12-2 PN: 10580-00321 Rev. M S331L UG
12-2 Setup and Operation Summary Video Inspection Probe (VIP)
12-2 Setup and Operation Summary
1. Attach to the VIP a probe tip, or ferrule adapter, that is
compatible with the type of fiber optic connector you wish to test.
Refer to “Connect the VIP” on page 12-3.
2. Connect the probe to the fiber optic endface and to the USB port
on the Site Master S331L.
3. On the Site Master, select VIP Mode. Refer to “Launch the VIP
Application” on page 12-4. The instrument screen will display a
live image of the fiber edge surface.
4. Press the Setup main menu key and verify or change the VIP test
settings, which include the probe model, tip type, and test profile.
Refer to “VIP Test Settings” on page 12-4.
5. If needed, use the Focus Control knob on the probe to adjust the
image focus.
6. Press the Measurement key on the Site Master screen, then press
the Captured key to capture the displayed image.
7. Turn the rotary knob to zoom the captured image. Use the arrow
keys to pan.
8. Press the Analyze key to execute analysis of the current VIP
image. Detailed analysis results are displayed in tabular form if
Auto is selected with the Results Table key.
9. To quickly save the captured image and test results using the
current auto filename settings, press the Save icon on the
“System Function Tool Bar” on page 2-20. You can also press the
Save/Recall main menu key, then press Save to manually enter a
file name and select its location.
10. Press Report if you wish to generate a report, in PDF format, on
either the current or previously saved analysis results, or both.