EXFO FIP-500 - Power Sources

Introducing the FIP-500 Fiber Inspection Scope
8 FIP-500
Power Sources
Power Sources
The Fiber Inspection Scope operates with the following power sources:
 Indoor use only: USB power adapter connected to a power outlet
(fastest way to charge the battery).
Note: The standard USB ports of a computer cannot power your unit or charge its
battery while the unit is on. If you connect your unit to such a USB port with
the USB cable, the unit will still consume battery power. If the unit is off
when you connect it to the USB port of a computer, its battery could charge,
but slowly.
Note: If you have a vehicle equipped with dedicated USB charging ports, you
could connect your unit to one of these ports to charge the battery. The
actual results will vary with each vehicle. You could also use a certified USB
power bank (portable charger) to charge your unit.
 Indoor and outdoor use: One lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery
(battery that automatically takes over if you disconnect the unit from its
external power source).
Possible to switch from an external power source to battery power or
vice versa without affecting operation.
The battery recharges automatically when the unit is connected to an
external power source.
Note: When the ambient temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or when it reaches or
exceeds about 40 °C (104°F), the battery can either charge more slowly
than usual, or not charge at all, depending on the internal temperature of
your unit.
Note: You can replace the battery yourself (see Replacing the Battery on page 84).
For more information, see Electrical Safety Information on page 14.