Q&A ROUNDUP
NOVA Optical Polishing System
Jan. 3, 2020, 4:23 p.m.
Q
What is the maximum number of SC connectors that can be polished with NOVA?
A
NOVA can polish 8 SC/UPC or SC/APC connectors.
March 23, 2020, 6:37 p.m.
Q
If I have an 8 position polishing jig, can I polish less than 8 connectors?
A
Yes, any number of connectors can be polished.
April 2, 2020, 2:49 p.m.
Q
Is it possible to have different inserts for different connectors on the same 8-position NOVA?
A
Yes, an individual workholder fixture can be configured with various connector types and polishing positions.
June 29, 2022, 9:41 p.m.
Q
PM fiber alignment: how well in angle can you set the stress axis?
Another way, when I couple two fibers together what the cross coupling will be.
Thanks
A
Using our SV10 Surface Inspection Videoscope combined with our measurement software, PM stress member alignment repeatability is about +/-1 degree.