Specifications

INTERFEROMETERS / E-1
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Benchtop Test & Inspection / Interferometers
TEST & INSPECTION
DORC Interferometers
Direct Optical Research Company specializes in the design and manufacturing of non-contact
interferometers for the optical fiber and connector industry. DORC’s range of ZX-1
Interferometers and Phase Measuring System (PMS) software has been specifically designed
to meet the ever-increasing need for accurate, automated, high volume testing of ferrules,
ferrule blanks, connector assemblies, pigtails, patchcords, array connectors and optical fiber
cleaves.
ZXMARRAY+
Single & Multifiber Interferometer
DORC’s latest version of their multifiber interferometer is now capable of measuring BOTH multifiber and single
fiber connectors. Because the endface of a multifiber connector covers a much larger area, the ZXMARRAY+ uses
a camera with a much wider field of view. But even with this wider field of the view, the multifiber system is still
capable of performing the same fast and repeatable measurements on single fiber connectors. However, the image
captured shows almost the entire endface of the ferrule so a visual scratch analysis would not be recommended
using this system as it is using the single fiber system. System is standard with a laptop computer but can be sup-
plied with a desktop upon request.
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Direct Optic Research (DORC)
ZXPMS+ & ZXMARRAY+ Bench-Top Interferometers
ZXPMS+
Single Fiber Interferometer
Designed to work with single fiber connectors only, the ZXPMS+ performs fast and repeatable measurements on
radius of curvature, apex offset and undercut/protrusion. It also captures a clear image of the tip of the ferrule to
give the operator the ability to make a visual scratch analysis at the same time. The “with tilt” feature on the
connector chucks allow the unit to be used with APC connectors with the addition of an appropriate adapter plate.
System is standard with a laptop computer but can be supplied with a desktop upon request.
Computer Independence - DORC interferometers have a built-in hard drive. Calibrations, operator settings and
measurements are all backed up internally so if the computer your are using happens to fail, you can simply replace
it with another computer. This allows you to be up and running in minutes while other systems require a complete
factory recalibration.
Self Calibrating - The ZXMARRAY+ has a built-in, automatic apex oset calibration system for MT connectors. Before
every measurement, the system calibrates itself to ensure absolute accuracy. Other systems require periodic, manual
adjustments which leads to down time and the potential for mis-information.
Auto-Focus - Extremely easy to use, the operator simply inserts the connector under test into the chuck and initiates
the measurement - no centering or focusing is required. The system will then automatically center and focus, perform
all the necessary calculations and give a pass/fail analysis in a less than a second for simplex connectors and
approximately 16 seconds per section for multi-fiber connectors.
Easy to Use
Zero Downtime