Arden’s MPX Modal Explorer makes measurement of Encircled Flux easy, and accurate, and it complies with international standards. But if you are measuring laser-based transmission light sources for multimode systems you may need to use a test jumper assembly and fiber shaker in order to avoid “speckle”. Industry standards (for example IEEE 802.3aq and FOTP– 203) call for the use of a mechanical fiber shaker.
The MPX-SR3 Fiber Shaker reduces speckle by changing the differential path length of the various modes in the fiber. The fiber is shaken continuously during the measurement to allow the speckle to be averaged out. This will ensure sufficient repeatability for the measurement of the Encircled Flux.
The MPX-SR3 Fiber Shaker has two channels. One channel contains OM1 (62.5/125 µm Graded Index fiber) and the other OM2 (50/125 µm Graded Index fiber), also available with OM3 and OM4 fiber. Each channel has an input and output port fitted with FC/PC connectors as standard.
Multimode laser source without Shaker
Multimode laser source with Shaker
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| MPX-1 | MPX-1 system for modal analysis of multimode fibers at 850nm, including optical unit, cables, software package and user manual. System is supplied with a universal 2.5mm connector adaptor and an LC connector adaptor. Computer not included. See product specification for information about computer configuration. |
| MPX-2 | MPX-2 system for modal analysis of multimode fibers at 1300nm, including optical unit, cables, software package and user manual. System is supplied with a universal 2.5mm connector adaptor and an LC connector adaptor. Computer not included. See product specification for information about computer configuration. |
| Options | |
|---|---|
| MPX-API | MPX API software add on, designed for accessing and controlling the MPX for automated testing (additional license required) |
| MPX-CC-01 | Rigid carrying case for MPX-1 |
| MPX-CC-02 | Rigid carrying case for MPX-2 |
| MPX-CP01 | Chrome-on-Glass calibration artefact and software package for MPX-1 and MPX-2 to enable user calibration traceable to NPL standards. Includes Chrome-on-Glass artefact, software CD and operation instructions |
| MPX-CAU250 | Input connector adaptor for 2.5mm diameter ferrule connectors, universal (supplied as standard with MPX-1 and MPX-2) |
| MPX-CAFC | Input connector adaptor for FC connectors |
| MPX-CASC | Input connector adaptor for SC connectors |
| MPX-CAST | Input connector adaptor for ST connectors |
| MPX-CAMTP | Input connector adaptor for MTP connectors |
| MPX-CAMTRJ | Input connector adaptor for MTRJ connectors |
| MPX-SR3-OM12-FC | Fiber shaker with 2 fibers ( 1 x OM1 and 1 x OM2 ); FC/PC connectors on input and output |
| MPX-SR3-OM12-LC | Fiber shaker with 2 fibers ( 1 x OM1 and 1 x OM2 ); LC/PC connectors on input and output |
| MPX-SR3-OM34-FC | Fiber shaker with 2 fibers ( 1 x OM3 and 1 x OM4 ); FC/PC connectors on input and output |
| MPX-SR3-OM34-LC | Fiber shaker with 2 fibers ( 1 x OM3 and 1 x OM4 ); LC/PC connectors on input and output |
| MPX-SR3-OM44-FC | Fiber shaker with 2 fibers (2 x OM4 ); FC/PC connectors on input and output |
| MPX-UEW3 | MPX extended warranty covering parts and labour for 3 years from purchase, return to base. Cover excludes camera. |
| APL-LC | Laptop computer, pre-installed with application software |
| APL-DC | Desktop computer, pre-installed with application software |
