Portable Connector
Chapter 9: Control Tabs
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9.2.1.
Scan Settings Subtab
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Connector Type:
Choose one of the following according to the connector type being measured:
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PC: Physical Contact (zero degree polish)
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APC: Angled Physical Contact (angled polish).
NOTE: When this option is selected, two choices
will appear for the nominal expected angle of the polish (either 8° or 9°). Please choose whichever
is appropriate for the connector about to be measured. The angle of the mount used with that
connector must also match this selection for correct scan results to be obtained.
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Pass/Fail Criteria:
This section contains the current list of scan Criteria for selection along with a display
of the settings in the chosen criteria. At the completion of a successful scan, the quantitative results are
compared against the Pass/Fail Criteria selected. The list of criteria available are either factory-supplied
(industry-standard) choices or else User-created criteria sets. Both types can be viewed using the Criteria
Add/Edit dialog option of the Tools menu, but only the User-created sets can be changed or deleted in that
dialog.
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The Pass/Fail criteria for Fiber Undercut can be a fixed number or alternatively a calculated limit
based on measurement results for other geometry parameters such as Radius of Curvature and
Offset, using a predefined equation. If, for a chosen Criteria, it is determined by equation, there will
be a name for that displayed in this section rather than a number. Clicking on that name will display
the Pass/Fail values in table and graphical form (see images below). For more information and
explanation of equations, see page 58.
