Connector Pro3

Connector Pro3 is an automated, non-contact Phase Shift Interferometry microscope with configurable and extendible software for fast and highly accurate testing of MT fiber optic connectors providing 3D topography surface parameters. 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.

Non-contact
Connector is not contaminated or damaged.
White LED (472 nm) and precision optical components
Vertical accuracy 1nm
Extra-stable integrated stage
5 degrees of freedom (focusing ring; X,Y knobs, X,Y locks; X,Y tilts, tilts lock), quick and easy adjustment
Vibration resistance
No expensive vibration-damping equipment required.
Compact size, lightweight
Portability (125x145x225 mm; 3.3 kg), economy of space.
Low power consumption
No external power source, portable.
Digital SMX-110M camera
No frame grabber required.
Flash RAM
Quick hardware installation and capability of storing the individual settings within the interferometer.
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.

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

Connector Pro3'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.

Connector Pro3's compact size is ideal for facilities with limited bench space. Moreover, it is portable, no external power supply is required.

Connector Pro3 software automatically acquires interferometric data and calculates the parameters of the sample. It provides measurements visualization and printing in addition to storing the results in the Database.

System

Measurement Technique:

non-contact; three-dimensional; optical Phase Shift Mireau Interferometry

Objectives:

2X optical magnification, A=0.2

Illuminator:

monochrome red LED (650 nm) and white LED

Field of View:

4.9x3.9 mm

Magnification:

x100 with a 19” monitor and the digital zoom turned off

Focus:

automatic

Measurement Array:

selectable; up to 1200x300 px

Sample Stage:

holder for MT connectors

Performance

Vertical Accuracy:

1 nm

Lateral Resolution:

3.8 µm

Data Acquisition Time:

30 sec

Facilities and Environment

Temperature:

+5°C… +40°C

Pressure:

700 – 850 mm mercury

Relative Humidity:

0 – 95%

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions (HxWxL):

125x145x225 mm

Weight:

3.3 kg

Power

Power Consumption:

Supplied by USB cable

System Requirements

Minimal:

Pentium II-400, 128M RAM; 1024x768 Color monitor

Recommended:

Pentium III 1GHZ, 256M RAM; 1280x1024, 19” monitor