Fiber Optic Quality Tests for Efficient Quality Control in Fiber Manufacturing
Explore BCAL's quality control methods using spectrometers and light sources for stable, reliable, and reproducible results. Consulted with Ocean Optics Inc and Gamble Technologies for efficient quality tests.
Fiber Optic Quality Tests for Efficient Quality Control in Fiber Manufacturing
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Fiber Optic Quality Tests Zisis Papandreou SPARRO Group, Regina Hall D Collaboration Meeting Bloomington, Indiana November 1st, 2001
Thousands of km… • BCAL: a few kilo-km of fibers • Quality control along length of spools • Method: • Quick, stable, reliable, reproducible • Optical source • Dedicated spectrometer & DAQ • Light transmission, attenuation, timing • Cross-check with ionization source
Ocean Optics Inc. • Consulted with Gamble Technologies • Issues for the SciFi quality control tests: • Spectrometer(s) • Light source(s) • ADC • Mounts and connectors; reproducibility • Portability • Cost
Spectrometer Option A • USB-2000 • Plug and play • Single channel • Small footprint • Accessories • Gratings, filters, slits • No power source • OOIBase32 (free) • calibration coeff.
Spectrometer Option B • SD-1000 • Dual channel • Small footprint • Accessories • Gratings, filters, slits • No power source • 2048 CCD array • Uses ADC1000USB
Light Source • LS450 • Stand alone or USB • White LED • 410-720 nm
Accesories • #3 Grating • 350-850 nm • Order sorting filter • OFLV-300-1000 • Slit • 50 m • Mount • Dremel chuck holder • Custom made • Connectors • SMA 905 • ADC
Regina: Option B • Spectrometer: SD1000 configured • Light source: LS-450 with suitable LED’s • Bifurcated fiber • Two P200-US/VIS fibers (to SD and LS) • SMA connectors and mounts • OOIBase32 software (free) • Reproducible, stable, bulky, assembly line tests
Option A • Spectrometer: USB1000 • Light source: LS-450 with suitable LED’s • Two P200-US/VIS fibers (to SD and LS) • SMA connectors and mounts • OOIBase32 software (free) • Reproducible ??, stable, portable, geared for smaller number of fibers