SMX-QD10 Interferometer

SMX-QD10 is a green light interferometer for inspection of single fiber connectors of ST, FC, SC, LC, MU, E2000 (PC and APC), MIL-ST (M83522/16, MIL-C-83522), M29504/14 (MIL-PRF-29504/14) types, small format multi fiber connectors of MT-RJ (PC and APC) and SMA 905, SMA 906 types.

SMX-QD10 interferometer provides white light mode for scanning connector surfaces with discontinuities up to 25 microns. The interferometer provides a practical resolution of 1 micron for inspection of small features such as a fiber buffer and for detection of connector defects.

Features

High resolution 2D/3D surface profiles

The 3D surface view enables you to see the volume image of the fiber and the ferrule. Explore surface details.

Fast scan modes

Measure single fiber in 1-4 seconds.

Wide range of fixtures

Inspect single-fiber connectors, ferrules, bare fibers, MS termini, both PC and APC.

High contrast optics

Inspect connnectors made of different materials (glass, metal, plastic) and buffer zones.

Compliance to industry standards

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

Automated inspection software

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

Configurable report generation and data archival

Document your results your way.

 

Specifications

System

Measurement technique:
non-contact; Linnik interferometry

Lens:
NA=0.25; reference flatness error < λ/50

Illuminator:
green LED (530 nm)

Field of view:
d=1.4 mm

Lateral resolution:
1 µm

Magnification:
750× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:
auto

Maximum image size:
3000 × 2200 px

Best suitable for connectors/ferrules (PC and APC):
SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000, MT-RJ

Measurement

Measurement mode:
phase shift and white light

Measurement range:
Radius of curvature: 1 mm – flat
Apex offset: 0 - 250 µm

Scanning and calculation time:

Measurement time doesn't include time for auto focus; may vary depending on computer performance and connector end face shape.
0.9* - 3.5** sec (single fiber)
29*** sec (MTRJ) * High Speed mode, Monochrome 9 Frames algorithm, 48MHz (standard connector)
** High Precision mode, White Light algorithm, 48MHz (standard connector)
*** High Precision mode, White Light algorithm, 24MHz (standard MTRJ connector)

Repeatability C.F.*:

*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements (connector fixed).
ROC: 0.3 %
Fiber Height: 0.3 nm
Angles: 0.0001 deg
Apex Offset: 0.12 µm

Repeatability C.R.*:

*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector between measurements (connector reloaded).
ROC: 0.16 %
Fiber Height: 0.2 nm
Angles: 0.006 deg
Apex Offset: 1.93 µm

Recommended Environment

Temperature:
+20°C… +24°C

Pressure:
700 – 850 mm mercury

Humidity:
60 – 80%

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions (H × W × L):
105 × 145 × 215 mm (4.13 × 5.7 × 8.46 inches)

Weight:
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)

Power

Power consumption:
12 V, 1 A maximum

System Requirements

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

Accessories

1.25/PC holder

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

MU/APC holder

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

LC/APC holder

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 Ar

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

1.25/PC holder

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

LC/APC holder

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

 
LC/APC holder

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

SC/APC holder

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

FC/APC

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

 
E2000/PC holder

SMX-F-E2000/PCE2000/PC connector fixture
for measuring E2000 connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

E2000/APC holder

SMX-F-E2000/APCE2000/APC connector fixture
for measuring E2000 connectors with APC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

LC/PC Duplex

SMX-F-LC/PC-DLC/PC Duplex connector fixture
for measuring LC Duplex connectors with PC end face.
Used with SMX-QS04-B, SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

 
3.2/SMA

SMX-F-SMA/PC3.2/SMA connector fixture
for measuring SMA 905 and SMA 906 connectors.
Used with SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM-B

MTRJ FER/PC holder

SMX-F-MTRJ/PCMTRJ/PC ferrule fixture
for measuring MT-RJ ferrules with PC end face.
Used with SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM, SMX-8QM-B

MTRJ FER/APC holder

SMX-F-MTRJ/APCMTRJ/APC ferrule fixture
for measuring MT-RJ ferrules with APC end face.
Used with SMX-7QS, SMX-7QS-T, SMX-8QM, SMX-8QM-B

 

* using fractional field of view

Sample Images

Accessories summary

Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL, 3D

MT-RJ connector Measurement Results: Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL, 3D

Surface restoration in white light 3D view

SMA FP 2 Fibers connector Measurement Results: Surface restoration in white light 3D view

SC/PC connector Measurement Results: ModulMap 3D view


SC/PC connector Measurement Results: viewing scratches

SC/PC connector Measurement Results: viewing scratches (magnified)

ST/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view


LC/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view

SC/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view

Quality Control Report with LC/PC connector scanned


1 fiber SMA connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D View