Chapter 3 | Operation Instructions; Installation; Adapter Tip Installation; Machine Adjustment - Lightwave EasyCheck EC400KD Instruction Manual

LightWave EasyCheck Fiber Optic End-face Inspector

Chapter 3 | Operation Instructions

Installation

Open box and take out the machine, choose and install the corresponding adapter tip into
Easycheck (the tip should be fastened securely). Assemble the power adapter and power line
and makes sure the power supply is well connected.

Adapter Tip Installation

EasyCheck provides different adaptor tips to fulfill various connector inspection needs. Screw
counter-clockwise to remove the adaptor tip. Select the needed tip, match the threads of tips
and screw in clockwise tightly.
Adaptor Tip Removal

Machine Adjustment

Power on and insert the optical fiber connector into the EasyCheck adaptor tip. Adjusting the
focus ring clockwise, the connector moves away from inspector body; adjusting the focus
ring counter-clockwise, the connector moves towards the inspector body. To observe the
fiber end-face, adjust the focus ring until image gets clear and bright. Make sure the image
display switch is turned to the right in this mode.
Sometimes adjustment is required to optimize the inspection result depending on different
situations.
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Adaptor Tip Attachment
Brightness & Contrast Adjustment
Press MENU to enter the brightness and contrast adjustment interface, as shown below:
In this adjustment interface:
MENU: Page Down key, can choose downward from BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST to EXIT,
selected one is shown in black;
CAP: Page Up key, can choose upward from EXIT, CONTRAST TO BRIGHTNESS, selected
one is shown in black;
: Up key, can raise the value of BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST; selecting EXIT means
save and exit the interface.
: Down key, can reduce the value of BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST; selecting EXIT
saves and exits the interface
Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST according to specific requirements. When the
BRTIGHTNESS and CONTRAST is set at the optimum value, press MENU to select the EXIT
column, then press or to save settings and start inspection.
LightWave EasyCheck Fiber Optic End-face Inspector
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