Fiber Probe Microscope is Fully Automated

VIAVI added the INX 760 probe microscope to its fiber-optic test portfolio. The company describes the INX 760 as “the first fully automated probe microscope on the market,” adding that the tool inspects and analyzes single, duplex, and multifiber connectors. That versatility makes it suitable for application environments ranging from hyperscale data centers, to metro core networks, and telco distribution networks. The probe allows technicians to certify connectors to IEC-61300-3-35.

Automation is the inspection probe’s hallmark because, as VIAVI explains the INX 760 “automates every step of the inspection process, from test setup and tip configuration to image focus, analysis and data storage.”

For example, the probe accommodates interchangeable tips, which automatically configure it for optimized inspection of different connector types.

The probe offers panoptic imaging capabilities, which deliver an edge-to-edge field of view “without compromising magnification or image resolution,” VIAVI states. The tool can be connected to VIAVI’s TPA Test ecosystem.

Kevin Oliver, vice president and general manager of VIAVI’s fiber and access solutions, commented about the INX 760’s usefulness and importance: “Fiber contamination remains the leading cause of optical network failure. Inspection needs to occur where fiber is handled, whether it’s during construction, service activation, or network maintenance. As the industry moves toward the use of specialized connectors for different applications, the INX 760 probe offers unique features that deliver thorough and repeatable results in seconds, in a way that is intuitive for experienced and new technicians alike.”