FIS F1-CI1100 User manual
DIGITAL USB PROBE AND MONITOR KIT
F1-CI1100
USERS MANUAL
The F1-CI1100 package includes the probe, a 3.5” fold-up
LCD monitor, AC adapter/battery charger, case and 4 stan-
dard tips. The tips are for SC, FC, and LC PC type connec-
tors. Tips for both patchcord connectors (male) and in-adapter
connectors (female) are included.
Distribution rights granted by Lightel.
Specications
Probe
Magnication 400X(w/9”monitor)
FieldofView ~400μmx300μm
Resolution 0.5μmdetectable
Focus Manual adjustment, 1⁄10”maxtravel
Light source Blue LED
Dimensions 13/8”diameterx67⁄8 ”length(withouttip)
Weight 7oz.
Monitor
Display 31⁄2”TFT-LCD,960x240pixels
Controls Adjustable brightness and contrast
Dimensions 41⁄8 ”x31⁄8 ”x13⁄4 ” (folded)
Weight 9oz.(withoutbattery)
Powersupply 9.6VbatterypackorACpowersupply
Battery life 4 hours
Charger/ACadapter US,EU,UKandAustralianversions
available
Operating Temperature 32°F to 120°F
Storage Temperature -4°F to 150°F
Allmicroscopesareeye-safevideo
microscopes.Nevertheless,allstandard
safetyprecautionsshouldbefollowed.
Productsareshippedafterpassinganalinspectionby
Lightel’sQualityAssuranceprogram.Intheeventofa
product failure please contact Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. at
(800)5000-FIS(347)oremailsales@ssales.com
Thewarrantyperiodisforoneyear(excludingbatterypack)
afterthedateofdelivery.Shouldfailureoccurwithinthat
period,repairorreplacementwillbemade,asnecessary,free
ofcharge.TheWarrantywillnotbehonoredif:
1. Failure is caused by usage non-conforming to the
instruction manual or negligent operation.
2. Failure is caused by an unauthorized electric or
mechanicalmodicationbythecustomer.
Theextentofthewarrantyshallbelimitedtorepairor
replacementofthedefectiveunit.
Safety
Warranty
1
TheF1-CI1100displayisdesignedtorunonbatterypoweror
its AC charger/adapter
Run using AC power
Plugthepowercablejackintothemonitorasshownand
pronged end to the AC outlet. When the unit is turned on, the
PowerIndicatorlightwillbegreen.
PlugtheProbejackintotheDINsocketwiththeatside
down.
ThePowerSwitchislocatedontherightsideofthemonitor’s
base.Itisa3-positionswitch.“Work”turnsthepoweronand
you are ready to inspect a connector.
Setup
2
When the charger /adapter is plugged
in to an AC outlet, the light on the
chargerwillbereduntilthebatteryis
fullycharged.Itwillthenturngreen.
The Battery Status Indicator Light on
theleftsideofthemonitorwillturnred
whenitistimetorechargethebattery.
Thebatterywillnormallynotneedto
beremovedfromthemonitor.The
battery is clearly marked to indicate
theproperorientation.Ifitisremoved,
itmustbereplacedwiththepolarityin
the correct position.
Only use the charger/adapter
providedtochargeyourunit.
Other12Vadapterswilldamage
the monitor if they are used to
charge the battery.
Attempting to charge the monitor
withthebatterypolarityreversed
willdamagethedevice.
Run using battery power
Beforethemonitorcanbeusedwithbatterypowerthebattery
mustbecharged.Setthepowerswitchtothe“Charge”
position.(Themonitorcannotbeturnedonorrunwhilethe
switchisintheChargeposition.)
3
Maleconnectorsneeduniversaltipsbaseduponconnector
ferrulesize.Differenttypesoffemaleconnectorswillusually
requireatipdesignedspecicallyforthatconnectortype.For
both,PCandAPCversionswillbedifferent,andAPCtipswill
behaveamarktomatchtheAPCconnector’skey.
Holding the probe, turn the
locknutcounter-clockwise
to loosen it fully, and then
removethetip.
Alltipshaveaslotandt
into the key at the top of the
probe.Slidethenewtipin
place and slip the lock nut
overthetip.(Youmaywant
touseangertoholdthetip
in place until the locknut has
started threading.) Tighten
the nut snugly – if the tip
is loose, it may not focus
properly.
Inadditiontostandardtipsawide
varietyofspecialtytipsareoffered
to accommodate special situations.
Contact Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc.
for additional information.
Tips
Angled Tips
Ribbon Fiber Tips
Extended Tips
Changing Probe Tips
Probe tips are held in place by a locknut.
4
60°angledtipshavetwokeyslotsattopandbottomtoallowuse
fromtwodifferentdirections.
The front end of the MTP/APC
tipcanbesetintwopositions
in a similar fashion.
Locknut
Inspecting Connectors
Male Connectors
With the correct tip installed
for the connector type,
place the connector onto
theprobetipsothatitts
snugly, then use the focus
knob on the Probe to focus
the image on the LCD
screen. If you are unable to
focus,youmaynothavethe
connector fully inserted on
the tip. Make sure it seats
fully, and refocus.
APC connectors may appear
verydarkiftheconnectorkey
is not properly aligned.
5
Accessories
USB Adapter for PCs
TheLighteladapterisavailableto
connectyourprobetoWindows®
based computers. This optional
adapterwillenableyoutoview,
capture and store connector images
on your PC for easy documentation.
Theadaptercomeswiththefree
ConnectorViewsoftware.
YoucanalsoupgradetotheLightel
ConnectorView Plus softwarewhich
canprovideanobjectiveanalytical
Pass/Fail report of each inspected
connector.
Female Connectors
With the correct tip installed for the connector type, place the
tip of the probe into the adapter and use the focus knob on
the probe to focus the image. If you are unable to focus, you
maynothavetheprobetipfullyinserted.Makesureitseats
fully, and refocus.
If you are inspecting female APC connectors, make sure the
tip’s alignment mark matches the connector’s key.
Accessibilitymaypresentspecialproblemswhenworkingwith
somefemaleconnectors.Optionalangledandextendedtips
are designed for such situations.
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FISoffersavarietyof
cleaning products.
ContactyourFISSalesRepresentativetopurchasethese
accessories.
Notes:
Notes:
161 Clear Road
Oriskany, NY 13424
Ph: 315.736.2206 Toll Free: 1.800.5000.FIS(347) Fax: 315.736.2285
www.berinstrumentsales.com email: info@berinstrumentsales.com
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