User Manual

Inspecting Fiber Ends

56 FIP-400B

Analyzing Captures

With the capture analysis option (FIP-425B and FIP-435B), you can perform

automated pass/fail analyses according to the criteria you have set.

Depending on the fiber probe that you have, you may have access to the

following features:

 Auto centering: displays the fiber in the middle of the image. It is

compatible with all connector types and fibers with a cladding of

125 μm. The auto centering is enabled only in high magnification.

Working with the auto centering feature can be useful with standard

connectors.

 Auto focus: focuses on the connector image. It is enabled only in high

magnification. The auto focus is only possible in Live Video mode, and

if the focus is not done manually. It starts automatically when you insert

an optical fiber connector. For more information, see Fiber Inspection

Probe Tip Compatibility Chart on page 85.

 Auto capture: is possible with an acceptable focus level. It is enabled if

the auto centering and auto focus are activated. The auto capture is

possible only in high magnification. For more information, see Setting

Up Auto Capture on page 29.

 Auto analysis: displays 4 inspection zones: core, cladding, adhesive,

and contact. It is enabled only in high magnification.

The analysis results are available as soon as you press and hold your finger

on the image on-screen, when you press the capture button on the probe,

or when the auto capture feature is selected. For more information, see

Setting Up Auto Capture on page 29.

The global status is displayed in the upper right part of the window after an

analysis. The Results are displayed when a capture is made. When you are

ready to inspect another fiber, you have to return to the Live Video mode

first.

The results are available as an image or in a detailed table.