Noyes OFS 300 User Manual

Noyes OFS 300 User Manual

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Noyes OFS 300-200C Specs
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OFS 300
Optical Fiber Scope
User's Guide
T e s t & I n s p e c t i o n

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  • Page 1 Noyes OFS 300-200C Specs Provided by www.AAATesters.com OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope User’s Guide T e s t & I n s p e c t i o n...
  • Page 2 OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope User’s Guide T e s t & I n s p e c t i o n © 2002, AFL Telecommunications, all rights reserved. OFS1-00-1000 Revision P, 8.03.05 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Returning Equipment be defective within the warranty period will be To return equipment, please contact Noyes repaired or replaced by Noyes. In no case will to obtain additional information and a Service Noyes liabilities exceed the original purchase Request (S.R.) number. To allow us to serve price of the product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contacting Noyes Customer Service .............1 Unpacking and Inspection ................1 Feature Overview ..................2 Recommended Accessories................3 Section 2: Functional Description OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope ................5 Adapter Cap Mounts ..................6 Section 3: Operating Instructions Setup ......................7 Viewing Fiber Ends..................8 Section 4: Maintenance Battery Replacement..................9...
  • Page 5 Section 5: Specifications OFS 300-200C and OFS 300-400C models..........11 Appendix A: Accessories and Adapter Caps OFS 300 accessories..................12 OFS 300-200 adapter caps ................13 OFS 300-400 adapter caps ................16...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    fiber optic network equipment, test equipment, patch cords, or test jumpers. Always assume that optical outputs are on. CAUTION! This instrument contains no user serviceable parts. Except for changing a battery, this instrument must be returned to Noyes Fiber Systems for repair.
  • Page 8: Section 1: General Information

    Section 1: General Information Thank you for purchasing the Noyes Fiber Systems OFS 300 optical fiber inspection scope. The purpose of this manual is to provide information relative to the application, operation, and basic maintenance of the OFS 300. Please check our web site at www.AFLtele.com (click on Products >...
  • Page 9: Feature Overview

    Examine the equipment for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you find any damage, or if any of the following items are not included, please contact Noyes Fiber Systems. The OFS 300 package includes: • OFS 300 Scope •...
  • Page 10: Recommended Accessories

    The OFS 300-400C with 400x magnification is available for more critical inspection during termination, especially with single-mode fibers. The OFS 300 offers 60 hours of continuous battery life. A low battery indicator will flash when approximately 8 hours of optimum brightness remains reducing the risk of eye strain.
  • Page 11 CCT cleaning tips and FCC2 cleaning fluid may be combined into FCP1 fiber optic cleaning kits. Noyes offers a complete selection of FCP1 cleaning kits for field cleaning. The FCP1 Series of kits delivers compact, safe, easy to use, reliable cleaning for all types of fiber optic connector end faces.
  • Page 12: Section 2: Functional Description Ofs 300 Optical Fiber Scope

    Section 2: Functional Description OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope Retaining screw Side cover Objective lens Battery pack Inspection port (adapter cap mount) accepts Noyes thread- on adapter caps. Focus knob allows focusing the CAUTION Power button fiber-end images. Low battery indicator Eyepiece When flashes, indicates...
  • Page 13: Adapter Cap Mounts

    The OFS 300-200C uses the same common threaded connector adapter caps as used with all Noyes Fiber Systems Optical Power Meters and Loss Test Sets. The OFS 300-400C utilizes special precentered snap-in adapter caps, which ensure proper fiber location in the viewing area.
  • Page 14: Section 3: Operating Instructions Setup

    KG3, 40 dB IR Safety Filter. 3 Connect the cable to be inspected by the OFS 300 to the adapter cap. Optional: If the opposite end of the cable is accessible, it may be placed into the Illumination Port (see Figure 1) to illuminate the fiber core for viewing.
  • Page 15: Viewing Fiber Ends

    Viewing Fiber Ends After focusing is complete, the magnified view will reveal the condition of the core and cladding. Below are the various examples of fiber ends ranging from excellent to very poor conditions. Excellent condition Uncleaned, lint or dust Severely scratched face Scratches and dirt Cleaning residue, water...
  • Page 16: Section 4: Maintenance

    Section 4: Maintenance This chapter explains how to clean the lenses and replace the batteries in the OFS 300. Other than battery replacement, the repair of this unit in the field is NOT recommended. If repair of the OFS 300 is necessary, please contact Noyes Fiber Systems...
  • Page 17 Vigorous rubbing or the use of a semi-abrasive cloth may impair the efficiency of the instrument. Be sure to replace the dust cap when the OFS 300 is not being used. Note: The eyepiece is not to be unscrewed and taken apart. The only maintenance to be...
  • Page 18: Section 5: Specifications Ofs 300-200C And Ofs 300-400C Models

    Section 5: Specifications OFS 300-200C and OFS 300-400C models Optical Specifications OFS 300-200C OFS 300-400C Nominal magnification 200X 400X Adapter cap Mount thread-on (Universal) snap-in Safety filter Schott KG3 > 40 dB IR General Specifications Operating temperature 0 to +50°C Storage temperature -20 to +50°C...
  • Page 19: Appendix A: Accessories And Adapter Caps

    OFS 300 accessories Part Number Description 2460-10-0002 Spare bulb for OFS 300-200B (5 minimum) 2460-10-0001 Spare bulb for OFS 300-400 and OFS 300-200 (5 minimum) 2900-10-0003 OFS 300-400 zoom lens (200X - 400X zoom) 1400-01-0055 Soft Carry Case OFS1-00-0100 Hard Carry Case...
  • Page 20: Ofs 300-200 Adapter Caps

    OFS 300-200 adapter caps Noyes standard thread-on adapter adapter caps fpr OFS 300-200C models. Part Number Description 8800-00-0224 1.25mm Universal 8800-00-0214 2.5mm Universal 8800-00-0200 8800-00-0209 8800-00-0202 8800-00-0221 E-2000 8800-00-0204 Biconic 8800-00-0203 8800-00-0225 LC Simplex/Duplex 8800-00-0219 Backplane SC 8800-00-0212 Radiall PFO/VFO...
  • Page 21 Part Number Description 8800-00-0211 DIN 47256 8800-00-0205 FDDI 8800-00-0201 1000 µm (bare fiber) 8800-00-0223 8800-00-0226 MU Simplex 8800-00-0230 MT-RJ (A side only) 8800-00-0231 MT-RJ (A side or B side) 8800-00-0232 Nickle Silver 2.5mm 8800-00-0236 Backplane 1.25 8800-00-0215 FDDI Kit 8800-00-0218 Angled FC 8800-00-0220 Angled SC...
  • Page 22 Part Number Description MTP ® * 8° 8800-00-0234 8800-00-0235 SMC 0° 8800-00-0236 Backplane 1.25 mm MPX ® ** 8800-00-0237 Angled MPX ® ** 8800-00-0238 8800-00-0239 8800-00-0241 0° MT Ferrule 8800-00-0242 8° MT Ferrule 8800-00-0244 1.6mm Ferrule (pin) 8800-00-0248 2.0mm Ferrule (pin) * Registered Trademark of US Conec Ltd.
  • Page 23: Ofs 300-400 Adapter Caps

    OFS 300-400 adapter caps Noyes snap-on adapter caps for OFS 300-400C models. Model Description 8800-02-0252 1.25 mm Universal 8800-02-0019 2.5 mm Universal 8800-02-0007 8800-02-0009 8800-02-0014 8800-02-0011 DIN 47256 8800-02-0012 8800-02-0008 Biconic 8800-02-0010 8800-02-0017 Hughes 8800-02-0032 8800-02-0030 Angled FC Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24 1.6 mm Ferrule (pin) 8800-02-0057 2.0 mm Ferrule (pin) NOTE: For an up-to-date list of adapter caps contact Noyes, or visit our web site at ww.AFLtele.com (click on Products > Noyes Test & Inspection) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 25 Thank you for choosing Noyes Test & Inspection 16 Eastgate Park Road ��� Belmont, NH 03220 ���� Phone: 800-321-5298 603-528-7780 Fax: 603-528-2025 www.AFLtele.com > Products > Noyes Test & Inspection T e s t & I n s p e c t i o n...

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