VIAVI INX 660 Probe Microscope for Automated Single Fiber Connector Inspection
Handheld fiber inspection probe microscope that automates single fiber connector inspection and analysis, with semi-automated multifiber inspection.
- Field of view (single fiber)
- 1000 x 1425 μm
- Field of view (multifiber)
- 4750 x 1425 μm
- View modes
- Live, Inspected
- Magnification modes
- Low, High (with auto center)
Overview
The VIAVI INX 660 Inspection Probe Microscope is a handheld field instrument for inspecting and analyzing fiber optic connector end-faces. It is optimized for field use and supports VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA). It automates each step of the inspection process: test setup, tip configuration, end-face image focus and capture, end-face image analysis, and result storage.
According to the manufacturer, a complete inspection cycle for a simplex connector takes under 5 seconds. The user attaches the appropriate tip and mates it with the connector end-face, which triggers automated inspection.
AutoID inspection tips
The INX 660 uses FPT inspection tips made of stainless steel with integrated AutoID technology. The tip configures the microscope for the connector under inspection, so optical settings and the most recent analysis profile are applied without manual setup. The tips use a single-piece design with a fast-threading coupling collar. The INX 660 and INX 760 microscopes use the same simplex inspection tips.
Multifiber inspection
Multifiber connectors are inspected in a semi-automated, prompted mode with dedicated INX 660 tips. The operator turns a manual panning wheel to each indicated position and captures an image. The microscope stitches the captures together and runs pass/fail analysis for the entire connector.
Design and connectivity
The microscope has a textured, ergonomic handle that can be gripped with or without gloves, an energy-absorbing protective overmold, a field-serviceable battery and a glove-compatible touch display. It has WiFi and Bluetooth, connects to the VIAVI TPA ecosystem through VIAVI Mobile Tech and StrataSync, and works with ReportPRO PC reporting software.
Key Features
- True Automated Inspection automates setup, focus, capture, analysis and results storage
- End-to-end inspection in under 5 seconds for a simplex connector
- AutoID inspection tips auto-configure the microscope for the connector under inspection
- Optical settings and most recent analysis profile applied automatically
- Rugged stainless-steel, single-piece tips with fast-threading coupling collar
- Semi-automated multifiber connector inspection with automatic image stitching
- VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA) and StrataSync enabled
- High-visibility status LED band
- Bright glove-compatible touch display for indoor and outdoor use
- Protective over-mold and ergonomic one-handed design
- Field serviceable battery
- WiFi and Bluetooth enabled
- USB-C port
Specifications
| Field of view (single fiber) | 1000 x 1425 μm |
|---|---|
| Field of view (multifiber) | 4750 x 1425 μm |
| View modes | Live, Inspected |
| Magnification modes | Low, High (with auto center) |
| Focus | Auto (on insert, on trigger) |
| Image analysis | Auto (IEC 61300-3-35 edition 2 or 3, user defined) |
| Auto focus + image analysis time |
≤ 4 s
single fiber
|
| Save action | manual, auto (if pass, if fail, always) |
|---|---|
| Save time |
≤ 1 s
single fiber
|
| Storage | ≤ 10,000 single fiber, ≤ 1,500 multifiber, or proportional distribution |
| Hard buttons | Power, Trigger |
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| Display | 320 x 240-pixel (2.4 in) color backlit touch screen |
| Status indicators | LED ring, power/battery charging LED, speaker |
| Power supply | 5V/2.1A USB AC adapter |
|---|---|
| Battery | Li-ion (field serviceable) |
| Wired connectivity | USB-C port with optional locking mount |
|---|---|
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth® 5.2 BLE, WiFi 802.11b/g/n |
| VIAVI TPA compatibility | VIAVI Mobile Tech 5.6 or later, StrataSync 17.0 or later |
| PC reporting software | ReportPRO™ |
| Operation temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
|---|---|
| Operation humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Dimensions (L x H x W), without a tip |
253 x 191 x 60 mm (9.9 x 7.5 x 2.4 in)
without a tip
|
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x H x W), with an LC tip |
275 x 191 x 60 mm (10.8 x 7.5 x 2.4 in)
with an LC tip
|
| Weight |
0.4 kg (0.9 lb.)
without a tip
|
| Tip types |
Simplex; Semi-auto multifiber (rows ≤ 2, fibers/row ≤ 16)
FPT simplex and semi-automated multifiber tips supported; duplex and fully automated multifiber tips are not supported
|
|---|---|
| Tip identification | Integrated AutoID technology |
| Tip construction | Stainless steel with threaded mounting nut and tether point |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Service providers
- MSOs
- FTTx installers
- Field single fiber connector inspection
- Multifiber connector inspection
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| INX-660-KIT1 | INX 660 kit with LC/PC and SC/PC bulkhead tips — INX 660 Microscope: Automated Simplex Inspection, BT WiFi Connectivity. Tips: Bulkhead tips for LC/PC, SC/PC. Mating adapters: LC duplex, SC duplex. Accessories: Tip cover, tip storage case, USB charging adapter and cable, carrying case |
| INX-660-KIT2 | INX 660 kit with LC/PC, LC/APC, SC/PC and SC/APC bulkhead tips — INX 660 Microscope: Automated Simplex Inspection, BT WiFi Connectivity. Tips: Bulkhead tips for LC/PC, LC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC. Mating adapters: LC duplex, SC duplex. Accessories: Tip cover, tip storage case, USB charging adapter and cable, carrying case |
| INX-660-KIT3 | INX 660 kit with MPO/APC, LC/PC and SC/PC bulkhead tips — INX 660 Microscope: Automated Simplex Inspection, BT WiFi Connectivity. Tips: Bulkhead tips for MPO/APC, LC/PC, SC/PC. Mating adapters: MPO, LC duplex, SC duplex. Accessories: Tip cover, tip storage case, USB charging adapter and cable, carrying case |
| FPT-MPO-COUPLER | MPO Bulkhead Mating Adapter for INX |
| ZP-HW-00457 | SC Duplex Bulkhead Mating Adapter |
| ZP-HW-00458 | LC Duplex Bulkhead Mating Adapter |
| FPP-INX7-HOLSTER | Holster for INX 660 and 760 microscopes |
| FPP-INX6-TIPC | Tip Cover for INX 660 and 760 microscopes |
| FPP-INX7-TIPC | Tip Cover for INX 660 and 760 microscopes |
| FPP-INX-TCASE1 | Tip Case |
| FPP-INX7-BATTERY | Rechargeable Battery for INX 660 and 760 microscopes |
| FCPP-PS1 | USB Output AC Input Charger with US EU UK AU Adapters |
| FBPP-DPAC9 | Type C USB Male to Type A USB Male Cable |
| FCLP-LAN-10 | Tip Lanyard 10 cm |