 | The ZX-1 micro is the world's first hand-held, non-contact Interferometer with the
ability to measure both PC and APC fiberoptic connectors in one compact unit |
| Checks radius of curvature, apex offset, angle and undercut or protrusion and surface
quality using the large built-in LCD monitor |
| Bench-top configuration includes a 12" monochrome
monitor |
| Instantly switches between inspection and interferometric modes |
| Inherently eye-safe viewing |
| Field-rugged, fully enclosed vibration insensitive design |
| Hand-held unit runs for up to
5 hours on a single charge |
| Low maintenance and easy calibration |
Product Information
DORC's ZX-1 micro is the world's first portable non-contact
interferometer designed specifically to inspect and measure the surface topography of
fiberoptic connectors. The hand-held (HH) unit
has a built-in LCD monitor to provide inherently eye-safe viewing
of potentially "live" connectors. Conventional direct viewing microscopes
usually contain laser filters to absorb or reflect the invisible laser radiation. However, it is
impossible for the operator to know if such precautions are in place and providing
effective protection.
In the inspection mode, the operator will clearly see any contamination or surface
scratches on the ferrule or fiber endface. Instantly switching to interferometric mode reveals the
connectors surface topography. Defects in the polished shape including radius of
curvature, apex offset, angle and undercut or protrusion can all be evaluated.
The ZX-1 micro is a combined "interferometer/inspection" system that comes in
either a hand-held (5" built-in LCD monitor) or bench-top (external 12" monitor)
configuration. Both models offer high magnification and incorporate
high-resolution optics, providing extremely bright and sharp images of both PC
and APC fiberoptic connectors.
The ZX-1 micro HH was primarily designed to satisfy the requirements of field service
technicians. The ZX-1 micro is also a useful sales tool for companies needing to prove
that their polishing equipment or fiberoptic connector components are superior in this
increasingly competitive global market. The ZX-1 micro runs continuously for approximately 5 hours on a single charge. The
included universal voltage AC adapter permits charging anywhere in the world.
The ZX-1 micro BT was designed to offer compact
interferometric/inspection capabilities in desktop locations where it has been
cost prohibitive to do so in the past. For example, it is now possible to
perform preliminary geometry testing during the polishing process itself.
ZX-1 micro Specifications
ZX-1 micro Configurations & Options
ZX-1 micro Sample Images
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