The ZX-1 Interferometer is a precision optical metrology system for non-contact inspection and measurement of fiber optic connector end face geometry. Operating on Michelson interferometer principles, the ZX-1 series delivers high-resolution 2D and 3D surface topography analysis suitable for quality control, research, and high-density connector manufacturing. The modular design enables system scalability to accommodate evolving operational requirements.
## Technical Specifications
**Measurement Parameters — Single Fiber Connectors**
• Radius of Curvature: 3 mm to flat; reproducibility ±0.15% (one sigma), repeatability ±0.05% (one sigma)
• Apex Offset: 0–500 µm; reproducibility ±1.0 µm (one sigma), repeatability ±0.2 µm (one sigma)
• Fiber Height: ±6 µm (with extended range option); reproducibility ±1.5 nm (one sigma), repeatability ±1.0 nm (one sigma)
**Measurement Parameters — Multi-Fiber Connectors (ZX-1 micro Array+)**
• Radius of Curvature: Reproducibility ±0.5% (one sigma), repeatability ±0.25% (one sigma)
• Apex Offset: Reproducibility ±3.0 µm (one sigma), repeatability ±1.0 µm (one sigma)
• Fiber Height: Reproducibility ±2.5 nm (one sigma), repeatability ±1.5 nm (one sigma)
**Measurement Speed**
• Single fiber: <1 second (excluding autofocus); <1.3 seconds for ZX-1 micro PMS+ PRO models
• Multi-fiber (MT/MPO®): <45 seconds typical; <30 seconds with calibration verification
## Key Features
• Non-contact measurement via Michelson interferometer configuration
• High-resolution camera and optics for enhanced repeatability and reproducibility
• Optimized for single-fiber PC and APC connectors; ZX-1 micro Array+ models support multi-fiber MT/MPO® and MT-RJ architectures
• Modular architecture supporting scalable expansion
## Typical Applications
• Fiber optic connector end-face qualification
• Industrial quality control for connector manufacturing
• Research and metrology environments
• High-density connector production facilities
## Compatibility & Integration
The ZX-1 series accommodates single-fiber PC/APC and multi-fiber MT/MPO® connector inspection. Extended measurement range options are available for fiber height analysis.
