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VFI-1200 FIBER END-FACE INSPECTION SYSTEM

29 Jun 2017

The VFI-1200 is an interferometric system designed for checking the quality and flatness of cleaved or polished fiber ends. The VFI Interferometer has proved itself in Research, Production and QA over and over and the feedback we get from users indicates that they value the many features and benefits of the VFI.

The crisp end-face images show every defect and the high contrast fringe patterns make it easy to estimate end angles. The 5Mpixel camera in the VFI-1200 helps to show every detail and gives ample digital zoom capability, up to a diameter of 1200µm. The two modes of operation – inspect and fringe – allow users to check both the flatness and quality of a cleaved or polished fiber end with just one insertion. Also available the VFI-2000 to measure larger diameter fibers and rods up to 2000 µm and the VFI-200 for fibers with a diameter of 125µm.

The VFI comes with an efficient software package containing controls to switch between fringe and inspect mode built in. It also allows users to grab and save images for later use. The report generator enables users to include up to 20 cleave images in one report along with comments. Other features include – intensity line profile, intensity histogram, auto-optimisation of intensity, end angle estimation, radius of curvature estimation, psuedo-color rendering and review of stored images.

Arden Photonics holders are designed and produced using stainless steel to ensure precise alignment. Our holders allow you to conveniently hold the fiber in a V groove using soft but secure magnetic strips, for accurate repeatable measurements. The fiber is held close to the tip of the holder to reduce the possibility of curling at the end face, and with a variety of sizes and angles available the VFI can be used to measure speciality fibers with no problem.

http://www.ardenphotonics.com/product-types/interferometric-end-face-inspection-for-fibers/

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Arden Photonics Ltd
Royston House
267 Cranmore Boulevard
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4QT
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 121 733 7721
Fax: +44 121 733 7797
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