GL16 – AiO Interferometer

 

 

 

 

End Face Geometry Measurement Instrument

 

Using the latest technology in precision optics, high-speed cameras, programming, and touch screen display, Norland Products has developed the GL16 – AiO End Face Geometry Measurement Instrument. This instrument is designed as the ultimate tool for analyzing the end face geometry of single and multifiber connectors, and includes support for recent industry developments such as 16- and 32-fiber MT product and Geometry Limit parameter. The Norland GL16 system achieves accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and ease of use that far exceeds the requirements of the industry for this type of quality control instrument.

Everything has been fully automated in this compact system. All electronics and software for calculation and control is contained within the instrument, so an external computer system is no longer required. And with the internal Linux operating system, there is no need for constant updates or virus protection software, resulting in a much more stable and reliable system.

An Ethernet connection is provided for access to the system measurement data as well as for remote diagnosis and software updates. A USB 3.0 port allows for external mouse, keyboard, or barcode scanner use. There are no operator adjustments necessary or knowledge of interferometry needed. NIST traceable standards provide confirmed calibration of magnification and tilt stage operation, insuring accuracy of all measurements. Our patented True Angle™ connector mounts with integral aperture plate and pins allow easy insertion of the connectors into the mount and provide for highest accuracy, specifically, of surface angle results.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                          
                     

GL16 – AiO Interferometer

End Face Geometry Measurement Instrument

 Features:

• Fully automated interferometric system for analyzing multifiber and single fiber connectors

• Non-contact closed-loop piezo Scanning White Light Interferometry (SWLI) measurement

• Compliant with Industry Specifications for measurement process and Pass/Fail determination

• Embedded computer system with Linux OS

• Browser-based application supporting local (using a front panel 7” touch screen display) and  

   remote (via Ethernet connection) operation

• High-resolution, high-speed camera for fast, accurate, and repeatable measurements

• Software-controlled tilt stage (for toggling between 0 and 8 degree angle)

• NIST traceable standards for calibration of system magnification and tilt stage

• No focusing required prior to scanning

• Analyze up to 72 fibers in one scan

• Supports 16/32 fiber MT product

• Measures MT-12 connector within 8 seconds

• Concise measurement result display, showing only which end face parameters, if any, have not passed

• Full scan information available on screen, as export to CSV file, in SQL database, or as a scan report

• 3D graphical representation of end face

• No vibration damping table required

 

 

Screen Shots from GL16 AiO

 

SF 12 Fiber Scan Completed with PASS.

 

 

MT 12 Scan PASS

Parameter Results
                                            

 

 

MT 72 Fiber Live View Before Scan

 

 

 

 

 

MT 12 Fiber Live View Before Scan

 

 

 

 

 

MT 72 Scan FAIL

Parameter Results

 

 

 

 

 

GL16 - AiO Specifications:       Optical resolution:   2.2 microns       Field of View:   4.2mm wide by 2.4mm high      Scan range:  80 microns      Instrument Dimensions (W x H x D): 10 in x 11 in x 18 in       Power Requirements: 120/240VAC, 50/60 Hz @ 1A      Weight:  23 lbs      Total Measurement Time (Single-fiber):  3 seconds typical        Total Measurement Time (Multifiber):  8 seconds typical      Measurement Performance:       Measured Parameter Range Measurement Specifications     Repeatability* Reproducibility**   Radius of Curvature 3.0 to flat (mm) 0.15% 0.3% Single Fiber Apex Offset 0 to 500 (µm) 0.3µm 0.7µm   Fiber Height -35 to 35 (µm) 1.0nm 2.0nm   Polish Angle 0 & 8 +/-0.5 (deg) 0.002° 0.015°   Key Error -90 to +90 (deg) 0.002° 0.03° Multi-Fiber Fiber Height 0 to 35 (µm) 0.005µm 0.01µm   Ferrule Surface Angle (X/Y) 0 to 0.5 (deg) 0.001° 0.01°   Minus Coplanarity 0 to 35 (µm) 0.003µm 0.005µm * Repeatability - product undisturbed for 50 consecutive measurements - 1 sigma values ** Reproducibility - product reinserted for 50 consecutive measurements - 1 sigma values TURNKEY SYSTEM: The Norland GL16 - AiO is a complete “all-in-one” system, fully integrated with a high speed computer and touch panel display.

 

       

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