FGC-GS Fiber Geometry System

The FGC range is the complete solution for measuring the dimensions of standard and specialty fiber in both production and R&D environments. FGC-GS – fiber glass geometry for fibers up to 1000 µm diameter.

Darkfield Illumination

The Arden Photonics darkfield illumination system allows the software to show a clear live image of the end face of the fiber by illuminating the end face of the fiber and imaging the reflected light. This allows users to inspect the end face of the fiber whilst taking geometry measurements. The darkfield method of fiber geometry measurement is supported by both NPL in the UK and NIST in the USA.
Efficient Software

The FGC comes with an efficient software package containing controls to switch between reflection and transmission mode. This allows users to quickly and easily get both core and cladding geometry measurements including diameter, non-circularity and concentricity. The software contains measurement templates for all standard telecoms fibers, however users can also create their own. This allows the measurement of many special fiber types including dual clad fiber, bend insensitive fiber, multicore fibers and many more.

 

Latest software release – version 4.0 – Click here for more details

 

After sales services

Contact Arden Photonics for information on our comprehensive packages (extended warranties, calibration programs, software upgrades, etc.) and per-incident services (repair, calibration, etc.)

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Standard
PM
Octagonal
Multicore
Micro-Structured
Dual Clad
  • Measures the widest range of fiber sizes and types – single unit solution means less bench space, reduced training
  • Standards compliant – calibrated to international standards, ensuring confidence in its accuracy
  • Production ready – reliable, repeatable, operator-independent results in seconds
Optical FGC-GS
Max Field of View 1200 µm
Fiber Illumination – Reflection Darkfield illumination, 850nm LED
Fiber Illumination – Transmission Multiple LED array, 850nm
Repeatability  Multimode
Core Diameter < 0.1 µm
Cladding Diameter < 0.25 µm
Core Non-Circularity < 0.05%
Cladding Non-Circularity < 0.1%
Core-To-Cladding Concentricity < 0.15 µm
Measurement Capability
Measurement Time < 10 seconds (excluding fiber prep)
Fiber Diameter up to 1000µm
Special Fibers Dual clad, Octagonal, PM,
Multicore, PCF, etc.
Physical
Weight 11kg (with carry case 33kg )
Size 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.2
Operating Temp 0 – 50° C
Humidity 5%-95%, relative, non-condensing
Computer Requirements All FGC systems are supplied with a desktop computer running
up-to-date Windows operating system.
Data Interface 2 X USB 3.0 (USB B to USB A: 2m cable supplied)

 

** Repeatability is measured on the FGC-GS using a single 540/600 µm fiber without removing it from the unit.

FGC Datasheet (A4)

FGC Datasheet (US)
Part number Description
FGC-GS Fiber Glass Geometry System for measurement of optical fibers with diameters up to 1000 µm. Including optical unit, fiber handling bench, cables, software package; desktop computer; pair of Arden holders suitable for 400 µm diameter coated fiber.
Holders
FG-H-250 Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with 250 µm V-groove, suitable for 250 µm diameter coated fiber
FG-H-400 Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with 400 µm V-groove, suitable for 400 µm diameter coated fiber
FG-H-600 Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with 600 µm V-groove, suitable for 600 µm diameter coated fiber
FG-H-800 Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with 800 µm V-groove, suitable for 800 µm diameter coated fiber
FG-H-1000 Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with 1000 µm V-groove, suitable for 1000 µm diameter coated fiber
FG-H-CUST Pair of Arden FGC fiber holders with customer defined V-groove diameter
FGC-GUEW3 FGC-Glass geometry system, extended warranty covering parts and labour for 3 years from purchase, return to base. Cover excludes camera.
FGC-GUEW5 FGC-Glass geometry system, extended warranty covering parts and labour for 5 years from purchase, return to base. Cover excludes camera.
FGC-PMI PM illuminator designed for use with the FGC

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