Viavi FVAm Series User manual

FVAm™ Series
Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope
User Guide
22132675 Rev. 101, Standard
July 2019
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FVAm™ Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope User Guide 22132675 Rev. 101, Standard, ii
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Warranty
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products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Policies & Standards web page.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This product was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the
equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by VIAVI.
Caution: RF Radiation Exposure
• To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons.
• This transmitter must not be collocated or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Industry Canada (IC) requirements
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference; and, 2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et, 2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution: RF Radiation Exposure
To comply with IC RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must not be collocated or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité RF canadienne l’exposition, cet appareil et son antenne ne
doivent pas étre co-localisés ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
EU WEEE and Battery Directives
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations.
VIAVI has established a take-back processes in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC. Instructions for returning waste
equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of the VIAVI Policies & Standards web page.
If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact the VIAVI WEEE Program
Management team at [e-mail].
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EU CE Marking Directives (LV, EMC, RoHS, RE)
This product conforms with all applicable CE marking directives. Please request the EU Declaration of Conformity
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EU Radio Equipment Directive
In accordance with Article 10.8 of the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, the following table provides
information on the frequency bands and the maximum RF transmit power of this product for sale in the EU:
Frequency Range (MHz) Channels Used Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
2400-2483.5 1 - 13 ODFM: 13.5 dBm
CCK: 17.25 dBm
DSSS: 17 dBm

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FVAm™ Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope User Guide 22132675 Rev. 101, Standard, v
Contents
1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................1-1
FiberChekPRO Fiber Inspection and Analysis software ...................................................................... 1-2
Ordering information.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base ............................................................................. 1-3
2 Getting started ............................................................................................................................2-1
FVAm microscope features................................................................................................................. 2-2
Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger and microscope LEDs .................................................................. 2-3
Powering the FVAm microscope......................................................................................................... 2-4
Using FMAG adapters ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Adapter features .......................................................................................................................... 2-6
Mounting and positioning an adapter ......................................................................................... 2-7
Removing an adapter ................................................................................................................... 2-8
Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules...................................................................... 2-9
Connecting a fiber connector....................................................................................................... 2-9
Connecting a QSFP or CFP transceiver module with MT ferrule................................................ 2-10
Connecting to FiberChekPRO............................................................................................................ 2-11
Touchscreen display module and onboard controls......................................................................... 2-12
Settings menu ............................................................................................................................ 2-13
Live view..................................................................................................................................... 2-13
Focus-quality meter ................................................................................................................... 2-14
Pass/Fail results and overlays .................................................................................................... 2-14
Calibrating the touchscreen....................................................................................................... 2-15
Panning and auto-focusing in live view ............................................................................................ 2-16
Physical panning......................................................................................................................... 2-16
Digital panning ........................................................................................................................... 2-17
Y-axis adjustment....................................................................................................................... 2-17
Auto-focusing a live view ........................................................................................................... 2-18
Setting up Pass/Fail tests.................................................................................................................. 2-19
Setting up Pass/Fail tests using FiberChekPRO .......................................................................... 2-20
Setting up Pass/Fail tests using the touchscreen ....................................................................... 2-20
Adding user information................................................................................................................... 2-21
Adding user information using FiberChekPRO........................................................................... 2-21
Adding user information using the touchscreen........................................................................ 2-22
Setting up groups for Pass/Fail test results ...................................................................................... 2-23
Setting the active group ............................................................................................................. 2-23
3 Performing Pass/Fail tests and working with saved test results ...................................................3-1
Requirements for Pass/Fail tests ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Starting a Pass/Fail test from FiberChekPRO...................................................................................... 3-3

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Starting a Pass/Fail test from the FVAm microscope ......................................................................... 3-5
Editing the active optical setting ........................................................................................................ 3-6
Editing the active optical setting using FiberChekPRO................................................................. 3-6
Editing the active optical setting using the touchscreen and onboard controls.......................... 3-7
Managing custom connector definitions............................................................................................ 3-9
Creating a custom connector definition....................................................................................... 3-9
Recalling fiber analysis images ......................................................................................................... 3-10
Managing data stored on the FVAm microscope ............................................................................. 3-11
Importing stored test data ......................................................................................................... 3-11
Deleting stored test data ........................................................................................................... 3-12
Appendix A Touchscreen Settings menu ........................................................................................... A-1
Connector Setup ................................................................................................................................. A-2
Create New Group .............................................................................................................................. A-2
User Info ............................................................................................................................................. A-2
Recall Image........................................................................................................................................ A-2
Edit Optical Settings............................................................................................................................ A-2
Microscope Settings ........................................................................................................................... A-2
System Settings................................................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B Firmware update............................................................................................................ B-1
Appendix C System reset ...................................................................................................................C-1

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About this guide
This guide provides information about the FVAm™ Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope.
Revision history
To access the latest version of this user guide, go to:
http://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/archives/FCPRO/User_Guide_FVAm.pdf
Revision Date Details
101 July 2019 Revised reference to IEC-61300-3-35-Ed. 2.0 in “Setting up Pass/Fail tests.”
100 April 2019 This document is released.

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1 Overview
Inspection of fiber optic interconnects is essential for the optimal performance and longevity of fiber optic
networks. Every time they are handled, fiber connectors must be inspected to ensure no debris or damage is
present. VIAVI has made this critical task easier than ever with the FVAm™ Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus
Microscope.
FVAm microscopes provide standalone operation using magnetic adapters that support a range of fiber optic
connectors. Available with or without a color LCD touchscreen display module, FVAm microscopes interface with
the FiberChekPRO™ Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis software to provide reliable maintenance of optical
connector quality.
Figure 1-1: FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscopes
Figure 1-2: Touchscreen view - Pass/Fail test results, MPO fiber connectors

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Overview FiberChekPRO Fiber Inspection and Analysis software
FiberChekPRO Fiber Inspection and Analysis software
FiberChekPRO software is designed to operate on a PC/laptop. It instantly captures, analyzes, and grades fiber
end-face images to determine acceptability of the end faces.
FiberChekPRO identifies and characterizes defects and contamination, and then provides a pass or fail result
according to a preconfigured failure criteria setting. In addition, users can create customized optical settings,
connector definitions, and analysis profiles, as well as archive data and generate reports.
Figure 1-3: FiberChekPRO - Pass/Fail test results, MPO fiber connector
Note: This user guide provides information about using FiberChekPRO with FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofo-
cus Microscopes. For detailed information about the features and navigation tools of the software, refer
to the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual, which you can
access from the FiberChekPRO Help menu.

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Overview Ordering information
Ordering information
Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base
To find the Technical Assistance Center phone number and email in your region for the FVAm microscope product
or to search the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI Solutions Technical & Product Support site at
support.viavisolutions.com.
Table 1-1: FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope kits and accessories
Description Part Number
Kitted packages
FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope, No Display, Includes FMAG-MPO and Lens Cap FVAM-1000
FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope, With Display, Includes FMAG-MPO and Lens Cap FVAM-1000-S
Accessories
Magnetic Adapter for MPO Connector FMAG-MPO
Magnetic Adapter for MT Ferrule FMAG-MT
Magnetic Adapter for MT QSFP FMAG-QSFP
Magnetic Adapter for LC Connector FMAG- LC
Magnetic Adapter for SC Connector FMAG-SC
Magnetic Adapter, Universal 1.25 mm FMAG-U12
Magnetic Adapter, Universal 2.5 mm FMAG-U25

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2 Getting started
This section covers the following information:
•“FVAm microscope features” on page 2-2
•“Powering the FVAm microscope” on page 2-4
•“Using FMAG adapters” on page 2-5
•“Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules” on page 2-9
•“Connecting to FiberChekPRO” on page 2-11
•“Touchscreen display module and onboard controls” on page 2-12
•“Panning and auto-focusing in live view” on page 2-16
•“Setting up Pass/Fail tests” on page 2-19
•“Adding user information” on page 2-21
•“Setting up groups for Pass/Fail test results” on page 2-23

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Getting started FVAm microscope features
FVAm microscope features
The FVAm microscope is available with a touchscreen display module (FVAM-1000-S) or without a touchscreen
display module (FVAM-1000). Both models are designed to interface with the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber
Inspection and Analysis software (see “Connecting to FiberChekPRO” on page 2-11); however, the FVAM-1000-S
model features onboard controls to facilitate using the touchscreen to set up and start Pass/Fail tests and then
review test results (see “Touchscreen display module and onboard controls” on page 2-12).
Both FVAm microscope models support FMAG adapters (see “Using FMAG adapters” on page 2-5), and feature an
Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger button with LEDs (see “Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger and microscope LEDs” on
page 2-3) and a Y-Axis Adjustment dial (see “Y-axis adjustment” on page 2-17).
Figure 2-1: FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope - FVAM-1000-S
Figure 2-2: FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope - rear panel
CAUTION
Power off the device, and disconnect all cables connected to it before moving the device or performing
maintenance procedures.

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Getting started FVAm microscope features
Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger and microscope LEDs
The Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger button lets you automatically focus a live view of fiber end faces (see “Panning
and auto-focusing in live view” on page 2-16). You can also use this button to start a Pass/Fail test (see “Starting a
Pass/Fail test from the FVAm microscope” on page 3-5).
Table 2-1 provides state information for each LED.
Table 2-1: FVAm microscope LED states
LED State Description
Fail Red Pass/Fail test failed
Ready Blue FVAm microscope operation normal
Blue - Flashing Pass/Fail test in progress
Pass Green Pass/Fail test passed

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Getting started Powering the FVAm microscope
Powering the FVAm microscope
Step 1 Place the microscope on a flat, stable surface in a location close to an appropriate power source.
Step 2 Connect the power adapter to the receptacle on the rear panel of the microscope and then to the power
source.
Step 3 Press the power button.
Step 4 Observe the following LED sequence and, if available, the touchscreen:
▪ Fail and Pass LEDs light momentarily
▪ Ready LED lights and remains lit
▪ Touchscreen initializes in low-magnification live view. See “Live view” on page 2-13 for information.
Important: Always use the power button to power the microscope off. This allows the microscope to perform a
shutdown routine that saves available data. If you inadvertently power off the microscope by
disconnecting the power adapter from either the microscope or the power source, perform Step 2
and Step 3 of this procedure, and then press the power button to power off the microscope.
— End —

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Getting started Using FMAG adapters
Using FMAG adapters
FMAG adapters are designed to be quickly mounted on and removed from the FVAm microscope. A single adapter
supports inspection of both flat (PC) connectors and angled (APC) connectors, facilitating the process of setting up
the microscope to inspect different types of fiber and fiber end faces.
For more information about FMAG adapters, refer to the VIAVI Solutions Fiber Tips and Adapters Selection Guide.
Table 2-2: FMAG adapters
Description Adapter
Magnetic Adapter for MPO Connector (FMAG-MPO)
Magnetic Adapter for MT Ferrule (FMAG-MT)
Magnetic Adapter for MT QSFP (FMAG-QSFP)
Magnetic Adapter for LC Connector (FMAG-LC)
Magnetic Adapter for SC Connector (FMAG-SC)
Magnetic Adapter, Universal 1.25 mm (FMAG-U12)
Magnetic Adapter, Universal 2.5 mm (FMAG-U25)

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Getting started Using FMAG adapters
Adapter features
An FMAG adapter adheres to the magnetic adapter plate at the front of the FVAm microscope by magnetic force
only.
A part number is etched on each FMAG adapter at the top of the side ring. Aqua and green markings at the front
of the adapter identify the correct orientation for mounting it, as well as the correct adapter position for
connector inspection. For information, see “Mounting and positioning an adapter” on page 2-7.
Figure 2-3: FMAG adapter markings
Important: An FMAG adapter must always be mounted onto the FVAm microscope with the part number and
aqua marking at the top.
Most adapters also feature an alignment key to help you align a fiber connector or transceiver when connecting it
to the adapter.
Figure 2-4: FMAG adapter alignment keys

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Getting started Using FMAG adapters
Mounting and positioning an adapter
Step 1 If present, remove the lens cap from the adapter plate:
▪ Firmly grasp the lens cap on each side and pull it straight back.
▪ Store the lens cap in a dust-proof container.
Step 2 Holding the adapter with the part number and aqua marking at the top, place it on the magnetic adapter
plate so that rounded posts of the plate are aligned with the corresponding recesses on the back of the
adapter.
The adapter is positioned for inspecting flat (PC) fiber connectors.
Step 3 To position the adapter for inspecting angled (APC) fiber connectors, press the bottom of the adapter so
that it tilts down and the bottom rests against the adapter plate.
Step 4 To reposition the adapter for inspecting flat (PC) fiber connectors, press the top of adapter so that it tilts
up and the top rests against the adapter plate.
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Getting started Using FMAG adapters
Removing an adapter
Important: Always replace an FMAG adapter with either the lens cap or another adapter. Replace with the lens
cap whenever the FVAm microscope will not be used for an extended period of time (several days or
weeks).
Step 1 Firmly grasp the adapter on each side, and pull it straight back.
Step 2 Store the adapter in a dust-proof container.
Step 3 Mount either another adapter or the lens cap onto the microscope.
Note: The lens cap has recesses that align with the posts of the magnetic adapter plate.
— End —

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Getting started Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules
Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules
The FVAm microscope is designed to perform Pass/Fail tests on MPO fiber connectors and transceiver modules
(QSFPs and CFPs) with MT ferrules.
Connecting a fiber connector
Step 1 Mount and position the correct FMAG adapter for the fiber connector onto the microscope.
Step 2 Clean the fiber connector.
Step 3 Insert the connector straight into the adapter until it engages.
If the adapter has an alignment key, ensure that the top of the connector is aligned with the key.
Step 4 Set the adapter to the required position (PC or APC).
— End —

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Getting started Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules
Connecting a QSFP or CFP transceiver module with MT ferrule
Step 1 Mount the FMAG-QSFP adapter onto the FVAm microscope.
Step 2 Clean the MT ferrule in the transceiver module.
Step 3 Ensure that the MT ferrule is aligned with the alignment key on the adapter.
Important: If the transceiver module is equipped with a pull tab, orient the module so that the end of the pull
tab is aligned with the alignment key. The adapter and microscope are designed to accommodate the
pull tab so that it does not interfere with Pass/Fail testing.
Step 4 Insert the module straight into the adapter until it engages.
Step 5 Set the adapter to the required position (PC or APC).
— End —
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
Risk of damage to pluggable module
Wear a properly fitted electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap and work in an ESD-controlled area when
handling pluggable transceivers.