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EasyTest II User Guide 1 Table of Content Product Certification ........................1 CE Information ..........................1 Independent Laboratory Testing ....................1 Declaration of conformity ......................2 Safety Information ........................3 Safety Conventions ........................3 Safety Information ......................... 4 Unpacking and Inspection ......................5 Handling Optical Cable ........................
2 Product Certification CE 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.
Declaration of conformity FISO Technologies Inc located at 500, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Ave., Suite 195, Quebec, QC, Canada G2E 5R9 Product description: Fiber optic thermometer Model number(s): EasyTest II Product category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directive:...
3 Safety Information Safety Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless DANGER you understand and meet the required conditions.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT OR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. In no case will FISO be liable to the buyer, or to any third parties, for any consequential damage or indirect damage which is caused by product failure, malfunction, or any other problem.
Carefully remove the carring case from the carton and open-it, identify all of the components listed below. Contact FISO or your local representative if any of the components are missing. We recommend you save the shipping carton for future storage or transportation.
Handling Optical Cable CAUTION The core of any fiber optic cable is glass. For this reason it should be handled with care and should not be viewed like a standard conventional electrical cable. If it is pinched, twisted, over bent or crushed, the glass core will break and the light attenuation will occur at this point. Fiber optic sensors are pretty robust but…...
The EasyClean is designed to clean the fiber optic connectors. FISO is not liable for any damage caused in attempts to apply this device to other applications. Always keep the protection cap on when not in use to avoid contamination 3.5.1 EasyClean Tool General Operation...
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3.5.2 Cleaning the Male ST Connector Step 1: Open the end-cover on the Guide Cap Step 2: Insert the Connector Ferule into the Guide Cap Step 3: Push the Cleaner body against the connector ferrule, the black neck of the cleaner will enter into the blue body of the cleaner and you will ear a Click this will wipe the cleaning cloth against the connector face and clean it.
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3.5.3 Cleaning the ST Mating Step 1: Remove the Guide Cap from the Device Step 2: Insert the cleaner tip in the mating, and Push the outer shell to clean the connector face Step 3: Turn the cleaner body by 90° Step 4: Push the outer shell a second time to clean the connector face...
Fiber optic temperature sensors or to perform on site testing. Please have a look at the EasyTest II video, it show how to use-it. You will find others informative videos on our web site : https://fiso.com/en/support/?ca=videos...
Overview Main optical Connector LCD Display Units LEDs USB port 2D Bar Code – Linking to Web Support page Menu Navigation Keypad Shock Bumpers Port saver optical Connector EasyClean...
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Right Side Left Side Port saver optical Connector Main Optical Connector Charger Power Input ON and OFF Internal Battery Switch capacity indicator Rear Hook for the CFO-ET CFO-ET : Port Saver / Short Extension Model and Serial number...
Powering the EasyTest II WARNING To avoid damaging to the unit, make sure to use ONLY the provided power supply. Using different power inputs may damage the unit. No other voltage level or range is accepted. 4.3.1 Power supply The external power supply of EasyTest II has the following output characteristics: Barrel connector;...
EasyTest II ‘’A’’ and connect the sensors to the Port Saver optical connector ‘’B’’. You could also use it as an optical extension to test directly at the tank wall feedthrough. When the optical connector of the CFO-ET worn out, simply order a new one by contacting info@fiso.com Port saver optical Connector ‘’B’’...
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CAUTION Use care in handling fiber optic connectors. Always clean the fiber tip prior to insertion into the connector for optimum performance. For details on connector cleaning, please refer to 3.5 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors To connect a ST connector, follow these 5 steps: 1.
LCD Display The LCD display allows visualization of the key information directly on the unit. The main display is showing the real-time temperature and the diagnostic values. LED Indicators Temperature Units LEDs The Temperature LED indicates which units the EasyTest II is displaying temperature, either °C or °F.
USB Communication Port The USB configuration port is accessible directly from the front panel. The USB port is used to link the EasyTest II to a PC for data/logs retrieval, parameter configurations, as well as firmware update using FISO Nortech Client Software.
Physical dimensions The “toolbox” carrying case have the following dimensions: 451mm x 394mm x 114mm Weight The EasyTest II weight 1.5Kg (Inclusive the battery). The “toolbox” carrying case with the EasyTest II and all the accessories weight 3.5Kg.
6 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following troubleshooting guide was designed to help you solve technical problems. If the unit has to be returned for repair, or if you need any assistance, please contact FISO Customer Support: support@fiso.com Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Turn on the ON/OFF switch, located on the right side of the unit.
Diagnostics values Light Signal are the two diagnostics values that give an indication of the sensor health. The “Light %” is related to the strength of the light required to make an accurate reading on a sensor. The lower the better, typically under 20%, in the best case under 10%. ...
EasyCheck to test-it, if the Light is higher than 10% or the signal lower than 90% you should probably change your CFO-ET. The EasyCheck: Reorder PN: SEN-CRP If you loose the EasyCheck, break-it or just want to have a spare one. Simply contact-us at: info@fiso.com...
Exclusions FISO 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 on units previously purchased. Accessories, including but not limited to: EasyClean, CFO-ET and EasyCheck, used with FISO products are not covered by this warranty.
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Telephone: (418) 688-8065 500 St-Jean-Baptiste Avenue, Suite 195 Fax: (418) 688-8067 Quebec City (Quebec) Email: support@fiso.com CANADA G2E 5R9 Product disposal Please refer to your local authorities or send back the device to your local FISO distributor. FISO, a Nova Metrix company...
6- After the connection to the monitor (FAT) To help you in this, we enclose at the next pages a LOG sheet (MC-00284). You can download the PDF of this LOG sheet at http://fiso.com/2DScans/. You can also request the excel file to customize-it according to your needs.
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