Fluke FiberInspector FT500 User manual

PN 2822112 (English) February 2007 Rev. 2 2/08
©2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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FT500
FiberInspectorTM Mini Video
Microscope
Instruction Sheet
The FT500 FiberInspectorTM Mini video microscope is a hand-held, 200x
magnification probe and display used to inspect fiber optic end-faces
on patch cord and bulkhead connectors.
The video microscope comes with the following:
• FT500 probe and display
• AC adapter/charger
• Standard probe tip set (ST, SC, and universal 2.5 mm)
• Hex key
• Instruction sheet
• Soft carrying case
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase
immediately.
Safety Information
WWarning*X
To avoid possible eye damage caused by hazardous
radiation, never look directly into optical output
connectors. Some sources produce invisible radiation that
can permanently damage your eyes.
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
damage to the video microscope:
• Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts are
inside.
• Use only the ac adapter/charger provided to power
the display and charge the battery.

Charging the Battery
Charge the battery for about 4 hours before using battery power for
the first time. To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter/charger
and set the switch on the display to OFF/CHARGE. The LED on the ac
adapter/charger is red during charging and green when charging is
complete. A fully-charged battery lasts about 3 hours when the
display is on continuously.
WWarningX
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the video microscope, use only the ac adapter/
charger provided to power the display and charge the
battery.
Note
The battery charges only when the display’s power switch is
in the OFF/CHARGE position.
Features and Use
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A To ensure continuous operation, connect the ac adapter
whenever possible.
B The LED lights when remaining battery life is about 30 minutes.
C Screw an adapter tip onto the fiber probe to match the
connection you are inspecting. Use the universal tip for patch
cords. Use the connector-specific tips for bulkhead connectors.
D Set the power mode:
• OFF/CHARGE: Display is off. The battery charges when the ac
adapter/charger is connected.
• ON: Display is always on.
• GRIP: Display is on when you squeeze the grip triggers ( E ).
Use this mode to conserve battery power.
Note
Set the switch to OFF/CHARGE when not using the display.
If the switch is left in the GRIP position, the display may be
turned on unintentionally, draining the battery.
E Grip triggers. See GRIP under D .
F Turn the wheel to focus the image.
G Used with the optional TPakTM kit to hang the display. May be
removed using the hex key included.
H Battery door. See "Replacing the Battery".
Maintenance
Clean the LCD display with glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth.
Clean the display and probe housings with a soft cloth dampened
with water or a mild detergent. Do not use solvents or abrasive
cleansers.

Replacing the Battery
Replace the NiMH battery when its life becomes noticeably shorter.
To replace the battery, use the hex key provided to remove the
battery door screw. Remove and disconnect the battery. Connect and
install the new battery, running the battery wires around, not under,
the battery. Replace the battery door and secure it with the hex
screw.
Getting Service
Contact Fluke Networks for information on authorized Fluke
Networks service centers.
Accessories
The following accessories are available from Fluke Networks for the
FT500 FiberInspector Mini video microscope. Visit the Fluke Networks
website at www.flukenetworks.com for a complete list of fiber test
equipment and accessories.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to
valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and
other support services. To register, fill out the online registration
form on the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com/
registration.
Description Fluke Networks Model
TPakTM meter hanging kit
(Lets you hang the display from a
strap or a magnet.)
TPAK
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit NFC-Kit-Case
Accessory tip set
(LC, FC, and universal 1.25 mm) NFM110
NiMH battery pack NFM120
AC adapter/charger (100 V-240 V) Contact Fluke Networks

Contacting Fluke Networks
• Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329-0244
• Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
• Brazil: 11 3759 7600
• Canada: 1-800-363-5853
• Europe: [phone]
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• Korea: 82 2 539-6311
• Singapore: 65 6799-5566
• Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199
• USA: 1-800-283-5853
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.
Specifications
General Specifications
Probe Specifications
www.flukenetworks.com
[email protected]
[phone]
Temperature range Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage: -10 °C to +60 °C
Humidity range Operating: 0 % to 45 % RH non-condensing
Storage: 0 % to 95 % RH non-condensing
Weight 8.1 oz (230 g) (probe and display)
Certifications P
Magnification 200X
Camera type 0.33 in (8.38 mm) CMOS sensor
Light source LED, >100,000 hr life
Lighting technique Coaxial
Dimensions 5.5 in x 1.8 in x 1.7 in
(140 mm x 46 mm x 44 mm)
(length depends on adapter tip)

Display Specifications
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90
days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries,
cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. This
warranty does not cover damage from accident, neglect, misuse,
alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty
on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service during the warranty
period, contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center
to obtain return authorization information, then send your defective
product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or
countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied
warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.
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Display type 1.8 in (46 cm) TFT LCD
Video input NTSC
Power source Rechargeable NiMH battery or ac power
AC adapter/
charger Charges six NiMH cells
Input: 100-240 Vac, 0.5 A, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Output: 9 V dc, 0.4 A
Battery life 3 hours continuous use
Dimensions 3.9 in x 2.8 in x 1.7 in
(100 mm x 72 mm x 43 mm, with TPAK adapter)
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