AFL VS300 Series Quick Reference Manual

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VS300 Series Quick Reference Guide
The VS 300 is a complete video microscope system in a handheld and directly
viewed package. The VS 300 view safe microscope removes concerns for
eye safety while inspecting optical fiber connectors. The design of this video
microscope eliminates the optical path to the eye by utilizing a miniature
camera and a state-of-the-art microdisplay that achieves unparalleled clarity
and resolution.
Magnification of the VS 300 inspection scope is equivalent to 400X (23-
degree field of view comparable to an 8" monitor viewed at a distance of 20")
and provides 600X when images are displayed on a 12" monitor connected to
the VS 300. The VS 300 video microscope uses thread-on adapter caps and
has an energy saving automatic shutoff.
The VS 300 is supplied with a 2.5mm Universal adapter cap and neck strap.
For greatest inspection flexibility additional adapter cap styles are available
from Noyes. For a list of available adapter caps contact Noyes, or visit our web
at www.AFLtele.com/go/Noyes.
Optical ports and connector end faces must be kept free from dirt or other
contaminates to ensure accurate measurements and operation. For cleaning
connector end faces on test jumpers and in fiber frames or adapters, use
optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid and
AFL CCT molded cleaning tips. For cleaning the lenses and adapter caps, use
lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL FiberWipes and optical quality
cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid (or IPA - reagent
grade isopropyl alcohol 99% or better).
Visit our web at www.AFLtele.com/go/Clean for more information.
www.AFLtele.com /1.800.321.5298 /1.603.528.7780
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  • Page 1 AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid and AFL CCT molded cleaning tips. For cleaning the lenses and adapter caps, use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL FiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid (or IPA - reagent grade isopropyl alcohol 99% or better).
  • Page 2 VS 300 Features # Feature Description 1 Power button Pressing this button provides operation for approximately 100 seconds. To conserve battery life, an automatic shutoff will occur in 100 seconds. 2 Low battery indicator When this indicator is on, two AA batteries require replacement.
  • Page 3 VS 300 Features # Feature Description 6 Focus knob Used to focus fiber-end images on the camera. 7 Fiber optic inspection port This port (adapter cap mount) accepts Noyes (adapter cap mount) thread-on adapter caps. 8 Adapter cap VS 300 inspection port must be equipped with an adapter cap.
  • Page 4 Inspecting Connectors Adjusting Diopter Prior to inspecting fiber optic connectors, you need to perform a diopter adjustment to provide proper viewing of the display for your vision. This is accomplished by observing the display with no fiber in the inspection port. Note: This adjustment needs to be performed once unless your vision changes over time.
  • Page 5 Inspecting Connectors To Inspect Connectors: Select an adapter cap that matches the connector to be inspected. Mount the selected adapter cap on the VS 300 inspection port. Insert the cable to be inspected in the adapter cap. Turn on the VS 300 either by pressing the power button or by connecting an AC adapter.
  • Page 6 Centering Images/Panning Ferrule If the fiber-end image is not centered in the display, the adapter cap and adapter cap mount may be moved by hand to correct the problem. Loosen the locking ring. Apply left/right or front/back pressure on the adapter cap and the fiber- end image will move accordingly on the display (motion will be reversed when viewed on an external monitor).
  • Page 7 Viewing Fiber Ends Transferring Images to a PC or Video Monitor To inspect fiber optic connectors by viewing fiber-end images on the external video monitor or transfer images to a PC, perform the following steps: Select the appropriate video cable. Plug one end of the video cable into the video Out port on the VS 300.
  • Page 8 VS 300 inspection scope. Please visit our web at www.AFLtele.com/go/Noyes for updates and additional information. © 2009 AFL Telecommunications, all rights reserved. VOS3-00-1000 Revision F, 2009-09-23...

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