FiberMike
Optical Fiber Measurement System

FiberMike is a complete draw tower solution that uses diameter gauges, flaw detectors, and a measurement processor to monitor each stage of your process. Diameter gauges use a flattened measurement response to provide sub-micron measurement accuracy at the cladding, primary and secondary buffer coating stages. A flaw detector checks for internal and external flaws after the secondary buffer coating. The FiberMike processor displays data both numerically and graphically, providing accurate, real-time data and perform position control.

  • High-precision diameter measurement with sub-micron accuracies
  • Internal/external flaw detection in excess of 45 m/sec
  • Outputs to Preform position control
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Robust system design

Diameter Gauging and Flaw Detection in Draw Tower Application

Optical fiber maker using Beta LaserMike’s FiberMike measurement system in a draw tower application to consistently produce high-quality product.

  • The following technical information provides performance information. 
    For specific product details, please refer to our data sheets.
    • Model 282-14 FiberMike Processor

    • Power Requirements: 
      115 VAC ±10%, 3 amp, 50/60 Hz
      230 VAC ±10%, 1.5 amp, 50/60 Hz
    • Operating Temperature:
      40-110°F (4-43°C)
      Specifications apply at 21°C ±2°
    • Dimensions (LxHxW): 18.0 x 6.97 x 19.0 in. (457 x 177 x 483 mm)
    • Weight: 22 lbs. (10 kg)
       
    • Model 200FI Diameter Gauge

    • Number of Axes: 2
    • Measurement Range: 80-1000 µm
    • Repeatability (16 scans avg.): ±0.025 µm
    • Scan Rate:
      Standard: 800 scans per second1
      Optional: 1500 or 2000 scans per second1
    • Positional Error:
      Measurement Area: 1 x 1 mm Error: 0.25 µm
      Measurement Area: 2 x 2 mm Error: 0.40 µm
    • Stability: ±0.0125 µm, ±5°C
    • 1Interleaved
       
    • Model 360/200FI Flaw Detector Combo

    • Diameter Specification: See Part Number: 84637
    • Minimum Flaw Length: None
    • Minimum Flaw Size: 3 microns
    • Maximum Fiber Diameter: 260 microns
    • Number of Axes: 3
    • Working Area: 1 mm x 1 mm square, centered at the intersection of the three laser beams
    • Line Speed: >45m/sec.