The Newport ORION-CM Single Mode Fiber Alignment System is a precision instrument engineered for optimizing single-mode fiber connections in research, development, and production environments. It delivers fast, accurate alignment through automated gradient search optimization and continuous closed-loop servo correction, maintaining stable coupling even under mechanical, thermal, and epoxy curing stress.
Technical Specifications
• Alignment Optimization: Gradient search routine achieves maximum throughput power in less than one second
• Servo Control: Closed-loop optical servo continuously corrects for mechanical changes, thermal drift, and epoxy curing stresses
• Power Sensitivity: Achieves and maintains maximum throughput with thresholds as low as 50 nW
• Optical Power Meter: Dual display—large numeric LED segment and segmented bar graph with up to 8 decades signal range (detector-dependent)
• Ranging Modes: AUTO or MANUAL selection
• Power Units: Selectable display in W, A, or dBm
• Actuator Configuration: Supports AD-100 Electro-Strictive Actuators in FX2 (2 actuators + 1 micrometer) or FX3 (3 actuators) configurations
• Photodetector: Designed for Newport 818-IS-1 optical detector with patented CAL module
• Remote Control: GPIB interface with X, Y, Z, and dither module outputs
• Calibration: NIST-traceable; photodetectors require annual calibration
– Key Features
• Large manual adjustment knobs for coarse alignment
• Integrated ORION-DH XY Dither Module for enhanced precision
• Intuitive operator interface for rapid productivity
• Compact controller design (ORION-FX2 or FX3)
– Typical Applications
Single-mode fiber coupling in telecommunications, photonics research, and precision optical assembly requiring submicron stability and automated optimization.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with the 562F-XYZ Manual Translation Stage for advanced three-axis positioning. Direct connection to non-Newport detectors is not recommended.
