Rev.0.03
This User Manual explains the use, performance characteristics, and cautions about fusion splicer
and how to install and operate it. The primary goal of this manual is to make the user as familiar with the
splicer as possible.
Page 1: ...Manual explains the use performance characteristics and cautions about MINI6S fusion splicer and how to install and operate it The primary goal of this manual is to make the user as familiar with the...
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Page 3: ...atly reduced thus resulting in an extremely fast total cycle time The splicer is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions Its lightweight yet robust compact and ergonomic design allows use...
Page 4: ...Operational Safety Warnings 07 2 3 Maintenance and External Care Precautions 08 2 4 Transport and Storage Precautions 08 2 5 Installation 09 2 6 Splice Overview 09 2 7 Power Supply Method 10 2 8 Char...
Page 5: ...21 4 4 Parameters for Normal Splicing Process 23 Chapter 5 Splice Option 25 Chapter6 Heater Mode 6 1 Heater Template 26 6 2 Select Heat Mode 26 6 3 Edit Heat Mode 27 6 4 Deleting Heat Mode 27 6 5 Heat...
Page 6: ...ta Storage 35 8 2 Display Splice Record 35 8 3 Delete Splice Record 35 8 4 Cancel Data Storage 35 8 5 System Setting 35 8 6 Monitor Position 36 8 7 Power Save Option 37 8 8 System Information 38 Appen...
Page 7: ...d relevant to ITU T standard The typical values of splice loss are SM 0 02dB MM 0 01dB DS 0 04dB NZDS 0 04dB G 657 0 02dB 128 kinds of splice modes 38 kinds of preset splice mode It can store up to 10...
Page 8: ...ong term storage 1 8 Others Observation and display Two cameras orthogonally view 4 3 inch color LCD touch screen 320x magnification for single X or Y view or 160x magnification for both X and Y view...
Page 9: ...splicer and disconnect the AC power source or remove battery before replacing electrodes Discharging is prohibited before the electrodes are placed as a pair DO NOT disassemble or modify any componen...
Page 10: ...e outside the carrying case for long distance transportation Always avoid leaving the splicer in direct sunlight or expose to excessive heat Keep the humidity to a minimum level where the splicer is s...
Page 11: ...e handle upwards and then lift the splicer out of the carrying case As shown below Unpacking the Splicer Important Follow these instructions carefully 2 6 Splice Overview Heat oven Display Battery Han...
Page 12: ...owing is the way of installing a battery Take out the battery Insert the battery Shut off fusion splicer Press on release button at lateral drawing power supply unit out of the fusion splicer Insert t...
Page 13: ...licer charging method is as follows Note Try your best not to charge battery when the battery is working for the running fusion splicer which is splicing or heating fibers for fear of shortening the b...
Page 14: ...d by battery memory effect The method is as follows Keep the splicer in power on status to discharge until the splicer switched off automatically due to completely discharging Then go on to charge unt...
Page 15: ...on Please check and ensure the residual electric quality of the battery which should be equal to 20 or more Otherwise the battery is not able to support fusion splicing and heating operations of the f...
Page 16: ...the clearest position Note The LCD monitor is a precise component produced by manufacturing factory under strict quality control However some tiny dots in different colors may still remain on the scr...
Page 17: ...ohol soaked gauze or lint free tissue 3 Cleave the fiber In order to ensure the best splicing result cleave the fibers with high quality cleaver such as DC 09 fiber cleaver and strictly control the cl...
Page 18: ...the fiber ends are between the V groove edges and the electrode tip Note Make sure to avoid sliding the fibers along V grooves but rather position them over V grooves and tilt them down into place as...
Page 19: ...continuing with splicing inspect the fibers whether they are clean and well cleaved a b c imaging area fiber ends visible on the monitor Fiber ends outside monitor Fiber ends above and below monitor n...
Page 20: ...n you press Splice button The splicer automatically focuses the fibers and checks for damage or dust particles 3 9 Splicing Select any appropriate splice mode Note If the splicer is set as Auto mode s...
Page 21: ...tube lift the spliced fibers and hold them taut move the heat shrink tube so that it is centered over the splice point Move both the fibers and the heat shrink tube over to the heat oven and place th...
Page 22: ...e it is essential to select the correct splice program There are a number of Preset splice programs for common fiber combinations Therefore it is much easier to modify and further optimize the paramet...
Page 23: ...rmal splicing process can be divided into two sections pre fusion and fusion Pre Fusion During pre fusion the splicer performs automatic alignment and focusing where the fibers are subjected to a low...
Page 24: ...nt each current phase is shown below that the name and function and other parameters are important to the splice process are described under Parameters for Normal Splicing Process on the next page The...
Page 25: ...reference Since the loss is calculated upon the fiber image there is certain difference with the real value The estimate method is based on a single mode fiber and calculates at the wavelength of 1 31...
Page 26: ...Value is high Cleaning Arc time A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc discharge for a short period of time The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by thi...
Page 27: ...prevent the implementation of realign function Manual splicing rather than setting the realign to OFF is recommended when there is an axial displacement of the splicer Ignore splice error Cleave end C...
Page 28: ...ined by users Select a heating mode that best matches with the protection sleeve used For each type of protection sleeve MINI6S has its optimum heating mode These modes can be found in the database ar...
Page 29: ...de can be edited or changed Enter edit heat mode menu via touching on heater mode menu 6 3 Edit Heat Mode Select Heater mode menu Select Delete Heat Mode Select the heat mode to be deleted 6 4 Deletin...
Page 30: ...eat mode displayed in the bottom right corner of the monitor during splicing or heating process Max number of characters used is 15 Heater control Set the length of heat shrink sleeve Long protection...
Page 31: ...ly after turning on the power Using the electrodes without a replacement will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength Replacement Procedure Select Replace electrodes in Maintenance M...
Page 32: ...licer for splicing Press SET button and the splicer will begin to stabilize the electrodes automatically in the following procedures Repeat arc discharge five times to measure the arc position Perform...
Page 33: ...menu If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press SET again to start the dust check If no dust exists splicer will prompt out message for operation completion If dust is detected during the...
Page 34: ...caution and electrode warning 7 6 Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature humidity and pressure are constantly changing which creates variability in the arc temperature MINI6S is e...
Page 35: ...tion Replace Electrodes is displayed when turning on the splicer Fiber Fox recommends that this parameter should be set to 4500 Electrode warning If actual arc discharge exceeds the set value a messag...
Page 36: ...7 10 Update Software Select update software in system setting Connect the USB driver with the copy of upgrade files to the USB port Press OK and then the splicer will process the update automatically...
Page 37: ...cleared by part or whole Select Delete Splice Record and then input specific number Start Splice Record and End Splicer Record of splicing results to be cleared Select Delete Splice Record and press c...
Page 38: ...agency Pull test If you select ON pull test will be performed after fusion splicing completion Dust check Dust check check dust and contaminants in optical path to avoid optical fiber inspection dist...
Page 39: ...power loss when battery is used setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer does not operate after a certain period of time When the power supply for monitor tu...
Page 40: ...ion splicer s software version FPGA Display FPGA s version Total Arc Count Display total number of arc discharges Current Arc Count Display the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement Per...
Page 41: ...use Time The mode field diameters mismatch Arc power not adequate Increase Pre fuse Power and or Pre fuse Time Dust combustion Bad fiber end face quality Check the cleaver Dust still present after cle...
Page 42: ...not affect splice quality such as splice loss and tensile strength Fat Fiber stuffing too much Decrease Overlap and Perform Arc Calibration Thin Arc power not adequate Perform Arc Calibration Some ar...
Page 43: ...ESET button correctly re position the fiber at the bottom of the V groove Search Fiber Clad Failed The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove Press the RESET button correctly re posi...
Page 44: ...d face Check the condition of the fiber cleaver If the blade is worn rotate the blade to a new position or change a new one and then re prepare the fibers Cleave Angle Limit is set too low Increase th...
Page 45: ...p parameter setting The motor is not calibrated Perform Motor Calibration Thin Splicing Point Arc power is too low Perform Arc Calibration The level of pre discharge is set too high Decrease pre disch...
Page 46: ...Clean the V grooves fiber clamps wind protector LEDs and objective lenses Replace the electrodes Refer to appendix 1 The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle arc conditions and fiber clean...
Page 47: ...plice mode does not change 13 Forget to put the optical fiber during the process of maintenance function It is invalid to press the return key You need to open the wind cover and put the prepared fibe...
Page 48: ...heat source such as fire or heater 9 Do not heat battery or throw it into water 10 Do not directly solder the battery 11 Do not charge battery near or beside the fire or in a very hot environment 12 D...
Page 49: ...Products models and specifications are subject to change without prior notice The End...
