MAX-QM+ Interferometer

Multi-fiber inspection

Single fiber inspection

Autofocus

PASS/FAIL verdict

Fast measurement

Industry standards

Connects to tablet or laptop

MAX-QM+ is an automated interferometer for inspection of single and multi-fiber connectors of MTP®/MPO, ST, FC, SC, LC, MU, E2000™, SMA types as well as MT, MT-RJ ferrules.

High measurement speed, portable design, autofocus and a large field of view with the ability to test 12 or 16 fibers per row have made MAX-QM+ an immensely popular solution for high-volume production lines.

MAX-QM+ is supplied with the industry-leading MaxInspect™ software for interferometric inspection of fiber optic connectors.

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Software

Use the controls below to get the overview of the software step-by-step

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.

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Start page
Task selection
Live view
Express result
Summary report
Detailed report
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Features

High resolution 2D and 3D surface profiles

Explore surface details as small as 2.2 μm.

Autofocus

Minimize operator’s actions to just one click.

Large field of view of up to 5700 μm

Measure connector from guide hole to guide hole.

Fast measurements

Measure multi-fiber connectors as quickly as 3 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. Learn more

MT16 and MT32 inspection

Stay on top of the latest market technologies.

Ergonomic fixture design

Save time with easy ferrule/connector insertion and fixture handling.

Data-base connectivity

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

Compliance to industry standards

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

Specification

System

Measurement technique:

non-contact; Michelson interferometry

Lens:

NA = 0.15; flatness error < λ/50

Illuminator:

green LED (530 nm)

Field of view:

5.6 × 4.2 mm

Lateral resolution:

2.2 µm

Magnification:

100× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:

auto and manual

Maximum image size:

2590 × 1940 px

Best suitable for connectors/ferrules (PC and APC):

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

Microscopy Mode:

Measurement

Measurement mode:

phase shift and white light

Scanning and calculation time:
Measurement time may vary depending on computer performance and connector end face shape.

1 sec for single fiber,
3 sec for MT12,
6.9 sec for MT16,
4.9 sec for MT24,
5.7 sec for MT72.

Measurement Range:

ROC (mm): 1 to flat
Apex offset (μm): 0 to 2000
Fiber height* (μm): more than 1000**
Angles measurements - full range (degrees): 0 to 28***
* 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.

Repeatability C.F.*:
* Values were calculated from 30 consecutive measurements without interaction on connector between measurements (connector fixed) and represent one sigma value.

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

Repeatability C.R.*:
* Values were calculated from 30 consecutive measurements with removing and inserting connector between measurements (connector reloaded) and represent one sigma value.

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

Recommended Environment

Temperature:

+20°C… +24°C

Pressure:

700 – 850 mm mercury

Humidity:

5 – 75%, non-condensing

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (H × W × L):

103 × 137 × 183 mm (4.06 × 5.39 × 7.2 inches)

Weight:

3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

Power

Power supply:

external, USB 3.0 cable, 12 V DC power adapter

System Requirements

Recommended:

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

MAX-QM+ interferometric system includes:

MAX-QM+ interferometer
Optical flat standard for device verification
USB 3.0 cable
AC adapter
Allen key
Case
MaxInspect™ software license

Fixtures and other accessories should be ordered separately.

Samples

MT 24 connector geometry measurement
Surface 3D view
MT 24 connector geometry measurement
Measuring in Express mode with the live view and previous measurement results on one page
MT 72 connector geometry measurement
Surface 3D view
MT12 connector geometry measurement
Surface 3D view
MT12 connector geometry measurement
Surface 3D view
MT 12 connector geometry measurement process
Measuring in Express mode with the live view, previous measurement results and the summary statistics on one page
MTRJ Singlemode connector geometry measurement
Surface 3D view