LIGHTEL Technologies ViewConn Plus VC-6200-PL User manual

ViewConn®Plus
VC-6200-PL
1. Introducing ViewConn
2. Using ViewConn
3. Options
1. Integrated Power Meter
2. Pass / Fail Software
3. Carrying Cases
4. Accessories

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 is 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 lets you
easily inspect both male and
female mated connector pairs
without the time consuming
need to change tips.
Introducing ViewConn® Plus
Save Time

1. Fiber Optic Connector
2. ViewConn
Adapter Tip
3. Ruggedized Cover
4. Focus Knob (Internal)
5. Contrast Button
6. Camera switch
7. Brightness Control
8. On/Off Button
9. Display Screen
12. Focus Knob (External)11. Probe
14. 4-pin Mini-DIN Jack and Socket
10. AC Adapter Portal
15. USB Portal (not visible)
16. Power Indicator Light
17. Accessory Holder
18. Cleaning Cassette
13. Probe Adapter Tip
ViewConn®Plus
VC-6200-PL

Turning on ViewConn
Press and briefly hold the red button
on the front of ViewConn to turn
on the unit. The green power
light will be on whenever
ViewConn is powered.
The +/- control to the left of the
on/off switch will allow you to
adjust the brightness of the
display.
Viewing Connectors
If your green power light is on, but the screen is black, briefly touch the red
on/off button. The unit may have gone into the power saving, standby
mode. Also check to ensure that the camera switch is set to INT.

To inspect male connectors (patchcords
and jumpers) set the camera switch,
above the red on/off button to INT.
Use the large black 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 aCC-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 aCC-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
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. When replacing the cassette, make
sure the tab is over the edge of the
cassette receptacle. This ensures that
the cassette will remain in place.

Changing ViewConn Tips
To install a VC-6200 tip align the tip key with
the slot in the Tip Receptacle and seat it.
Then screw it in clockwise until tight.
To remove, simply unscrew
counterclockwise and lift and
lift out.
.

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) plug
the 4-pin jack on your probe into
the socket on the side of ViewConn
–the flat side of the jack will face
the rear –and set the camera
switch, above the red on/off button
to EXT. 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.
Remember, when using the probe, focus with the probe knob.

Cleaning Female Connectors
After inspecting, you can use the IBC
cleaner to clean in the adapter. Insert the
cleaner and push until it clicks. Remove
and be sure to reinspect to ensure the
female connector is clean before re-
mating the connectors.
To easily attach the cleaner to ViewConn
hold ViewConn in your left hand and use
your thumb to pull the front flap of the
accessory holder forward. Then slip the
IBC cleaner into place. It will remain
securely fastened until you wish to
remove 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. (You may want to use a finger to hold the
tip in place until the lock nut has started threading.)
Tighten the nut snugly –if the tip is loose, it may not
focus properly.

Probe Tips
Different types of female connectors will
usually require a tip designed specifically for
that connector type. PC and APC versions will
be different, and APC female tips will be have
a mark to match the key.
In addition to standard tips Lightel offers a
wide variety of Series 2 specialty probe tips to
accommodate special situations.
Extended tips
Ribbon fiber tips
Angled tips
APC Key
Alignment Mark

Powering ViewConn
ViewConn comes with a set of 4AA low self-discharge NiMH camera
grade batteries and an external battery charger. These batteries come
pre-charged and may be used immediately. The green power light will
slowly change to orange to alert you that the batteries are running low.
When the light is red, battery power is almost gone.
Battery life should be approximately 4 hours with recharging time about
2 hours. Charging a second set of batteries while using the
first can give you uninterrupted power. In an emergency,
AA Alkaline batteries may be used, but they may last less
than one hour and should not be left in ViewConn.
It is not necessary to remove ViewConn’s ruggedized cover
to install or change the batteries. Simply slide the battery
cover off. Make sure you install the batteries in the proper
direction and slide the battery cover back into position.
When properly positioned, the cover will fit tightly.
ViewConn can also be powered using the AC adapter which is included.
AC adapters and battery chargers are available with US, European, UK or Australian style plugs.

Capturing Images
ViewConn comes with
Lightel’s ConnectorView
software for viewing and
capturing connector end-
face images on your
Windows® PC.
ConnectorView numbers
each captured image
individually and can be set
to display the fiber cleaning
zones automatically.
ViewConn is connected to your PC using a
standard mini-B USB cable.
A complete software installation and user’s guide
can be found on the CD that comes with
ViewConn.

ViewConn Accessory Holder
The Accessory Holder
will securely hold
optional cleaning
devices, or …