Portable Connector End Face Geometry Interferometer
Chapter 3: Description
Rev B, April 16, 2019
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1. Select BAT to invoke the illumination brightness adjustment dialog. Click start on
the BAT dialog to see the Brightness Status. If
Status reads “No Change” close
the dialog.
2. If the Status reads INCREASE or DECREASE, turn the Illum Gain until the
Brightness status reads “No Change” (See page 29.)
a. Click the Video Adjust menu option to activate it (see page 30).
c.
Modify Set-Up parameters
Click the [Scan Options Tab (see page 40)] and configure the Scan
Settings section to control the data during the measurement process according to the connector
being tested. Alternately, load a previously-saved scan configuration using the Load Settings button
in the main program toolbar
d.
Modify Option parameters
[Save/Print Settings in Scan Options Tab (see page 45.)] to control
how the data is organized after the measurement process is completed. The data can be controlled
to automatically save data to the program database as well as a specified Excel file name and data
path, and/or auto print reports of data measurement.
e.
Clean connector properly
to assure accurate measurements during the scanning process. It is
important to clean any residue from polishing that may have collected on the ferrule/fiber.
f.
Insert the connector properly into the mount
to assure accurate measurements during the
scanning process.
g.
Adjust focus knob
- Adjust the focus knob to optimize the fringe contrast over the entire surface.
h.
Measure the connector
- Press Measure button which is rightmost on the program toolbar. (See
page 37.)
At the completion of a scan, a beep is sounded to indicate the completion of frame capturing from the camera. Once
the beep has sounded, the connector under test can be removed from the mount and a new connector can be
inserted in preparation for the next scan. Results will be displayed when data analysis is complete.
