Precision Rated Optics VIP-55 User manual

VIP-55
Video Inspection Probe
Operation Guide
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Table of Contents
1. VIP-55 Video Inspection Probe.......................................................................................................................3
FB Connect.............................................................................................................................................................4
2. Highlights..........................................................................................................................................................4
3. APP installation and use..................................................................................................................................5
App installation ......................................................................................................................................................5
4. USB Cable Use..................................................................................................................................................8
5. Configuration....................................................................................................................................................9
6. Specification....................................................................................................................................................10
7. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................11
8. Troubleshoot...................................................................................................................................................11
9. After-sales service...........................................................................................................................................12

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1. VIP-55 Video Inspection Probe
Keeping the previous advantages of quick check, the new VIP-55 fiber inspection probe is designed to be smarter
and more power saving. It has both WIFI and USB connections to help get end face images quickly sent and
shown on a smart phone either in Android or Apple system. The user can check the end face anytime anywhere
with ease. The VIP-55 can be used in almost all normal inspection situations, e.g. connectors in panels or
individual patch cords.
1) Power On/Off & Quickswitch (WIFI/USB) Button: hold the key button for 3 seconds to turn the device
on or off. Double click to switch the mode between WIFI and USB.
2) Light Indicator (WIFI/USB): blue light represents the WIFI mode, green light represents the USB mode.
3) Reset: hold and press the key for 5s or above to restart the device.
4) Focus Wheel: flip the wheel back or forth to adjust the focus.
5) Capture: press the key to take a snapshot of the connector.
6) Illuminator: emergency use in insufficient lighting environment
7) Retaining nut: lock the adaptor to secure the location.
8) Interchangeable tip: various tips are available for inspecting various connectors.
9) Batteries Indicator: light will be on for 5s once illuminator is pressed to show the battery status. When
the battery level is too low, the light will flash
10) Illuminator power: turn on or off the illuminator.
11) Micro-USB Port: to connect to PC or mobile via USB cable; for charging when the power is too low.
12) Light indicator (Charging): red light represents charging status, green light represents the fully-charged
status.
13) Brightness Switch
Illuminator Power
Battery Indicator
Brightness Switch
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FB Connect
FB Connect is the mobile software application for Android and IOS system. It can capture, display and record the
fiber end-face image on the phone with ease.
2. Highlights
1) Precise cone-shaped tip to reach 98% alignment consistency.
2) Single way re-cycle focus wheel to have efficient focus
control.
3) Image capture button for operation convenience.
4) 400× Magnification, better than 1um resolution.
5) Suitable for all types of connectors test: APC, UPC, MTP
and more.
6) Clearer imaging to figure out dents/scratches/dots etc.,
within seconds.
7) Compile with types of OS: Windows/Linux/Mac.
8) WIFI and USB mode quick switching with QuickswitchTM.
9) User-friendly design: various light indicators showing
operating mode and status; illuminator to allow work in dim
environment.
10) Compile with CE/CEM and ROHS standards

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3. APP installation and use
App installation
Apple: Search for the app “FB Connect” in apple store and download as usual. Supports IOS 8.0 or above.
Android: Search for the app “FB Connect” at app store and download as usual. Supports Android 4.4 or above.
Two different WIFI networks are required for app installation and normal APP usage. During APP download, the
smart phone needs to connect to a WIFI with internet service. During normal usage, it needs to switch to the local
WIFI network furnished by the probe. The probe’s WIFI network site name starts with the initial “FE_” and the
default password is 12345678. If connection fails, an alert message will be shown on the smart phone.
Note
It will take around 6 seconds or more for WIFI connection.
When batteries are too low, please make sure to charge properly. The power level indicators can also help
check the batteries status.
The probe may get slightly heated after WIFI connection, which is normal.
Original 3G/4G network will be closed automatically after the WIFI connection.
Record
The record files, including video and images, can be checked under the files selection.
Click the file can get the details of file size, name and type easily. Slide left can get the record deleted if
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User can also share the file with the third party software to access external network.
Adjustment
Click the upper right corner, three functions will be shown including Brightness adjustment, Contrast adjustment
and Calibrate function.

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Calibrate function to help easily delineate the zone areas stipulated in industrial standards.
Brightness to adjust the device brightness automatically or manually.
Contrast to adjust the device contrast automatically or manually.
Reset
User can change the WIFI password under setting selection as below image. If the password is forgotten, user can
click the “reset” button to restore the default password 12345678. After resetting, please restart the app to activate
the changes. Same function can also be implemented via the reset key on the probe.

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4. USB Cable Use
The VIP-55 can also work with USB cable connection, besides the WIFI connection. User can switch between the
modes through QuickswitchTM.
Double click the power button of the probe to switch between the modes. When the WIF/USB light turns green
from blue, it indicates a normal USB signal output, which afterwards can be connected to mobiles or other PC for
checking. USB cable connection mode supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linus and Mac
OS.
Software
The fiber face viewing software FFV is offered on Windows system as the professional viewing software.
The app named FB Connect is offered on Android system as the professional viewing software, but it’s not
guaranteed to work on all the android models.
FB Connect Analysis
The fiber face analysis software FFA can be used to analyze the fiber end face image on Windows platform, it can
have dirt, defects and scratches on the end face measured and recorded with pass/fail judgement. The latest
version is 5.0, for more details, user can visit the company website for more information.
Interchangeable tips
To mate different connectors, various tips are available and interchangeable. First loosen the retaining nut. Then
remove the tips along the lens bar. Lastly make the change and tighten back the retaining nut.
Note: try to avoid impacting the lens bar when making changes to avoid possible damage.

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5. Configuration
Items
Description
Quantity
VIP-55
Probe supports 2.4GHz WIFI channel
and USB2.0 wire connection
1pcs
Standard tips
2.5mm Universal (Male)
1.25mm Universal (Male)
LC Bulkhead (Female)
SC/FC Bulkhead (Female)
1pcs
each
USB cable
USB to Micro USB cable, for charging or data translate
1pcs
Soft case
Contain the device and kits
1pcs
Application
Android & IOS Support
USB AC adapter(optional)
5V 1A charger
1pcs
USB adapter(optional)
USB-C to USB-A adapter. Applicable for USB2.0 and USB3.1
OTG smart devices
1pcs
Arm bag(optional)
Outdoor arm strap holding mobile phone
1pcs
Software(optional)
EFD fiber end face analysis software, free upgrade
USB Dongle
Security measure of analysis
1pcs

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6. Specification
Items
Values
Magnification
400X
Resolution
<1um
Field of View(mm)
X: 0.3487 Y: 0.2632
Light source
Blue LED
Focus Way
Single-way
Focus time
1~5 s
Alignment
>98%
Capture button
Available
Quick switch
Available, switch between WIFI and USB
Connector
Micro USB
Connectivity
WIFI802.11 & USB2.0
WIFI Frequency
2.4GHz
Smart device OS compatibility
Android 4.4 and above, IOS 8.1 and above
Voltage
5V
Power support
3400mAh Li-ion
Working time
≥ 5h
Recharge time
≤ 5h
Color
Black
Weight
175g(0.4 lb)
Distance range
20m
Dimension
19x 5x 3cm (71/2x 2 x 11/5 inch)
Working/Storage temperature
-10º~ 50 º / -20 º ~ 60º
Humidity
<90% (Non-condensing)

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7. Maintenance
Tips:
Please clean the connector before the inspection if necessary.
Please clean the device regularly to prevent any dust and debris from previous connectors to impair the
inspection.
Please keep the device in a clean and dry environment.
Please avoid unnecessary impact and vibration.
Please turn off the power immediately if any fluid gets into the device, make it totally dry before power it
on again.
Charging
The LED light at the end of the probe is on to show all charging status.
For the first time charging, please make sure to wait for a few hours till the LED light turns green from
red to make sure a full charge. Battery protection circuit is embedded to protect from over-charge or over-
discharge.
The charging time depends on multiple factors as working or storage temperature, so please make sure it
can be charged under proper environment.
When the probe is connected with power or USB cable, it can still be chosen to work in WIFI mode.
When the probe is connected with USB cable to a PC, it can also be charged, at the rate of 500mA.
8. Troubleshoot
Please check the table below for solutions to the common problems
Problem
Solution
No image seen on the display
Make sure the probe is connected with Wi-Fi.
Make sure the probe is working in the WIFI mode.
Make sure FB Connect is properly connected with the probe, if not, please
close the FB Connect and reopen it again.
No image seen on the display even
with WIFI connection
If the temperature of probe is too high, please cool it down first.
Make sure the batteries are fully charged.
Please reconnect the device if there’s still problems.
Flickering or abnormal image in real-
time video mode
Please check if batteries are too low to display properly.
Please close the FB Connect and reopen it again.

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9. After-sales service
The probe has 12 months guarantee period and life-long maintenance service.
Any damage caused either by improper use, falling, disassemble by user, or uncontrollable natural disasters, like
lightning or fire, will not be eligible to guarantee service.
Consumable accessories including fuse, indicator light, batteries and common interface etc., are not included in
the service.
Any change of the design or structure on the product is subject to the company policy without prior notice.
Please contact your suppliers if there is any problem.

Precision Rated Optics, Inc.
Corporate Office
Billing & Processing
PO Box 877 Trexlertown, PA 18087
Precision Rated Optics, Inc.
Product Distribution Center Manufacturing & Testing
9999 Hamilton Blvd Breinigsville, PA 18031