High resolution optics
Resolve surface details as small as 0.53 µm.
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.
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.
Specification
System
Measurement technique:
non-contact; Phase Shift Mireau interferometry
Lens:
NA=0.52; reference flatness error < λ/50
Illuminator:
blue LED (450 nm)
Field of view:
d=0.4 mm
Lateral resolution:
0.53 µm
Magnification:
900× (the digital zoom turned off)
Focus:
auto
Maximum image size:
2590 × 1940 px
Best suitable for connectors/ferrules (PC and APC):
SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000
Measurement
Measurement mode:
phase shift
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.
3.5* - 21** sec (single fiber)
* High Speed mode, Monochrome 9 Frames algorithm, 55MHz (standard connector)
** High Precision mode, Monochrome 50 Frames algorithm, 55MHz (standard connector)
Repeatability C.F.*:
*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements (connector fixed).
ROC: 0.03 %
Fiber Height: 0.17 nm
Angles:
0.0004 deg
Apex Offset: 0.06
µm
Repeatability C.R.*:
*Values calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector between measurements (connector reloaded).
ROC: 0.06 %
Fiber Height: 0.2 nm
Angles:
0.003 deg
Apex Offset: 0.6
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):
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 / Windows 7
Intel Core i5 / Core i7
3GB RAM or higher
Built-in Intel USB 2.0 controller
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-T, SMX-7QS, SMX-8QM-B
using fractional field of view
SC/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view
SC/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view (magnified)
SC/PC connector Measurement Results: Subtracted Surface 2D View (magnified)
SC/PC connector Measurement Results: Surface 3D view
0.5, 0.75, 1, 2 µm lines etched on fiber by X-ray lithography
Measurement Summary Report
Measurement results of an LC/PC connector with defects: 3D view and Measurement Report
