FiberChek Sidewinder™
MPO Inspection Probe
User Guide
22122621 Rev. 201, Standard
March 2019

Copyright
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Warranty
VIAVI warrants this equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) calendar year fromthe date of purchase. Any mishandling or unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. For additional warranty
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California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, wasenacted in November 1986 with the aim of protecting individuals in the state of California and the state's drinking
water and environment from excessive exposure to chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm. For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI
products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Policies & Standards web page.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NoticeThis product was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in whichcase you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to theequipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by VIAVI.
Caution: RF Radiation Exposure•

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons.

•This transmitter must not be collocated or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Industry Canada (IC) requirements
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference; and, 2) This device must accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et, 2)l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptibled’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution: RF Radiation Exposure
To comply with IC RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must not be collocated or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité RF canadienne l’exposition, cet appareil et son antenne nedoivent pas étre co-localisés ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
EU WEEE and Battery Directives
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations.
VIAVI has established a take-back processes in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC. Instructions for returning waste
equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of the VIAVI Policies & Standards web page.
If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact the VIAVI WEEE Program
Management team at WEEE.EMEA@ViaviSolutions.com.
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Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a certain threshold. For information on thepresence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Policies &Standards web page.
EU CE Marking Directives (LV, EMC, RoHS, RE)
This product conforms with all applicable CE marking directives. Please request the EU Declaration of Conformity
for details.
EU Radio Equipment Directive
In accordance with Article 10.8 of the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, the following table provides
information on the frequency bands and the maximum RF transmit power of this product for sale in the EU:
Frequency Range (MHz)Channels Used

Max. Transmit Power (dBm)

2400-2483.5

1 - 13

ODFM: 13.5 dBm
CCK: 17.25 dBm
DSSS: 17 dBm

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Contents
1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................1-1
Ordering information.......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base ............................................................................. 1-2

2

Getting started ............................................................................................................................2-1
Controls and interfaces....................................................................................................................... 2-2
Using the touchscreen ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
Navigating the SETTINGS menu ................................................................................................... 2-3
Panning in Live view ........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Calibrating the touchscreen ............................................................................................................... 2-5
USB and WiFi connectivity.................................................................................................................. 2-6
Enabling WiFi capability ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Storage capacity ................................................................................................................................. 2-7

3

Installing tips for fiber inspection.................................................................................................3-1
Tips for multi-fiber inspection ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Installing a tip for multi-fiber inspection...................................................................................... 3-2
Key orientation ................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Installing a long-reach tip ................................................................................................................... 3-4
Installing a tip for simplex-fiber inspection ........................................................................................ 3-5

4

Inspecting fiber optic cables ........................................................................................................4-1
Setting up Pass/Fail analysis for multi-fiber connectors..................................................................... 4-2
Editing the active optical setting ........................................................................................................ 4-3
Editing the active optical setting.................................................................................................. 4-3
Performing Pass/Fail analysis ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Working with groups .......................................................................................................................... 4-7
Creating a new group ................................................................................................................... 4-7
Closing the active group............................................................................................................... 4-7

5

Using the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with the FiberChekPRO inspection software....................5-1
Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software............................................................................. 5-2
Connecting over WiFi ................................................................................................................... 5-3
Managing optical settings................................................................................................................... 5-4
Generating reports ............................................................................................................................. 5-6
Performing a Pass/Fail analysis using the FiberChekPRO inspection software............................ 5-6
Importing data .................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Updating the firmware ....................................................................................................................... 5-9
Performing a system reset................................................................................................................ 5-12

6

Using the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with the FiberChekMOBILE app .......................................6-1
Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app .......................................................................................... 6-2

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Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app over WiFi.................................................................... 6-2
Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app......................................................................... 6-3
Sending a report by email................................................................................................................... 6-6
Connector Setup ................................................................................................................................. A-2
Create New Group .............................................................................................................................. A-2
User Info ............................................................................................................................................. A-2
Recall Image........................................................................................................................................ A-2
Edit Optical Settings............................................................................................................................ A-3
Microscope Settings ........................................................................................................................... A-3
Radio Settings ..................................................................................................................................... A-3
System Settings................................................................................................................................... A-3

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About this guideThis guide provides information about the FiberChek Sidewinder™ MPO Inspection Probe.

Revision history
Revision

Date

Details

201

March 2019

• Changed document type from Quick Start Guide to User Guide• Updated to reflect firmware release 2.0.1776.3236• Expanded coverage of how to get started with the FiberChek Sidewinder probe• Added new menu commands reference• Added information about FCPT tips for angled connectors• Added procedure for installing long-reach tips
• Added storage capacity matrix for common ribbon geometries• Added procedure for creating and editing optical settings• Added procedures for using the FiberChekPRO™ inspection software and theFiberChekMOBILE™ app• Added information about the VIAVI position statement on California Proposition 65

200

January 2018

This document is released.

To access the latest version of this user guide, go to:
http://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/archives/FCPRO/User_Guide_Sidewinder.pdf

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1 Introduction
Inspection of fiber optic interconnects is essential for the optimal performance and longevity of fiber optic
networks. Every time they are handled, fiber connectors must be inspected to ensure no debris or damage ispresent. VIAVI has made this critical task easier than ever with the FiberChek Sidewinder™ MPO Inspection Probe.
The FiberChek Sidewinder probe provides standalone operation, a color touchscreen display, and WiFi
connectivity to allow fast, reliable maintenance of optical connector quality.

This section covers the following information:•“Ordering information” on page 1-2•“Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base” on page 1-2

For product specifications and how-to videos, go to www.viavisolutions.com/sidewinder.

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Ordering information

Ordering information
Table 1-1: FiberChek Sidewinder kits and accessories
Description

Part Number

Kitted packages
Kit: FiberChek Sidewinder probe – WiFi Case, FCPP-OLA-1, FCPT-UFBPT, FBPP-BAP1, tip case

FIT-FCSW-KIT1

Kit: FiberChek Sidewinder probe – No WiFi Case, FCPP-OLA-1, FCPT-UFBPT, FBPP-BAP1, tip case

FIT-FCSW-KIT1-NW

Kit: FiberChek Sidewinder probe – WiFi Case, FCPP-OLA-1, FCPT-MTP, FCPT-MTPA,
FCPT-UFBPT, FBPP-BAP1, tip case

FIT-FCSW-KIT2

Kit: FiberChek Sidewinder probe - WiFi Case, FCPP-OLA-1, FCPT-MTP, FCPT-MTPA, FCPT-UFBPT,FBPP-BAP1, simplex tips for LC/PC and SC/PC, tip case

FIT-FCSW-KIT2-S

Accessories
Tip, MTP® Bulkhead, for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPT-MTP

Tip, MTP APC Bulkhead, for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPT-MTPA

Objective Lens Assembly, for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPP-OLA-1

Adapter, FBP Probe Interface, for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPT-UFBPT

Carrying Case, for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPP-SCASE4

Replacement Dust Cap for FiberChek Sidewinder

FCPP-RDC1

Tip and Adapter Case, clear plastic

FBPP-GC-6

Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge BaseTo find the Technical Assistance Center phone number and email in your region for the Sidewinder product or tosearch the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI Solutions Technical & Product Support site at
support.viavisolutions.com.

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2 Getting started
This section covers the following information:•“Controls and interfaces” on page 2-2•“Using the touchscreen” on page 2-3•“Panning in Live view” on page 2-4•“Calibrating the touchscreen” on page 2-5•“USB and WiFi connectivity” on page 2-6•“Storage capacity” on page 2-7

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Controls and interfaces

Controls and interfaces
Figure 2-1: FiberChek Sidewinder probe controls and interfaces (front and rear views)

Table 2-1: FiberChek Sidewinder probe LED states
Description
State

While probe is not connected to a power source

Off

While probe is connected to a power source

Probe is powered off

GreenBattery power is higher than 20%

Battery is fully charged

Amber

Probe is powering on

Battery is charging

Red

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Getting started

Using the touchscreen

Using the touchscreen
The SETTINGS menu on the touchscreen is available in the Live view. To access the menu, tap the touchscreen.
While an analysis result or still image is displayed on the touchscreen, you can return to the Live view by pressing
and holding the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button.
For information about functions available on the SETTINGS menu, see “SETTINGS menu groups” on page A-1.

Navigating the SETTINGS menu
Step 1

Using the Manual Focus/Navigation control, scroll up or down to a menu item.
Selected menu items have a yellow border. Enabled menu items have a red underline.

Note: You can also use the touchscreen to scroll through the menu. Tap any item above or below theselected menu item to scroll in that direction by one item.
Step 2Press the Action button or tap the enabled menu item to confirm a selection or view additional options.
You can also use the Pan Right and Pan Left buttons to access or exit menu groups.
A Busy icon displays during operations that take time to complete.

Step 3Press the Magnify/Return button or the Pan Left button to return to the previous screen.
Pressing the Magnify/Return button while the top-level menu is displayed will return to the Live view.
To exit from the view of a recalled image, do any of the following:▪ Select the Action button or the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button in rotated screen mode. See“Screen Orientation” on page A-4.
▪ Press the Magnify/Return button or the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger in unrotated screen mode. See“Recall Image” on page A-2.

Step 4Press the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button at any time to return to the Live view.
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Panning in Live view

Panning in Live viewAfter you connect a fiber cable to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe, a live image of the cable end appears on thetouchscreen. When a ribbon cable is connected to the probe, clicking the Pan Left or Pan Right button provides alive view of each fiber end in the cable as the probe’s microscope moves in the panning direction.
Figure 2-2: Physical panning in Live view

Note:

Physical panning is not available when a simplex cable is connected to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

When a high-magnification live view of a fiber end is displayed on the touchscreen, you can use the left and rightarrows on the touchscreen to digitally pan the immediate area around a fiber end.
Figure 2-3: Digital panning in a high-magnification live viewNote:

For ribbon cable, the panning range is limited to the fiber end to the left or right of the magnified fiber
end.

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Calibrating the touchscreen

Calibrating the touchscreen
If the touchscreen controls, including keyboard keys and menu options, of the FiberChek Sidewinder probe do notrespond as expected when selected, you can calibrate the touchscreen to adjust the active area.
Notes:• Calibration adjusts only the active areas of the touchscreen, not the amount of pressure required to selectcontrols.
• Use a blunt object, such as a stylus for tablets, to perform this procedure.
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select SYSTEM SETTINGS > TOUCHSCREEN CAL, and then press the Action
button.

The Touchscreen Calibration view appears. The view consists of white background with a small, redmarker in the top corner.
Step 2Using a stylus, tap the marker to reveal an additional marker in another area of the touchscreen, andrepeat until a red marker appears in the center.

Step 3Press the red marker in the center of the touchscreen to view the results of the calibration.
Calibration passed

Note:

Calibration failed

You can cancel the touchscreen calibration procedure at any time by pressing the Magnify/Return
button. The calibration settings from the last successful touchscreen calibration are retained.
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Getting started

USB and WiFi connectivity

USB and WiFi connectivity
You can connect the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to a computer via either a USB or WiFi connection and use itwith the FiberChekPRO™ inspection software. You can also connect the probe to a mobile device for use with theFiberChekMOBILE™ app over a WiFi connection.
For more information, see the following sections:•“Using the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with the FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-1.

•

“Using the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with the FiberChekMOBILE app” on page 6-1.

Enabling WiFi capability
To allow the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to connect with the FiberChekPRO inspection software or the
FiberChekMOBILE app over WiFi, you must enable WiFi access on the probe.
On the SETTINGS menu, select RADIO SETTINGS > WIFI ENABLE, and then press the Action button.

Note:

Only FiberChek Sidewinder probes with WiFi capability support WiFi access. For information, see“Ordering information” on page 1-2.

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Getting started

Storage capacity

Storage capacity
The FiberChek Sidewinder probe can store up to 2000 fiber-end analysis results. The number of reports that canbe stored depends on the number of fiber ends tested.
Table 2-2: Examples of test storage limits for common ribbon configurations
Geometry

Number of Test Reports

8x1

280

12x1

166

12x2

83

16x1

128

16x2

62

To ensure that test results are retained for your records, VIAVI recommends regularly transferring test results to acomputer. See “Importing data” on page 5-8 for information.

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3 Installing tips for fiber inspection
This section covers the following information:•“Tips for multi-fiber inspection” on page 3-2•“Key orientation” on page 3-3•“Installing a long-reach tip” on page 3-4•“Installing a tip for simplex-fiber inspection” on page 3-5

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Installing tips for fiber inspection

Tips for multi-fiber inspection

Tips for multi-fiber inspection
The FiberChek Sidewinder probe ships with the FCPP-OLA-1 Lens Assembly attached to it. This is the required lensassembly for all standard FCPT Series multi-fiber tips used with the probe; however, some tips require a different
lens assembly. See the VIAVI Solutions Fiber Tips and Adapters Selection Guide for information.
Figure 3-1: FCPP-OLA-1 optical lens assembly

The FiberChek Sidewinder probe uses FCPT Series tips for flat or angled connectors (FCPT-MTP or FCPT-MTPA,
respectively). These are purpose-built for the probe and must be installed correctly to ensure that the fibers in anarray are properly enumerated.

Installing a tip for multi-fiber inspection
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select CONNECTOR TYPE, and then select a ribbon profile, connector type, andoptical setting. See “Setting up Pass/Fail analysis for multi-fiber connectors” on page 4-2 for information.

Step 2

Power off the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 3

Attach the appropriate tip (FCPT-MTP or FCPT-MTPA) to the lens assembly, ensuring that the key iscorrectly oriented (see “Key orientation” on page 3-3).

Step 4

Power on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Important: Always store unused tips, adapters, and lens assemblies in dust proof containers.
Note:

For more information, see “Installing a long-reach tip” on page 3-4 or “Installing a tip for simplex-fiber
inspection” on page 3-5.
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Key orientation

Key orientation
The Key Up side of the FCPT tip has a cutout and an alignment key. The Key Down side has a tab cutout. The
default orientation of the tip is Key Up. To ensure proper fiber enumeration, set the tip so that when you hold theFiberChek Sidewinder probe with the touchscreen facing you, the Key Up side of the tip also faces you.
Figure 3-2: FCPT-MTP tip key orientations for flat connectors

Figure 3-3: FCPT-MTPA tip key orientations for angled connectors

An FCPT tip without an alignment key (FCPT-MTPA-1) is also available for angled connectors. The default
orientation for this tip is with the Up side set so that when you hold the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with thetouchscreen facing you, the Up side of the tip also faces you.
Figure 3-4: FCPT-MTPA-1 tip orientation for angled connectors

Changing key orientation
If you are using a tip with a Key Down orientation, you must change the tip-orientation setting on the FiberChek
Sidewinder probe.
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select MICROSCOPE SETTINGS > TIP ORIENTATION, and then select and enable
KEY DOWN.

Step 2Press the Magnify/Return button to exit the menu, or press and hold the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger
button to return to Live view.
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Installing a long-reach tip

Installing a long-reach tip
Important: Always store unused tips, adapters, and lens assemblies in dust-proof containers.
Step 1

Power off the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 2

Remove the collar securing the installed tip.

Step 3

Remove the tip, and store it in a dust-proof container.

Step 4

Remove the inner optical lens collar from the base of the FCPP-OLA-1 optical lens tube.

Step 5

Remove the FCPP-OLA-1 optical lens, and store it in a dust-proof container.

Step 6

Insert the FCPP-OLA-2 optical lens assembly, and secure it using the collar provided.

Note:

Ensure that the notched key is lined up before tightening the collar.

Step 7

Attach either the FCPT-MTP-L (MTP/MPO, MM) or the FCPT-MTPA-L (MTP/MPO, SM) long-reach tip.

Step 8

Reattach the collar removed in Step 2.

Step 9Power on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.
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Installing a tip for simplex-fiber inspection

Installing a tip for simplex-fiber inspection
You can use the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to inspect and analyze simplex fibers. To configure the FiberChek
Sidewinder probe for simplex-fiber inspection, specify connector settings, and then replace the FCPP-OLA-1 lensassembly on the probe with the FCPT-UFBPT assembly.
Important: Always store unused tips, adapters, and lens assemblies in dust-proof containers.
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select CONNECTOR SETUP, select the profile for the type of simplex fiber you
want to inspect, and then press the Action button to select Simplex.

Step 2

Select the tip setting.

Note:

For information about tip settings, refer to the FiberChekPRO™ User Manual, ZP-PKG-0576, which you
can access from the FiberChekPRO Help menu

Step 3

Power off the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 4

Remove the FCPT tip on the probe, and store it in a dust-proof container.

Step 5Carefully unscrew the FCPP-OLA-1 lens assembly to remove it, and store it in a dust-proof container.

Important: Do not to touch the lens on the front of the FCPP-OLA-1.
Step 6

Attach the FCPT-UFBPT assembly:a.

Install the short hollow tube on the inside-front of the probe, threading it using the narrow collar
included with the assembly.

b.

Attach the larger metal body of the FCPT-UFBPT to the outside-front of the probe using the larger
collar.

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Step 7Note:

Installing a tip for simplex-fiber inspection

Attach the simplex tip or barrel:a.

If you are using a hollow tip that requires an FBPP-BAP1 barrel assembly, attach the FBPP-BAP1 to
FCPT-UFBPT.

b.

If you are using a tip that contains its own optics, you can attach it directly to the FCPT-UFBPT
without a barrel assembly.

Not all FBPT tips are compatible with the FiberChek Sidewinder probe. For information, contact VIAVISupport.

CAUTION
Do not power on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe with the FCPT-UFBPT assembly attached unless you
are certain that you have configured the probe for simplex inspection. When the probe is not properly
configured for simplex inspection, the x-axis motor will grind against the constraints of the FCPT-UFBPT,
potentially damaging the motor.

Step 8

Power on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.
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This section covers the following information:•“Setting up Pass/Fail analysis for multi-fiber connectors” on page 4-2•“Editing the active optical setting” on page 4-3•“Performing Pass/Fail analysis” on page 4-5•“Working with groups” on page 4-7

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Setting up Pass/Fail analysis for multi-fiber connectors

Setting up Pass/Fail analysis for multi-fiber connectors
Step 1

Ensure that the FiberChek Sidewinder probe is configured with the FCPP-OLA-1 lens assembly and an
FCPT tip as described in “Installing tips for fiber inspection” on page 3-1.

Step 2On the SETTINGS menu, select CONNECTOR SETUP, and then select a ribbon profile, connector type, andoptical settings:

Select the
CONNECTOR SETUP
option.

Note:

Select an
inspection profile.

Select theconnector
configuration.

Select theappropriate opticalsettings.

If you select AUTO, the probe applies tip size and brightness settings for you.

Select theappropriate tip.
This screen applies
if you chose SELECT
TIP in the previous
step.

Step 3

Exit the menu by pressing and holding the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button.
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Editing the active optical setting

Editing the active optical setting
Different manufacturers of MPO connectors use different ferrule materials and polishing processes. Because ofthis, MPO connectors can appear very different from one another.
The FiberChek Sidewinder probe is pre-loaded with an optical setting suitable for most MPO connectors.
However, you can edit the active optical setting to suit a particular MPO connector.
Note:

You can use the touchscreen to only edit the active optical setting. If you want to create, save, or modify
multiple custom optical settings, use the FiberChekPRO inspection software. See “Managing opticalsettings” on page 5-4.

Editing the active optical setting
Step 1Connect a cleaned fiber cable to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe and bring it into focus.

Note:

For best results, pan to the leftmost fiber. See “Panning in Live view” on page 2-4 for information.

Step 2On the SETTINGS menu, select EDIT OPTICAL SETTING > EDIT ACTIVE OPTICAL SETTING.

Step 3

Click NEXT.

The probe will locate a fiber in the array and display a blue circle around its circumference.
Step 4

Adjust the circle until it is just inside the fiber edge.
▪ To make the circle larger, press the Manual Focus/Navigation button up or move the on-screen slider
to the right.
▪ To make the circle smaller, press the Manual Focus/Navigation button down or move the on-screen
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Step 5

When the blue circle is aligned, select NEXT.

Step 6

Adjust the lighting level for optimum performance:▪ To perform an automated lighting adjustment/calibration, select AUTO.

▪ To make the lighting brighter, press the Manual Focus/Navigation button up or move the on-screen
slider to the right.
▪ To make the lighting less bright, press the Manual Focus/Navigation button down or move the onscreen slider to the left.
Step 7

Select DONE when finished.

Note:

You can discard your changes at any time by selecting the X icon at the top of the screen.
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Performing Pass/Fail analysis

Performing Pass/Fail analysis
Step 1Connect a cleaned fiber cable to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 2

Set the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to Live view.

Step 3Press and hold the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button for one second.
You can also select the circle button on an autofocused image. Hold the probe steady in the bulkhead.
The probe will automatically focus and test all fibers in the array.

Notes:• To manually focus and test, use the Manual Focus/Navigation button to adjust the focus, and then press the
Action button to run the analysis.
• You can stop a test by pressing the trigger again for one second
When the analysis is completed, a pass or fail message briefly appears on the touchscreen before theAnalysis Result view appears. If sounds are enabled, an audio tone indicates whether the result is a PASS
(double chime) or a FAIL (long buzzer).
Connector passed

Step 4

Connector failed

Review the results.

To view an adjacent fiber, use the on-screen arrows or press the Pan Right or Pan Left button on the
FiberChek Sidewinder probe. To view only fibers that failed the analysis, select NEXT FAIL or PREVIOUS
FAIL on the touchscreen.
Note:

Results are for the entire connector. If one or more fibers fail, the entire connector is recorded as a FAIL.
To achieve a PASS result, each fiber must pass.

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Step 5

Performing Pass/Fail analysis

Optionally, tap the touchscreen to change or remove the overlay mode applied to the image of the fiber
end. The following overlay modes are available:▪ Show Overlay▪ Show Overlay + Zone Pass/Fail Table▪ No Overlay

Step 6

Optionally, press the Action button to save the inspection report to the probe, using the active group if
set up. See “Working with groups” on page 4-7.

Note:

You can transfer saved reports to a computer. For information, see “Importing data” on page 5-8.

Step 7

Optionally, press and hold the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button to return to the Live view.
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Working with groups

Working with groups
Groups help you organize and manage the results of Pass/Fail analysis tests.

Creating a new group
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select CREATE NEW GROUP, and then press the Action button.

Step 2Type the name of the group using the on-screen keyboard.
To ensure that results and images are added to the new group, give it a unique name. If you use the same
name as an existing group, results and images will be added to that group instead of the new group.

Note:

The group number will auto-increment.

Step 3

Select OK, or press the Action button to create the group and set it as the active group.
The CLOSE GROUP menu item appears.

Step 4Press and hold the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button to return to the Live view.
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Closing the active group
Closing the active group enables the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to save analysis results or still images without
adding them to a group.
Step 1On the SETTINGS menu, select CLOSE GROUP, and then press the Action button.

Step 2Return to the Live view by pressing and holding the Autofocus/Inspection Trigger button, or by pressing
the Magnify/Return button twice.
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the FiberChekPRO inspection softwareThis section covers the following information:•“Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2•“Managing optical settings” on page 5-4•“Generating reports” on page 5-6•“Importing data” on page 5-8•“Updating the firmware” on page 5-9•“Performing a system reset” on page 5-12

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Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software

Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software
FiberChekPRO inspection software lets you use a computer to access a FiberChek Sidewinder probe over either a
USB or WiFi connection. You can then perform Pass/Fail analysis tests, view test results, generate fiber inspection
reports, update the probe’s firmware, or perform a system reset if required.
Note:

All FiberChek Sidewinder probes support USB access; however, only FiberChek Sidewinder probes with
WiFi capability support WiFi access (see “Ordering information” on page 1-2).

You can download the FiberChekPRO inspection software from http://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/ and install it on
multiple computers at no additional cost.
Note:

For detailed information about the features and navigation tools of the inspection software, refer to theFiberChekPRO User Manual, ZP-PKG-0576, which you can access from the FiberChekPRO Help menu.

Connecting over USB
Step 1

Start the FiberChekPRO inspection software.

Step 2

Power on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 3Connect a USB cable to the USB-C interface on the probe (see “Controls and interfaces” on page 2-2) andthen to the computer where the FiberChekPRO inspection software is running.
The FiberChekPRO inspection software automatically detects the FiberChek Sidewinder probe andshows the name of the probe in the Device field on the Import page.

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Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software

Connecting over WiFi
Important:

The computer’s connection to your WiFi network is lost while a WiFi-enabled FiberChek Sidewinder
probe is connected to the FiberChekPRO inspection software over WiFi. Connectivity over a wired
connection is not affected.

Step 1

Ensure that WiFi connectivity is enabled on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe (see “Enabling WiFi
capability” on page 2-6).

Step 2Start the FiberChekPRO inspection software, and then select Setup > FiberChekPRO Setup > WiFi.

The FiberChek Sidewinder probe appears in the Available Devices list.
Step 3

Select the probe in the list, and then click Connect.

Step 4

Click OK to close the FiberChekPRO Setup window.
The name of the FiberChek Sidewinder probe you selected appears in the Device field on the Importpage.

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Managing optical settings

Managing optical settings
The FiberChek Sidewinder probe provides a default optical setting suitable for most MPO connectors. However,you can use the FiberChekPRO inspection software to modify an optical setting or create customized settings tosuit other MPO connectors.
Note:

You can use the FiberChek Sidewinder probe touchscreen to edit the active optical setting. See “Editing
the active optical setting” on page 4-3.

Step 1Connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe over a USB or WiFi
connection. See “Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2.

Step 2Connect a cleaned fiber to the probe.

Step 3

Click the Inspection tab to acquire a live image of the fiber end.

Step 4

Optionally, click the Left Arrow icon to pan to the leftmost fiber to achieve optimal lighting during thelighting adjustment routine.

Step 5On the Setup menu, select the probe.

Step 6

Select Optical Settings in the left pane.

Step 7

Do one of the following:▪ To modify an existing optical setting, select it from the On Device list, and click Edit.

▪ To create an optical setting, click New.

Step 8

If required, type a name in the Optical Setting Name field.

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Step 9Managing optical settings

Set Associated Fiber Type to Ribbon.

Step 10 Click Auto Focus.

Step 11 Click Auto Adjust Optical Setting.

The lighting adjustment routine runs.
Step 12 Align the red crosshairs to the edges of the fiber.

Step 13 Click OK.
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Generating reports

Generating reports
The FiberChekPRO inspection software lets you generate a fiber inspection report using the results of a Pass/Failanalysis. This report provides a detailed summary of each inspection performed during an analysis.
The report also includes the date and time that the test was performed, detailed fiber information and, whenavailable, information such as company name, location, and operator information.
Note:

The date and time information on a report reflects the date and time that the Pass/Fail analysis was
performed. The format used for the date reflects the system setting on the computer where theFiberChekPRO inspection software is installed.

You can generate a report by performing a Pass/Fail analysis using the FiberChekPRO inspection software andthen immediately saving the inspection data or by importing data stored on the probe during an analysis
performed using a mobile device (see “Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app” on page 6-3).
By default, reports are saved to the HTML file format. Refer to the FiberChekPRO User Manual for information
about changing the default file format settings.

Performing a Pass/Fail analysis using the FiberChekPRO inspection software
Step 1Connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe over a USB or WiFi
connection. See “Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2.

Step 2Connect cleaned fiber to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 3

Click the Inspection tab to acquire a live image of the fiber end.

Step 4

Use the image controls to adjust the image for inspection. See “Managing optical settings” on page 5-4
for information.

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Step 5Generating reports

Click TEST to start the Pass/Fail analysis.
When the analysis is completed, the results appear in the Inspection window.

Step 6

Click Save Report to generate a fiber inspection report.
▪ In the Save As dialog, type a name for the report in the File name field, and then click Save to savethe report to the default folder on the computer where the FiberChekPRO inspection software is
installed, or navigate to another location on the computer.
The default folder is located at
C:\Users\userName\Documents\Viavi\FiberChekPRO\Archives\Sidewinder_deviceID\YYYYMMDD.
The fiber inspection report is generated and appears in a separate window.

Step 7

Close the window when you have finished viewing the report.
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Importing data

Importing data
Note:

This procedure assumes that a Pass/Fail analysis has already been performed using the FiberChek
Sidewinder probe touchscreen and that the results have been saved to the probe. For information, see“Performing Pass/Fail analysis” on page 4-5.

Step 1Connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe over a USB or WiFi
connection. See “Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2.
A summary of the data stored on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe appears on the Import page of theFiberChekPRO inspection software interface.

Step 2

Select the import options you require:▪ Import only new data: To import only the data acquired after the last import operation.
▪ Show imported files after import: To allow the FiberChekPRO inspection software to automatically
open the default folder where the generated fiber inspection report is saved after the import
operation is completed. The default folder is located at
C:\Users\userName\Documents\Viavi\FiberChekPRO\Archives\Sidewinder_deviceID\YYYYMMDD▪ Delete all data after import: To clear data stored on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

Step 3

Click IMPORT NEW or IMPORT ALL.

Note:

The import control is labeled IMPORT NEW only when the Import only new data option is selected at
Step 2.
The import operation starts, and a progress dialog indicates when the FiberChekPRO inspection software
has finished importing the data.

Step 4

Click OK to complete the import operation.
The imported files are saved to HTML format.
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Updating the firmware

Updating the firmware
The FiberChekPRO inspection software facilitates firmware management by identifying available firmware update
versions for each device it supports, including the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.
When you connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to a FiberChek Sidewinder probe that is running an
earlier firmware version, the FiberChekPRO inspection software automatically prompts you to update thefirmware.
Step 1Connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe over a USB or WiFi
connection. See “Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2.

Step 2In the New Firmware Available dialog, click Yes.

Step 3On the Setup page, for the FiberChek Sidewinder probe, note the firmware version information, andthen click Update Firmware.

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Updating the firmware

Step 4In the Firmware Update dialog, click Next to view available language packs, select the check box for eachpack you want to enable, and then click Update.

Note:

Enabling multiple language packs increases the amount of time the firmware update requires.

Step 5Click Update to start the update.

Step 6

When the update is successfully completed, click OK to restart the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.

After the FiberChek Sidewinder probe restarts, it automatically reconnects to the FiberChekPRO
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Step 7

Updating the firmware

Access the Firmware option on the Setup page for the probe, and note the firmware version.

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Performing a system reset

Performing a system reset
When required, you can perform a system reset to return the FiberChek Sidewinder firmware to an earlier
version, regardless of later firmware releases. This facilitates maintaining firmware version stability anduniformity across a fleet of deployed FiberChek Sidewinder probes.
Note:

If you must return to an earlier version of the firmware, you must first perform a system reset. You canthen update to a firmware version later than the version defined by the system-reset threshold.

Important:

VIAVI strongly recommends that you refer to the document System Reset and Firmware Update for
information about the system reset process, including limitations, before you perform thisprocedure.

Important:

A system reset will also delete all custom optical settings, custom connector definitions, profiles,
and analysis results stored on the probe. Therefore, before you start the system reset procedure,ensure that all custom settings and definitions you require are available on the FiberChekPRO
inspection software and all required test results are transferred to a computer. For information, see“Managing optical settings” on page 5-4 and “Importing data” on page 5-8.

Step 1Connect the FiberChekPRO inspection software to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe over a USB
connection. See “Connecting to FiberChekPRO inspection software” on page 5-2.

Note:

System reset over a WiFi connection is not supported.

Step 2On the Setup menu, select the probe, and then select the Firmware option.

Step 3

Click System Reset.

Note:

The System Reset button is available only while the firmware version installed on the probe is either thesame version defined by the system-reset threshold or a later version.

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Step 4

Performing a system reset

Click Next to download the system reset package.

When the download is completed, a dialog containing warning information appears.

Note:

This step is required only during a first-time system reset on the probe. These dialogs will not appear
when subsequent system resets are performed.

Step 5

Review the information, and then click Reset to start the system reset.

Step 6

When the system reset is successfully completed, click OK to restart the probe.

After the FiberChek Sidewinder probe restarts, it automatically reconnects to the FiberChekPRO
inspection software.
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the FiberChekMOBILE app
This section covers the following information:•“Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app” on page 6-2•“Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app” on page 6-3•“Sending a report by email” on page 6-6

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Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app

Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app
The FiberChekMOBILE app lets you establish a wireless connection between a FiberChek Sidewinder probe with
WiFi capability (see “Ordering information” on page 1-2) and an Android or iOS mobile device. You can thenperform Pass/Fail analysis tests, view inspection results, generate fiber inspection reports, and send reports byemail. The FiberChekMOBILE app is available for download from the Google Play™ store (Android) or the App
Store (iOS).
Note:

If your mobile device supports USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) via a cable adapter, you can directly connect
the FiberChek Sidewinder probe to that port to access the FiberChekMOBILE app. Refer to the
documentation for your mobile device for more information.

Connecting to the FiberChekMOBILE app over WiFi
Step 1

Ensure that WiFi connectivity is enabled on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe (see “Enabling WiFi
capability” on page 2-6).

Step 2On the mobile device, access the WiFi settings, and ensure that WiFi is turned on.

Step 3

Look for the FiberChek Sidewinder probe in the list of available networks, and then select the device tojoin the network.

Step 4

Start the FiberChekMOBILE app.
The FiberChekMOBILE app might require a few seconds to connect to the probe and initialize themicroscope. After the microscope initializes, the navigation page appears. The following image shows theappearance of the navigation page when a fiber cable is not yet connected to the probe.

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Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app

Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app
The FiberChekMOBILE app lets you run a Pass/Fail analysis and then generate a fiber inspection report (in HTML
format) by saving the results. This report provides a detailed summary of each inspection performed during theanalysis.
The report also includes the date and time that the test was performed, detailed fiber information and, whenavailable, information such as company name, location, and operator information.
Note:

The date and time information on a report reflects the date and time that the Pass/Fail analysis was
performed. The format used for the date reflects the system setting on the mobile device where theFiberChekMOBILE app is installed.

After you generate a report, you can send it to any number of recipients using an email app available on themobile device.

Performing a Pass/Fail analysis using the FiberChekMOBILE app
Note:

The images used in this procedure show the user interface of the FiberChekMOBILE app for iOS devices,which is largely identical to the user interface of the FiberChekMOBILE app for Android devices.

Step 1Connect the FiberChekMOBILE app to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe. See “Connecting to theFiberChekMOBILE app” on page 6-2.

Step 2Connect a cleaned fiber to the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.
A live image of the fiber end appears in the image pane of the FiberChekMOBILE app.

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Step 3

Use the following icons to select the inspection settings:
Inspection Profile

Step 4

Connector
Configuration

Tip

Use the following icons to adjust the image for inspection:
Magnification

Step 5Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app

Auto Center

Autofocus

Select the Inspection icon to start the Pass/Fail analysis.

When the analysis is completed, the results appear in the image pane.

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Step 6

Generating reports using the FiberChekMOBILE app

Use the Next Image icons and, when active, the Next Fail Image icons to scroll to the next image,respectively.
Next Fail Image Icons
Next Image Icons

Step 7(Active icons)(Inactive icons)

Select the Save icon to save the report to the FiberChekMOBILE app archives.

To return to Live view without saving a report, select the Live View icon.

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Sending a report by email

Sending a report by email
Note:

The images used in this procedure show the FiberChekMOBILE app for iOS.

Step 1

Start the FiberChekMOBILE app.

Step 2On the navigation page, select the Menu icon.

Step 3

Select View Archives, scroll to and choose a report, and then select the Options icon.

Step 4

Select Share Selected, and then send the report via an email app available on the mobile device.

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This section covers the following SETTINGS menu groups:•“Connector Setup” on page A-2•“Create New Group” on page A-2•“User Info” on page A-2•“Recall Image” on page A-2•“Edit Optical Settings” on page A-3•“Microscope Settings” on page A-3•“Radio Settings” on page A-3•“System Settings” on page A-3

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Connector Setup
The connector setup wizard guides you through the process of selecting a profile and, optionally, a connector typeand optical settings. The following table describes the profiles available on the FiberChek Sidewinder probe.
ProfileApplication

Connector

Optical Settings

Ribbon, SM APC

Ribbon cables with single-mode angle polishedconnectors.
Select the options that corresponds with theconnector type and tip. For example, use 12 x 1
with connectors containing one row of 12 fibers.

• MPO 12 x 1• MPO 12 x 2• MPO 16 x 1• MPO 16 x 2• MPO 8 x 1

Select the optical setting
you want to use. See“Editing the active opticalsetting” on page 4-3 formore information.

Ribbon, MM UPC

Ribbon cables with single-mode (SM) ultra-physicalcontact (UPC) connectors.
Select the options that corresponds with theconnector type and tip. For example, use 12 x 1
with connectors containing one row of 12 fibers.

• MPO 12 x 1• MPO 12 x 2• MPO 16 x 1• MPO 16 x 2• MPO 8 x 1

Select the optical setting
you want to use. See“Editing the active opticalsetting” on page 4-3 formore information.

SM UPC

Simplex cables with single-mode (SM) ultraphysical contact (UPC) connectors.

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SimplexSM PC & Fiber Stub

Simplex-mode cables with physical contact (PC) andfiber stub connectors.

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SimplexSM APC

Simplex cables with single-mode angle polishedconnectors (APC).

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Simplex

MM

Simplex cables with multimode connectors.

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SimplexCreate New Group
Groups help you to organize Pass/Fail images and test results. You create a label for a new group using the onscreen keyboard. For more information, see “Working with groups” on page 4-7.

User Info
Use the on-screen keyboard to set identifying information, including Company, Address, Customer, Location, Job
ID, Operator, Cable ID, Connector ID, Connector ID Base, and Job Comments. This information appears on
generated reports.

Recall Image
Scroll to display a stored fiber test image. Images are labeled connector_base_ID-001 through connector_base_IDnnn. The prefix connector_base_ID is set by selecting User Info > Connector Base ID.

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Edit Optical Settings
Edit Active Optical Settings
Activate the optical set-up wizard. You will be guided through the following processes:
1. Installing a clean fiber and focusing
2. Adjusting the circle diameter to fit the fiber edge
3. Adjusting the brightness level
Exit

Microscope Settings
Show Focus Meter

Turn display of the focus meter on or off in live view.

AF on Insert

Perform an auto focus automatically when a fiber is inserted.

Test on AF

Test a connector immediately after auto-focusing.

Tip Orientation

Toggle between standard key-up tip orientation and the inverted key-down orientation.

Note: When used together, AF on Insert and Test on AF can speed up fiber testing significantly.

Radio Settings
Radios Off

Disable WiFi.

WiFi Enable

Enter peer-to-peer WiFi-enabled mode for wireless communications with a device running
FiberChekPRO or FiberChekMOBILE.
Note: Supported on WiFi-enabled Sidewinder models only.

System Settings
Language
Select the interface language for the Sidewinder. Only languages selected while Sidewinder installing firmware
will be available. You can install languages at any time from FiberChekPRO by reinstalling the firmware.
Time
Select time settings, which are used to time stamp test results and appear on reports.
Hour Format

Select the hour format. Options are 12 and 24 hours.

Year

Scroll up or down to select the year.

Month

Scroll up or down to select the month.

Day

Scroll up or down to select the day of the month.

Hour

Scroll up or down to select the hour.

MinuteScroll up or down to select the minute.

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AF Calibration
Recalibrate lens auto-focus. This feature should only be used at the direction of VIAVI support.
Panmotor Calibration
Recalibrate the motor used to pan the Sidewinder lens between fibers. This feature should only be used at thedirection of VIAVI support.
Power Options
The following options can be used to conserve power on the Sidewinder. The possible values for each are
Never, 1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, or 30 Minutes.
Battery Screen Dim

Dim the screen after the set amount of time when on battery power.

Battery Auto Off

Turn the Sidewinder OFF after the set amount of time when on battery power.

AC Screen Dim

Dim the screen after the set amount of time when on AC (wall) power.

Auto Off

Turn the Sidewinder OFF after the set amount of time.

Touchscreen Cal
Calibrate the touchscreen. For information, see “Calibrating the touchscreen” on page 2-5.
Colorblind Mode
Turn colorblind mode on or off. Colorblind mode adjusts colors to make information on the touchscreen easier for
persons with red-green color sensitivity to distinguish.
VolumeSet the volume of the Pass/Fail speaker to 100, 80, 60, 40, 20, or 0 percent.
Screen Brightness
Set the brightness of the built-in screen to 100, 80, 60, 40, or 20 percent.
Note: Select the lowest viable brightness to help conserve battery life.
Screen Orientation
Standard

Set the screen to portrait mode with the top oriented away from the Sidewinder tip connection.

RotatedFlip the screen 180 degrees. In this mode the top of the screen is oriented toward the
Sidewinder tip connection.

USB Connect Mode
Full Speed

Set the USB connection to operate at USB 2.0 speed.

High Speed

Set the USB connection to operate at USB 1.1 speed.

Auto

Set the USB connection to operate at the highest speed available.

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System Information
Label

Information

SNO

Device ID

LBL

Serial number found on the label on the back of the unit

FCC ID

Federal Communications Commission ID number

IC

Industry Canada ID number.

TELEC

Telecom Engineering Center Radio Equipment Conformity Certification number.

REV

Hardware revisionFW

Firmware revision

BAT xx% | nnnn mVBattery charge percent | millivolt output

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