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1. 15 25dBm for all other WL power within 20 25dBm mW dBm dB REF 10 50 20 0 0 90 2 5mm universal PC and APC power meter tip 1 25mm universal PC and APC power meter tip 30 Table of Contents Installing the VC8 OPM Make sure ViewConn Pro is turned off Once the ruggedized cover is out of the way see p 29 for instructions use the L wrench provided with the VC8 OPM to remove the 4 screws and metal plate at the top of ViewConn Pro Save the screws Make sure the Power label is facing forward and the USB stick is over the internal USB socket Plug in the USB stick into the socket and replace the screws INT ie x apure and Save Exit Standby 4 14PM Table of Contents a irs Your power meter is now installed and integrated with ViewConn Pro 100 No image saved 31 Using the VC8 OPM When you now touch the gold OPM button the OPM Main Screen will open OPM Main Screen INT EXT Shows which view is currrently INT being shown in the Live viewing window Display Ref Set Ref Display Ref Displays the current reference power setting for 2 seconds Set Ref Sets the current power measurement as the reference power Power is measured versus this reference Each time this button is pressed a new Bo Veen reference power will be set To return to a i absolute power measurement press th2. Battery Battery Life Electrical Ports Dimensions including ruggedized cover Weight including battery and ruggedized cover Storage Memory Processor Internet Connection 464um x 348um 0 5 um detectable CMOS Blue LED 5 LCD color touchscreen Li lon internally rechargeable battery or 12V DC adapter Adjustable automatic power saving Low battery indicator Li lon 7 4V 3700mAh 23 hours continuous DC adapter plug port 1 USB2 0 port 186mm H x 218mm W x 44mm D 1 4kg 8GB SSD 1GB Atom Z530 Wi Fi Probe Field of View 660um x 495um Resolution 0 5 um detectable Optical Sensor CMOS Light Source Blue LED Power Supply USB2 0 connection with ViewConn Output USB2 0 plug Dimensions 35mm x 175mm without cap Software pre loaded Operating System Windows XP ConnectorView Plus Pass Fail Analysis Full screen touchscreen operation Analysis Time 4 seconds average ViewGonn Pro VC 8200 Package Contents 1 ViewConn Pro touchscreen device with a CleanConn CC 1 cleaner module mounted 1 DI 1000L digital probe 1 ConnectorView Plus TS Pass Fail software installed 1 VC62 2 5 PC universal PC tip for male connectors 1 VC62 1 25 PC universal PC tip for male connectors 1 PT2 FS PC F PC tip for FC and SC female connectors 1 PT2 LC PC F PC tip for LC female connectors 1 PT2 TIPBOX2 1 AC battery charger adapter 1 Li ion batte
3. Probe tips are held in place with a locknut 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 Table of Contents Software Most buttons on the touchscreen are color coded Blue Choice is active Gray Choice is not active e J e Gold Opens or switches to a new window e Red Exit Primary Screens Quick View Screen The Quick View Screen is the default opening screen It has all the controls you need to view analyze and save connector test results Only Analysis Reports can be saved from the Quick View Screen INT EXT Shifts the view between ViewConn male connectors and the probe female connectors If the probe is not attached only the INT will be active If you attach or detach the probe while in use you must restart the software to activate the change It is N T not necessary to restart ViewConn only restart the software e Analyze Analyzes and displays an Analysis Report of the connector currently displayed The report can be set to save automatically by activating the Auto Save button on the Main Screen or can be manually saved by touching the Pass or Fail portion of the Report Analyze e Main Screen
4. 12 Zone B Number of Defects dia 2 5um criteria smM l mm 5 13 Zone B Number of Defects dia gt 5um Criteria smM 0 mmM 0 14 Zone D Number of Scratches Any criteria SM No Limit mM no Limit 15 Zone D Number of Defects dia lt 1loum criteria SM No Limit mM no Limit If you attach an OPM reading to an Analysis 16 copeeDebimber of Defects dias l0um criteria SM 0 MM 0 z Data R t li t d th ti R t S OPMCONOOO01 jpg 8 1 2011 9 26 27 PM PASS SM 0 0 0 0 0 Q O O 0 0 1 0 OPMResult 1 17 2002 12 47 34 AM epor isted In e active epor ummary ON0QOZ jpg 8 1 2011 19 PM PASS MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 i 7 CONTOS pee UT 4 31 50 PM PASS MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 oPMResuI1t 1 1 2002 12 21 40 Am 15 the OPM information will be added to the CON0004 jpg 8 1 2011 4 32 21 PM PASS MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 OPMResuT1t 1 1 2002 12 07 30 aM 15 CONO00S jpg 8 1 2011 4 32 42 PM PASS MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 CONOOO2 jpg 8 1 2011 4 39 37 PM FAIL 5M 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 Summary Closed Summary Reports will not CONOO03 jpa 12 31 2001 11 04 09 PM FAIL SM 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 0 3 0 OPMResuTt 1 1 2002 12 21 40 AM z CONQQOwOQOL jpg 12 31 2001 11 09 34 PM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 3 0 CONOOOWOOOL jpg 8 1 2011 5 45 39 PM FAIL SM 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 be updated CONO00S jpg 8 1 2011 5 46 22 PM FAIL SM 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 0 2 0 CONQQQG Jpg 8 1 2011 5 47 01 PM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 0 2 0 CONO
5. Opens the Main Screen from which you can access additional controls settings and features e OPM Switches to power meter mode Disabled unless a VC8 OPM or VC8 OPM H is installed e Power graphic States AC Power if connected If using battery the amount of blue color displayed indicates the amount of battery power remaining Exit Standby 11 40 AM e Exit Standby Exits ConnectorView Plus software to screen with 4 buttons o Shut Down Shuts off ViewConn Pro Shut Down o Standby Places ViewConn Pro in Standby mode o Restart Restarts ConnectorView Plus software Does not restart ViewConn Pro Restart Cancel o Cancel Returns to the previous screen without restarting the software Table of Contents Clock Displays the current time Battery Indicator Displays the percentage of the charge remaining Focus Bar Helps provide a guide for focusing when viewing the image onscreen is difficult The more green shown the better the focus Poorly focused images cannot be analyzed Windows Keyboard Opens the Windows On Screen Keyboard Video window The left side of the screen displays the connector Touching this portion of the screen will freeze the image When using INT setting touching this portion again returns the screen to live video When using EXT setting touch a second time to enlarge the frozen image Touch this image again to
6. dia 10pm Fiber Type Single Mode OPM results Table of Contents PASS me 4 14 2009 11 10 05 AM Test Tint 4 19 2009 LLOT SS AW e Goorin stm e a rateta sam 0 9 ercan came eum Ts Test Failed Test Time 10 28 2009 8 57 16 PM ConnectorView Plus software uses the position of the defects or contamination at the time of the test to give a Pass Fail rating Loose items may later cause a failing result Even if a Pass rating Is given if there are highlighted items on the screen the connector should be cleaned If after cleaning the defects remain in place and the connector again passes it can be assumed the items are defects rather than loose debris and the connector can be used If a connector is too dirty damaged or poorly focused you may see the following type screen when attempting analysis ViewConn Pro will not automatically save a Test Failed result even if Auto Save has been selected If you do wish to save this result touch the Test Failed portion of the screen to manually save it 19 Table of Contents Appendix Zones ViewConn Pro software will display four fiber zones They are A Core B Cladding C Adhesive D Contact These zones have been clearly defined and standardized in the industry Some corporations may have their own acceptance criteria for connectors If there is no different corp
7. returns the screen to live video Focus Bar Keyboard On Screen Keyboard File Keyboard Settings Help Ele Keyboard settings Hep O O O esci F1 F2 F3 Fa i F5 Fe F7 Fe f Fa fFiolF1F12 Titatstststet zis sfof bkt ita tajwihej tt ypufifopfojrpiy s SH el laltlolhlilk i f f en a ej lcdrlelniml EE Teo weer INT Analyze Exit Standby 11 41AM EXT Analyze Exit 11 45 AM 100 EXT Analyze Exit E os 11 45 AM 100 Table of Contents Main Screen The Main Screen serves as the gateway to all other screens for ViewConn Pro It also has all the controls you need to view analyze and save connector images and test results Either the Quick View Screen or the Main Screen can be set as your default opening screen INT EXT Shifts the view between ViewConn male connectors and the probe female connectors If the probe is not attached only the INT will be active If you attach or detach the probe while in use you must restart the software to activate the change It is not necessary to restart ViewConn only restart the software e Zones Activates the cleaning zone rings feature when a connector image is frozen e Tools Switches screen to the Tools Screen e Analysis Activates the Pass Fail analysis feature This choice automatically activates
8. attached through the USB port before the ConnectorView software is started If it is not the software must be restarted before the probe can be used Analyze To inspect connectors using the probe touch the INT portion of the touchscreen The view will shift to EXT and connectors can now be inspected with the probe The probe uses a wide view setting to allow the connector to be more easily located sie 11 44 AM Exit Standby 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 When inspecting APC type connectors green color connector make sure to use an APC adapter tip There is a mark on each tip that should match up to the key in the adapter for proper alignment Touching the EXT portion of the touchscreen will return the screen view to the internal ViewConn camera Changing 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 Probe tips are available in a variety of styles for specialty applications including 60 angled tips and extended tips Visit the Series 2 Tips page on the Lightel website www lightel com for a list of all current probe tips
9. choose a different location by touching the button and selecting a different existing folder Also opens the Windows On Screen Keyboard To create and name new folders see the Appendix Creating New Folders Image File Format BPM JPG and PNG are the available image formats Only one can be selected at a time The default format is JPG which creates the smallest size files Fiber Type SM single mode MM multimode and MTP MPO are the three available fiber types Only one can be selected at a time The default type is SM Default View Selects your default opening screen for ViewConn Pro Explore Opens the folder where you are currently storing your images and reports Also opens the Windows Keyboard For additional details see the Appendix Creating New Folders ment e Onno DADO ONDD OAN on On t OK Returns you to the Main Screen and applies any changes you have made Cancel Returns you to the Main Screen without applying any changes 12 Table of Contents Tools Screen The Tools Screen contains buttons to open windows which will need to be accessed less frequently No image saved Open Test Summary sog Power Tools Exit Battery 100 Manual Zone Adj Opens window to allow you to manual identify the ferrule if ConnectorView Plus cannot correctly locate it For additional details see the Appendix Manual Zone Adj Digital
10. the Zones button e Options Switches screen to the Options Screen e Hot Spot Only for use with the EXT setting probe If software is having difficulty locating the connector activate this control and Hot Spot touch the screen where the connector is located The software will ee focus on this region It is suggested that you deactivate this button when not needed or inadvertant screen touches may misdirect the software Auto Capture e OPM Switches to power meter mode Disabled unless a VC8 Save and Save OPM or VC8 OPM H is installed e Auto Save Automatically captures and saves each time an Exit image is frozen If Analysis button is active it will save the Standby Analysis Report Auto Save button here is the control for both the y Main Screen and the Quick View Screen e Capture and Save Saves the connector image based on whatever is showing on the screen at that time Touch the image portion of the screen to return to live video e Exit Standby Exits ConnectorView Plus software to screen with 4 buttons o Shut Down Shuts off ViewConn Pro o Standby Places ViewConn Pro in Standby mode o Restart Restarts ConnectorView Plus software Does not restart ViewConn Pro o Cancel Returns to the previous without Restart Cancel restarting the software Shut Down e Quick View Opens the Quick View screen 10 Table of Contents Clock Displays the cur
11. 007 pg 1 1 2002 12 13 53 AM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 CONQQOQS jpg 1 1 2002 12 14 00 AM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 CON0009 Jpg 1 17 2002 12 18 49 AM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 4 0 CONOOLO Jpg 1 17 2002 12 18 56 AM FAIL 5M 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 3 0 CONOOLL jpg 1 1 2002 12 25 09 AM FAIL SM 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 4 0 z lt i gt 33 Table of Contents
12. 05 a 4 My Computer A My Network Places Recycle Bin i ConnectorMax 2 3 E M Grabhinn an Trane v v Yake New Folder 25 Table of Contents Highlight the new folder and press the right click button on ViewConn Pro Select Rename from the drop down menu and thenuse the On Screen Keyboard to type in a name for the folder Browse For Folder Desktop B My Documents pra Hj D FFOutput C Format Facto B HTML O IC Imaging Ce Images A My Music A My Pictures liii My videos visual Studio W My Computer E E Recycle Bin O ConnectorMax 2 B iA Grabhinn an Tmar Rename Make New Folder E Select a folder to save captured images and summary Files Explore Open Manage with ACDSee Pro 3 Search Burn with Nero Sharing and Security Add to archive Add to New Folder rar Compress and email E my Network Place Compress to New Folder rar and email Scan for Viruses Open in Virtual CD Editor Send To Cut Copy Paste Delete is Properties You can repeat this process to create multiple folders for later use If you plan to create a number of folders it my be helpful to unplug the probe and temporarily fasten a USB keyboard into the port to simplify typing 26 Table of Contents Inspecting MTP MPO Connectors MTP or MPO connectors ribbon connecto
13. 52005ImageLibrary Criteria txt Criteria2 txt Criteria3 txt Criteria4 txt Criteria txt Report txt gt Save My Network Save as type Text txt Cancel Table of Contents s Network Connections File Edt Wew Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q DB peach f gt Folders Ti Name Type LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks fa Create a new connection Wireless Network Connection LAN or High Speed Inter Connected Set up a home or small office network e Change Windows Firewall settings When you want to connect to a wireless network touch the Wi Fi button The Network Connections window will open and also the ON Screen Keyboard Touch the Wireless Network Connection to open it See Also J Network Troubleshooter Other Places gt Control Panel E My Network Places iL My Documents y My Computer Wireless Network Connection Status General Support Connection Status Connected Network Duration lightelap 04 31 51 54 0 Mbps Speed Touch the View Wireless Networks button in the si hoor Wireless Network Connection Status window Activity C_ ty Received 102879 Disable Q View Wireless Networks Properties If multiple networks are available select one Then touch connect i Wireless Network Connection i Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks Choose a wireless network eE Ch
14. A Ee Cladding B Adhesive 21 Table of Contents Tools Screens Detailed instructions on selected Tools screens No image saved Open Test Summary Tools Exit Manual Zone Adj If ConnectorView Plus is unable to correctly locate the ferrule or the rings are sized incorrectly you can manually position the target Touch the screen and drag the red target over the ferrule Then touch the red arrows or enlarge reduce controls to adjust the size or make small adjustments in the target circle position For INT When the target is positioned correctly touch the Zone button You can use the red controls to further adjust the position if you wish For EXT When the target is near the ferrule touch Zoom to enlarge the the view and complete your position adjustments using the red controls Zoom must be selected before Zone or Test become active For Both Manual Zone Adjustments Ko hea o Bn ea yj Exit DE t 00 Buto lt When you are satisfied with the position of the red target circle you can touch Zone to display Zone rings If you wish you can use the arrows or to make additional adjustments then press Test to create an Analysis Report Zone Toggles the window to display the red target Ring and Zone The caption shows what will be displayed when the button is ne
15. Conn tip unscrew it counterwise and lift out Table of Contents 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 from the top down ona 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 To avoid cross contamination make sure that the mated connector is also clean before installing or reinstalling Changing Cleaning Sheets 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 or sheets 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 to 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 Table of Contents Female Connectors The digital probe is used to inspect female connectors in adapter connectors patch panels and bulkheads The probe should be
16. K L enter using several different folders it may be easier to plug in a USB keyboard to do your typing LZA ACAV SIN EME L L i shit Select th t fiber t ill b me Jee AE elect the correct fiber type you will be inspecting mm Then touch OK to return to the Main Screen Bele OK Cancel Main Screen Setup Select INT ViewConn or EXT probe If the INT letters are black the probe is not properly connected and only INT will be available With the exception of Hot Spot active only in EXT selecting settings in either INT or EXT changes the settings for both Determine if you want to view frozen images only Zones and Analysis gray off Zones only Zones blue and Analysis gray or Analysis Zones and Analysis Analysis blue Default is Analysis Select Auto Save if you wish to save every capture Auto Save selects this choice Hot Spot for both the Main Screen and the Quick View Screen Auto Capture Save and Save Exit Standby When you touch Explore or touch you will be operating in Windows rather than in ConnectorView Plus Only the default baba Windows On Screen Keyboard is available while in Windows 15 Table of Contents Capturing and Saving Zones Images from the Main Screen If you are not using AutoSave you can save Zones Frozen INT images in this way Lint Select Zones and touch th
17. Table of Contents Specifications and Package Contents Hardware Parts Identification Turning on ViewConn Pro Inspecting Connectors Male Connectors Changing ViewConn Tips Cleaning Male Connectors CC 1 Cleaning Cassette Female Connectors Changing Probe Tips software Primary Screens Quick View Screen Main Screen Options Screen Tools Screen Setup for Saving Images Capturing and Saving Images Analysis Reports Appendix Zones Single Mode Multimode Tools Screens Manual Zone Adj Acceptance Criteria Creating New Folders MTP MPO Connectors Removing the Ruggedized Cover Integrated Power Meter oOo 0 0 0 DOD D0 O0 0 O gt OO NIN OO OO Oa KR WD WwW D DUD DU DTT P PV P DT UDP TTT CU 10 12 13 15 16 17 20 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 2 2 3 O Oo ViewGonn Pro VC 8200 User s Guide A ConnectorView Plus software uses the position of the defects and contamination at the time of the test to determine a Pass Fail rating Loose items may later cause a failing result Even if a Pass rating is given if there are highlighted items on the screen the connector Should be cleaned If after cleaning the defects remain in place and the connector again passes it can be assumed the items are defects rather than loose debris and the connector can be used LONTE specifications ViewConn Field of View Resolution Optical Sensor Light Source LCD Display Power Supply
18. You can update or change your settings at any time Options Setup Touch the Options button on the Main Screen to open the Options Screen If you do not want to use the existing Filename touch the Filename Prefix File Number 0018 Reset to 0001 Filename prefix textbox to highlight the letters The ViewConn Pro keyboard will open automatically Type in the filename prefix you iji Be Fie Type wish to useThe prefix can be of any length and Image File and Summary File Location Image Filename Summary Report combination of letters symbols and numbers ee ae ae ee er Gad gt This prefix and a sequential 4 digit number will be the name for your stored image or analysis Image File Format Fiber Type report E The Report name can be changed in a similar Default View fashion Summary Reports continue until a new Explore OK Cancel report is started or the Analysis Criteria are changed If you have not named the Report the Image Filename Report will be saved using the date and time Filename Prex T File Number oos MES when that Report ends and a new Report starts Touch the button next to the Image File and C Ia i 2 JL 3 la ils Jle I7 8 lo lo __ bksp Summary File Location textbox to change the Tab QIWIEIRITIYIuIi VOVPHT A location to a different folder If you expect to be capstock A sD F GHJ
19. Zoom Opens window to allow you to digitally enlarge and center the image Select the zoom size desired and select that button The arrows con be used to center the image You cannot save or analyze a zoomed image Acceptance Criteria Opens window to allow you to change the quantities of scratches or defects which cause a Fail rating The changes will be displayed on any new Analysis Reports ConnectorView Plus uses IEC 61300 3 35 as the default standard For additional details see the Appendix Acceptance Criteria Open Test Summary Opens window to display the Summary Report Image Explore Opens the Image Explore window so you can view any image in your current image storage folder File List opens and closes the image list for the folder selected Delete permanently deletes the image Image Folder displays the existing folders so you can explore additional storage folders if you wish To close Image Explore touch the image portion of the screen 13 Manual Zone Adjustments Bo t o Imm o a a Table of Contents Check for Updates If you are currently connected to the Internet you can check for ConnectorView Plus updates If there is a newer version you will be asked if you want to install the update You must be signed on as the Administrator to install any update When you click Y
20. d Settings Administrator My Documents ConnectorView CON0013 jpg Battery 91 p N PASS Test Time 1 1 2002 12 23 42 AM The OPM reading will now appear as part of the Analysis Report and the filename will now start with OPM Fiber Type Singe Mode OPM results Power 0 025uW 1550nm CW a pa Last saved image C Documents and Settings Administrator My Documents Connector view CONOO13 jpg E conaoo2ies Pass Test Time 87 2011 2 37 40 PM S70 Crteria Resuts Zone A 0 25 If you need to attach the OPM reading toa previous Analysis Report open the File List and display that report Then touch Save OPM Fiber Type Single Mode OPM results Naa i Saved OPM result to C Documents and Settings Stanley Shi My Documents Connector iew CONOD002 jpg AC Powered Report Notepad Q fiew Help 5 Zone A Number of Scratches width lt 5um criteria SM 0 MM No Limit a 6 Zone A Number of Scratches width gt Sum criteria sm 0 mmM o0 a 7 Zone A Number of Defects dia lt 5um criteria sm 0 mm 4 8 Zone A Number of Defects dia gt Sum criteria smM 0 mmM 0 9 Zone B Number of Scratches SM iwidth lt 3um MM iwidth 5um criteria SM no Limit MM no Limit 10 Zone B Number of Scratches SM width gt 3um MM width gt Sum criteria smM 0 mmM 0 11 Zone B Number of Defects dia lt 2um criteria SM No Limit MM No Limit
21. e s kis 40 36 aem Unit and set to mW or dBm No image saved Battery 92 eai Selects the operating wavelength in a repetitive sequence of 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625nm The default starting wavelength is 1550nm Unit Selects the unit of measured optical power By pressing the mW dB dBm button you can select the power unit in a repetitive sequence of dBm mW dB Under the dB selection you are measuring a relative power versus the set reference power see REF button The starting default measurement unit on the VC6 OPM is dBm Exit Returns to the Main Screen Save Saves the current power meter reading displayed in the black window at the bottom A reading saved in this way cannot be attached to an Analysis Report This button is for use when you only want to save power readings 32 Table of Contents CONO0013 jpg PASS Test Time 1 1 2002 12 23 42 AM S70 ceria Resuts Zone A 0 25pm Sansom o o Swans o f o ssm o o azam o o Zone B 25 1 20um Swath 9am nom 0 _ Scwiah gt am 0 0 _ Diam Noun 1 Dazs 5 o0 o Image Explore Opens the Image Explore screen When you access this screen from the OPM window an extra button Save OPM To attach the current power reading to the Analysis Report displayed touch this button H Fiber Type Single Mode OPM results Last saved image C Documents an
22. e loop Open the inner flap on the padded section and lay the strap across it then close that flap x Then thread the loop through the top pin again in an upward direction Finally reattach the Velcro to the desired tightness inside the pad Replace the fold out stand Slip the pins on the fold out stand back into the correct holes Table of Contents 29 VC8 OPM Integrated Power Meter add in option The VC8 OPM and VC8 OPM H are identical other than the power ranges All other specifications and instructions apply to both units For convenience both power meters will be referred to as VC8 OPM unless otherwise noted Specifications Detector Type Calibrated Wavelength nm Power Range dBm VC8 OPM VC8 OPM H Resolution dB VC8 OPM VC8 OPM H Uncertainty Interchangeable Tips Tone Detection Hz VC8 OPM VC8 OPM H Display Type Operating Temperature C Storage Temperature C Humidity non condensing Package Contents 1 VC8 OPM or VC8 OPM H j 1 1 1 1 1 1 5mm L wrench for installation InGaAs 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 60 10 40 25 0 01 0 1dB when lt 55dBm 0 1dB when lt 35dBm 5 Universal 1 25mm and Universal 2 5mm included Individual FC SC ST LC E2K available 270 1k 2k for 850nm power within 25 10dBm for all other WL power within 35 10dBm for 850nm power within
23. e video portion of the ow screen to freeze the image Or using the hardware controls on ViewConn move the cursor into the video portion and press the left click mouse button The screen will display a frozen image with the Zones overlayed The black button on the underside of the probe can also be used to do this in either EXT or INT views Analysis K r Cap eis m Exit Standby 4 14PM ov M L CON0002 jpg Then touch the Capture and Save button The E filename will be displayed in red on the screen when Analysis ten the file has been saved The red name is not displayed on the saved image Touch the screen ica m again to return to the live view N F a 4 14PM Last saved image C Users Ted Documents ConnectorView CON0002 jpg 100 6ST eee a i When you use the Zones setting in the EXT view the screen will initially freeze in the wide view setting Touching the screen again will switch to the auto centered view Either of these views can be captured using the Capture and Save button Touch the screen again to return to the live view Ew ext Sr rs Analysis Hot Spot Auto Save Capture and Save Exit Standby 4 14PM Exit Standby co M Frozen image 100 Images can also be captured in the same fashion without either Zones or Analysis selected These
24. es the update will download and install automatically ConnectorView Plus will then restart Wi Fi Opens the Network Connections window so you can create a Wi Fi connection For additional details see the Appendix Wi Fi Power Saving Opens the Power Saving window so you can set the automatic Standby time using the drop down menu User Manual Opens a pdf version of this User s Manual About Opens a window showing the ConnectorView Plus version information Tools Advanced Hel Oa P Seach Foukbers hone i LAN or High Speed internet A Wine Meteor Adapter YinetS ab ire Natearb Adapte iinet Loca Ares Conmection AP Waredess Network Coannaction System Standby After 10 mins After 20 mins After 30 mins After 45 mins After 1 hours After 2 hours Never ConnectorView Plus TS Version 1 0 0 1 Copyright C 2007 2010 by Lightel Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Tools Exit Closes the Tools Screen and returns you to the Main Screen 14 Table of Contents Viewing and Saving Images and Analysis Reports If you intend to use the probe it should be attached through the USB port before the ConnectorView software is started If it is not the software must be restarted before the probe can be used Once you have set up ViewConn Pro the settings will remain in place even when ViewConn Pro is shut off
25. ighted and the ViewConn Pro keyboard will Image File Format Fiber Type open allowing you to type in information in the box m Default View Main _ Explore OK Cancel iy to your Image captures and Analysis Filename Prefix Oct28 File Number 0018 Reset to 0001 eports 5 6 7 8 9 ILo E Filename Prefix You can type in a name MAAE bksp 4 of any length using any combination of Tab JQ Jw WRIT ILY Iu JL oje jit fly jt letters numbers and symbols for your caps tock A S D JLF G JH I KL enter filename prefix shit ZX CIVIIBIINIM shift rae ee we on lt gt File Number The default starting number is 0001 You can type in a different 4 digit m number if you wish Files will automatically Default View be numbered sequentially from the starting Explore OK Cancel number Summary Report The information from each Analysis Report is listed in the Summary Report You can name the report If you do not enter a name the date time is used for the report name whenever a new report is started Reports are in a Text file by default If Excel is available on your unit you can select the Excel format for your Summary Reports Image File and Summary Report Location A ConnectorView folder is created in the My Documents folder as the default location for your files You can
26. image captures are not available from the Quick View Screen 16 Table of Contents Analyzing Connectors Main Screen Touch the Analysis button to activate this feature Button will be blue when active Select the Auto Save setting or you can choose to manually save individual Analysis Reports Auto Save should be gray if you want to save manually Once you have a connector image focused on the screen touch the Live video portion of the screen or move the cursor into that section of the screen and press the left click button The word Wait will appear briefly in red in the upper left corner of the screen and then the Analysis Report will be displayed on the full screen lf there is a red number in the upper left corner the report has already been saved If there is no number and you wish to save the report touch the portion of the report which says Pass or Fail This will save the report and a red file name should now appear in the upper left corner To return to the live video touch or left click on the connector image portion of the report Quick View Screen In the Main Screen select the Auto Save button if you want all Analysis Reports to be saved If you choose to individually save the Analysis reports this can be done from the Quick View Screen Once you have a connector image focused on the screen touch the green Analyze button The word Wait will appear briefly in red in the upper
27. left corner of the screen and then the Analysis Report will be displayed on the full screen lf there is a red number in the upper left corner the report has already been saved If there is no number and you wish to save the report touch the portion of the report which says Pass or Fail This will save the report and a red file name should now appear in the upper left corner To return to the live video touch or left click on the connector image portion of the report 17 Oct280012 jpg Table of Contents Understanding the Analysis Report IEC 61300 3 35 Oct280001 jpg FAIL Test Time 12 14 2011 2 14 29 PM S D Criteria Resutts Zone A 0 25ym S width Sum 0 0 S width gt Sym 0 0 D dia Sum 0 Gea D dia gt Sum 0 0 gt st i Zone B 25 120um S width 3um No Limit S width gt 3um 0 D dia lt 2um No Limit D dia 2 Sum 5 D dia gt Sum 0 Zone D 130 250um S Any No Limit 0 D dia lt 10pm No Limit 26 D dia 10ym 0 Fiber Type Single Mode OPM results eo mian o o Oo The left portion of the screen is a frozen image of the connector with scratches contamination or defects highlighted The test zones are also indicated on the screen ltems highlighted in red on the image would cause the connector to fail i
28. n to return to a live image and use the tip scanning knob to move to the next group of 3 fibers refocusing if necessary Continue this process until all the fibers in the connector have been inspected Last saved image C Users Ted Documents ConnectorView CONO001 jpg 2 Table of Contents Analyzing MTP Connectors If you find it necessary to analyze an MTP connector follow these steps On the Options screen select MTP MPO Return to the Main Screen select Tools and then Manual Zone Adj tO IBE o Remember the buttons show what will occur when touched not the present position If the blue button is Live touch it so that you can focus the image Live image When focused touch it again to freeze the image and open the red target circle Drage the target circle to the ferrule you wish to analyze lt does not need to be exact at this point Adjust the size if necessary Touch Zoom and make any additional adjustments The target circle should be slightly smaller than the ferrule to avoid picking up excessive shadows PASS Test Time 7 20 2011 3 33 22 PM Doetecs Crteria posts When properly positioned touch Test Note that ae a Oo Zone D is grayed out There are no established eae A T standards for areas other than the ferrules M S width Sum No Limit S width gt 3um 0 0 ME D dia l
29. ning on AC power and recharging Power saving Standby By default when using battery power ViewConn Pro will go into Standby after 5 minutes When using AC power ViewConn Pro will remain on until System Standby manually shut down or manually put into Standby nas Power saving settings can be accessed through the Power Saving button After 20 mins on the Tools Screen Use the drop down menu to change the Standby SEES setting When using battery power it is recommended that you allow ViewConn Pro to go into Standby when temporarily not in use Standby will save significant battery power and still enable a very rapid restart There may be no need to shut off ViewConn Pro during a workday When there is less than one minute left before ViewConn Pro goes into Standby a warning window will appear and the remaining seconds will be counted down Any active use of ViewConn Pro will end the countdown Entering Standby in 21sec Exit Standby 1140 AM To manually place in ViewConn Pro in Standby touch the red Shut Down Exit button on the Main Screen or Quick View Screen then the yellow Standby button on the Closing Screen Restart Cancel When in Standby the right blue light will blink continuously ViewConn Pro can be recharged while in Standby To restart from Standby press and hold the red power button for two seconds Table of Conten
30. nspection if the allowed number of this sized defect is exceeded Blue are highlighted items are allowed by the inspection criteria Orange highlights are outside the Contact Zone of the connector and are not tallied There is no standard for contamination or defects outside the Contact Zone ViewConn Pro uses IEC 61300 3 35 as the default standard for its analysis If this standard is used it will be indicated on the report If you need to change the criteria go to Tools Acceptance Criteria to make the changes Custom will be displayed as the Criteria type The red file name displayed in the upper left corner at the time the report was saved is displayed in the upper right corner of the final saved report The date and time of the Analysis is also displayed This side of the report also contains the statistical information The individual test criteria used are listed and failing result areas are highlighted in red for easy identification S is Scratch D is Defect Fiber type is shown as Single Mode Multimode or MTP OPM results can be added if an integrated OPM is installed 18 IEC 61300 3 35 Oct280001 jpg D FAIL Test Time 12 14 2011 2 14 29 PM Zone A 0 25um Soans o 0 soak 0 0 Dazs o a Dass o a Srana Noumt 0 S width gt 3ym 0 o D dia 2 Sum D a gt sm 0 0 Zone D 130 250yum S Any No Limit D dia lt 10um No Limit 26 SS
31. oose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more Refresh network list information Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office sensansecsnssnsnssneneseed Related Tasks test_corp all F Security enabled wireless network WPA2 CROWN i Learn about wireless networking Change the order of preferred networks onl Unsecured wireless network Change advanced Integrity settings oo00l H Security enabled wireless network WPA Smith Nephew alil Unsecured wireless network GOBO aall z H7 Security enabled wireless network WPAZ 2 Set up a wireless network For a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking Change the order of preferred networks Fp Change advanced settings test_corp ea be bt he all hg Security enabled wireless network WPA2 CROWN aall Unsecured wireless network Integrity onl YF Security enabled wireless network WPA Smith Nephew on this P a lf a password is required type it in using the Windows On Screen Keyboard 24 Table of Contents rs Creating and Naming New Folders To create sub folders in the ConnectorView folder or store your images and reports in a differen
32. orate standard Lightel suggests using our default standard IEC 61300 3 35 which is summarized here Single mode fiber requirements diameter None None Any lt 2um E No limit 5 from 2 5um H None gt 5um Note 1 For scratches the requirement refers to width Note 2 No visible subsurface cracks in the core or cladding zones Note 3 All loose particles should be removed f defect s are non removable it should be within the criteria above to be acceptable for use Note 4 There are no requirements for the area outside the contact zone since defects in this area have no influence on performance Cleaning loose debris beyond this region is recommended good practice Claddin B amp 5 Ad hesive 20 Table of Contents Multimode fiber requirements diameter Seratehes diameter None gt 3um None gt 5um B Cladding No limit lt 5um yer 65 120um None gt 5um arom e em None gt 5um No limit No limit Note 1 For scratches the requirement refers to width Note 2 No visible subsurface cracks in the core or cladding zones Note 3 All loose particles should be removed f defect s are non removable it should be within the criteria above to be acceptable for use Note 4 There are no requirements for the area outside the contact zone since defects in this area have no influence on performance Cleaning loose debris beyond this region is recommended good practice CO
33. rent time Battery Indicator Displays the percentage of the charge remaining Focus Bar Helps provide a guide for focusing when viewing the Windows Keyboard Opens the Windows On Screen Keyboard Video window The left side of the screen displays the connector Touching this portion of the screen will freeze the image and initiate the settings you have selected Touching this portion again returns the screen to live video 11 oe a Focus Bar image onscreen is difficult The more green shown the better the focus Keyboard Poorly focused images cannot be analyzed On Screen Keyboard 3 Eg File Keyboard Settings Help De peo ee e i ee esci F1 F2 F3 Fa f F5 Fe f F7 Fe E Fa fFiolF1F12 Titatstatstet sy sjo bks ita Pajwhej tt ypufifofojrpiy s ZH BHRDRADRORaBES zt fefviojnjm ee cul got apture and Save Exit Standby 1 12PM os Table of Contents Options Screen Image Filename Filename Prefix Oct28 File Number 0018 Resetto 0001 Summary Report Filename Report New File Type The Options Screen is where you enter the settings you wish to use for your saved images and reports lt is also where you set the type of fiber single mode multimode or ribbon you will be inspecting eee oe ee eee i C U Ted D Cc Vi e When you touch a textbox the textbox will be aiao aa highl
34. rs are difficult to analyze because each ferrule must be analyzed independently and can be a time consuming process Any failure will require cleaning the entire connector ViewConn Pro provides an easy method to view and to document ribbon connectors It is recommended that analysis of ribbon connectors be done only if absolutely necessary Viewing and Saving MTP Images Image Filename Both male and female connectors are inspected with Filename Prefi Oct28 File Number 0018 Resetto 0001 the Probe EXT In the options window select Say Re MT P MPO Filename Report New File Type Image File and Summary File Location The Quick View Screen is disabled when the eee en ee MTP MPO button is selected Image File Format Fiber Type Gap Default View Beplore OK Cancel Following the instructions which come with your MTP tip attach the tip on the probe In the main window focus your MTP connector image Turn off Zones and Analysis and turn the tip scanning knob so that you are starting on one end of the connector You should be able to view 3 fibers at a time i T Auto Lapture r Save and Save 7 Exit Standby 4 1 d 5 7 4PM p E Gating 1o M To save touch the Capture and Save button A red filename will appear in the upper right corner indicating that the image has been saved Touch the video portion of the scree
35. ry installed 1 Ruggedized cover 1 Neck strap 1 Wrist strap 1 Spare CC 1 module 1 User s manual 1 Carrying case Table of Contents Hardware Parts Identification 1 Male connector tip INT 6 Power button 2 Focus knob INT 7 Probe focus knob EXT 3 Cursor control 8 CC 1 cleaning cassette 4 Left click mouse button 9 USB2 0 port 5 Right click mouse button 10 Optional optical power meter 1G b 8 de 11 Battery charging light 12 Power indicator light 13 AC power input 14 Fold out stand Table of Contents Turning on ViewConn Pro Press and hold for 2 seconds the red power button to turn on ViewConn Pro The blue light on the right the power indicator light will be LONTE continuously on when the unit is turned on and active ONA 0 ig ae When the Lightel screen appears touch Start to open the ConnectorView Pro software Start ViewConn Pro is powered by its internal Li ion battery or by the included AC charger adapter Whenever the AC charger adapter is in use the battery will automatically begin to recharge The red light on the left the battery indicator light will be on whenever the battery is charging or ViewConn Pro is running on AC power It will turn off if the battery is fully charged and ViewConn Pro is shut off even when the unit is plugged in When the red and blue lights are both on the unit is turned on run
36. s be saved with the date and time for the file name A new Summary Report is created every time the criteria are changed If you will be using different sets of criteria at different times you can save new settings for later use Once you have changed the settings before clicking Accept go to File Save as in the Acceptance Criteria window Using the On Screen Keyboard type in a name for each different criteria set You can save multiple sets of criteria in this manner To load one of your saved criteria sets go to File Load from in the Acceptance Criteria window Select the criteria you wish to use and press Open The touch Apply and Exit The Default button returns the the settings to the IEC 61300 3 35 Acceptance Criteria Open Test Summary Wi Fi Po ver 4 S amp Tools Exit AC Powered 23 Save As Save in E3 My Documents A B Capture EG O DirectShowLiby2 0 My Recent Downloads Documents B Em28xx A Favorites O FFOutput HTML MicroDag 2 MiniPdgReader my 150 Files my Music Emy Pictures z Emy videos 3 My Virtual Machines Mero Collections My Documents My Computer a File name CriteriaS a J O2 em Nero Live Recordings Report_091017112955 NeroVision E Report_091026154601 PcSetup Symantec TeamViewer Updaters USB Driver visual Studio 2005
37. t 2m NoLimit 11 D dia 2 Sum 5 D dia gt Sum Repeat this process for the other ferrules 28 Table of Contents Removing the Ruggedized Cover To install a new battery or a Viewconn Pro OPM it will be necessary to remove the Ruggedized Cover Shut down ViewConn Pro Disconnect and set the probe aside Remove the fold out stand Place ViewConn Pro face down on a flat surface At the top of the stand press the sides inward until the pins on each side can be popped out of the holes Lift the stand out Remove the wrist strap Remove the strap from the top pin and then pull it out of the bottom pin Remove the ruggedized cover Holding ViewConn Pro in both hands facing you push the cover back starting at the bottom When removing the top portion be careful to push the protective tip cap and chain through the hole there so as not to break the chain Replacing the Ruggedized Cover To replace the cover you will be reversing the steps Start by pushing the tip cap and chain through the opening at the top then pulling the cover into place first at the top and then the bottom Replace the wrist strap With the leather side of the strap facing away from ViewConn Pro and the open side facing toward the back thread the loop portion of the strap under the bottom pin in an upward direction If too difficult to grab you may want to use tweezers or small pliers to grab th
38. t location go to the Options screen and touch the button This will open the Browse for Folder window and the Windows On Screen Keyboard If the folder you wish to use already exists simply highlight it and touch OK The new storage address will appear in the Options window If you wish to create a new folder highlight the location where you wish to place this folder and touch the Make New Folder button Image Filename Filename Prefix Oct28 File Number 0018 Summary Report Image File and Summary File Location Filename Report New File Type C Users Ted Documents ConnectorView qD Image File Format Fiber Type Default View EE O e Explore OK Cancel Browse For Folder Select a folder to save captured images and summary files B My Documents O Connectorview H 5 Downloads O FFoOutput C5 Format Factory 2 15 E 3 HTML C IC Imaging Control 3 1 H O Images G my Music 8B My Pictures bis My Videos Visual Studio 2005 E Y My Computer a My Network Places Recycle Bin O ConnectorMax 2 3 Grabbing an Image ATC Tarh 1NF H Make New Folder Browse For Folder Select a folder to save captured images and summary Files EP Desktop B My Documents a B Connector view B DOWnOao FFoOutpu E O Format Factory 2 15 C HTML C IC Imaging Control 3 1 E Images fea My Music A My Pictures _w My videos H Visual Studio 20
39. ts Inspecting Connectors Male Connectors When ViewConn Pro is turned on the internal camera turns on and the touchscreen displays the image from the ViewConn tip INT This tip is used for inspecting male connectors patchcords and jumpers Once you have the proper tip in place for the connector type place the connector into the tip 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 Last saved image C Users Ted Documents ConnectorView Oct280010 jpg INT Exit Standby 11 40 AM When inspecting APC type connectors green color connector make sure to use an APC adapter tip ViewConn APC tips have a brass center to easily distinguish them from PC tips The key on the APC connector should be aligned so that it faces the front of ViewConn Check the display to verify the connector is properly aligned Improper alignment of an APC connector on the adapting tip will cause the image to be extremely dark or have shadows 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 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 View
40. xt touched Test Creates an Analysis Report The report will be saved if the Auto Save on the Main Screen is active Otherwise you can save it manually by touching the Pass or Fail Live Toggles the window between Live and Frozen The caption shows what will be displayed when the button is next touched Exit Closes the Manual Zone Adj screen and returns to the Tools screen 22 Table of Contents Acceptance Criteria The quantity of defects in each zone which cause a Fail result can be changed The new criteria will be shown on the Analysis Report and the Summary Report The size of the zones themselves cannot be changed To change the Acceptance Criteria from the IEC 61300 3 35 default standard touch the Acceptance Criteria button to open the window Open the On Screen Keyboard and highlight the number you wish to change Type in the new number Make any additional changes you need to make Zone Name Diameter Scratches Width Acceptance Criteria Open Test Summary Wi Fi Po ver 4 S amp Default a AC Powered If you only need the new criteria touch Accept to complete your changes and Exit to the return to the When you next run create an Analysis Report you will see a message stating that a new Summary Report has be created with the new criteria and that the previous Summary Report ha
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