Align FiberPorts on a FiberBench - Thorlabs Insights

Learn how to precisely align two FiberPorts on a FiberBench in this comprehensive 29-minute video tutorial. Master the intricate process of adjusting coupled functionality screws, including ZΘ screws, to achieve optimal lens positioning and angular orientation. Explore techniques for pre-alignment, collimation, rough alignment using multimode fiber, and fine-tuning with single-mode fiber. Gain valuable insights on interpreting power fluctuations during alignment and making consistent adjustments. Follow along as the demonstration progresses through X-Y adjustments, Z-axis and angular corrections, and concludes with a fiber connector nut test. Equip yourself with the knowledge to customize this alignment procedure for your specific needs in optical fiber applications.

- Introduction
- FiberPort Adjuster Overview
- Pre-Align First FiberPort
-Collimate First FiberPort
- Pre-Align Second FiberPort
- Collimate Second FiberPort
- Configure for Rough Alignment Multimode Fiber
- X-Y Adjustment
- Z-Axis and Angular Adjustment
- Configure for Fine Alignment Single Mode Fiber
- X-Y Adjustment
- Z-Axis and Angular Adjustment
- Unscrew Fiber Connector Nut Test
-Z-Axis Steps Followed by Angle Corrections
- Conclude Alignment