FUSION SPLICER 90S Rev5
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Replace Electrodes
When the number of arc discharges reaches the end-of-life value, a message
prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the
power. Using the worn electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced
splice strength.
Replacement Procedure
1.
Select the Replace Electrodes icon in [Maintenance Menu].
2.
Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power. Press
and hold SET key until the LED color changes from green to red.
3.
Loosen the set-screw located on the electrode by hand.
4.
Take the old electrode out.
5.
Install the new electrodes with care; do not touch the electrode tips.
6.
Tighten screw by hand.
7.
Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the fusion splicer and press
the SET key. After executing the arc calibration, the fusion splicer will repeat
arc discharge 30 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes.
Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the fusion splicer executes an arc
calibration again. The operator should repeat arc calibration until the “Good”
message appears. For details of the arc calibration process, see section [Arc
Calibration].
Clear Arc Count
This function enables the stored number of arc discharges to be reset.
1.
Select the Clear Arc Count icon.
2.
When the confirmation screen “Is it OK to clear?” appears, press SET key
to clear.
Clear Cleaver Counter
This function resets the number of cleaves stored in [Maintenance Info.].
During the wireless communication with the cleaver CT50, this function clears the
memory inside the cleaver CT50.
1.
Select the Clear Cleaver Counter icon.
2.
When the confirmation screen “Is it OK to clear?” appears select “OK” key
to clear.
Parameter
Descriptions
Cleave Count
The number of single fiber cleaves.
Blade Position
The current position of the blade.
Blade Height
The current height of the blade.
Apply tightening torque by hand when tightening the screw to secure
the electrode.
Make sure the electrodes are attached firmly after tightening screws.
This function is included in the [Replace Electrodes] function.
The number of arc discharges in the “Total Arc Count” field displayed on
the [Maintenance Info.] screen cannot be reset.
This function must be performed after the cleaver blade is replaced.
Loose the screw
Remove the old electrode
Tighten the screw
Install the new electrode
