Fluke FI-3000-NW, FI2-7300, FI-3000, FI2-7300-NW User manual

FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Pro

Video Probe

Users Manual

March 2019, Rev. 1 7/2019

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workmanship under normal use and service unless stated otherwise herein. The warranty
period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. Parts,
accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise
stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered
parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user
customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product
which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected,
contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Fluke Networks warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with
its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non­defective media. Fluke Networks does not warrant that software will be error free or
operate without interruption.

Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused
products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or
different warranty on behalf of Fluke Networks. Warranty support is available only if
product is purchased through a Fluke Networks authorized sales outlet or Buyer has
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For a list of authorized resellers, visit
Fluke Networks warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke Networks option, to refund of

the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is
returned to a Fluke Networks authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service
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FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Pro

Video Probe

Users Manual

The FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro is hand-held probe used to inspect
fiber optic endfaces on MPO connectors. You use the probe with

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your mobile device and the
endfaces and share and save test results.

Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to
valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips,
and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan,
registration also activates your plan.

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application to view and analyze

To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke
Networks website at

Kit Contents

For a list of the contents of your FI-3000 kit, see the list that came
in the product’s box or see the lists of models and accessories on
the Fluke Networks website. If something is damaged or missing,
contact the place of purchase immediately.

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Table 1 shows the symbols used on the probe or in this manual.

Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or
software. See explanations in the manuals.

Consult the user documentation.

40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under China
Regulation - Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution
Caused by Electronic Information Products. This is the period of time
before any of the identified hazardous substances are likely to leak
out, causing possible harm to health and the environment.

Conforms to the Appliance Efficiency Regulation (California Code of
Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608), for small battery
charging systems.

Conformite Europeene. Conforms to requirements of European
Union directives. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.

This Product complies with the WEEE Directive marking
requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in
the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9
"Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose
of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

To return unwanted products, contact the manufacturer’s web site
shown on the product or your local sales office or distributor.

This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid
waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified
recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact
your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.

Conforms to relevant North American standards.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

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EMC approval for Korea.
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication

Equipment).
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A)

electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should
take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business
environments and is not to be used in homes.

This key turns the Product on and off.

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Removable tip for different types of connectors.

Press to turn the PortBright™ LED on and off. The LED turns
off automatically after the time period you select in the

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application’s settings.

Status LEDs:

• : The probe is on but
not connected to the mobile device.

• : The probe is connected
to the mobile device, but the app is not active.

• On: The probe is connected to the mobile device and
the app is active.

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Red LED The test failed.

Green LED The test passed.

Red and

Green LEDs

The test limit is , so the result does not
have a Pass or status.

When the mobile app shows a live image, you can press
( ) to automatically focus the image.

Press (TEST) to analyze and transmit an endface image to
the

application on your mobile device. The application

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and the probe’s green and red LEDs show a pass or fail result.
Press again to return to the Live View screen.

Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the probe on and off.

Connector and status LED for the AC adapter/charger (see
Figure 2).

Dust cap.

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Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery for
about 2 hours with the tester turned off (Figure 2).

The battery takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge when the
probe is turned off.

A fully-charged battery operates for approximately 10.8 hours of
typical use. You can use the setting in the app to
reduce battery usage. See page 22.

Note

You do not need to fully discharge the battery
before you recharge it.

The battery will not charge if its temperature is
outside the range of 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)
or if it has a fault and must be replaced. The LED
blinks red and green if the battery will not charge.

Red: Charging

Green: Fully charged

Blinking red/green: The battery will
not charge. See the note.

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Download the Fluke Networks

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application at no charge from
the Apple® App Store® or from the Google Play™ store to your iOS®
or Android™ mobile device. You can use the app on smart phones
and tablets.

Note

For a list of mobile devices that fully support the

application, visit the Fluke Networks website.

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iOS® device

Android™ device

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See Figure 4.

Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the probe on.

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Open the

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app on your mobile device.

3. On the Live View screen, tap the Wi-Fi button.

4. In the list of Wi-Fi hotspots, tap “FI-3000_xxxxxxxx”, where

“xxxxxxxx” is the serial number of the probe.

Enter the probe’s password: 1234567890.

6. When the probe is connected, the probe’s SSID shows in green
text on the Wi-Fi button.

If the mobile device disconnects from the probe, tap the Wi-Fi
button to reconnect.

Note

The password is the same (1234567890) for all
probes. You cannot change the password.

If your mobile device shows a message about no
internet access, choose to stay connected to the
probe.

If your mobile device has a VPN connection, you
must disconnect it before the device can connect to
the probe.

Some mobile devices disconnect from the probe if
you do not use the probe for several minutes.

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2 seconds

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Wi-Fi
<Network name>

FI-3000_xxxxxxxx

Serial
number

Serial number
Probe’s password:
1234567890

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Blue: UPC

MPO bulkhead tip,

12 to 24 fibers, UPC

You can put the MPO key
on either side. Be sure to set
the in the app.
See “Set the Key Position”on
page 13.

Green: APC

MPO bulkhead tip,

12 to 24 fibers, APC

MPO bulkhead tip,

16 to 32 fibers, UPC

MPO Adapters

Attach an adapter to a tip
to inspect MPO patch cord
connectors.

Slot and key

12 to 24 fibers, UPC

12 to 24 fibers,

UPC or APC

16 to 32 fibers,

UPC or APC

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Tips and Adapters

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Set Up a Project

You can set up a maximum of 100 projects.

• To change settings in the current project: On the Live View
screen tap then tap the current project.

• To create a new project: Tap Manage Projects then tap Add.

• To change settings in project: Tap Manage Projects, tap a
checkbox to select one project, then tap Edit.

• To change the the current project: Tap a project on the Projects
screen so that a box shows around the project.

Enter a name for your project. A project name can have a
maximum of 30 characters.

Operator Enter the name of the technician who will use the probe.

An operator name can have a maximum of 30 characters.

Select the correct test limit for the job.

Select the end type with the correct number of fibers.

To create a list of sequential cable IDs, enter the First ID and
Last ID for the list.

When you save results, you can use the IDs sequentially, or
you can select or create a different ID for a result.

• An ID can have a maximum of 60 characters.

• A project can have a maximum of 5000 IDs.

• Only alphanumeric characters increment.

• The characters in each position in the First ID and Last ID
must have the same format:

The IDs must be the same length.

The characters in each position must be the same type

(letters, numbers, or symbols).

The characters in each position must be the same case.

The IDs show in red text if the formats do not match.

You select this setting when you save a result. On the Save

screen, you can select or to specify

which end of the cable you tested.

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You can attach the MPO inspection tips to the probe with the MPO
key on the left or right, as shown in Figure 6. This lets you rotate
the probe when a cabinet door or other surface is in the way of the
probe’s handle (Figure 7).

The setting at the bottom of the Live View screen lets
you make the fiber numbers on endface diagrams agree with the
numbers on the connector.

• Set the to the key
position you use on the probe.

• Set the to the
opposite side from the key position you use on the probe.

When you set the correctly for the type of adapter,
fiber number 1 is in the upper-right corner of the endface image.

MPO key MPO key

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Slot for the key

Key on the left side
of the probe

Down Adapters

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Inspect an Endface

Insert the probe tip into a bulkhead connector, or into an
adapter attached to a patch cord (Figure 8).

The app shows a live image of the endface. You can adjust the
image as shown in Figure 9.

Press to focus the image if necessary, then press or tap

Test on your mobile device.

3. When the LEDs on the probe show the pass ( ) or fail ( )

result, you can remove the probe from the connector.

4. After the probe transmits the test results to your device, the
app shows the TEST RESULT SUMMARY screen. You can then
Save or the result or tap the endface graphic to see
detailed results. See “Endface Image Screens” on page 17.

To see the live image again, tap or Live.

Patch cord

Adapter*

* The adapter’s key position affects the fiber numbers

in your test results. See “Set the Key Position” on
page 13.

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Inspect an Endface

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To zoom in or out or to
move the image, use the
finger gestures supported by
your device.

To quickly go back to 1:1
magnification, tap Center.

To focus the live image,
press on the probe,
tap on your
mobile device, or use the
focus controls.

If you turn on the

setting,
the probe focuses the image
when you press

or tap
Test. To change the setting,
tap then tap Settings.

To see the high-resolution
image that the probe
analyzes for test results, tap

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Test

Note

The image will be too dark to analyze if you use a UPC
tip on the probe to inspect an APC endface.

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To see a high-resolution image of the endface in a test result
(Figure 10), tap the endface graphic on the TEST RESULT
SUMMARY screen.

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To zoom in or out or to move the image, use the finger gestures
supported by your device.

To hide or see the overlay, tap the image where there is no endface.

To see details about the defects on a fiber endface, zoom in slightly on
the endface on the VIEW ALL screen, then tap the endface.

• The IMAGE tab shows the endface with defects highlighted.

• Tap the DEFECTS tab to see more details. See Figure 11.

You can swipe the screen to scroll through the endfaces.

Tap Save to save the result in the active project.

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• The DEFECTS tab shows the number and
size of the and Defects in and
around the fiber's core.

• Scratches and defects in zones that fail
show in red.

• You can swipe the screen to scroll
through the endfaces.

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DEFECTS tab

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Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical cleaner
such as the Quick Clean™ fiber endface cleaner. Figure 12 shows
how to use a Quick Clean cleaner to clean MPO connectors. For
details, see the documentation included with the cleaner.

Remove and secure
the guide cap

CLICK!

Push straight into
the connector

Open the
guide cap

CLICK!

Push straight
into the plug

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You can send the endface image or test report for a saved result to
an email recipient or social media account.

Note

To transmit the result you select to share, you might
need to disconnect your mobile device from the
probe then connect to the internet.

Tap on any results screen.

In the window, select or PDF
Report, then tap .

If you selected , the window shows
the details you can select to include.

3. Select a destination for the result.

On the Live View screen, tap .

On the screen, select the results you want to share,
then tap .

3. In the window, select or PDF
Report, then tap .

If you selected , the window shows
the details you can select to include.

4. Select a destination for the result.

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On the Live View screen, tap then tap Manage Projects.

On the Projects screen, tap the project you want to share, then
tap .

3. In the window, select or PDF
Report, then tap .

If you selected , the window shows
the details you can select to include.

4. Select a destination for the result.

Note

Images you share from some Android devices might
have lower resolution than the images from the
probe.

You can view complete results, rename or delete results, and delete
projects.

On the Live View screen, tap , then select one or more
results or tap one result. The and buttons are at the
bottom of the screens.

On the Live View screen, tap then tap Manage Projects.

On the Projects screen, tap a project.

3. On the PROJECT SUMMARY screen, tap a result.

The and buttons are at the bottom of the
screen.

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On the Live View screen, tap then tap Manage Projects.

On the Projects screen, select one or more projects, then tap

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• The FI-IN app can turn off the probe after you do nothing with
the probe for 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes.

• If you turn off the
while it is connected to the app.

• If the probe is not connected to the app, it turns off after you
do nothing with the probe for 10 minutes.

In the

If necessary, tap the slider to turn it on.

3. Tap

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app, tap then tap Settings.

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, tap a time period, then tap

function, the probe stays on

Learn More

The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions
about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable
testing techniques and technology.

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To access the Knowledge Base, log on to
then click SUPPORT >

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Accessories

For a complete list of options and accessories visit the Fluke
Networks website at .

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Maintenance

Warning

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• Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild
soap. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers.

• If the probe’s lens is dirty, remove the tip then clean the lens
with optical-grade cleaning supplies.

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Contact Fluke Networks for information on authorized Fluke
Networks Service Centers.

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This product uses freeRTOS and FatFS software. The software
license statements and files that contain the binary and source
code for the open source software are on the disk supplied with
the product. These files are provided to meet legal requirements.
You do not need these files to use the probe. For more

Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. For
more contact information, visit our website.

Operating: -10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F)
Storage: -10 °C to +60 °C (+14 °F to +140 °F)

Operating: 0 % to 95 % (32° F to 95° F, 0° C to 35°C)
RH non-condensing

Storage: 0 % to 95 % (95° F to 113° F, 35° C to 45°C)
RH non-condensing

Operating: 4,000 m (13,123 ft) (3,200 m (10,499 ft)
with AC adapter)

Storage: 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

2 g, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 30 g shock

~ 1200 x 400, 10 frames per second

4800 µm x 1600 µm

view

Low magnification:
High magnification: 680 µm x 510 µm

Coaxial blue LED

3 seconds

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Connectors inspected 1 x 8 (8 fibers), 1 x 12 (8, 10, or 12 fibers), 1 x 16 (16

fibers), 2 x 12 (16, 20, or 24 fibers), 2 x 16 (32 fibers)

Less than 2 seconds per fiber

5 Megapixel 1/4-inch CMOS sensor

610 µm x 460 µm

1 µm

LED, >100,000 hour life

Coaxial blue LED

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White LED

Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh
Life: 10.8 hours typical
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Charging temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C

(+32 °F to +104 °F)

Power adapter Input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz

Output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum
Class II

Frequency ranges: 2.4 GHz (2412 MHz to 2462 MHz)
Output power: <100 mW

Wi-Fi radio SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3220MOD Wireless

Microcontroller Module
(IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Brand: Texas Instruments
Model: CC3220MODSF12MOB
FCC ID: Z64-CC3220MOD
Band: 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
Output: 0.1074 W
Manufacturer: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Address: 12500 TI BLVD., Dallas Texas, 75243

IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2

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EMC IEC 61326-1: Controlled Electromagnetic

Environment; IEC 61326-2-1
CISPR 11: Group 2, Class A
Group 2: Equipment contains ISM RF equipment

in which radio-frequency energy in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 400 GHz is intentionally
generated and used or only used, in the form
of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or
capacitive coupling, for the treatment of material or
inspection/analysis purposes.

Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all
establishments other than domestic and those
directly connected to a low voltage power supply
network which supplies buildings used for domestic
purposes. There may be potential difficulties in
ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other
environments, due to conducted and radiated
disturbances.

USA (FCC): 47 CFR 15 Intentional Radiators:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. (15.19). Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Fluke could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
(15.21)

Emissions which exceed the levels required by CISPR
11 can occur when the Product is connected to a
test object.

168 mm x 137 mm x 54 mm (6.625 in x 5.375 in x

2.125 in) (with no dust cap or adapter tip)
Length with dust cap: 191 mm (7.5 in)

326 gm (11.5 oz) (with dust cap and no adapter tip)

* For more information, go to www.flukenetworks.com/support/manuals, select the

product name, then find “Radio Frequency Data for Class A” in the list of manuals.

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