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Basic Operation
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Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is
affected by certain factors stated on the next page. These factors are taken into
account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss. The calculation is based on certain
fiber dimensional parameters, such as MFD.
If either the measured cleave angle or the estimated splice loss exceeds its set
threshold, an error message is displayed. If the spliced fiber is detected as
abnormal, such as “Fat”, “Thin” or “Bubble”, an error message is displayed. If
no error message is displayed but the splice image looks poor by visual
inspection, it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning.
•The splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts. This is
considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss.
•To change the threshold for estimated splice loss or cleave angle, see
the [Checking or Editing Splice Mode] for details.
•To change the “Loss Est.” or “Angle Offset” and to change the
threshold of loss error, Angle Offset error, or core angle error, see the
[Checking or Editing Splice Mode].
•Error messages, such as “High estimated splice loss”, “Splice angle”,
“Fat”, “Thin” and “Bubble” can be ignored. This function can be set to
“disabled”. See the [Splice Setting] for details.
Splice loss may be improved in some
cases by additional arc discharges.
Press ARC key for an additional arc
discharge (re-arc). Splice loss
estimate and splice check are
performed again.