NorthLab ProView™ XD – for Connectors Fiber End Face Interferometer & Microscope
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NorthLab´s ProView XD is a highly advanced interferometer for precise measurement and inspection of fiber end faces with diameters be-tween 220 to 1200 μm. The interferometer is specifically designed for production lines where a simple, fast and very accurate end face in-spection is required. But the ProView XD is also well suited for R&D envi-ronments and for connector maintenance purposes.

In many cases an interferometric fringe pattern can be very complicat-ed 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 selected standard SMA, FC/PC, ST/PC or LD80 connector holder. There is also a universal sized v-groove clamp assembly 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 pro-duction 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).