Fiber Instruments

SWD Series Fiber End-face Inspection Systems

1. Portable Fiber End-face Microscope

Our fiber end-face microscope is a portable type of fiber end-face inspector developed. By magnifying 200~400 time of the objects, you can identity defects and scratches on the end-face of connectors. It is your best choice for end-face inspection. It comes along with portable 3.5 inch high resolution LCD monitor, it can work over 8 hours after recharge. There are also all kinds of tips which make it to meet different requirements on inspecting.

Main Features:

• Compact probe, portable monitor

• Focus ring, easy to operate

• High image quality

• Optional 200X,400X magnification

• Series of adaptor designed for connectors including MPO

• 8 hours durable after fully charged

Applications:

• 5G optical network construction and maintenance

• Data centers

• High reliability fiber connections

• Laboratory and manufacturing tests

Long Life, Better Image Quality:

Anti-dust and anti-moisture design help maintaining good image quality and working for longer life time. The microscope is well protected to work even in harsh environment.

Stable and Durable Connection:

We use aviation electrical plugs to replace USB connector in previous version. Reliable electrical connection ensures the stable image quality in various working environment.

New Data Capture Card and Software:

The new capture card is compatible for more operation systems and maintains the high image quality. The image capture software helps to display the video stream on PC screen. The tools kits to edit, save and upload are also provided to manage the inspection results. Our microscope is able to connect to desktop monitor as well.

All Connector Inspection including MT

Our microscope has equipped with various tips for ferrules, connectors, transceivers modules (SFP, QSFP) and optical components (TOSA/ROSA ). MT/MPO adapters are designed for inspections on MPO and MTP connectors, 40G, 100G modules and so on. With long tips and ultra long tips, it is suitable for maintaining high density data center of next generation.

Curved Adaptor:

To meeting the demanding from inspection on ADSL modem, curved adaptor is designed for use. If you have new device to inspect, we are ready to support.

Compact and Portable:

Our microscope is a handy tools for optical Fiber endface inspection on installation and maintenance. Hard shell case and soft case are optional.

Specifications:

Tips Option for Fiber End-face Probes

2. Integrated Fiber End-face Inspector

Our inspector is an integrated fiber endface inspector and it combines optical microscope and monitor in a body other than separate designs. It has clear image and long life time. Equipped with series of adaptors, it can inspect every kind of optical connectors.

Main Features:

• Integrated design

• Encircled focus design

• Dust-proof design

• Humane safety design

• Magnification option: 80X, 200X, 400X

• Workable with our portable inspector

High Definition Images:

With coaxial illumination optic magnify system, our inspector can easily find the slight defects and scratches on fiber endface. High resolution image sensor and 8"pure black and white digital TFT LCD can show the most real details of fiber endface.

Image Input & Output:

Our inspector provides image input and output functions to fulfill the various demands of customers. It can be connected to our portable inspector to test different female types of connectors.

Applications:

All kinds of fiber connectors, Optic transceiver Module, TOSA/ROSA components and so on.

Integrated Design:

Our inspector has a compact size due to the integrated design and saves working space. It is a great breakthrough compared with other traditional fiber optic endface inspectors of separate structure, and can get rid of the annoying cables between monitor and microscope.

Various Interface Designs:

Our inspector has an extensive range of adaptors and can check all kinds of fiber connectors ( MPO/MTP, MT-RJ connector ), Optic transceiver Module (40G -100G MPO Module, SFP, XFP, QSFP) , TOSA/ROSA components and so on. It can check connectors, modules(TOSA, ROSA), and the adjustable version can check multi-fiber connectors. Please contact us for more information on the adaptors.

Remark: Tosa/Rosa and female(transceivers)checking, the maximum magnification times is 200X; single fiber/MPO checking, the maximum magnification times is 400X. Our inspector has two types: X,Y Axis Adjustable (4mmx4mm sight distance, for multi-fiber connectors and module inspection) and Non-adjustable; For different adaptors: Ferrules, Modules (TOSA, ROSA, BOSA for single fiber inspection) and transceiver modules (SFP, QSFP, SEF, XFP).

Specifications:

Model Naming Rules:

Model short code + product magnification + adjustable identification code + adaptor identification code. SWD-EC-XXX-X-Y-Z

1. The Model short code of an integrated Fiber Endface Microscope is SWD-EC
2. Product magnification，which was Consisted for Arabic numerals, while existing products include 80times, 200 times, 400 times, 80/200 times, 200/400 times
3. Adjustable X, Y axis identification code, consisting of 1 English alphabet；When the device is an adjustable model, the alphabet is marked with K; When the device is a non-adjustable model, the alphabet is marked with B
4. The type of adaptor identifier, consisting of 1 uppercase English alphabet with the following rules:

5. Special code, consisting of 1 capital letter, the existing special codes are as follows: The special code L represents long working distance, which means it can meet the detection of LC optical module with pull ring.

Remarks:

• SWD-400KC is suitable for detecting MT without PIN pin device.
• SWD-400KC 400KD is suitable for detecting MT with PIN needle or without PIN needle device.
• SWD-400KC 200KD no such model.
• SWD-400KC 200KML is suitable for testing conventional SC/LC Female devices and LC optical modules with pull ring.

Examples:

• 80 times integrated Fiber Endface Microscope (Male adaptor), model: swf-EC-080KC;
• 200 times integrated non-adjustable Fiber Endface Microscope (optical transceiver component adaptor), model: SWD-EC-200BZ;
• 400 times integrated adjustable end face detector (detecting MT with PIN device interface), the model is SWD-EC-400KD;
• 400/200 double rate integrated adjustable end face detector (detection MT with PIN device interface),the model is SWD-EC-400/200KD.

Standard Models Available:

PS: The maximum detection multiple is 200 times for Optical transceiver component adaptor series and Female adaptor series, and 400 times for single/multi-core Male adaptor series.

Various adaptors are available and please contact us for more detailed information on the adaptors.

Interferometric Inspection System

The interferometric inspection system (STAR-VFI-xxxx) specifically designed for checking the surface quality and flatness of your cleaved or polished fibers. The VFI interferometer has proved itself in Research, Production and QA over and over and the feedback we get from users indicates that they value these features:

Features & Benefits

• Accepts 125 to 1200μm fiber diameters
• 5Mpixel camera gives x6 digital zoom
• Arden, Fujikura/AFL, Vytran and Furakawa/FITEL holders
• End angle/radius of curvature estimation
• Inspect and Fringe modes
• Flat and angled ends
• User calibration facility

Applications

• Precision cleaver manufacture
• Cleaver maintenance
• Laser manufacture
• Medical device manufacturing
• Fiber R&D n Development and testing of angled cleaves and cleavers
• Device pigtailing

Specifictions

Ordering Information

Options

Encircled Flux Meter

Encircled Flux is now widely accepted as the preferred way to specify modal filling by IEEE, TIA and IEC. Measurement of Encircled Flux is defined in FOTP-203 – the “Modal Explorer” is the most standards-compliant measurement system available today and has been chosen by major standards labs in the USA and Europe as the basis for their critical measurements

Its compact size and solid design make it the tool of choice in cable makers, fiber optic instrument companies and VCSEL, laser and LED source makers. In use in factories every day, major players in the industry rely on the Modal Explorer.The Modal Explorer is available for measurements at 850 and 1300nm as well as other custom wavelengths. Modal Explorer makes measurement of Encircled Flux easy and accurate, and it complies with international standards.

But if you are measuring laser-based transmission light sources for multi-mode systems you may need to use a test jumper assembly and fiber shaker in order to avoid “speckle”. Industry standards, for example IEEE 802.3aq and FOTP–203, call for the use of a mechanical fiber shaker. The Fiber Shaker (MPX-SR3 option) reduces speckle by changing the differential path length of the modes in the fiber. The fiber is shaken continuously to allow the speckle to be averaged out. This will ensure sufficient repeatability for the measurement of the Encircled Flux

Features & Benefits

• End face inspection mode with focus indicator to give better repeatability from operator to operator
• Power monitor - optimize light throughput and modal conditions simultaneously
• Real-time measurement - adjust modal conditions easily as well as increase productivity
• Internal LED with fully filled launch condition
• USB2.0 connection gives portability - with the optional carrying case plus a laptop computer
• Optional geometrical calibration artefact to enable user calibration of MPX
• API software control feature designed for use in the production environment

Applications

• Source and patchcord characterization for IEC11801 and TIA/EIA568 LAN testing
• VCSEL characterization for Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3
• Mode-scrambler and mode-filter characterization
• Connector inspection n Measure sources to IEC 61280-4-1
• Alignment of pig-tailed light sources

MPX-CP01 and MPX-CC-02

Specifictions

Ordering Information

Options

Fiber Shaker (***see option STAR-MPX-SR3)

ODTR Launch Boxes

When measuring fiber optic cables using an OTDR, a launch box (also known as a Dead Zone Eliminator) helps to minimize the effects of the OTDR’s launch pulse thus improving the accuracy of the measurement. Our high quality launch boxes come in three different housing formats:

1. Rugged “PELI” boxes versions are airtight, watertight and incredibly tough. These military approved cases are IP65 rated and are used in the harshest environments. Select this version if you want the best protection for your lead-in fiber.
2. Aluminium “EuroCard” enclosure is smaller, lighter than the PELI case offering an ideal solution for factory or lab environments where space is at a premium.
3. ABS “Midi”style enclosure is slightly larger than the “Euro” for longer fiber lengths.

We can supply a range of products in different fiber types including versions with “ModCon” mode control to enable your OTDR to meet the Encircled Flux launch condition requirement in IEC 61280-4-1.

All our boxes come with a full test certificate and 1 year warranty (except damaged connectors)

We offer a standard range of products but we also have the capability to make custom solutions to your precise requirements.

Features & Benefits

• Improve OTDR measurement accuracy
• Available with “ModCon” Launch conditioning to allow compliance with EF requirements of IEC 61280-4-1
• Rugged carrying case for long lifetime in field or factory
• Available in 09/125SM, 50/125MM, 62.5/125MM
• Custom configurations available
• User replaceable input and output leads (fusion splicer required) for long life time
• High quality components e.g. Draka PCVD GIMM fiber

Applications

• OTDR testing in field or factory
• Remove the “dead zone” from OTDR measurements
• Calibration comparison for OTDR measurements
• Long haul system loop back for field testing transmissions

Specification

	“PELI” style	“Midi” style	“EuroCard” style
Size	232 x 192 x 111 mm 9.25 x 7.75 x 4.5 in	155 x 240 x 35 mm 6.0 x 9.5 x 1.45 in	166 x 105 x 33 mm 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 in
Weight	1.3 kg (3.0 lb)	0.5kg (1.1 lb)	0.5kg (1.1 lb)
Operating temperature	-40 to +55 C	0 to +40 C	0 to +40 C
Typical loss	< 0.5dB @ 1310nm with 1km sm fiber	< 0.5dB @ 1310nm with 1km sm fiber	< 1.0dB @ 1310nm with 200m mm fiber
Input and output lead length	1m	1m	1m
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Ordering information

We offer OTDR launch boxes in several standard configurations:

OTDR lead-in boxes in “PELI” case – singlemode

OTDR lead-in boxes in “MIDI” case – singlemode

OTDR lead-in boxes in “PELI” case – multimode

OTDR lead-in boxes in “EuroCard” enclosure – multimode

Other configurations available on application

Reference Fiber Optic Cables

We can supply a wide range of reference patchcords for use as the launch point for optical system testing. These patchcords are made to the highest tolerances to give you consistent measurement data.

Features & Benefits

• Innovative – unusual combinations of connectors, fibers and cables
• Reliable – 100% testing of insertion loss, return loss, end face feometry and surface finish
• High Performance – low insertion loss/high return loss/ custom wavelengths

Connectors

Fibers

Cables

Performance