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.