NOVA™ Base Polishing Machine
Model Number:NV-100-5Brands:KrellRichen Code:87044300
The NOVA base fiber optic polisher supports a variety of polishing fixture types and video inspection scope systems. Wireless or Direct Wired versions available. Available in 4" and 5" polishing surface configurations.

The NOVA base fiber optic polisher supports a variety of polishing fixture types and video inspection scope systems. Wireless or Direct Wired versions available.  Available in 4" and 5" polishing surface configurations.

Maximum flexibility for optical surface processing is now available with NOVA™. KrellTech has integrated the proven performance and features of its industry leading Scepter, Trig and FLex™ polishers into this configurable and cost-effective system.

NOVA™ supports a variety of polishing applications from connectors to PICs/waveguides, and bare fibers to custom components. NOVA™ is scalable from R&D projects to high volume production and features wireless tablet operation with a familiar and intuitive Android interface. 


Features
• Precision optical polishing
• Tablet control with microfeed™
• Supports all industry standard and connectors / mil-termini / ferrules
• Air polishing in machine
• Telcordia compliant
• Interchangeable fixtures for waveguides, bare fibers and more


Waveguide & Array
NOVA GEO™ PIC Waveguide & Array Polishing System
NOVA GEO™'s flexible processing platform allows it to be configured for polishing waveguides, PIC optical chips, PLCs and fiber arrays.  Polished endface angles can be varied from 0 to 50 degrees using either manual or automated workholder stages.  GEO™'s component mounting plate is adjustable for varying edge widths and thickness.
Optional video inspection systems monitor the polishing process and inspect the polished surface directly in GEO™.  In-line viewing minimizes material handling and is a means to confirm endface geometry before removing the component from the machine.


Bare Fiber
NOVA™ Bare Fiber Polishing System
NOVA™'s flexible processing platform allows it to be configured for polishing bare fibers. Fibers can be polished at variable angles from 0 to 50 degrees using specialized workholders and adapters.  A variety of fiber types from standard singlemode to PM, and sapphire to PCF can be processed.  A quick swap-out of adapters allow the polishing of fiber diameters from 80um to >3mm. 

Optional video inspection systems monitor the polishing process and inspect the polished surface directly in NOVA™.  In-line viewing minimizes material handling and is a means to confirm endface geometry before removing the fiber from the machine. 

Conical and chisel fiber tips can also be formed using the Orbit™ Shaping Module (see below). 


Connector Polishers
NOVA™ Optical Polishing System

Maximum flexibility for optical surface processing is now available with NOVA™. KrellTech has integrated the proven performance and features of its industry leading Scepter, Trig and FLex polishers into this configurable and cost-effective system. 

NOVA™ supports a variety of polishing applications from connectors to PICs/waveguides, and bare fibers to custom components. NOVA™ is scalable from R&D projects to high volume production and features wireless tablet operation with a familiar and intuitive Android interface.



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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.


Q: What size polishing discs are used with NOVA?

A: This polisher uses 5" (5 inch) diameter polishing films, rubber pads and glass disks.


Q: Does the NOVA offer a way to support the cables above the machine while polishing?

A: A set of cable management arms are included with the base NOVA. The NOVA™ design also allows for the interfacing of custom cable fixtures.


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.


Q: Is the attached a NOVA polisher?

A:  No, it is a SpecPro


Q: I attached a picture of a product I am interested in. Can you tell me the name and part number of the attached?

A: There was no attachment provided.


Q: Is the attached compatible with a NOVA polisher?

A: No, the workholder in the picture you provided was for a Scepter Polisher.


Q: How is the z axis lowered to the polishing surface?

A:  It uses a linear stage that is controlled via tablet.


Q: Is there a warranty on all parts?

A:  Yes, up to 1 year.


Q: Is there an emergency switch button?

A:  Yes


Q: What is the warranty period?

A:  1 year on parts


Q: Is this base capable of interchanging workholder/fixtures?

A:  Yes


Q: Are these available for angled MT Connectors?

A: Yes 


Q: Do you offer process development?

A:  We do, however on a basis to basis application.


Q: What film size does NOVA use?

A:  5 inch diameter polishing film.


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.


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.


Q: What size film does NOVA use?

A:  NOVA™ uses 5 inch diameter polishing film, rubber pads and glass disks.


Q: Except 4" platen version, does NOVA has 5" option? 
A:   Yes, 4″(Model number:NV-100) and 5″(Model number:NV-100-5) are available. Customer can make their own selection depend upon requirement


Q: Does the new launched 5" plate version of NOVA work with existing SV9 , SV11 SideView Videoscope and SV10, SVX-7 Surface Inspection Videoscope?
A: Yes, all videoscopes work both NV-100 and NV-100-5


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