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Splice Menu
Splicing parameters : other splice modes, e.g. SM-SM
In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user has the freedom to select
from a series of pre-loaded splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are
the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
Parameter Description
Fiber Type
A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed. Upon
inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode stored in
database area is copied to a selected splice mode in user-programmable
area.
Mode Title1
Title for a splice mode expressed in up to seven characters.
Mode Title2
Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters.
Title2 is displayed at the [Splice Mode Select] menu.
Align
Sets the aligning method for the fibers.
“Core” : Aligns fibers by core position.
“Clad” : Aligns fibers by center position of the cladding of the fiber.
“Manual” : Aligns fibers manually.
Focus-L
Focus-R
Sets the focal point for fiber observation. The focal point moves closer
to the core when [Focus] value is increased.
"Auto" focus is strongly recommended, as [Focus] optimization is very
difficult. Left and right fibers are focused independently even if they are
a different fiber type (dissimilar fiber splicing).
If the fiber core cannot be observed (e.g. MM fiber), use the “Edge”
parameter. [Align] and [Est. Mode] are automatically fixed to the “Clad”
setting. [ECF] and [Auto Power] are automatically fixed to the "OFF"
setting.
ECF
Sets the axial offset ratio for ECF. Refer to [ECF] (page 45) for detail.
For a splice mode in which arc time is 5 sec. or longer, setting [ECF]
"OFF" is recommended. If [Align] is set to "Edge", “Clad” or "Manual",
[ECF] is automatically fixed to "OFF". If [ECF] is set "OFF", [Auto
Power] is automatically fixed to "OFF".
Auto Power
Optimizes Arc power according to core concentricity-error. This
function is used in combination with ECF. If [ECF] is set to "OFF",
[Auto Power] is automatically fixed to "OFF"
Proof Test
If [Proof Test] is set to "ON", a proof-test is performed upon opening the
wind protector after splicing or by pressing the
SET
.
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