FGC-P Fiber Coating Geometry Measurement System

Specifications

Accepted Fiber Diameter: 100 – 260 um
Coating Diameter: 100 - 260 µm
Coating Non-circularity: <0.8%
Coating-cladding Concentricity: <0.8%
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Features

  • Novel Liquid Cell Design: Enables measurement of thin fibers down to 60/100 µm, making it suitable for a wide range of fiber types.
  • Dual Layer Coating Measurement: Perfect for both standard and specialty fibers, ensuring comprehensive analysis.
  • Rotatable Fiber Capability: Fiber can be rotated up to 36 different radial positions, allowing precise measurement of coating concentricity and non-circularity.
  • Standards Compliant: Utilizes the side-view reference test method as described in IEC-60793-1-21, ensuring reliable and industry-standard results.
  • Compact and Trustworthy: The FGC-P Fiber Coating Geometry System provides a reliable solution for measuring optical fiber coating geometry, accommodating coating diameters from 100 µm to 260 µm.
  • Fully Automated System: User-friendly design offers fast, direct measurement of fiber coating geometry parameters such as coating diameter, coating non-circularity, and coating-cladding concentricity.
  • High-Resolution Optical System: Features a 1.1-inch CMOS image sensor with 4112 x 3008 pixels resolution for detailed analysis.
  • Efficient Measurement Time: Capable of measuring in less than 10 seconds per angular position, enhancing productivity.
  • Customizable Angular Positions: Allows for 8 to 36 customizable angular positions to cater to specific measurement needs.
  • High Repeatability: Ensures precise measurements with repeatability specifications such as < 0.5 µm for outer coating diameter and < 0.5% for outer coating non-circularity.
  • Wide Operating Conditions: Operates efficiently within a temperature range of 10 – 30 °C, adaptable to various environments.
  • Convenient Data Interface: Equipped with a USB 3.0 data interface for seamless connectivity and data transfer.

Applications

  • Measurement of Thin Fibers: Novel liquid cell design enables measurement of thin fibers down to 60/100 µm.
  • Dual Layer Coatings: Measures dual layer coatings – useful for many standard and specialty fibers.
  • Rotational Capabilities: Fiber can be rotated up to 36 different radial positions, enabling accurate measurement of coating concentricity and non-circularity.