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Connector Pro2

 

Connector Pro2 is a portable, automated, non-contact Phase Shift Interferometer with configurable and extendible software for fast and highly accurate testing of fiber optic connectors (ST, FC, SC, LC) providing 3D topography surface parameters such as radius of curvature, apex offset, and fiber height , and other defects.

 

  • Non-contact
    Connector is not contaminated or damaged.

     

  • Blue LED (472 nm) and precision optical components
    Vertical accuracy 1nm; high lateral resolution allowing detection of fine defects and measurement of defects with width of 1um and more.

     

  • Extra-stable integrated stage with 5 degrees of freedom
    Quick and easy adjustment (Focusing ring; X,Y linears; X,Y tilts; Tilt setscrew; X,Y linear setscrews).

     

  • Vibration resistance
    No expensive vibration-damping equipment required.

     

  • Compact size, lightweight
    Portability (120x130x180mm; 2.0 kg), economy of space.

     

  • Low power consumption
    No external power source, portable.

     

  • Digital CMOS Ultra II camera
    No frame grabber required.

     

  • Flash RAM
    Quick hardware installation and capability of storing the individual settings within the microscope.

     

  • Simplicity of use
    Simply insert a connector into a holder and initiate a measurement.

     

  • Standards
    Allow the user to certify the accuracy of the measurements.

     

  • Configurable and extendible software using COM technology
    Allows upgrading and creation of new applications and modules.


Connector Pro2 is an automated, non-contact Phase Shift Interferometer with configurable and extendible software for fast and highly accurate testing of fiber optic connectors (ST, FC, SC, LC) providing 3D topography surface parameters and Defects Detection. Every measurement displays and characterizes the polished connector endface providing surface information such as ferrule radius of curvature, apex offset of polish, apex offset angle, and fiber protrusion/under-cut.


Connector Pro2 incorporates an extra stable integrated stage with 5 independent degrees of freedom providing quick and easy adjustment. The microscope in Connector Pro2 has a built-in high resolution Mireau interferometry objective. To perform an inspection, simply insert the connector into a connector holder and initiate the measurement.

 

The Interferometer's stage and connector holder are firmly attached to the objective, which provides extreme vibration resistance. As a result, no vibration damping equipment is required. InspectorI's compact size is ideal for facilities with limited bench space. Moreover, it is portable and no external power supply is required.

 

Connector Pro2 software automatically acquires interferometric data and calculates the parameters of the sample. It provides measurements visualization and printing in addition to storing the result in the Database.



 

 

System

Measurement Technique: non-contact; three-dimensional; optical Phase Shift Mireau Interferometry
Objectives: 12.1X optical magnification, A=0.52
Illuminator: monochrome blue LED (472 nm)
Field of View: 0.4x0.4 mm
Magnification: x600 with a 19” monitor and the digital zoom turned off
Focus: manual
Measurement Array: selectable; up to 800x800 px

Measurement Range

Radius of Curvature: 2 mm – flat
Apex Offset: 0 – 150 µm
Vertical Accuracy: 1 nm
Lateral Resolution: 1 µm
Total Measurement Time: 2 sec
Repeatability: radius of curvature – 0.1 mm
fiber height – less than 1 nm
apex offset – 1 µm

Facilities and Environment

Temperature: +5°C… +40°C
Pressure: 700 – 850 mm mercury
Relative Humidity: 0 – 95%

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions (HxWxL): 120x130x180 mm
Weight: 2.0 kg

Power

Power Consumption: Supplied by USB cable

System Requirements

Minimal: Pentium II-400, 128M RAM; 1024x768 Color monitor
Recommended: Pentium 4 2 GHZ, 256M RAM; 1280x1024, 19” monitor
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