AFL Noyes OFS 300 Installation instructions
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OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope
CAUTION
Eyepiece
Focus Knob (focus
images on the camera)
Inspection port
(adapter cap mount)
accepts Noyes
thread-on adapter caps
Objective lens
Power buttonIllumination portTripod mount
Low battery indicator
When flashes, two
AA batteries require
replacement
Retaining screw Side cover
Battery pack
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Inspecting Connectors
Use the 2.5 mm Universal adapter (ships with1
scope) for viewing SC, FC, ST, etc. connectors.
Contact Noyes for adapters designed for
angled ferrules and other connector types.
Mount the selected adapter cap on the2
Inspection Port.
Use an Optical Power Meter to verify the fiber3
optic connector to be inspected is not “live”.
Note: The OFS 300 includes a KG3, > 40 dB
IR Safety Filter.
Connect the cable to be inspected to the4
adapter cap.
Optional: If the opposite end of the cable is accessible, it may be placed into the Illumination Port to
illuminate the fiber core for viewing.
Press the ON button with one hand while adjusting the Focus Knob with the other hand.5
Replacing Battery
• Removetheretainingscrewandsidecover.
• Pulloutthebatterypackandremovethedischargedbatteries.
• ReplacebatterieswithtwonewAAalkaline.
• Replacethebatterypack,sidecover,andretainingscrew.
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Power button
Focus knob
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After focusing is complete,
the magnified view will reveal
the condition of the core and
cladding. Below are the various
examples of fiber ends ranging
from excellent to very poor
conditions.
Viewing Fiber Ends
Excellent condition
Scratches and dirt Cleaning residue, water
or alcohol
Severely scratched face
Uncleaned, lint or dust
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OFS1-00-1000 Revision T, 09.30.08
Cleaning the Lenses
Use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL FiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2
connector cleaning fluid.
Note: if using isopropyl alcohol (IPA), be sure to use 99% pure IPA that has not been contaminated.
• Dampenaportionofthewipewiththecleaninguid.
• Gentlywipelensstartingwiththewetsectionofthewipeandpullingittothedrysection.
Note: Vigorous rubbing or the use of a semi-abrasive cloth may impair the efficiency of the instrument.
Note:Theeyepieceisnottobeunscrewedandtakenapart.Theonlymaintenancetobedoneistotheouterlens.
Safety
WARNING!Toavoidseriouseyeinjury,neverlookdirectlyintoopticaloutputsofberopticnetworkequipment,
test equipment, patch cords, or test jumpers. Always assume that optical outputs are on.
CAUTION! The OFS 300 Inspection Scope contains no user serviceable parts. Except for changing batteries, this
instrument must be returned to Noyes for repair.
Warranty
AllNoyesproductsarewarrantedagainstdefectivematerialandworkmanshipforaperiodofoneyearfromthe
date of shipment to the original customer.
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