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P5000i Microscope
P5000i Microscope
QUICK CARD
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/fiber-inspection-cleaning
Standard Tips
FBPT-COD-L
FBPT-COD-MTA
FBPT-BAP1
Fiber Inspection with the SmartOTDR
This Quick Card outlines how to use the P5000i Fiber Inspection Microscope to inspect
common single mode fiber end faces.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
► SmartOTDR Handheld Fiber Tester
► P5000i Fiber Microscope
► Bulkhead and Patch Cord Inspection
Tips matching the fiber under test
► Fiber optic cleaning tools
Figure 2: P5000i, Barrel Assembly and Tips
1. Attached appropriate Inspection Tip to the front of
the P5000i by threading the collar of the tip onto
the probe:
► Standard Patch cord tips and Bulkhead tips
connect to the Barrel Assembly (FBPT-BAP1)
by loosening and tightening the Retaining Nut
on the Barrel Assembly.
► Ribbon tips and the Corning OptiTap Bulkhead tip
(FBPT-COD-L) connect directly to the probe.
2. Insert the P5000i USB Connector into a USB Port
under a flap on top of the SmartOTDR
Figure 3: P5000i and SmartOTDR
Retaining
nut
Interchangeable
Inspection tip
Focus
Control
Magnification
control
USB
Connector
Barrel
Assembly
Test Button
USB Ports under flaps
CONNECT P5000i TO SmartOTDR