Polaris X Benchtop Microscope

Single fiber inspection

Multi-fiber inspection

Autofocus

PASS/FAIL verdict

Scratch detection

0.2 µm defect detection

Industry standards

High-resolution system

NEW! Add cleaning tools

Polaris X is a benchtop system for visual inspection, analysis and certification of single and multi-fiber optic connectors.

Designed for critical examination of the polished fiber end faces, Polaris X may serve as a reference system both on the production floor and in laboratory settings.

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Features

Maximum contrast and resolution for accurate inspection

Check your single and multi-fiber connectors for the finest defects as small as 0.2 µm in diameter and scratches as small as 0.4 µm in width.

Longer working distance to increase a variety of tested objects

Inspect not only patch cords but also ODC connectors and MPO connectors in adapters and cassettes.

Fully automated movement along MPO connector endface

Let the system move from fiber to fiber and keep track of fiber numerical order by itself. No manual manipulations, no guesswork about the fiber number, no missed fibers.

Autofocus

Minimize operator’s actions to just one click.

User-friendly software

Easily get a Pass/Fail result, manage inspection criteria and navigate through inspection results.

Kit Contents

Polaris X system includes:

Polaris X microscope
USB 3.0 cable
AC adapter
Case
MaxInspect™ analytical software

View the range of Polaris fixtures on Accessories page.
Polaris X is also compatible with single-fiber MAX fixtures used with Sumix interferometers.
Order optical connector cleaners together with a microscope.

Specification

General

Connectors inspected:

SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, Arinc, ODC, MTP®/MPO connectors and cassettes, bare fiber

Field of view:

0.76 × 0.43 mm

Inspection field:

6.4 × 6.4 mm (due to automated movable x/y stage)

Defect size detection:

0.2 µm

Optical resolution:

0.63 µm

Effective optical resolution:

0.52 µm (according to MTF calculations)

Camera resolution:

0.2 µm/px

Magnification:

1384× Calculated for 24’’ screen (1920 × 1080)

Focus:

automatic / manual

Focusing range:

± 3 mm

Light source:

blue LED, 470 nm

Camera type:

digital, USB 3.0, 8MP

Sensor type:

monochrome, 3840 × 2160, 1/1.8’’ CMOS

Live image:

23 fps at 3840 × 2160

Data transfer cable:

USB 3.0, detachable

Power source:

12 V AC adapter

Dimensions (H × W × L):

129 × 173 × 259 mm (5.08 × 6.81 × 10.2 inches)

Weight:

5.2 kg (11.46 lbs)

Operating temperature:

+5 to +35°C

PC System Requirements

Operating system:

Windows 11, Windows 10

For viewing measurement results:

Microsoft™ Excel® 2010 or higher

Recommended configuration

Minimal configuration

Processor:

Intel Core i5 or higher

Intel Core i3

RAM:

4 GB

2 GB

Video card:

Any with 24 bit True Color

Hardware interface:

Intel integrated USB 3.0 Host Controller.
At least one USB 3.0 port for connection

Hard Drive:

1 Gb or more

1 Gb

Performance:

500 Mflops or more

400 Mflops

Annual Software Maintenance and Support Plan

Purchased with POLARIS series microscope

(i) e-mail support for all technical issues relating to the use of the device and the MaxInspect software within one (1) 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;
(іv) 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.