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Fiber Inspection Microscopes

Microscopes for network maintenance, lab and manufacturing to inspect the end face of single and multi-fiber connectors for scratches, defects and contamination.

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MANTA series: handheld and benchtop use

Compact microscopes for endface inspection of all types of single and multi-fiber optical connectors, patch cords and bulkhead, including but not limited to: MT, MPO, SN-MT, MMC, LC, FC, SC, CS®, SN®, MDC, E2000™, MXC, PRIZM, QSFP, ARINC, MIL-38999, ODC®, Q-ODC®, SMA, High-power SMA, Avim, mini-Avim and more.

Fiber inspection microscope Manta HM

Manta HM

For applications where small defects matter.
Only one shot required to check a multi-fiber endface.

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Fiber inspection microscope Manta W+

Manta W+

The easiest and fastest MPO inspection.
Only one shot required to check a multi-fiber endface.

Fiber inspection microscope SMX-Manta

Manta+v2

Ideal for large fiber military connectors.
A multi-fiber endface is checked in two shots with a manual movement in between.

Which Manta to choose?

NEW! Compatibility with Android added to Manta HM to provide for field portability. Learn more

Benchtop Microscopes

Polaris

High-end fiber microscope for detailed inspection of single fiber and multi-fiber ferrules and patch cords, such as SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, MT, MTP®/MPO, both PC and APC polished.
High-resolution desktop unit.
Fully automated MPO endface inspection.

Polaris Benchtop Microscope
Polaris X Benchtop Microscope
Polaris X

High-end fiber microscope for detailed inspection of single fiber and multi-fiber ferrules and patch cords, such as SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, MT, MTP®/MPO, as well as objects requiring longer working distance like ODC connectors or MPO cassettes.
High-resolution desktop unit.
Fully automated MPO endface inspection.

Discontinued models:

Scopio B - Digital inspection probe for field use. Designed for visualization and analysis of single-fiber end faces.

Scopio A - Analog inspection probe for a simple visual check. Provided with 3.5" TFT display.

For single fiber inspections, we recommend to consider Manta+v2 portable microscope probe.

Comparison Chart

  Polaris Manta HM Manta W+ Manta+v2
Primarily designed for inspection of: single fiber and multi-fiber connectors single fiber, multi-fiber and SMA connectors single fiber, multi-fiber and SMA connectors single fiber, multi-fiber and SMA connectors
Type: Benchtop Handheld and benchtop Handheld and benchtop Handheld and benchtop
Field of view: d = 0.4 mm 4.2 × 2.8 mm 4.1 × 3.0 mm 2.4 × 1.8 mm
Defect size detection: 0.2 µm 0.5 µm 0.75 µm 0.75 µm
Optical resolution: 0.69 µm 1.5 µm 1.8 µm 1.8 µm
Price level:
Magnification: 1320×* 360×* 260×* 290×*
Focus: autofocus/manual autofocus/manual autofocus/manual autofocus/manual
Camera type: digital, USB 3.0 digital, USB 3.0 digital, USB 3.0 digital, USB 3.0
Power source: AC adapter USB 3.0 Port of PC USB 3.0 Port of PC USB 3.0/2.0 Port of PC
Cable: USB 3.0 USB 3.0, detachable USB 3.0, detachable USB 3.0, detachable
Compatible with: desktop PC, laptop desktop PC, laptop, tablet, Android phone** desktop PC, laptop, tablet desktop PC, laptop, tablet
Can be combined with polarity check: no yes yes no
Dimensions (H × W × L): 125 × 154 × 200 mm (4.92 × 6.06 × 78.74 inches) 77 × 36 × 249 mm (3 × 1.4 × 9.8 inches) 77 × 28 × 249 mm (3 × 1.1 × 9.8 inches) 75 × 28 × 233 mm (2.95 × 1.1 × 9.17 inches)
Weight: 4.6 kg (10.14 lbs) 491 g (1.08 lbs) 491 g (1.08 lbs) 475 g (1.05 lbs)

* Calculated for 24'’ screen (1920 × 1080)
** Currently - Google Pixel 5a or higher

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Polarity, Continuity and Fiber Sequence Verification

Polarity, Continuity and Endface Inspection Solution for MPO patch cords

Complete the end face inspection with polarity validation.

Easily check polarity of MPO, MT and SN-MT® cables with
MAX-Quantum and MAX-QM+ interferometers or
Manta HM and Manta W+ microscopes
by adding compact MPO Verifier and SN-MT Verifier modules to your system.