MAX-QS+ Interferometer

Single fiber inspection

Autofocus

PASS/FAIL verdict

Scratch detection

Fast measurement

Industry standards

MAX-QS+ is a white-light and phase-shift interferometer for inspection of single fiber ST, FC, SC, LC, MU, E2000™ (PC and APC), small format multi-fiber MT-RJ (PC and APC), SMA and special connectors. MAX-QS+ features portable design, autofocus, 100 micron scan range for fiber height and resolution of 1.1 micron.

The device connects to a laptop or desktop computer via USB 3.0 cable and 12V DC power adapter.

MAX-QS+ 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 a second.

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

Statistics
You may open the summary report panel to see real-time statistics.

Geometry and Anomalies Detection Report
The report includes ferrule ROC, Fiber Height, Apex Offset, Ferrule Roughness and geometry parameters to control connector quality.

Geometry and Anomalies Detection Report
Simultaneous anomalies detection eliminates the need to check connectors with a benchtop microscope after 3D.

Rotate, zoom and scale 3D and 2D images of your connector to look into details.

Anomalies Detection Report
Anomalies Detection can also be done separately. Visual inspection is possible with a Microscope Mode turned on.

Result browser
Manage your test result folders, quickly find reports using filters and search bar.

Start Page
Task Selection
Live View
Measurement
Statistics
Report
Report (continued)
Zoomed 3D
Anomalies Image
Result Browser

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Features

High resolution 2D and 3D surface profiles

Explore surface details as small as 1.1 μm.

Autofocus

Minimize operator’s actions to just one click.

Combined anomalies detection and geometry testing

Speed up inspection and increase work efficiency.

Fast measurements

Measure a single fiber connector in 2 seconds or less.

Microscopy mode

Visually inspect connector end face prior to measurement.

Industry-leading MaxInspect™ automated inspection software

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

More than 1000 micron scan range for fiber height

Accurately inspect ferrule surfaces with large discontinuities and special connectors.

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.

MAX-QS+ Specification

System

Measurement technique:

non-contact; Michelson interferometry

Lens:

NA = 0.25; flatness error < λ/50

Illuminator:

green LED (530 nm)

Field of view:

1.1 × 0.9 mm

Lateral resolution:

1.1 µm

Magnification:

500× (the digital zoom turned off)

Focus:

autofocus and manual

Maximum image size:

2590 × 1940 px

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

SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000™, SMA, MT-RJ

Microscopy Mode:

Yes

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.

2* sec
* 64 MHz, standard single fiber connector.

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: 0.1 %
Fiber Height: 0.1 nm
Angles: 0.0002 deg
Apex Offset: 0.08 µm

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: 0.16 %
Fiber Height: 0.4 nm
Angles: 0.006 deg
Apex Offset: 0.8 µm