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1. Figure 81 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 59 Insert Loss BR Icon INSERT LOSSIBR dB s Selecting this icon after a measurement has been completed displays the following dialog box It is possible for the operator to enter the insertion loss and back reflection for the connector just measured along with any comments This will be displayed on the history and QC reports Figure 82 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 60 Calibrating Apex Offset The Null Apex calibration should be performed after changing chuck assemblies and on a routine basis to ensure that the system is performing within specifications It is suggested that this should be performed at least once per day To activate the routine select the Null Apex icon from the toolbar For optimum results adjustments should be performed with a mapped reference connector available as an option from Direct Optical Research although it is possible to use any spherically polished connector to perform this task If a Direct Optical Research reference connector is not available then choose a PC connector with an apex offset between 20 and 50 microns and a radius of curvature between 10 and 20mm After the icon is selected follow the instructions presented You must have fringes before pressing the measure button As in standard measurement mode the right mouse button will also perform a measurement i PMS 4 12 Untit
2. Rotate the connector so that the apex lies in the next section and re focus for fringes if necessary If using a chuck with a locking bar it should be un locked and locked at this point to ensure that there is no bias in the ferrule position After this measurement is complete the corresponding section of the pie will turn green as shown below ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 62 i PMS 4 12 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 011801 1620 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS MEASURE m od REID en mia EQ W Q SAVE SAVE x JPG 50RD 1 j ZX1 CH Se d CONTROL SETUP CoA B A ty VM WEN rs DELETE eo A C Ue aji FROM f HISTORY SCREEN m Fill in the pie INSERT Rotate the connector and click on Measure until all the sections of LOSS ERI dil dB s re for Software 4 N the pie are green Each apex will be marked by a blue dot on the video APEK Correction screen Multiple measurements per section are OK i Chuck Quality os Connector Apex um Cancel i P Software Correction um a Md x Sample ID Comment cu R EREE PC Defaut HighRes HF 0 AStan aeng jonc si pms 4 12 Untitl 3 Snaglt Capture Previ _ JAR 4 33 PM Figure 85 Continue to rotate the connector until all of the segments have changed to green The software apex offset will be displayed along with the asymmetry
3. m r P c m m Sample Type PC Physical Contact FRINGE Sample Name DORC al NSPECT e e E J Fiting Regions D E FIA 250 7140 750 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 17 mm A MM Assym 3 0 96 059 5 deg SCRATCH Apex Offset cS 76 84 um E ANALYSIS 1 433 pu AL 7 1 Bearing 257 8 degrees ies S Fiber Height Sphere IEC 158 9 nm FAI LHISTORY J GC IEG min 123 2 nm SAVE SAVE Plane 40 0 nm PA cay Fiber doen Ra nm PA JPG x OFD Ra B nm PAY Ferrule Roughness see Ra 8 nm PAL ICONTROL SETUP Ra 6 nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter e 132 1 um SCREEN INSERT NULL LOSS BR dB ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 20 The 3D High Resolution Screen HI RES The 3D Hi Res icon is used to display a rendered full screen three dimensional map of the surface of the samples end face The image can be rotated around the center of the fiber by selecting the buttons and tilted up and down by using the buttons and tipped left or right by using if the operator wishes to look at a specific feature This will return the image to its original rotational position when 3D Hi Res was first selected jm PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12
4. If your system has the extended range option it is possible to select Goto White and repeat the above steps after selecting the button When making any changes it is necessary to select Update on the control panel When the software exits you will be asked for your level 2 password to update the new values Note It is only necessary to update or check these values if the connector ferrule material has changed since the previous intensity settings It is not necessary to check these levels before each measurement ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 38 SETUP The Setup icon is used to display the Setup menu for the ZX 1 as shown below in figure 50 PHS int and PM3 ids sample Type Auto Instrument Setup Scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC eee AFFC PC Physical Contact Measurement Nominal Minimum Maximum Units Diameter of Fitting Regions Units m Radius of Curvature Pfs mm iting Area e0 um v Apex Offset NN o um Extracting Area E 140 ur W Fiber Height Spherical Averaging Area F jo um C Fixed IEC Variable 100 100 nm Aperture A 1000 um i Fiber Height Planar 10 200 nm M Angular Offset degrees pst ID nm Defaut Current ID nm New IL nm Create New Part ID FartlDs nm Delete Part ID Hm LED Intensities Default Custom Iv Fiber Roughness Rg W Fiber Roughness Raj Iv Ferrule Roughness Rg LLL TI
5. nm Aperture AJ 1000 ur Iv Apex Offset IN ii M Fiber Height Spherical aly c E e ca C Fixed IEC Variable d e na c ca Iv Fiber Height Planar nm Iv Angular Offset degrees Part ID nm Default Current ID nm Mew ID nm Create New Fart ID PanlDs nm Delete Par ID Hm LED Intensities f Jefsult Custom Iv Fiber Roughness Ra W Fiber Roughness Raj W Ferrule Roughness Fi if Ferrule Roughness Ral UL UT E ra LJ ou cm TOTT W Fiber Epoxy or Hole Diameter 0 W Display Pass Fail Figure 54 If you wish to follow the latest Telcordia or IEC standards for fiber height it is necessary to select IEC Variable as shown above When selected the minimum fiber height box is erayed out as the software will use a formula to find the minimum fiber height based on the radius of curvature This formula used is Undercut 02R 1 3R 31R 325 The maximum allowable undercut is 125nm ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 42 Fitting Regions By changing the diameter of the fitting regions or regions of interest it 1s possible to conform to international standards The regions are defined as fitting area D extracting area E and averaging area F A pictorial view of D E and F is shown in figure 55 If the Show D E F A box is checked in the Auto Tab then the fitting regions will be displayed as yellow circles on all of the result display
6. From the Mode pull down menu select Extended White Light ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 69 Figure 92 e Select the Measure White icon or right click on the mouse The following dialog box will be displayed as in figure 93 WHITE ermal a m Il SCRATCH TI Sample ID Comment Figure 93 The software will perform a red led measurement and then switch to white light mode ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 70 PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 020101 0832 csv e View MT Tools About PMS Qc save JPG oPD urement system Sample ID Comment Figure 94 e Adjust the focus micrometer to ensure that the highest contrast fringe is on the highest point of the connector If you are expecting a large undercut adjust the focus of the sample so that the highest contrast fringe 1s on the ferrule surface just outside of the glue line as shown in figure 95 Figure 95 e If you are expecting a large fiber protrusion then adjust the focus to obtain the highest contrast fringe on the fiber This is shown in figure 96 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 71 Figure 96 If you are not sure if the connector has an undercut or protrusion then focus as in figure 96 above Select Enter on the keyboard or right click on the mouse The ZX 1 will now acquire the extended range data set that will take approximat
7. v Angular Offset Do 0 5 jos degrees Extracting Area E 140 um Tilt offset on micrometer EN degrees Averaging Area F EAM um W Key Error Do 03 3 degrees Aperture A 1000 um Iv Fiber Roughness Fir Do Do o nm W Fiber Roughness Raj jo jo fo nm Part ID Iv Ferrule Roughness Fig Do o o nm Defaut Current ID Iv Ferrule Roughness Ra Do D c EN nm New ID NN E ra ca ER cm Iv Fiber Epaxy or Hole Diameter um Create New Part ID FarlDs Iv Display Pass Fail Delete Part ID LED Intensities Default Custom omen Figure 58 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 46 FFC Tab Under the FFC tab it is possible to set all the parameters for a flat fiber cleave These parameters will be used when FFC has been selected as the sample type As the measurement is made on a bare fiber the only fitting regions available are the Aperture settings The measurement parameters available for a fiber cleave are Angular Offset Fiber Roughness Rq Fiber Roughness Ra and Fiber Diameter PMS ini and PMS ids o x sample Type Auto Instrument Setup Scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FFC AFFC FFA Flat Fiber Cleave Measurement Nominal Minimum Maximum Units Diameter of Fiting Regions Units Iv Angular Offset p fos fo5 degrees Aperture A i900 urn Iv Fiber Roughness Fin Do D c o nm Iv Fiber Roughness Fia Do Do o nm v
8. This is not possible in the case of a glass ferrule as the reflectance from fiber and ferrule will be almost identical with no highly defined boundary Once selected a warning will be given on the screen If you are certain that you want to measure a glass ferrule select OK Warning Serious consequences x ki Changing to this mode can hawe a significant effect on subseguent measurements and results OK am aware of all possible ramifications of this action and want to proceed anyway Cancel Cancel Figure 23 The operator will be presented with three choices after activating the measure routine ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 18 Measuring Glass Ferrules Figure 24 If the operator has a ceramic ferrule of the same diameter they will receive confirmation on the screen that the center position has been updated Figure 25 If the operator selects to use the center of the screen they will receive a reminder on the screen before the first measurement that the software will not automatically find the center of the fiber Figure 26 As an added notification that the operator is in glass ferrule mode Glass is displayed in the bottom right hand side of the status bar Figure 27 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 19 The Toolbar The toolbar icons along the left hand side of the screen perform many functions These are enabling live video initiating measurements d
9. 08 02 86 Error Messages and Dialog Boxes The DORC PMS software displays several error messages if the system is unable to complete a measurement or receive a response from the ZX 1 system These messages are shown below PMS Where in the world is the 2X 17 Figure 118 This message is displayed under the following circumstances e There is no power to the ZX 1 e The interface cable between the computer and ZX 1 is not connected or connected correctly If the operator selects the OK button the PMS software will continue to load It will be possible to load previously saved measurements but not possible to make any new measurements If the operator wishes to make new measurements then first exit the PMS software turn on the system power or check the interface cable connections then re start the PMS software If the operator selects ignore the software will assume that the power is on and the cable is connected and will attempt to load the software ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 87 Figure 119 This message is displayed for the following reasons e The ZX 1 power has been turned off e The ZX 1 interface cable has become disconnected e The video cable is not connected Referring to the section titled Getting the System up and Running for further information on the correct cable connections for your system Error finding fiber fiber hole check the following ES Figure 120 T
10. 14 for details on the use of this type of chuck ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 11 Locking bar in unlocked position Figure 13 Chuck In Unlocked position Lacking Bar In Locked Postion Figure 14 Chuck In Locked position e If no image is seen on the monitor then select Inspection mode by pressing the Reference Out or Inspect Mode button on the ZX 1 front panel until it is lit Set the Intensity front panel knob fully clockwise Adjust the X and Y position if necessary to center the sample on the screen Focus the sample using the Z micrometer on the XYZ stage on the front of the ZX 1 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 12 Select Interference mode by pressing the Reference Out or Inspect Mode button on the ZX 1 front panel until it is not lit Make small adjustments of the focus Z micrometer to obtain fringes and maximize the fringe contrast Enter the sample ID in the dialog box displayed at the bottom of the Video screen labeled Sample ID Activate the Measure LED icon L using the left mouse key or press the right mouse key from anywhere on the active window The ZX 1 will then automatically acquire phase shifted data of the sample and display all results that are defined in the Setup menu under the PC tab Upon completion of the measurement the screen will display the results along with the image selected in the Auto tab that can be found in the Setup menu The default is the Fringe S
11. Default High Res HF 1 gQstan BE Pus 4 13 Unti G Snagit Capture Pres FBR 3 09PM Figure 19 Fringe Screen for an APC Connector ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 16 Measuring A Ferrule Blank A ferrule blank is defined as a ferrule with no internal hole The value obtained for the apex offset on the ferrule blank will be referenced to the center of the screen This reference will be used until a new measurement is made with the ferrule blank check box not selected The ZX 1 will measure radius of curvature apex offset and surface roughness for a blank PC ferrule It will measure radius of curvature apex offset angle of polish key error and surface roughness for a blank APC ferrule If you wish to measure a ferrule blank ensure the ferrule blank check box is checked in the Sample Type tab as displayed in figure 20 Figure 20 You will need to enter a password to enable this feature and will receive a warning of the consequences as follows warning Serious consequences Figure 21 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 17 Making Measurements On A Glass Ferrule To make measurements on a glass ferrule it 1s necessary to select this option from the type pull down menu as shown in figure 22 TUBE t MT wo API Flat AFI epis AFFC v GlassFerrule Figure 22 During a standard measurement the ZX 1 software locates and finds the center of the fiber
12. EE xj sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC SEFC AFFC FLAT Flat Connector Measurement Nominal Minimum Maximum Units Diameter of Fiting Regions Units nm Fitting Area O esa um degrees Extracting Area E 140 um E T 0 nm Averaging Area F 50 um p W Angular Offset bo o W Fiber Roughness Ra Do Iv Fiber Roughness Raj po 2l ppelnie e ee 2 Iv Ferrule Roughness Fi Do DS NEN NE Iv Ferrule Roughness Rai nim Part ID Iv Fiber Epoxy or Hole Diameter 123 135 um Default Current ID W Display Pass Fail Mew ID Create Mew Fart ID 3 FanlDs Delete Part ID LED Intensities ie eraut Custom omen Figure 57 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 45 AFC Tab Under the AFC tab it 1s possible to set all the parameters for an Angled Flat polished connector These parameters will be used when AFC has been selected as the sample type In addition to all the parameters found under the Flat Tab it 1s also possible to set limits for Key Error when measuring AFC connectors PMS ini and PMS ids A sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FFC 4FFC AFC Angled Flat Connector Measurement Nominal Minimum Maximum Units Diameter of Fitting Regions Units Fiber Height Planer p fo fu mm R ngAea 50 um
13. Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um M Converted Surface PC Default High Res HF 2 PRB 2174M ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 The 2D Icon The 2D icon is used to display a two dimensional map of the sample surface as shown below in figure 33 q PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS Show Ferrule cj m mm VN 1 ZB NI 1 I Sample Type PC Physical Contact ll f SPECT FRINGE i Tn ll DORG Sample ID 12345 Fiting Regions D E FJA 230 7 140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm iAssym 3 0 96 b60 3 deg ri ANALYSIS QUAD SAVE SAVE i 4 E E t x JPG oPD Ex s i Ra m 1 i i 1 e 7 1 i i Femule Roughness zur i M s r Ra 7 nm ICONTROL SETUP BEC c n Ra B nm J 1 amp n H FROM A s i 132 0 HISTORY f 1 SCREEN INSERT NULL LOSS BR c dB SJ APEX m E l m Converted Surface Phase Measurement System PC Default High Res HF 2 wstn Eo BY gps 413 1234 GiSnaght Capture Previ F RE 2164M Figure 33 2D Display The XY profile maps are cross sections taken through the surface at the positions indicated by the cross hair cursors Moving the mouse to any position on the two dimensional map and clicking the left mouse button will cause the XY profiles to be updated for the new co ordinates It is pos
14. IEC min 123 5 nm Plane 39 3 nm PASS Fiber Roughness Ra 8 nm Ra B nm Ferrule Roughness Ra 8 nm Ra 6 nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um OPD 1 d rs i gt z i Ri z T 5 HISTORY UNUM AE al or o HA i Pe E Scratch INSERT NULL d AS j Zone Total Bad tAreatum 2 LOSS BR ee V EXC pe ie 45 187 dB s ME pr W APEX gt ll JA B c 31 22 1068 D g4 26 186 Se ae a a e e Phase Measurement System iw Start 4 E S BY qo Pus 413 unitted Figure 43 q PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 1305_csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID Fitina Regions D E F A 250 7140 750 71000 um Radius of Curvature 10 14 mm PASS Assym 3 0 96 59 6 deg 40403 degrees Bearing 257 8 degrees Sphere lEC 160 1 nm IEC min 123 5 nm Plane 39 3 nm Fiber Roughness Ra 8 nm Ra B nm Ferrule Roughness Ra 8 nm Ra 6 nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um Scratch Zone Total Bad tArea um 54 5 187 B 9 7 398 C 311 22 1068 D 94 26 1436 Iv Converted Surface Phase Measurement System Pe Detaut TREE EE E Start QE BO gus 4 13 untit f Snag Capture Previ F LES 3 00PM Figure 44 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 33 Quad Display The Quad display will show 4 images as selected under the Auto tab In the example below
15. To save a measurement in this way uses approximately 720KB for a low resolution image and 1 4Mb of disk space for a high resolution image It is therefore not recommended for every measurement in a production environment ZX 1 Control Panel The ZX 1 Control icon allows the operator to control all of the ZX 1 front panel functions directly from the computer In addition it 1s also possible to manually move the PZT to estimate fiber height for connectors with a large undercut or protrusion The front panel controls on the ZX 1 are disabled whilst in the software ZX 1 control panel The intensity levels used by the ZX 1 to perform measurements are set using the controls found under this icon The procedure for setting the intensities is described below e Select the ZX 1 Control icon CONTROL The ZX 1 control panel will be displayed figure 49 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 37 FP Control Mode Fringe ote vwe Intensi PZT Figure 49 The Mode button allows the operator control of the ZX 1 from the software The options are Fringe Inspect Ferrule or Inspect Fiber The current mode is displayed in the box under the Mode button To ensure that the ZX 1 has the correct settings for intensity select the All button under the source slider control The system will cycle through each measurement mode and set the intensities automatically To select the correct intensity for one mode only select the Auto button
16. change the default zoom used for live video and displayed results The original settings are shown in figure 69 and are 2 for any result display and 1 for live video Zoom for Single Fiber Only E 2 Detauttz00m li 2 Detaut LWE zoom Figure 69 If a different resolution is required for the 3D Hi Res image it 1s possible to select the sampling interval displayed by changing the number in the box below next to the label 3D Sampling interval If the Show D E F A is checked the fitting regions will be displayed as yellow circles on the results screen If you wish to prompt the operator to enter the Insertion Loss and Backreflection after the measurement has been completed or you wish to retain the comments entered from the previous measurement then the relevant box should be selected 4 3D Sampling interval M Show D E F A Frompttor Insertion Lass and Backreflection Retain comment Figure 70 Small Fiber Diameter Warning This section is used to display a warning message to the operator if the fiber diameter 1s smaller than the value entered in the Min fiber diameter box This could be due to an in correct intensity for the inspection 1mage or that the ZX 1 1s not at maximum zoom This warning message will only be displayed if the box 1s checked as below Iv Warn if small fiber 124 Figure 71 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 53 Creating a History File Rather than using the default file
17. displayed Figure 75 If the Retain SampleID box is checked the last Sample ID entered at the bottom of the live video window will be retained for the next measurement This is a useful feature when measuring a series of connectors whose ID only changes by the last digit With this option selected it would not be necessary for the operator to type in the whole ID number for every measurement If Auto Inc Sample ID is selected the Sample ID is retained and the last number in the string 1s increased by automatically Many suppliers now have multiple requirements from their customers that may define different pass fail limits or fitting regions To ensure that the correct Part ID has been selected it is possible to embed this Part ID in the sample ID If the Extract Sample Type and Part ID from Sample ID is selected the software will check the Sample ID to see if there 1s a Part ID embedded If it locates a Part ID string it will use all of the parameters in this Part ID ID s Insistan Sample ID Retain Sample ID Auto Inc Sample ID ri Extract Sample Type amp Fart ID from Sample ID Figure 76 Printing and Saving Screen Images Under the JPEG Images section it 1s possible to adjust settings to define the image quality what window you want to print or save and the page orientation either Portrait P or Landscape L In the example below in figure 77 if the Print Screen icon was activated the active window and resul
18. fnm PASS Femule Roughness Ra nm PASS Ra B nm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter J 132 0 um PASS B HF 2 Figure 31 The Fringe Screen For A PC Connector The Fringe screen comprises of a frozen interferometric image with a circular cross hair to indicate the center of the fiber and a square cross hair to indicate the position of the apex The results for the sample under test are displayed down the right hand side of the screen The yellow circles show the fitting regions used for the measurement D E and F ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 23 The 2D Converted Surface The 2D Converted Surface icon displays the 2D surface normalized to the fitted sphere This display will clearly show the fiber height and any local deviations from the spherical fit iw PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode a z d INSPECT FRINGE SAVE OPD SETUP DELETE FROM HISTORY SCREEN INSERT NULL APEX Type View MT Tools About PMS Phase Measurement System sen 4 E S B PMs 413 1234 Gi snaght Capture Previ Figure 32 24 Z Z AN Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 I Fitting Regions D E F A 250 140 750 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm iAssym 3 0 96 360 3 deg 0442 degrees Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Roughness Ra 6 nm Ra 5nm T nm Fertule Roughness Ra AS Ra 6 nm AS Fiber
19. measured The abbreviation for the sample type selected is always displayed in the result column The dialog box labeled Sample Name currently showing DORC may be selected and changed at will by the operator This box may be used to enter the description type or batch of the connector under test and will appear at the top of the result column This name can also be entered from the File Menu special Cases Counterbore e Pixelradius scale factor Ferrule Blank Measure Glass Ferrule Non intuitive IEC sign reversal af fiber height Applies ta spherical only Figure 52 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 40 Special Cases Section It is also possible to measure ferrule blanks ferrules with no internal hole To measure ferrule blanks the ferrule blank box must be checked in this section For full information read the section labeled Measuring Ferrule Blanks To measure glass ferrules check the Measure Glass Ferrule box A full description of the procedure to measure glass ferrules is detailed under Making Measurements On Glass Ferrules later in this manual If following Telcordia or IEC procedures fiber height is defined as either Undercut U or Protrusion U We believe that this sign notation is very confusing but if desired the user can select this option by checking the box referring to Non Intuitive IEC sign reversal of fiber height in the software to follow these standards Note that this w
20. otherwise specified by the operator this will be named by default ZX1 MMDDY Y HHMM CS V where MM is the month DD the day YY the year HH and MM the time the measurements were made However if you have selected Use PartID for name of history file then this will become the file name in which the results are stored The file is automatically linked to Excel and will be in a comma separated values format CSV It is saved by default in the directory RESULTS that is a sub directory of the DORC directory unless otherwise specified Measurements are appended to the same file name unless either of the two check boxes shown in figure 68 are selected These will either create a new file name when the PMS program is started or after the history file 1s printed or both The operator has the option to preview the QC and History reports before they are printed If print preview is required a check mark must be placed in the Preview QC Report or Preview History Report check box If the History Statistics is selected the History report will automatically calculate the statistics for the results contained in the history report Histary File and Reports Create a new history file at program start up Create new history file E after printing from PMS or m Use Panlb far name af history file Iv Preview GC Report Iv Preview History Report Iw History Statistics Figure 68 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 52 It is possible to
21. save the report as an Excel file by selecting the Save button or you can choose to print and save the report by selecting the Print Save button Dorc Excel Control Panel Close Frint Save Print Save Quality Control Report Sample Name amp Type DORC FC asurement Time amp Date 165 17 4M O8 1100 Htting Regone Used Dz250um E Fz E 140 F S0um 4 700 amelie Parameter Minimum Maximum Value or Failed tistimi 1597 1496 mm Pass Hber Ha gt Spherical Rt eq 11 84 Sat 50 0 0 0C 3 2500 ber Ha grt Sphe Fiber Hei grt Planer Fit 150 0 Apex Offset 50 00 Bearing 0 300 0 300 Tit ffs a Actual Ange Key Error 10 59 17 AM DO RC IX 1 mhl PUS Serdal hum ber 25525 01 Prina ac 1100 AU on aiie 7 Preview Page 1 of 1 Tr NOM OO Figure 48 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 36 Save JPG SAVE The SAVE JPG Icon saves the image as defined in the Setup Menu under the Auto tab as a JPG file Save Icon SAVE OPO The Save icon activates an additional dialog box allowing the current measurement to be saved in full Measurements saved using this key are saved in such a way that they can be completely reviewed at a later date When saved these files must have the file extension OPD When opened at a later date it will be possible to see all of the display formats as if the measurement had just been made
22. separate calibration for Z The X Y scaling 1s accomplished using fiber cleave that is indirectly traceable an NPL This fiber cleave has a known diameter with an uncertainty of 3um The computer then measures the sample several times and scales the XY variables to provide the known answer The Z calibration is accomplished by inputting the LED source wavelength value The design of modern LED s produces inherently stable center wavelengths that do not vary over time At this point all three components of the measurement variables have been calibrated As an independent double check we then present a glass sphere to the interferometer and measure it s radius which is independently known to a few microns in tens of millimeters A correct radius measurement on this artifact confirms all three calibration parameters in a single measurement The other main parameter is Apex Offset This parameter is influenced by the position of the connector relative to the optical path As this calibration is mechanical in nature it 1s not possible to quantify this parameter However if the X Y scaling is correct then the apex can be checked to ensure that at random insertions the value reported is within the published specification We recommend that the customer check this calibration routinely It is possible to purchase a mapped reference connector from DORC to aid with calibrating the apex and verifying that the system 1s performing within specification
23. using close fitting adapter plates can minimize the loss of repeatability rotation occurring between the inner key and the ferrule hub is the fundamental limitation on apex offset measurement repeatability of APC connectors Why do I have to recalibrate Apex Offset after changing chucks Changing chucks or even removing and replacing the same chuck results in loss of alignment between the ferrules axis which is determined by the chuck orientation and the optical axis of the interferometer Such misalignment would manifest itself in variability of the apex offset measurement when measuring the same connector at different rotational orientations To ensure measurement accuracy it 1s therefore mandatory to recalibrate the apex offset whenever a connector chuck is removed or replaced How do I verify the ZX 1 s measurement repeatability The published specifications can be found at the beginning of this manual and on our website www dorc com Repeatability for all parameters is stated as one standard deviation without disturbing the sample between measurements Reproducibility for all parameters is stated as one standard deviation removing the sample between measurements How do I calibrate the Apex Offset Refer to section 5 in this manual I calibrated the Apex Offset but the result is still not repeatable what should I do By far the most common cause of poor apex offset measurement repeatability is a worn chuck The current c
24. 1 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 10 It is now possible to choose or create a folder and filename in which to store the measurement results In the example above a filename batch 1234 was chosen with the file being saved in the Results folder It is also possible to open an existing file at this point Any new measurement results would be automatically appended to this file Once the required details have been entered select the Open button The PMS program will confirm the filename and path If correct select the OK button to return to the main window History File CXDORCARESULT S batch 1234 csv Ok Figure 12 In order to make a measurement the ZX 1 must first be set to live video mode at maximum magnification If the image area is displaying anything other than live VIDEO video then click on the icon to activate this mode or press the right mouse key Press the Zoom In button on the front panel of the ZX 1 until maximum magnification is reached e Ensure that the micrometer read out on the variable tilt stage if fitted 1s set to exactly zero degrees or below zero degrees Fully insert the connector to be tested into the fixture on the front of the ZX 1 If using a v groove chuck fitted with a locking bar ensure that the locking bar is in the released position before inserting the connector After the connector has been inserted slide the bar to lock the connector in position See figures 13 and
25. 34 qa o 9 34AM ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 21 iw PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fiting Regions D E FIA 250 140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm PASS iAssym 3 0 96 60 3 deg Apex Offset TT 82 um FAIL 0 44 degrees FAIL Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Height Sphere 157 0 nm FAIL IEG min 124 2 nm Plane 43 6 nm PASS Fiber Roughness Ra B nm PASS Ra fnm PASS Femule Roughness Ra Tnm PASS Ra B nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um PASS INSERT LOSS BR dB s v 4 y Kzi Phase Measurement System IPC Default High Res HF 2 HA Start ae i e B IB PMS 4 13 1234 a Snaglt Capture Previ BX I 3 35 AM Figure 30 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 22 02 08 02 Fringe Icon m i p QC E oPD T m iil sten Ec BE pms 413 1234 im PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fiting Regions D EJFJA Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm Assym 3 0 96 60 3 deg Apex Offset 77 82 um 0442 degrees Bearing 257 7 degrees oo JI ce S I Fiber Roughness B nm PASS Ra
26. 345 Fitting Regions D E F A 250 7140 250 71000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm Assym 3 0 96 060 3 deg 5 gt 55 77 82 um 0 44 degrees Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Height Sphere 157 0 nm IEC min 124 2 nm Plane 43 6 nm Fiber Roughness Ra nm Ra 5 nm Femule Roughness PC Default High Res HF 2 HA Start ke e le PMS 4 13 1234 Gl Snagit Capture Previ TUE saw Figure 3 3D Hi Res Display ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 30 To exit this display select the Normal button Scratch The Scratch Icon activates the scratch analysis routine PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv m rl m p c m m Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fitina Reqions D E F A 250 7 140 7 50 21000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm Assym 3 0 96 60 3 deg FAIL FAIL AIL IEC min 124 2 nm Plane 43 5 nm Fiber Roughness 6 nm PASS 5nm PASS Femule Roughness Ra PASS Ra 6 nm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter j 132 0 um Scratch Zone Total Bad tArealurn o 4 0 T 114 3 325 33 10 894 100 7 851 aesan pws 413 1234 f sonic Figure 39 The blue circles are the zones defined under the Scratch Tab Figure 40 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 31 Features circled in Gr
27. Fiber Diameter jo fied 126 um N Iv Display Pass Fail Fart ID Default Current ID Mew ID Create Mew Fart ID 3 Parts Delete Par ID LED Intensities Default Custam cones Figure 59 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 47 AFFC Tab Under the AFFC tab it 1s possible to set all the parameters for an angled flat fiber cleave These parameters will be used when AFFC has been selected as the sample type In addition to all the parameters found under the FFC Tab it is also possible to set limits for Key Error when measuring angled flat fiber cleaves PHS int and PM3 ids sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FFG AFFC AFFC Angled Flat Fiber Cleave Measurement Nominal Minimum Maximum Units Diameter of Fitting Regions Units degrees Aperture A froo um Tilt offset on micrometer degrees m Key Error n es n3 degrees 7 Fiber Roughness Ra NEN 0 nm M Fiber Roughness Ra Do 0 nm M Fiber Diameter Iv Display Pass Fail Default Current ID New ID Create Mew Fart ID 3 Parts h Delete Par ID LED Intensities Default Custam 124 126 urm Part ID omen Figure 60 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 48 Auto Tab The Auto tab contains access to the following functions Changing passwords choosing which image will b
28. I W Ferrule Roughness Raj TTET ra LJ DER on Iv Fiber Epaxy or Hole Diameter 0 Iv Display Pass Fail Figure 50 Setup Menu The Setup menu allows the operator to access display and change all of the ZX 1 s measurement options pass fail limits and calibration parameters It 1s possible to set up the measurement options pass fail limits and fitting regions for each individual sample type These are found under the individual tabs PC APC FLAT AFC FFC and AFFC If an operator makes any changes in the Setup menu they will be prompted for their level password The following is a description of the function of each element of the Setup menu ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 39 Sample Type PMS ini and PMS ids PC APC MT sample Type FLAT AFC FFC AFFC Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements Auto Instrument Setup Scratch sample Name DoRC C APC Angled PC Sample Type 4 Special Cases PC Physical Contact Counterbore Pixel radius scale factor FLAT Flat Connector C AFC Angled Flat Connector Measure Glass Ferrule C FFC FlatFiber Cleave Norrintuitive IEC sign reversal of fiber height C AFFC Angled Flat Fiber Cleave AaS IO SPORNA ONY Ferrule Blank 125 Display Mask for Fiber Diameter Figure 51 This section allows the operator to select the sample type to be
29. Pass Fail i Show on converted 2D Show Raster Scan while analyzing M Show on 2D M Enable Scratch Analysis Mote Scratch Analysis only available ifvideo sampling is setta EVERY POINT LE Cancel Figure 79 Under the scratch tab it is possible to define the zones and number and size of defects in each zone The sensitivity scaling can be adjusted to show more or less surface defects according to a customer s criterion For more information refer to the Scratch section of this manual Delete From History Icon DELETE FROM HISTORY The Delete From History allows the operator to delete the last measurement made The measurement data will still be available in the csv format with the text deleted in the comments field but will not appear on any of the History reports When the file 1s ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 58 converted by the DORC97 macro into an Excel format all results with the text string delete in the comments field are ignored The delete dialog box 1s shown below PMS Fa AN Delete current history record Cancel Figure 80 Print Screen Icon Selecting this icon will initialize a screen print The window and format of the print out will depend on the settings selected in the JPG Images section of the Auto tab in the setup menu JPG Images po Quality 5 1 00 FP or L C Active Window tf AW Results Entire Screen C Results anh lt
30. RN 5 N y Rz Figure 90 After making the adjustment select the Measure button The software will track the changes indicated by the yellow line and update the necessary adjustments to be made on the reference mirror screws Make the adjustment shown and select Measure Once the measured apex offsets are within the specified limits the calibration will show the message above and return to the software calibration automatically ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 68 i Untitled PMS 4 08 File Edi Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS FYI Reference Mirror Tilts Updated EJ RES oPD SETUP i SCREEN INSERT NULL LOSS BR eb dB APEX SORETGH RNAUFBIS Sample ID Phase Measurement System PC Default IHF 0 Stan aeu 3 Snagit Captu Capture Previ 3 Exploring Tony 4 0 l CAMy Documents T je Untitled PMS 4 08 Else 91 Measure White Light Icon The Measure White icon activates the extended range measurement It is only necessary to use extended range if the sample under test has an instantaneous change in height of more than 165nm For standard production connectors it is usually only necessary to perform a standard measurement using the Measure Led icon BES To perform an extended range measurement follow the same initial steps as when making a standard measurement as detailed earlier in the manual under Making a measurement
31. SULTSVZXT 081100 1126 C5V Change Figure 102 To define a new file name or path select the Change button This will then display the Open dialog box as shown in figure 103 Open Look in Cx Results E CRepotD ata S zZ 092598 1332 89 1741 0824981205 082538 1341 89 1741 082498 1206 X zx1 082898 1557 aS 7x1 082599 1427 8 7x1 091798 1521 5 2x1 092598 1054 File name batch 1234 Files of type History File cs Cancel Figure 103 It is now possible to choose or create a folder and filename in which to store the measurement results In the example above a filename batch 1234 was chosen with the file being saved in the Results folder It is also possible to open an existing file at this point Any new measurement results would be automatically appended to the bottom of this file ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 79 The Sample Name will allow the operator to enter a name for the measurement sample This has the same function as the sample name box found in the Setup menu under the Sample Type tab The dialog box is shown below in figure 104 Sample Mame Sample Mame DORC TN Figure 104 The Delete Current History Record allows the operator to delete the last measurement made The measurement data will still be available in the csv format with the text deleted in the comments field but will not appear on any of the History reports When the file is converted b
32. Section 1 0 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 PN 2 8 2 9 Table of Contents Description Getting the System Up and Running ZX 1 mini PMS Cable Connections Making a Measurement on a PC Connector Making a Measurement on an APC Conne Measuring a Ferrule Blank Making measurements on a Glass Ferrule The PMS Toolbar The Measure LED Icon The Video Icon The Inspect Icon The Fringe Icon The 2D Converted Surface Display The 2D Display The 3D Mesh Display The 3D High Resolution Display Scratch Analysis ctor MEASURE d RED J mere OARA e O0 t2 Ay 20 20 20 20 25 24 25 28 30 31 2 10 The Quad Display 34 2 11 The Print History Icon iii 35 E 2 12 The Print QC Icon m 36 SAVE 2 13 The Save JPEG Icon a 37 SAVE 2 14 The Save OPD Icon acne 37 zi 2 15 The ZX Control Panel Siu iMt 37 2 16 The Setup Icon SETTE 39 2 16 1 Sample Type 41 Special Cases 41 2 16 2 PC Tab 41 2 16 3 Fitting regions 43 2 16 4 APC Tab 44 2 16 5 Flat Tab 45 2 16 6 AFC Tab 46 2 16 7 FFC Tab 47 2 16 8 AFFC Tab 48 2 16 9 Auto Tab 49 Changing Your Password 50 Setting the Default Results Screen 51 Setting up an Automatic Measurement Sequence 51 History Reports and Print Options 52 Changing the default video zooms 53 Changing the sampling interval for 3D displays 53 Showing the fitting regions 53 Prompti
33. any slight floatation in the ferrule while still preventing rotation of the connector key With the connector inserted fully there should be no perceivable rotation of the ferrule possible Always follow the recommended procedure described in this manual to fit the plate correctly Why are the apex measurements on APC connectors less repeatable than PC connectors Several factors affect the repeatability of APC measurements when compared to PC measurements An APC connector is fixtured such that the longitudinal axis of the ferrule is at an angle relative to the optical axis of the interferometer As such slight rotation of the ferrule causes the apex to move predominantly in the vertical axis on the monitor rather than rotating around the center of the fiber as 1s the case with PC connectors On APC connectors ferrule rotation therefore causes a change in the magnitude of the apex whereas on PC connectors ferrule rotation causes the bearing of the apex to change but not the magnitude The tilt of the ferrule with respect to the interferometers axis offers the connector endface a large mechanical advantage whereby very small ferrule rotations can cause very large changes in apex offset magnitude This translates primarily into variability of the apex offset and the 2 components key error and to a lesser extent angle measurements Using this information the following two potential causes can result in reduced measurement accuracy of APC conn
34. ave Screen As Print Screen cave Array As CSV History File sample Name Delete Current History Record Add commentta IC History Report 1 CADORCRESULT Ss 2s65295 2 CADORG 2365295 WAP late 3 CADORCA APEX CAL 2355295 A CADORC AWCHUCK TEST 2355285 Exit Figure 101 Under the File menu the user has several options involving file handling Under the first group of 4 headings it is possible to open a previously saved OPD file change the file size allocated to the save functions save a measurement as an OPD file or save the screen as a JPEG file The previous four OPD files loaded are displayed at the bottom of the menu and can be selected by clicking the left mouse button on the relevant file name Print screen will print the current screen to the default printer Under the next grouping it 1s possible to perform additional file functions The Save Array As CSV function will allow the user to save the captured data as an array in a csv format After the file is saved it would be possible to process this file utilizing other user defined programs History File allows the user to define the path and filename used to store the measurement results When selected 1t will display the current path and filename If the user has not defined a filename the program will default to the time and date the PMS program was opened as shown below in figure 102 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 78 History File x CADORCRE
35. cal polish on the connector endface just like PC connectors except that the polish is at an angle typically 8 degrees to the longitudinal axis of ferrule Having a combination of a spherical polish to ensure physical contact of the fiber coupled with an angular endface to reduce back reflection yields an extremely high performance fiber to fiber interface By virtue of the fact that the connector endface is angled it 1s essential that the connectors incorporate a keying device such that when two APC connectors are mated their angles will be orientated correctly to assure physical contact The key error measurement is designed to measure the rotational orientation of the endface with respect to the physical key on the connector housing Reflective Interferometers typically work in the visible spectrum at wavelengths of about 660 nanometers in order to achieve nanometer fiber height measurement resolution At this wavelength there are approximately 7 fringes per degree across a 125 micron fiber diameter At 8 degrees of endface angle there would be 56 fringes just across the fiber surface a fringe density that 1s too high to resolve For this reason connector measuring interferometers offset the angle of the connector endface by the nominal angle of the polished endface 8 degrees This makes the connector enface resemble a PC interferogram on the monitor however there are inherent consequences of this tilting action Firstly the angular of
36. creen as shown in figure 15 iw PMS 4 13 12345 HF C ADorcXResultsVZx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS D Eae n 3 x Sample Type PC 72 7m Physical Contact 7 ames Name Sample ID 12345 Fitina Regions D E F A Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm PASS Assy 3 0 96 60 3 deg Apex Offset 77 82 um FAIL 0 44 degrees FAIL Bearing 257 7 degrees qunm iive E x ET zx zs E m i FROM SJ i nm Feni y d PU h m L bai Aa ee h 2j MELLE TTE Wt h wb nou Ay Hao UT gt un js nm EU Diameter 132 0 um PASS Phase Measurement System maso Eo BE go Pus 413 1234 Figure 15 Fringe Screen for A PC Connector Making a measurement on an APC Angled Physical Contact connector e The Universal or V groove Chuck is extremely versatile in that it can accept virtually any 2 5mm diameter connector or ferrule for measurement However because the ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 13 Universal or V groove Chuck does not contain a key the applicable keying adapter plate must first be fitted before performing APC measurements The adapter plate is held in place by two M3 socket cap head screws and fits over the universal holder or v groove To ensure correct alignment of the adapter plate to the chuck assembly place the adapter plate over the connector and then offer this to
37. creen if required Activate the Measure LED icon using the left mouse key or pressing the right mouse key from anywhere on the active window The ZX 1 will then automatically acquire phase shifted data for the sample under test Upon completion of the measurement the screen will display the results along with the image selected in the Auto tab The default 1mage 1s the Fringe Screen as shown in figure 19 iw PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 1305 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS MEASURE IT m RED Iita al l b h k S P b Sample Type AP C f 3 Angled Physical Contact E i B Sample Name INSPECT FRINGE N d DORC Sample ID Fiting Regions D E FJA Radius of Curvature 94 mm PASS cn m a e EJ DDD I c 4 156 degrees Bearing 261 2 degrees Actual Angle of Sample Slt E GC SAVE z i i E ey r 1 024 degrees PASS m b 3 4 i Fiber Height J SETUP INSERT NULL LOSS BR dB S APEX k _ ic T E T E b 3 3 g t r 4 Es i n N esp a ae ee uu 2E 3 ed gt 2 5 d a zx m m a Ej hz i T i5 a I cao eo Fiber Roughness nm Ra 5nm Ferrule Roughness PASS Tnm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter um a e g co ceo gt gt c c 4 Phase Measurement System APC
38. d below Sample Type PC The abbreviation within the brackets is determined by the sample type selected in the Setup menu or from the Sample Type pull down menu In this case PC signifies a Physical Contact type connector Sample Name DORC This string is user definable from the Setup menu or from the File pull down menu It can be used to identify the type of connector or its batch number In this case DORC was entered as the sample name Sample ID 12345 This string is user definable and can be unique for each connector measured It is entered into the Sample ID dialog box at the bottom of the live video screen This information should be entered before making a measurement ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 74 Fitting Regions D E F A The values displayed under this title are the fitting regions used to calculate the measurement parameters of the sample under test as defined in the Setup menu Radius of Curvature The value under this title displays the measured radius of curvature of the connector in millimeters In the very unlikely event that a connector endface was concave this value would become negative The asymmetry value 1s a measurement of the difference between the X and Y radii of the elliptical surface formed by the polish The bearing 1s the compass direction of the X component of the ellipse Apex Offset The first value under this title displays the measured apex offset of the connector in micr
39. e Manual Version 6 02 08 02 27 The 3D Mesh Icon MESH The 3D Mesh icon is used to display a three dimensional map of the surface of the samples end face PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 1305 csv File Edi Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS E rz Sample Type PC Q Physical Contact gt INSPECT FRINGE Sample Name DORC Sample ID Fitting Regions D E F A 250 140 50 7 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 17 mm Assym 3 0 96 059 5 SCRATCH 5 Jo i Ce 76 84 um ANALYSIS QUAD 40 433 degrees Bearing 257 8 degrees Fiber Height Sphere IEC 158 9 nm FAIL IEG min 123 2 nm SAVE Plane 40 0 nm Fiber Roughness Z T Femule Roughness Ra 8 nm SETUP Ra 6 nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 1 um SCREEN INSERT NULL LOSS BR ep dB S APEX Phase Measurement System PC Default High Res HF 1 HA Start d e mp 3 Snaglt Capture Previ gt PMS 4 13 Untitl RS or 2 57 PM Figure 36 The image can be rotated to any three dimensional position Simply use the left mouse key to select any part of the 3D image The display will change to a three dimensional wire frame of a box as shown in figure 37 Whilst holding down the left mouse key drag the image to the desired viewing angle and then release the mouse button The image will then be re drawn at the desired position ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 28 Snagit Capture Preview
40. e as shown in figure 4 and not as notated by the Micron color code 15 Way D Type Video Connection USB Interface T EE Box Connector Figure 5 ZX 1 Mini PMS and USB Interface Box Connections i Turn on the power switch for the ZX 1 mini PMS Processor VGA monitor and the printer Assuming everything is connected correctly the computer should automatically boot up and start the DORC PMS program If a connector was left in the ZX 1 and the red Reference Out or Inspect Mode button on the ZX 1 mini PMS front panel is illuminated an image similar to figure 6 should be obtained In the event that no connector is inserted the image area of the screen will remain blank ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 Figure 6 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 Making a measurement Making a measurement on a PC Physical Contact connector Performing measurements on a ZX 1 PMS system is very simple By following this procedure a measurement can be performed very quickly and easily e Before making a measurement the operator should define the type of connector to be measured 1 e PC or APC the name of the sample this could be a work order number and a folder and filename where the results will be stored AII this information can be entered using the pull down menus File and Type as shown in figure 7 Edit Mode Type Miew MT Tools loen Cirl O cave setup Dave AS cave ocreen AS Pr
41. e displayed after the measurement has been completed setting up an automatic sequence of measurements changing the resolution used for the 3D displays options for printing saving and displaying data PHS int and PM3 ids PC APC FLAT AFC ogge AFFC Ese MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch Image to display with results ID s C QUAD video sampling Change passwords Every paint Insiston Sample ID W f Inspection l Retain Sample ID C Every 2nd point leve M C Scratch Auto Inc Sample ID Level I Movie Repeat Measurments a Die PUN n Extract Sample Type amp L Single Fiber Only Interteroqram Part ID from Sample ID m e sg f ber C 2DConvered zoom for Single Fiber Only la Interval sec M 3D iU ES I C3DHiBes l2 Default zoom JPG Images r 0 Quality History File and Reports z Default LIVE zoom su 5 100 P or L C Active window 6 AW Results C Entire Screen C Results only Create a new history file at pragram start up Create new history file after printing fram PMS Iv 4 3D Sampling interval Iv Show D E F A Frompt tor Insertion Lass and Backreflection eo Lise FarlD for name of history file Retain comment M Varn if small fiber 124 Min fiber diameter History File C DORC RESULTS ZX 013101 O90 Ca Iv Previ
42. e scan start folts Volts Offset scan stop Molts Fiber buffer 75 ca ce iili Ferrule buffer min 75 100 Correlation absolute value Ferrule buffer max 4 l 10 Correlation smoothings x v Fiber ferrule absolute value Fiber smaathings Ferrule smoothings Displacement affset Long range ofset nm 75 Radius of histogram um f q fiberlleavePeakOffset 55 fiberPeakOftset Ii um zs uc lt oi Tw S pun un D ul n m a z3 ue Calibrating the PZT Figure 78 LE Cancel Place a PC connector in the chuck assembly Proceed with optimizing the connector as for a normal measurement Ensure that the intensities are set correctly in the ZX 1 Control menu Select the Instrument Setup tab in the Setup menu Select the Calibrate PZT button The ZX 1 will automatically check that the PZT is moving the correct distance and calibrate if necessary After the calibration is complete select OK Enter your password when prompted 57 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 Scratch Tab PMS ini and PMS ids aay xl PC APC FLAT AFC FFC AFFC MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements Sample Type Auto Instrument Setup Scratch scratch Parameters Pass Fail Criteria Number Width Length Depth Area Total Area urn um rim um z um z Diameters Minimum Maximum ur urn fone sensitivity scaling 1 00 Iv Display
43. easurement problem is encountered these displays may prove useful ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 81 View MT Tools Inspect d FiberMask Movie Enh Fringes Mad Phase 1 Valid 1 Phase 2 Valid 2 Surmace Extra Figure 110 Inspect This will display the captured inspection 1mage of the ferrule or fiber from the last measurement performed or from the last OPD file opened It has the same function as the Inspect icon on the toolbar View MT Tools About PhS hes Ts Ferrule Inspection FEiberhdask Fiber Inspection Figure 111 Fiber Mask This displays a screen showing the fit used for the fiber or hole figure 112 If for instance the measurement data was showing a larger fiber diameter than expected then by displaying this screen it will be possible to see if the fit used by the software included any dirt or severe scratches that may have been on the connector surface 82 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 J PMS 4 13 DORC HF C Dorc Results Zx1 020701 1122 csv ey ini xj File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name REF 5 Sample ID BORG Fitting Regions D EJF A 250 140 750 1000 um Radius of Curvature 6 91 mm PASS Assym 2 8 96 0 109 4 deg 40 057 deqrees Bearing 4 8 degrees Fiber Height Sphere 23 4 nm PASS IEC min 125 0 nm Plane 185 7 nm Fiber Ro
44. ectors a Small amounts of freedom between the connector s key and the adapter plate keyway can allow ferrule rotation that will result in variability in the key error measurement b The floating ferrule design of most connectors results in an undesirable side effect in that the ferrule can also rotate slightly with respect to the inner key of the connector Such rotation is impossible to eliminate from the measurement systems perspective as it occurs inside the connector housing Depending on the tolerance of the parts used on individual connectors this problem results in some individual connectors being less repeatable than others Although it 1s possible to minimize the rotation between the connector s outer key and the adapter plate 1t 1s 1mpossible from a measurement system perspective to reduce any rotation that may be coming from rotation between the connector housing s inner key and the ferrule hub This rotational freedom although typically very small occurs very close to the ferrules center of rotation and can therefore affect the apex repeatability significantly in the order of 10 s of microns ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 96 It is important to remember that the apex offset measurement repeatability of PC connectors is typically in the order of 2 3 microns Naturally the action of tilting the connector chuck in itself cannot intrinsically reduce the measurement repeatability of the system in any way Although
45. een indicate surface defects that are smaller than those defined in the Pass Fail criteria as shown in figure 41 in the Scratch setup menu and therefore do not constitute a failure Features circled in red are larger than those defined in the Scratch setup menu and are therefore considered Bad Pass Fail Criteria Number Width Length Depth Area Total Area um um nm um 2 um 2 Figure 41 The details for each zone are listed at the bottom of the results screen Included in the results are the total number of features for each zone the number of bad features and the total surface area of all the features found for each zone By placing the mouse pointer over a feature it is possible to display the depth or height surface area and the index number of that feature This is shown below in figure If the Show on converted 2D and show on 2D boxes are checked the surface defects will appear on these 2 displays as in figures 43 and 44 M Show an converted 2D M Shaw an 2D Figure 42 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 34 iw PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C XDorcXResultsVZx1 013101 1305 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORG Sample ID Fitina Regions D E FJA 250 7140 750 71000 um Radius of Curvature 10 14 mm Assym 3 0 96 059 6 deg 40 493 degrees Bearing 257 8 degrees Fiber Height Sphere IEC 160 1 nm
46. ely 20 seconds If the focus you have chosen is not correct or the fiber height is larger than t6um the ZX 1 will display a series of warnings after the measurement has been completed as in figures 97 and 98 Figure 97 Figure 98 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 72 If you see either of these warning messages the measurement may be invalid Repeat the measurement from the first step re focusing the sample so that the highest contrast fringe appears on the fiber if previously on the ferrule and the ferrule surface if previously on the fiber ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 73 The Result Column The result column appears on completion of a measurement on the right hand side of the screen The parameters displayed depend on the type of connector and the measurement options chosen in the Setup menu The result column shown in figure 99 1s for a PC connector Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORG Sample ID 12345 Fitting Regions DYESS 250 2140 7 50 21000 um Badius of Curvature 10 08 mm PASS Assym 3 95 bl deg Apex Offset TT 82 um FAIL 44 degrees FAIL Bearing 257 1 degrees Fiber Height Sphere 157 I nm FAIL EC min 124 2 nm Plane 43 6 nm PASS Fiber Roughness P h nm PASS Ra nm PASS Ferule Roughness Ra T nm PASS Ra h nm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um PASS Se M ei Figure 99 The various parameters are describe
47. et labeled D I O 7 on the rear of the computer i Kesearch Company D M Loum interferometer un P Jcth gt See i T Figure 3 e Connect the BNC plug to the BNC socket labeled VIDEO 1 OUTPUT 9 on the rear of the ZX 1 mini PMS ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 e Connect the 15 way D Type plug to the socket labeled INTERFACE 10 on the rear of the ZX 1 mini PMS e Double check that all connections have been made correctly and are secure e Connect power cables to the ZX 1 mini PMS processor VGA monitor and the printer e Double check the voltages for the processor before plugging in all the power cables to the AC outlet USB Interface Connections e Due to continuing product development DORC has made major improvements to simplify the connections necessary to set up the ZX 1 mini PMS system USB Cable Connection to Monitor BNC Video Connection Figure 4 USB Connections ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 e Connect the one end of the supplied USB cable to the rear of the computer and the other end into the USB Interface Box Connect the video cable between the framegrabber on the rear of the computer and the BNC output labeled Video 1 output on the rear of the ZX 1 mini e Connect the 15 way D Type connector to the 15 way port labeled Interface on the ZX 1 mini and securely fasten using the 2 screw e Please note that the connection for the monitor should be mad
48. ew GC Report Preview History Report Iv History Statistics omen Figure 61 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 49 Changing Your Password It is possible to change the level 1 and level 2 passwords from the default values of DORCI and DORC2 To change the level 1 password select the Level 1 button You will be prompted for your Level 2 password as below in figure 62 Level 2 Password Cancel il Figure 62 Enter your Level 2 password and select OK A dialog box will appear as in figure 63 Enter your new password in the New Password box and confirm your password by entering it again into the Confirm new password box A password must have 4 or more characters Select OK If both passwords matched and contained 4 characters or more then computer will close the dialog box Set password X Mew password Confirm new password p Cancel d Figure 63 If the passwords were different or contained less than 4 characters then an error message will appear as in figure 64 If this 1s the case then simply repeat the above procedure Do not forget your passwords In the unlikely event that the passwords are forgotten then contact Direct Optical Research for further assistance PMS 5c N Passwords were not identical or were nat long enough Figure 64 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 50 Selecting the Default Results Screen It 1s possible to choose which screen will be di
49. fset of the ferrule offers the interferogram a mechanical advantage As such rotating the connector no longer rotates the apex around the axis of the fiber as with PC connectors instead slight connector rotation causes the apex to move in a very large circle so large that it approximates vertical movement on the monitor Keying Adapter plates when and how do I use them Keying adapter plates are mandatory for APC connector measurements however they are not required for PC measurements Different adapter plates are available for each style of connector that comes in an APC format including but not limited to FC SC ST E2000 BSC and LC For some connectors such as the FC APC several key widths have evolved from different manufacturers and for different applications If you are using FC APC connector housings from multiple vendors DORC has developed an adapter plate that will key most designs and key widths using a single adapter plate Alternatively if you are only using one specific key width FC APC adapter plates are available with fixed width slots Although these adapter plates will ONLY correctly accommodate one ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 95 specific key width they are less sensitive to variations in ferrule length and or connector insertion depth When installing an adapter plate do not tighten the adapter plate thumbscrews fully the idea 1s to allow the adapter plate to move laterally to accommodate
50. ftware to follow these standards lt Pe Pe Em x Je EN a Ae A N Fiber N N N Radius of curvature of ferrule Figure 125 Key Error For an angled polished connector any apex offset in the vertical axis is caused by an error in the polishing or mounting of the ferrule with respect to the key This offset 1n the vertical axis 1s reported as the key error using the angular format of the apex offset for the vertical component only PC The term used for a Physical Contact connector ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 93 Radius The ferrule radius R is defined as the radius of curvature of the portion of the endface that is domed by polishing for physical contact It is assumed that this radius 1s spherical p fo j j VA N Figure 126 Rq Ra Rq and Ra are an indication of the surface roughness of the ferrule and fiber Rq is an indication of the RMS root mean of the squares between the fitted sphere and the raw data Ra 1s the average difference between the fitted sphere and the raw data Tilt This 1s the angle set on the tilt micrometer and entered into the APC box on the setup menu ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 94 Frequently Asked Questions What is Key error On all of Dorc s products Key error is the vertical component of apex offset expressed in the angular format APC connectors typically have a spheri
51. g Regions Units IV Radius of Curvature 5 mm Fitting Ares 2 feso um M Apex Offset fo um Extracting Area E 140 um M Fiber Height Spherical Averaging Area FJ fo um C Fixed IEC Variable 100 nm Aperture AJ 1000 um W Fiber Height Planar o nm Iv Angular Offset degrees Part ID degrees Default Current ID deqrees Mew ID DI Create Mew F art ID amp PartlDs nm Delete Fart ID nm LED Intensities Jefsult Custom Tilt offset an micrometer iv Key Error M Fiber Roughness Rg WM Fiber Roughness Raj Iv Ferrule Roughness Ra Iv Ferrule Roughness Ral EUR ALL E ra LJ W Fiber Epoxy or Hole Diameter um ALLIES TG i LE WE Iv Display Pass Fail oen Figure 56 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 44 Flat Tab Under the Flat tab it is possible to set all the parameters for a Flat polished connector These parameters will be used when Flat has been selected as the sample type As a flat polished connector is not spherical in shape then measurement parameters such as radius of curvature apex offset bearing and fiber height spherical will not be valid The measurement parameters available on a flat polished connector are Fiber Height using the planar fit Angular Offset Fiber Roughness Rq Fiber Roughness Ra Ferrule Roughness Rq Ferrule Roughness Ra and Fiber Epoxy or Hole Diameter These are shown below in figure 57 PMS ini and PMS ids
52. he cursor to the desired second position A box will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen displaying the distance between the 2 points the height and co ordinates of the second point and the height and co ordinates of the highest point on the surface between the 2 points A white cross also indicates the position of the highest point on the surface It is possible to scan across any point on the surface and the display will update automatically as you move the mouse ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 26 02 08 02 PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv m ini x File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID Fitting Regions D E FIA 0 250 140 250 7 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 09 mm Pass Assym 3 0 96 60 0 deg 0 440 degrees FAIL Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Height Sphere IEC 159 1 nm FAIL IEG min 124 1 nm SAVE y A 4 ES Plane 42 3 nm n if ba w ia M oy OPD N E E M Feni Roughness Fit E 7 nm CONTROL SETUP lt i A s 6 nm d Fiber Epoxy Diameter DELETE e D 2 FROM x A I 132 0 um HISTORY s ow SCREEN Men F INSERT NULL LOSS BR dB s kd Phase Measurement System IPC Default High Res HF 1 Sf Start d et Q2 PMS 4 13 Untitl 3 Snagit Capture Previ Figure 35 ZX PMS5 Softwar
53. he fiber or ferrule hole and the line parallel to the axis that passes through the vertex or highest point on the dome formed by spherically polishing the ferrule m Vertex or highest Apex x BEEN point on dome Axis of fiber or ird Curvature ferrule hole 4 Ferrule Figure 124 Under the heading Angle in the DORC software the same information is expressed using an angular format 0 as depicted in figure 124 Diameter Diameter displays the diameter of the fiber and glue line or hole in the ferrule in microns ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 92 Fiber Height Fiber height is defined as the distance between the fiber end face and the best fit spherical surface over the defined region of interest An average height is calculated for the fiber over the fiber averaging area as defined by F in the Setup menu A polynomial is fitted to the ferrule surface as defined by extracting regions D and E The difference between the average fiber height and the height of the fitted surface at the center of the fiber indicates the amount of protrusion or undercut in nanometers Positive numbers indicate protrusion h on figure 125 and negative numbers indicate undercut h on figure 125 If following Telcordia or IEC procedures fiber height is defined as either Undercut U or Protrusion U We believe that this sign notation 1s very confusing but if desired the user can select an option in the so
54. his message is displayed if the software cannot find the fiber or hole on the connector surface This can be caused by the following reasons e The intensity for Inspection is set too high or too low under the ZX 1 control panel See Setting Intensities immediately following this section e There are excessive scratches or dirt on the ferrule surface obscuring the fiber or hole e The sample is not in focus ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 88 e There is no sample mounted in the chuck e The ferrule does not have a hole and ferrule blank has not been selected in the Setup menu Connector expected but not found check the following X Figure 121 This message is displayed when there is no interference data This can be caused by the following reasons e The intensity for Fringe is set too high or too low under the ZX 1 control panel See Setting Intensities immediately following this section e The sample is not focused correctly to produce fringes in the interference mode Figure 122 This message is displayed if the measured fiber diameter is less than the fiber diameter entered in the Warn if small fiber box in the Setup Menu under the Auto tab This may be due to the ZX 1 not being at maximum zoom or simply that the fiber diameter is smaller than that entered in the check box It is possible to complete the measurement by selecting OK ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 89 Micro
55. huck design incorporates a locking and unlocking mechanism that when properly used eliminates friction and chuck wear during connector insertion and extraction Refer to section 4 of this manual for correct operation of the chuck ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 97 How often should I calibrate Apex Offset As the calibration is fast and simple it 1s advisable to perform Apex Offset calibration at every change of shift or at least once per day Always calibrate the apex after changing chuck assemblies The apex is calibrated by selecting the null apex icon in the software Refer to section 5 for further details to perform this operation Is the DORC ZX 1 measurement traceable to NIST There is no direct traceability to NIST A round robin was conducted by NIST and the conclusion drawn was that there was sufficient agreement between different test equipment manufacturers and their customers that having a standard was not necessary We understand that many customers would like to have a standard for quality purposes NIST decided that they did not have the resources to provide such a standard How do I deal with ISO9000 compliance The majority of our customers simply label the ZX 1 with For Reference Only No Calibration Necessary The calibration method used has no direct traceability to any standards body Our current calibration method splits the 3 dimensional XYZ components into X and Y lateral scaling along with a
56. ill only change the sign for the spherical calculation of fiber height If this box 1s selected the description in the PC and APC setup tabs will change from Fiber Height Spherical to Fiber Undercut Spherical This is shown below Iv Fiber Undercut Spherical C Fixed EC Variable fo fso 50 Figure 53 PC Tab Under the PC tab it 1s possible to set all the parameters for a PC connector These parameters will be used when PC has been selected as the sample type The pass fail limits can be changed for Radius of Curvature Apex Offset Fiber Height using the spherical fit Fiber Height using the planar fit Angular Offset Fiber Roughness Rq Fiber Roughness Ra Ferrule Roughness Rq Ferrule Roughness Ra and Fiber Epoxy or Hole diameter It is also possible to choose which measurement parameters will be displayed with the results Removing the check from the Measurement check box disables the measurement parameter If you do not wish to display the pass or fail simply remove the check from the Display Pass Fail check box ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 41 PMS ini and PMS ids EE sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FFC AFFC FC Physical Contact Measurement Nominal Maximum Units Diameter of Fitting Regions Units mm Fitting Area D 250 um um Extracting amp rea E 40 urn Averaging Area F p um
57. in figure 45 Inspection Scratch 3D and 3D Hi Res were the chosen options Image to display with results C QUAD C Inspection C Scratch T Movie 2D Le D Converted 3 D 3DHiRes Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fitina Regions D E F A 250 7 140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm iAssym 3 0 96 60 3 deg p aol son ae Apex Offset Ce D 77 82 um ANALYsiS l QUAD 0 44 degrees Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber neet IEC min 4242 nm E Plane 43 5 nm Fiber Roughness x E s ius Ferule Roughness Pa Pa Tnm I B nm Ss pm Diameter INSERT EJ LOSS BR dBs EJ Phase Measurement System E UTR IPC Default HighRe d 2 gAsten A e E PMS 413 1234 i Snagit Capture Previ Figure 46 Each window of the Quad has full functionality and it is possible to Zoom In or Out on the individual display by using the scroll wheel or the left button on the mouse ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 34 Print History Icon The History icon prints out the history file The history file is in a tabular format with one row of data per measurement All of the measured parameters will be displayed along with a P for pass or F for fail This format is most useful for production environments where a hard copy of the results in a compact format is required If the Preview History Report was selected in the Setup menu
58. int Screen cave Array As CSV History File sample Name Delete Current History Record Add comment ta IC History Report 1 CADORCVRESULTS 42365295 2 CADORG 2355235 M Plate 3 CADORLCUS MAPEX CAL 2355285 4 CADORCA SCHUCK TEST 2365295 Exit Figure 7 e To change the sample name select the Sample Name from the pull down menu The following dialog box will be displayed Sample Mame Sample Mame Dore co ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 Type in the sample name and select OK This will be displayed with the results e To select the sample type PC in this case select Type from the top menu bar and then check PC as figure 9 Type Miew MT Sm AFC Flat AFC are AFF GlassFerrule Figure 9 e To choose a file name and location to store the measurement results select History File from the File pull down menu A dialog box will be displayed showing the present History path and file name as shown in figure 10 History File x CADORCIRESULTSVZXI 081100 1126 CSV Change Figure 10 To define a new file name or path select the History File button This will then display the Open dialog box as shown in figure 11 3 CReportD ata Sz 092598 1332 ES 241 082498 1205 Sz 092598 1341 S5 21 082458 1206 39 zs 32838 1557 BS 241 082598 1427 2s 281 081738 1521 2s 01 092598 1054 File name batch 1234 Files of type History File cs Cancel Figure 1
59. isplaying results in a wide variety of formats changing the system setup saving and printing results The function of each icon 1s described below Measure Red Icon MEASURE D d RED The Measure RED icon is used to initiate a standard measurement Before pressing this key ensure that there are high contrast fringes being displayed on live video in the interferometric mode The right mouse button executes the measurement sequence from anywhere on the active window if the system 1s already displaying live video Video Icon VIDEO The Video icon is used to set the display to live video This enables the user to optimize the focus and contrast of a sample before selecting the measure key The right mouse button selects video from anywhere on the active window if the system is not presently displaying live video If the Video icon is activated twice it will freeze the image on the monitor Inspect Icon This will display the captured inspection 1mage from the last measurement performed or from the last OPD file opened This button will toggle between three different displays The first display shown in figure 28 is the composite image During the measurement sequence the software captures 2 images at different intensities as determined by the source settings in the ZX 1 control panel Cutting and pasting the fiber image into the ferrule image generates the composite image If the Inspect icon is selected again it will then dis
60. led HF C Dorc Results Zx1 011801 1620 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Fill in the pie Measure a es Rotate the connector and click on Measure until all the sections of for Software h thepieare green Each apex will be marked by ablue dot on the video Correction Screen Multiple measurements per section are OK Chuck Quality Connector Apex um Software Correction um a id Sample ID Comment Phase Measurement System waster ES BD Gyoorc IPC Defaut High Res HF 0 BAIR ane P PMS 4 12 Untitl Figure 83 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 61 After the measurement a blue dot will show the position of the apex The segment of the pie corresponding to this position will turn green j PMS 4 12 Untitled HF C Dorc Results 2Zx1 011801 1620 csv Eile Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS DELETE FROM HISTORY Rotate the connector and click on Measure until all the sections of for Software 4 the pie are green Each apex will be marked bya blue dot onthe video Correction j i screen Multiple measurements per section are OK i Chuck Quality Connector Apex um Software Correction um TS ud Sample ID Comment Phase Measurement System n IPC Default High Res HF 0 stan ESI BE Go Pus 412 Untiti 3 Snagit Capture Previ EEG assem Figure 84
61. n figure 16 or from the pull down menu displayed in the main PMS window as shown in figure 17 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 14 Figure 17 The exact angle reading on the tilt micrometer is entered into the tilt offset box in the menu found under the APC tab as shown in figure 18 PMSini and PMS ids Figure 18 In order to make a measurement the ZX 1 must first be set to live video mode at maximum magnification If the image area is displaying anything other than live VIDEO video then click on the icon to activate this mode or press the right mouse key ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 15 from anywhere on the active window Press the Zoom In button on the front panel of the ZX 1 until maximum magnification is reached If no image is seen on the monitor then select Inspection mode by pressing the Reference Out or Inspect Mode button on the ZX 1 front panel until it is lit Set the Intensity front panel knob fully clockwise Adjust the X and Y position if necessary to center the sample on the screen Focus the sample using the Z micrometer on the XYZ stage on the front of the ZX 1 Select Interference mode by pressing the Reference Out or Inspect Mode button on the ZX 1 front panel until it is not lit Make small adjustments of the Z micrometer to obtain fringes and maximize the fringe contrast Enter the sample ID in the dialog box displayed at the bottom of the Video s
62. name and path it 1s possible to choose a file name and path to store the results This can also be performed from the main PMS window from the File pull down menu History File CA Dorc Results 2x1 072098 1154 Cs Figure 72 To define a new file name or path select the History File button This will then display the Open dialog box as shown in figure 73 Open Look in J Results 7 aS QCReportD ata 8 Z1 092598 1332 Z1 0824981205 X zx1 082538 1341 89 1741 082498 1206 X zx1 082898 1557 BS 7x1 082598 1427 8S 17561 091798 1621 aS 171 092599 1054 File name batch 1234 Files of type History File csv Cancel Figure 73 It is now possible to choose or create a folder and filename in which to store the measurement results In the example above a filename batch 1234 was chosen with the file being saved in the Results folder It is also possible to open an existing file at this point Any new measurement results would be automatically appended to the bottom of this file Once the required details have been entered select the Open button The PMS program will confirm the filename and path as shown in figure 74 E DORESRESULTS batch 1234 csv Figure 74 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 54 If the Insist on Sample ID box is checked then it is not possible to make a measurement without entering a sample id If you try to take a measurement the following warning dialog box is
63. ng for Insertion Loss and Backreflection 53 Retaining a comment 53 Enabling Small Fiber Diameter warning 53 Creating a history file 54 Insist on retain Auto Increment and Extract Sample ID 55 Printing and saving screen images 56 2 16 10 Instrument Setup Tab 57 Calibrating the PZT 57 2 16 11 Scratch Analysis Settings 58 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 2 17 2 18 2 19 2 20 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 Delete from history Icon Print Screen Icon Insertion and Return Loss Icon Null Apex Icon The Measure White Icon The Results Column PC Results Column APC Results Column Pull Down Menus Save Array As CSV file Creating History Files Appending to history files Changing Sample Name Deleting current measurement Selecting a Part ID The View Menu Statistical Analysis Error Messages and Dialog Boxes Windows 98 Settings General Maintenance Glossary Of Terms Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Warranty Information DELETE HISTORY 58 59 dB s 61 69 74 74 76 78 78 78 79 80 81 82 86 87 90 91 92 95 100 101 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 Getting the System up and Running ZX 1 mini PMS The following diagrams show the cable connections necessary to correctly setup your ZX 1 mini PMS system running Windows 98 If your system was only supplied wi
64. ng replacement products If DORC repairs or replaces a product its warranty term is not extended THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION DORC S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 101 DORC DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 102
65. of the X to Y radius The chuck quality percentage indicates 1f there 1s any wear present on the chuck assembly Generally this number should be larger than 85 If this number is below 85 perform the Null Apex again in case one of the points measured was invalid If the chuck quality is repeatability below 85 verify that the Connector Asymmetry is less than 3 If the connector asymmetry is higher than 3 then try another connector to perform the calibration If the chuck quality is still below 85 then contact DORC to have the chuck repaired The final software correction is also reported along with the actual apex of the connector used for the null apex ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 63 il Sample ID aT ise Measure f z t Ss stem Figure 86 Select the Update Null Ref Values and Exit button A brief message will be displayed confirming that the values have been updated ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 64 g Untitled PMS 4 U6 d rents FYI Reference Mirror Tilts Updated Ea RED Gre R FRI MESH HI RES HI A A E z EI x E conTRoL as SETUP i TRU j N Ed INSERT 1 EA bz e SURE a ents T Untitled PMS 4 08 Figure 87 In some cases especially after a chuck change it may not be possible to rotate the connector to fill all of the sections of the pie If after several measurements the pie is not being filled in the f
66. ollowing message will be displayed ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 65 S E I E m Apex offset is too large Manual Adjustment Necessary I Figure 88 Select the Go To Manual Adjustment button 66 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 i PMS 4 12 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 011801 1620 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools AboutPMS SCRATCR e ANALYSIS pa ES Onl Reference To Move Apex Please do not reposition Mirror Mount Up Y CW connector Down Y CCW Use X and Y to j Center um adjust TILTS Turn Y cx deg CW Current D elta peo o o oa x 20 42 20 90 hi 3 01 32 86 Mag 20 64 34 07 To Move Apex Be N Measure Left Eom Cancel e esl ssl HAStar deu Gj porc B PMS 4 12 Until Gi Snaglt Capture Previ ER ois 4 41 PM Figure 89 The software will indicate the direction and magnitude of each adjustment screw on the reference mirror to compensate for the calibration error In the case above it was not necessary to adjust the Y screw The reference mirror lies on the right hand side of the ZX 1 The adjustment screws are accessible through a sliding door and are made using an M2 5 ball driver There are 3 possible adjustments Rx Ry and Rz These are identified in the figure below ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 67 E Sliding Door Front Of ZX 1 dy 9 Mey SN
67. olve the problem over the telephone or arrange for the repair of your machine or additional technical support from Direct Optical Research Within the U S A Contact one of our service representatives at the following address Direct Optical Research Company Attn Service Manager 734 W Highland Avenue Phoenix AZ 85013 2419 Tel 602 279 2099 Fax 602 279 2025 www dorc com e mail techsupport dorc com We understand how frustrating it is to have a faulty piece of test equipment We will do our best to resolve any questions problems or failures you might have both quickly and efficiently Please be prepared to provide us with any additional information or test results we may require This will help us to make a better evaluation of your problem greatly increasing the accuracy of our diagnosis and the speed of its resolution ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 100 Warranty Information Direct Optical Research Company DORC manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices DORC warrants that all products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship The warranty term 1s one year beginning on the date of shipment as further described below This warranty does not cover damage due to external causes including accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power servicing not authorized by DORC usage n
68. ome contaminated with dust This will be seen as particles on the image only when the ZX 1 is in Fringe mode To verify the contamination is on the reference mirror remove the connector from the chuck if present Select Fringe mode from the front panel Any spots seen on the live video image are likely to be on the reference mirror Press the Zoom Out button and verify that the spots move To clean the reference mirror remove the 4 M4 screws holding the lid Take care when removing the lid as there will be an earth strap attached The reference mirror is located at the front right hand side of the ZX 1 Using a cotton tipped swab and Acetone gently wipe the mirror in one continuous stroke Only use one end of the cotton swab once as further attempts to clean the mirror will result in streaks Normally the dust will be removed on the first attempt When clean replace the lid ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 9 Glossary of Terms Actual Angle Actual angle displays the true angle of the sphere relative to the plane formed by the intersection of the center of the fiber and the center of the key In simplistic terms it 1s the actual angle the connector would have to be tilted to bring the horizontal component of the apex offset in line with the center of the fiber APC The term used for an Angled Physical Contact connector Apex The Apex or dome eccentricity x 1s defined as the distance between the axis of the center of t
69. on for the operator However if in the unlikely event you are experiencing measurement difficulties these can provide helpful diagnostic information to the technical staff at Direct Optical Research to diagnose any such problems Results Selecting results reveals a heading Voting as in figure 114 If Voting is selected it will display certain parameters for processing an extended range measurement The information displayed is helpful to the technical staff at Direct Optical Research in diagnosing any problems with the measurement The data is only valid for extended range measurements activated by the Measure White icon No data will be available if the measurement was made with the Measure LED icon Voting Figure 114 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 84 The About PMS function displays unique information relating to the customer s ZX 1 figure 115 This screen can be useful to verify the current software version running on the system along with its serial number About PMS Figure 115 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 85 Statistical Analysis It is possible to perform a statistical analysis of the measurement results This is achieved by running Excel On the far right of the Excel toolbar is a pull down menu called Dorc as shown in figure 116 ode Convert DORC History File Strip Blank Duplicate ID s Run Statistics Figure 116 Before statistics can be run it will be necessary to c
70. ons and is defined as the linear distance between the center of the fiber or fiber hole and the highest point on the fitted sphere The second value is the angular format of the apex measured from the center of the calculated virtual sphere and is reported in degrees Bearing The value under this title displays the compass direction of the apex in degrees For example 0 degrees being the twelve o clock direction and 90 degrees being three o clock Fiber Height Sphere The value under this title displays the measured magnitude of the protrusion or undercut of the fiber with respect to the virtual sphere in nanometers Positive values indicate protrusion and negative values indicate undercut IEC min Defines the minimum fiber height or undercut as defined by the formula based on radius of curvature by Telcordia and IEC Plane An alternative method of calculating protrusion or undercut is the planar method This represents the difference in height between the fiber center and the average height of the ferrule adjacent to the fiber perimeter Fiber Roughness Rq The value under this title displays the surface roughness of the fiber Rq is an indication of the RMS root mean of the squares between the fitted sphere and raw data Ra Ra is the average difference between the fitted sphere and raw data In the case of an angled flat or flat polished connector an angled fiber cleave or flat fiber cleave the roughness calculati
71. ons will be performed comparing the fitted plane and raw data ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 75 Ferrule Roughness Rq The value under this title displays the surface roughness of the ferrule Rq 1s an indication of the RMS root mean of the squares between the fitted sphere and raw data Ra Rais the average difference between the fitted sphere and raw data In the case of an angled flat or flat polished connector the roughness calculations will be performed comparing the fitted plane and raw data Fiber Epoxy Diameter The value under this title displays the measured diameter of the fiber and glue line or hole in the ferrule in microns PASS FAIL If the PASS FAIL box is checked in the Setup menu the computer will compare the measured value of each parameter with the maximum and minimum limits defined in the Measurements Options box Providing the measured value falls within these limits a PASS will be displayed to the right of the measured value Measured values outside of the limits will cause a FAIL in red to be displayed If APC is selected in the Setup menu then the following additional parameters will be displayed in the result column as in figure 100 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 76 Sample Type AP C Angled Physical Contact Sample Name DORG Sample ID Fitting Regions DIEJF A 250 7 141 7 50 21000 um Badius of Curvature 94 mm PASS Assym 2 49 ih deg Ppex Off
72. onvert the selected history file into an Excel format Select Convert DORC csv history The following dialog box will be displayed enabling the operator to select the correct file Open aio 7 x Results Look in pEitsterssscnmeanerscenaneane batch 1234 g ZF1 092998 1003 Open S JocReportData amp zxi092998 1133 BS Izxin82498 1205 exi 092998 1134 Cancel B zx1 082498 1206 mjzx1 092998 1138 NUM S Izx1n0825981427 amp zx1 092998 1145 pS 2X1 091798 1621 sales 0929968 1147 nel zn 092595 1054 zu 092996 1416 AB ZK1 092598 1332 zu 092996 1419 s zen 092598 1341 ze 092998 1424 al zen 092696 1557 Find Files thak match these search criteria File name Text or property Find Mow Files of type bore History File Last modified any time Mew Search 19 File s Found Figure 117 Select the file to open Select the Open button and the file will be converted into an Excel format It is now possible to perform a statistical analysis on these results by selecting Statistics from the Dorc pull down menu The statistics will report the number of samples measured minimum maximum mean and standard deviation for each of the measurement parameters The Strip Blank Duplicate ID s macro will delete all rows where the sample ID 1s blank or has been repeated In the case of a repeated sample ID the macro will delete all duplicates and keep the last entry ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02
73. ot in accordance with product instructions failure to perform required preventive maintenance and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by DORC This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories software sound cards speakers external devices accessories or parts added to a computer system after the system is shipped from DORC DORC will repair or replace products returned to DORC s facility To request warranty service you must call DORC within the warranty period to request service If warranty service is required DORC will issue a Return Material Authorization Number You must ship the products back to DORC in their original or equivalent packaging prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment DORC will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect NOTE Before you ship a computer to DORC back up the data on the hard disk drive s and any other storage device s in the product s Remove any removable media such as diskettes CDs or PC Cards If you have any questions call DORC for technical assistance DORC owns all parts removed from repaired products DORC uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and buildi
74. play the image with the intensity settings for the ferrule When the icon is activated for the third time it will display the ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 20 image with the intensities set to show details on the fiber These are shown in figures 29 and 30 dE PMS 4 13 12345 HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fitting Regions D E F A 250 140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm PASS Assym 3 0 96 60 3 deg 0 442 deqrees FAIL Bearing 257 7 degrees Sphere 157 0 nm FAIL IEG min 124 2 nm Plane 43 5 nm Fiber Roughness Ra B nm Ra 5nm Ferule Roughness Ra 7 nm PASS Ra B nm Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um PASS 4 Phase Measurement System Maso 6 2 B PMs 413 1234 Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID 12345 Fitinq Regions D E FJA 250 7140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 08 mm PASS iAssym 3 96 60 3 deg Apex Offset 71 82 um FAIL 0 44 degrees FAIL Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Height Sphere 157 0 nm FAIL IEC min 124 2 nm Plane 435 nm Fiber Roughness Ra 6 nm Ra fnm PASS Femule Roughness Ra Tnm PASS Ra 6 nm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um PASS K HUNE S Phase Measurement System Pe Default High Res HF2 dBsten 2d Eo IB PMS 4 13 12
75. s Fitting Area c Extracting Region veraging P Extracting Region Ferrule Fiber Mo f Adhesive Figure 55 The Aperture A is unique to Direct Optical Research and is not defined by standards organizations The diameter defined under this heading will be the total area of the captured data used to calculate the connector parameters This value cannot be less than the fitting area D The aperture is used to exclude data outside of the defined diameter A The data excluded will not be used for calculating any of the connector parameters ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 43 APC Tab Under the APC tab it 1s possible to set all the parameters for an APC connector These parameters will be used when APC has been selected as the sample type In addition to all the parameters found under the PC Tab it is also possible to set limits for Angular Offset and Key Error when measuring APC connectors The angle set on the tilt micrometer is also entered into the tilt offset on micrometer box found under the APC tab It is also possible to change the diameter of the fitting regions used for calculating the parameters of an APC connector PMS ini and PMS ids a x sample Type Auto Instrument Setup scratch MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FEC AFFC APC Angled Physical Contact Measurement Minimum nits Diameter of Fitin
76. s ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 98 Do I need to return my instrument for routine calibration We do not recommend that the ZX 1 be returned to DORC for calibration There is always the possibility of shipping damage and as stated previously the apex calibration will change during shipping DORC recommends purchasing a mapped reference Connector to verify calibration The recommended calibration interval for this item 1s 1 year Where can I get an extra copy of the User Manual These are available from our website www dorc com Simply send an e mail requesting a copy of the manual and we will send you a password to extract the file by return Where can I get the latest version of the PMS software This 1s available from our website www dorc com Simply send an e mail requesting the password to upgrade your software along with the current version running and the serial number of the ZX 1 We will verify that your system is capable of running the new software and e mail you the necessary password ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 99 Technical Support If you have any questions regarding the software or any aspects of the ZX 1 system or in the unlikely event that your machine develops a fault please do one of the following Outside the U S A Call the representative through whom the unit was initially purchased and explain in detail the problem you are experiencing They will either be able to s
77. set 16 41 um 41 155 degrees Bearing 251 2 degrees Actual Angle of Sample Tilt offset 5 DI 156 7 844 degrees Key Error D 024 degrees PASS Fiber Height Sphere 32 7 nm PASS EC min 125 0 nm Plane 321 1 nm FAIL Fiber Roughness Ra T nm Ra nm Ferrule Roughness Ra 4 nm T nm Ra Fiber Epoxy Diameter 123 3 um ASS Figure 100 Actual Angle Of Sample The value under this heading displays the true angle of the sphere relative to the plane formed by the intersection of the center of the fiber and the center of the key In simplistic terms it is the actual angle the connector would have to be tilted to bring the horizontal component of the apex offset in line with the center of the fiber It is calculated by adding the measured angular form of the apex offset in the horizontal axis to the tilt offset on the micrometer the value entered in the APC menu Key Error Any apex offset in the vertical axis is caused by an error in the polishing or mounting of the ferrule with respect to the key This offset in the vertical axis is resolved into an angular format and reported as the key error ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 71 Pull Down Menus As with the majority of Windows 98 programs many of the toolbar icon functions can also be activated by using pull down menus The menu bar is shown in figure 101 S Edit Mode Type Miew MT Tools pen Citrbe Cl cave setup Dave AS S
78. sible to zoom in on any part of the 2D display This can be achieved by using the mouse wheel or selecting the right click on the mouse The red square on the image in the top right hand corner shows the area displayed ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 25 im PMS 4 13 Untitled HF C Dorc Results Zx1 013101 0907 csv File Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS SCRATCH WS Ez ANALYsIS QUAD SAVE SAVE JPG oPD Ezel Qe aM coNTROL SETUP DELETE FROM HISTORY SCREEN INSERT NULL LOSS BR ep dB SI APEX Phase Measurement System PC Default d e I PMS 4 13 Untitl 3 Snaglt Capture Previ n Start Figure 34 2D Display showing zoomed section Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name DORC Sample ID Fitina Regions D E F A 250 140 50 1000 um Radius of Curvature 10 09 mm iAssym 3 0 96 60 0 4 440 degrees Bearing 257 7 degrees Fiber Height Sphere IEC 158 1 nm IEC min 124 1 nm Plane 42 3 nm Fiber Roughness Ra B nm Ra 5nm Fenule Roughness Fiber Epoxy Diameter 132 0 um High Res HF 1 H RE 10 00 am It is also possible to obtain a readout of distance between 2 points on the 2D surface and the maximum height between these 2 points To activate this function move the cursor to the desired first point that will become the anchor point Select and hold the right mouse button down and drag t
79. soft Excel Excel cannot process this File Figure 123 This error message 1s displayed if the Print History icon or QC report icon is selected and the language has been changed from English United States under regional settings in the Windows control panel To solve this problem ensure that the language is set to English United States Windows 96 Settings All the settings in the Windows 98 control panel have been set for optimum performance of the ZX 1 Any changes to these settings may severely degrade the performance of your equipment or prevent the PMS software from running The Display settings are critical for correct performance of the video card and frame capture card The display area should always be set to 1024 x 768 the colors to High Color 16 bit and the font size to Large Fonts Any other settings will degrade performance and may cause program errors ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 90 General Maintenance The ZX 1 mini was designed to be virtually maintenance free No internal maintenance should be required The ZX 1 mini incorporates a fully enclosed design that requires no forced air cooling of the power supply Because of these features there 1s very little air exchange within the case keeping any contamination of the optics to a minimum Additionally all exposed optical components within the system are aligned vertically However it is possible in some instances that the reference mirror may bec
80. splayed on completion of a measurement Simply highlight the bullet next to the desired display as shown in figure 65 If you select the Quad display then you can check up to a maximum of 4 displays Image to display with results C QUAD C Inspection C Scratch E e O Converted 30 3 D Hi Res Figure 65 Setting Up an Automatic Measurement Sequence It 1s possible to set up the ZX 1 to make a specified number of measurements with a defined interval between subsequent measurements Check the Repeat Measurements box and enter the number of measurements to be made in the Number section and the desired interval in seconds in the interval box as shown in figure 66 m Repeat Measurments Single Fiber Only Humber 0 Interval sec Figure 66 After entering the desired values select OK When the Measure LED icon or Measure White icon is selected the computer will ask if you wish to begin the sequence as shown below in figure 67 PMS c stant sequence PON Use the escape key to terminate sequence once started there will be a delay in response Figure 67 If you wish to abort the sequence once started use the Esc key on the keyboard ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 51 History Reports and Print Options This section of the Auto menu determines how measurements will be saved and printed All the measurement parameters including Sample name and ID are saved automatically in a history file Unless
81. th a BNC to BNC and USB cable please refer to the section titled USB Interface Connections Where possible lock connectors in place securely using either the thumbscrews or a small flat bladed screwdriver Incorrect connections may seriously damage the computer and the ZX 1 mini PMS system e Check to ensure that the computer voltage switch 1 is set to the correct AC supply voltage The ZX 1 mini PMS system and the computer monitor are auto ranging and do not require adjustment e Connect the plug on the mouse to the socket on the rear of the computer 2 e Connect the plug on the computer keyboard to the socket on the rear of the computer 3 e Connect the USB Cable from the USB port on the printer to the USB port on the computer 4 ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 aue d dos T p merean LI IE es Memor Pus so em 0 me ommum on 5 E pm 6 TE a LI rA l5 el m z Th pE Figure 2 e Connect the 15 way high density D Type plug from the monitor to the 15 way high density D Type socket on the top of card 5 on the rear of the computer e Connections for the ZX 1 mini PMS interface cable are as follows e Connect the BNC connector with the red sleeving to the bottom connector on card 6 on the rear of the computer e Connect the 37 way socket to the 37 way D Type plug labeled A D 8 on the rear of the computer Connect the 37 way plug to the 37 way D Type sock
82. the chuck assembly Lock the connector in place in the v groove chuck and then insert and gently tighten the two M3 screws applying light downward pressure on the adapter plate The plate is only used to orientate the key and is not supporting the connector therefore it is only necessary to tighten these screws sufficiently to ensure that the plate does not move during insertion of a connector PMS ini and PMS ids xj MT Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements PC APC FLAT AFC FFC AFFC sample Type Auto Instrument Setup Scratch Sample Name IDORC Sample Type m Special Cases C PC Physical Contact Gauntersore 2 Pixel radius scale factor Land Potato Dn es erulgBlank C FLAT Flat Connector C AFC Angled Flat Connector C FFC Flat Fiber Cleave C AFFC Angled Flat Fiber Cleave Enable 125 Display Mask for Fiber Diameter M Measure Glass Ferrule 7 Nan inturtive IEC sign reversal offiber height Applies to spherical only oen Figure 16 e Adjust the tilt micrometer to the expected angular offset This is normally 8 0 degrees but can be any value between 0 0 and 15 0 degrees To aid the operator the tilt chuck has a mechanical stop at approximately 8 0 degrees If an angle greater than 8 0 degrees 1s required to be measured then this mechanical stop can be removed Ensure that APC has been selected in the Sample Type of the Setup Menu as shown i
83. then a print preview window will open in Excel At this point it is possible to check the report print the report or save the report by using the buttons at the top of the print preview window If you select Save or Print Save the file will be saved in the Results directory as named The Results directory is a sub directory of the DORC directory B z IDorc Excel Control Panel gi m Print Save DORC QC History Report Surface Topography DORC 23 1 Amay Serial Number 23653 444 rich Pass udna Agu Sooo a oojon ann ajz p FEE EEE Preview Page Lof 2 RERCESECWWE ORO Figure 47 If the Preview History Report was not selected then the results will be automatically sent to the default printer ZX PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 35 Print QC Report Icon The QC icon prints a one page report for the last sample measured The report will contain the last displayed image along with all the measured parameters The report will also contain the pass fail limits entered in the Setup menu If all the parameters pass a large green Pass will be displayed at the top of the report If one or more of the parameters fail a red Fail will be displayed at the top of the report A typical report is shown in figure 48 After previewing the report you have several options You can choose to either Close the report by selecting the close button or print the report by selecting the Print button You can also choose to
84. ts would be printed in portrait mode at a quality of ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 55 70 If the Save JPEG icon was selected the active windows and results would be saved as a JPEG file with an image quality of 70 JPG Images po Quality 5 1 00 FP or L C Active Window i AMA Results ff C Entire Screen C Results ony lt Figure 77 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 56 Instrument Setup Tab The Instrument Setup tab contains all of the calibration data unique to each ZX 1 Many of the values have been factory set and will not need any adjustment or calibration The only suggested user calibration is the Calibrate PZT button This calibration ensures that the PZT 1s moving in quarter wavelength steps PMS int and PH5 ids PC APC MET sample Type Calibrate PZT Cal P2T Long Range Cal PZT Scale Cal PZT Curve cet videa Levels El Allow Software M Apex Calibration 0 20161 Long Range Volts Fringe Long Range Focus Volts iili 0 55 Long Range Scale Factor Iw Use PZT curve fees A um bce 6630 Y um pixel 4 Brightness 90 o Contrast B54 LED Vavelength nm 545 Long Range Wavelength inm 0 170234 0 47317 Horizontal tilt Radians Vertical tilt Racians 1 Max Apex Offset Manual oo x FLAT AFC FFC AFFC Angled MT MT RJ White Light MT Measurements Auto Instrument Setup Scratch 5 52124 Volts Fring
85. ughness Ra 7 nm Ra B nm Ferrule Roughness Ra 7 nm PASS SETUP Ra B nm PASS Fiber Epoxy Diameter 127 1 um PASS DELETE FROM HISTORY INSERT LOSS BR dB S APEX Ww 4 TE Phase Measurement System PC Default High Res IHF 1 Figure 112 ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 83 Mod Displays an image showing the phase error in the measurement figure 113 This may be due to excessive vibration or poor calibration of the PZT Normally this display will be similar to the inspection 1mage as shown earlier in figure 28 with no sign of fringes i PMS 4 13 DORC HF C Dorc Results Zx1 020701 1122 csv z Edit Mode Type View MT Tools About PMS Sample Type PC Physical Contact Sample Name REF 5 Sample ID DORC Fitting Regions D E F A 250 140 750 1000 um Radius of Curvature 8 PASS iAssym 2 0 96 49 4 deg SCRATCH i 3i Apex Offset 8 83 um PASS ANADYSIS QUAD 0 057 degrees PASS Bearing 4 6 degrees Sphere 234 nm PASS IEC min 125 0 nm ET Plane 185 7 nm PASS Fiber Roughness Ra Tnm PASS E Rai Bn PASS NI n E OR E SCREEN INSERT NULL dB S APEX Fenule Hic Hic nm pass 6 nm Fn Car Diameter IPC 2 High Res HF 1 4 Phase Measurement System Figure 113 Enh Fringes Valid 1 Valid 2 Phase 1 Phase 2 Surface Extra These displays have no useful functi
86. y the DORC97 macro into an Excel format all results with the text string delete in the comments field are ignored The delete dialog box 1s shown below PMS E3 AN Delete current history record Cancel Figure 105 Using the Type pull down menu it 1s possible to select the style of connector to be measured such as PC The pull down menu is shown below Type Miew MT LEE AFC Flat AFC EEC AFF GlassFerrule Figure 106 When a new type of connector is chosen the operator will be presented with a dialog box showing the current Part ID ZX 1 PMS5 Software Manual Version 6 02 08 02 80 Select Part ID X Default Current ID Figure 107 By selecting the down arrow they will be presented with a drop down list of all existing part ID s for that particular type of connector Select Part ID ES Current IO Figure 108 After the relevant Part ID is selected click on the Done button Under the Edit menu is a hot key figure 109 that will copy the image presently being displayed to the clipboard This can be useful if you wish to create a report in Word or Excel and want to include captured images Copy Ctrl C Figure 109 View The view menu as in figure 110 accesses several different displays Some of the displays are duplicated on the toolbar The technical department at DORC uses many of the displays as diagnostic tools If 1n the unlikely event that a m

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