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INX™ 760 Probe Microscope
User Guide
22174569 Rev 000, Standard
December 2023

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  • Page 1   INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide 22174569 Rev 000, Standard December 2023...
  • Page 2 Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. How- ever, information is subject to change without notice, and VIAVI reserves the right to provide an addendum to this manual with information not available at the time that this manual was created.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED states ............................. 2-2 Action wheel ..........................2-3 Action trigger ..........................2-3 Powering the INX 760 microscope ON or OFF ..................2-4 Powering the INX 760 ON ......................2-4 Powering the INX 760 microscope OFF..................2-5 Installing a fiber inspection tip ......................2-6 Mounting a fiber connector........................
  • Page 4 Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app ....................5-1 Connecting the VIAVI Mobile Tech app to the INX 760 microscope ..........5-2 Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app tools ....................5-4 Job Manager..........................5-6 Instrument Sync ........................... 5-7 INX 760 Files..........................5-8 Mobile Tech Files .........................

  • Page 5: About This Guide

      About this guide This guide provides information about using the INX™ 760 Probe Microscope. R000 is the first release of this guide. Scan the QR code to access the latest revision of this document. INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide, 22174569 Rev 000, Standard...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Do not perform any operating or maintenance procedure that is not described in the user documentation. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by VIAVI, the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired. • Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers might expose you to dangerous high-voltage points and other hazards.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The INX™ 760 Probe Microscope (INX 760 microscope) offers unparalleled efficiency in ensuring pristine single- fiber, duplex-fiber, or multifiber connections. Optimized for field use and VIAVI TPA™ (Test Process Automation) enabled, the INX 760 microscope enables automation of every step of the inspection process, including test set up, tip configuration, image panning and focus, end-face analysis testing, and data storage.

  • Page 8: Specifications And Regulatory Compliance

    Stainless steel with threaded mounting nut; integrated auto-identification technology; tether point (lanyard sold separately) Regulatory compliance To access regulatory compliance information on the INX 760 microscope, select Main Menu > System Info > Regulatory Info. For more information, see “Navigating the Home screen” on page 3-2 “Managing system...

  • Page 9: 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 INX 760 Probe Microscope, or to search the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI Solutions Technical & Product Support site at support.viavisolutions.com.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    This section covers the following information: • “INX 760 Probe Microscope features” on page 2-2 • “Powering the INX 760 microscope ON or OFF” on page 2-4 • “Installing a fiber inspection tip” on page 2-6 • “Mounting a fiber connector” on page 2-8 •...

  • Page 11: Inx 760 Probe Microscope Features

    Getting started INX 760 Probe Microscope features INX 760 Probe Microscope features LED states State LED Ring Charging LED • Microscope powered OFF • Microscope powered OFF • Microscope powered ON, no test in progress • Battery charger not connected Orange —...

  • Page 12: Action Wheel

    Getting started INX 760 Probe Microscope features Action wheel Depending on the type of fiber connector installed on the inspection tip, the Action wheel enables you to either manually focus the Live image of a fiber connector displayed on the Home screen or pan across it.

  • Page 13: Powering The Inx 760 Microscope On Or Off

    Note: To protect the objective lens from dust and debris, always place the safety cap on the inspection tip when the INX 760 microscope is not in use. For information, see, “Installing a fiber inspection tip” on page 2-6.

  • Page 14: Powering The Inx 760 Microscope Off

    Getting started Powering the INX 760 microscope ON or OFF Powering the INX 760 microscope OFF • Press and hold the Power button until the touchscreen turns off. The fiber illumination LED and the charging LED turn off after a few seconds.

  • Page 15: Installing A Fiber Inspection Tip

    Installing a fiber inspection tip Step 1 Remove the inspection tip installed on the INX 760 microscope: Holding the microscope securely, rotate the inspection tip collar to fully loosen it. Carefully pull the tip away from the microscope, ensuring that the tip does not come into contact with the objective lens.
  • Page 16 Getting started Installing a fiber inspection tip Step 3 Install the required inspection tip: If present, carefully loosen and remove the inspection tip cap cover from back of the tip, and place it in a dust-free container. Align the pin at the rear of the inspection tip with the receptacle on the microscope. iii.

  • Page 17: Mounting A Fiber Connector

    Getting started Mounting a fiber connector Mounting a fiber connector Power ON the INX 760 microscope, and, if required, short press the Action trigger to return to the Home Step 1 screen. Step 2 Ensure that the fiber inspection tip required for the Pass/Fail application is installed on the microscope.

  • Page 18: Charging The Inx 760 Microscope Battery

    Charging the INX 760 microscope battery Charging the INX 760 microscope battery Important: Use only the VIAVI-supplied charger (FCPP-PS1) to charge the battery. Step 1 Connect the USB connector of the FCPP-PS1 charger to the USB-C port on the microscope.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Inx 760 Microscope Battery

    Replacing the INX 760 microscope battery Important: Use only the VIAVI-supplied battery (FPP-INX7-BATTERY). Step 1 Power OFF the microscope (see “Powering the INX 760 microscope OFF” on page 2-5). Step 2 Holding the microscope securely, remove the battery cover. Step 3 Carefully slide the battery far enough out of the receptacle to disconnect the battery cable connector from the jack, and then fully remove the battery from the receptacle.

  • Page 20: Inx 760 Microscope Settings

    This section covers the following information: • “Navigating the Home screen” on page 3-2 • “Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope” on page 3-5 • “Managing test configuration settings” on page 3-11 • “Managing inspection settings” on page 3-12 •...

  • Page 21: Navigating The Home Screen

    INX 760 microscope settings Navigating the Home screen Navigating the Home screen Note: Short press the Action trigger on the INX 760 microscope to return to the Home screen from any other screen. Figure 3-1: INX 760 Home screen Table 3-1: INX 760 microscope Home screen menus and tools...
  • Page 22 • Job Name: Name of the current job to which saved test results are added. • Create New Job: Select to access the Create New Job screen of the Job Manager. See “Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope” on page 3-5 for more information.
  • Page 23 INX 760 microscope settings Navigating the Home screen Table 3-1: INX 760 microscope Home screen menus and tools (continued) Tool/Menu Description Magnification High/Low Select to increase/decrease magnification of the live fiber image. Note: Magnification tools are available only while a simplex or duplex fiber connector is mounted on the inspection tip.

  • Page 24: Creating And Managing Jobs On The Inx 760 Microscope

    Manager; however, only one job can be active on the microscope at any time. Each job created with the Job Manager tool on the INX 760 microscope has a unique ID that is comprised of a base name and a three-digit number (for example, Job-001). Saved data is automatically added to the current job and assigned a unique test label (ID) associated with the job.

  • Page 25: Creating A Job

    Creating a job The INX 760 microscope enables you to quickly create a job that uses the same base name as the last job created. To ensure that the job ID is unique, the number of the ID is automatically incremented to the next available.

  • Page 26: Changing The Current Job

    INX 760 microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope Changing the current job Step 1. Select Job Manager on the Main Menu. On the Job Manager screen, the ID of the current job is indicated by a check mark and appears at the top of the list.

  • Page 27: Setting The Base Name And Number For A New Job

    INX 760 microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope Setting the base name and number for a new job Step 1. Select Job Manager on the Main Menu, and then select Create New Job. Step 2. On the Create Job screen, select one of the following options: ▪...
  • Page 28 INX 760 microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope Step 4. Select Back to return to the Create Job screen, and repeat Step 2 Step 3 for the other option if required. Step 5. Select Create to create the job.

  • Page 29: Deleting A Job

    Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope Deleting a job Important: Deleting a job removes all the data it contains from the INX 760 microscope. Before deleting a job, ensure that all required data has been downloaded to the VIAVI Mobile Tech app. For information, “Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app”...

  • Page 30: Managing Test Configuration Settings

    Note: Read-only when only a single setting is available. Profile Access preconfigured analysis profiles available on the INX 760 microscope. Profiles define the Pass/ Fail thresholds for the fiber type mounted on the inspection tip. Each preconfigured profile matches the PASS/FAIL criteria of an IEC visual inspection standard; for example, IEC 61300-3-35.

  • Page 31: Managing Inspection Settings

    INX 760 microscope settings Managing inspection settings Managing inspection settings Select Inspection Settings on the Main Menu. • Table 3-3: Inspection settings Settings Description Auto-focus On Insert Automatically focus Live view when a fiber is mounted onto the fiber inspection tip.

  • Page 32: Managing System Settings

    INX 760 microscope settings Managing system settings Managing system settings Select System Settings on the Main Menu. • Table 3-4: INX 760 microscope System settings Settings Description System Info (read-only) System Time: Date and time Software Version: Software version installed on microscope...
  • Page 33 Perform a factory reset, which deletes all user data and settings available on the INX 760 microscope. Important: Ensure that all required data saved to the INX 760 microscope is uploaded to the Mobile Tech App before performing a factory reset. For information, see “Using...

  • Page 34: Pass/Fail Tests And Managing Results

      4 Pass/Fail tests and managing results This section covers the following information: • “Requirements for a Pass/Fail test” on page 4-2 • “Starting a Pass/Fail test” on page 4-3 • “Working with Pass/Fail test results” on page 4-4 INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide, 22174569 Rev 000, Standard...

  • Page 35: Requirements For A Pass/Fail Test

    The job where test results must be saved is set as the • “Navigating the Home screen” on page 3-2 current job. • “Creating and managing jobs on the INX 760 microscope” on page 3-5 INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide, 22174569 Rev 000, Standard...

  • Page 36: Starting A Pass/Fail Test

    Pass/Fail tests and managing results Starting a Pass/Fail test Starting a Pass/Fail test Step 1. Review “Requirements for a Pass/Fail test” on page 4-2. Step 2. Select Start Test on the Home screen, or long press the Action trigger. The purple circulating LED lights while the test is performed. When the test is completed, the pass or fail message is briefly displayed, followed by the Inspected view of the fiber end face.

  • Page 37: Working With Pass/Fail Test Results

    Pass/Fail tests and managing results Working with Pass/Fail test results Working with Pass/Fail test results You can access test data and available analysis tools immediately after a Pass/Fail test for any type of fiber connector. Note: If the test results are saved, they can be recalled at a later time for analysis. See “Accessing saved Pass/Fail data”...

  • Page 38: Pass/Fail Test Results For Mpo And Duplex Fiber Connectors

    Pass/Fail tests and managing results Working with Pass/Fail test results Pass/Fail test results for MPO and duplex fiber connectors Inspected views for MPO and duplex fiber connectors provide tools for navigating captured images. Navigating MPO fiber connector test results Inspected view for an MPO fiber connector shows the fiber array and the Pass/Fail results for each fiber in the array.

  • Page 39: Accessing Saved Pass/Fail Data

    Pass/Fail tests and managing results Working with Pass/Fail test results Accessing saved Pass/Fail data Step 1. Select Job Manager on the Main Menu. Step 2. On the Job Manager screen, select a job ID in list. The Job Info screen appears, indicating the number of Pass/Fail tests completed and saved to the job ID. Step 3.

  • Page 40: Using The Viavi Mobile Tech App

    5 Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app This section covers the following information: • “Connecting the VIAVI Mobile Tech app to the INX 760 microscope” on page 5-2 • “Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app tools” on page 5-4 •...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Viavi Mobile Tech App To The Inx 760 Microscope

    With the VIAVI Mobile Tech app installed on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet, you can connect the app directly to the INX 760 microscope via a wireless connection. There is no need to pair the microscope and the device.
  • Page 42 Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app Connecting the VIAVI Mobile Tech app to the INX 760 microscope Step 1. Power ON the INX 760 microscope, and ensure that the WiFi & Bluetooth system setting is ON (see “Managing system settings” on page 3-13).

  • Page 43: Using The Viavi Mobile Tech App Tools

    Device Information Provides at-a-glance information about the INX 760 microscope, including serial number, and date and time the INX 760 microscope was last synchronized with StrataSync. Also, indicates when upgrade firmware is available. For information, see “Upgrading INX 760 microscope firmware”...
  • Page 44 Mobile Tech Files “Mobile Tech Files” on page 5-9. Remote Display Provides remote access to the INX 760 microscope touchscreen menus and controls. Note: Requires VIAVI Mobile Tech app version 5.3 or later. Documentation Provides access to available user documentation.

  • Page 45: Job Manager

    Job Manager The Job Manager tool lists the jobs available on the INX 760 microscope, as well as those available on the VIAVI Mobile Tech app. You can use the tool to create jobs based on custom templates deployed from StrataSync, send any job to the INX 760 microscope, and change the current job on the microscope.

  • Page 46: Instrument Sync

    Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app tools Instrument Sync The Instrument Sync tool performs automatic synchronization of files while the VIAVI Mobile Tech app is connected to the INX 760 microscope and to StrataSync. During synchronization the following operations are automatically performed: •...

  • Page 47: Inx 760 Files

    INX 760 Files The INX 760 Files tool enables you to manage files saved to the INX 760 microscope. You can share files to other apps available on the device. You can also download one or more files from the microscope to the VIAVI Mobile Tech app so that required jobs and Pass/Fail test data are saved to the app.

  • Page 48: Mobile Tech Files

    Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app tools Mobile Tech Files The Mobile Tech Files tool lets you manage files downloaded to the VIAVI Mobile Tech app via the INX 760 Files tool (see “INX 760 Files” on page 5-8).

  • Page 49: Upgrading Inx 760 Microscope Firmware

    The VIAVI Mobile Tech app main screen indicates when StrataSync has deployed upgrade firmware to the INX 760 microscope. Select Upgrade Firmware to begin the firmware upgrade. Note: The INX 760 microscope automatically restarts as the upgrade is completed. You can select Show More to view the software version number.
  • Page 50   Appendix A Regulatory compliance This section covers the following information: • “California Proposition 65” on page A-2 • “Federal Communications Commission (FCC)” on page A-2 • “Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada” on page A-3 • “Product Environmental Compliance” on page A-3 •...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Regulatory Compliance

    For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Policies &...

  • Page 52: Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada

    Product Environmental Compliance VIAVI is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations controlling the use of hazardous substances in its products, as well as the disposal of equipment (including batteries) and waste packaging. For details, see the VIAVI Policies &...

  • Page 53: Eu Reach

    Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an product above a certain threshold. For information about the presence of REACH SVHC in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the web page.

  • Page 54: China Rohs Materials Declaration

    Appendix A Regulatory compliance China RoHS materials declaration The China RoHS materials declaration is shipped with the product and is also available on request. INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide, 22174569 Rev 000, Standard...

  • Page 55: Appendix B User Guide Revision History

      Appendix B User Guide revision history Revision Date Details R000 December 2023 This document is released. INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide, 22174569 Rev 000, Standard...
  • Page 56   INX™ 760 Probe Microscope User Guide 22174569 Rev 000, Standard December 2023 English VIAVI Solutions Inc. 1445 South Spectrum Blvd., Suite 102 Chandler, AZ, 85286 North America: (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 All Other Regions: www.viavisolutions.com/contacts...

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