Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System User's Guide
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1. Top View Getting Started How to Power up and Shut down e Press the Power button a to power up your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet e Press and hold the Power button a for less than 7 seconds to enable sleep mode e Press and hold the Power button a for at least 7 seconds to fully shut down your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Note The DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet powers up automatically whenever the AC adapter is plugged into the power port Side View Connecting the DFS1 Digital FiberScope Using the supplied USB to mini USB converter cable plug the USB connector of the DFS1 into the DFD1 USB port A Top View DFS1 Digital FiberScope Basics Inspecting Fibers and Bulkhead Connectors with the DFS1 The following instructions assume the DFS1 Digital FiberScope is configured with the appropriate adapter tip installed the DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet is powered up the DFS1 is connected to the DFD1 and real time images from the DFS1 are currently being displayed on the DFD1 1 If testing an optical fiber connector Slide the ferrule of the optical fiber into the installed adapter probe tip using caution not to contaminate the end face of the fiber connector A dark circle will appear on the attached device display 2 If testing an optical fiber connector mounted in a bulkhead adapter Slide the probe adapter tip into the bulkhead adapter Adjust the angle of the adapter tip until a dark circle app2. Test and Inspection FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System User s Guide www AFLglobal com or 800 321 5298 603 528 7780 Table of Contents xiooiuRe 7 DM 5 Hardware Overview iiis 6 DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features 0c cece eee 6 DT AGBRSSOIIBS vocem abcr farne Sar he ee ee te ee Rar dara da Rund 8 DiS Digital de COW ni ats ie ioe Rane ee eh QU erar der ar bara de ek 9 Getting Started saasaa cased otc dd eed Raed Ho eh hoa hse asin en 9 COMME TING FG EI s apts a Scd rd Re E dE ec c et We at 9 How to Power up and Shut down cece eee ees 10 Connecting the DFS1 Digital FiberScope 1 cece eee ees 10 DFS1 Digital FiberScope Basics 2 0 1 ccc cece teeta 11 Inspecting Fibers and Bulkhead Connectors with the DFS1 11 Selecting and changing DFS1 adapter tips 0 0 c eee eee eee 11 Soa Wale OVCIVICW osa 2 d EP or EROPIFRMAEE EUER ERETEETETETIRMH EHE 12 AFL SimpleView Plus Inspection Software 00 ccc cece eee een 12 DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Screen Structure 1 cece 12 Operating Modes SUMMARY aie aui Ro Rte ur he Ra RC OP de mar ewe de ene ees 13 nage VICWEr SUMING aanprtur b 496 1280 33 en pat das dde dora dedu 14 Image Capture and Preview Utilities Field Summary sisse 15 Oper ating IESETHE LLOTIS sic ode 46 che de oon dac w do OR dC r c e ibd 16 Live Image InSpecHon MO a a acedcascaeioa dor ooo dor sa ows Sor tei cans 16 image Capture ModE
3. e erac ar ive Recs de arid de Qc erar de a dr ade Rad 18 Image Manager isssssssssseeee ems 20 How to Open Images for Review isses n 22 Image Review Mode SUMMA sacs vw oo a Ken o c ace Rx or oe o Kor e os 23 Setngs Mode SUMMA acis icq dad 8 eR oda ded RE POR 3d Roda 24 OC PP 24 Table of Contents Image Capture Setup 6 eee tte eee ees 25 o TEM m 25 POWE SETUD S i cac nc ect cde e Ke eee e ecce e n c iode tie e A 26 POOUL SCC MePRRPRITCI TT 2 FOS Wiss Sa oe es Seo ee We Pe ee Se tee 28 Warranty Terms and Conditions 0 cece cece eee ees 29 Proact COIS HON acce Sour uew Yom ia E ee V Soh eS EM ee EU Pole aec 29 Contact Us Returning Equipment 0 0 ccc cece eee nn 29 Repair Services 4 vu usare eec ea a e E wa e e diea on at o aea e ek e ea 30 Standards Compliance Information 0 cece cece cece eens 30 vcre RERO 31 Product Overview The NOYES family of FOCIS integrated fiber inspection solutions provides network personnel with the capability to document fiber connector cleanliness FOCIS combines a palm sized DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet a DFS1 Digital FiberScope and AFL SimpleView Plus inspection software to provide the inspection and analysis power of current laptop and probe solutions and the ergonomics ease of use ruggedness and ownership costs of basic live only viewers FOCIS solutions are future proof because their optical resolu
4. Overview DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features Feature power adapter charger 2 MiniUSB Allows connection to DFS1 Digital FiberScope for fiber end face inspection and image capturing e Allows the user to transfer saved images to a USB memory stick 3 AC adapter When ON indicates that an AC adapter is connected to DFD1 e Red light ON indicates that battery is charging e Green light ON indicates that battery is fully charged Touchscreen Contains on screen controls and display menus Used to show live captured and saved fiber end face images live image settings image capture modes general settings and Image Manager 5 Boot A proven shock absorbing rubber boot 6 lop This loop can be used as a hanger Front View Hardware Overview DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features Control Description Feature Power Provides several functions as Button follows e Press to power up your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Press and hold for less than 7 seconds to enable sleep mode Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to fully shut down your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet button function id lll eii or hanger 4 SD flash SD flash card may be used for storing and transferring fiber end face images Side View Bottom View Hardware Overview Back View e AC Adapter with changeable plugs DFD1 Controls and Features o Cable Retainer A cable
5. Press and hold for continuous Zoom in Zoom out Tap to decrease magnification get less detailed view of the displayed image Press and hold for continuous Zoom Press and hold the fiber end image displayed in the Image Viewer to drag it to the desired location within the Image Viewer window Save Tapping the Save icon will store the displayed still image to internal non volatile memory or an external SD flash memory card After saving the DFD1 will revert to the Live Image mode Delete Tapping the Delete Trash can icon will discard the currently displayed still image After deleting the DFD1 will revert to the Live Image mode File Number This field displays the current file number which may be changed by tapping the Up or Down arrow Note Once the image has been saved in the Capture mode screen the file number is automatically incremented Operating Instructions Image Manager The Image Browser screen is displayed by tapping the Image Browser icon A This mode provides file manager functions enabling users to browse and select stored results for review create new folders and copy transfer stored data This bar tab indicates that DFD1 operates in the Image Manager mode This field displays thumbnails of saved images and folders and allows navigating and selecting the desired Before and amp MTA Images ORG image file for review e Press Up Down arrow to
6. ate a new folder tap on the New Folder icon Using the displayed Text Editor enter new folder name and then tap OK The newly created folder automatically becomes the current folder File Prefix Allows creation of a user field defined file prefix for images identification e Tap anywhere on the prefix field O to display the Text Editor e Enter prefix then tap Done 3 Pair Mode e Tap on fxd to display a list of available image pair modes e Tap on the desired mode to select 5 Operating Instructions Power Setup Ref Setup Description Parameter Auto Tap to check enable or Shutdown uncheck disable the Auto J shutdown feature e When enabled the user may At Battery Level set up the Idle Timer A OMNE a Battery oC s y tapping on Bd an selecting the desired option from a drop down menu DFD1 will automatically S Dim Back Light shut down after reaching the user defined time of Anar Minutes Jolai inactivity and or battery charge level whichever limit is reached first Tap to check enable or uncheck disable the Auto shutdown feature when the General Capture Power About DFD1 unit is connected to an AC adapter charger Continued on next page gt 26 Operating Instructions Power Setup Ref Setup Parameter Description 0 3 Back Light Dimmer Tap to check enable or uncheck disable the Back Light Dimmer When enabled the user may set up th
7. e Dimmer Timer c by tapping on Rd and selecting the desired option from a drop down menu About Screen The About screen provides the user with the OS eg ZE EAL version and FOCIS Software version information Copyright AFL 2012 Version Information OS version 2 0 0 3 FOCIS Software 1 0 5 0 General Capture Power About 2 Q Is it be possible to load the FOCIS software onto another tablet or hand held computer A FOCIS application software has been designed to work in a Windows CE environment to achieve rapid start up and low licensing costs It may be possible to load it onto other CE devices as long as the entire environment memory drivers etc is present AFL does not guarantee that the software bundled in FOCIS will operate elsewhere Also AFL does not provide this software in a form that will facilitate such an installation Q Can the DFS1 Digital FiberScope be used with other Windows CE devices A The FOCIS DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet is custom engineered to have the capability to power the DFS1 Digital FiberScope from its mini USB port It also includes the drivers and other software necessary to support high resolution streaming video which enables the DFS1 probe video output to be displayed Most of the platforms we tested that had a mini USB ports did not provide a 5 volt output for the probe and many did not support streaming video Q Can download other application software to the DFD1 Touchscree
8. ears on the attached device display 3 Rotate the Focus Adjust Knob on the DFS1 clockwise or counter clockwise until the displayed circle is in sharp focus 4 Once a good image has been obtained it may be captured pressing the Display Capture button on the DFS1 or by tapping the Capture icon on the DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Either of these actions results in the DFD1 freezing the displayed live image and present it as a still image in the Image Capture mode Refer to the DFS1 Digital FiberScope Quick Reference Guide supplied with your DFS1 and available at www AFLglobal com Selecting and changing DFS1 adapter tips Refer to the DFS1 Digital FiberScope Quick Reference Guide supplied with your DFS1 and available at www AFLglobal com Software Overview AFL SimpleView Plus Inspection Software The SimpleView Plus inspection software provides detailed fiber end face images for live fiber inspection image capture and image store recall Its Zoom and Pan features allow users to identify the smallest particles scratches and imperfections A unique patent pending feature the image pair mode simplifies before after input output cleaning mating and other common fiber cleanliness comparisons Additional features include image capture and store recall Up to 1000 fiber images may be stored in on board memory and images may be transferred via any off the shelf USB memory stick or SD flash card DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Screen Struct
9. erating Instructions How to Open Images for Review Before and A MTA Images Jumper 1_00 Jumper 1 DD Jumper 1_00 Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Jumper 100 Jumper 1 UD Jumper 1_00 Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning To review the previously saved image or image pair perform the following 1 Open the Image Browser by tapping the Image Browser icon 2 Navigate to the desired image Tap Up Down arrows to scroll through saved images To collapse folders select a folder and tap on the Open icon 3 With the desired image selected tap on the Open icon c or tap on the selected image thumbnail 4 The selected image or image pair will be displayed in the Image Review screen as shown on page 23 22 Operating Instructions Image Review Mode Summary Reflcon Description 1 l Displays the selected image for Viewer review and provides zoom and pan functionality 2 mage Tap to increase magnification Ox get more detailed view of the displayed image Press and hold for continuous Zoom in Tap to decrease magnification Q get less detailed view of the displayed image Press and hold for continuous Zoom out Press and hold the fiber end image displayed in the Image Viewer to drag it to the desired location within the Image Viewer window Tap to unlock lock a paired image In the image pair preview the unlock feature allows the user to individually zoom and pan each image in the pai
10. g previewed before saving e When DFD1 operates in the Image Review mode it displays a previously stored image or image pair Software Overview c Image Capture and Preview Utilities Field Summary Image Capture and Preview Utilities field provides several functions e In the Live Image mode this field provides access to the Live Image Settings mode and provides image capturing function In the Captured Image Preview mode this field allows the user to review the captured image and either delete or save it in user defined folders iol e Operating Instructions Live Image Inspection Mode The Live Image mode displays real time images of the fiber end face that is being inspected with the DFS1 Digital FiberScope This bar tab indicates that DFD1 operates in the Live Image or Captured mode This field displays the Image pair mode setup that are user defined in the Settings mode which can be accessed by tapping the Settings icon i h O zd This label is displayed to indicate that DFD1 operates in the Live Image mode Operating Instructions Live Image Inspection Mode EN Feature Mode magre For details see section titled Operating Modes Summary modes on page 13 Image Viewer This field displays a real time image of a fiber end face that is being inspected 3 Live Image While in the Live Image mode tapping on this icon will Sett
11. gate Park Road Belmont NH 03220 Phone 800 321 5298 e 603 528 7780 Email NOYESTechSupport AFLglobal com 29 Repair Services Please contact customer service for a return authorization number prior to sending your NOYES test equipment in for repair or calibration USA Repair and Calibration services AFL NOYES Test and Inspection Division 16 Eastgate Park Road Belmont NH 03220 603 528 7780 800 321 5298 Europe Repair and Calibration services Fujikura Europe Ltd C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NY 44 0 208 240 2020 Standards Compliance Information The DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet has been designed and tested to comply with the relevant sections of any applicable specifications including full compliance with all essential requirements of the applicable EU Directives IBER S S p ly Tory YN ON j R S S900 1277 2002 95 EC CERTIFIED 30 Safety Information CAUTION Never view a live fiber Never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords and jumpers Laser radiation is harmful to eyes NOTE NOYES DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet contains no user serviceable parts e Do not remove the protective boot e This instrument must be returned to NOYES or authorized agents for repair NOTE Refer to your company s safety procedures when working with optical systems NOTE Follow your company s approved cleaning p
12. ings display the Settings screen and allow the user to choose Live Image Brightness Contrast and Color settings ones mco Ta Contrast ee eee Color amp f on Off 4 m Image Capture Tapping the Capture icon will freeze the displayed live image Ko and switch to the Capture mode where the captured image can be analyzed and saved or deleted 5 File Number This field displays the current file number which may be changed by tapping the Up or Down arrow Note Once the image has been saved in the Capture mode screen the file number is automatically incremented Operating Instructions Image Capture Mode The Image Capture mode displays a still image of the fiber being inspected This mode allows the user to preview the captured images change the currently displayed file number and either store or delete the displayed image The Capture mode is accessed from the Live Image mode when the Capture icon is pressed For details see section titled Operating Modes Summary on page 13 This field displays the Image pair mode setup that are user defined in the Settings mode which can be accessed by tappin the Settings icon O Ret Operating Instructions Image Capture Mode Feature Description Image Viewer This field displays a still image of the fiber being inspected and provides zoom and pan functionality Zoom in Tap to increase magnification get more detailed view of the displayed image
13. n Tablet A We do not guarantee that the DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet will continue to function properly if users download additional applications 28 Warranty Terms and Conditions All NOYES Test and Inspection products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of 1 one year from the date of delivery to the end user Optional Extended Warranty starts at the end of the standard 1 one year warranty period Any product that is found defective within the warranty period will at the discretion of NOYES be repaired or replaced Warranty will be voided if the product has been repaired or altered by other than an authorized NOYES repair facility or when it has been subjected to misuse negligence or accident In no case shall NOYES liabilities exceed the original purchase price Product Registration Please take a few minutes to register NOYES products at http marketing noyesfiber com acton media 2238 reg Registering your product will allow you to take advantage of the latest updates and special offers from NOYES Providing this information will allow us to better serve you Contact Us Returning Equipment To return equipment please contact NOYES to obtain additional information and a Service Request S R number To allow us to serve you more efficiently please include a brief description specifying the reasons for the return of the equipment AFL NOYES Test and Inspection Division 16 East
14. r mode Tap to revert to the Image Manager screen 23 Operating Instructions Settings Mode Summary Screen Calibrate Backlight ie Language English United a M Sounds Enabled General Capture Power About This bar tab indicates that DFD1 operates in the Settings mode The Setting mode is accessed by tapping the Settings icon l This mode allows the user to perform various setup functions as follows e General setup e mage Capture mode setup e Power setup e View version information Tap on a function name to display the desired function screen General Setup Setup Description Parameter 1 Calibration Tapping on this button allows the user to perform screen calibration Follow on screen instructions 2 Brightness Press and drag slider to the left right to decrease increase brightness available languages Enables disables Sounds 4 2 Operating Instructions Image Capture Setup e 5x o Storage Path HDD Internal Pair Mode mow General Capture Power About Text Editor e Tap to enter letters e Press and hold to enter numbers top row e Tap to switch to capital letter 5 2 3 7 aw el rit ylu i iip 3l z xci v ein imis Liu Setup Description Parameter e Tap to display a list of available drives and folders e Navigate to the desired folder and then tap OK to make it current To cre
15. retainer is designed to provide strain relief for the USB cable DFD1 Accessories USB to mini USB converter cable USB to mini USB converter cable is provided with your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet This cable allows connection of the DFS1 Digital FiberScope USB plug to the DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet mini USB port AC Adapter An AC adapter supplied with your DFD1 features four interchangeable AC adapter plugs for the following regions North America Europe United Kingdom and Asia e Choose the appropriate AC adapter plug for your location and place it into the back of the AC adapter charger e To change the plug remove it from the back of the AC adapter charger e Place another AC adapter plug into position Hardware Overview DFS1 Digital FiberScope For detailed information on the DFS1 Digital FiberScope and DFS1 Accessories refer to the DFS1 quick reference guide provided with your DFS1 or available at www AFLglobal com Getting Started Connecting AC adapter The DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet can simultaneously operate and charge the internal battery while connected to the provided AC adapter To connect the AC adapter e Plug the AC adapter charger into a standard wall outlet e Connect the AC adapter charger to the power port located on the DFD1 top panel A The AC Charger indicator will turn on Red if the battery requires charging The AC Charger indicator turns Green when battery is fully charged
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17. scroll through saved images sas Tap on the desired Cleaning image thumbnail to Jumper 1_00 Jumper 1_00 Ju display it in the Image ET apes Review mode a a Jumper 1_00 Jumper 1 DO Jumper 1_00 Cleaning Cleaning mper 1_00 Operating Instructions Image Manager Ref Icon Feature Description 0 Page Up Down Tap to scroll through saved image files EE Select Drive Tapping this icon USB Flash Drive launches the Drive selection dialog and allows the user to select the desired drive for images browsing SD card when applicable or Internal drive One Level Up Tapping this icon will go to the parent directory one level up Directory of the current directory 4 Copy Tapping this icon will copy the selected file or folder to media of your choice 5 If Delete Tap to delete the currently selected image When prompted to confirm tap Yes or No Open e With an image or image pair selected tap to open the currently selected image or image pair e With a folder selected tap to collapse the currently selected folder oom This feature allows the user to sort and display images by a user defined filter off before after input output cleaning E documentation and unpaired T pair An image pair that was saved with one of Pair Mode option enabled in the Capture Settings mode see page 25 for details LUE Aud A single image that was saved with Pair Mode off see page 25 for details Op
18. tion and detection specifications exceed current international standards and their software based inspection and analysis applications can be upgraded as market requirements evolve The DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet is a purpose built hand held Windows computer equipped with AFL SimpleView Plus inspection software Its bright crisp display provides detailed images and its Zoom Pan feature allow users to identify the smallest particles scratches and imperfections Its portrait orientation makes it easy to hold and operate with just one hand Unique to FOCIS is a patent pending feature which simplifies before after jumper bulkhead input output and other common fiber cleanliness comparisons Additional features include image capture and store recall Up to 1000 fiber images may be stored in on board memory and images may be transferred via any off the shelf USB memory stick or SD flash card The DFD1 incorporates a proven shock absorbing rubber boot that doubles as a tilt stand and hanger The DFS1 Digital FiberScope is a high resolution video inspection probe It is equipped with a focusing knob and an image capture button An extensive assortment of DFS1 adapter tips allow it to be used with all types of fiber connector ferrules and bulkhead connectors Bulkhead tips are available in multiple lengths as well as straight and 60 angle Connector adapters are available PC UPC APC polished ferrule in 1 25 mm 2 5 mm and MTP MPO connectors Hardware
19. ure The DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet display is divided into several sections and can be summarized as follows Operating modes and Battery charge state field See page 13 for details See page 14 for details OE amend See page 15 for details Software Overview A Operating Modes Summary Operating modes field contains various icons e Each icon represents a different operating mode e Tap on a mode icon to select the desired operating mode This bar tab indicates the currently active mode Ref icon Feature Mode 1 Live Image This icon represents the Live Image mode When in any o Mode other mode or screen tapping this icon will navigate to the Live Image mode screen Image Manager Tap on this icon to display the Image Manager mode 3 Settings Tapping this icon will select the Settings mode where users perform General and Capture mode setup change Power settings and view the version information in the About screen 4 ao Battery State This field provides information about the battery charge state or remaining capacity of the battery Software Overview Image Viewer Summary The Image Viewer occupies the middle part of the DFD1 screen It displays one of the following e When DFD1 operates in the Live Inspection mode it displays a real time image of a fiber end face that is being inspected e When DFD1 operates in the Image Capture and Preview mode it displays a captured image that is bein
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