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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service unless stated otherwise herein. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated.
If you purchased a Gold Support plan, registration also activates your plan. To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks website at Kit Contents For a list of the contents of your FI-3000 kit, see the list that came in the product’s box or see the lists of models and accessories on...
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This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. Conforms to relevant North American standards. Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
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EMC approval for Korea. Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment). This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes.
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CL05.EPS Removable tip for different types of connectors. Press to turn the PortBright LED on and off. The LED turns ™ off automatically after the time period you select in the F application’s settings. Status LEDs: • : The probe is on but not connected to the mobile device.
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Red LED The test failed. Green LED The test passed. Red and The test limit is , so the result does not Green LEDs have a Pass or status. When the mobile app shows a live image, you can press ) to automatically focus the image.
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Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery for about 2 hours with the tester turned off (Figure 2). The battery takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge when the probe is turned off. A fully-charged battery operates for approximately 10.8 hours of typical use.
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® or Android mobile device. You can use the app on smart phones ™ and tablets. Note For a list of mobile devices that fully support the application, visit the Fluke Networks website. device Android device ® ™ CL01.EPS 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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See Figure 4. Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the probe on. Open the F app on your mobile device. 3. On the Live View screen, tap the Wi-Fi button. 4. In the list of Wi-Fi hotspots, tap “FI-3000_xxxxxxxx”, where “xxxxxxxx”...
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F -I 2 seconds Wi-Fi <Network name> FI-3000_xxxxxxxx Serial number Serial number Probe’s password: 1234567890 CL03.PDF 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Blue: UPC You can put the MPO key on either side. Be sure to set MPO bulkhead tip, in the app. 12 to 24 fibers, UPC See “Set the Key Position”on page 13. Slot and key Green: APC MPO bulkhead tip, 12 to 24 fibers, APC MPO bulkhead tip, 16 to 32 fibers, UPC...
Set Up a Project You can set up a maximum of 100 projects. • To change settings in the current project: On the Live View screen tap then tap the current project. • To create a new project: Tap Manage Projects then tap Add. •...
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You can attach the MPO inspection tips to the probe with the MPO key on the left or right, as shown in Figure 6. This lets you rotate the probe when a cabinet door or other surface is in the way of the probe’s handle (Figure 7).
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Slot for the key Key on the left side of the probe CL08.PDF Down Adapters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Inspect an Endface Insert the probe tip into a bulkhead connector, or into an adapter attached to a patch cord (Figure 8). The app shows a live image of the endface. You can adjust the image as shown in Figure 9. Press to focus the image if necessary, then press or tap...
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To zoom in or out or to move the image, use the finger gestures supported by your device. To quickly go back to 1:1 magnification, tap Center. To focus the live image, press on the probe, on your mobile device, or use the focus controls.
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To see a high-resolution image of the endface in a test result (Figure 10), tap the endface graphic on the TEST RESULT SUMMARY screen. CL11.EPS To zoom in or out or to move the image, use the finger gestures supported by your device. To hide or see the overlay, tap the image where there is no endface.
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• The DEFECTS tab shows the number and size of the and Defects in and around the fiber's core. • Scratches and defects in zones that fail show in red. • You can swipe the screen to scroll through the endfaces. CL12.EPS DEFECTS tab 1.800.561.8187...
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Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical cleaner such as the Quick Clean™ fiber endface cleaner. Figure 12 shows how to use a Quick Clean cleaner to clean MPO connectors. For details, see the documentation included with the cleaner.
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You can send the endface image or test report for a saved result to an email recipient or social media account. Note To transmit the result you select to share, you might need to disconnect your mobile device from the probe then connect to the internet.
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On the Live View screen, tap then tap Manage Projects. On the Projects screen, tap the project you want to share, then 3. In the window, select or PDF Report, then tap If you selected , the window shows the details you can select to include. 4.
Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To access the Knowledge Base, log on to then click SUPPORT > Accessories For a complete list of options and accessories visit the Fluke Networks website at 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
Do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers. • If the probe’s lens is dirty, remove the tip then clean the lens with optical-grade cleaning supplies. Warning • • Contact Fluke Networks for information on authorized Fluke Networks Service Centers. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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These files are provided to meet legal requirements. You do not need these files to use the probe. For more Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more contact information, visit our website. Operating: -10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F) Storage: -10 °C to +60 °C (+14 °F to +140 °F)
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Connectors inspected 1 x 8 (8 fibers), 1 x 12 (8, 10, or 12 fibers), 1 x 16 (16 fibers), 2 x 12 (16, 20, or 24 fibers), 2 x 16 (32 fibers) Less than 2 seconds per fiber 5 Megapixel 1/4-inch CMOS sensor 610 µm x 460 µm 1 µm LED, >100,000 hour life...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (15.19). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fluke could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (15.21) Emissions which exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the Product is connected to a test object.
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