LIGHTEL Technologies ViewConn Pro VC-8200 User manual

ViewConn®Pro
VC-8200
1. Introducing ViewConn
2. Using ViewConn Pro
3. Optional Integrated
Optical Power Meter
4. Specifications

Safety
Fiber optic lasers use light wavelengths not
visible to the human eye.
All Lightel microscopes are eye-safe video microscopes.
Nevertheless, all standard safety precautions should be
followed.

Inspect at Every Step
Manufacturing
QC and Receiving
System Assembly
Installation
System Testing
Network Testing
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

ViewConn was the first, and only, hand-held, all-in-
one inspection and cleaning device.
ViewConn’s integrated operation allows users to quickly and
easily inspect, clean and reinspect, ensuring connectors are truly
clean prior to mating.
ViewConn’s large 3.5”display provides clear, sharp images.
Introducing ViewConn

The ViewConn Plus dual
microscope design, originated
by Lightel, lets you easily
inspect both male and female
mated connector pairs
without the time consuming
need to change tips.
Introducing ViewConnPlus
Save Time

ViewConn Pro is an integrated system for
fiberoptic connector inspection, evaluation,
documentation and cleaning. This hand-held tool
provides dual microscopes, touchscreen controls,
Pass/Fail analysis and a cleaning cassette all in a
single unit.
Introducing ViewConnPro
The
Comprehensive
Solution

ViewConnPro
VC-8200
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1. ViewConn adapter tip (INT)
2. ViewConn focus knob (INT)
3. Cursor touch pad
4. Left-click button
5. Right-click button
6. Wrist strap
7. 5” color touchscreen
8. Stylus and stylus holder
9. Power button
10. Probe focus knob (EXT)
11. CC-1 cleaning cassette
12. USB port
13. Ruggedized cover
14. Optional integrated power meter
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ViewConnPro
ViewConn Pro is designed to fit
your work style.
With a fold out stand, a wrist strap for
support when holding it and neck strap
attachments at either top or bottom,
ViewConn Pro gives you the flexibility to
use it whatever way the job requires.
Its Li-Ion battery begins to recharge
automatically whenever it is attached to
an AC outlet.

When you turn ViewConn Pro on it will be set
to inspect male connectors (patchcords and
jumpers) ─the INT setting.
Use the large black ViewConn focus knob to
focus the image. If you are unable to focus
the image, verify that the tip is fully screwed
in and the connector is properly seated in the
tip.
Inspecting Male Connectors
Ensure that you have the proper tip in the
tip receptacle at the top of ViewConn,
then place the connector into the tip.

from the top down on a clean section of
the CC-1 cassette. Do not scrub the
connector back and forth and do not
reuse a section of cleaner. Reinsert the
connector in the tip to verify that it is
now clean.
If clean, make sure that the mated
connector is also clean, before installing
or reinstalling.
If the connector was not clean, repeat
the procedure and again recheck.
Cleaning Male Connectors
Once you have inspected
the fiber, if you need to
clean it, open the cover
of the CC-1 cleaning
cassette, and, using
moderate pressure swipe
the connector ferrule

If you decide you need to wet clean a
connector, use a solvent dispenser like
the optional Chemtronics Electro-Wash®
pen dispenser to lightly wet a clean
section of a CC-1 sheet. Less solvent is
best.
Always go from the wet portion to the
clean dry portion. You always want to
finish in a dry section of the sheet to be
sure the solvent has been removed.
Reinspect your connector as before to
verify it is clean.
Cleaning Male Connectors
Wet Cleaning

When you have used all three slots on a CC-1
cleaning sheet, pull the sheet out to advance
it to the next sheet. The cassette cover must
be open to advance the sheet. If you wish to
tear off a sheet, first close the cover. (A quick
twisting motion works best to tear off the
sheets.)
CC-1 Cleaning Cassette
To install the CC-1 cleaning cassette, place
the tab at the top of the CC-1 in the slot at
the top of the cassette holder. Then push the
cassette in the space until it clicks into place.
If you wish to remove the cassette, push up
on the small blue plastic tab at the base of
the cassette and lift the cassette out.

Changing ViewConn Tips
All ViewConn tips are intended for use
strictly with male connectors. Most
ViewConn tips are universal tips,
either PC or APC, for all connectors
with the same ferrule size. All tips
work for both single mode and
multimode connectors.
To install a ViewConn tip, align the tip’s
key with the slot in the tip receptacle
and seat it. Once seated, screw the tip
in clockwise until tight.
To remove a ViewConn tip, unscrew it
counterclockwise and lift out.
Key
Slot

Inspecting Male APC Connectors
A male APC connector is keyed. The key should be directly to the front of ViewConn
to provide the best image. Or you can simply turn the connector until it has the
best contrast.
APC connectors are angled and need tips
designed specifically to view them. (Note the
angle on the tip stem.)
Improperly Keyed APC Connector Properly Keyed APC Connector
Key
Alignment
Mark

Inspecting Female Connectors
To inspect female connectors (in bulkheads
and patch panels) touch the INT portion of
the touchscreen. It will change to read EXT.
The image displayed will now be coming from
the probe.
The Field of View from the probe is wider
allowing you to more easily locate the ferrule.
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
may not have the probe tip fully
inserted. Make sure it seats fully, and
refocus.

Inspecting Female Connectors
When you have focused on the
ferrule, you can freeze it to examine it,
enlarge and automatically center it,
and then analyze it.
Or you can choose to just immediately
analyze it.

Changing Probe Tips
Probe tips are held in place with a lock nut.
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. Tighten the nut snugly –if the tip is loose,
it may not focus properly.

Probe Tips
Most probe tips are for female connectors. (Universal
male tips are available for the probe for special
applications.) Female tips are specific to the type of
connector being inspected. All tips work for both single
mode and multimode connectors.
Probe tips are available in a variety of styles for specialty
applications including 60° angled tips extended tips and
tips for ribbon connectors.
(Visit the Series 2 Tips page on the Lightel website
www.lightel.com for a list of all current probe tips.)

Using ViewConn Pro
ViewConn Pro is simple to use. The
main screen provides access to all the
ViewConn Pro features and all the
controls you need to view, capture and
analyze connectors.
Or work from the Quick View screen
with large simplified controls and a
large graphic battery level indicator.

Using ViewConn Pro
Capturing an image is as simple as a touch
of the screen.
With another touch you can shift to the
probe and save images from it.