highly flexible method of defining a failure condition Edit Profile Name SM UPC Post
17. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Specifications terms and conditions are subject to change without notice All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies RibbonDrive Tips US Patent No 6 751 017 6 879 439 CleanBlast US Patent No 7 232 262 All pre qualification tests were performed internally at JDSU while all final tests were performed externally at an independent accredited laboratory This external testing guarantees the unerring objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results JDSU s Commerce and Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO is OL8C3 Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance FCC in the United States Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity requirements for laboratory measurement and control equipment This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directive and Standards HINN HE 2006 2 28 28 4p TTE Pe mys AE Dr VA FELINE IVA SJ T 11364 2006 XF BLAR ET myg GE i Ze YY EG SKJ RE GITT BAGEN ETER Pom RANGE HRR MR EST ZA ih EN 2 FN AE EE ME p gt HEN ZEESR PN ANG AVP ih GE EDEA i BS Or ERE Fe MMSE NY NMS ERZE aun TARE F Pb
18. 00 microscope attached and click on New while you are viewing a live image of the FVD system a new window will launch with the P5000 Probe image displayed It is possible to have two images displayed live at the same time in two different windows This enables a single PC to host two workstations When you launch the application and load a fiber into the microscope you can focus and see a live image of the fiber By choosing either the Maximize button in the top right corner of the application or the Full Screen command from the View menu you can size the live image to cover the entire screen Also you can stretch the window to fill as much of your desktop as you prefer Fe Er Ven Toss Widow Heb Y E v View Menu Size gt Full Screen Command press Esc to return to normal view FIBERCHEK2 25 CHAPTER 6 HIGH LOW MAGNIFICATION 26 Getting Started All JDSU USB 2 0 digital microscopes are dual magnification systems that utilize a high resolution large area sensor This sensor can display a low magnification image in 800 x 600 pixel resolution By selecting high resolution the sensor will select a 800 x 600 resolution window on the fiber To toggle between high and low magnification select Live Video Magnification from the View Menu and choose either High or Low from the fly out menu You can also perform this function by using key strokes At any time you can hold the Control key and pr
19. FORMATION LIABILITY General Information CHAPTER 8 GENERAL INFORMATION JDSU warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment JDSU also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use During the warranty period JDSU will at its sole discretion repair replace or issue credit for any defective product free of charge should the equipment need to be repaired IMPORTANT The warranty will become null and void if e the equipment has been tampered with repaired or worked upon by unauthorized or non JDSU personnel the warranty label has been removed e product enclosure screws other than those specified in this manual have been removed e the product enclosure has been opened other than as explained in this manual e the equipment serial number has been altered erased or removed e the equipment has been misused neglected or damaged by accident THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL JDSU BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES JDSU shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product nor shall JDSU be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the purchased prod
20. Magnification is increased and the exposure is adjusted to produce a highly enhanced image of the glass surface The sensor then finds the fiber and creates a high resolution window on top of the glass surface only This provides the highest level of magnification and resolution and simultaneously eliminates the need for careful image alignment All of this is done in a matter of seconds Two images and datasets are produced and those results are then compared to the failure criteria loaded in the profile being used and a resulting pass or fail is given to the image When inspecting ribbon fibers you must inspect each individual fiber in the multiple array independently FiberChek2 does not perform concurrent inspections on multiple fibers You must manually locate focus and inspect each fiber by utilizing the unique Panning Knob on the RibbonDrive inspection tip USER MANUAL INSPECTING TRANSCEIVERS A Fiber Core BASIC STEPS IF YOU SEE A A FIBER STUB If you see a fiber image with a distinct fiber core then it is a fiber stub Focus on the image and follow inspection amp cleaning procedures Getting Started CHAPTER 6 Fiber optic transceivers are highly variable in design and type The key to inspecting transceivers is to understand that the basic design will contain either S FERRULE STOP FLAT LENS Ferrule Stop Flat Lens 1 Install the FBPT LC L P5000 Series inspec
21. Menu Tools gt Calibrate that provide optimized parameters for some of the most common types of inspection tips These pre programmed settings enable the user to bypass the initial calibration steps and proceed directly to testing the fiber All calibration settings can be customized added edited and removed by the user For calibration procedures please go to the next page Ribbon Tips l Simplex Long Reach 4 Tips l Standard Tips with BAP2 Mil Aero Guides with BAP3 FBPT SC A6 Tip Ribbon Tips Long Reach Available Pre configured Calibrations Calibrations in Main Drop down List This calibration setting is recommended when using standard tips with the FBPP BAP1 barrel assembly included with the P5000 probe Common tips that use this setting include FBPT SC FBPT LC FBPT ST FBPT FC FBPT SC APC amp FBPT FC APC This calibration setting is recommended when using Long Reach inspection tips NOTE Long Reach inspection tips are typically noted with a suffix of L on the part number ex FBPT SC L FBPT LC L etc This calibration setting is recommended when using tips that are designed for inspecting ribbon connectors NOTE Ribbon connectors contain an array of multiple fibers within a single connector ex FBPT MTP This calibration setting is recommended when using long reach E2000 inspection tips ex FBPT E2000 This calibration setting is recommended when using SC inspection tips with a
22. PTER 6 REPORTS Edit Profile Mame ME aain PIER Html report file K Default hem SS nie lo ej Getting Started The Report display after archiving section allows you to select whether the analysis report is displayed after it is archived You may choose to have it displayed in an HTML report in Microsoft Internet Explorer default in your default browser or as a Portable Document Format PDF If HTML is selected the first two radio buttons will automatically display the test results as a Visual Inspection Summary Report either within Microsoft Internet Explorer or your default browser with the title FIBER END FACE INSPECTION REPORT The None radio button will build the archive but will not open a web page with the results If the Launch new window button is selected each report will open a new web browser window and display the results There are two pre configured HTML report formats included with FiberChek2 Default html and Defects html The option to select type in either one is located in the Edit Profile menu The Default html format will display the diameter of the Zones and results for Contamination Scratches and Pit Chip The Defects html format will display the diameter of the Zones and results for Defects Contamination and Pit Chip combined and Scratches December 20 2006 11 2224 AM Inspection Result Fiber Name Prone Sh Post Polish Inspection Summary D
23. Polish Html report file Default htmi Name zomea O Inner Diameter e um 25 um Password Protect Number of zones Outer Diameter Color J M Outer Diameter Individual Contamination Particle Criteria check all that apply Cladding diameter 375 an Fail if any particle diameter is more than jm _ Fail if any particle area is more than um2 Multi mode 50 0um Siia T Combined Contamination Particle Criteria check all that apply Fail if diameter sum is more than um total In Service UPC Post EEE Cladding Dirt O O Fail if more than 0 particles are found Gladding Pit Chip TE Ferrule Dirt _ Exclude those less than um in diameter Scratches SSE Exclude those less than um2 in area Scratches Find scratches Find dark scratches Find no more than a scratches total Epoxy Ring Criteria check it if it applies Fail if epoxy ring gap is more than i um Contamination Pit Chip Scratch Defects yy FT FT FIBERCHEK2 31 CHAPTER 6 Getting Started NAME DEFINE amp PASSWORD The left side of the dialog box defines characteristics that are true for the entire profile as PROTECT ZONES opposed to those that apply only to certain zones At the top you name the profile define the total number of zones and add password protection to the profiles menu if desired strongly recommended DEFINE FIBER TYPE KIND In the Fiber section specify the fiber kind Simplex Ri
24. R MANUAL FVD BENCH TOP MICROSCOPE P5000 HANDHELD PROBE MICROSCOPE FV amp FBP CAMERA FiberChek2 System Overview FVD Specifications POWER SIZE WEIGHT LOW MAG FIELD OF VIEW FOV HIGH MAG FOV RESOLUTION OPTICAL CONNECTION CABLE CERTIFICATION WARRANTY P5000 Specifications POWER SIZE WEIGHT LOW MAG FOV HIGH MAG FOV RESOLUTION LIGHT SOURCE LIGHTING TECHNIQUE4 OPTICAL CONNECTION CABLE CERTIFICATION WARRANTY CHAPTER 2 USB Port 5V amp 500ma Height 117 mm 4 6 in Width 79 mm 3 1 in Depth 178 mm 7 0 in 1 4 kg 3 Ibs Horizontal 298 um Vertical 223 um Diagonal 372 um Horizontal 186 um Vertical 140 um Diagonal 233 um Better than 0 5 um Requires one connector adapter 6 ft USB 2 0 cable extender available CE 1 year USB Port Length 11 4cm 4 5 in without barrel assembly Width 4 4 cm 1 75 in 0 11 kg 0 25 Ib Horizontal 714 um Vertical 535 um Diagonal 892 um Horizontal 446 um Vertical 335 um Diagonal 558 um Better than 1 0 um Blue LED 100 000 hour life Coaxial Requires one inspection tip most inspection tips require a barrel assembly 6 ft USB 2 0 cable extender available CE 1 year FV amp FBP Camera Specifications CAMERA TYPE SENSOR TYPE LIVE IMAGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE FIBERCHEK2 USB 2 0 B amp W Camera 1280 x 1024 B amp W 1 2 MOS Windowed 800 x 600 15fps 0 50 CHAPTER 3 FBPT Inspection Tips for FBP Series
25. age If available FiberChek2 displays the most recently captured high magnification inspection image and adjusts contrast automatically to highlight scratches FIBERCHEK2 21 CHAPTER 5 TOOLS MENU Options Microscope Profiles Calibrate Extract Archive Test Fiber Archive WINDOW MENU HELP MENU Help Topics Troubleshoot Startup Error Message User Guide About FiberChek2 22 Software Menus Opens the Options dialog box which allows you to adjust the behavior of FiberChek2 when the Test Window Help Fiber command is executed Options Microscope Opens the Microscope dialog box to allow you to set choices related to your microscope j Profiles Calibrate Opens the Profiles dialog box to allow you to create edit and delete inspection profiles Extract Archive Launches a wizard to guide you through performing a calibration Brings up the BrowseForFolder dialog box from which you can select an archive folder FiberChek2 then scans all xml files in the folder and creates a XIs spreadsheet report file which summarizes all fibers zones scratches and particles The file is then displayed with whatever application is associated with the xls extension normally Microsoft Excel NOTE The created xls file is named according to the current date and time and is placed in the archive folder you selected Causes FiberChek2 to st
26. al Address Extension 4 ap Storage volumes Support Information 2 System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers DETERMINING IF THE USB2 To verify that there is an Enhanced Host Controller and it is functional meaning that there ENHANCED DRIVER IS is not a mark next to it go to FUNCTIONAL e Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager NOTE There is a known compatibility problem with ALI Host Controllers If they have an ALI PCI to USB enhanced controller Ex roger e they will NOT work They need either an Intel oa Host Controller or a NEC VIA also works but is not recommended The general symptom Gemini i se Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller of an ALI controller is a bad image but there ee anbe enD mena usually is an image de Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller ge Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller 6 Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller 6 Intel R ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 293A gt Intel R ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 293C ge uEye UI 1483 WO Series 6 uEye UI 1483 WO Series de USB Composite Device EG Universal Serial Bus Controllers o I e gt 4JSB Mass Sterage Device 1 de USB Mass Storage Device amp USB Root Hub 50 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting CHAPTER 7 HOW TO DETERMINE THE PC T
27. art a multi image inspection and then optionally display the result in a report An inspection can also be started from the inspection toolbar Brings up a SaveAs dialog box and then writes the results of the inspection currently in FiberChek2 memory to a set of archive files or PDF The Window Menu displays a list of FiberChek2 3 windows according to how many are open on your Tools Help computer Select the number that corresponds to the x window you wish to activate ER SM Post E Opens comprehensive searchable help topics Opens FiberChek2 Help dialog containing linked Help Tonics information and guide to troubleshooting error Troubleshoot Startup Eror Message messages User Guide FT About FiberChekz Opens FiberChek2 User Manual PDF Opens the About dialog to display installed version and other information regarding FiberChek2 USER MANUAL Software Menus CHAPTER 5 COMMON TOOLBAR FUNCTIONS New The New icon launches a new window with a live image If more than one microscope is attached to the USB 2 0 port the new window will launch with a OO different microscope image than the one you had been viewing Open y The Open icon launches a standard Open dialog box It will default to showing Le only Portable Network Graphic png files FiberChek2 s default format OO however bitmaps bmp and JPEG files are supported as well Save Th
28. arted 6 Once you have identified the ferrule stop metal ring continue turning the Focus Control to see if any contamination is present If at any point you see a field of white light with dark or black specks you are looking at a lens surface with contamination dirt Focus on the dark specks 7 Select Profile e Select the SFP Lenses Profile setting from the drop down list 8 Test Inspect e Press the QuickCapture button on the probe OR click the Test Fiber button on the FiberChek2 toolbar to inspect 9 If the lens element FAILS inspection the transceiver may still be operable Furthermore since it is a non contact device attaching a connector to the device does not risk damaging the connector or the device Put the device into service If the device FAILS inspection AND does not perform properly contamination is likely the root cause When this occurs remove the device from service and replace 6 As you turn the Focus Control you will see a variety of different images at multiple focal points inside the device If at any point you see a field of white light with dark or black specks focus on the dark specks 7 Select Profile e Select the SFP Lenses Profile setting from the drop down list 8 Test Inspect e Press the QuickCapture button on the probe OR click the Test Fiber button on the FiberChek2 toolbar to inspect 9 Analyze inspection results e Ifthe inspection results ina PASS mode put the transceiver back into
29. bbon Jewel Ball Lens Custom E2000 Flat Lens the cladding diameter and the core diameter When selecting the fiber kind the cladding diameter should be specified according to fiber type being analyzed This is especially critical for receptacles that use lenses ball or flat to minimize optical return loss SUPPORTED FIBER KINDS Simplex Contains a single fiber located in the center of the ferrule common types include FC LC SC and ST Ribbon Contains multiple fibers in a single connector to provide high density connectivity the most common configuration is MPO also called the MTP Jewel A simplex fiber with a polyimide coating around the cladding designed for exceptional environments Ball Lens Optical devices that collimate light using a curved ball lens to a desired beam diameter when selecting this setting specify cladding diameter Custom For any user defined fiber kind with specified cladding diameter E2000 Contains a single fiber with 2 5mm diameter metallic ferrule and a spring loaded protective shutter Flat Lens Optical devices that collimate light using a flat lens to a desired beam diameter when selecting this setting specify cladding diameter 32 USER MANUAL DEFINE SENSITIVITIES DEFINE SCRATCHES Getting Started CHAPTER 6 FiberChek2 can be parameterized for general inspection purposes or for detection of extremely faint scratches in a post polish UPC application As a general rule all use
30. ch prevents the signal in the core from escaping e CORE The critical center layer of the fiber the conduit that light passes through FIBERCHEK2 3 CHAPTER 1 FIBER CONNECTION SIMPLEX FIBER CONNECTOR RIBBON FIBER CONNECTOR JEWEL FIBER CONNECTOR SIMPLEX amp RIBBON FIBER VIEW Introduction to Fiber Inspection FIBER FERRULE ALIGNMENT SLEEVE PHYSICAL CONTACT FERRULE A simplex fiber connector contains a single fiber located in the center of the ferrule Common types include SC LC FC and ST SIMPLEX FIBER CONNECTOR FIBER A ribbon fiber connector contains multiple linear fibers 4 8 12 24 48 or 72 in a single connector to provide high density connectivity The most common configuration is MPO also called the MTP RIBBON FIBER CONNECTOR MULTIPLE FIBERS A jewel fiber connector is a simplex fiber with a polyimide coating layer around the cladding and is designed for exceptional environments such as military oil amp gas avionic and or high temperature settings SIMPLEX FIBER RIBBON FIBER CORE CLADDING FERRULE USER MANUAL Introduction to Fiber Inspection CHAPTER 1 DIRT amp CONTAMINATION If dirt particles get on the core surface the light becomes blocked creating unacceptable insertion loss and back reflection Furthermore those particles can permanently damage the glass interface digging into the glass and leaving pits that create further back reflectio
31. d its surrounding area Processing two independent images combined with two years of additional algorithm research produces an ideal product that leaps past previous offerings Highly informative test results can be displayed within FiberChek2 or dynamic HTML reports The HTML report allows its archived information to be customized and activated at a later date see page 36 FiberChek2 comes in two basic formats the FVD 2400 Digital Video Microscope and the FBP P5000 Digital Video Inspection Probe USER MANUAL FVD BENCH TOP MICROSCOPE OVERVIEW FVD MICROSCOPE COMPONENTS FiberChek2 System Overview CHAPTER 2 The FVD Bench top Digital Fiber Microscope has been specifically designed to inspect the polished surface or cleaved ends of fiber optic cable This high resolution bench top inspection microscope is ideally suited for post polish inspection of high quality end faces and can repeatably detect scratches that human technicians would often miss delivering the sensitivity the industry has long sought The FVD bench top microscope requires a connector adapter and PC see system requirements page 2 The PC powers the unit through the USB 2 0 cable A pre centered LED positioned inside the microscope provides coaxial illumination of the optical fiber termination This LED should provide illumination for the life of the microscope 100 000 hrs and should not have to be replaced A second LED positioned on the top panel provides bac
32. dows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft changed the default security settings of the Local Machine Zone to be much more restrictive Internet Explorer no longer allows local web pages to be displayed without a warning if they contain scripting code For Internet Explorer Version 6 0 and later follow these steps to turn on active content 1 Open Internet Explorer and select Tools gt Internet Options gt Advanced tab 2 Scroll down to find the Security category 3 Check the Allow active content to run in file on My Computer entry 4 Click OK Internet Options 2 x SS EEE General security Privacy Content Connections a Advanced Just display the results in the main window 4 Security C Allow active content from CDs to run on My Computer Allow active content to run in files on My Computer Allow active C Allow software to run or install even if the signature is inw content to run Check for publisher s certificate revocation in files on My P Check for server certificate revocation Computer Check for signatures on downloaded programs Do not save encrypted pages to disk L Pepin sara Rir GE Enable Integrated Windows Authentication Enable native XMLHTTP support ag Phishing Filter Disable Phishing Filter LU 48 USER MANUAL ERROR CODE 10 The software encountered a problem while initializing the I camera Troubl
33. e Save icon launches a standard Save dialog box If analysis has been performed saving in png format will retain the actual analysis results as well as NG data such as calibration Bitmaps and JPEG files are also supported however the inspection data are not retained Copy ER The Copy icon copies the image displayed to the clipboard Print The Print icon launches a standard print dialog box About The About icon launches the About dialog Freeze Go Live Toggle the display view between live fiber image and captured fiber image FIBERCHEK2 23 CHAPTER 6 24 ABOUT FIBERCHEK2 HARDWARE RECOGNITION CHANGE Getting Started GETTING STARTED FiberChek2 is an advanced application that will analyze the image of a fiber compare it to preprogrammed pass fail criteria and provide a PASS or FAIL grade Those results can appear on screen or within an HTML or PDF report All data acquired can be saved and archived for later extraction and analysis FiberChek2 will only work with JDSU microscopes equipped with high resolution USB 2 0 digital cameras Each camera is programmed during manufacture to encode what type of microscope magnification and lighting is installed in that system When you launch FiberChek2 it will recognize any JDSU systems that are plugged into the USB 2 0 port and show the name s of the microscope s in the microscope drop down box in the Main Toolbar If only one microscope is plugg
34. e Select Components screen make sure the box next to PDF PseudoPrinter is checked and click Next gt to continue Select desired options for FiberChek2 shortcut icon placement and click Next gt to continue Software amp Hardware Installation CHAPTER 4 E Setup FiberChek2 3 Oo Ed 7 Confirm the install settings Click Install to begin software install Ready to Setup is now ready to begin installing FiberChek on your computer f NOTE If you want to change your settings click lt Back Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program FilesyWestover Scientific VHberChek2 Setup type Installation Options Selected components Create a Quick Launch icon 8 At the Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard menu click Next gt to continue Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard This wizard helps you install the software drivers that some computers devices need in order to work To continue click Next Device Driver Installation Wizard 9 Atthe Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard g menu click Finish and continue to hardware installation Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The divers were successfully installed on this computer You can now connect your device to this computer f your device came with instructions please read them fi
35. ed into the computer s USB 2 0 ports then the drop down menu will display the type of the microscope and the menu will be grayed out If multiple microscopes are plugged into the computer when FiberChek2 is launched the names of those microscopes will appear in the drop down list You can use this feature to switch between microscopes without having to disconnect any microscopes from the computer For example if you need to check both male connectors patch cords and receptacles bulkhead adapters transceivers etc you can attach a FVD Series Digital Fiber Microscope into one USB 2 0 port and a FBP P5000 Digital Fiber Inspection Probe into another port using either the PC s ports or a powered USB 2 0 hub Switching between the two microscopes is as easy as choosing from the drop down menu FiberChek ISA D LE Tr Deas Fimo oH O E FBP P5000 Westover Digital FBP Model 1300 Test Fiber Archive FVD 2400 Westover Digtal FV Model 1200 tandard Tips with BAP 1 USER MANUAL FREEZE GO LIVE IMAGE Getting Started CHAPTER 6 If multiple microscopes are attached to the computer when you launch the application the primary microscope first on the system initialization list will be active If you click the New button on the Main Toolbar or select New from the File menu a new window will launch and display the next microscope on the list as a default For example if you are using a system with both a FVD and P50
36. ed saved file s Closes all FiberChek2 windows and exits FiberChek2 Copies the current image to the Windows clipboard Brings up the Company Information dialog which allows you to edit information about your company or organization USER MANUAL FiberChek Edit View Tools Mew Ctrl M Ctrl Q Ind Oper Close Have Ctrl 5 Save As Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Send E mit FiberChek Window H Ctrl C Tools VIEW MENU Freeze or Go Live Magnification gt Low Magnification gt High Size gt Full Screen Size gt Natural Size Size gt 800 x 600 Highlight Failures Stitch Inspection Results Inspection Overlays Inspection Image gt Grab Inspection Image gt Low Magnification Inspection Image gt High Magnification Inspection Image gt High Magnification Scratch View Software Menus CHAPTER 5 Window Help Toggles between displaying live video and a single Pressel captured image Firat Magnification Displays live video at low magnification When in i Size focus the fiber should be visible within the field of l Highlight Failures view Stitch Inspection Results Displays live video at high magnification If the fiber is Inspection Overlays not initially centered within the field of view you can Inspection Image use the left right up and down arrow keys to adjust E Inspection
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38. eseasees 5 CHAPTER 2 FIBERCHEK2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 0c cscs cssssssesssnsssessnssssssssssssusssuessessuesseesssseseeseesseeen 6 9 System FOC NE OTST IES ERR 6 Fiberchek NN 6 FVD Bench top Microscope Overview m mmmmvnnsnsnsesesssvsimsseseseeiieeireesese 7 P5000 Handheld Probe Microscope Overview nssrrsvsvnvveveivivvvvvvsesesesesieievvin 8 FVD P5000 amp Camera Specifications mnmnsnvvvvvvevesvsvsvivvsvmvsesvsvsviiieesivin 9 CHAPTER 3 FBPT INSPECTION TIPS FOR FBP SERIES PROBE MICROSCOPES 10 12 MN NE NN 10 VPN ccc ere cacti cece escent tae nett 10 tong Peach TID S piace cians tp E E E E AETA EAE TE 10 PIDDODO VE TD ee EEE E EO 11 Angled Tips GO DEGFEE anemi eesdainineanGeuminmnantgsinde 11 Universal Flare and FMA Adapters ccccccccccccccscsscssessesssessessessessessessessessessusssssessesssesssssssesssetsessessessesseeseen 11 Installing FBPT Tips on P5000 PROD CS ru ausvennnedsnennednduiginlginngiunnnitidjajte 12 TNT 12 SK NCS ET NE eet 12 CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE amp HARDWARE INSTALLATION uc ccc ccsssessecsseesesssesseesseesseesneeses 13 19 ENN 13 Hen 17 Driver Installation for Previous REV B Model Microscopes sssri 19 FIBERCHEK2 1 Table of Contents CHAPTER 5 SOFTWARE MENUS ooo cas sssssssssssssssssnssssessnsssssssssssssessssssssssssessesssseaseesseeessessseeseeeaseeases 20 23 LEE 20 JE 20 View Menu ouucecccccccccssscssscsssesssssssessscssssssecssscsscssssssesssessessusssssssusssessuetssesssssusssssssu
39. eshooting CHAPTER 7 The first time you launch the software you may need to initialize the drivers for the microscope If you receive a message box stating The software encountered a problem while initializing the camera you will need to initialize the drivers for the microscope Click OK To initialize the drivers you need to do the following 1 Verify The Hardware Driver Is Installed and Working 2 Goto Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager gt Universal Serial Bus controllers If the option for Universal Serial Bus controllers does not appear under Device Manager then you will need to e check to make sure the USB port on your PC is working correctly e unplug the USB cable and re insert it then verify if it is appearing under Device Manager gt Universal Serial Bus controllers e re install the driver H W Sound video and game controllers e Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers st Generic USB Hub Generic USB Hub Intel R ICH9 Family USB Univers Intel R ICH Family USB Univers gt Intel R ICH9 Family USB Univers Intel R ICH9 Family USB Univers Intel R ICH9 Family USB Univers Intel R ICH9 Family USB Univers Intel R ICH9 Family USB2 Enhar Intel h ICH Family WSB2 Enhar uEye UI 1483 W0 Series uEye UI 1983 W0 Series ir pm mjay USB Composite Device b 1 IQR Mace Gharana Davina USB controllers eEye
40. ess either H for high or L for low magnification High Magnification 2 Fiberchek2 Fie Edt View Tools Window Help D lg amp amp the FVD 2200 Westover Digtal FV Model 1302 Ctr I H Test ber Achve gt SM Post Polish Low Magnification 2 FiberChek2 Fie Edt View Tools Window Help D a GE amp amp e FVD 2200 Westover Digital FV Mode 1302 v Ctr I L esel 2 F SM Post Polish gt FVD2200 USER MANUAL TESTING A FIBER CALIBRATION PROBE ONLY PRE CONFIGURED CALIBRATION SETTINGS Standard Tips with BAP1 Long Reach L Tips Ribbon Tips E2000 Tips SC A6 Tip 60 Degree Angle Mil Aero Tips amp Guides with BAP3 Standard Tips with BAP2 Getting Started CHAPTER 6 FiberChek2 is the industry s most sophisticated repeatable and practical system for automated fiber image grading Automating this process removes human subjectivity and ensures that a strong level of process control can be implemented and maintained over time Before using FiberChek2 there are two important parameters the user must define to optimize fiber analysis one for calibration settings and another for inspection profiles FiberChek2 is pre configured with seven calibration settings the 3 most common types are included in the main drop down list the remaining are available and can be moved over into the drop down list from the Calibration
41. front of the probe body WITHOUT BARREL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION TIP FBPT LC L Retaining Nut Notch key amp Key Channel 12 USER MANUAL Software amp Hardware Installation CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE amp HARDWARE INSTALLATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION NOTE The software FiberChek2 MUST be installed before the hardware is plugged into the computer Setup FiberChek2 Je Ed 1 Insert the FiberChek2 CD ROM and wait 30 seconds The install wizard should autorun and open the Setup screen Welcome to the FiberChek Setup Wizard 2 Verify all other applications are closed and click Next gt to This will install FiberChek on your computer continue It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to ect Setup Setup FiberChek2 JE Ed 3 Read the Licensing Agreement check the button next to I accept the agreement and then click Next gt to License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing IP continue ee GE t You mus ENE NOTE If you do not select I accept the agreement the Next gt agreement before continuing with the installation button will be grayed out WESTOVER SCIENTIFIC LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement govems your use of the enclosed Software product By linstalling and or using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement If you do not agree to these terms a
42. h it was observed Return the equipment freight prepaid to the address given by the support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container JDSU reserves the right to refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA number After repair the equipment will be returned with a repair report If the equipment is not under warranty the customer will be invoiced for the cost appearing on this report Return to customer shipping costs will be paid by JDSU for equipment under warranty Shipping insurance is at the customer s expense FIBERCHEK2 55 All statements technical information and recommendations related to the products herein are based upon information believed to be reliable or accurate However the accuracy or complete ness thereof is not guaranteed and no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies The user as sumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection with the use of a product or its applications JDSU reserves the right to change at any time without notice the design specifications function fit or form of its products described herein including withdrawal at any time of a product offered for sale herein JDSU makes no representations that the products herein are free from any intel lectual property claims of others Please contact JDSU for more information JDSU and the JDSU logo are trademarks of JDS Uniphase Corporation Other trademarks are the property of th
43. hive from the Tools menu if you wish to save the results of a given fiber The Archive Format section allows you to select the type of file the reports are saved as The HTML option default will save the results in html format which can be viewed in any web browser e g Internet Explorer Firefox and the PDF Portable Document Format option will save the result as a pdf file that can be viewed by a PDF viewer e g Adobe Acrobat Reader The Auto Archive Files section allows you to customize the file names for the results being archived This section is only applicable when the Auto or Auto if pass button is selected from the Archiving section see above You are able to define the name base numeric increment and the location of archived files In the File Name Base field insert leading characters that will be common to all file names Then with the Increment box checked enter the numeric value to begin serializing count These two fields used in combination can greatly improve the archiving efficiency Lastly type or browse to the directory where you would like to build your archive You may want to group these files in accordance with your operation For example you may want to create a subdirectory named for a specific lot or a month s production or perhaps a product line In this way you can later extract archive data allowing you to analyze meaningful portions of your production FIBERCHEK2 45 CHA
44. iameter p Contamination Zone Name Inner Outer Result Count Area u 2 eee o a pe ho fee C OE e r Pas Epoxy Gap Fiber Type Simplex Low Magnification VISUAL INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT ee RA gt gt Result Zone Name Inner Outer Result Show Overlays shen View VISUAL INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FiberChek2 Westover Scientific Corporation December 20 2006 11 20 55 AM FiberChek2 m Inspection Result Fiber Name FileName _ Fiber0000 S Profile e SME Post Polish inspection Summary Scratches Pit Chip Diameter p Defects Scratches Area u 2 Result Zone PASS a RE CE Epoxy Gap Default html Visual Inspection Summary Report 46 Defects html Visual Inspection Summary Report USER MANUAL Getting Started CHAPTER 6 The report provides summarized pass fail results by zone and for the fiber as a whole It also provides both the low and high magnification images along with a check box that allows you to toggle the defect overlays on and off The overlays are colored masks that are painted on top of defects to make them highly visible To see what is below those masks click on the Show Overlays check box and they will be hidden This allows you to see what the software detected and can be used to evaluate the sensitivity settings you loaded in the profile If you feel the software is being too aggressive you may want to soften those settings or vise ver
45. ide defines the zones within the profile Whatever number of zones that you have defined at the top left side of the dialog will produce the same number of tabs at the bottom center of the dialog Edit Profile Name EM UPC Post Polish Name Zone Inner Diameter 0 Html report File Default html i y alt Password Protect Number of zones 3 vi 1 Outer Diameter Color E ME 2 I r Fiber AN Outer Diameter 25 Individual Contamination Particle Criteria check all that apply Kind Cladding diameter bas Fail if any particle diameter is more than um Simplex 125 um Fail if any particle area is more than um2 Core diameter G Single mode 9 0um Multi mode 50 0um O Multi mode 62 5um other 0 oni Combined Contamination Particle Criteria check all that apply _ Fail if diameter sum is more than um total Sensitivity Coarse In Service UPC Post Polish Connectors Polish Cladding Dirt O Cladding Pit Chip O Ferrule Dirt O Scratches O Fail if area sum is more than um total Fail if more than particles are found Exclude those less than um in diameter Exclude those less than um2 in area Scratches Find scratches Find dark scratches Find no more than scratches total Epoxy Ring Criteria check it if it applies Fail if epoxy ring gap is more than um m
46. if your computer has no problems Recommended V Enable write combining FIBERCHEK2 51 CHAPTER 7 VERIFYING FIBERCHEK2 SOFTWARE AND THE CORRECT uEye DIGITAL DEVICE VERIFYING THE DEVICE DRIVER WAS DOWNLOADED FROM FIBERCHEK2 SOFTWARE CD 52 Troubleshooting A uEye digital device should be listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers see Verifying The Hardware Driver Is Installed and Working on page 39 Make sure that it is working and it does not have a mark next to it e Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Double click on the Westover device listed under Imaging devices Click on the Driver tab Update Driver Follow the Hardware Update Wizard screen to update the device driver Device Manager ge Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller ge Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller de Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller ge Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller ge Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller de Intel R ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller de Intel R ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 293A de Intel R ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 293C Update Driver Disable Uninstall ge uEye UI 1483 Scan for hardware changes Properties USER MANUAL Update Driver WARRANTY IN
47. it Chip Scratch Defects Fane Zone B Zone A Define the name diameter and color code for the zone B Define Scratch Criteria C Scratches Tab is chosen along with Zone A USER MANUAL Getting Started CHAPTER 6 DEFINING FAILURE CRITERIA FOR To define failure criteria for defects perform the following DEFECTS e Click on the Defects sub tab without changing the zone tab On the Defects sub tab enter the number of defects that should fail a fiber if found within this zone NOTE Defects are combined contamination pits chips and scratches A Mame Zone Inner Diameter um Outer Diameter Color GE Outer Diameter 25 um Combined Defect Partide Criteria check all that apply B gt Fail iF any particle diameter is more than I LIM Fail if more than particles are Found Exclude those less than um in diameter Contamination Pik Chip Scratch Defects A Define the name diameter and color code for the zone B Define Defects Criteria C Defects Tab is chosen along with Zone A FIBERCHEK2 39 CHAPTER 6 Getting Started EDITING A PROFILE To edit a Profile perform the following e Highlight by clicking on the desired Profile name in the Profiles dialog box e Click Edit profile and the Edit Profile screen will open DELETING A PROFILE To delete a Profile perform the following e Highlight by clicking on the desired P
48. klighting and serves as a power indicator Backlighting of the fiber illuminates the core and allows you to inspect its condition To backlight a cable hold the opposite end of the patch cable to the LED A QuickCapture button is located on the top panel of the microscope When pressed FiberChek2 captures the image and analyzes the end face for dirt scratches defects and epoxy gap size The Digital Fiber Microscope is equipped with a focus control located on the front of the unit A large selection of adapters is available to accommodate a wide variety of connectors These adapters are interchangeable and thread onto the focusing head located on the front of the unit Visit our web site at www westoverfiber com for the most current information on available adapters For special or custom adapters please contact JDSU see page 51 QUICKCAPTURE BUTTON Instantly captures amp analyzes fiber image FOCUS CONTROL FMA ADAPTER 2 5mm adapter included USB 2 0 CABLE Connects to open USB port FIBERCHEK2 7 CHAPTER 2 P5000 HANDHELD PROBE MICROSCOPE OVERVIEW P5000 PROBE COMPONENTS FiberChek2 System Overview The P5000 Handheld Probe is a portable microscope designed to view patch cords connectors in bulkhead adapters or receptacles and other optical devices i e transceivers located in hard to reach places It eliminates the need to access the backside of patch panels or disassemble hardware devices pri
49. menu to launch Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Install uEye boot driver At the Welcome to the Found N New Har re Wizard menu make sure the circle n Wiens tae ew Hardware Wizard menu make sure the circle next to Hardware Wizard Install the software automatically Recommended is Tie seat hs ikt fe checked then click Next gt to continue uEye boot ff your hardware came with an installation CD P or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do 8 Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard 3 Atthe Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard menu click Finish to complete uEye boot driver install Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for a uEye boot Click Finish to close the wizard FIBERCHEK2 17 CHAPTER 4 Software Driver amp Hardware Installation FOR NON WINDOWS VISTA COMPUTERS ONLY Found New Hardware Wizard 1 Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for uEye Ul 1543 W0O Series ff your hardware came with an installation CD 2369 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do 8 Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Ned to continue F
50. n if mated Also large particles of dirt on the cladding layer and or the ferrule can introduce a barrier that prevents physical contact and creates an air gap between the fibers To further complicate matters loose particles have a tendency to migrate Light Transmitted CLEAN CONNECTION CLADDING CORE CLEAN CONNECTION Light Transmitted BACK REFLECTION INSERTION LOSS DIRTY CONNECTION CORE CLADDING DIRTY CONNECTION SCRATCHES Scratches are typically created during polishing cleaning or mishandling fiber connectors Scratches that touch the core are problematic because they create back reflection TYPES OF CONTAMINATION CLEAN FIBER DIRT CONTAMINATION PIT CHIP CONTAMINATION SCRATCH FIBERCHEK2 5 CHAPTER 2 FiberChek2 System Overview FIBERCHEK2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED USB 2 0 CARD FOR PC S WITHOUT USB II RECOMMENDED USB 2 0PCMCIA CARD FOR LAPTOPS WITHOUT USB 2 0 FIBERCHEK2 OVERVIEW PC with Intel Pentium IV 2 0 Ghz processor or higher Microsoft Windows XP Operating System PC with Intel Pentium III 1 0 Ghz processor Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or XP Operating System Adaptec USB2 Connect AUA 5100 Adaptec USB2 Connect for Notebooks AUA 1420A FiberChek2 is an intuitive effective and practical solution for fiber end face grading This second generation system allows you to scan both the glass fiber an
51. nd conditions promptly retum Sh a ac ava ke FIBERCHEK2 13 CHAPTER 4 Software amp Hardware Installation f Setup FiberChek2 Select Destination Location Where should Fiberhek2 be installed CJ Setup will install FiberChek2 into the following folder To continue click Next f you would like to select a different folder click Browse C Program Files Westover Scientific FiberChek NOTE Make sure you have the required disk space before proceeding At least 38 9 MB of free disk space is required gt I Das Syk fe Setup FiberChek2 Select Components Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue th Dr p PDF PseudoPrinter Curent selection requires at least 41 3 MB of disk space S Setup FiberChek2 Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing FiberChek then click Next alditional icons 3 Cr ate a desktop icon Create a Quick Launch icon s 14 USER MANUAL By default FiberChek2 will install to the directory shown above If you prefer a different installation directory type or browse to the path you would like Click Next gt to continue NOTE JDSU strongly recommends that you install in the default directory At th
52. ntacting Technical amp Customer SUpport ou ccccccssessesssessesesseeseessesseesessessessusasessessessesseesseeseen 54 Service GE GE EEE 55 2 USER MANUAL Introduction to Fiber Inspection CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER INSPECTION INTRODUCTION KEY TERMS amp CONCEPTS FIBER CONNECTOR SIMPLEX BODY FERRULE FIBER Inspection of fiber optic interconnects is essential for the optimal performance and longevity of fiber optic connectivity Throughout their lives fiber connectors must be inspected analyzed and cleaned to maintain an acceptable level of functionality By developing and introducing the equipment and software to inspect analyze and clean fiber connectors JDSU is able to provide a comprehensive solution for the performance and preservation of fiber optic interconnects Fiber connectors enable fiber to fiber mating by aligning the two optical fibers Fiber connectors come in various types and have different characteristics for use in different applications The main components of a fiber connector are detailed below BODY FIBER FERRULE Houses the ferrule that secures the fiber in place utilizes a latch and key mechanism that aligns the fiber and prevents the rotation of ferrules of two mated connectors Thin cylinder where the fiber is mounted and acts as the fiber alignment mechanism the end of the fiber is located at the end of the ferrule e CLADDING Glass layer surrounding the core whi
53. o determine the screen resolution of your PC go to SCREEN RESOLUTION SETTING e Start gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings Resolution should be 1024 x 768 at a minimum The color quality should be at max It should either be 24bit or 32bit 16bit is not acceptable to achieve a decent quality image NOTE Caution should be taken when changing the resolution A lot of equipment LCDs mainly are meant to work at a specific resolution Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arangement of your monitors Display 1 Plug and Play Monitor on NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 v Screen Resolution Color Quality If you experience problems with the graphics display on your PC verify that the Hardware acceleration slider is set to full To determine this go to e Start gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings gt Advanced gt Troubleshoot Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 P f X General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E Are you having problems with your graphics hardware These settings can help you troubleshoot display related problems Hardware acceleration Manually control the level of acceleration and performance supplied by your graphics hardware Use the Display Troubleshooter to assist you in Hardware Acceleration All accelerations are enabled Use this setting
54. o proceed What is the name of this calibration Enter Mame Here What kind of fiber will you be calibrating with Simplex ye What is the cladding diameter 125 um Other LIM 28 USER MANUAL From the Tools menu select Calibrate From the Calibration window select Add to enter a new calibration setting or highlight existing calibration to Edit or Remove NOTE The option to password protect all calibration settings can be enabled here also recommended From the Begin Calibration window enter a name for the calibration and select the type of fiber being calibrated We highly recommend using a Simplex fiber as it is easier to obtain a high quality sample If you are using a fiber with a cladding size other than 125 microns you will need to select Other and enter the diameter of the cladding Click Next gt Focus the live image of the fiber and click Next gt Getting Started CHAPTER 6 4 Relative to the type and diameter of fiber being calibrated Lighting Calibration Progress the automated light calibration process will begin a series Adjusting lighting of adjustments to the brightness contrast of the fiber to achieve optimal view and setting This may take a few minutes Place Top Lefi 5 If you are using a high quality fiber the software will automatically find the edges of the fiber and you can simply click
55. or to inspection The P5000 probe requires an inspection tip and PC see system requirements page 6 The PC powers the unit through the USB 2 0 cable The probe requires very little user assembly In fact the only time you need to change any of the hardware on the probe is when you attach a new inspection tip as discussed later There are two functional controls on the probe body the Focus Control and the QuickCapture button Use the focus control to achieve a focused image of the fiber end face Pressing the QuickCapture button will freeze the current image and cause FiberChek2 to analyze the end face for dirt scratches defects and epoxy gap size A large selection of inspection tips is available to accommodate different bulkhead or patch cord connectors These tips are interchangeable and mate with either the barrel assembly included with the probe or the probe body itself see page 8 Patch cords can also be viewed using a FMA Series adapter with a universal flare adapter see page 6 Visit our web site at www westoverfiber com for the most current information on available tips and adapters For special or custom adapters please contact JDSU see page 51 QUICKCAPTURE BUTTON Instantly captures amp analyzes fiber image FOCUS CONTROL FBPT INSPECTION TIP 35000 Set or get a yi BARREL ASSEMBLY im USB 2 0 CONNECTOR LATCH LOCK Squeeze both ends to release j 6 FT COIL CABLE USE
56. ound New Hardware Wizard 2 e Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for uEye Ul 1543 W0O Series Click Finish to close the wizard 18 USER MANUAL Install uEye Ul 1483 WO Series driver At the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard menu make sure the circle next to Install the software automatically Recommended is checked then click Next gt to continue At the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard menu click Finish to complete uEye Ul 1543 WO Series driver install Software Driver amp Hardware Installation CHAPTER 4 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR For previous REV B model microscopes only REV B MODELS VERIFYING REV B MODEL USB Driver B If the label reads USB Driver B on the bottom of the FVD microscope or at the end of the P5000 probe USB cord the then your microscope is a previous REV B model Follow the driver installation procedures below uEye Ul 1543 WO Series DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR PREVIOUS REV B MODELS Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 This wizard helps you install software for uEye Ul 1543 W0O Series C your hardware came with an installation CD S or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do i 5 Ihstal the software automatically Recommended 73 Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Al
57. r process control purposes but is counterproductive for connectors that have already made it through quality assurance and into the field The Scratches section allows you to disable scratch identification altogether This may be useful if you are not concerned with scratches or want to increase the speed of the processing Most scratches appear light in nature relative to the cladding but occasionally process dependent appear dark in color By selecting this checkbox FiberChek2 will search for those dark scratches We do not recommend this feature since it will slow down processing considerably You can define a certain number of scratches beyond which you would like the software to stop searching for scratches This amounts to a time out feature and is recommended We suggest you set the value fairly high e g 25 This will soeed analysis of catastrophically scratched fibers FIBERCHEK2 33 CHAPTER 6 Getting Started DEFINE THE EPOXY RING CRITERIA The Epoxy Ring section allows you to limit the acceptable size of the gap that exists between the fiber and the ferrule hole This gap contributes to core offset and concentricity Edit Profile pre Name BM UPC Post Polish Name Fone Html report File Default html ee Password Protect Number of zones 3 vi Outer Diameter T Br Individual Co Kind Cladding diameter ee Simplex vi 125 LIM Failif any p Core diameter Fail if any p
58. rofile name in the Profiles dialog box e Click Delete Profile e You will be asked to confirm the Profile deletion of the selected Profile Click Yes if you want to continue with the deletion Click No if you DO NOT want to continue with the deletion Confirm Profile Deletion Please confirm that you want to delete profile SM Post Polish COPYING A PROFILE Creating a new profile can take some time You may want to copy an existing profile and simply modify it to speed up the process If so do the following e Highlight the profile you would like to copy e Check the Copy box in the top right side of the dialog and click on New Profile e Finish by editing the parameters that are unique for this new profile FiberChek2 comes preloaded with several profiles that allow you to get you started see page 24 Additionally JDSU offers profile programming services and customization that can aid in your use of FiberChek2 When you are done with this feature click OK to return to the main window Profiles Available profiles Profiles 5M Post Polish SM In Service MM Post Polish MM In Service Rib SM Past Polish Rib SM In Service Rib MM Post Polish 40 USER MANUAL TEST FIBER Getting Started CHAPTER 6 Once the system is calibrated and the profiles are loaded you are ready to begin grading fibers FiberChek2 takes full advantage of the high resolution digital camera within USB 2 0 microscope
59. rs should set the sensitivity to In Service Connectors unless they are using an FVD type system in a UPC polishing process There are boxes for independently determining the sensitivity of dirt chips pits and scratches For a given profile these should all generally be set to the same level however you can try a different combination of settings if your application demands it For dirt and chips pits the settings are easy to understand and test For scratches the matter is more complicated and is discussed in detail in the following paragraphs The In Service Connectors setting will detect easily visible scratches identify their endpoints and define them as existing only in the zones where there is clear evidence of their presence Therefore short scratches that exist away from the core will be less likely to result in a failure condition dependent on the failure criteria you are checking against In the UPC Post Polish mode FiberChek2 will search for extremely faint scratches that are very difficult for a human to detect reliably As the evidence for these scratches is very weak and the condition of the fiber is nearly pristine we search only for very long very faint scratches Scratches are displayed as extending the entire length of the cladding and endpoints are not determined This sensitivity setting is intended for use only in a post polish application using an FVD type system This level of detection is useful fo
60. rst Driver Name Status s IDS Imaging Developme Ready to use FIBERCHEK2 15 CHAPTER 4 Software amp Hardware Installation ie Setup FiberChek2 Oo X 10 Read the Release notes Take appropriate actions that apply EE to your installation Click Next gt to continue Please read the following important information before continuing When you are ready to continue with Setup click Next FiberChek Release Notes 1 0 Installing FiberChek Software NOTE For best results install the software before connecting either the Westover USB video capture device or the hardware lock device to your computer Before installing remove any previously installed versions of FiberChek a Click on the Start menu button fe Setup FiberChek2 11 The Completing the FiberChek2 Setup Wizard screen 5 will appear after the install is complete Make sure the Completing the FiberChek Setup l l Wizard box next to Install Camera Drivers is checked and click Finish to complete software installation Continue to driver Setup has finished installing FiberChek on your computer The i application may be launched by selecting the installed icons installation Click Finish to exit Setup View User Guide Usertauide pdf 16 USER MANUAL Software amp Hardware Installation CHAPTER 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1 Plug the microscope into the computer Wait for the automatic Found New Hardware Wizard
61. sa Each of the images of the fiber within the HTML report high and low magnification is dynamic You can zoom in on the image by left clicking over an area of interest If you have zoomed in you can pan across the image by left clicking and holding within the image and then dragging in the desired direction NOTE Dynamic features are not available when the report is saved as a PDF NOTE For more information on the Visual Inspection Summary Report refer to the Options section of this manual If the HTML report yields acceptable results you can save the HTML file to a chosen directory to Extract Archive begin building an archive However if the fiber fails evaluation for contamination you may want oe ever ERN to clean the fiber and repeat the test before you fail or rework the connector CA Burnet and Settings All UsersiDacumeni If you would like to extract the archive into to an Excel spreadsheet go to Extract Archive under the Tools menu Browse to the folder where you have saved your images then select from the What would you like to extract three report types examples below Click OK Complete Data gt s O Report Data sD Pass Fail Data H r amples IFailures Failures Particle Count Mean Particle Count SD Particle Diameter Mean Particle Diameter SD Scratch Count Mean Scratch Count SD Scratch Width Mean Scratch Width SD a ra 2 2 100 215 0 5
62. service e Ifthe inspection results in a FAIL mode follow cleaning procedures USER MANUAL OPTIONS MENU Getting Started CHAPTER 6 The Image display Options upon test fiber section Image display upon test fiber determines whether or not Low magnification High magnification 8 Capture and analyze 8 Capture and analyze the image will be analyzed Fen vr when it is captured For Archiving each magnification setting Auto Archive Format Auto if pass 8 HTML selecting the capture and J p Manual PDF analyze button will cause f Auto Archive Files FiberChek2 to perform an a ian ae eee analysis on the captured Increment Count image which can then be ee Nee archived Selecting Capture only will enable you to save the raw image but no analysis will be performed Report display after archiving The Archiving section 8 Internet Explorer allows you to determine C Default Browser whether analyzed images None are archived automatically Launch new window or manually Selecting the a Auto radio button will archive all analyzed images regardless of pass fail result Choosing the Auto if pass button will archive only those images where the fiber has met the criteria for a pass result Electing the Manual function default will cause FiberChek2 not to archive any analyzed images When the Manual button is selected you will need to select Arc
63. sessesssesssessuessesssssssessusssuessesaseeseessseeees 35 Defining Contamination Failure Criteria Within a Selected ZONGC cesses 35 Defining Individual Contamination Particle Criteria 35 Defining the Combined Contamination Particle Criteria s sssrvsevvevvvervsvrvvrrsersservservsenns 36 Defining Failure Criteria for Pits COD icsivescsscvcsescognessinssesecogptseasscsenneilounavesaicwnesevinasetuntancisonaseceonmibess 37 Defining Failure Criteria for Scratches sssssssssssssssssssrissssssrsssssssssssssssssssssnrrrsnnrorrrrnirerrirerennnnnnsnnenssns 38 Defining Failure Criteria for Deletts LLunssussaumsusosuesugenbeggdaegdnmdmegekante 39 FME re 40 Pee PE ren nr enna oer epee A ee eee 40 eh Talo trek PO 40 ES RDO EE ade E toes dpattes cp aaneae aoe eeesa vs oenmeniceeetce 41 Inspecting Ribbon gi ae OT etre ert tere etre eer ane re a err eer 42 Inspecting Transceivers EE EN EE 43 8 oka Ke ga aie eee ee cee att ee E E nEEET renee R Cer a reeTe me etree Urner Teter 45 5 O18 EEE eT Tarr ee mnT TTT Tern rerTaT eT errterT TT eT Teeter R 46 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING i sic uieseiesctscszs ciation teh hvu etal cineca Stitsheca vende oct 48 52 CHAPTER 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 00 cccccscsssssssssssessessssssscsuesssessesssessusssssssesssesssesssessesssessseesseeses 53 55 General Warranty INformatlonuysusansnmnkungnvuanvdnegnidrtreiniminvidun 53 Keo a E E EP EE EE TE AE T AA EA EN EE 53 5 RE AER 54 OSU TIN ea e REE EEE EN 54 Co
64. sssecssesasessusssecssesssessessuecssessuessesssecasees 21 Tole 22 MN 22 EE SE EEE 22 Common TNT 23 CHAPTER 6 GETTING STARTED kh steps cosa sabencaststcc tle ental tet liag asl loca ea binder kane 24 46 About FiberChek2 EEE 24 Hardware Recognition Change sssssssssssssssssssssssisisessssssssssrrrsrensssssssssrritttstnsssnsssiritittennsnnsrirriteeensnnsrnnnrrene 24 Freeze Go Live Image i usruvmnmvmnvrnvsvevvinsvevnissien 25 High Low Magnification varende skpd 26 ge ai 0 EE RE E 27 CALIBRATION P5000 Probe Only o c ccccccccccccssesssesssesssessssseessessssssesssesssessusssessssssessesssessseesneeses 2 29 Pre configured Calibration Settings 0 cccssssssssesssssseesssssessssssesseseesesssecsecsssesssssseseeseeseeeseesees 27 Create New AN 28 PROFILE S rn 30 40 Pre configured P ohl s uurxqv4sgsask ngmaeengktmunk tbadheouhstniatgeitu 30 What Are ZONES ER ER A 31 ENN 31 Name Define amp Password Protect ZOneS nmmnsinvnvinssrsiavseenvveesevsererveeenvsevservevenvieevenns 52 Define Fel PL ene 32 Supported Fiber Kids samsvare on eS seende 32 Pene NES 33 Define SCratcChes nn cccccccccccccssssssesssssesssssssessusssesssecsuessesssscssessusssesssesssessusssesssesssessusssesssssssessusssuessesaseessessneeses 33 Define the Epoxy Ring Criteria cccccccccccscsssesssessseesssssssssssessusssesssesssessusssesssesssessusssuessessseeseeesseeses 34 Defining the Zone wii ceecccccccccsssessessssssssssessssssesssecssessssssecsssssussessuesssess
65. sult Serial Number Lot Number IL RL Profile Time Stamp Epoxy Gap Fiber Type Core Size Failures Summary Zone Inner Diameter UM Outer Diameter UM Passes Dirt Dirt Particle Count Dirt 2 Fiber 0000 FAIL SM Post Polish December 28 2006 4 41 02 PM Simplex 9 Zone A Chips Zone B Dirt Zone A 0 25 true 0 3 Fiber 0001 FAIL SM Post Polish December 28 2006 4 41 49 PM Simplex 9 Zone A Dirt Zone B Chips Zone 0 25 false 2 4 Fiber 0002 PASS SM Post Polish December 28 2006 4 42 37 PM Simplex 9 Zone A 0 25 true 0 5 Fiber 0003 FAIL SM Post Polish December 28 2006 4 43 08 PM Simplex 9 Zone B Dirt Zone B Chips Zone A 0 25 true 0 6 Fiber 0004 FAIL SM Post Polish December 28 2006 4 43 41 PM Simplex 9 Zone B Dirt Zone A 0 25 true 0 REPORT DATA Report of Archived Images Excel File Name Inspection Result Fiber 0000 FAIL Fiber 0001 FAIL Fiber 0002 PASS Fiber 0003 FAIL Fiber 0004 FAIL PASS FAIL DATA Report of Archived Images Excel FIBERCHEK2 47 CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING CAPTURED IMAGES FAIL TO APPEAR Since the FiberChek2 report display uses a scripting code to format its report you may need to IN HTML REPORT adjust the security settings on your PC to enable the captured images to display in your HTML report WARNING Following the steps below may weaken the security on your machine Please consult your system administrator if you are unsure Beginning with Microsoft Win
66. systems While there is flexibility within the operational method we recommend you use the default approach When you launch FiberChek2 the system will display a live low magnification image Use this mode to focus and center if applicable the image When you are ready to test the fiber ensure you have the correct profile selected and then click the Test Fiber button from the toolbar or select Test Fiber from the Tools menu or press the QuickCapture button on the microscope FiberChek2 BK FEE ES D S W amp the FeP P5000 Westover Digital FER Model 1300 z Test Fiber sovet SM n Service Z Standard Tips wth BAP1 a a Select the appropriate PROFILE B Click on the Test Fiber button FIBERCHEK2 41 CHAPTER 6 INSPECTING RIBBON FIBERS 42 Getting Started There is a fundamental challenge when grading fibers in that scratches to the glass surface are most reliably detected when a very high magnification with relatively high levels of exposure are employed Those settings however preclude proper evaluation of the surrounding ferrule surface FiberChek2 overcomes this challenge by operating in two modes each optimized for its designed task When you click on Test Fiber the system will run through a routine that captures a low magnification image and grades it for contamination and defects over a wider area The camera system is then re optimized for detecting scratches on the glass surface
67. ticle diameter is more than um Fail if any particle area is more than ume Combined Pit Chip Particle Criteria check all that apply Fail if radial extent sum is more than um total C _ Fail if diameter sum is more than um total E Fail if area sum is more than ume total Fail if more than 0 particles are found Exclude those less than um in radial extent Exclude those less than um in diameter Exclude those less than UME in area Contamination Pit Chip Scratch Defects Fone Zone amp Zone C A Define the name diameter and color code for the zone B Define Individual Pit Chip Particle Criteria e Define Combined Pit Chip Particle Criteria C D Pit Chip Tab is chosen along with Zone A FIBERCHEK2 37 CHAPTER 6 DEFINING FAILURE CRITERIA FOR 38 SCRATCHES B gt Getting Started To define failure criteria for scratches perform the following e Click on the Scratches sub tab without changing the zone tab On the Scratches sub tab enter the number of scratches that should fail a fiber if found within this zone Name Zone Inner Diameter 0 um Outer Diameter Color J Outer Diameter 25 um Scratch Criteria check all that apply Fail if more than 1 scratches are Found Fail if any scratch is more than um in width Exclude those less than um in width Contamination P
68. tion tip to the probe ap DQ n e Thread the tip and t secure to probe Inspection Tip NOTE No barrel FBPT LC L assembly required 2 Select the Low Magnification setting in FiberChek2 e View gt Magnification gt Low 3 Select the Long Reach L Tip calibration setting from the drop down list and insert the inspection tip into the transceiver 4 Turn the Focus Control clockwise right until it stops 5 Begin turning the Focus Control counter clockwise left until an image is in view focus Determine whether you see one of the following 3 images 6 Select Profile e Select the appropriate Profile most likely SM In Service from the drop down list 7 Test Inspect e Press the QuickCapture button on the probe OR click the Test Fiber button on the FiberChek2 toolbar to inspect 8 Analyze inspection results e Ifthe inspection results in a PASS mode put the transceiver back into service e Ifthe inspection results in a FAIL mode follow cleaning procedures FIBERCHEK2 43 CHAPTER 6 IF YOU SEE A a FERRULE STOP If you see an image with a distinct metal ring then it is an image ofa ferrule stop NOTE Contamination found on or around the ferrule stop ball lens CANNOT be cleaned TG lt Metal Ring gt TAN IF YOU SEE A FLAT LENS If there is no discernible fiber image or metal ring then it is a flat lens Images of contamination 44 Getting St
69. tivity the zones of interest within a fiber and the criteria for failure within those zones As such you will need a unique profile for each fiber type you are working with and possibly different profiles depending on the loss budget associated with a given product By default active Profiles displayed in the main drop down list correspond with the specific hardware microsope connected or selected All other pre configured Profiles are available via the Profile menu Tools gt Profiles When new Profiles are created they are by default saved in the main drop down list for all input devices microscopes FBP P5000 Profiles Profiles MM Post Polish MM In Service Rib SM Post Polish Rib SM In Service Rib MM Post Polish Rib MM In Service SFP Lenses C Show advanced options From the Profiles dialog box you can determine which profiles will be available from the main window and can add edit and delete profiles In some cases many sets of profiles may be needed to accommodate different levels of performance requirements which may lead to a very large list of profiles and become cumbersome To overcome this FiberChek2 allows you to maintain as many profiles as you would like but will only display selected ones in the drop down list from the main window As you create profiles move the ones you would like to see in the drop down list on the main window into the Profiles group in the center For profiles you do
70. uct is connected or the operation of any system of which the purchased product may be a part JDSU shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product its accompanying accessories and software FIBERCHEK2 53 CHAPTER 8 54 EXCLUSIONS CERTIFICATION CONTACTING TECHNICAL amp CUSTOMER SUPPORT General Information JDSU reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps and batteries used with JDSU products are not covered by this warranty JDSU certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory For technical amp customer support contact JDSU Please be sure to have the following information available e Name and serial number if applicable of the product s as well as a description of your problem close at hand e The type of computer you are using e The operating system you are using e The FiberChek2 software version to determine the version of FiberChek2 software you are currently running go to the Help menu and click on About FiberChek2 About FiberChek 1 07 FiberChek2 Copyright C 2008 Westover Scientific Serial Number 4002698110 Version Details FiberChek product version 1 0 0 rev 3290 FiberChek2 exe version 1

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