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Maintenance Menu
3.
Stabilize Electrodes
In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, etc., the arc power
sometimes becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. Especially when the
splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, more time is needed for the
arc power to stabilize. In this case, stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process of
making the arc power stable. If many tests are needed until the “Test OK” message
appears in [Arc Calibration], use this function as well.
Operating Procedure
(1)
Select the [Stabilize Electrodes] in [Maintenance Menu].
(2)
Set prepared fibers in both sides of the splicer as in the case of splicing.
(3)
Press ENT key and the splicer begins to stabilize the electrodes in the following
ways:
Repeat short arc discharge to measure the arc position.
Perform [Arc Calibration] to calibrate the arc power.
Perform continuous discharge to stabilize the electrodes.
(4)
After completing stabilization, always perform an additional [Arc Calibration].