User Manual
Fiber Inspection Probe 71
6 Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
The table below presents common problems and their solutions.
Problem Solution
I cannot analyze an 
image
 The image is not focused properly; use the focus knob on 
the probe until the focus indicator displays the best value 
available. Yellow indicates an acceptable range, and 
green shows the preferred range.
 Ensure that the probe is connected properly.
 Ensure that the connector is aligned properly.
 Ensure that the focus value is sufficient to perform the 
analysis.
 Ensure that you are using a high magnitude level.
I cannot see the fiber 
on-screen
 Verify the probe connection status to see if 
ConnectorMax2 Mobile is detecting the probe properly. If 
the probe is connected properly, close ConnectorMax2 
Mobile and open it again.
 Ensure the Wi-Fi is on.
 Ensure the probe is on.
The FIP internal 
temperature is too high
Let the FIP cool down.
Violation of EXFO 
embedded software 
copyright 
Contact EXFO for technical support.
The auto centering does 
not function properly
 Clean the connector.
 Adjust the image focus.
A connection error 
occurred
 Ensure that the probe is not currently in use by another 
application.
 Try to connect the probe again.










