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FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope
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22112369-339 R000, Standard
December 2021

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  • Page 1   Multiple Application Platform FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide 22112369-339 R000, Standard December 2021...
  • Page 2 VIAVI standard terms and conditions, available at www.viavisolutions.com/terms. Warranty VIAVI warrants this equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) calendar year from the date of purchase. Any mishandling or unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. For additional warranty terms and conditions, see www.viavisolutions.com/terms.
  • Page 3 (Metal case parts and fixings) (Plastic case parts) (Labels and tapes) (Accessories) (External cables and adapters) (Handbooks and other printed material) (Carrying case and strap) (Other accessories) S / T 11364 GB/T 26572 GB/T 26572 FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Activating an MP Series optical power meter................2-23 Fiber inspection during standalone operation................3-1 Requirements for Pass/Fail tests ......................3-2 Starting a Pass/Fail test from the FVAi-2030 ..................3-3 Viewing the fiber chamfer ........................3-4 Capturing images ..........................3-5 Recalling test results and images......................3-7 Using the FVAi-2030 microscope with FiberChekPRO..............4-1...
  • Page 5   About this guide This guide provides information about the FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope. This is the first release of this user guide. For a detailed revision history, see “Document revision history” on page D-1. To access the latest version of this user guide, go to:...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Equipped with 30x optics, ultra-wide field-of-view, dual magnification, automatic focus, and built- in end face analysis, the FVAi-2030 gives operators fast and complete visibility of the entire ferrule end face so that any contamination on or near the fiber end face can be quickly found.

  • Page 7: Ordering Information

    MDC/APC Fiber Microscope Adapter, 35-Degree Chamfer Angle FMAX-MDC-APC-SL35 MDC/PC Fiber Microscope Adapter, 35-Degree Chamfer Angle FMAX-MDC-SL35 SN/APC Duplex Fiber Microscope Adapter, 35-Degree Chamfer Angle FMAX-SN-APC-SL35 SN/PC Fiber Microscope Adapter, 35-Degree Chamfer Angle FMAX-SN-SL35 FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 8: Technical Assistance Center And Knowledge Base

    Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base To find the Technical Assistance Center phone number and email in your region for the FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope or to search the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI Solutions Technical & Product Support site at support.viavisolutions.com.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    2 Getting started This section covers the following information: • “Features” on page 2-2 • “Powering the FVAi-2030 microscope on or off” on page 2-3 • “Mounting fiber adapters and connectors” on page 2-4 • “Navigating the Home screen” on page 2-6 •...

  • Page 10: Features

    “Powering the FVAi-2030 microscope on or off” on page 2-3). Power adapter receptacle USB-B Interface (1x) for connecting the FVAi-2030 microscope to a computer for use with FiberChekPRO inspection software. See “Using the FVAi-2030 microscope with FiberChekPRO” on page 4-1.

  • Page 11: Powering The Fvai-2030 Microscope On Or Off

    Powering the FVAi-2030 microscope on or off Powering the FVAi-2030 microscope on or off CAUTION Use only the power adapter shipped with the FVAi-2030 microscope to power the device. Note: This section describes the procedure for powering on the microscope for standalone use. For information about powering the microscope for use with the FiberChekPRO inspection software, see “Using the FVAi-...

  • Page 12: Mounting Fiber Adapters And Connectors

    Ensure that the fiber end face is properly centered within the view. Note: The message Auto Focus Error: Unable to locate the fiber will appear when you attempt to use the Autofocus tool while the fiber end face is poorly centered. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 13 CAUTION • Use only the M5 hex screwdriver supplied with the microscope. • Do not force the screwdriver beyond the adjustment limits. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 14: Navigating The Home Screen

    Getting started Navigating the Home screen Navigating the Home screen Use the Home screen during standalone operation of the microscope to access tools on the FVAi-2030 microscope (Table 2-2 on page 2-7). Note: If touchscreen controls (such as tiles, menu options, and keyboard keys) do not respond as expected, you can calibrate the active areas of the touchscreen.
  • Page 15 Getting started Navigating the Home screen Table 2-2: FVAi-2030 Home screen tools Tool Description Inspect (FVAi-2030) Activates the FVAi-2030 microscope and accesses Live view for fiber inspection. See “Accessing Live view” on page 2-8. More (Home Screen menu, RECALL IMAGE: See “Recalling test results and images”...

  • Page 16: Accessing Live View

    Magnification High/Low Increase or decrease magnification of the image displayed on the touchscreen. Start Test “Starting a Pass/Fail test from the FVAi-2030” on page 3-3. Note: For information about starting a Pass/Fail test with FiberChekPRO, see “Using the FVAi-2030 microscope with FiberChekPRO” on page 4-1.
  • Page 17 “Navigating the Home screen” on page 2-6. Capture “Capturing images” on page 3-5. 1. Also available on the Home Screen menu (see “Navigating the Home screen” on page 2-6). — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 18: Applying A Profile And An Optical Setting

    Applying a profile and an optical setting Applying a profile and an optical setting The FVAi-2030 microscope provides factory-set analysis profiles and optical settings for use in Pass/Fail testing (Table 2-3). A profile defines Pass/Fail thresholds for a fiber type, while an optical setting defines the lighting and sizing calibration applied during a test.
  • Page 19 Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu. Select another option on the Inspection Settings menu, or select Back to return to Live view. Step 2 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-11...

  • Page 20: Managing Groups

    GROUP-002 is automatically provided as a option when you close GROUP-001 and select CREATE NEW GROUP. For information about changing the default group base name, see “Managing image-save options” on page 2-18. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-12...
  • Page 21 The option label changes to CLOSE GROUP : GROUP NAME, indicating that the specified group is active. Select another option, or select Back to return to Live view. Step 4 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-13...

  • Page 22: Managing User Information

    Step 3 as required. Select Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu. Step 4 Select another option, or select Back to return to Live view. Step 5 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-14...

  • Page 23: Managing Microscope Settings

    DISPLAY BUTTON MODE Select to toggle the display mode to TEST (default) or CAPTURE. AUTOFOCUS CALIBRATION Recalibrate autofocus Important: For use only at the direction and with the guidance of VIAVI support. PASS/FAIL UNLOCK Not Applicable Select Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu.

  • Page 24: Managing The Fiber Centering Limit Setting And Marker

    Consequently, the test will not start. Figure 2-6: Inspection Error message In Live view, select Inspection Settings, select MICROSCOPE SETTINGS, and then select FIBER Step 1 CENTERING LIMIT to access the on-screen keyboard. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-16...
  • Page 25 While the fiber-centering limit value is N/A, the marker will not be shown even while SHOW • CENTERING LIMIT is enabled. Select Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu, and then select Back to return to Live view. Step 4 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-17...

  • Page 26: Managing Image-Save Options

    RESULTS IF PASS automatically disables ONE BUTTON SAVE. Select Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu. Step 3 Select another option, or select Back to return to Live view. Step 4 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-18...

  • Page 27: Managing System Settings

    Set the time TIME FORMAT Set the time format TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION “Calibrating the touchscreen” on page 2-20 SYSTEM INFORMATION Retrieve the following details for the FVAi-2030 microscope: • Device ID • Serial Number • Board Revision • Firmware Version • LCD Revision •...

  • Page 28: Calibrating The Touchscreen

    VIAVI representative for support. Select Back to return to the Inspection Settings menu. Step 5 Select another option, or select Back to return to Live view. Step 6 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard 2-20...

  • Page 29: Connecting And Activating A Supported Usb Device

    Connecting and activating a supported USB device You can use with a P5000i Digital Analysis Probe and/or an MP Series Optical Power Meter with the FVAi-2030 microscope in standalone mode by connecting the device to a USB port at the rear of the microscope (see “Features”...
  • Page 30 “Applying a profile and an optical setting” on page 2-10. (P5000i probe) Note: FVAi-2030 profiles are not compatible with the P5000i probe. Use the FiberChekPRO inspection software to load compatible profiles to the microscope. See the P5000i Digital Analysis Probe Getting Started Guide for information.

  • Page 31: Activating An Mp Series Optical Power Meter

    MP Series power meter. For information about operating an MP Series power meter, including using the device with the FiberChekPRO inspection software (via the FVAi-2030 microscope or a direct connection to a computer), see the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual.

  • Page 32: Fiber Inspection During Standalone Operation

    This section covers the following information: • “Requirements for Pass/Fail tests” on page 3-2 • “Starting a Pass/Fail test from the FVAi-2030” on page 3-3 • “Viewing the fiber chamfer” on page 3-4 • “Capturing images” on page 3-5 •...

  • Page 33: Requirements For Pass/Fail Tests

    “Managing user information” on page 2-14 and images is specified. Additional settings are specified as required. • “Managing microscope settings” on page 2-15 • “Managing image-save options” on page 2-18 • “Managing system settings” on page 2-19 FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 34: Starting A Pass/Fail Test From The Fvai-2030

    If a group is active, the saved results are added to it. For information about accessing test results saved to the microscope, see “Recalling test results and images” on page 3-7. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 35: Viewing The Fiber Chamfer

    ▪ Tap the touchscreen to hide the Live view tools, and then tap again to show them. ▪ Capture an image (see“Capturing images” on page 3-5). ▪ Select Autofocus to reset the focus to the fiber end face. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 36: Capturing Images

    The captured image appears. Tap the touchscreen to display tools for working with the image and accessing the Inspection Settings Step 4 menu. Select Save to save the captured image to the microscope. Step 5 FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 37 If a group is active, the saved image is added to it, and the group name and fiber ID appears on the image. Tap the touchscreen to access the tools, and then select Return To Live View. Step 6 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 38: Recalling Test Results And Images

    ▪ Select a group to access the test results and/or images it contains. You can individually select test results and/or images in the group, or select Select All. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 39 Select Back to return to the Recall Image menu. Step 5 Select another option, or select Back to return to the Home Screen or Inspection Settings menu. Step 6 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 40: Using The Fvai-2030 Microscope With Fiberchekpro

    “Performing Pass/Fail tests and generating reports” on page 4-3 • “Viewing the fiber chamfer with FiberChekPRO” on page 4-5 • “Creating analysis profiles for the FVAi-2030 microscope” on page 4-6 Note: You can download the FiberChekPRO inspection software from http://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/ and install it on multiple computers at no additional cost.

  • Page 41: Connecting To Fiberchekpro

    Using the FVAi-2030 microscope with FiberChekPRO Connecting to FiberChekPRO Connecting to FiberChekPRO You can use the FVAi-2030 microscope with the FiberChekPRO inspection software via a USB connection to the computer where the software is installed (see “Features” on page 2-2). You can then perform Pass/Fail tests, view test results, generate fiber inspection reports, and manage inspection and microscope settings.

  • Page 42: Performing Pass/Fail Tests And Generating Reports

    “Connecting to FiberChekPRO” on page 4-2). Step 3 In FiberChekPRO, refer to the Focus-quality meter to ensure that live image is suitable for inspection. Click TEST to start the test. Step 4 FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 43 You can access the saved report later for viewing or sharing by accessing the folder where the file containing the report is located. Select LIVE to return to Live view. Step 8 — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 44: Viewing The Fiber Chamfer With Fiberchekpro

    Note: Refer to the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual for detailed information about using the tools of the software to save and manage images. ▪ Select Auto Focus to reset the focus to the fiber end face. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 45: Creating Analysis Profiles For The Fvai-2030 Microscope

    You can create either a new profile or a customized copy of an existing FVAi-2030 profile. Note: For detailed information about using FiberChekPRO to manage analysis profiles, see the FiberChekPRO Automated Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software User Manual.
  • Page 46 ▪ To create a new FVAi-2030 profile, select New to access the Edit Profile dialog. ▪ To create a customized copy of an existing FVAi-2030 profile, select an FVAi-2030 profile in either list, and then select Copy to access the Edit Profile: Copy of dialog.
  • Page 47 Pass/Fail test. • Find no more than: Set a limit for the number of scratches to be detected. Note: VIAVI recommends setting a high value (e.g., 25) to speed up analysis of severely scratched fiber end faces. FVAi-2030 Settings for use with the FVAi-2030 microscope: •...
  • Page 48 Select OK to close the dialog for the profile. Step 7 A new FVAi-2030 profile is automatically added to the On Device list. An FVAi-2030 profile created using a copy of an existing profile is automatically added to the same list from which the original profile was...

  • Page 49: Appendix A Firmware Update

    FiberChekPRO facilitates firmware management by identifying available firmware update versions for each device it supports, including the FVAi-2030 microscope. Note: Firmware for the FVAi-2030 microscope is specific to the FVAi-2030 model and is not supported by other FV Series microscope models.
  • Page 50 FiberChekPRO application window. Step 3. On the Setup menu, select the microscope. Step 4. On the Setup page for the microscope, select the Firmware option in the navigation pane, and then click Update Firmware. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 51 Step 7. Access the Firmware option on the Setup page for the microscope (see Step 3 Step 4), and note the firmware version. Step 8. Select OK in the navigation pane to return to the Inspection window. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 52: Appendix B System Reset

    Appendix B System reset When required, you can perform a system reset to return the firmware running on an FVAi-2030 microscope to an earlier version. From that version, you can update to the firmware version you require. This facilitates maintaining firmware-version stability and uniformity across a fleet of deployed microscopes.
  • Page 53 The system reset can take several minutes to complete. When the system reset is successfully completed, click OK to reboot the microscope. Step 6 After the microscope reboots, it automatically reconnects to FiberChekPRO. — End — FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 54: Appendix C Specifications

    Figure C-1. Weight 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) Power Supply 12V, 2A with interchangeable wall plug for EU, UK, US, and AU Certification CE, EN/IEC 61326 Figure C-1: FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope dimensions (mm) FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...

  • Page 55: Appendix D Document Revision History

      Appendix D Document revision history Table 1: FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 Revision Date Details R000 December 2021 This document is released. FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide, 22112369-339 R000, Standard...
  • Page 56   Multiple Application Platform FVAi-2030 Benchtop Microscope User Guide 22112369-339 R000, Standard December 2021 English VIAVI Solutions Inc. 7047 E Greenway Pkwy Suite 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 North America: (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 All Other Regions: www.viavisolutions.com/contacts...

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