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NORLAND AIM 2020

AUTOMATED INTERFEROMETER MICROSCOPE

Using the latest technology in precision optics, high-speed cameras, image analysis, graphics programming and

display, Norland Products has developed the new AIM 2020 – Automated Interferometric Microscope. This system

is designed as the ultimate tool for analyzing the end face polish of multifiber connectors. The performance of the

Norland AIM system is a paradigm shift in resolution, accuracy, speed, and ease of use compared to any other

system in the world today. Because the latest IEC specifications require more detailed information on the fiber

geometry than ever before, they present a challenge to today's interferometric systems. The AIM 2020 has been

designed to meet these needs and more by providing the quantity and quality of data points for the most accurate

measurement of fiber height and core dip on multifiber connectors of any system on the market today. The AIM

2020 uses a high-speed camera and a custom high-resolution optical system to provide an image resolution of better

than 1.5 microns/pixel. The astounding feature of this system is that even though it utilizes 3 to 4 times more data

than competitive systems, it provides measurement results in less than 10 seconds, giving instant feedback on the

quality of the connector.


                  NORLAND AIM 2020 - Automated Interferometric Microscope

Features:

  • Fully automated interferometric system for analyzing multifiber connectors

• High-resolution, high-speed camera

• Custom high resolution Michelson interferometric objective

• NIST traceable standards for magnification, fiber height, and polish angle.

• Field Of View - 3200 micron

• Resolution over FOV - 1.4 microns

• Analyze up to 72 fibers in one scan.

• Standard scan in 8 seconds

• Norland TotalScan software with customizable configurations

• Measures detailed information on the fibers and the surface.

• Measure core dip accurately

• Measures fiber radius down to 1 mm accurately

• Detailed 3D graphical view of results

                                             Unprecedented Detail on Fiber Tips



Since information is power - the more information you have, the better control you have of the process. Multifiber

connectors are requiring more and more detailed information on the fibers including core dip and fiber radius.

Mapping the entire connector in one quick scan with ultra-high resolution optics and a high resolution camera allows

you to get the most data on the individual fibers to allow more accurate and repeatable measurements. We have

optimized this operation by matching the optical resolution of the microscope to the pixel resolution of the camera

and choosing the latest electronics to provide the highest speeds possible. Speed is critical to take full advantage of

the process. Measurements need to be near instantaneous to increase efficiency and provide feedback on the

process.



     Norland Automated Interferometric Microscope AIM 2020

     Specification:

     Custom 5x objective lens - 0.24 NA - Optical resolution 1.4 microns

     Microscope FOV - 3200 microns

     4 Megapixel Camera using Cameralink - 2,272 x 1,704 pixels

    Camera resolution : 3200 microns/2272 pixels = 1.4 microns/pixel

    Piezo scan range 46 microns

    Image Grab Time < 2 secs typical

    Total Measurement Time 8 seconds typical

    Fully automated -
         Autofocus
         AutoTilt to 8 degrees

         Automatic gain control

         Automatic NIST traceable magnification calibration (included)

         Automatic NIST traceable 0 to 8 degree angle calibration (optional)

    Patented True Angle Connector mounts using carbide pins on an aperture plate.

    Turnkey system - Complete system with high speed computer, PCIX Bus.



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