GPX4000LZ Glass Processor
Chapter 8
Specifications
Operating Mode
Heat Source Specifications
Laser Wavelength
Laser Output Power
Laser Safety Features
Laser Beam Control
Filament Temperature Range
Splicing Specifications
Fiber Types (Non PM)
Fiber Types (PM)
Accepted Fiber Diameters
Splice Loss
Splice Loss Estimation
Splice Strength
Strength Enhancement
Polarization Cross Talk
Fiber Inspection Features
Fiber Side Viewing
Fiber End Viewing
Core / Cladding / Fiber
Diameter
End Face Inspection
Cleave Angle
Fiber and End Face Alignment
Furnace Z-Axis Travel
Fiber Z-Axis Travel
Z-Axis Travel Resolution
XY Axis Fiber Positioning
Resolution
Rotation Alignment
Rotation Drive Resolution
Rotation Travel
b
Output Power Measured at 25 °C
c
Other fiber types than those listed are compatible. Contact Tech Support to determine if your fiber type can be used.
d
Contact Tech Support if you are interested in fabricating end caps larger than 5 mm.
e
We are currently obtaining optical measurements to verify splice loss performance. A typical value will be added once it becomes available.
f
For Ø125 µm Cladding Single Mode Fiber
g
Measured for single mode fiber prepared using an LDC400 Series Cleaver or other appropriate fiber preparation equipment.
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Laser Mode
10.55 µm (Minimum)
10.63 µm (Maximum)
b
40 W
Metal Cover with Interlock
Class 1 Enclosure
Automatic Laser Power Cutoff
Triple Redundancy Safety Measures
Closed-Loop Feedback System
N/A
Single Mode, Multimode, Photonic Crystal, Large Mode Area,
Panda, Elliptical, Bow-Tie
Splice: 250 µm Cladding - 2 mm
End Caps: 250 µm Cladding - 5 mm
e
-
True Core Imaging
N/A
Other Fiber Types: >30 dB
True Core Imaging Technology
Facet Inspection and PM Core Alignment
(VHB00 or VHB05 Top Insert Required)
Automated Measurement
Inspection via GUI Display
Automated Measurement
85 mm (Max)
105 mm (Max)
0.25 µm via Stepper Motor
0.2 µm via Stepper Motor
Automated End-View Alignment: Panda, Bow Tie, Elliptical-Core Fibers
Automatic Alignment with External Extinction Ratio Feedback: PM Fiber
Room Temperature to 3000 °C
c
Non-Circular
c
Splice: Up to 1.7 mm (Max)
d
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Technology
g
>250 kpsi (Typical)
Panda: >35 dB
0.02°
190°
Chapter 8: Specifications
Filament Mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
f
0.02 dB (Typical)
Fire Polish
180 mm (Max)
180 mm (Max)
TTN102049-D02
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