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Version 4.1 of Modal Explorer software has been released. New features include

  • Encircled Flux template for draft IEC61280-4-1. This template is user-programmable to allow updates as the draft standard evolves
Encircled Flux plot

Encircled Flux template in 'Difference' mode

Encircled Flux plot

Encircled Flux showing IEC 61280-4-1 template

  • Encircled Flux template for IEEE802.3aq (LRM 1310nm)
  • MPD template for ISO/IEC14763-3. This template is also user-programmable
  • A 'Focus Monitor' option, to provide repeatable focussing on the fiber end-view image
End face view

End face inspection view on Modal Explorer

Focus view

"Focus Monitor" view in end face inspection mode

  • Restructuring of 'End-view and 'Preview' modes to aid operator efficiency

MPX Modal Explorer

Modal explorer

The MPX Modal Explorer provides real-time measurement of mode-filling in multimode optical fibers.

Simply connect your patchcord and the MPX will measure in real time:

Click here for more technical details on all the measurements performed by the Modal Explorer

Applications

  • Source and patchcord characterization for IEC 11801 LAN testing
  • VCSEL characterisation for Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3
  • Mode-scrambler and mode-filter characterization
  • LRM Encircled Flux measurements
  • Set up fiber coupled sources

Features and benefits

  • End face mode for precise focus
  • Power monitor - ideal for optimising light throughput and modal conditions together
  • Real-time measurement - monitor and adjust modal conditions easily
  • Internal LED for use as Encircled Flux reference source
  • USB2.0 direct connection gives portability