CORNING X75 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

revision: 06/01

X75 Fusion Splicer
Accessories

A-4

Electrode Cleaning Tool

S46999-M7-S643

1 ea.

Emery Cloth

S46999-M7-S644

10 ea.

Spare Light Bulb

S46999-M7-S291

For work lamp, 12V / 10W, halogen.

Consumables / Splice Organization

Designation

Order Number

Description

Standard Splice Tray

C46197-A7-A66

Pack of 10

Crimp Splice Protector

S45057-Z1-H590

Pack of 150

Splice Organizer

S46197-A7-A69

Pack of 10, for 12 crimp splice protectors each.

Heat-Shrink Splice Protector

S46999-A16-A4

Pack of 100

Splice Organizer for Heat-
Shrink Splice Protectors

S46999-Z12-A1

Pack of 10, for 6 heat-shrink splice protectors
each

Spare Parts

Designation

Order Number

Description

Summary of Contents for X75 8000 Series

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions X75 Fusion Splicer Series 8000 Corning X75 8000 Specs Provided by www AAATesters com ...

Page 2: ...lity Issued by Corning Cable Systems GmbH Co KG Profilstraße 4 D 58093 Hagen Germany Tel 49 2331 3571145 3571146 3571155 or 3571402 Fax 49 2331 3571309 2001 by Corning Cable Systems GmbH Co KG revision 06 01 Printed in Germany Order No S46999 L6063 P451 ...

Page 3: ...ontents 1 X75 Fusion Splicer Overview 2 Preparatiss 3 Parameters and Programs 4 Splicing 5 Ending of Operation 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 7 Supplements Changes Notices Index Appendix A Accessories ...

Page 4: ...ons of clarity these operating instructions do not provide detailed information for all versions of the product and cannot therefore take every possible installation operation or maintenance situation into consideration If you require further information or if particu lar problems arise which are not covered in enough detail in the operating instructions do not hesitate to contact the Corning Equi...

Page 5: ...pert Mayer Straße 44 D 81359 Munich Germany Tel 49 89 72222068 Fax 49 89 72248324 If you have technical questions or questions regarding our training program please con tact Corning Cable Systems GmbH Co KG Abteilung PLM TS Profilstraße 4 D 58093 Hagen Germany Tel 49 2331 3571145 3571146 3571155 or 3571402 Fax 49 2331 3571309 ...

Page 6: ... if the rel evant precautions are not observed Caution In these operating instructions as well as in warnings on the products themselves this term means that slight injury or property damage may result if the relevant precautions are not observed Note In these operating instructions this term makes reference to important information about the product or the relevant part of the operating instructi...

Page 7: ...ge may occur Only suitably qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in its vicinity Such personnel must be entirely familiar with all of the warnings and maintenance procedures included in these operating instructions Flawless safe oper ation of this device is only possible if it has been properly transported stored assembled and installed as well as correctly operated and maintained ...

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Page 9: ...n the printed circuit board visible once the housing has been opened switch in ON position password request activated If password request is deactivated the stored password is deleted as soon as the fusion splicer is switched on again However if you reactivate password request without having previously switched the fusion splicer on and off the old password is retained No password is stored when r...

Page 10: ...ord Request password is known To redefine the password select the parameter Password and pro ceed according to the following flow chart Change password Enter password Only if password already exists Enter new password Confirm password Password wrong Operator menu ...

Page 11: ...ing Instructions revision 06 01 1 1 1 X75 Fusion Splicer Overview Contents Page General 1 2 Equipment Overview 1 3 Splicing Unit 1 4 L PAS Video Image Evaluation System 1 4 Monitor 1 5 Keyboard 1 5 Terminals for Additional Functions 1 6 Technical Data 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...ode and multimode fibers with a cladding diameter of 125 µm and coating diameters of 250 to 900 µm Due to its L PAS Lens Profile Alignment System video image evaluation with two CCD cameras and an optic system the X75 Fusion Splicer enables the fiber alignment end face quality inspection fiber offset detection contamination detection and splice loss esti mation during fully atomatic splice procedu...

Page 13: ... X75 Fusion Splicer Overview Operating Instructions revision 06 01 1 3 Equipment Overview 2 3 5 4 6 1 4 1 Power Supply Port 2 Heat Shrink Oven Socket 3 Splicing Unit 4 Keyboard 5 Monitor 6 Ports for Additional Functions ...

Page 14: ...uated by a video image evaluation sys tem which uses two cameras and a magnifying optic By evaluating the video image of both fiber views the fiber endface quality dirt and mechanical damages as well as fiber offset are detected a fast fiber alignment is enabled and the splice loss is estimated The image of both fiber views is shown simultaneously on the monitor 1 Electrode Flap 2 Electrodes 3 Fib...

Page 15: ...fferent perspectives along the X and Y axes Keyboard The keyboard consists of 6 keys with the following functions Enter key The displayed operation is performed or the previously entered value is acknowledged Open or exit parameters menu Scroll back to previous line Scroll forward to next line Increase displayed value Reduce displayed value ...

Page 16: ...erial interface The serial interface at the fusion splicer is configured for use with the XON OFF protocol Asynchronous data transmission is accom plished with one start bit eight data bits and one stop bit The parity bit is not used Video Output You can connect a standard European monitor CCIR 625 lines with an input impedance of 75 Ω or higher to this output Use a commercially available coaxial ...

Page 17: ...on approximately 100 times Fiber Alignment fully automatic automatic and manual Z axis Typical splice loss for identical stand ard single mode fibers 0 05 dB Tensile Test selectable 2 5 N Number of Splicing Programs 3 fixed programs 4 special programs 10 user programs Video Output CCIR Output 75 Ω Operating Temperature 5 C to 45 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 70 C Dimensions Basic Unit L x W x H 20...

Page 18: ...Operating Instructions revision 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer X75 Fusion Splicer Overview 1 8 ...

Page 19: ...n Splicer into Operation 2 2 Supply Power 2 2 Switching the Fusion Splicer On 2 2 Preparing the Fiber Ends 2 4 Stripping the Coating 2 4 Cleaning the Fiber 2 5 Cleaving the Fiber 2 5 Inserting the Fiber 2 6 250 µm Coating 2 6 Other Coating Diameters 2 7 Adjusting Monitor Brightness 2 7 Checking the Fiber End Faces 2 8 ...

Page 20: ...ting instructions for the power pack or the rechargeable battery Switching the Fusion Splicer On Before switching the fusion splicer on make sure that both electrodes are properly seated see Replacing the Electrodes on page 6 18 DANGER Never switch the fusion splicer on without electrodes The fusion splicer may otherwise be damaged Press the key to switch the fusion splicer on After switching on t...

Page 21: ...itches off automatically in the power pack and the battery modes if no key has been activated for a given period of time Press the key to switch the fusion splicer back on The positioning slides are then automatically advanced to the insertion position In battery mode the charge level of the battery is displayed If the charge level is too low to operate the unit the battery discharged message appe...

Page 22: ... the fiber ends includes the following steps Stripping the coating Cleaning the fibers Cleaving the fibers with a suitable cleaver Evaluating the fiber end faces at the monitor Please refer to the operating instructions included with your cleaver Stripping the Coating Remove the coating from the end of the fiber over a length of about 50 mm 1 2 3 1 Stripping length approx 50 mm 2 Uncoated fiber 3 ...

Page 23: ... suitable cleaver e g cleaver S46999 M9 A8 to cleave the fiber Select the correct fiber guides for the cleaver Fiber Optic Cleaver A8 Universal fiber guide for 250 to 900 µm coating diameter Open the flap pos 4 at the cleaver and lay the fiber with coating diameter 250 µm into the cleaver such that the end the coating is aligned with the 10 mm mark With coating diameters greater than 250 µm align ...

Page 24: ...ode flap pos 1 the holder flap pos 2 and the clamping flaps pos 3 Place the fiber pos 4 into the v groove so that the end of the fiber lies between the electrode tips NOTE Make sure that the fiber end is visible at the monitor after it has been inserted Poor splicing quality may otherwise result or the positioning elements may not demonstrate adequate travel First close the holder flap pos 2 Hold ...

Page 25: ... the parameter menu see Significance of the Parameters on page 3 13 Adjusting Monitor Brightness NOTE Monitor brightness can be only changed in the main menu Press the or the key until the desired brightness is obtained Increase monitor brightness with the key Decrease monitor brightness with the key 1 Electrode Flap 2 Holder Flap 3 Clamping Flaps 4 Fiber 1 2 3 4 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...erved on the monitor If more time is needed select the menu item Search fibers The fiber ends are moved to the center of the monitor If the quality of the endface is poor especially when the fusion splicer gives out a warn ing the fiber end must be prepared again NOTE As soon as you notice that endface quality is poor you can interrupt the alignment operation by activating the key Bad Good The fib...

Page 27: ...al 3 3 Open Exit 3 4 Options Language Menu 3 5 Common Parameters 3 5 Language 3 7 Heat shrink Oven 3 8 Service Data 3 9 Configuration 3 10 Program Selection Menu 3 11 Program Descriptions 3 11 Creating User Programs 3 12 Editing and Renaming User Programs 3 15 Deleting User Programs 3 15 Data Output Menu 3 16 Special Program for TrueWave Fiber 3 17 ...

Page 28: ...eters and Programs 3 2 Cleaving Quality 3 17 Optimizing Parameters for Single mode Fibers 3 18 Required Accessories 3 18 General Rules 3 19 Fusion Current and Fusion Time 3 19 Ambient Temperature 3 19 Procedure 3 19 Optimizing Parameters for Multimode Fibers 3 21 ...

Page 29: ...ng Instructions revision 06 01 3 3 Parameter Menu General Parameters can be matched to ambient conditions and to different types of fiber in the parameter menu The parameters menu is subdivided into Options Languages Pro gram selection and Data output ...

Page 30: ... X75 Fusion Splicer Parameters and Programs 3 4 Open Exit The parameter menu is opened by pressing the key with closed electrode flap The display returns to the main menu when the key is activated from within the parameter menu see diagram ...

Page 31: ... can only be changed or reset if password query has been deactivated or if the correct password is entered Common Parameters Open menu parameters menu options languages common parameters Parameter Significance Values default Password If password query is activated parameters can only be changed and user programs can only be deleted after the correct pass word has been entered See red sheet at the ...

Page 32: ...ects OFF No splice loss values are stored to memory Automatic splice loss values values are stored to memory automatically Manual The operator is requested to man ually store the splice loss values after eval uation of the splice Delete The splice memory is deleted in its entirety off autom manual delete Cleaning Current Arc temperature during cleaning 10 0 to 16 0 mA Cleaning Time Ignition time d...

Page 33: ...titude above Sea Level In order to assure uniform high quality splices the selected altitude must roughly correspond to actual altitude 0 to 4000 m 550 m Alarm Limit As soon as the estimated loss value is equal to or exceeds the selected alarm limit a brief warning signal sounds OFF 0 05 to 0 2 dB Parameter Significance Values default D German DK Danish GB English H Hungarian F French PL Polish E ...

Page 34: ...heat shrink oven from the fusion splicer select internal If external is selected heat shrinking is con trolled by the parameters selected at the heat shrink oven internal external Heating Time If internal heat shrink parameters have been selected the internally selected heat ing time is used 10 to 250 s in steps of 10 60 s Temperature If internal heat shrink parameters have been selected the inter...

Page 35: ...erating hours Splices Total number of splices Cleaning Cycle Number of splices performed before opera tor is reminded to clean the electrodes 50 to 700 in steps of 10 500 Reset Counter XX Reset Cleaning cycle counter to 0 yes no Replacement Interval Number of splices performed before opera tor is reminded to replace the electrodes 700 to 7000 in steps of 100 5000 Reset Counter XXX Reset Replace El...

Page 36: ...options languages device configuration Parameter Significance Values default Electrode Cleaning Automatic electrode cleaning with closed electrode flap after the splicer has been switched on on off Status Report Current settings are displayed after the splicer is switched on on off Contamination Detection Sensi tivity high low ...

Page 37: ...o image evaluation Multimode 62 5 µm MM62 3 For gradient index fibers with a core diameter of 62 5 µm Position ing and loss estimation are performed by video image evaluation Special Programs DS Single mode 1 For dispersion shifted single mode fibers Parameters are opti mized for this fiber type LS Single mode 2 For lambda shifted single mode fibers This fiber type is a refine ment of the DS fiber...

Page 38: ...y include a maximum of 10 characters The keys have the following functions and change character at current cursor position and move cursor acknowledge entry Select the program to be copied with the or the key A fixed a special or a user program can be selected Acknowledge with User Programs 1 10 All available programs i e preset programs special programs and already existing user programs can be u...

Page 39: ...bers on page 3 18 or see Optimizing Parameters for Multimode Fibers on page 3 21 Significance of the Parameters The individual parameters have the following significance Parameter Significance Values Fiber Type When the fiber type is changed the param eters in the user program are overwritten with the standard parameters for the newly selected fiber type The program name for the user program remai...

Page 40: ... arc and start of feeding operation 0 0 to 10 0 s Fusion Current Temperature of the arc during primary fusion 10 0 to 20 0 mA Fusion Time Ignition time during primary fusion 0 0 to 10 0 s Tensile Test Testing of the splice for tensile strength The tensile test is not possible for attenua tion splices yes no Coating Diameter Change of the insertion position 250 500 900 µm Parameter Significance Val...

Page 41: ...to memory exit parameter menu The name of the user program can be selected with the key and can then be changed in the same way as for the creation off new user programs NOTE Editing and renaming of user programs are only possible if password request has been deactivated or if the correct password is entered Deleting User Programs Open the parameter menu and select the user program to be deleted w...

Page 42: ...Parameters in the data output menu can only be changed or reset if password query has been deactivated or if the correct password is entered Parameter Function Significance Setting Range Baud Rate Data transmission speed at the RS 232c interface 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 baud Splice Memory Printing yes no Fusion Parame ters Printing yes no ...

Page 43: ...t allways visible at the display and is thus not recognized by the splicer In general illuminated spots appear during fusion at the splice joint This results in extremely poor splicing results 0 5 dB and more which are normaly recognized by the splicer Splintering may be present if the actual cleave angle is still OK the cleave angle which is measured and displayed by the splicer This problem may ...

Page 44: ...t temperature deviates greatly from 20 C NOTE The parameters can only be optimized if the electrodes are in flawless condition The procedure described in the following pages for the optimization of parameters is suita ble for all common single mode fibers Required Accessories An attenuation measuring instrument e g an OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer should be used whenever possible for the ...

Page 45: ...fect on splicing qual ity Increasing the current has approximately the same effect as lengthening the time i e the same results can be achieved with different current time combinations Ambient Temperature The preset and special programs are based upon an ambient temperature of 20 C If the actual ambient temperature varies greatly from this value cleaning current pre fusion cur rent and fusion curr...

Page 46: ...s are set correctly when the loss worsens slightly relative to the first meas urement by 0 01 to 0 03 dB If the loss remains unchanged the fusion current or the time selected was too low If the loss rises sharply the current or the time is too high Change either the current prefusion current and fusion current in steps of 0 5 mA or the time in steps of 0 5 s ...

Page 47: ... fusion current is generally lower than fusion current Pre fusion time is also longer than for single mode fibers The following problems may occur during fusion Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Bubble Formation The splice is severely enlarged and irregular The splice breaks extremely easily This problem occurs mainly with fibers with a high core refrac tive index e g 50 µm core diameter Increase pre ...

Page 48: ... revision 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer Parameters and Programs 3 22 Constriction In the center of the monitor the fiber appears thinner than at the edges Reduce pre fusion current in steps of 0 5 mA Symptom Possible Cause Remedy ...

Page 49: ...am 4 3 The Splicing Sequence 4 4 Cleaning 4 5 Alignment 4 5 Fusion 4 6 Visual Inspection 4 6 Automatic Splice Loss Estimation 4 6 Re Fusing 4 7 Tensile Test 4 7 Removing the Splice 4 8 Protecting the Splice 4 8 Splice Memory 4 9 Activating the Splice Memory 4 9 Displaying the Splice Memory at the Monitor 4 9 Deleting the Last Value 4 9 ...

Page 50: ...Operating Instructions revision 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer Splicing 4 2 Exiting the Memory Display 4 9 Printing Splice Values 4 9 ...

Page 51: ...s 2 and 3 Each splicing operation includes Arc cleaning of fiber ends Alignment Z axis Fusion with feed along the Z axis Splice evaluation Selecting the Splicing Program The various programs and their ranges of application are described in chapter 3 Parame ters and Programs With this information you should now be able to select or create and activate the required program Activate the desired progr...

Page 52: ...ll normally use the fully automatic splicing sequence The selected fusion program runs automatically Automatic If visible signs of dirt remain on the fiber after automatic cleaning terminate the operation with and select automatic mode You can clean as often as necessary during this process If the fiber ends are still not clean after five cleaning cycles they must be stripped and cut again Semi au...

Page 53: ...L PAS detects contamination or Cleave angle devia tions of more than 3 5 the message bad endfaces fusing appears Fiber endfaces which are poorly prepared will yield high splice losses and incorrect splice estimations data The fibers should be prepared once again in such cases and the cleaver should be cleaned if necessary If the fiber cannot be prepared again e g due to minimal fiber length the op...

Page 54: ...elf The illustration below shows a good splice Automatic Splice Loss Estimation The splice is analyzed after completion of the splicing operation The splice is inspected for enlargements or constrictions as well as homogeneity and offset In the event of a faulty splice Bad splice fuse again is displayed at the monitor and re fusing can be performed Re fusing is started by pressing the key If the s...

Page 55: ...ain appears at the display This provides you with the opportunity to re fuse the splice i e to re ignite the arc Splice loss is displayed after re fusing Tensile Test If the tensile test has been activated the request Tensile test appears at the display after fusion Press the key to start the tensile test If the tensile test should not be performed press key Remove fibers appears at the display af...

Page 56: ...utomatic has appeared the fusion splicer is once again ready for operation Protecting the Splice The coating must be stripped from the ends of the fibers in order to make fusion possible In order to protect the stripped portion of the fibers a crimp splice protector or a heat shrink splice protector must be used These splice protectors provide the splice with mechanical stability thereby preventin...

Page 57: ... Deleting the Last Value If you have to repeat the last splice you made you can delete the associated loss value from memory Press the key after completion of the fusion process in order to display the contents of the memory Press key again so that the last stored value is displayed You can now delete the displayed value with the key Exiting the Memory Display The display returns to the main menu ...

Page 58: ...Operating Instructions revision 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer Splicing 4 10 ...

Page 59: ...X75 Fusion Splicer Ending of Operation Operating Instructions revision 06 01 5 1 5 Ending of Operation Contents Page Switching the Fusion Splicer Off 5 2 Stowing Accessories 5 2 ...

Page 60: ...e fusion splicer off at the control panel If you simply remove the power supply plug the slides are not advanced to the transport position This could result in damage to the fusion splicer during transport Stowing Accessories Remove the power cable from the socket at the power supply Remove any contamination and fiber scraps Close the electrode flap Stow the cables the tool kit and the accessories...

Page 61: ...Messages during Start Up 6 3 General Error Messages during Operation 6 4 Error Messages during Fiber Alignment 6 5 Error Messages during Splice Loss Estimation 6 8 Splice Memory Error Messages 6 9 Errors Messages during Printing 6 9 Other Errors 6 10 Maintenance and Care 6 15 Cleaning and Replacing the Protection Glass 6 15 Cleaning the V grooves 6 17 Cleaning and Replacing the Electrodes 6 18 ...

Page 62: ...rating instructions If you are unable to ascertain the cause of the fault or if the fault occurs repeatedly the following subsection provides you with possible causes for a variety problems as well as appropriate remedies Some of the remedies described below require utmost care and should only be per formed by qualified personnel in a clean working environment Under no circumstances should you att...

Page 63: ...the following pages Error Message Possible Cause Remedy Error Messages during Start Up Self test Error 1 Defective RAM Switch off the fusion splicer and switch it back on again If the fault is repeated the fusion splicer must be sent to the service center for repair Notify the service center of the error number displayed Error 2 Defective graphic memory Error 3 Defective RAM and graphic memory Err...

Page 64: ...harged The message appears even though the fusion splicer can be operated with AC power Make sure that the green charging indicator lamp is lit If not check AC power supply The battery is faulty but AC power operation is possible Replace the battery General Error Messages during Operation Program status X Processor crash or software error Switch the fusion splicer off and then switch it back on ag...

Page 65: ...fibers correctly see Inserting the Fiber on page 2 6 The fibers must be centered between the electrodes when the holder flaps are closed No fibers present Insert fibers Fiber inserted incor rectly The fiber end could not be found during fiber alignment The fibers overlap too much are too long or the cleave lengths are too different Insert the fibers correctly see Inserting the Fiber on page 2 6 Er...

Page 66: ...s on page 6 15 Condensation at optical sys tem The fiber image display is unclear in one or two axes Prevent condensation by plac ing the fusion splicer in a room that is not too cold prior to use Only leave the electrode flap open as long as absolutely necessary during splicing Fiber end is no longer detected as such by the video system i e the fiber is either extremely dirty or extremely poorly ...

Page 67: ...guides see Clean ing the V grooves on page 6 17 Fiber contaminated or bad end faces fusing The video system has detected that the total cleave angle exceeds 3 5 or that the end face is contaminated Determine at the monitor which fiber end is faulty Prepare fibers again Fiber offset too large Fiber contaminated or inserted incorrectly Check whether the fiber is clean and inserted correctly into the...

Page 68: ...r not detected Contaminated optical system Remove contamination and coating residue from the pro tection glass at the optical sys tem see Cleaning and Replacing the Protection Glass on page 6 15 Condensation at optical sys tem The fiber image display is unclear in one or two axes Prevent condensation by plac ing the fusion splicer in a room that is not too cold prior to use Only leave the electrod...

Page 69: ... the pro tection glass of the optical sys tem see Cleaning and Replacing the Protection Glass on page 6 15 Splice Memory Error Messages No data available The splice memory is empty Make sure that the splice memory has been activated in the parameter menu To save a displayed loss value acknowl edge with Errors Messages during Printing Printer not ready The printer connected to the serial interface ...

Page 70: ...ttery fuse is OK Install and correctly connect the battery and or replace the fuse If the error persists the fusion splicer must be sent to the service center for repair Arc flickers or hisses Electrodes dirty or eroded Clean or replace electrodes The fiber does not melt during the fusion proc ess but buckles instead The splice point barely lights up during splicing Fusion current too low Set corr...

Page 71: ... fusion time too high Set the parameters see chap ter 3 Try using the fixed pro gram for the appropriate fiber type Auto feed too small Fusion current considerably too high Charging indicator lamp is not lit No AC power Connect the power supply to the electrical outlet Defective power supply Service center Symptom Possible Cause Remedy ...

Page 72: ... of 0 2 to 0 3 mA Autofeed too small Increase in steps of 1 µm Pre fusion time too long Change only under extraordi nary circumstances Reduce in steps of 0 05 s Pre fusion current too high Change only under extraordi nary circumstances Reduce in steps of 0 1 mA Z gap too wide Reduce Z gap in steps of 0 5 µm do not set below 3 µm Enlargement Autofeed too large Reduce in steps of 1 µm Symptom Possib...

Page 73: ...rcumstances Increase in steps of 0 05 s Bubble or inclusion Contaminated end faces prior to splicing Clean end faces before fusion Consider increase cleaning current by 0 2 to 0 3 mA or increase cleaning time by 0 1 s Poor cleave Check cleave quality prior to fusion Fusion current too high Reduce pre fusion and fusion current Pre fusion time current too low Increase pre fusion time in steps of 0 1...

Page 74: ...rent is far too high Reduce in steps of 0 5 to 1 0 mA Pre fusion time is far too long Set pre fusion parameters to default values from preset pro gram Pre fusion current is far too high Set pre fusion parameters to default values from preset pro gram Autofeed too small Increase autofeed in steps of 1 µm Z gap too large Reduce Z gap in steps of 1 µm Symptom Possible Cause Remedy ...

Page 75: ...t must always be free of contamination as well as residual fiber and coating materials A new protection glass can be ordered under article number S46999 M7 S468 Removal Switch the splicer off and disconnect it from the power supply If the attachment battery pack is in use the rechargeable batteries must be removed as well Remove both electrodes see Replacing the Electrodes on page 6 18 DANGER Be c...

Page 76: ...Operating Instructions revision 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6 16 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 77: ...resent and that the guide is properly aligned the two markings 3 must be adjacent to one another Gently tighten the set screw 1 Install the electrodes see Replacing the Electrodes on page 6 18 Cleaning the V grooves The V grooves must be cleaned if the fibers appear to be significantly out of alignment after insertion or if the error message piezo offset error or fiber offset error is displayed Cl...

Page 78: ...n process NOTE The electrode tips may not be bent or broken The two electrodes are identical Replacing the Electrodes Switch the fusion splicer off and disconnect it from the power supply If the attachment power supply is used take out the battery 2 3 Ah The fusion splicer automatically cleans the electrodes by means of burnout when it is switched on DANGER The fusion splicer must remain disconnec...

Page 79: ...out on half turn with the 2 5 mm special Allen wrench Pull the electrode out Push the new electrode into the holder up to the stud Clamp the electrode with the Allen screw while pushing the electrode against the stud CAUTION Only use the special wrench included with the tool kit Follow the same procedure to replace the second electrode ...

Page 80: ...hanical cleaning Place a piece of emery cloth with the rough side up into the slot at the electrode cleaning tool Remove the electrodes see Replacing the Electrodes on page 6 18 Insert the electrode into the cleaning tool and turn it carefully several times Do not touch the tips of the electrodes with your fingers after cleaning Clean the second electrode in the same way If cleaning is unsuccessfu...

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Page 85: ...oss Estimation 4 6 B Battery 2 3 Ah A 2 Baud Rate 3 16 Bubble Formation 3 21 C Care 6 15 CCIR 1 6 Checking the Fiber End Faces 2 8 Cleaning 4 5 Cleaning the Fiber Guides 6 17 Cleaving the Fiber 2 5 Connector Socket for Power Supply 1 3 Contamination Detection Sensitivity 3 10 Creating User Programs 3 12 Crimping Device A 3 CS Single mode Fiber 3 11 D Deleting User Programs 3 15 Displaying the Spli...

Page 86: ...ng 6 9 Error Messages during Splice Loss Estimation 6 8 Error Messages Splice Memory 6 9 F Fiber Alignment 1 7 Fiber Cleaver A 2 Fiber guides 1 4 Fiber Offset Detection 4 5 Fiber Requirements 1 7 Fiber Type 3 13 Fixed Programs 3 11 Fusion Current 3 19 Fusion Parameters Printing 3 16 Fusion Splicer Case 2 A 3 Fusion Splicer Case 5 A 3 H Heat shrink Oven A 2 Heat shrink Parameters 3 8 Heat shrink Te...

Page 87: ...ing Parameters for Single mode Fibers 3 18 OTDR 3 18 P Parameter Menu 3 3 Printing Splice Values 4 9 Program Selection 3 11 Protecting the Splice 4 8 Protection Glass 6 15 A 3 R Replacement Interval 3 9 Replacing the Battery Fuse 6 17 Replacing the Electrodes 6 18 RS 232c 1 6 3 16 4 9 S Serial Interface 1 6 Service Data 3 9 Special Programs 3 11 Splice Memory Printing 3 16 Splice Tray Holder A 2 A...

Page 88: ...tching the Splicer On 2 2 T Technical Data 1 7 Temperature 3 19 Tensile Test 1 7 Terminals for Additional Functions 1 6 Titanium Coated Single mode Fiber 3 11 Transport Case A 3 TrueWave Fiber 3 11 3 17 U User Programs 3 12 V Video Output 1 6 1 7 Visual Inspection 4 6 W Work Lamp A 2 Z Z gap 3 13 ...

Page 89: ...on for subsequently purchased accessories for your X75 Fusion Splicer is always readily available we recommend that you attach such documentation at the end of this chapter Contents Page Order Numbers A 2 Accessories A 2 Spare Parts A 3 Consumables Splice Organization A 4 Zero Modem Cable A 5 Cable Wiring A 5 Splice Tray Holder A 6 ...

Page 90: ...wer supply can be changed without tools Capacity approx 30 splices Fiber Cleaver S46999 M9 A8 For cleaving single mode and multimode fibers Mounting Block for A8 S46999 M7 S877 For mounting the A8 onto the splice tray holder S46999 M7 S876 Splice Tray Holder for Work station S46999 M7 S876 With holder for cleaver A8 Splice Tray Holder S46999 M7 S378 For all common splice trays Heat shrink Oven S46...

Page 91: ...on spicer and optional accessories Transport Case S46999 M26 V2 Case with casters for protection of all fusion splicers of series X7 in fusion splicer case 2 Mounting Bracket S46999 M7 S276 For mounting of splice tray holder and crimping device or heat shrink oven directly to the fusion splicer Crimping Device S46999 M7 S252 For crimping splice protectors for single fibers Spare Parts Designation ...

Page 92: ...zation Designation Order Number Description Standard Splice Tray C46197 A7 A66 Pack of 10 Crimp Splice Protector S45057 Z1 H590 Pack of 150 Splice Organizer S46197 A7 A69 Pack of 10 for 12 crimp splice protectors each Heat Shrink Splice Protector S46999 A16 A4 Pack of 100 Splice Organizer for Heat Shrink Splice Protectors S46999 Z12 A1 Pack of 10 for 6 heat shrink splice protectors each Spare Part...

Page 93: ...ata or splicing parameters from the X75 Fusion Splicer see Data Output Menu of page 3 16 Cable Wiring If the original Z modem cable is not used the cable must be wired as shown below Splicer Printer or Computer Splicer Printer or Computer 9 pin plug 9 pin plug 9 pin plug 25 pin plug RxD TxD GND RxD 2 2 TxD 3 3 GND 5 5 RxD TxD GND TxD 2 2 RxD 3 3 GND 5 7 ...

Page 94: ...ion 06 01 X75 Fusion Splicer Accessories A 6 Splice Tray Holder Fix the splice tray holder pos 1 with both screws pos 3 to mounting bracket pos 2 These set fixing with both screws pos 4 on the backside from the splicer 1 2 3 4 4 3 ...

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