Purge Fiber Collimator series 60FC-T-...-XV

Special series with bore hole for purging

Fiber collimator 60FC-T-4-XV

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Features

Special version of the series 60FC-T fiber collimators with bore hole for purging (flushing) purposes.
Available with lenses for the UV wavelength range.

Focal lengths starting at 20 mm
Plano-convex lenses made of fused silica
AR coated
Choice of fiber receptacles: FC PC or FC APC (standard)
Focussing of the optics using eccentric key
Ø 25 mm housing
Integrated TILT adjustment to prevent aberrations from vignetting or clipping
Front connector accepts attachment optics
Nickel silver / anodized aluminum
Bore hole with M3 thread

Description

These fiber collimators are a specially modified version of the series 60FC-T fiber collimators. They additionally have a radially arranged bore hole with M3 thread for purging (flushing) purposes.
The possibility of purging these fiber collimators makes them suitable for UV applications. (Reference: Marciniak et al., arXiv:1704.05879)

Optics for the UV
Unlike the standard series 60FC fiber collimators this series is offered with fused silica lenses which are suitable for wavelengths starting from 250 nm. Since these are plano convex lenses, they are diffraction-limited for fibers with an NA_e²< 0.04only. All lenses are AR-coated.

Adjustment of focus and TILT
Such as with the standard series 60FC-T fiber collimators, the distance between fiber end-face and collimating optics is adjusted by means of an eccentric key. The lens does not rotate when adjusting the focus. The final focus setting is locked by means of two radially arranged clamping screws. Additionally attachment optics can be mounted to the front of the collimator. Additionally, the collimator has an integrated TILT adjustment for aligning the beam axis to the mechanical axis. This prevents vignetting of the collimated beam as well as diffraction arising from the clipped beam.

Optimum lens performance
The angled polish of connectors of type APC is considered by a pre-angled mechanical coupling axis that compensates the beam deflection and you can use the lens centrically. This minimizes aberrations simply resulting from a non-ideal beam path through the lens.

Connector Type
The fiber collimator can be equipped with FC PC or FC APC receptacles. the fiber receptacle has an additional grub screw to increase pointing stability.

Material
The fiber collimators are made of nickel silver and black anodized aluminum.

Mounting
All Fiber Collimators 60FC-T with diameter Ø25 mm can be placed in a standard mirror mount. 60FC-T with a larger diameter posses a flange for low-strain mounting e.g. using the clamp collars series CC.

Order Options

Order Code	Focal length	Lens Type	AR Coating	Connector type*	Tilt	Outer
60FC-T-4-S20-49-XV	20 mm	plano-convex	250 - 420 nm	FC-APC	X	Ø 25 mm
60FC-T-4-S30-49-XV	30 mm	plano-convex	250 - 420 nm	FC-APC	X	Ø 25 mm
60FC-T-4-S40-49-XV	40 mm	plano-convex	250 - 420 nm	FC-APC	X	Ø 25 mm
60FC-T-4-S50-49-XV	50 mm	plano-convex	250 - 420 nm	FC-APC	X	Ø 25 mm
60FC-T-4-S60-49-XV	60 mm	plano-convex	250 - 420 nm	FC-APC	X	Ø 25 mm
* Other connector types on request

Technotes

FAQ

Troubleshooting
- I can‘t collimate the radiation out of a coupler. Why?
  - Have you loosened the grub screws?
    The clamp screws have to be loosened before changing the focus setting, Please refer to the adjustment instructions of the individual couplers for more details.
  - Have you checked, if the fiber is correctly placed within the fiber receptacle of the coupler?
    The fiber connector might not be placed correctly within the receptacle of the coupler/collimator. In particular, please check the small grub screw holding the connector's ferrule (e.g. for FC PC and FC APC type couplers). It might be in the way. Please refer to the adjustment instructions of the individual couplers/collimators for more details.
  - Have you tried another eccentric key?
    Please check, if the eccentric key is damaged or broken.
    
    Please also check, if you are using the appropriate eccentric key. The eccentric key type 60EX-5 has a larger stroke compared to the key type 60EX-4. The 60EX-5 is used for couplers/collimators with focal length ≥ 12 mm. The 60EX-4 is used for focal lenghts < 12 mm.
    
    In some very rare cases (e.g.shorter wavelengths and end cap fibers) the stroke of the original eccentric key may be too small for the coupler in your applictation. (See FAQ "Difference between 60EX-4 and 60EX-5"). Try using the 60EX-5 in this case.
  - Have you checked the eccentric key for damage?
    The eccentric key might be damaged or broken. If that is the case, try another eccentric key of the same type and (or) contact Schäfter+Kirchhoff for replacement.
  - Are you using a fiber with an end cap?
    Collimating/coupling with an end cap fiber cable is no different than with a standard fiber cable. However, the focus position might vary a little (<200 µm) when swapping a standard fiber cable for a fiber cable with end cap.
    
    The eccentric key 60EX-4 is used to adjust the focus position. In some cases the stroke is not large enough.
    
    This includes working with very small wavelegths or very large wavelengths. Please try using the eccentric key 60EX-5 with a larger stroke instead.
- It says my coupler/collimator was "precollimated" but the collimation setting seems to not be alright. What might be the problem?
  - Are you using the same wavelength as the adjustment wavelength?
    Schäfter+ Kirchhoff ships all collimators/couplers prealigned and collimated/preadjusted for either a specific wavelength defined by the customer or a typical wavelength. The prealigned is performed using professional collimating telescopes.
    
    The adjustment wavelength is given on the label for each collimator/coupler. If you are using another wavelength you need to change the focus setting. Please refer to the manual for more details.
  - Are you using the same fiber type as in the adjustment procedure?
    The fibers used in the standard adjustment procedure are all equipped with an end cap when aligning for wavelengths ≤ 520 nm. The adjustment wavelength is given on the label for each collimator/coupler. If a fiber with end cap was used it is marked by "EC".
    
    If you are not using a fiber with an end cap but the preadjustment at Schäfter+Kirchhoff was done using an end cap ("EC") or you are using a fiber with an end cap and the preadjustment at Schäfter+Kirchhoff was done without, you might need to change the focus setting. Please refer to the manual for more details.

Downloads

Adjustment_60FC-T.pdf (Manual)

This downloads section only includes general downloads for the complete series.
Please access the individual product pages (using the product configurator, the product list, order options or the search button if you have a complete order code). Here you will find specific downloads including technical drawings or stepfiles.

Accessories

Adjustment Tools Fiber Optics

Overview

Lens Code	A1.45	A1.5	A2	A2.7	A3.1	M3.1	A4	M4	A4.5	A4.5S	M5	M6	A6.2	A6.2S	M6.2	A7.5	M7.5	A8	M8	A9.6	M10	A11	M11	RGBV11	M12	M12NIR	A15	M15	A15	A18	M18	A22
Focal length f'	1.4	1.5	2.0	2.7	3.1	3.1	4.0	4.0	4.5	4.5	5.0	6.0	6.2	6.2	6.2	7.5	7.5	8.0	8.0	9.6	10.0	11.0	11.0	11.0	12.0	12.0	15.0	15.0	15.3	18.4	18.4	22.0
Numerical Apperture NA	0.55	0.5	0.5	0.65	0.68	0.27	0.58	0.21	0.5	0.41	0.25	0.22	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.31	0.23	0.3	0.21	0.25	0.23	0.18	0.23	0.23	0.16	0.19	0.16	0.15	0.18	0.13
Clear apert. max. [mm]	1.6	1.5	2.4	3.6	5	1.7	4.6	1.7	4.95	3.7	2.8	2.7	4.95	3.7	2.5	4.5	4.5	4.93	3.8	5.2	4.2	5.5	5.2	4	5.4	5.4	5	5.6	5	5.5	6.6	5.7
Correction - achrom.						X		X				X			X		X				X		X	X	X	X		X
350 - 700 nm	01	01	01	01	01		01			01				01		01				01		01							01	01
390 - 670 nm						51		33			33				33				33						33
400 - 1000 nm								24																				24
400 - 700 nm																	01				01			47				01
420 - 700 nm												26									26							26
450 - 700 nm																					04
520 - 830 nm																							18
600 - 1100 nm				02	02		02			02				02								02								02
600 - 1050 nm			02													02				02									02
630 - 980 nm																									10	10
630 - 1080 nm											10								10												10
650 - 1150 nm									07				07					07
650 - 1050 nm																					02							02
750 - 1550 nm																									37			37
980 - 1550 nm											08								08						08						08
1050 - 1650 nm														03								03
1050 - 1620 nm																					03
1050 - 1550 nm	03		03	03	03		03			03						03				03									03	03		03
1300 - 1700 nm				45	45					45				45								45							45	45		45
1500 - 1780 nm																														22
1750 - 3000 nm							64
1750 - 2150 nm										09				09		09
2500 - 6000 nm							63
uncoated					00		00			00																	00
Lens Code	A1.45	A1.5	A2	A2.7	A3.1	M3.1	A4	M4	A4.5	A4.5S	M5	M6	A6.2	A6.2S	M6.2	A7.5	M7.5	A8	M8	A9.6	M10	A11	M11	RGBV11	M12	M12NIR	A15	M15	A15	A18	M18	A22
Focal length f'	1.4	1.5	2.0	2.7	3.1	3.1	4.0	4.0	4.5	4.5	5.0	6.0	6.2	6.2	6.2	7.5	7.5	8.0	8.0	9.6	10.0	11.0	11.0	11.0	12.0	12.0	15.0	15.0	15.3	18.4	18.4	22.0
Numerical Apperture NA	0.55	0.5	0.5	0.65	0.68	0.27	0.58	0.21	0.5	0.41	0.25	0.22	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.31	0.23	0.3	0.21	0.25	0.23	0.18	0.23	0.23	0.16	0.19	0.16	0.15	0.18	0.13
Clear apert. max. [mm]	1.6	1.5	2.4	3.6	5	1.7	4.6	1.7	4.95	3.7	2.8	2.7	4.95	3.7	2.5	4.5	4.5	4.93	3.8	5.2	4.2	5.5	5.2	4	5.4	5.4	5	5.6	5	5.5	6.6	5.7
Correction - achrom.						X		X				X			X		X				X		X	X	X	X		X