Fluke FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro User manual

FI-3000 FiberInspector
™
Pro
Video Probe
Users Manual
March 2019, Rev. 1 7/2019 É
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FI-3000 FiberInspector
™
Pro
Video Probe
Users Manual
The FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro is hand-held probe used to inspect
fiber optic endfaces on MPO connectors. You use the probe with
your mobile device and the Fi-Inapplication to view and analyze
endfaces and share and save test results.
Register Your Product
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to
valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips,
and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan,
registration also activates your plan.
Kit Contents
For a list of the contents of your FI-3000 kit, see the list that came
in the product’s box or see the lists of models and accessories on
the Fluke Networks website. If something is damaged or missing,
contact the place of purchase immediately.

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Symbols
Table 1 shows the symbols used on the probe or in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
XWarning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or
software. See explanations in the manuals.
»Consult the user documentation.
40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under China
Regulation - Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution
Caused by Electronic Information Products. This is the period of time
before any of the identified hazardous substances are likely to leak
out, causing possible harm to health and the environment.
ÉConforms to the Appliance Efficiency Regulation (California Code of
Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608), for small battery
charging systems.
PConformite Europeene. Conforms to requirements of European
Union directives. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
This Product complies with the WEEE Directive marking
requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in
the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9
"Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose
of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
To return unwanted products, contact the manufacturer’s web site
shown on the product or your local sales office or distributor.
This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid
waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified
recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact
your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.
)Conforms to relevant North American standards.
¡Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

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ÃEMC approval for Korea.
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication
Equipment).
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A)
electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should
take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business
environments and is not to be used in homes.
This key turns the Product on and off.
WSafety Information
WWarningX
To prevent possible re, electric shock, or personal
injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace
parts in the case.
• Do not modify the Product.
• Use only replacement parts that are approved by
Fluke Networks.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas,
vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
• Charge the battery indoors.
• Use the Product only as specied, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
•Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can
cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals
occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.

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• Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of
moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate
use is dened as recharged twice a week. Heavy
use is dened as discharged to cutoff and
recharged daily. To replace the battery, send the
product to an authorized Fluke Networks Service
Center.
• Disconnect the battery charger and move the
Product or battery to a cool, non-ammable
location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot
(>50 °C, >122 °F) during the charge period.
•Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• Recharge the batteries when the low
battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and
battery packs.
•Do not put battery cells and battery packs near
heat or re. Do not put in direct sunlight.
• Have an approved technician repair the Product.
• Use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks
for use with the Product to supply power to the
Product and charge the battery.
• Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some
optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can
cause permanent damage to your eyes.

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Features of the Probe
A
G
D
E
F
B
C
B
H
CL05.EPS
Figure 1. Features
A Removable tip for different types of connectors.
B Press to turn the PortBright™LED on and off. The LED turns
off automatically after the time period you select in the Fi-In
application’s settings.
C Status LEDs:
Blue LED • Two short blinks periodically: The probe is on but
not connected to the mobile device.
• One short blink periodically: The probe is connected
to the mobile device, but the app is not active.
• On: The probe is connected to the mobile device and
the app is active.

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Red LED The test failed.
Green LED The test passed.
Red and
Green LEDs
The test limit is Document Only, so the result does not
have a Pass or Fail status.
D When the mobile app shows a live image, you can press 
(Auto Focus) to automatically focus the image.
E Press (TEST) to analyze and transmit an endface image to
the Fi-Inapplication on your mobile device. The application
and the probe’s green and red LEDs show a pass or fail result.
Press again to return to the Live View screen.
F Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the probe on and off.
G Connector and status LED for the AC adapter/charger (see
Figure 2).
H Dust cap.

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Charge the Battery
Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery for
about 2 hours with the tester turned off (Figure 2).
The battery takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge when the
probe is turned off.
A fully-charged battery operates for approximately 10.8 hours of
typical use. You can use the Auto Power Off setting in the app to
reduce battery usage. See page 22.
Note
You do not need to fully discharge the battery
before you recharge it.
The battery will not charge if its temperature is
outside the range of 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)
or if it has a fault and must be replaced. The LED
blinks red and green if the battery will not charge.
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CL01.EPS
Figure 2. Charge the Battery Before You Use It
Red: Charging
Green: Fully charged
Blinking red/green: The battery will
not charge. See the note.

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Get the Fi-In Application
Download the Fluke Networks Fi-Inapplication at no charge from
the Apple®App Store®or from the Google Play™store to your iOS®
or Android™mobile device. You can use the app on smart phones
and tablets.
Note
For a list of mobile devices that fully support the
Fi-Inapplication, visit the Fluke Networks website.
F°-I˙F°-I˙
CL01.EPS
Figure 3. Get the Fi-in Application
iOS®device Android™device

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Connect the Probe to Your Mobile Device
See Figure 4.
1. Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the probe on.
2. Open the Fi-Inapp on your mobile device.
3. On the Live View screen, tap the Wi-Fi button.
4. In the list of Wi-Fi hotspots, tap “FI-3000_xxxxxxxx”, where
“xxxxxxxx” is the serial number of the probe.
5. Enter the probe’s password: 1234567890.
6. When the probe is connected, the probe’s SSID shows in green
text on the Wi-Fi button.
If the mobile device disconnects from the probe, tap the Wi-Fi
button to reconnect.
Note
The password is the same (1234567890) for all
probes. You cannot change the password.
If your mobile device shows a message about no
internet access, choose to stay connected to the
probe.
If your mobile device has a VPN connection, you
must disconnect it before the device can connect to
the probe.
Some mobile devices disconnect from the probe if
you do not use the probe for several minutes.

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FI-IN
FI-3000_xxxxxxxx
*12345678*
12345678
CL03.PDF
Figure 4. Connect the Probe to Your Mobile Device
2 seconds
Serial
number
Wi-Fi
<Network name>
Serial number
Probe’s password:
1234567890

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Attach the Correct Tip
CL07.EPS
Figure 5. Tips and Adapters
Green, Opposed Keys
12 to 24 fibers,
UPC or APC
M12U
MPO bulkhead tip,
12 to 24 fibers, UPC
Blue: UPC
Green: APC
M12A
MPO bulkhead tip,
12 to 24 fibers, APC
MPO Adapters
Attach an adapter to a tip
to inspect MPO patch cord
connectors.
M16U (optional)
MPO bulkhead tip,
16 to 32 fibers, UPC
You can put the MPO key
on either side. Be sure to set
the Key Position in the app.
See “Set the Key Position”on
page 13.
Slot and key
Gray, Aligned Keys
12 to 24 fibers, UPC
Blue, Opposed Keys
(optional)
16 to 32 fibers,
UPC or APC

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Set Up a Project
You can set up a maximum of 100 projects.
• To change settings in the current project: On the Live View
screen tap Mthen tap the current project.
• To create a new project: Tap Manage Projects then tap Add.
• To change settings in project: Tap Manage Projects, tap a
checkbox to select one project, then tap Edit.
• To change the the current project: Tap a project on the Projects
screen so that a box shows around the project.
Table 2. Project and Result Settings
Project Name Enter a name for your project. A project name can have a
maximum of 30 characters.
Operator Enter the name of the technician who will use the probe.
An operator name can have a maximum of 30 characters.
Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job.
Fiber End Type Select the end type with the correct number of fibers.
Cable ID Set To create a list of sequential cable IDs, enter the First ID and
Last ID for the list.
When you save results, you can use the IDs sequentially, or
you can select or create a different ID for a result.
• An ID can have a maximum of 60 characters.
•A project can have a maximum of 5000 IDs.
•Only alphanumeric characters increment.
•The characters in each position in the First ID and Last ID
must have the same format:
The IDs must be the same length.
The characters in each position must be the same type
(letters, numbers, or symbols).
The characters in each position must be the same case.
The IDs show in red text if the formats do not match.
End 1/End 2 You select this setting when you save a result. On the Save
Result screen, you can select End 1 or End 2 to specify
which end of the cable you tested.

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Set the Key Position
You can attach the MPO inspection tips to the probe with the MPO
key on the left or right, as shown in Figure 6. This lets you rotate
the probe when a cabinet door or other surface is in the way of the
probe’s handle (Figure 7).
The Key Position setting at the bottom of the Live View screen lets
you make the fiber numbers on endface diagrams agree with the
numbers on the connector.
To see the correct numbers for the bers in your test results
• For key up/key down adapters: Set the Key Position to the key
position you use on the probe.
• For key up/key up adapters: Set the Key Position to the
opposite side from the key position you use on the probe.
When you set the Key Position correctly for the type of adapter,
fiber number 1 is in the upper-right corner of the endface image.
CL06.EPS
Figure 6. Left and Right Key Positions for the MPO Inspection Tip
MPO key
Key Left Key Right
MPO key

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CL08.PDF
Figure 7. “Key Left” Position Used for a Patch Panel with Key Up/Key
Down Adapters
Key on the left side
of the probe
Slot for the key

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Inspect an Endface
1. Insert the probe tip into a bulkhead connector, or into an
adapter attached to a patch cord (Figure 8).
The app shows a live image of the endface. You can adjust the
image as shown in Figure 9.
2. Press to focus the image if necessary, then press or tap
Test on your mobile device.
3. When the LEDs on the probe show the pass ( ) or fail ( )
result, you can remove the probe from the connector.
4. After the probe transmits the test results to your device, the
app shows the TEST RESULT SUMMARY screen. You can then
Save or Share the result or tap the endface graphic to see
detailed results. See “Endface Image Screens” on page 17.
To see the live image again, tap or Live.
CL04.PDF
Figure 8. Inspect an Endface
Adapter*
Patch cord
* The adapter’s key position affects the fiber numbers
in your test results. See “Set the Key Position” on
page 13.

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A
C
C
B
D
A To zoom in or out or to
move the image, use the
finger gestures supported by
your device.
B To quickly go back to 1:1
magnification, tap Center.
C To focus the live image,
press on the probe,
tap AF Auto Focus on your
mobile device, or use the
focus controls.
If you turn on the Auto
Focus before Test setting,
the probe focuses the image
when you press or tap
Test. To change the setting,
tap Mthen tap Settings.
D To see the high-resolution
image that the probe
analyzes for test results, tap
Test.
Note
The image will be too dark to analyze if you use a UPC
tip on the probe to inspect an APC endface.
CL09.EPS
Figure 9. How to Adjust the Image

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Endface Image Screens
To see a high-resolution image of the endface in a test result
(Figure 10), tap the endface graphic on the TEST RESULT
SUMMARY screen.
E
B
A
C
D
CL11.EPS
A To zoom in or out or to move the image, use the finger gestures
supported by your device.
B To hide or see the overlay, tap the image where there is no endface.
C To see details about the defects on a fiber endface, zoom in slightly on
the endface on the VIEW ALL screen, then tap the endface.
• The IMAGE tab shows the endface with defects highlighted.
• Tap the DEFECTS tab to see more details. See Figure 11.
D You can swipe the screen to scroll through the endfaces.
E Tap Save to save the result in the active project.
Figure 10. Image Details

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• The DEFECTS tab shows the number and
size of the Scratches and Defects in and
around the fiber's core.
• Scratches and defects in zones that fail
show in red.
• You can swipe the screen to scroll
through the endfaces.
CL12.EPS
Figure 11. DEFECTS tab