Viavi P5000i User Manual

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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

Viavi P5000i Specifications

General

Type	Digital Microscope
Camera Resolution	5 MP
Light Source	LED
Connectivity	USB
Image Capture	Yes
Connector Types	USB
Data Storage	SD Card
Power Source	Rechargeable Battery

Summary

Fiber Inspection with SmartOTDR

Equipment Requirements

Lists necessary equipment for P5000i fiber inspection, including SmartOTDR and cleaning tools.

Connect P5000i to SmartOTDR

Outlines the process of connecting the P5000i microscope to the SmartOTDR.

Attach Inspection Tip

Attaches inspection tips to the P5000i probe or barrel assembly using retaining nuts.

Connect P5000i to SmartOTDR via USB

Inserts the P5000i USB connector into a USB port on the SmartOTDR device.

Set Up the P5000i Microscope

Navigate to Home Screen

Presses the Home button to display the device's main screen.

Select Microscope Application

Taps the Microscope icon to launch the inspection application.

Access Setup Menu

Taps the Setup soft key to access configuration options.

Configure Tip Settings and Profiles

Configures tip settings and profiles based on connection type, using the provided table.

Inspect the Bulkhead Connector

Return to Inspection Screen

Presses the Back soft key to return to the main inspection screen.

Insert Bulkhead Inspection Tip

Inserts the appropriate bulkhead inspection tip into the connector, aligning keys as needed.

Adjust Focus Control

Adjusts the P5000i's Focus Control wheel for optimal fiber focus on the screen.

Run Inspection Test

Initiates the inspection test by pressing the P5000i Test button or tapping the SmartOTDR soft key.

Interpret Test Results

Interprets results via a green checkmark (PASS) or red X (FAIL) on the screen.

Clean and Re-test if Failed

Cleans the fiber end-face and re-runs the inspection if the test failed.

Inspect the Patch Cord Connector

Insert Patch Cord Inspection Tip

Inserts the patch cord into the correct inspection tip, aligning keys for SC-APC and OptiTap connectors.

Focus and Run Inspection

Adjusts focus and runs the inspection test using the P5000i or SmartOTDR.

Interpret Patch Cord Results

Interprets patch cord inspection results as PASS (checkmark) or FAIL (X).

Troubleshoot Failed Patch Cord Tests

Cleans the fiber end-face and re-runs the test if a FAIL result is obtained.