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FiberChek™ Probe
Fiber Inspection with Pass/Fail Analysis
The following procedure outlines how to use the VIAVI FiberChek Probe Fiber Inspection Microscope to
inspect a simplex fiber end face.
Equipment Requirements:
• FiberChek Probe Fiber Inspection Microscope
• Bulkhead and Patch Cord Tips matching the fiber under test
• Fiber optic cleaning tools
The following information is required to complete the test:
• Type of Fiber:
o Multimode or Single Mode
• Type of Connectors:
o SC UPC, SC APC, LC UPC, etc.
• Type of Inspection Tip(s):
o Standard Patch Cord tip
(FBPT-U12M, FBPT-U25M, FBPT-U25MA, etc.)
o Standard Bulkhead tip
(FBPT-SC, FBPT-SC-APC, FBPT-LC, etc.)
o Long Reach Bulkhead tip
(FBPT-LC-L, FBPT-SC-L, etc.)
o Angled Bulkhead Tip
(FBPT-LC-A6S, FBPT-SC-A6, etc.)
Figure 2: FiberChek Probe, Side view
Figure 1: Commonly Used "Standard" Inspection Tips
Figure 3: FiberChek Probe, Front view
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