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Viavi FVAm Series User Manual

Viavi FVAm Series
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FVAm™ Series
Benchtop MPO Autofocus Microscope
User Guide
22132675 Rev. 101, Standard
July 2019

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Viavi FVAm Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandViavi
ModelFVAm Series
CategoryMicroscope
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

RF Radiation Exposure Caution

Warning about maintaining separation distance from antennas to comply with RF exposure requirements.

Industry Canada (IC) Requirements

EU Compliance Overview

EU WEEE and Battery Directives

Guidance on proper disposal of product and batteries according to EU directives.

EU REACH

Information on REACH regulation concerning Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).

EU CE Marking Directives

Confirmation of product conformity with applicable CE marking directives.

China RoHS Materials Declaration

1 Overview

FiberChekPRO Fiber Inspection and Analysis Software

Details about the software used for capturing, analyzing, and grading fiber end-face images.

Ordering Information

Information on how to order the FVAm microscope kits and accessories, including part numbers.

Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base

Guidance on accessing technical support and the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base.

2 Getting Started

FVAm Microscope Features

Overview of the physical components and capabilities of the FVAm microscope.

Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger and Microscope LEDs

Explanation of the Auto Focus/Inspection Trigger button and the meaning of its LED indicators.

Powering the FVAm Microscope

Step-by-step instructions for safely powering the FVAm microscope on and off.

Using FMAG Adapters

Information on the magnetic adapters used for connecting fiber connectors to the microscope.

Adapter Features

Details on the markings and alignment keys of FMAG adapters.

Mounting and Positioning an Adapter

Instructions on how to attach and orient FMAG adapters on the microscope.

Removing an Adapter

Instructions on how to detach FMAG adapters from the microscope.

Connecting Fiber Connectors and Transceiver Modules

Connecting a Fiber Connector

Procedure for connecting standard fiber connectors to the microscope.

Connecting a QSFP or CFP Transceiver Module with MT Ferrule

Procedure for connecting QSFP/CFP modules with MT ferrules, including ESD precautions.

Connecting to FiberChekPRO

Touchscreen Display Module and Onboard Controls

Settings Menu

Explanation of how to access and navigate the microscope's settings menu.

Live View

Description of how to view live images of fiber end faces on the touchscreen.

Focus-Quality Meter

Explanation of the on-screen meter indicating focus quality.

Pass/Fail Results and Overlays

How Pass/Fail test results are displayed and the available overlay modes.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

Panning and Auto-Focusing in Live View

Physical Panning

Using controls to move the view across the fiber array.

Digital Panning

Using on-screen controls to digitally pan the image.

Y-Axis Adjustment

Using the Y-axis dial to center fiber end faces.

Auto-Focusing a Live View

Setting Up Pass/Fail Tests

Setting Up Pass/Fail Tests Using FiberChekPRO

Steps to configure tests via the FiberChekPRO software.

Setting Up Pass/Fail Tests Using the Touchscreen

Steps to configure tests using the microscope's touchscreen interface.

Adding User Information

Adding User Information Using FiberChekPRO

Procedure for adding user details via the FiberChekPRO software.

Adding User Information Using the Touchscreen

Procedure for adding user details via the microscope's touchscreen.

Setting Up Groups for Pass/Fail Test Results

Setting the Active Group

How to create or select an active group for saving results.

3 Performing Pass/Fail Tests and Working with Saved Test Results

Requirements for Pass/Fail Tests

Prerequisites and conditions before starting a Pass/Fail test.

Starting a Pass/Fail Test from FiberChekPRO

Step-by-step guide to initiating a test using the FiberChekPRO software.

Starting a Pass/Fail Test from the FVAm Microscope

Step-by-step guide to initiating a test using the microscope's controls.

Editing the Active Optical Setting

Editing the Active Optical Setting Using FiberChekPRO

Procedure for modifying optical settings via the FiberChekPRO software.

Editing the Active Optical Setting Using the Touchscreen and Onboard Controls

Procedure for modifying optical settings via the microscope's interface.

Managing Custom Connector Definitions

Creating a Custom Connector Definition

Step-by-step process for defining new connector configurations.

Recalling Fiber Analysis Images

Managing Data Stored on the FVAm Microscope

Importing Stored Test Data

Steps to transfer test results from the microscope to a PC using FiberChekPRO.

Deleting Stored Test Data

Steps to remove test data from the microscope's storage.

Appendix A Touchscreen Settings Menu

Connector Setup

Configuration for connector types used in Pass/Fail tests.

Create New Group

Process for creating groups to organize test results.

User Info

Setting up user-specific information for reports.

Recall Image

Accessing previously saved images.

Edit Optical Settings

Modifying microscope optical parameters.

Microscope Settings

Adjusting live view, auto-focus, and test parameters.

System Settings

Configuring language, date/time, and power options.

Appendix B Firmware Update

Updating the Firmware

Step-by-step guide to download and install new firmware versions.

Appendix C System Reset

Performing a System Reset

Detailed steps to revert the microscope firmware to an earlier version or factory state.

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