Fluke FiberInspector FT500 Instruction Sheet

FT500

FiberInspectorTM Mini Video

Microscope

Instruction Sheet

The FT500 FiberInspectorTM Mini video microscope is a hand-held, 200x
magnification probe and display used to inspect fiber optic end-faces
on patch cord and bulkhead connectors.

The video microscope comes with the following:

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FT500 probe and display

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AC adapter/charger

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Standard probe tip set (ST, SC, and universal 2.5 mm)

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Hex key

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Instruction sheet

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Soft carrying case

If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase
immediately.

Safety Information

WWarning

To avoid possible eye damage caused by hazardous
radiation, never look directly into optical output
connectors. Some sources produce invisible radiation that
can permanently damage your eyes.

To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
damage to the video microscope:

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Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts are
inside.

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Use only the ac adapter/charger provided to power
the display and charge the battery.

PN 2822112 (English) February 2007 Rev. 2 2/08

©2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery for about 4 hours before using battery power for
the first time. To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter/charger
and set the switch on the display to OFF/CHARGE. The LED on the ac
adapter/charger is red during charging and green when charging is
complete. A fully-charged battery lasts about 3 hours when the
display is on continuously.

WWarning

To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the video microscope, use only the ac adapter/
charger provided to power the display and charge the
battery.

The battery charges only when the display’s power switch is
in the OFF/CHARGE position.

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