LIGHTEL Technologies CI-1100-A2 User manual

The CI-1100-A2 package includes the CI-1100 probe, a 3.5” fold-up LCD
monitor, AC adapter/battery charger, case and 4 standard tips. The tips
are for SC, FC, and LC PC type connectors. Tips for both patchcord
connectors (male) and in-adapter connectors (female) are included.
Specifications
Probe (CI-1100HS)
Magnification
400X (w/ 9” monitor)
Field of View
~ 400µm x 300µm
Resolution
0.5µm detectable
Focus
Manual adjustment, 2mm max travel
Light source
Blue LED
Dimensions
35mm diameter x 175mm length (without tip)
Weight
200g
Monitor (CI-1100MS)
Display
3.5” TFT-LCD, 960 x 240 pixels
Controls
Adjustable brightness and contrast
Dimensions
105mm x 90mm x 45mm (folded)
Weight
255g (without battery)
Power supply
9.6V battery pack or AC power supply
Battery life
4 hours
Charger/AC adapter
US, EU, UK and Australian versions available
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C
2210 Lind Ave, SW, Suite 100
Renton, WA 98057, USA
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Website: www.lightel.com
CI-1100-A2 Users Manual

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Safety
Warranty
Lightel Technologies Inc. products are shipped after passing a final inspection by
Lightel’s Quality Assurance program. In the event of a product failure please contact
the Lightel Sales Department at [phone] or email [e-mail]
The warranty period is for one year (excluding battery pack) after the date of
delivery. Should failure occur within that period, repair or replacement will be made,
as necessary, free of charge. The Warranty will not be honored if:
1. Failure is caused by usage non-conforming to the instruction manual or
negligent operation.
2. Failure is caused by an unauthorized electric or mechanical modification by the
customer.
The extent of the warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective unit.
All Lightel microscopes are eye-safe video
microscopes. Nevertheless, all standard
safety precautions should be followed.
Brightness
Contrast
Probe jack cable
Inspection
tip
Focus knob
Male connector
Locknut

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Setup
The CI-1100 display is designed to run on battery power or its AC
charger/adapter.
Run using AC power
Plug the power cable jack into the monitor as shown and pronged
end to the AC outlet. When the unit is turned on, the Power Indicator
light will be green.
Plug the Probe jack into the DIN socket with the flat side down.
The Power Switch is located on the right side of the monitor’s base.
It is a 3-position switch. “Work” turns the power on and you are ready
to inspect a connector.

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Run using battery power
Before the CI-1100 can be used with battery power the battery must
be charged. Set the power switch to the “Charge” position. (The
monitor cannot be turned on or run while the switch is in the Charge
position.)
When the charger /adapter is plugged in to
an AC outlet, the light on the charger will be
red until the battery is fully charged. It will
then turn green.
The Battery Status Indicator Light on the
left side of the monitor will turn red when it
is time to recharge the battery
Use only a Lightel charger/adapter to charge
your unit. Other 12V adapters will damage the
CI-1100 if they are used to charge the battery.
The CI-1100 battery will normally not need
to be removed from the monitor. The
battery is clearly marked to indicate the
proper orientation. If it is removed, it must
be replaced with the polarity in the correct
position.
Attempting to charge the CI-1100 with the battery
polarity reversed will damage the device.

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Tips
Male connectors need universal tips based upon connector ferrule size.
Different types of female connectors will usually require a tip designed
specifically for that connector type. For both, PC and APC versions will
be different, and APC tips will be have a mark to match the APC
connector’s key.
If you own a CI-1000 or VC-6100-PL
CI-1000 tips (Series 1 tips) and CI-1100 tips
(Series 2 tips) are clearly distinct. Series 1 tips
have an inside thread. Series 2 tips have a key
slot and are threaded on the outside.
Series 2 tips can only be used with the Series 2
probes (VC-6200-PL, CI-1100 and DI-1000).
They are not compatible with the Series 1 probe
(VC-6100-PL and CI-1000). All CI-1100 tips
start with the part number “PT2-”
In addition to standard tips Lightel offers a wide
variety of specialty tips to accommodate special
situations. Contact Lightel or your Lightel
distributor for additional information.
Angled tips
Ribbon fiber tips
Extended tips
CI-1000 tip
(Series 1)
CI-1000-LC/F
CI-1100 tip
(Series 2)
PT2-LC/PC/F
An adapter is available for Series 1 tips allowing
them to be used with the Series 2 probes (VC-
6200-PL, CI-1100 and DI-1000).
This adapter can be used with
any Series 1 tip.
PT2-CI/ADAPT

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Changing CI-1100 tips
CI-1100 tips are held in
place by a locknut.
Holding the probe, turn the lock
nut counter-clockwise to loosen it
fully, and then remove the tip.
All tips have a slot and fit into the
key at the top of the probe. Slide
the new tip in place and slip
the lock nut over the tip. (You
may want to use a finger to
hold the tip in place until the
locknut has started
threading.) Tighten the nut
snugly –if the tip is loose, it
may not focus properly.
60° angled tips have two key slots at top and bottom to allow use
from two different directions.
The front end of the MTP/APC tip can
be set in two positions in a similar
fashion.
Locknut

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Inspecting connectors
Male Connectors
Female connectors
With the correct tip installed for the
connector type, place the
connector onto the probe tip so
that it fits snugly, then use the
focus knob on the CI-1100 to
focus the image on the LCD
screen. If you are unable to focus,
you may not have the connector
fully inserted on the tip. Make sure
it seats fully, and refocus.
APC connectors may appear
very dark if the connector key
is not properly aligned.
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 CI-
1100 to focus the image. If you are unable to focus, you may
not have the probe tip fully inserted. Make sure it seats fully, and
refocus.
If you are inspecting female APC connectors, make sure the
tip’s alignment mark matches the connector’s key.
Accessibility may present special problems when working with
some female connectors. Lightel’s optional angled and extended
tips are designed for such situations.

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Accessories
USB Adapter for PCs
The CI-1000-USB2 adapter is available to connect
your CI-1100 probe to Windows® based computers.
This optional adapter will enable you to view, capture
and store connector images on your PC for easy
documentation. The adapter comes with Lightel’s free
ConnectorView software.
Lightel also offers a
variety of cleaning
devices.
You can also upgrade to our
ConnectorView Plus software
which can provide an objective
analytical Pass/Fail report of
each inspected connector.