Foss OMC-W36, User Manual

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CHAPTER 1
1.1 Introduction
OMC-W36 is a user programmable heat oven with a vertical tray used for
hardening the epoxies used during the assembly of fiber optic connectors. It is
primary intended to heat the fiber optic ferrules and plug type fiber optic connectors
in which the epoxies bond the optical fiber. Heating process usually consists of three
(3) subsequent periods (steps):
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warm up period: during this period the heat oven heats the cassette
with loaded fiber optic parts (ferrules, plugs). This time period cannot
be set by customer and is determined by internal components and
ambient temperature. This period can be interrupted manually by the
operator at anytime
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cure period: during this period the temperature of the cassette remains
stable at certain temperature level for desired time. The temperature
and time depends on epoxies manufacturer recommendations.
Operator can set cure temperature and cure time manually. This period
can be interrupted manually by the operator at anytime
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cool down period: as soon as the cure time is over, the cassette starts
to cool. Cooling is caused only by the influence of an ambient
environment. The unit remains in this condition unless the operator
starts the heating process again.
Figure 1.1.1. The heating process explanation
Ambient
temperature
Preset cure
temperature
warm up
period
cure period = preset
cure time
cool down
period
Te
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(°C
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Time scale
(min.)