Summary of Contents for LIGHTEL Technologies ViewConn Plus VC-6200-PL
- Page 1 ViewConn Plus ® VC-6200-PL 1. Introducing ViewConn 2. Using ViewConn 3. Options 1. Integrated Power Meter 2. Pass / Fail Software 3. Carrying Cases 4. Accessories...
- Page 2 Safety Fiber optic lasers use light wavelengths not visible to the human eye. All Lightel microscopes are eye-safe video microscopes. Nevertheless, all standard safety precautions should be followed.
- Page 3 Inspect at Every Step Manufacturing QC and Receiving System Assembly Installation System Testing Network Testing Maintenance Troubleshooting...
- Page 4 Introducing ViewConn ® ViewConn is the first, and only, hand-held, all-in-one inspection and cleaning device. ViewConn’s integrated operation allows users to quickly and easily inspect, clean and reinspect, ensuring connectors are truly clean prior to mating. ViewConn’s large 3.5” display provides clear, sharp images.
- Page 5 Introducing ViewConn Plus ® Save Time ViewConn Plus dual microscope design lets you easily inspect both male and female mated connector pairs without the time consuming need to change tips.
- Page 6 ViewConn Plus ® 1. Fiber Optic Connector VC-6200-PL 2. ViewConn Adapter Tip 18. Cleaning Cassette 3. Ruggedized Cover 17. Accessory Holder 4. Focus Knob (Internal) 16. Power Indicator Light 5. Contrast Button 6. Camera switch 15. USB Portal (not visible) 7.
- Page 7 Viewing Connectors Turning on ViewConn Press and briefly hold the red button on the front of ViewConn to turn on the unit. The green power light will whenever ViewConn is powered. The +/- control to the left of the on/off switch will allow you to adjust the brightness of the display.
- Page 8 Inspecting Male Connectors To inspect male connectors (patchcords and jumpers) set the camera switch, above the red on/off button to INT. Ensure that you have the proper tip in the tip receptacle at the top of ViewConn, then place the connector into the tip.
- Page 9 Cleaning Male Connectors Once you have inspected the fiber, if you need to clean it, open the cover of the CC-1 cleaning cassette, and, using moderate pressure swipe the connector ferrule from the top down on a clean section of the CC-1 cassette.
- Page 10 Cleaning Male Connectors Wet Cleaning If you decide you need to wet clean a connector, use a solvent dispenser like the optional Chemtronics Electro-Wash® pen dispenser to lightly wet a clean section of a CC-1 sheet. Less solvent is best. Always go from the wet portion to the clean dry portion.
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Page 11: Cleaning Cassette
CC-1 Cleaning Cassette When you have used all three slots on a CC-1 cleaning sheet, pull the sheet out to advance it to the next sheet. The cassette cover must be open to advance the sheet. If you wish to tear off a sheet, first close the cover. - Page 12 Changing ViewConn Tips To install a VC-6200 tip align the tip key with the slot in the Tip Receptacle and seat it. Then screw it in clockwise until tight. To remove, simply unscrew counterclockwise and lift and lift out.
- Page 13 Inspecting Male APC Connectors APC connectors are angled and need tips designed specifically to view them. (Note the angle on the tip stem.) A male APC connector is keyed. The key should be directly to the front of ViewConn to provide the best image. Or you can simply turn the connector until it has the best contrast.
- Page 14 Inspecting Female Connectors To inspect female connectors (in bulkheads and patch panels) plug the 4-pin jack on your probe into the socket on the side of ViewConn – the flat side of the jack will face the rear – and set the camera switch, above the red on/off button With the correct tip installed for to EXT.
- Page 15 Cleaning Female Connectors After inspecting, you can use the IBC cleaner to clean in the adapter. Insert the cleaner and push until it clicks. Remove and be sure to reinspect to ensure the female connector is clean before re- mating the connectors. To easily attach the cleaner to ViewConn hold ViewConn in your left hand and use your thumb to pull the front flap of the...
- Page 16 Changing Probe Tips Probe tips are held in place with a lock nut. Holding the probe, turn the lock nut counter-clockwise to loosen it fully, and then remove the tip. All tips have a slot and fit into the key at the top of the probe.
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Page 17: Probe Tips
Probe Tips Different types of female connectors will usually require a tip designed specifically for APC Key Alignment Mark that connector type. PC and APC versions will be different, and APC female tips will be have a mark to match the key. In addition to standard tips Lightel offers a wide variety of Series 2 specialty probe tips to accommodate special situations. - Page 18 Powering ViewConn ViewConn comes with a set of 4 AA low self-discharge NiMH camera grade batteries and an external battery charger. These batteries come pre-charged and may be used immediately. The green power light will slowly change to orange to alert you that the batteries are running low. When the light is red, battery power is almost gone.
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Page 19: Capturing Images
Capturing Images ViewConn comes with ViewConn is connected to your PC using a Lightel’s ConnectorView standard mini-B USB cable. software for viewing and capturing connector end- face images your Windows® PC. ConnectorView numbers A complete software installation and user’s guide each captured image... - Page 20 ViewConn Accessory Holder The Accessory Holder will securely hold optional cleaning devices, or …...
- Page 21 ViewConn Power Meter ViewConn offers an integrated power meter option. ViewConn with Two versions are available for standard and higher VC6-OPM power ranges. The power meter plugs into ViewConn’s 4-pin socket (the same one used by the probe) and is powered by ViewConn.
- Page 22 ConnectorView Plus Lightel’s ConnectorView Plus software is our optional Pass/Fail analytical software available for ViewConn and other Lightel video microscopes. ConnectorView Plus will automatically analyze the connector condition and provide a report. It can be used with single mode and multimode, male and female, PC and APC connectors.
- Page 23 ViewConn Cases Both hard and soft cases are available options for ViewConn.
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Page 24: Additional Accessories
Additional Accessories Tip boxes Cleaning devices Neck strap...
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