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- Page 1 INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope User Guide 22183219 Rev 000 Standard December 2024...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Replacing the battery ........................2-10 Microscope settings........................3-1 Navigating the Home screen ......................3-2 Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series microscope ............3-4 Creating a job ..........................3-5 Importing job files ........................3-6 Changing the current job ......................3-7 Setting the base name and number for a new job............... - Page 4 Pass/Fail test results for MPO and simplex fiber connectors............4-7 Accessing saved Pass/Fail data..................... 4-8 Exporting saved test results ......................4-9 Appendix A Regulatory compliance....................A-1 California Proposition 65 ........................A-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..................A-2 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ..............A-3 Korea Certification..........................
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this guide This user guide provides information about the INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope. Rev 000 is the first release of this document. For a detailed revision history, see “User Guide revision history” on page B-1. Scan the following QR code to access the latest revision of this document online. INX™... -
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
Operators can either use the INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope autonomously or connect it to local devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or PCs, via USB or wireless connections, with the VIAVI Mobile Tech app serving as the bridge between the microscope and the cloud. For information about using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app with a microscope, refer to Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app with INX Series Probe Microscopes, 22185265, available at https://viavisolutions.com/INX660. -
Page 8: Specifications And Regulatory Compliance
Introduction Specifications and regulatory compliance Specifications and regulatory compliance Table 1-2: INX 600 Series Probe Microscope specifications Parameter Specification Display 320 x 240-pixel (2.4”) IPS color backlit touch screen Status indicators • LED ring • Speaker Power supply 5V/2.1A USB AC adapter Battery Li-ion 18.15 Wh (field replaceable) -
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 600 Series 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
2 Getting started This section covers the following information: • “Microscope features” on page 2-2 • “Powering the 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: Microscope Features
Getting started Microscope features 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 — Battery charging, microscope powered OFF Blue —... -
Page 12: Action Trigger
Getting started Microscope features Action trigger The Action trigger operates via either short press or long press (i.e., press and hold). Do the following... To... Short-press the Action trigger • Start a Pass/Fail test while Auto-test system setting is set to On AutoFocus •... -
Page 13: Powering The Microscope On Or Off
Getting started Powering the microscope ON or OFF Powering the microscope ON or OFF Powering the microscope ON Step 1 Press and hold the Power button for two (2) seconds. Step 2 Note the following sequence: ▪ The touchscreen lights, and the start-up screen appears after a few seconds. ▪... -
Page 14: Powering The Microscope Off
Getting started Powering the microscope ON or OFF Powering the 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. Note: You can set an automatic power OFF setting for the microscope. See “Managing system settings”... -
Page 15: Installing A Fiber Inspection Tip
Getting started Installing a fiber inspection tip Installing a fiber inspection tip Step 1 Remove the inspection tip installed on the 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.
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Page 17: Mounting A Fiber Connector
Getting started Mounting a fiber connector Mounting a fiber connector Power ON the microscope, and, if required, short press the Action trigger to return to the Home screen. Step 1 Step 2 Ensure that the fiber inspection tip required for the Pass/Fail application is installed on the microscope. Step 3 Thoroughly clean the fiber connector, and mount it onto the inspection tip. -
Page 18: Charging The Microscope Battery
Getting started Charging the microscope battery Charging the microscope battery Step 1 Connect the USB connector of a suitable charger to the USB-C port on the microscope. Step 2 Connect the charger to an appropriate power source. Step 3 When the battery is charged (see “LED states”... -
Page 19: Replacing The Battery
Getting started Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Important: Use only the VIAVI-supplied battery. Step 1 Power OFF the microscope (see “Powering the 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: Microscope Settings
This section covers the following information: • “Navigating the Home screen” on page 3-2 • “Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series microscope” on page 3-4 • “Managing test configuration settings” on page 3-11 • “Managing inspection settings” on page 3-12 •... -
Page 21: Navigating The Home Screen
Microscope settings Navigating the Home screen Navigating the Home screen Note: Short press the Action trigger on the INX 600 Series microscope to return to the Home screen from any other screen. Figure 3-1: Home screen Table 3-1: INX 600 Series 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 600 Series microscope” on page 3-4 more information.
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Page 23: Creating And Managing Jobs On The Inx 600 Series Microscope
Job 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 600 Series 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 24: Creating A Job
Creating a job The INX 600 Series 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 25: Importing Job Files
Importing job files Job files created in StrataSync and then exported to a USB-C thumb drive can be imported to the INX 600 Series microscope. You can use and manage these jobs on the microscope as you would jobs created on the microscope. -
Page 26: Changing The Current Job
Microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series 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
Microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series 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 Microscope settings Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series 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.
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Page 29: Deleting A Job
Creating and managing jobs on the INX 600 Series microscope Deleting a job Important: Deleting a job removes all the data it contains from the INX 600 Series microscope. Before deleting a job, ensure that all required data has been downloaded to the VIAVI Mobile Tech app. For information, refer to Using the VIAVI Mobile Tech app with INX Series Probe Microscopes, 22185265, available at https://viavisolutions.com/INX660. -
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 600 Series 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
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. • Off •... -
Page 32: Managing System Settings
Microscope settings Managing system settings Managing system settings Select System Settings on the Main Menu. • Table 3-4: INX 600 Series microscope System settings Settings Description System Info Software Version: Software version installed on microscope Serial Number: Microscope serial number Battery Info: •... - Page 33 Perform a factory reset, which deletes all user data and settings available on the microscope. Important: Ensure that all required data saved to the INX 600 Series microscope is uploaded to the Mobile Tech App before performing a factory reset. For information,...
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Page 34: Updating The Inx 600 Series Microscope Software Locally
Updating the INX 600 Series microscope software locally Updating the INX 600 Series microscope software locally You can update the INX 600 Series microscope software locally by downloading the required software file from updatemyunit.net to a USB-C thumb drive and then connecting the thumb drive to the microscope. -
Page 35: 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 - simplex fiber connector” on page 4-3 • “Working with Pass/Fail test results” on page 4-6 INX™... -
Page 36: 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 600 Series microscope” on page 3-4 INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope User Guide, 22183219 Rev 000, Standard... -
Page 37: Starting A Pass/Fail Test - Simplex Fiber Connector
Pass/Fail tests and managing results Starting a Pass/Fail test - simplex fiber connector Starting a Pass/Fail test - simplex fiber connector 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. -
Page 38: Starting A Pass/Fail Test - Mpo Fiber Connector
Pass/Fail tests and managing results Starting a Pass/Fail test - MPO fiber connector Starting a Pass/Fail test - MPO fiber connector Step 1. Review “Requirements for a Pass/Fail test” on page 4-2. Step 2. Rotate the dial on the inspection tip to set it to 1. Step 3. - Page 39 Pass/Fail tests and managing results Starting a Pass/Fail test - MPO fiber connector Step 6. Repeat Step 5 Step 4 until an image has been captured at each of the six (6) positions. The Pass/Fail test automatically begins after the last image is captured. When the test is completed, the pass or fail message is briefly displayed, followed by the Inspected view of the fiber end faces.
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Page 40: 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 41: Pass/Fail Test Results For Mpo And Simplex Fiber Connectors
Pass/Fail tests and managing results Working with Pass/Fail test results Pass/Fail test results for MPO and simplex 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 42: 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 43: Exporting Saved Test Results
Pass/Fail tests and managing results Working with Pass/Fail test results Exporting saved test results You can export saved test results to a USB-C thumb drive. Notes: • The thumb drive must be formatted as either exFAT, FAT16, or FAT32. • The export operation will automatically export all test results saved to the microscope. -
Page 44: Appendix A Regulatory Compliance
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-4 •... -
Page 45: California Proposition 65
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 46: Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada
Appendix A Regulatory compliance Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 47: Product Environmental Compliance
Regulatory compliance 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 48: Additional Standards Compliance
Appendix A Regulatory compliance Additional standards compliance The equipment meets the following standards and requirements: • Installation Category (Over voltage Category) II under IEC 60664-1 • Pollution Degree 2 Category under IEC 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use INX™... -
Page 49: 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™ 600 Series Probe Microscope User Guide, 22183219 Rev 000, Standard... -
Page 50: Appendix B User Guide Revision History
Appendix B User Guide revision history Revision Date Details December 2024 This document is released. INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope User Guide, 22183219 Rev 000, Standard... - Page 51 INX™ 600 Series Probe Microscope User Guide 22183219 Rev 000 Standard December 2024 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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