Viavi FVAm Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope User Guide 22132675 Rev 101 Standard July 2019 ...

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Page 5: ...ecting to FiberChekPRO 2 11 Touchscreen display module and onboard controls 2 12 Settings menu 2 13 Live view 2 13 Focus quality meter 2 14 Pass Fail results and overlays 2 14 Calibrating the touchscreen 2 15 Panning and auto focusing in live view 2 16 Physical panning 2 16 Digital panning 2 17 Y axis adjustment 2 17 Auto focusing a live view 2 18 Setting up Pass Fail tests 2 19 Setting up Pass Fa...

Page 6: ...d onboard controls 3 7 Managing custom connector definitions 3 9 Creating a custom connector definition 3 9 Recalling fiber analysis images 3 10 Managing data stored on the FVAm microscope 3 11 Importing stored test data 3 11 Deleting stored test data 3 12 Appendix A Touchscreen Settings menu A 1 Connector Setup A 2 Create New Group A 2 User Info A 2 Recall Image A 2 Edit Optical Settings A 2 Micr...

Page 7: ...bout the FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope Revision history To access the latest version of this user guide go to http fcpro updatemyunit net archives FCPRO User_Guide_FVAm pdf Revision Date Details 101 July 2019 Revised reference to IEC 61300 3 35 Ed 2 0 in Setting up Pass Fail tests 100 April 2019 This document is released ...

Page 8: ...l task easier than ever with the FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope FVAm microscopes provide standalone operation using magnetic adapters that support a range of fiber optic connectors Available with or without a color LCD touchscreen display module FVAm microscopes interface with the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis software to provide reliable maintenance of optica...

Page 9: ...hen provides a pass or fail result according to a preconfigured failure criteria setting In addition users can create customized optical settings connector definitions and analysis profiles as well as archive data and generate reports Figure 1 3 FiberChekPRO Pass Fail test results MPO fiber connector Note This user guide provides information about using FiberChekPRO with FVAm Series Benchtop MPO A...

Page 10: ... com Table 1 1 FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope kits and accessories Description Part Number Kitted packages FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope No Display Includes FMAG MPO and Lens Cap FVAM 1000 FVAm Series Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope With Display Includes FMAG MPO and Lens Cap FVAM 1000 S Accessories Magnetic Adapter for MPO Connector FMAG MPO Magnetic Adapter for M...

Page 11: ... microscope on page 2 4 Using FMAG adapters on page 2 5 Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules on page 2 9 Connecting to FiberChekPRO on page 2 11 Touchscreen display module and onboard controls on page 2 12 Panning and auto focusing in live view on page 2 16 Setting up Pass Fail tests on page 2 19 Adding user information on page 2 21 Setting up groups for Pass Fail test results on pa...

Page 12: ...ate using the touchscreen to set up and start Pass Fail tests and then review test results see Touchscreen display module and onboard controls on page 2 12 Both FVAm microscope models support FMAG adapters see Using FMAG adapters on page 2 5 and feature an Auto Focus Inspection Trigger button with LEDs see Auto Focus Inspection Trigger and microscope LEDs on page 2 3 and a Y Axis Adjustment dial s...

Page 13: ...iew of fiber end faces see Panning and auto focusing in live view on page 2 16 You can also use this button to start a Pass Fail test see Starting a Pass Fail test from the FVAm microscope on page 3 5 Table 2 1 provides state information for each LED Table 2 1 FVAm microscope LED states LED State Description Fail Red Pass Fail test failed Ready Blue FVAm microscope operation normal Blue Flashing P...

Page 14: ...Observe the following LED sequence and if available the touchscreen Fail and Pass LEDs light momentarily Ready LED lights and remains lit Touchscreen initializes in low magnification live view See Live view on page 2 13 for information Important Always use the power button to power the microscope off This allows the microscope to perform a shutdown routine that saves available data If you inadvert...

Page 15: ...process of setting up the microscope to inspect different types of fiber and fiber end faces For more information about FMAG adapters refer to the VIAVI Solutions Fiber Tips and Adapters Selection Guide Table 2 2 FMAG adapters Description Adapter Magnetic Adapter for MPO Connector FMAG MPO Magnetic Adapter for MT Ferrule FMAG MT Magnetic Adapter for MT QSFP FMAG QSFP Magnetic Adapter for LC Connec...

Page 16: ...markings at the front of the adapter identify the correct orientation for mounting it as well as the correct adapter position for connector inspection For information see Mounting and positioning an adapter on page 2 7 Figure 2 3 FMAG adapter markings Important An FMAG adapter must always be mounted onto the FVAm microscope with the part number and aqua marking at the top Most adapters also featur...

Page 17: ...and aqua marking at the top place it on the magnetic adapter plate so that rounded posts of the plate are aligned with the corresponding recesses on the back of the adapter The adapter is positioned for inspecting flat PC fiber connectors Step 3 To position the adapter for inspecting angled APC fiber connectors press the bottom of the adapter so that it tilts down and the bottom rests against the ...

Page 18: ...r adapter Replace with the lens cap whenever the FVAm microscope will not be used for an extended period of time several days or weeks Step 1 Firmly grasp the adapter on each side and pull it straight back Step 2 Store the adapter in a dust proof container Step 3 Mount either another adapter or the lens cap onto the microscope Note The lens cap has recesses that align with the posts of the magneti...

Page 19: ... on MPO fiber connectors and transceiver modules QSFPs and CFPs with MT ferrules Connecting a fiber connector Step 1 Mount and position the correct FMAG adapter for the fiber connector onto the microscope Step 2 Clean the fiber connector Step 3 Insert the connector straight into the adapter until it engages If the adapter has an alignment key ensure that the top of the connector is aligned with th...

Page 20: ...the adapter Important If the transceiver module is equipped with a pull tab orient the module so that the end of the pull tab is aligned with the alignment key The adapter and microscope are designed to accommodate the pull tab so that it does not interfere with Pass Fail testing Step 4 Insert the module straight into the adapter until it engages Step 5 Set the adapter to the required position PC ...

Page 21: ...es can be performed only via FiberChekPRO Step 1 Start FiberChekPRO Step 2 Power on the FVAm microscope Step 3 Connect the USB B cable to the USB port at the rear panel of the microscope and to the computer where FiberChekPRO is running FiberChekPRO automatically discovers the microscope The device ID and stored data information appear on the Import page of the application window If a fiber optic ...

Page 22: ...pe FVAM 1000 S onboard controls Table 2 3 FVAm microscope FVAM 1000 S onboard control operations Control Description In Live View In Pass Fail Analysis View In Settings Menu View Manual Focus Scroll Manual focus Scroll up or down Settings menu or sub menu options Action Start a Pass Fail test Save Pass Fail test results Go to live view after saving test results Select active Settings menu option o...

Page 23: ...creating groups to manage Pass Fail test results saved to the microscope is also available For more information see Adding user information on page 2 21 and Setting up groups for Pass Fail test results on page 2 23 As you navigate and use the Settings menu a yellow border appears around the active menu option and a red line appears under the sub menu option you enable Figure 2 8 Touchscreen Settin...

Page 24: ... yellow that the focus quality is less suitable red that the focus quality is unsuitable Note You can turn the focus meter on or off For information see Microscope Settings on page A 2 Figure 2 10 Focus quality meter indications Pass Fail results and overlays After a Pass Fail test is performed the results are automatically displayed on the touchscreen as fiber analysis images You can scroll acros...

Page 25: ...us for tablets to perform this procedure Step 1 On the Settings menu select SYSTEM SETTINGS TOUCHSCREEN CAL and then press the Action button The Touchscreen Calibration view appears The view consists of a white background with a small red marker in the top corner Step 2 Using a stylus tap the marker to reveal an additional marker in another area of the touchscreen and repeat until a red marker app...

Page 26: ...adapter on page 2 7 and Setting up Pass Fail tests on page 2 19 for information For information about navigating a live view on an FVAm microscope with a touchscreen and onboard controls see Touchscreen display module and onboard controls on page 2 12 Physical panning When a fiber connector is connected to the microscope and the magnification is set to low using the left and right arrow icons in t...

Page 27: ... controls or the left and right arrow icons on the touchscreen Figure 2 13 Digital panning touchscreen view Note For an MPO connector the panning range is limited to the fiber end to the left or right of the magnified fiber end Y axis adjustment When a low magnification live view of a fiber connector is displayed using the Y Axis Adjustment dial on the FVAm microscope see FVAm microscope features ...

Page 28: ...the fiber end faces displayed on either the FiberChekPRO Inspection page or the touchscreen To start the auto focus process in FiberChekPRO click the Auto Focus image control To start the auto focus process from the FVAm microscope press the Auto Focus Inspection Trigger button A focused live view appears when the process is completed Note The Busy icon displays on the touchscreen during the auto ...

Page 29: ...lysis profile for the fiber connectors or transceiver modules to be tested and then the appropriate connector definition Note FiberChekPRO provides tools that let you create custom options For information about creating customized analysis profiles and optical settings refer to the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual For information about creating customized c...

Page 30: ... in the drop down lists End Setting up Pass Fail tests using the touchscreen The Connector Setup option on the Settings menu functions like an application Wizard stepping you through the process of selecting applicable predefined options for the type of fiber connector or transceiver module with MT ferrule to be tested On the Settings menu select CONNECTOR SETUP and then select an option from the ...

Page 31: ...on each fiber end analysis image in the set of saved results see Setting up groups for Pass Fail test results on page 2 23 and Recalling fiber analysis images on page 3 10 The connector ID features a prefix or base and a value that increments with each Pass Fail test performed for example CONN 001 CONN 002 and so on The default connector ID base is CONN however you can change it as required when a...

Page 32: ...mation Adding user information using the touchscreen Step 1 On the Settings menu select USER INFO Step 2 Select an option in the USER INFO sub menu and then type the corresponding information using the touchscreen keyboard Step 3 Select OK to return to the USER INFO sub menu Step 4 Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 as required End ...

Page 33: ...ect CREATE NEW GROUP and then type a name for the group using the touchscreen keyboard To create a group and set it as the active group type a unique name for the group To set an existing group as the active group type the name of the group Notes The CREATE NEW GROUP option is available only while no other group is active The FVAm microscope provides a default group name GROUP 001 that automatical...

Page 34: ...ollowing topics Requirements for Pass Fail tests on page 3 2 Starting a Pass Fail test from FiberChekPRO on page 3 3 Starting a Pass Fail test from the FVAm microscope on page 3 5 Editing the active optical setting on page 3 6 Managing custom connector definitions on page 3 9 Recalling fiber analysis images on page 3 10 Managing data stored on the FVAm microscope on page 3 11 ...

Page 35: ...nformation about using the touchscreen and onboard controls see Touchscreen display module and onboard controls on page 2 12 Table 3 1 Before you begin a Pass Fail test Ensure that See A fiber connector or transceiver module QSFP of CFP with an MT ferrule is properly connected to the microscope Mounting and positioning an adapter on page 2 7 Connecting fiber connectors and transceiver modules on p...

Page 36: ...page click TEST to start the test When the test is completed the results are automatically displayed with overlays Note For information about using the tools of the inspection software to analyze test results refer to the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual Step 4 Optionally click Overlays to hide or show the overlays as needed Step 5 Optionally click Save Rep...

Page 37: ...enerated and appears in a separate window Step 6 Close the report window when you have finished viewing the information You can access the saved report later for viewing or sharing by navigating to the location where the report is stored Note Refer to the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual for information about specifying the format HTML or PDF reports are sa...

Page 38: ...ion button When the test is completed the results appear on the touchscreen and the Pass or Fail LED lights to indicate the test results for the fiber connector see Auto Focus Inspection Trigger and microscope LEDs on page 2 3 Step 4 Do any of the following Use the touchscreen arrows or press the Pan Right or Pan Left button to view an adjacent fiber Select NEXT FAIL or PREVIOUS FAIL on the touchs...

Page 39: ...ate a custom optical setting instead and ensure that it is available on FiberChekPRO before starting a system reset Important Ensure that the correct FMAG adapter for the fiber type is properly mounted and positioned on the microscope and that the appropriate options are active See Mounting and positioning an adapter for connector inspection on page 2 7 and Setting up Pass Fail tests on page 2 19 ...

Page 40: ...ouchscreen and onboard controls Step 1 On the Settings menu select EDIT OPTICAL SETTING EDIT ACTIVE OPTICAL SETTING Step 2 At the prompt connect a cleaned fiber connector to the microscope Optionally pan to the leftmost fiber so that optimal lighting can be achieved during the lighting adjustment routine See Panning and auto focusing in live view on page 2 16 Step 3 Select NEXT The microscope loca...

Page 41: ... inside the fiber edge Press the Manual Focus Navigation button up or down or move the touchscreen slider to the left or right Step 5 Select NEXT Step 6 To adjust the lighting do one of the following Select AUTO to perform an automated brightness adjustment Manually adjust the lighting and then select NEXT Press the Manual Focus Navigation button up or down or move the touchscreen slider to the le...

Page 42: ...g a system reset ensure that all custom connector definitions you require are either available on FiberChekPRO or exported and saved to a computer Creating a custom connector definition Step 1 Connect the FVAm microscope to FiberChekPRO Step 2 On the Setup menu select the microscope Step 3 On the microscope Setup page select Connector Definitions and then click New Step 4 In the Connector Definiti...

Page 43: ...d or the connector ID assigned to the set of results Note If you select a group name a sub menu listing the connector ID assigned to each set of results added to the group appears Select a connector ID The first fiber analysis image contained in the set of results appears on the touchscreen Step 2 Do any of the following Use the touchscreen arrows or press the Pan Right or Pan Left button to view ...

Page 44: ...to the FVAm microscope are retained for your records VIAVI strongly recommends regularly importing them to a computer using FiberChekPRO A test report for each set of results is automatically generated when results are imported Also you can delete data from the microscope as part of the import operation or separately Importing stored test data Step 1 Connect the FVAm microscope to FiberChekPRO A s...

Page 45: ...d The name of the folder appears in the Import Location field on the Import page Delete all data after import To delete imported data from microscope Step 3 Click IMPORT NEW or IMPORT ALL Note The import control is labeled IMPORT NEW only after the Import only new data option is selected at Step 2 The import operation starts and a progress dialog indicates when the operation is completed Step 4 Cl...

Page 46: ... Standard 3 13 Performing Pass Fail tests and working with saved test results Managing data stored on the FVAm microscope Step 3 Click Yes to confirm the operation The delete operation starts and a progress dialog indicates when the operation is completed Step 4 Click OK End ...

Page 47: ...A 1 Appendix A Touchscreen Settings menu This section covers the following information Connector Setup on page A 2 Create New Group on page A 2 User Info on page A 2 Recall Image on page A 2 Edit Optical Settings on page A 2 Microscope Settings on page A 2 System Settings on page A 3 ...

Page 48: ... Image See Recalling fiber analysis images on page 3 10 Edit Optical Settings Edit Active Optical Settings See Editing the active optical setting on page 3 6 Microscope Settings Note When used together AF on Insert and Test on AF can speed up fiber testing significantly Show Focus Meter On default Off Turn display of the focus meter on or off in live view AF on Insert On Off default Perform an aut...

Page 49: ...ture should only be used at the direction of VIAVI support Power Options The following options can be used to conserve power on the FVAm microscope Touchscreen Cal Calibrate the touchscreen For information see Calibrating the touchscreen on page 2 15 Colorblind Mode Turn colorblind mode on or off default Colorblind mode adjusts colors to make information on the touchscreen easier for persons with ...

Page 50: ...Speed Set the USB connection to operate at USB 2 0 speed High Speed Set the USB connection to operate at USB 1 1 speed Auto default Set the USB connection to operate at the highest speed available Label Information SNO Device ID LBL Device serial number FCC ID Federal Communications Commission ID number IC Industry Canada ID number TELEC Telecom Engineering Center Radio Equipment Conformity Certif...

Page 51: ... Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscopes Updating the firmware Step 1 Connect the FVAm microscope to FiberChekPRO If the FVAm microscope is running an earlier firmware version and FiberChekPRO is set up to automatically check for updates at startup the New Firmware dialog appears on the Import page of the FiberChekPRO application window prompting you to download the updated firmware to your computer Do...

Page 52: ...tup dialog click Download for the Sidewinder FVAm model When the download is completed click OK in the FiberChekPRO Setup navigation pane to return to the Import page Step 2 On the Setup menu select the microscope Step 3 On the Setup page for the microscope select the Firmware option in the navigation pane and then click Update Firmware ...

Page 53: ...ant to enable and then click Update Note Enabling multiple language packs increases the amount of time the firmware update requires Step 5 Click Update to start the update Step 6 When the update is successfully completed click OK to reboot the FVAm microscope After the microscope reboots it automatically reconnects to FiberChekPRO Step 7 Access the Firmware option on the Setup page for the microsc...

Page 54: ...to the document Standardizing Device Firmware for information about the system reset process including limitations before you perform this procedure Important A system reset deletes all test results custom optical settings custom connector definitions and custom analysis profiles stored on the microscope and restores all factory set options see Table 2 4 on page 2 19 Therefore before you start a s...

Page 55: ... firmware version installed on the FVAm microscope is either the same version defined by the system reset threshold or a later version Step 4 Click Next to either download the system reset package or proceed to the next dialog Note The system reset package is downloaded only during a first time system reset A dialog containing warning information appears Step 5 Review the information and then clic...

Page 56: ...scope User Guide 22132675 Rev 101 Standard C 3 Appendix C System reset Step 6 When the system reset is successfully completed click OK to reboot the FVAm microscope After the microscope reboots it automatically reconnects to FiberChekPRO End ...

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