Viavi P5000i User manual

P5000i Digital Analysis Probe
Getting Started Guide
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P5000i Digital Analysis Probe
Getting Started Guide
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About this guide
This guide provides information about the P5000i Digital Analysis Probe. For more
resources, including how-to videos, go to:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/inspect
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Table of Contents
About this guide iii
Table of Contents v
Chapter 1 P5000i Digital Analysis Probe 1
P5000i Digital Analysis Probe overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2 Getting started 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Compatible platforms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optical Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the P5000i on VIAVI test platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3 FiberChekPRO Software 9
FiberChekPRO software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using FiberChekPRO with P5000i Digital Analysis Microscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FiberChekPRO controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Live View controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Test View controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4 FiberChekMOBILE 15
FiberChekMOBILE overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using FiberChekMOBILE with P5000i Digital Analysis Microscope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FiberChekMOBILE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Live View controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Test View controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Chapter 1 P5000i Digital Analysis Probe
This section describes the Digital Analysis Probe. The topics discussed in this chapter
are as follows:
•“P5000i Digital Analysis Probe overview” on page 2
•“Controls” on page 2
•“Specifications” on page 3
•“Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base” on page 3
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P5000i Digital Analysis Probe overview
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P5000i Digital Analysis Probe overview
The P5000i Digital Analysis Probe is a portable handheld microscope used to inspect
and certify both the bulkhead (female) and patch cord (male) sides of fiber connectors
as well as other optical devices, such as transceivers. The probe is specially designed
to fit and operate comfortably and easily in-hand, allowing the user to inspect hard-to-
reach connectors that are installed on the back side of patch panels or inside hardware
devices. The P5000i automatically inspects and analyzes the fiber end faces, detects
scratches and defects, and provides instant Pass/Fail results. This eliminates
subjectivity and time-consuming guesswork from the inspection process. The P5000i
can deliver these results to a PC/Laptop and VIAVI test platforms.
Controls
Figure 1 shows the P5000i probe and controls.
Figure 1 P5000i Probe controls
Table 1 describes the controls.
Table 1 P5000i controls
Control Description
QuickCapture button Instantly captures and analyzes the fiber image.
Focus Control Allows you to manually focus the live fiber end face image
on the display.
Magnification control Allows you to switch between LOW and HIGH
magnifications of the fiber end face image.
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Specifications
Table 2 lists the P5000i specifications.
Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base
To find the Technical Assistance Center phone number and email in your region for the
P5000i product or to search the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI
Solutions Technical & Product Support site at support.viavisolutions.com.
Table 2 P5000i specifications
Parameter Specification
LOW-Mag Field-of-View – Horizontal: 740 µm
– Vertical: 550 µm
High-Mag Field-of-View – Horizontal: 370 µm
– Vertical: 275 µm
Live Image 640 x 480; 8 fps
Focus Control Adjustable, in-probe
Camera Sensor 2560 x 1920, 1/2.5-in (1.02 cm) CMOS
Resolution < 1 µm
Light Source Blue LED, 100,000+ hour life
Lighting Technique Coaxial
Dimensions 140 x 46 x 44 mm (5.5 x 1.8 x 1.7 in)
Weight 110 g (3.9 oz)
Connector/Power Source USB 2.0
Coil Cable Length 183 cm (6 ft)
Certification CE
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Chapter 2 Getting started
This chapter describes how to get started with the P5000i probe. The following topics
are discussed:
•“Overview” on page 6
•“Compatible platforms” on page 6
•“Profiles” on page 6
•“Optical Settings” on page 6
•“Operating the P5000i on VIAVI test platforms” on page 7
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Overview
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Overview
The P5000i probe works with VIAVI solutions that users rely on daily for essential
testing. This means that users can guarantee connector compliance to industry
standards with a fast, repeatable analysis that integrates into their existing test
procedures. It connects with VIAVI test solutions and mobile devices via a USB
connection.
Compatible platforms
Other platforms the P5000i connects to include, but are not limited to, are shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2 Compatible platforms
Profiles
VIAVI platforms capable of using the P5000i come pre-loaded with profiles matching
the requirements in IEC-61300-3-35. You can create new profiles using FiberChekPRO
software and export them to the compatible VIAVI platform. See the FiberChekPRO
User Manual for more information about creating and editing profiles.
Optical Settings
Optical Settings configure the P5000i for optimal performance with a given tip. You can
select the best optical settings for the type of inspection tip that is attached to the probe.
The P5000i comes preconfigured with a selection of default optical settings. Additional
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settings can be added to the P5000i using FiberChekPRO. See the FiberChekPRO
User Manual for more information about creating and editing optical settings.
Operating the P5000i on VIAVI test platforms
Each VIAVI test platform has its own user interface. See Chapter 3 “FiberChekPRO
Software” for information about using the P5000i with FiberChekPRO. For information
about operating the P5000i on a specific test platform, see the user documentation for
that test platform.
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Chapter 3 FiberChekPRO Software
This section describes how to install and use the FiberChekPRO software. The
following topics are discussed:
•“FiberChekPRO software overview” on page 10
•“Installation” on page 10
•“Using FiberChekPRO with P5000i Digital Analysis Microscope” on page 10
•“FiberChekPRO controls” on page 11
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FiberChekPRO software overview
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FiberChekPRO software overview
FiberChekPRO is a Windows-PC software application used to determine the
acceptability of optical fiber end faces through automated inspection and analysis.
Used in conjunction with the P5000i microscope, FiberChekPRO will identify and
characterize defects and contamination, and then provide a PASS or FAIL result
according to IEC 61300-3-35 standards or customer-defined specifications.
•FiberChekPRO software, download instructions, and user guide are available for
download from https://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/
•Install the software before connecting the P5000i microscope to the PC.
•Connect the microscope to the PC using the USB 2.0 cable.
The following sections provide a brief description of the FiberChekPRO software. For
more detailed information, see the FiberChekPRO User Manual.
Installation
The following procedures describe how to install the FiberChekPRO software.
To install FiberChekPRO on a PC or laptop
1Locate the setup file in the location you downloaded it to and double-click it.
2Click Next. The License Agreement screen appears.
3Accept the license agreement and press Next.
4Specify the location FiberChekPRO will be installed to and click Next. VIAVI
strongly recommends accepting the default location.
The Select Components screen appears.
5Check all the components that you want to install and click Next. VIAVI strongly
recommends installing all components.
The Additional Tasks screen appears.
6Select/check the options for the FiberChekPRO icon/shortcut and click Next.
The Ready To Install screen appears.
7Click Install.
The FiberChekPRO software is installed.
Using FiberChekPRO with P5000i Digital Analysis Microscope
Perform the following steps to start using FiberChekPRO with the P5000i Digital
Analysis Microscope.
1 Open/Launch FiberChekPRO
Locate and run the FiberChekPRO application.
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2 Install Inspection Tip on Probe
Select the appropriate inspection tip that corresponds to the connector type and
side being inspected and attach it to the probe.
3 Select Profile
From the preconfigured PROFILE settings drop-down list, select the appropriate
pass/fail analysis profile for the connector type to be inspected.
4 Select Optical Setting
From the preconfigured OPTICAL SETTING drop-down list, select the
appropriate optical setting for the tip connected to the probe
5 Inspect
Mate the probe to the connector under test by either inserting the probe with tip
into a bulkhead adapter or inserting a patch cord into the tip.
6 Focus the Fiber End Face Image On Screen
Adjust the focus of the fiber end face image on the computer screen by turning the
Focus Control on the microscope.
7 Test
Press the QuickCapture button on the probe or click the Test button from the
FiberChekPRO tool bar to run the analysis.
FiberChekPRO controls
The following sections describe the FiberChekPRO controls.
Live View controls
Figure 3 shows the Live View.
Figure 3 Live View
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Table 3 describes the controls.
Test View controls
Figure 4 shows the Test View.
Table 3 Live View controls
Control Description
Microscope Allows you to select the specific microscope you want to
have active for displaying on the screen. If multiple
microscopes are connected, each one will appear in a
drop down list.
Optical Settings Allows you to select the best optical settings for the type
of inspection tip that is attached to the probe. You can
select from several preconfigured optical settings or
create your own.
Profile Allows you to select from various PROFILES that contain
the analysis parameters by which PASS/FAIL criteria are
determined. You can select from several preconfigured
profiles or create your own.
Image Controls Provides specific controls for fine tuning the image. In
LIVE view, you can select between viewing at LOW or
HIGH magnification.
Focus Quality Meter A visual gauge that aids in finding the optimal focus point.
Optical focus level is reached when the bar is closest to
the red line.
Test Initiates the automated PASS/FAIL test process.
Save Allows you to capture and save the image as it appears
on the screen.
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