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Products: Arden VFI Fiber End-Face Inspection Interferometers

VFI is an interference inspection system designed to check the surface quality and flatness of cut or polished optical fibers. Users can view their fibers in a variety of different views in 2D and 3D, giving them a comprehensive view of their cutting or polishing process. The VFI interferometer has proven itself over and over again in research, production and QA, and the feedback we have received from users indicates that they value these features.

3 different views

Flat and oblique cuts

Inspection and edge modes

Automatic or manual end angle measurement

2D or 3D measurement modes

3D end height map

2D measurement - real time; 3D measurement in 7 seconds

Height data can be saved as csv files

Data output as Excel or HTML report

Precision Cutting Knife Manufacturing

Cutting Knife Maintenance

Laser Manufacturing

Medical device manufacturing

Fiber Optic R&D

Specialty fiber optic manufacturing

Cutting knife development and testing

LDF cutting knife manufacturing/maintenance

Multi-core fiber optic manufacturing

Optical

 VFI-200

Field of View

200 µm maximum withx1.5, x2, x3 and x6 digital zoom

Image sensor

1/1.8 inch CMOS array, 12-bit, 6.4 MP

Camera sensor size

3088 x 2076 px, 2.4 µm square pixels

LED wavelength

525 nm

Measurement Capabilities

Maximum measurable cleave angle (without using angled fiber holder)*

2D mode: 8°
3D mode: 4°

Measurement time

2D mode: real-time
3D mode: < 7 s

Image Quality

Fully resolves USAF Target to Level 7 minimum

Height Resolution

0.01 µm

Physical

Dimensions

240(W) x 240(D) x 90(H) mm

Weight

3 kg

Connection to computer

USB 3.0 (USB Type B to USB A; 1 m cable supplied)

Power supply

Via USB

Operating systems support

Windows 7/8/10 64bit

Computer requirements

4 GB RAM; USB 3.0 port; 64bit

Operating temperature

10 – 30°C

* Maximum angle is stated for a fiber with 125 µm cladding diameter. Larger cleave angle can be measured using an angled fiber holder.

Optical

 VFI-1200

Field of View

1200 µm maximum with x1.5, x2, x3 and x6 digital zoom

Image sensor

1/1.8 inch CMOS array, 12-bit, 6.4 MP

Camera sensor size

3088 x 2076 px, 2.4 µm square pixels

LED wavelength

525 nm

Measurement Capabilities

Maximum measurable cleave angle (without using angled fiber holder)*

2D mode: 8°
3D mode: 4°

Measurement time

2D mode: real-time
3D mode: < 7 s

Image Quality

Fully resolves USAF Target to Level 7 minimum

Height Resolution

0.01 µm

Physical

Dimensions

240(W) x 240(D) x 90(H) mm

Weight

3 kg

Connection to computer

USB 3.0 (USB Type B to USB A; 1 m cable supplied)

Power supply

Via USB

Operating systems support

Windows 7/8/10 64bit

Computer requirements

4 GB RAM; USB 3.0 port; 64bit

Operating temperature

10 – 30°C

* Maximum angle is stated for a fiber with 125 µm cladding diameter. Larger cleave angle can be measured using an angled fiber holder.

Optical

 VFI-2000

Field of View

2000 µm maximum with x1.5, x2, x3 and x6 digital zoom

Image sensor

1/1.8 inch CMOS array, 12-bit, 6.4 MP

Camera sensor size

3088 x 2076 px, 2.4 µm square pixels

LED wavelength

525 nm

Measurement Capabilities

Maximum measurable cleave angle (without using angled fiber holder)*

2D mode: 8°
3D mode: 4°

Measurement time

2D mode: real-time
3D mode: < 7 s

Image Quality

Fully resolves USAF Target to Level 7 minimum

Height Resolution

0.01 µm

Physical

Dimensions

240(W) x 240(D) x 90(H) mm

Weight

3 kg

Connection to computer

USB 3.0 (USB Type B to USB A; 1 m cable supplied)

Power supply

Via USB

Operating systems support

Windows 7/8/10 64bit

Computer requirements

4 GB RAM; USB 3.0 port; 64bit

Operating temperature

10 – 30°C

* Maximum angle is stated for a fiber with 125 µm cladding diameter. Larger cleave angle can be measured using an angled fiber holder.