Advantage Multifiber System

 

The Norland Advantage Multifiber System is an automated non-contact interferometer designed for measuring  

 the end face geometry of fiber optic connector surfaces including multifiber connectors, fiber arrays, single and,  

  PC/APC connectors. The Advantage fiber combines the features of Norlands' renowned single fiber interferometer

 with an improved, higher-resolution multifiber interferometer system.   This combination yields the most versatile,

 easy-to-use system available today for fiber optic testing.  

 

  Specifically designed to measure the key 3D parameters of multifiber connectors, the Norland Advantage

  calculates the radius of curvature, fiber protrusion, angle of polish, differential fiber height and core dip on such

  connectors as MT, MPX, MPO and MiniMT. The system has the additional ability to measure single fiber

  connectors for radius of curvature, offset of polish, undercut, or protrusion on FC, ST®, SC, LC, and MU PC/APC

  type connectors. 

  The Advantage is a novel system that quickly switches between standard monochromatic phase

  shift interferometry (PSI) or white light (broadband scanning) interferometry to handle a wide range

  of surfaces. The monochromatic mode allows the system to quickly map smooth surfaces, while the white light

  mode uses the latest state-of-the-art technology to measure difficult, rough surfaces and eliminate ambiguities in  

  step heights. This method provides the "True View" that the monochromatic mode cannot always measure.

  Together, the two modes provide extra versatility for analyzing all types of connectors, for trouble shooting or

  process development and for measuring fiber protrusion, undercut, or push back, up to 10 microns above or below

  the ferrule surface.   This information is critical for controlling the polishing process and providing quality assurance of long term performance.

 

  The Norland Advantage Multifiber Interferometer System uses our patented “True Angle” mounting system with

  integral guide pins on the mounts to hold multifiber connectors and measure the angle of polish relative to the axis

  of the guide holes as specified by IEC.   Connectors slide into the mount with no extra fixtures or holders. To make

  it even simpler,our new Automatic Angle Calibration takes the user step by step through the calibration process,so

  that no knowledge of interferometry is required to operate the instrument. With these features, no other system is

  more accurate or easier to use.  

  The Advantage has a wide 1000 micron field of view to provide high resolution to give the most robust,accurate

  and repeatable measurements for fiber heights and core dip. MiniMT connectors can be measured in a single scan.

  MT connectors are measured in 1000 micron sections, automatically moving to the next section. After making

  four scans, our exclusive image overlay software connects the multiple scans together into one seamless image.

  This is the optimum way to get detailed information on the fibers and map the entire surface at the same time.

 

  The Advantage Multifiber System includes all the features of our standard single fiber interferometer for quick

  and accurate measurements of ST, FC, SC, MU and LC PC/APC connectors. The system includes our patented 

  2.5mm locking v-groove mount with integral leaf springs and our autoleveling software for automatic offset

  calibration of the mount. This makes the Advantage the most versatile and accurate system on the market today.

Specifications:

  Interferometer - Mireau      

   Light Source - White Light - Tungsten Halogen                                              

  Camera                           CCTV with 8.8mm x 6.6mm Sensing Area

  Image Frame Size          256 x 240 Pixels

  Vertical Resolution         11 Angstroms

  Magnification                  10X Objective

  Lateral Resolution           2.4 microns/pixel

  Field of View                   1000 microns wide                   

CPU - Pentium IV

 Speed                             2.*-3 Ghz

                 Hard Disk                      40 GB EIDE Drive

                     Graphics Adapter        Matrox Productiva  

       Bios                                 Phoenix 4.0

                                  Operating System        Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

               Frame Grabber             Matrox Meteor II

                               RAM                                128MB SD RAM Installed

 

 

 

NORLAND ADVANTAGE MULTIFIBER CONNECTOR MEASUREMENT FEATURES
Automatic measurement of	Radius of Curvature Endface Angle Flatness Deviation Planar fiber height and differential planar fiber height for multiple rows of twelve (12) fibers. Core dip for Multimode connectors
Patented True Angle Connector Mounts with Integral Guide Pins for MT, Mini-MT,   MPO, MPX, MTP and MT-RJ connectors.
Automatic Angle Calibration - No knowledge of interferometry required to operate instrument.
Measure rough or smooth surfaces.
Automatically switch between Red and White Light Interferometric Modes.
Easy-to-Use Windows NT operating system.
Network compatible, multilevel password protection.
Full 32 bit multiprocessing capability.
Live camera image remains on the screen at all times.
Cascade multiple scan results on screen.
Gauge fiber protrusion and undercut to the submicron level.
Fiber Masking for custom connector measurements.
Call up Microsoft Excel at the touch of a button.
Displays	Live Image 3D color wire frame display Color Contour Map with Profiles.
Measure wide areas with Multiple Image Overlay Software.
Complies with IEC and TIA test procedures.
World class, infinity corrected optics assure superior resolution.
Measure flat and angled connectors without changing the mount by using the Variable Tilt-Stage with accuracy to 0.01 ° .
NIST traceable standard at 0 ° and 8 ° for tilt angle.

 

 

NORLAND ADVANTAGE SINGLE FIBER CONNECTOR MEASUREMENT FEATURES
Automatic measurement of	Radius of Curvature Offset of Polish Fiber Height
Complies with IEC and TIA measurement standards
Standard Mount Handles	ST, FC, SC and FC/APC, SC/APC Connectors
Interprets Flat and Curved Surfaces
Measures Cleaved or Polished Fibers
Custom Mounts for	LC, MU, E2000, F3000, D4 and military pin connectors
Measures rough surfaces such as bare ferrules
Handles fiber protrusion, undercut and push back to four microns
Displays and Prints	Live Image Color Contour Map w/Profiles 3D Isometric Display Surface Fit
Automatically switches between Monochromatic and White Light Modes
Simple, three point leveling of the stage to the optics with thumbscrews requires no tools .
Autoleveling software for ultra-accurate offset measurements
Fast print spooling, returns control for next measurement
Live camera image available on screen at all times
Cascade multiple scan results on screen
View, print and automatically save data in EXCEL without leaving the program.
Print custom reports with your company logo including pass/fail parameters, user selected results, selected graphics and bar code labels.
Automatic pass/fail standards for   IEC, Telcordia or custom
Automatically appends measurements to database

 

Norland ADVANTAGE MULTIFIBER SYSTEM

 

Multifiber parameters:   Preliminary specs.

 

(Repeatability and reproducibility are listed as range for 100 measurements.)

 

Measured Parameter	Range	Repeatability	Reproducibility
Planar Fiber Height	1000 nm	±15 nm	±20 nm
Flatness Deviation	1000 nm	±40 nm	±60 nm
Differential Height	1000 nm	±15 nm	±25 nm
Surface Angle (X)	0.5 °	±.0.004 °	±0.02 °
Surface Angle (Y)	0.5 °	±0.004 °	±0.02 °

 

 

  Single Fiber parameters:

 

 

Measured Parameter	Range	Repeatability	Reproducibility
Radius of Curvature	5 mm - flat	.20%	.40%
Apex Offset	0-500 microns	±0.5 m	±1.5 m
Fiber Height	±3.0 microns	±1.0 nm	±2.0 nm

 

 

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