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Fiber End Face Interferometer & Microscope
NorthLab Interferometer, ProView XD – for connectors
The ProView XD is a highly advanced interferometer for precise measurement and inspection of fiber end faces with diameters from 220 to 1200 µm. The interferometer is specifically designed for production lines where a simple, fast and very accurate end face inspection is required. But the ProView XD is also well suited for R&D environments and for connector maintenance purposes.
In many cases an interferometric fringe pattern can be very complicated to analyse and understand. For ease of use and optimal inspection speed the ProView XD includes highly advanced and fully automatic functions for 2D and 3D topographic analyses of the end face surface. The software automatically indicates the radius and angle of the end face.
To simplify the inspection process even further the ProView XD can be set to a “PASS/FAIL” mode. This function allows the operator to simply determine the end face quality via colour codes on the image.
In addition to angle and radius inspection the ProView XD can also be used to measure several other properties such as fiber diameters and distance between defined points etc.
The ProView XD – for connectors is delivered with a pre-mounted standard SMA, FC/PC, ST/PC or LD80 connector holder. There is also an optional universal v-groove clamp assembly available for inspection of bare fibers. Custom made holders or clamps can be offered on request.
The ProView XD has a compact design which makes it ideal for a production bench and to be used side-by-side with cleavers, polishing stations, ultrasonic cleaners and other preparation tools. The ProView XD is connected and powered via an USB 3.0 cable and hosted by an external PC (not included).
- For end faces with diameters from 220 to 1200 μm
- 2D and 3D topography
- Fringe & Inspection mode from PC Controller GUI
- Very fast inspection time with automatic angle estimation
- Optional use of PASS/FAIL radius and angle indication
- Inspection of end face properties such as flatness, perpendicularity,
- hackles and contamination
- Grab and save 2D and 3D images and connector data
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