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1. D setup assuming that D is your computer s CD ROM drive If it is not substitute the appropriate drive letter d Click OK This should start the setup program that installs FiberChek Vis Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Software Installation con t The Welcome screen will appear prompting you to exit all Windows programs that you have running Click Next To install FiberChek you must accept all the terms of the software Licence Agreement If you do agree please click yes to continue If you do not agree please click No and the installation will be cancelled The Choose Destination Location dialog box will appear Accept the default destination path C Program Files Westover Scientific BasicFiberChek USB or click Browse to select your own path When you have finished click Next 28 Welcome xi Welcome to the Basic FiberChek for USB Setup program This program will install Basic FiberChek for USB on your computer tis abi recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result i in severe ci
2. Capture an image and save it to an automatically named file 4utoS ave AutoSave file naming AutoS ave Format File name base Count Bitmap bmp Fiber 0000 JPEG ipg Next SutoS ave file Fiber0000 jpg AutoS ave folder Browse 34 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Troubleshooting USB Video Problems Software Error Messages Driver Not Installed If you get the error message Unable to access the Westover USB Video Capture device the driver appears not to be installed when starting FiberChek it generally means that the USB image capture device has not yet been plugged in Have you plugged in the USB image capture device and installed the driver When you plug the device in for the first time the Windows Found New Hardware prompt will appear to guide you through the specific installation steps Note The Westover USB Video device does not have a digital signature associated with it therefore if asked you should continue the installation anyway Driver Partially Installed If you get the error message Unable to access the Westover USB Video Capture device the driver appears to be only partially installed when starting FiberChek it generally means that the USB image capture device has not been completely installed Have you completely installed the USB image capture device driver Try the following steps to complete a partial driver installation 1 Plug in the USB image capture
3. Email info westoverscientific com Web www westoverscientific com 39 Warranty General Information Westover Scientific Inc WSI warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment WSI also warrants that this equipment will meet applicablespecifications under normal use During the warranty period WSI will at its sole discretion repair replace or issue credit for any defective product free of charge should the equipment need to be repaired IMPORTANT The warranty will become null and void if the equipment has been tampered with repaired or worked upon by unauthorized individuals or non WSI personnel the warranty label has been removed product enclosure screws other than those specified in this manual have been removed the product enclosure has been opened other than as explained in this manual the equipment serial number has been altered erased or removed the equipment has been misused neglected or damaged by accident THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL EXFO BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Liability WSI shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product nor shall be respons
4. NATO is OL8C3 The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice Words that WSI considers trademarks have been identified as such However neither the presence nor absence of such identification affects the legal status of any trademark Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form be it electronically mechanically or by any other means such as photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Westover Scientific Inc WSI 2003 Westover Scientific Inc Thank you for purchasing our products Before assembly and use make certain that all of the parts you have ordered are present Check the packaging carefully as some parts are small and can be overlooked Also locate any additional parts and accessories you may have purchased If you are missing any parts or you are unable to complete the installation of your products contact Customer Support at 800 304 3202 or 425 398 1298 Safety Conventions You should understand the following conventions before using the product described in this manual WARNING Refers to a potential personal hazard It requires a procedure which if not correctly followed may result in bodily harm or injury Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions
5. guarantee that this software works correctly with indows Westover USB Video If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Mo Morelnfo Locate File 2 x Look in Gy Basic FiberChek USB Gem File name nuvvo2svs H v Cancel Files of type Quick Capture Analog Probe System Procedure Using the Quick Capture Probe amp Digital Capture Module for the first time 1 Install the FiberChecksoftware pg XX 2 Connect the cable from the Probe to the Digital Capture Module pg XX 3 Connect the Digital Capture Module to the PC install Device Drivers pg xx 4 Install one of the Probe Tips on the Probe to match the connector you wish to inspect i e LC FC ST SC pg xx 5 Plug the probe into the connector housing 6 Note the image on the computer screen Use the Focus Control on the Probe to focus the fiber end face image if necessary pg xx 7 Adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the Image Window if necessary pg xx 8 Select between Hi and Low magnification using the Magnification Control on the Probe pg XX 9 Capture the live video image on screen by Pressing the Quick Capture Button on the Probe pg xx Pressing the Quick Capture Button on the Digital Capture Module pg xx
6. Bench Top Video Fiber Microscopes The video signal is then routed to a video monitor A selector switch A B allows you to switch between the two devices ee The VO2 can receive video input from 2 Probes and out C put the signal to a video monitor A selector switch A B allows you to switch between the Probes For those users who need to inspect through bulkhead adapters aka mating sleeves and pigtails this device allows you to perform both inspections without having to change tips Video Output Module VO1 with Probe attached le Analog Probe System Analog Probe Assembly and Controls The Analog Probe body is fully assembled The only assembly ever required is connect ing the Probe to a HD1A Display or Video Output Module and installing a tip on the barrel assembly or a tip which includes optics See pages XX XX Two functional controls on the Probe include the Focus and Magnification Change Controls The Probe is powered by one of the Display devices After connecting the Probe to a Display device and installing a tip the tip is inserted into a connector for inspection Focus Control Use the Focus Control to achieve a focused image of the fiber endface Switch between Hi and Low Magnifi cation with the Magnification Con trol Dual Mag Probes Only Magnification Control The image is view on the display device s LCD screen or Monitor a 4 Analog Probe System Tip Assembly Inst
7. CAUTION Refers to a potential product hazard It requires a procedure which if not correctly followed may result in component damage Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions IMPORTANT Refers to any information regarding the operation of the product which you should not overlook Table of Contents ENEFOGUCUION erisa msn ee ee 6 Video Inspection Probe PE TR 6 Available sees 0 EE NE ER EE 6 PPT ENN 6 Hardware Devices and Test Equipment Inspection rruurnerrnannnvnnnerrnnnnsssnnnnsnsnn 7 Inspection of Mil Aero MN 7 Inspection of Cable Assemblies Jr 7 TYPES OF PIODGS LG 8 MUFASA 8 UKENE iccscutarceeuc tenes ontceue wand seetnrsensaeaneaninsnedenisaeenaeaneasaueastonuenes 10 Types OT DNS Sv 12 Hand Acla LED Display ADT secaunirccmctesanentnertanadenacusecenenuntsateuneniadmentinieemenes 12 Video Output Modules VOI SN Ned 13 Analog Probe System save dekk 14 Analog Probe Assembly and Controls sssssssssnsnnrnrnnrnrnrrrrrnrnrnrrnrnrnrrrrrnrnenene 14 TD AS OMD er E E EE N N A E 15 MTT 15 PINT arnei eE ete eae ee pce ee csc bec eee EEN E TE 15 DRIT N 16 RT Sv 16 Angled OPS 5108 dE EE nieno r EEE AEAEE airo OSSIA 16 HDL Ege CONOIS EN ere naesaaeieeeuuieemoanadsaouiass 19 Ga LEIK Ge Ol MEN 20 Auto Shut down Interval Contrast Control avsccseidsiascnernsoavoraddwduwneudeudsewenaewonsenes 21 Pecha geaDIEe eo sg NE A E E erence 22 gt Eee So NE E EN 22 AC POWI aseni E E A EEEE E EE
8. Hand Held Video Display 3 5 LCD TFT Li ion rechargeable battery 110v FBP HD1 EU Hand Held Video Display 3 5 LCD TFT Li ion rechargeable battery 220v w Euro plug FBP HD1 UK Hand Held Video Display 3 5 LCD TFT Li ion rechargeable battery 220v w UK plug Analog Probes Kits Cat No Description FBP S1 FBP System Deluxe Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case FBP S1 EU FBP System Deluxe EU Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 EU FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case FBP S1 UK FBP System Deluxe UK Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 UK FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case FBP S15 FBP System Deluxe Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case FBP S15 EU FBP System Deluxe EU Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 EU FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case FBP S15 UK FBP System Deluxe UK Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 UK FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip includes Hard Sided Carrying case ee Parts and Accessories Analog Probes Kits Cat No Description FBP S2 FBP System wi
9. Module and the USB port of a PC attach a Probe Tip and insert the Probe into a connector for inspection The image is viewed on the PC monitor or display device s LCD or Monitor The Quick Capture Probe utilizes software to View Capture Save and Print images See page xx for software installation and use Use the Focus Control to achieve a focused image of the fiber endface Switch be tween Hi and Low Magnification with the Magnification Control Capture images using the Quick Capture Button Image Capture Button Magnification Control Dual Mag Probe Barrel Assembly Swestover Focus Control DE Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Basic FiberChek for USB Setup Software Overview FiberChek FiberChek lets you use your computer to view FIBER HEK live images from your Probe on your computer screen From FiberChek you can also e Freeze video images e Save images to disk files on your computer e Recall previously saved images for later review e Print images FiberChek s main window can show live continuously updated images from the probe camera or it can show a single captured image In the first case the main window is in the live video mode The second case is captured mode Use the Live Video com mand to switch between these modes You can also press the capture button on the Digital Capture device to switch between modes You can save FiberChek images to disk fi
10. Video Input NTSC with dedicated connector for Probe or conversion cable Power Source Li ion Battery Sony Type NP 550 or AC Adapter Charger 110 and 240VAC EURO or UK plugs included Battery Life 2 hours continuous use Charging Time 2 hours Video Output Module VO1 VO2 Dimensions 2 4 6 1cm W x 17 2 5cm H x 3 6 8 1cm L Weight 0 3 Ib 0 14 kg Video Input NTSC or PAL with dedicated connector for Probe Power 9V 300 mA 110 and 240VAC EURO or UK plug included Input VO1 1 Probe w dedicated connector amp 1 BNC for other Westover Bench Top Video Inspection Microscopes VO2 2 Probes w dedicated connector Output BNC Digital Capture Module Dimensions 6 15cm W x 2 3 5 8cm H x 0 7 1 8cm D with 3 USB cable Weight 0 17 Ib 0 08kg Video Input NTSC or PAL w dedicated connector for Probe or conversion cable Power 5V 500mA from USB port of PC Output USB 42 Parts and Accessories Analog Probes Cat No Description FBP P1 Analog Probe Low Mag only No tips No video display FBP P2 Analog Probe Low Mag only PAL video format No tips No video display FBP P5 Analog Probe Low amp Hi Mag No tips No video display FBP PX1 Analog Probe Low Mag only NO barrel assembly for use with long reach tips FBP PX2 Analog Probe Low Mag only PAL video format NO barrel assembly for use with long reach tips Hand Held Displays Cat No Description FBP HD1
11. an NTSC signal The signal is routed through a 4 pin connector that routes power into the probe and the video signal out of the probe These units are suitable for use with either Westover hand held LCD displays or Westover Video Output Modules FBP VO1 and FBP VO2 where the video signal can then be routed to an external monitor The Analog Probe is available as a stand alone product or as part of a kit Please see Product Information beginning on page xx for a list of the available configurations including parts and accessories The Analog Probe is available in two configurations Dual Magnification and Single Magnification Dual Magnification This Probe has two magnifications You may switch between Low and High magnifications using the Magnification Control located slightly behind the Focus Control Single Magnification This Probe has only one magnification setting Low Magnifica tion There is no Magnification Control HD1A Display VO1 VO2 amp Monitor Low Mag 3 5 70mm LCD 9 196mm Monitor Types of Probes Analog Probes con t Barrel Assembly Suu Q Focus Control Magnification Control Dual Mag Probe Both types of Analog Probes can be purchased with or without the barrel assembly The barrel assembly houses the optics which accommodates our standard FBPT tips The barrel assembly is not needed or can be removed to accommodate our long reach tips or other specialty tips which includ
12. and capture with a single hand We highly recommend this version for users who plan to capture images frequently A conversion cable is available to change the output of the probe from 6 pin to 4 pin This converter cable makes Quick Capture Probes backwards compatible with all other 4 pin Westover devices Hand Held LCD Displays Video Output Modules etc PC Monitor PC Monitor 15 381mm LCD w screen 17 432mm CRT w screen resolution set 1024 by 768 resolution set 1024 by 768 Low Mag pixels and Maximized pixels and Maximized Horiz FOV mm Horiz FOV mm 0 38 0 39 Conversion Cable Part Number Description FBPP DPAC1 Digital Conversion Cable Interfaces 6 pin Quick Capture Probe to 4 pin HD1 VO1 VO2 10 Types of Probes Quick Capture Probes con t Quick Capture Button Magnification Control Dual Mag Probe Barrel Assembly Swestover Focus Control Both types of Analog Probes can be purchased with or without the barrel assembly The barrel assembly houses the optics which accommodates our standard FBPT tips The barrel assembly is not needed or can be removed to accommodate our long reach tips or other specialty tips which include optics inside the tip itself Digital Capture Modules 6 pin Quick Capture Modules These modules are simi Image Capture lar to the 4 pin modules but feature a 6 pin input con Button nector that mates with a 6 pin Quick Capture Analog Probe When us
13. for two probes and A B switch includes BNC cable 220v UK power supply Video Output Module extended Barrel Assembly for 200x and 400x probes Barrel Assembly for P7 probe Front Pack for FBP system FBP Holster attaches to your belt with two adjustable hooks Cable Extension 6 length for FBP Series Hanging Accessory For FBP HD1 Includes rubber coated magnet Lithium ion battery 7 2V 10 8Wh for HD1 NP 550 type Charger for 7 2V 10 8Wh Li ion battery for HD1 Includes adapter tray AC wall adapter universal car cord power adapter Battery not included Hard sided field case for FBP Series w die cut foam inserts Hard sided case for FBP Series NO DIE CUT FOAM Case Hard sided Rugged For FBP Series w die cut foam inserts Power supply for FBP HD1 EU 220V AC input 15V DC output with EU plug Power supply for FBP HD1 UK 220v AC input 15v DC output with UK plug Power supply for FBP VOx EU for either VO model Power supply for FBP VOx UK for either VO model 45 Parts and Accessories Quick Capture Probes Cat No Description FBP P100 P100 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe Digital Capture Module software NO tips FBP P105 P100 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe Digital Capture Module No software NO tips FBP P200 P200 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format Digital Capture Module software NO tips FBP P205 P200 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format Digital Capture Module No s
14. info Cat No FMA BF1 FMA BIC FMA D4 FMA FC APC FMA FCPC FMA LC FMA LC APC FMA MMT 2 FMA MPX FMA MPXA FMA MT FMA MTA FMA MTP FMA MTPA FMA MTRJ 1 FMA MTRJ 2 FMA MU FMA OGIA FMA SC FMA SC APC FMA SMA FMA SMC FMA SMCA FMA ST FMA U12 FMA U12 P FMA U25 FMA U25 P FMA U25PL FMA U381 FMA UAPC FMA UAPC P FMA E2 FMA MIL1 FMA MIL2 FMA RFC1 Description Adapter Bare Fiber Adapter Biconic Adapter D4 Adapter FC APC Adapter FC Adapter LC Adapter LC APC Adapter Mini MT ferrule w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MPX w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MPX APC w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MT w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MT APC w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MTP w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MTP APC w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MTRJ Simple type remove and rotate Adapter MTRJ w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter MU Adapter OGI APC w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter SC Adapter SC APC Adapter SMA Adapter FMA SMC w X y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter SMC APC w x y axis pan amp scroll adjust Adapter ST Adapter Universal 1 25mm Adapter Universal 1 25mm Pro version w alignment mechanism Adapter Universal 2 5mm Adapter Universal 2 5mm Pro version w alignment mechanism Adapter Universal 2 5mm w plastic sleeve Adapter Universal 3 81 mm Adapter Universal 2 5mm APC
15. on the computer manufacturer s web site Did the computer just come out of standby or hibernation The VGA drivers of certain computers are known to have problems with coming out of suspend power mode Please upgrade your video driver to the latest version supplied by your manufacturer If this did not solve the problem contact Technical Support for more assistance 3 amp 8 Contacting Technical amp Customer Support General Information For technical amp customer support contact Westover Scientific Please be sure to have the following information available e Name and Serial Number if applicable of the Product s as well as a description of your problem close at hand For Software Problems e The type of computer you are using e The operating system you are using e The FiberChek software version You can find this displayed in the About FiberChek dialog box in the Main Menu under Help About FiberChek x Basic FiberChek Version 1 1 Copyright C 2002 Westover Scientific Inc Serial Number 00000233 To obtain Technical support for these products contact Westover Scientific from at one of the following numbers Technical and Customer Support is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time in North America Westover Scientific Inc 18421 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 110 Mill Creek WA 98012 Phone 1 425 398 1298 or 800 304 3202 Fax 1 425 398 0717
16. plugs you may need to use a narrow probe with a little longer reach For this situation we recommend using our Long Reach tips designated with L They have about 1 2 longer reach and do not have the forward retaining nut Therefore they can reach between connectors and inspect ports quickly and easily This also reduces the chances of contaminating adjacent channels during inspection Ribbon Fiber Tips Westover has recently developed several configurations of spe cialty Probe Tips for termination inspection of high density multifiber array connectors These dedicated tips are for use with all Westover Probes and are designed to inspect connectors that are mounted within a bulkhead adapter in situ inspection Each tip mates securely with connectors using a precision keyed mating adapter interface The panning knob allows the user to view each fiber individually in the linear array These tips contain several optical components and are made of stainless steel as most of our tips are Angled tips 60 deg Also newly developed a series of tips denoted as A6 These tips are angled at 60 degrees to allow inspection of transceivers and other hard to reach fibers Regardless of where the trans ceiver is mounted on a PCB the Probe and the tip can be ma neuvered to fit into the transceiver and provide high quality microscopic inspection 6 FBPT ST L FBPT MTP FBPT MU A6 Analog Pr
17. will not be able to view live video images if you open FiberChek while another pro gram that uses the capture device is already running However you will be able to load and review previously saved image files To fix this problem close the programs that are using the capture device and restart FiberChek Have you installed the USB capture device drivers No Exit BasicMicron and install device drivers Is the Digital Capture Module connected to a USB port No Exit BasicMicron and connect the device to a USB port ce Quick Capture Analog Probe System Troubleshooting USB Video Problems Blank Black Screen n File Yiew Tools Help A black screen indicates that the USB video cap TIO ture device is functioning but there is a problem with the camera or the illumination Is the microscope connected to the USB cap ture device No Connect the microscope and restart FiberChek Ready fe A Is the Probe LED turned on No Remove any connector from the Probe tip and look down the barrel You should be able to see light from the LED illuminator If there is no light there might be a hard ware problem with the Probe or a power issue with the USB port of your PC Contact Technical Support for more assistance If the microscope illumination is on but you still get an all black screen you should verify that you have the most recent version of the video card driver These drivers are commonly available for download
18. Adapter Universal 2 5mm APC Pro version w alignment mechanism Adapter E2000 Adapter MIL Spec For MIL T 29504 14 15 ferrules Adapter MIL Spec For MIL T 29504 4 5 ferrules Adapter Bare Fiber Ribbon 50 51 2 hoe
19. B ports You should do this before attempting to run FiberChek for the first time 30 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Software Installation con t Connecting the Probe to the Digital Capture Module Attach the 6 pin connector of the Probe cable securely to the 6 pin plug on the Digital Capture Module To install USB video capture device drivers 1 Plug the USB cable of the Digital Capture Module into an open USB port on the computer 2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will ap pear to guide you through the driver installation Process If the Found New Hardware Wizard reports that a digital signature was not found continue the installation anyway Select Yes Note The USB video capture device drivers are located on the install CD in the Westover USB Installation Disk folder Choose the NUVID2 SYS file For your convenience the drivers are also copied to the Basic Basic FiberChek installation direc tory C Program Files yWestover Scientific Basic FiberChek USB Meir Connector Quick Capture Module from Probe Found New Hardware USB Video Capture See Digital Signature Not Found The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no
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21. PP USB2 Description Quick Capture Analog Probe USB module Includes USB module with 6 pin connector and software USB Upgrade Kit for Analog Probe 4 pin to USB module with software Quick Capture Analog Probe to VO1 Kit Outputs probe signal to Monitor for viewing only No image capture capabilities Includes FBPP DPAC1 interface cable and VO1 module w BNC video cable Quick Capture Analog Probe to VO2 Kit Outputs 2 probe signals to Monitor for view ing only No image capture capabilities Includes 2 FBPP DPAC1 interface cables and VO2 module w 2 BNC video cables USB Upgrade Kit Converts FV System to Digital Includes USB module FBPP DBNC1 interface cable software Quick Capture Probe Kits Cat No FBP S1150 FBP S1250 FBP S1550 FBP S1650 FBP S3100 FBP S3200 FBP S3500 FBP S3600 Description Deluxe Kit 200x Quick Capture Analog Probe Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Hand Held Display FBP HD1 w con verter cable and ruggedized Case from Pelican Deluxe Kit 200x Quick Capture Analog Probe PAL format Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Hand Held Display FBP HD1 w converter cable EU power supply and ruggedized Case from Pelican Deluxe Kit 400x Quick Capture Analog Probe Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Hand Held Display FBP HD1 w con ve
22. SB by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Directory C Program Files Westover Scientific B asic FiberChe Browse Space Required 4572 K Space Available 13878940 K Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Software Installation con t Copying of the program files to your computer proceeds ox Copying file C Program Files Westover Scientific B asic FiberChek USB qdiplus dll This installation was created with Installer VISE from Mindvision Software http www mindvision com er detected that your system does not include Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher In pl may improve the quality of FiberChek s hev ere Soe Setup will create a shortcut and Start menu item e to install DirectX after Fiberchek installation is FiberChek uses Microsoft DirectX and DirectShow technology to support real time video capture over the USB port The installation program checks to see if the required system files have already been installed on your computer If the files have not been installed or if a later version is available the installation program detects this and alerts you It then copies a Microsoft installation program to your computer so you can install the latest version of DirectX after FiberChek installation has finished Microsoft DirectX 8 1 Drivers To install Microsoft DirectX 8 1 a Click on the Start menu button b Select Programs gt Westover Scientific gt Inst
23. Using the mouse from your PC Press the Capture button on the Main Toolbar pg xx Using Toolbars and Menus The main toolbar located just beneath the menu lets you quickly open images save images and capture live images EA NESE This manual assumes that you are knowledgeable in a Windows environment As is standard in Windows you will find that most of the dialog boxes or commands can be reached in two ways A main menu command a toolbar button or a shortcut menu command We usually just point out the menu command and the toolbar in this manual but if you like shortcut menus please visit the Help menu in FiberChek to learn about shortcuts and other useful information mc Quick Capture Analog Probe System Procedure Working with the Software Brightness Contrast H To View a Live Image To go back to Live video select the Live Video command from the View Menu or click on the icon located on the Main Toolbar To Save an image Select the Save or Save As command from the File menu or click on the icon located on the Main Toolbar Save the image with a desired file name You can also configure the file format to save the captured image bmp or jpg To Print an image Select the Print command from the File menu or click on the icon located on the Main Toolbar The Print box displays the name of the printer currently selected To Preview an image bef
24. VIDEO INSPECTION PROBES For Inspection of Fiber Optic Terminations Includes information regarding Analog Probes Quick Capture Analog Probes Parts and Accessories User Guide Part Number ZP FBP 0842 March 2003 westover SCIENTIFIC N 18421 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 110 Mill Creek WA 90812 Phone 800 304 3202 or 425 398 1298 Fax 425 398 0717 Website www westoverscientific com Certification Information F C C Information Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance FCC in the United States C E Information Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity requirements for laboratory measurement and control equipment This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device Independent Laboratory Testing This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directive and Standards All pre qualification tests were performed internally at WSI while all final tests were performed externally at an independent accredited laboratory This guarantees the unerring objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results Information provided by WSI is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by WSI for its use WSI s Commerce And Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
25. ad Tip FC Bulkhead Tip FC APC Bulkhead Tip FC w center align screw Bulkhead Tip LC Bulkhead Tip LC APC Daughtercard Tip LC Bulkhead Tip MTRJ simple type Bulkhead Tip MU Bulkhead Tip SC Bulkhead Tip SC APC Daughtercard Tip SC APC Bulkhead Tip ST Patch Cord Tip Universal 1 25mm Patch Cord Tip Universal 2 5mm Patch Cord Tip Universal 2 5mm Angled at 8 degrees Patch Cord Tip Universal 2 5mm w Plastic inner ring Universal Flare Adapter Interfaces with all FMA Series Long Reach Tips Cat No FBPT LC L FBPT MU L FBPT ST L Description Bulkhead Tip LC Long Reach Bulkhead Tip MU Long Reach Bulkhead Tip ST Long Reach 48 Parts and Accessories Probe Tips Angled Tips Cat No FBPT LC A6 FBPT LC A6S FBPT MTP A6 FBPT MU A6 FBPI SC AG FBPT SCFC A6 Mil Aero Tips Cat No FBPT MC3 FBPT MC3P FBPT MIL 1P FBPT MIL 1S FBPT MIL 2CPA FBPT MIL 2P FBPT MIL 2S Description Angled Tip 60 degree LC Angled Square Tip 60 degree LC Angled Tip 60 degree MTP w X axis pan control knob Angled Tip 60 degree MU Angled tip 60 degree SC Angled Tip 60 degrees combined SC FC Description MC3 Tip MC3 Socket Guide Mil Spec Tip Pin side For MIL T 29504 14 15 ferrules Mil Spec Tip Socket side For MIL T 29504 14 15 ferrules Test Probe adapter for M38999 Mil Spec Tip Pin side For MIL T 29504 4 5 ferrules Mil Spec Tip Socket side For MIL T 29504 4 5 f
26. all DirectX 8 1 Both of these options start the Microsoft DirectX installation program NOTE FiberChek installation does not copy the DirectX install program if your com puter already has DirectX 8 1 or later installed 29 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Software Installation con t Video Input This dialog box allows you to adjust what kind of video signal the USB camera is expecting NTSC or PAL video input video Input j Please tell the software what kind of video input to expect If you have a P1 P3 P5 or P probe you should choose NTSC otherwise choose PAL You can identify what kind of probe you have by the label on the handle This decision be changed at any time by selecting Options on the Tools When all of the program files have been copied to your computer click Close to end the Setup Setup is complete and Basic FiberChek for USB is now installed IV View readme txt Click Close to end the Setup Digital Capture Module Device Drivers The Digital Capture Module requires device drivers that are not completely installed as part of the FiberChek software installation Instead they are installed from the CD when you plug the Digital Capture Module in for the first time Your computer s operating system will automatically guide you through the process of installing device drivers the first time you plug theDigital Capture Module into one of the computer s US
27. alling Tips on Westover Probes All Westover Video Inspection Probes can be purchased with or without the barrel assembly The barrel assembly houses the optics which accommodates our stan dard FBPT tips The barrel assembly is not needed or can be removed to accommo date our long reach tips or other tips which include optics in the tip itself Barrel Standard Assembly Tip westover Front amp Back Retaining Nut Objective Lens Standard Tips There are specific tips for each of the common types of bulkhead adapters These tips allow you to inspect the fiber surface on the opposite side of the bulkhead i e inside hardware devices or on the back side of patch panels P p FBPT FC FBPT LC FBPT ST Patch Cord Tips There are also tips for looking at patch cords i e pigtails male connectors etc Currently we have two Universal Patch Cord tips One tip is compatible with 2 5mm ferrules i e ST SC FC while the other works well for 1 25mm ferrules i e LC MU This allows the Probes to work with either male connector ends or inspect through female bulkhead adapters p FBPT U25 FBPT U12 2 5mm 1 25mm 15 Analog Probe System Tip Assembly Installing Tips on Westover Probes Long Reach Tips Using small form factor connectors can produce some tight work spaces In cases here you may want to inspect a single channel while the adjacent channels are still occupied with connectors or dust
28. cable connections see below Plug the BNC cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the VO1 or VO2 Connect the other end to the VIDEO IN jack of the video monitor Turn the monitor ON Select the correct input channel if necessary Also connect the Probe and Power supply to the Module as listed below Focus the image on the monitor with the focus control knob located on the probe Adjust the Contrast and or the Brightness of the video monitor if necessary Video Out To Monitor Select Switch VIDEO OUTPUT MODULE VO1 CABLE CONNECTIONS PROBE 1 IN Connects to a FBP Probe 9V DC IN Connects to the AC Power Supply VIDEO OUT Connects to a Video Monitor SELECT SWITCH Selects between Probe 1 or Probe 2 Video Input VIDEO OUTPUT MODULE VO2 CABLE CONNECTIONS PROBE 1 IN Connects to a FBP Probe 9V DC IN Probe Input 9V DC In PROBE 2 IN VIDEO OUT Connects to a Video Monitor SELECT SWITCH Selects between Probe 1 or Probe 2 ec Analog Probe System Using the Analog Probe amp HD1 Display 1 Charge the battery in the HD1A Handheld Display The new Li ion battery in the display must be fully charged before first use The display may be used while recharging the battery page xx 2 Connect the AC power adapter to the display unit to recharge the battery and operate the unit 3 Connect the cable from the Probe to the handheld display page xx Note If you are using the Video Output Module VO1 or VO2 instead of the handheld disp
29. device 2 Click on the Start button choose Settings and select Control Panel 3 From the Control Panel choose the Add Remove Hardware icon 4 Follow all the defaults until you get to the list of hardware devices that Windows is aware of Select the USB Video Capture entry and click Next Continue to follow the steps outlined by Windows Note The USB video capture device drivers are located on the install CD in the Westover USB Installation Disk folder For your convenience they are also copied to the FiberChek installation directory usually C Program Files Westover Scientific BasicFiberChek USB Note The Westover USB Video device does not have a digital signature associated 35 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Troubleshooting USB Video Problems Error Messages Missing Driver If you get the error message Unable to access the Westover USB Video Capture device the driver appears to be missing when starting FiberChek it generally means that that the USB image capture device driver has been uninstalled from Windows Is the the USB image capture device driver installed Try the following steps to re install the driver 1 Plug in the USB image capture device If the Found New Hardware wizard appears follow its instructions to complete the installation Should the wizard not appear proceed to step 2 2 Click on the Start button choose Settings and select Control Panel 3 From the Control Panel choo
30. e optics inside the tip itself The Analog Probes can be used in conjunction with a Westover Digital Capture Module 4 pin Module Digital Capture Modules 4 Pin Modules These modules are small slim line boxes Image Capture that accept the input from the standard Westover 4 pin Button Analog probes and output to a USB connector Power is drawn from the PC s USB port and video is fed into the USB port Westover s Basic imaging software comes with this unit at no extra charge and will allow for live display capture save print and annotate For an extra fee the user can upgrade to FiberChek Advanced to pro Digital Capture vide image analysis and Go No Go testing of fibers Module 4 pin Part FBPP USB3 To capture the image with this product the user must either press a small button on the body of the slim line box or use the mouse to capture the image in software Types of Probes Quick Capture Probes All Westover Analog Probes can be used in conjunction with our Digital Capture Modules to provide image capture and display functionality on a PC Quick Capture Probes feature a 6 pin connector that routes power into the probe video out of the probe anda video capture switch out of the probe When used in conjunction with a 6 pin Digital Capture Module a small switch on the body of the probe can now be pressed to capture the image displayed on the PC This is a very valuable function as it allows the user to operate
31. echargeable Battery Before you power the Probe with the HD1a battery for the first time charge the battery with the AC adapter for about 2 5 hours You can use the Probe while the battery charges A fully charged battery lasts 2h about 2 hours Compartment Door Built in Accessories The HD1A incorporates two built in positioning accessories which allows for hands free operation o Removeable magnet allows the HD1A to be attached to ferrous metal surfaces e Hanging standing accessory allows the HD1Ato be used in two positions The metal hook stand can be folded down into a re Hook amp Magnet cessed area for convenient stowage 22 Analog Probe System HD1 Assembly amp Controls AC Power Using the AC power adapter has the following advantages Part Saves internal battery power for FBPP HDB2 portable operation later Charges internal battery pack o Allows extended operation Use external power AC power adapter charger to power the HD1A directly from a AC power source or charge the battery pack Both can be accomplished simultaneously Typical battery charging time is approximately 2 hours Operates between 100VAC 240VAC Detachable Euro and UK plugs available Optional charging stand with AC plug amp car adapter available See Analog Probe Parts and Accessories page xx Part FBPP BCS1 Video Output Module Assembly amp Controls Make the necessary VO1 or VO2
32. ect the Analog Probe to the Display The Analog Probe is connected to the HD1A Display to inspect fiber endfaces Step 1 Connect the cable from the probe to the HD1A using the 4 pin connector on the bottom of the HD1A handle Step 2 Connect the AC power adapter charger if necessary Jack for AC Power adapter charger 4 pin connector Accepts 4 pin Analog Probe or Digital Con version Cable for 6 pin Quick Capture Probe see page xx HD1A Hand held Display 19 Analog Probe System HD1 Assembly amp Controls E On Off Control On Off Control Toggle switch Press once to turn the unit on press once again to shut the unit off Note the set of 4 LED s under the Battery AC Power LED s numbered I IV When running on battery power these LED s will illuminate for the first 5 sec onds after powering the unit ON The number of LED s illuminated indicates the Battery charge level Battery Power LED Remaining 75 100 50 75 25 50 5 10 On Off Control AC Power Battery LED Power LED Battery Status Auto Shut down Auto Shut down terval LEDS Interval Contrast Control Westover Ji Analog Probe System HD1A Assembly amp Controls Battery Power LED Battery Status Auto Shut down Interval LED s I IV Auto Shut down Interval Contrast Control Shared Function Control Auto Shut down Interval There are 4 different settings which controls the length
33. ed together the user can capture images without having to reach back to the slim line box or to the mouse for software capture Converter cables are available to allow these modules to be used with standarc 4 pin probes although the Quick Capture functionality is Digital Capture not enabled Module 6 pin Part FBPP USB1 Conversion Cable Part Number Description FBPP DPAC2 Digital Conversion Cable Interfaces 6 pin Quick Capture Module to 4 pin Analog Probe Types of Displays Hand Held LCD Display HD1 This lightweight hand held display includes a bright high contrast 3 5 TFT active matrix LCD The HD1A can be powered by 100V 240V AC or by a rechargeable Li ion battery Video input is dedicated to NTSC formatted probes All of the display s controls are built into the handle for easy access Controls and LED Indicators include a On Off Control o Shut down Interval Display Properties Control Shared Function Control AC power LED E Battery power LED o Battery charging status LED Contrast Brightness Setting Shared Function LED This display uses a 4 pin connector which routes power into the probe and video out of the probe A conversion cable Page xx is available which will allow this display to be used with a 6 pin Quick Capture Probe ie Types of Displays Video Output Modules VO1 amp VO2 The VO1 can receive video input from the Analog Probes and another video device i e Westover s
34. errules Ribbon Fiber Tips Cat No FBPT HBMTA DC FBPT HBMTA MB FBPT MPX FBPT MPX MB FBPT MPXA FBPT MPXA MB FBPT MTP FBPT MTP DC FBPT MTP MB FBPT MTPA FBPT MTPA DC FBPT MTPA MB FBPT OGIA FBPT OGIA DC FBPT OGIA EX FBPT OGIA MB FBPT OGIA MB4 Description Daughtercard Tip HBMT APC w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip HBMT APC w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip MPX w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip MPX w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip MPX APC w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip MPX APC w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip MTP w X axis pan control knob Daughtercard Tip MTP w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip MTP w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip MTP APC w X axis pan control knob Daughtercard Tip MTP APC w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip MTP APC w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip OGI APC w X axis pan control knob Daughtercard Tip OGI APC w X axis pan control knob Bulkhead Tip OGI APC Extended Reach w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip OGI APC w X axis pan control knob Motherboard Tip OGI APC QUAD w X axis pan control knob 49 Parts and Accessories Adapters for Male Connectors FMA Series The following is a list of Adapters currently avaliable as of April 2003 These adapters can be used with our Probes The FBPT UFMA Universal Flare Tip must be used to mate these adapters see page xx Custom adapters can be developed Please call for
35. ible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the purchased product is connected or the operation of any system of which the purchased product may be a part WSI shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product its accompanying accessories and software 40 Warranty General Information Exclusions WSI reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps and batteries used with WSI products are not covered by this warranty Certification WSI certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Service and Repairs WSI commits to providing product service and repair for five years after the date of purchase To send any equipment for service or repair 1 Call WSI Technical Support Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service 2 If the equipment must be returned to WSI support personnel will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number and an address for return 3 If the unit has an internal storage device do a backup of your data before sending the unit for repairs 4 Pack the equipment in its original shipping material if possible Be sure to include a statement or report ful
36. khead Patch Cord amp Universal Tips PC amp APC ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 Bela 9 REACH EEE EE 49 MTT 50 MAT 50 RATE TIDS oreore seareaesecenttatecosacanntectieeneeoastochensconsstnstensemseneentesecscesators 50 Adapters for Male Connectors FMA Series ccccccecceseceeeeeeeeeeueeseaeeeeauneseannens 51 Introduction Video Inspection Probe The Westover Scientific Video Inspection Probe is a portable video microscope used to inspect fiber optic termina tions More specifically the FBP is used to inspect hard to reach connectors that are installed on the backside of patch panels or inside hardware devices It elimi nates the need to access the backside of patch panels or disassemble hardware devices prior to inspection Available Applications Patch Panel Inspection Many patch panels are designed to allow the front connector to be easily inspected but the back one is often difficult to access Inspecting the connector on the front side of the panel can usually be performed with a simple fiber inspection microscope However the back connectors are not as easily inspected with traditional microscopes thus requiring time consuming troubleshooting The FIP system is a fast and effective means of installing troubleshooting or maintaining fiber optic patch panels Introduction Available Applications con t Hardware Devices and Test Equipment Inspection Most hardware devices feature con
37. lay see Video Output Module Cable Connections on page xx 4 Install one of the Probe Tips on the Probe to match the connector you wish to inspect i e LC FC ST SC page xx 5 Set the Auto Shutdown Interval 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds or Infinity on the HD1A page xx Push the On Off Control on the HD1A 6 Plug the probe into the connector housing 7 Note the image on the HD1A Use the Focus Control on the Probe to focus the fiber end face image if necessary page xx 8 Adjust the Contrast of the HD1A if necessary page xx 9 Select between Hi and Low magnification available on Dual Magnification Probes using the Magnification Control on the Probe page xx 24 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Probe Overview The Analog Quick Capture Probe itself is fully assembled The only assembly ever required is connecting the Probe to a Qucik Capture Module connect ing the Module to a PC and installing a tip on the barrel assembly or a tip which includes optics see pages xx XX For video view only this Probe may be attached to a HD1A Hand held Display or Video Output Module VO1 V02 using a conversion cable page xx Three functional controls on the Probe include Focus Magnification Change and the Quick Capture Button The Probe is powered by the USB port of a PC or by one of the Display devices see page xx After connecting the Probe to the Quick Capture
38. les for later review or to keep a permanent record of your fiber inspections The Save As command allows you to specify the name of a new or existing file for storing the current image This command automatically captures an image if FiberChek is in live video mode The AutoSave feature allows you to specify a sequence of file names and auto save images with the file name each time an image is captured i e Image0000 png would be the first image saved The next image captured would automatically be saved as Image0001 png and so on Fie View Tools Help oe nla Quick Capture Analog Probe System Probe Assembly and Controls Software Installation DO NOT connect the Digital Capture Module to the USB port on your computer at this time INSTALL the software first Essectial Parts e FiberChek CD ROM e User s Guide e Digital Capture Module System Requirements e PC with Pentium II 266 MHz CPU or higher e Operating System Windows 98 2000 ME or XP e 30 MB of Hard Drive Space for Application Software e One available USB port e 128 MB RAM Basic FiberChek for USB Setup To install the software place the installation disk in your computer s CD ROM drive Wait a few seconds for the computer to recognize the new disk The setup program should start automatically If the setup program does not start automatically a Click on the Start menu button b Select Run c In the Run dialog box type
39. ly detailing the defect and the conditions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given by the support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shiping container WSI will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA number After repair the equipment will be returned with a repair report If the equipment is not under warranty the customer will be invoiced for the cost appearing on this report Return to customer shipping costs will be paid by WSI for equipment under warranty Shipping insurance is at the customer s expense Ala Technical Specifications General Information IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only To obtain this product s most recent technical specifications visit the WSI website at www westoverscientific com or contact WSI directly Video Inspection Probe Dimensions 1 8 45 7mm W x 1 7 43 2mm H x 5 5 140mm L Weight 0 4 Ib 0 18 kg Camera Type 0 33in CCD Video Output NTSC or PAL Light Source Blue LED 100 000 hour life Lighting Technique Coaxial Power Source From HD1a or USB Port of a PC Attenuation Filter 2mm thick Schott KG1 HD1A Hand Held Display Dimensions 4 10cm W x 2 1 5 3cm D x 8 7 22cm L Weight 0 8 Ib 0 4 kg Video Display 3 5 9cm TFT Active Matrix 320 x 240 pixels
40. nalog Probe System Tip Assembly Installing Tips on Westover Probes con t Long Reach amp other Tips Containing Optics Long reach tips and other tips which Key contain optics DO NOT attach to a barrel assembly They connect directly to the 0 Probe body These tips contain a key channel which must mate to the Key Channel alignment key located in the threaded opening on the front of the probe body See Steps 1 amp 2 of the Standard Dedicated Connector Tip assembly page xx Universal Flare Tip cy If you are familiar with Westover s other Fiber Inspection products you probably have seen our complete line of quality high performance adapters FMA s If you d like to use the FBP probe to inspect patch cords i e pigtails or male connector ends and would like use our FMA adapters then purchase the Universal Flare Adapter FBPT UFMA This standard tip flares out to a wider diameter and accepts all Westover FMA adapters Step 1 The general assembly instructions for attaching the FBPT UFMA to the probe are iden tical to the instructions found on the Standard Dedicated Connector Tip assembly page xx Step 2 Secure the Westover FMA adapter into the flare adapter nn jer EMA Flare Barrel Probe with Barrel Assembly amp Adapter Tip Assembly Flare Tip Installed 18 Analog Probe System HD1 Assembly amp Controls Using the HD1A Display with the Analog Probes Conn
41. nectors at the faceplate of a box that lead to back plane circuitry These connectors are very difficult to access since they arebuilt inside the device S enclosure If a contaminated jumper is inserted the termination inside the device can become contaminated and contribute to signal loss Many test equipment designs feature the same type of back plane fiber wherein a critical fiber termination lies just inside a piece of hardware Inspection of Mil Aero Connectors Most Mil Aero connectors are based on multiple fiber plugs that embody Termini ferrules Typically one end of the connector contains multiple pins and the other contains multiple sockets In either case you cannot inspect the terminations with a traditional microscope because you re not able to look down into the sockets Using the Video Inspection Probe you are able to access the fiber endfaces and inspect these connectors fully assembled Inspection of Cable Assemblies In addition to inspecting back connectors through bulkhead adapters when Video Inspection Probe is equipped with a Universal Flare Adapter Tip you can also inspect patch cords pigtails and cable assemblies Types of Probes Analog Probes Westover Scientific manufactures several different configurations to suit different applications and preferences Here is a breakdown of the differences between them Our most common probes utilize an analog CCD which outputs
42. obe System Tip Assembly Installing Tips on Westover Probes con t The procedure for installation is different depending on which type of tip you re using See below gt Key Channel A Probe with Barrel Assembly amp Tip Installed Standard Dedicated Connector Tips Step 1 Locate tip you want to install and look at the threaded end You should see a small set screw not found in the Universal Patch Cord Tips This screw acts as a key and is NOT intended to be adjusted Do NOT adjust this screw Next locate the key channels on the barrel assembly There are 2 key channels one for the tip and one for the Probe body Finally locate the key inside the threaded opening on the front of the Probe body Step 2 To install the tip on the barrel assembly or the barrel assembly onto the probe itself you must first align the keys to the key channels On the standard tips the small set screw aligns to the key channel on the the barrel assembly Likewise if you are attaching the barrel assembly to the probe you must align the key channel on the barrel assembly to the key on the probe Once the keys are aligned screw the retaining nuts onto the threads of the standard tip or probe body until tight Use caution not to cross thread the retaining nut A good technique is to turn the nut backwards about 1 2 turn before you begin to turn forward This will prevent cross threading 17 A
43. of time the LCD will remain on after the unit is powered ON This feature helps save battery power by automatically powering the unit OFF after the time interval selected has been reached The unit will remain ON at the Infinity setting until all battery power is used or until AC power is disconnected There is no low battery power warning indicator To learn the percentage of battery power remaining power the unit OFF then ON Note the number or illuminated LED s as previously described The time interval can be changed by pressing and holding this Control button down Note the position of the LED when selecting the time desired LED Time Interval 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec Infinity Contrast Control There are 4 different preset Contrast settings for the LCD screen You can change the Contrast setting to accommodate your environmental lighting condi tion Press this Control button while the unit is ON Each time you press the Control button the contrast switches to the next setting Notice the change on the LCD Screen each time this button is pressed AC Power LED Le Analog Probe System HD1 Assembly amp Controls Rechargeable Battery The HD1A uses a Li ion rechargeable battery Sonye type NP 550 The battery can be accessed and removed by opening the battery door located on the back of the unit Slide the battery up in the compartment to remove vise versa to replace Re place the compartment door R
44. oftware NO tips FBP P500 P100 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe Digital Capture Module software NO tips FBP P505 P100 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe No Digital Capture Module No soft ware NO tips FBP P600 P200 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format Digital Capture Module software NO tips FBP P605 P200 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format Digital Capture Module No software NO tips FBP PX100 PX100 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe No Digital Capture Module No soft ware NO tips No barrel assembly FBP PX200 PX200 Probe 200x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format No Digital Capture Module No software NO tips No barrel assembly FBP PX500 PX500 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe No Digital Capture Module No soft ware NO tips No barrel assembly FBP PX600 PX600 Probe 400x Quick Capture Analog probe PAL format No Digital Capture Module No software NO tips No barrel assembly Quick Capture Probe Parts amp Accessories Cat No FBPP DBNC1 FBPP DPAC1 FBPP DPAC2 Description Digital BNC cable Interfaces FV systems to 6 Pin USB Modules Digital probe adapter cable Interfaces 6 pin digital probe to 4 pin HD1 VO1 or VO2 Digital Conversion Cable Interfaces 6 pin USB module to 4 pin Standard Probe 46 Parts and Accessories Quick Capture Probe Parts amp Accessories con t Cat No FBPP USB1 FBPP USB3 FBPP VCK1 FBPP VCK2 FV
45. ore Printing Select the Print Preview command from the File menu Select from the otions available To Adjust the Contrast amp Brightness of a Live Image Select the Adjust Camera command from the View Menu or click on the icon located on the Main Toolbar 33 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Procedure Working with the Software To AutoSave an image The AutoSave dialog appears after you select the Tools Options Menu It gives you a chance to tell FiberChek what auto save features you would like enabled The After capturing an image group box allows you to choose when you would like to auto save a file Radio button Select this option to Toggle bewteen live and captured video Disable the auto save feature Capture an image and Save it to an automatically named file Auto Save Enable auto save for every time an image is captured The AutoSave Format group box allows you to choose what file type you would like the auto saved image to be saved as bmp or jpg The AutoSave file naming group box allows you to choose the base file name and auto save starting index i e Image0000 png would be the first image saved The next image captured would automatically be saved as Image0001 png and so on The AutoSave folder group box allows you to choose the directory in which you wish to auto save C PAL P2P4P6P8 Use the capture button to Toggle between live and captured video
46. rter cable and ruggedized Case from Pelican Deluxe Kit 400x Quick Capture Analog Probe PAL format Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Hand Held Display FBP HD1 w converter cable EU power supply and ruggedized Case from Pelican Basic Kit 200x Quick Capture Analog Probe Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip software Basic Kit 200x Quick Capture Analog Probe PAL format Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip software Basic Kit 400x Quick Capture Analog Probe Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip software Basic Kit 400x Quick Capture Analog Probe PAL format Digital Capture Module FBPT Tips SC FC ST and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip software 47 Parts and Accessories Probe Tips The following is a list of Probe Tips currently avaliable as of April 2003 Other tips are in development In addition custom tips can be developed Please call for info Standard Bulkhead Patch Cord amp Universal Tips PC amp APC Cat No FBPT BIC FBPT D4 FBPT E2000 FBPT FC FBPI FC APC FBPIT FC P FBPT LC FBPT LC APC FBPT LC DC FBPT MTRJ 1 FBPT MU FBPT SC FBPT SC APC FBPT SCA DC FRPI SI FBPT U12M FBPT U25M FBPT U25MA FBPT U25PL FBPT UFMA Description Biconic Tip Bulkhead Tip D4 Bulkhead Tip E2000 APC or PC Polish Bulkhe
47. se the Add Remove Hardware icon 4 Follow all the defaults until you get to the list of hardware devices that Windows is aware of Select the USB Video Capture entry and click Next Continue to follow the steps outlined by Windows Note The USB video capture device drivers are located on the install CD in the Westover USB Installation Disk folder For your convenience they are also copied to the FiberChek installation directory usually C Program Files Westover Scientific BasicFiberChek USB Note The Westover USB Video device does not have a digital signature associated with it therefore if asked you should continue the installation anyway If this did not solve the problem contact for more assistance 36 Quick Capture Analog Probe System Troubleshooting USB Video Problems You may be able to quickly diagnose your problem depending on what you see in the FiberChek Image window What do you see in the Basic Micron main window I see a blank black screen with the words No Image I see a blank black screen None of the above Blank Black Screen With No Image TE E oxi Fie View Tools Help tar Med te Ts Ge NP A black screen with the words No Image indi cates that FiberChek is unable to detect or com municate with the Digital Capture Module Are you running another program that uses the USB capture device Only one program at a time can use the capture device You
48. thout Tips Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S2 EU FBP System EU without Tips Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 EU hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S2 UK FBP System UK without Tips Analog Probe FBP P1 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 UK hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S25 FBP System without Tips Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S25 EU FBP System EU without Tips Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 EU hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S25 UK FBP System UK without Tips Analog Probe FBP P5 Hand Held Display FBP HD1 UK hard sided carrying case NO Tips FBP S3 FBP Benchtop System Analog Probe FBP P1 Video Output Module FBP VO1 FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Requires monitor FBP S3 EU FBP Benchtop System EU PAL Video format Analog Probe FBP P2 Video Output Module 220v Euro power supply with FBP VO1 EU FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Requires a PAL monitor FBP S3 UK FBP Benchtop System UK PAL Video format Analog Probe FBP P2 Video Output Module 220v UK power supply with FBP VO1 UK FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Univer sal 2 5mm patch cord tip Requires a PAL monitor FBP S35 FBP Benchtop System Analog Probe FBP P5 Video Output Module FBP VO1 FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord
49. tip Requires monitor FBP S7 FBP Benchtop System Analog Probe FBP P7 Video Output Module FBP VO2 FBPT Tips ST SC FC and Universal 2 5mm patch cord tip Requires monitor 44 Parts and Accessories Analog Probe Parts amp Accessories Cat No FBP VO1 FBP VO1 EU FBP VO1 UK for Description Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Input for one probe and one FV system with A B switch includes BNC cable 110v US power supply Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Input for one probe and one FV system with A B switch includes BNC cable 220v Euro power supply Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Input one probe and one FV system with A B switch includes BNC cable 220v UK power FBP VO2 inputs supply Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Two for two probes and A B switch includes BNC cable 110v US power supply FBP VO2 EU FBP VO2 UK FBP VO3 FBPP BAP1 FBPP BAP7 FBPP CFP1 FBPP CHOLI FBPP EC1 FBPP HA1 FBPP HDB2 FBPP BCS1 FBPP HSC1 FBPP HSC2 FBPP HSC3 FBPP PS1 EU FBPP PS1 UK FBPP PS2 EU FBPP PS2 UK Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Two inputs for two probes and A B switch includes BNC cable 220v Euro power supply Video Output Module routes signal from probe to standard NTSC monitor Two inputs
50. vil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to Software License Agreement b x El Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement STOVER SCIENTIFIC LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement governs your use of ne erre Software product By installing and or using the Software you agree to be bound by the ter this Agreement If you do not agree to these terms conditions snl ale compares le ode fo lie lese of pietet andl your money will be refunde LICENSE This License Agreement allows you to use one copy of the enclosed Software on a single computer If you install the Software on network server you must purchase separate copy of the Software for each computer that will be used to operate the Se Seas If the Software is permanently installed on the hard disk or other storage device of a computer other than a network server and one person uses that computer more than 80 of the time it is in use then that person may also use the E Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Setup will close To install this product you must accept this agreement Choose Destination Location Setup will install Basic FiberChek for USB in the following directory To install to this directory click Next To install to a different directory click Browse and select another directory You can choose not to install Basic FiberChek for U

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