SMX-7QS Interferometer

Features

High resolution 2D and 3D surface profiles

Explore surface details as small as 1.1 µm.

Fast measurements

Measure single fiber connector in 5 - 6 seconds.

Compact and portable design

Make high quality measurements in the field.

Automated inspection software

Measure radius of curvature, apex offset, fiber height, core dip, etc.

Compliance to industry standards

Test per IEC, Telcordia or your own Pass/Fail criteria.

SMX-7QS Interferometer brochure

Specifications

System

Measurement technique:

non-contact; Michelson interferometry

Lens:

NA = 0.25; reference flatness error < λ/50

Illuminator:

green LED (530 nm)

Field of view:

d = 0.85 mm

Lateral resolution:

1.1 µm

Magnification:

500× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:

manual and short range auto

Maximum image size:

2590 x 1940 px

Best suitable for connectors/ferrules (PC and APC):

SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000, SMA, MT-RJ

Measurement

Measurement mode:

phase shift and white light

Scanning and calculation time:

Measurement time doesn't include time for auto focus; may vary depending on computer performance and connector end face shape.

5* - 6** sec (single fiber); 42*** sec (MT-RJ)
* High Speed mode, Monochrome 9 Frames algorithm, 48 MHz (standard connector)
** High Precision mode, White Light algorithm, 48 MHz (connector with extremely small ROC)
*** High Precision mode, White Light algorithm, 24 MHz (standard MT-RJ connector)

Repeatability C.F.*:

*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements (connector fixed).

ROC: 0.1 %
Fiber Height: 0.3 nm
Angles: 0.0001 deg
Apex Offset: 0.02 µm

Repeatability C.R.*:

*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector between measurements (connector reloaded).

ROC: 0.16 %
Fiber Height: 0.4 nm
Angles: 0.006 deg
Apex Offset: 0.50 µm

Recommended Environment

Temperature:

+20°C… +24°C

Pressure:

700 – 850 mm mercury

Humidity:

5 – 95%, non-condensing

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions (H × W × L):

93 × 130 × 150 mm (3.66 × 5.12 × 5.9 inches)

Weight:

2.2 kg (4.8 lbs)

Power

Power consumption:

5 V, 0.7 A maximum, charged from PC via two USB cables

System Requirements

Recommended:

Windows XP / Windows 7
Intel Core i5 / Core i7
3GB RAM or higher
Built-in Intel USB 2.0 controller

Accessories

SMX-F-1.25/PC1.25/PC connector fixture for measuring LC and MU connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-1.25/APC-MUMU/APC connector fixture for measuring MU connectors with APC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-1.25/APC-LCLC/APC connector fixture for measuring LC connectors with APC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-1.25/APC-Ar1.25/APC connector fixture for measuring 1.25 mm ARINC 801 connectors with APC end face (with 30° key).
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-1.6/PC1.6/PC connector fixture for measuring 1.6 mm connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-2/PC2.0/PC connector fixture for measuring 2.0 mm connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-2.5/PC2.5/PC connector fixture for measuring SC, FC and ST connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-2.5/APC-SCSC/APC connector fixture for measuring SC connectors with APC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

SMX-F-2.5/APC-FC-RSMX-F-2.5/APC-FC-NFC/APC-R connector fixture for measuring FC connectors of type R (key width is 2 mm) with APC end face.
FC/APC-N connector fixture for measuring FC connectors of type N (key width is 2.14 mm) with APC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B