3D Microscopy

SMX-QM50

Interferometer SMX-QM50

High-end white light interferometer SMX-QM50 is an ideal two-in-one solution for manufacturers of multi fiber and single fiber connectors. Its large field of view is suitable for inspection of MT/PC, MT/APC, MT-RJ, SMA 905, SMA 906 connectors in a single scan. The high lateral resolution is an additional advantage for measurements of ST, FC, SC, LC, MU, APC and other single fiber connectors.

The optical objective is built integrated inside the stage, which provides extreme vibration resistance. No vibration damping table is needed and device can work in a noisy manufacturing or repair facility.

SMX-QM50 features autofocus with long range, which simplifies and speeds up the measurement procedure.

SMX-QM50 interferometer is supplied with the ISI (Interferometric Surface Inspection) analytical software.

 

Features

  • Non-contact: Connector is not contaminated or damaged
  • Vibration resistance: No expensive vibration-damping equipment required
  • Precision and rugged design using custom engineered optics, cameras, electronics, piezo phase shift and stepper motor systems providing repeatability among different devices and different operators
  • Precision fixtures eliminating the need for tedious positioning and focusing of connectors
  • Precision and high resolution optics in addition to 6.6 megapixel digital camera allowing inspection of fiber buffer zone and detection of defects
  • Large field of view up to 5 mm providing capability of testing MT connectors in one scan, eliminating errors due to stitching of several scans
  • Compact design, USB 2.0 interface, and built-in battery providing portability of the device
 

Specification

System

Measurement Technique:
non-contact; optical Phase Shift Mireau Interferometry
white light mode

Lens:
2× optical magnification, A=0.22; Mireau; reference flatness error < λ/25

Illuminator:
green LED (530 nm)

Field of View:
5.2×3.8  mm

Magnification:
150× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:
automatic

Measurement Array:
selectable, max 3000 × 2200 px

Connector/Ferrule Fixture:
fixtures for MT/PC, MT/APC, SMA, MT-RJ connectors/ferrules;
custom sample fixtures

Measurement

Measurement range:
Lateral resolution: 1.75 µm
Height resolution: 30 nm

Scanning and Calculation Time *:
6 sec

Repeatability C.F. **:
ROC: 0.7 %
Fiber Height: 2.6 nm
Angles: 0.0003 deg

Repeatability C.R. ***:
ROC: 3.6 %
Fiber Height: 7 nm
Angles: 0.01 deg

* Autofocus time is not included to measurement time
** Repeatability C.F. (connector fixed) values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements.
*** Repeatability C.R. (connector reloaded) values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector in fixture between measurements.

Recommended Environment

Temperature:
+20°C… +24°C

Pressure:
700 – 850 mm mercury

Relative Humidity:
60 – 80%

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions (H × W × L):
110 × 145 × 240 mm (4.33 × 5.7 × 9.45 inches)

Weight:
3.7 kg (8.16 lbs)

Power

Power Consumption:
12 V, 1 A maximum

System Requirements

Recommended:
Windows XP/2003 SP2+/7;
Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent with SSSE3 support,
2GB RAM or higher, 2MB of L2 cache or higher;
Built-in Intel USB 2.0 controller

 

Accessories

LC/PC Duplex

LC/PC Duplex fixture
for measurements of the LC Duplex connectors with PC end face.

FC/APC

FC/APC fixture
for measurements of the FC connectors with APC end face.

3.2/SMA

3.2/SMA 905 fixture
for measurements of the SMA 905 connectors.

1.6/PC

1.6/PC fixture
for measurements of the 1.6 mm connectors with PC end face.

 
SC/APC holder

SC/APC fixture
for measurements of the SC connectors with APC end face.

MU/APC holder

MU/APC fixture
for measurements of the MU connectors with APC end face.

LC/APC holder

LC/APC fixture
for measurements of the LC connectors with APC end face.

2.5/PC holder

2.5/PC fixture
for measurements of the SC, FC and ST connectors with PC end face.

 
1.25/PC holder

1.25/PC fixture
for measurements of the LC and MU connectors with PC end face.

MT/PC holder

MT/PC M and
MT/PC F fixtures

for measurements of the MT connectors with PC end face.

MT/APC holder

MT/APC M and
MT/APC F fixtures

for measurements of the MT connectors with APC end face.

 
 
MTRJ FER/APC holder

MTRJ/APC fixture
for measurements of the MTRJ ferrules with APC end face.

MT FER/APC holder

MT/APC fixture
for measurements of the MT ferrules with APC end face.

MT FER/PC holder

MT/PC fixture
for measurements of the ferrules with PC end face.

MTRJ FER/PC holder

MTRJ/PC fixture
for measurements of the MTRJ ferrules with PC end face.

 
E2000/PC holder

E2000/PC fixture
for measurements of the E2000 connectors with PC end face.

E2000/APC holder

E2000/APC fixture
for measurements of the E2000 connectors with APC end face.

2.0/PC holder

2.0/PC fixture
for measurements of the 2.0 mm connectors with PC end face.

 
 
 
MT12 connector Scan Results: Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Zoomed by the ISI Software the Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Zoomed by the ISI Software the Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Data Frame 2D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Data Frame 2D


MT12 connector Scan Results: Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 2D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Multifiber 3D

MT12 connector Scan Results: Multifiber 3D

MTP connector Scan Results: Zoomed by the ISI Software Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D


MTP connector Scan Results: nwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 3D

MTP connector Scan Results: Modulation Map RealTime 2D

MTP connector Scan Results: Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime WL 2D


Quality Control Report of the MTP Connector

Quality Control Report of the MTP Connector

Viewing of Guide Holes at Modulation Map RealTime 2D View

Viewing of Guide Holes at Modulation Map RealTime 2D View

Viewing of Guide Holes at Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime 2D View

Viewing of Guide Holes at Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime 2D View


Viewing of Guide Holes at Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime 3D View

Viewing of Guide Holes at Unwrapped Phase Map RealTime 3D View

7 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View

7 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View

1 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View

1 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View


2 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View

2 fiber SMA connector scan results: Surface 3D View

 
 
 
 

Sumix SMX-QM50 interferometer is supplied with the ISI (Interferometric Surface Inspection) analytical software.

Functionality

  • Long range autofocus
  • High quality live view images
  • 2D and 3D surface profiles
  • Rich set of controls (zoom, rotation, etc) for surface profiles understanding
  • Fast and automated measurements
  • Widest range of measured parameters
  • Compliance with industry standards
  • DB results storage
  • Raw data storage
  • Measurement report in MS Excel

Flexibility

  • User-defined Pass/Fail criteria
  • Configurable list of measured parameters
  • Inspection of non-standard (military or special) connectors
  • Compatibility with all Sumix interferometers

Interferometeric Surface Inspection (ISI) is a general purpose analytical software using various algorithms such as phase shift narrow band or white light methods. ISI provides 3D surface reconstruction of fiber optic connector end face and measures various parameters such as radius of curvature of polish, fiber heights, polish off set, etc. In addition ISI stores test results in database and organizes them with identifiers that represent several configurable variables, such as job name, operator, customer, description, etc.

Reports are generated for a test group (job) or for single test, including all or partial measurement results. 3D scratch detection is provided according to various zones and user defined criteria. The ISI software is flexible as scan parameters and view layouts are provided by configuration files.
Measurements of single fiber connectors display and characterize the polished connector end-face providing surface information, such as ferrule radius of curvature, apex offset of polish, apex offset angle, fiber protrusion/under-cut, etc. 3D scratch detection is provided according to various zones and user defined criteria.

Measurements of multifiber connectors display and characterize the polished connector end-face providing surface information, such as angle of the polish, fiber protrusion, planar height differential, flatness deviation, etc.

 

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Placing an Order

To place an order you can email/fax your official order (on your company's letterhead).

Warranty

Sumix Corporation provides one year of warranty, technical support and assistance for all the interferometer kits. Product warranty remains valid provided the product was properly installed and used.