Fafl DFD1 User Manual

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Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Test & Inspection FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System User’s Guide www.AFLglobal.com or (800) 321-5298, (603) 528-7780...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How to Open Images for Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Image Review Mode Summary .
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    USB memory stick or SD flash card . The DFD1 incorporates a proven shock-absorbing rubber boot that doubles as a tilt stand and hanger .
  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features Ref Control/ Description Feature Power port This is the interface for the AC power adapter/charger . Mini USB • Allows connection to DFS1 function Digital FiberScope for fiber Top View port end-face inspection and image capturing .
  • Page 7 Hardware Overview DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet Controls and Features Ref Control/ Description Feature Power Provides several functions as Button follows: • Press to power up your DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet . • Press and hold for less than 7 seconds to enable sleep mode .
  • Page 8: Dfd1 Accessories

    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) .
  • Page 9: Dfs1 Digital Fiberscope

    AC adapter . To connect the AC adapter: • Plug the AC adapter/charger into a standard wall outlet . • Connect the AC adapter/charger to the power port located on the DFD1 top panel – The AC/Charger indicator will turn on Red if the battery requires charging .
  • Page 10: Powering Up And Shutting Down

    7 seconds to enable sleep mode . • Press and hold the Power button 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 .
  • Page 11: Software Overview

    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 .
  • Page 12: Zoom And Pan

    Software Overview Patent-pending Feature - Image Pair Mode 2 . After the Image Pair mode is enabled, captured images are stored with the selected pairing mode label (Before/After, Input/Output, Cleaning, Mating, Documentation) for image pair identification . 3 . To simplify images recall and review, stored images may be optionally filtered by the user-selected image pair mode (see section “Image Manager”...
  • Page 13: Image Capture, Store, And Recall

    The image capture, store, and recall features enable users to capture and save fiber end-face images for documentation, review, and transfer . DFD1 Touchscreen Tablet is capable to store up to 1000 end- face images internally . Additionally, images may be saved on SD flash card .
  • Page 14: Operating Modes Summary

    General and Capture mode setup, change Power settings and view the version information in the About screen . Battery icon This icon will be displayed when the DFD1 operates on battery power . Charge This icon will be displayed when the battery is not at 100% and indicator the AC is attached .
  • Page 15: Image Viewer Summary

    Software Overview Image Viewer Summary The Image Viewer occupies the middle part of the DFD1 screen. It displays one of the following: • When DFD1 operates in the Live Inspection mode, it displays a real-time image of a fiber end-face that is being inspected.
  • Page 16: Image Capture And Preview Utilities Field Summary

    Software Overview Image Capture and Preview Utilities Field Summary Image Capture and Preview Utilities field provides several functions: • 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.
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    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 .
  • Page 18: Live Image Inspection Mode

    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 This label is operates in the Live displayed to Image or Captured indicate that DFD1 mode.
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Live Image Inspection Mode Icon Feature/Mode Description Operating For details, see section titled “Operating Modes Summary” modes on page 12 . Image Viewer This field displays a real-time image of a fiber end-face that is being inspected . Live Image While in the Live Image mode, tapping on this icon will Settings...
  • Page 20: Image Capture Mode

    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 .
  • Page 21 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 .
  • Page 22: Image Manager

    . 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...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Image Manager Ref Icon Feature Description Page Up/Down Tap to scroll through saved image files . 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) .
  • Page 24: How To Open Images For Review

    Operating Instructions How to Open Images for Review 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 –...
  • Page 25: Image Review Mode Summary

    Operating Instructions Image Review Mode Summary Ref Icon Description 1 Image Displays the selected image Viewer or image pair for review and provides zoom and pan functionality . Tap to increase magnification, get more detailed view of the displayed image . Press and hold for continuous Zoom in .
  • Page 26: Settings Mode Summary

    Operating Instructions Settings Mode Summary The Setting mode is accessed by tapping the This bar/tab indicates that DFD1 Settings icon - operates in the Settings mode. This mode allows the user to perform various setup functions as follows: • General setup - •...
  • Page 27: Image Capture Setup

    Operating Instructions Image Capture Setup Ref Setup Description Parameter Change • Tap to display a list of Storage available drives and folders . Path • Navigate to the desired folder and then tap OK to make it current . • To create a new folder, tap on the New Folder icon .
  • Page 28: Power Setup

    (whichever limit is reached first) . 2 Auto Tap to check (enable) or Shutdown uncheck (disable) the Auto shutdown feature when the DFD1 unit is connected to an AC adapter/charger . Continued on next page —>...
  • Page 29: About Screen

    Operating Instructions Power Setup Ref Setup Parameter Description 3 Back Light Dimmer Tap to check (enable) or uncheck (disable) the Back Light Dimmer . When enabled, the user may set up the Dimmer Timer by tapping and selecting the desired option from a drop-down menu . About Screen The About screen provides the user with the OS version and FOCIS Software version information .
  • Page 30: Faqs

    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 .
  • Page 31: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    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 .
  • Page 32: Repair Services

    +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 .
  • Page 33: 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 . • Do not remove the protective boot .
  • Page 35 Test & Inspection Thank you for choosing Test & Inspection! www.AFLglobal.com or (800) 321-5298, (603) 528-7780 © 2012 AFL , all rights reserved . FCIS-00-1000 Revision A, 2012-05-18...

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