Sumix Polaris X Benchtop Microscope
- Single fibre inspection
- Multi fibre inspection
- Autofocus
- PASS/FAIL verdict
- Scratch detection
- 0.2 µm defect detection
- Industry standards
- High-resolution system
Polaris X is a benchtop system for visual inspection, analysis and certification of single and multi-fibre optic connectors. Designed for critical examination of the polished fibre end faces, Polaris X may serve as a reference system both on the production floor and in laboratory settings.
Maximum contrast and resolution for accurate inspection
Check your single and multi-fibre connectors for the finest defects as small as 0.2 µm in diameter and scratches as small as 0.4 µm in width.
Fully automated movement along MPO connector endface
Let the system move from fibre to fibre and keep track of fibre numerical order by itself. No manual manipulations, no guesswork about the fibre number, no missed fibres.
Autofocus
Minimise operator’s actions to just one click.
User-friendly software
Easily get a Pass/Fail result, manage inspection criteria and navigate through inspection results.
Detailed information on anomalies
Use your inspection results as a reference for lower resolution microscopes on the production line.
Polaris system includes:
- Polaris X microscope
- USB 3.0 cable
- AC adapter
- Case
- MaxInspect™ analytical software
For inspection of multi-fibre connectors and ferrules, order PLR-F-XX fixtures.
Polaris X is also compatible with single-fibre MAX fixtures used with Sumix interferometers.
Order optical connector cleaners together with a microscope.
| Connectors inspected: | SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, Arinc, ODC, MTP®/MPO connectors and cassettes, bare fibre |
| Field of view: | 0.76 × 0.43 mm |
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Inspection field:
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6.4 × 6.4 mm (due to automated movable x/y stage) |
| Defect size detection: | 0.2 µm |
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Optical resolution:
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0.63 µm |
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Effective optical resolution:
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0.52 µm (according to MTF calculations) |
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Camera resolution:
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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
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| Data transfer cable: | USB 3.0, detachable |
| Power source: | 12 V AC adapter |
| Cable: | USB 3.0, detachable |
| Dimensions (H × W × L): |
129 × 173 × 259 mm (5.08 × 6.81 × 10.2 inches)
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| Weight: |
5.2 kg (11.46 lbs)
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| Operating temperature: | +5 to +35°C |
PC System Requirements
| Operating system: |
Windows 11, Windows 10
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| For viewing measurement results: |
Microsoft™ Excel® 2010 or higher
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| 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 Colour | Any with 24 bit True Colour |
| Hardware interface: | Intel integrated USB 3.0 Host Controller. At least one USB 3.0 port for connection | 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 |
Sumix Polaris X Benchtop Microscope Datasheet 
