MAX-Quantum is a high-end automated interferometer for inspection of single and multi-fiber connectors of MTP®/MPO, ST, FC, SC, LC, MU, E2000™ types as well as MT, MT-RJ ferrules in a single scan.

MAX-Quantum provides simultaneous end-face geometry inspection, anomalies detection and guide hole parallelism and angles measurement.

This interferometer features high optical resolution, autofocus and a large field of view with the ability to test 16 fibers per row.

MAX Quantum

Interferometry for single and multi-fiber connectors.
Geometry measurement, anomalies detection and polarity check at once.

Overcoming uncertainties due to cable tension and ferrule position in MTP®/MPO measurement.

Measure Angles and Parallelism of Guide Holes along with the standard geometry parameters using Side+Front View technology.

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Highlights

High resolution 2D and 3D surface profiles

Explore surface details as small as 1.47 µm.

Combined anomalies detection and geometry testing

Speed up inspection and increase work efficiency.

Fast measurements

Measure single fiber connector in 1.4 second and multi-fiber connector as quickly as 7 seconds.

Compatibility with innovative Side+Front View fixtures

Overcome cable tension and ferrule positioning uncertainties in MTP®/MPO measurement and control additional parameters - guide holes parallelism and angles.

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MT16 and MT32 inspection

Stay on top of the latest market technologies.

Data-base connectivity

Store measurement data from all local sites in one place and easily integrate Sumix equipment into your manufacturing systems.

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Industry-leading MaxInspect™ automated inspection software

Measure radius of curvature, apex offset, fiber height, core dip, etc.

Compliance to industry standards

Test per IEC, Telcordia or your own Pass/Fail criteria.

™ Software

Start screen

Variety of tasks for all major connector types per IEC/Telcordia industry standards. You may choose to see only active tasks supported by your equipment.

Just press Measure to get the connector focused and measured within several seconds.

Use Express mode for testing large number of connectors. Check the test result on the same screen and proceed to the next connector.

You may open the Summary Report panel to see real-time statistics.

Full Report contains measured geometry parameters. Print or export the report to certify your connector.

Full report contains anomalies detection results

Anomalies detection is done simultaneously with geometry measurement to eliminate the need of using bench top microscope after testing.

Highlighting anomalies

Specification

System

Measurement technique:

non-contact; Michelson interferometry

Lens:

NA = 0.22

Illuminator:

green LED (530 nm)

Field of view:

6.0 × 4.4 mm

Lateral resolution:

1.1 1.47 µm

Magnification:

200× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:

auto and manual

Maximum image size:

4096 × 3000 px

Best suitable for:

SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000™, MTP®/MPO, MT16/32, MT-RJ, MT, SMA

Microscopy Mode:

Yes

Measurement

Measurement mode:

phase shift and white light

Scanning and calculation time ¹:

1.4 sec for single fiber,
7 sec for MT12/24,
7.2 sec for MT16,
7.57 sec for MT24 with anomalies detection,
10.4 sec for MT72.

Measurement Range:

ROC (mm): 1 to flat
Apex offset (µm): 0 to 2000
Fiber height⁴ (nm): more than 1000⁵
Angles measurements - full range (degrees): 0 to 28⁶

Repeatability C.F.²:

ROC: 0.9% (MT12); 0.04% (SC/APC)
Fiber Height: 0.8 nm (MT12); 0.1 nm (SC/APC)
Angles: 0.005 deg (MT12); 0.0002 deg (SC/APC)
Apex Offset: 0.04 µm (SC/APC)

Repeatability C.R.³:

ROC: 1.2% (MT12); 0.05% (SC/APC)
Fiber Height: 1.1 nm (MT12); 0.4 nm (SC/APC)
Angles: 0.01 deg (MT12); 0.006 deg (SC/APC)
Apex Offset: 1.0 µm (SC/APC)

Recommended Environment

Temperature:

+20°... +24°C

Pressure:

700 – 850 mm mercury

Humidity:

5 – 75%, non-condensing

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (H × W × L):

181 × 213 × 117 mm (7.13 × 8.39 × 4.61 inches)

Weight:

4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

Power

Power supply:

external, USB 3.0 cable, 12 V DC power adapter

System Requirements

Recommended:

Windows 10, Windows 11
Intel Core i7
4GB RAM or higher
Built-in Intel USB 3.0 controller
Microsoft Excel 2010 or higher

Measurement time may vary depending on computer performance and connector end face shape.
Values were calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements (connector fixed) and represent one sigma value.
Values were calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector between measurements (connector reloaded) and represent one sigma value.
Difference from the highest and lowest points of the scanned object.
<100 µm available by default. >100 µm - for special connectors/tasks (software adjustment required).
Regular fixtures: 0, 8, 9 degrees. Customized fixtures: 0 - 28 degrees.

Annual Software Maintenance and Support Plan

Purchased with an interferometer

(i) e-mail support for all technical issues relating to the use of the interferometer and the MaxInspect software within one business day of receipt;
(ii) all revisions and updates to the MaxInspect software;
(iii) remote hardware and software demonstration, help desk and video tutorials;
(iv) remote hardware troubleshooting;
(v) providing a loaner unit for the period of repair or calibration (upon availability and if requested).

Extending the Support Plan is optional. If the Support Plan is extended for next year continuously (without a break in support), a 50% discount for the Support Plan applies.