Fujikura FSM-60S Instruction Manual Download

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Basic Operation

When Magnifier MGS-05 is used.

(1)

Please extend both sides and insert from back.

(2)

A magnifying glass is fixed with an attached
screw.

(3)

The assembled magnifying glass is fitted over a hole
for a shaft like the following photograph.

A screw is stopped.

Please check that the nail is
caught exactly.

Summary of Contents for FSM-60S

Page 1: ...UAL F S M 6 0 S Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual Keep this manual in a safe place ARC FUSION SPLICER ...

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Page 3: ... Cleaning optical fiber 36 5 Placing protection sleeve over fiber 36 6 Stripping and cleaning fiber 36 7 Fiber Cleaving 38 8 Loading fiber to splicer 40 9 Splicing procedure 43 10 Removing spliced fiber 48 11 Heating protection sleeve 48 Maintenance of Splicing Quality 52 1 Cleaning and Checking before Splicing 52 2 Periodical Checking and Cleaning 54 Splice Menu 58 1 Splice Mode 58 2 Splice Optio...

Page 4: ...96 7 Diagnostic Test Function 97 8 Dust Check 98 9 Arc Calibration 99 10 Motor Calibration 101 11 Motor Drive 101 Error Message List 102 Questions and Troubleshooting 110 1 Power Supply 110 2 Splicing Operation 111 3 Tube heating Operation 113 4 Supervising 113 5 Other Functions 114 Guarantee and Contact Address 116 6 Guarantee 116 7 Contact Address 117 ...

Page 5: ...ing this machine Store this instruction manual in a safe place Follow all safety instructions Stop using it when it malfunctions Instruction Manual The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to indicate warnings and caution for safe use Understand the meanings of these symbols WARNING There is a possibility of death or serious injury resulting from improper use by ...

Page 6: ...o not take the protector off the splicer or consult your distributor for instruction Tightening the original screw without the protector may damage mechanism inside An environmental performance decreases when the protector is detached ...

Page 7: ...le or modify the splicer AC adapter or battery In particular do not remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device e g a fuse or safety switch incorporated into the design and manufacturing of this equipment Modification could cause damage that may result in personal injury death electric shock or fire Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist Risk o...

Page 8: ...o correct the condition 1 Connect a step down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220 240V to AC100 120V 2 Or use an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC100V 3 Or use an AC generator that has an inverter circuit to stabilize the output Do not modify abuse heat or excessively pull on the supplied AC cord The use of a damaged cord may cau...

Page 9: ...p of AC adapter while charging If charge did not complete in three hours or the CHARGE LED does not turn ON immediately stop charging and call the service center for repair When transporting the carrying case using the shoulder belt check the belt and hooks for damage before use Carrying the case with a damaged shoulder belt may cause the belt to break or come off and result in personal injury or ...

Page 10: ...quipment must be repaired or adjusted by a qualified technician or engineer Incorrect repair may cause fire or electric shock Should any problems arise please contact your distributor RECYCLING and DISPOSAL In European Union In accordance with the European Parliament Directive 2002 96 EC electrical parts and materials that can be re used and or recycled have been identified in order that the use o...

Page 11: ...fiber type by analyzing fiber profile and then unique splicing condition is chosen for the type of fiber The types of fibers covered by AUTO are all the conventional fibers such as SMF G652 NZDSF G655 MMF G651 etc The AUTO modes takes longer for the above processes but is recommended in fiber type is not sure 2 AUTO mode comes with automatic arc calibration function which observes the splicing pro...

Page 12: ...ions Unique function 1 Automatic change of operating display The FSM 60S can be operated with monitor in front or at back The fiber display image on the monitor automatically turns over depending on the angle of the monitor 2 Sheathe clamping method Either conventional sheathe clamping system or fiber holder system optional can be selected See page 6 for Stripping and cleaning fiber and page 40 fo...

Page 13: ...are FSM 60S s software can be upgraded via internet by using FSM Data Connection software Refer to the instruction manual of FSM Data Connection software 6 FSM Data Connection software Splicing condition can be downloaded and splice result is downloaded In addition screen image of the monitor can also be downloaded Refer to the instruction manual of FSM Data Connection software for detail Notes LC...

Page 14: ...c Fusion Splicer FSM 60S Spare Electrodes 1 pair ELCT2 20A USB Cable USB 01 Carrying Case AC Power Code ADC 13 Warnings and Cautions W 60 E Quick Reference Guide M 60S 18S E For 250μm coating FH 60 250 For 900μm coating FH 60 900 For 900μm 8mm cleave length CLAMP S60B For 900μm loose tube fiber CLAMP S60C Note Standard clamp CLAMP S60A Video Instruction Manual V 60S E ...

Page 15: ...13 Description of Products 3 others DC power cord DCC 12 DC power cord DCC 13 Battery charge cord DCC 14 Battery Pack BTR 08 Magnifier MGS 05 ...

Page 16: ... Micro sleeve 45mm length FPS01 900 45 Fiber stripping tools Primary coat stripper PS 02 Jacket stripper JS 01 Fiber Holder Option Fiber Holder FH 60 250 Fiber Holder FH 60 900 Fiber Cleaver CT 30 Fiber cleaving tools Fiber Plate AD 30B Cleave length 16mm fixed Fiber Plate AD 30A Cleave length 6 to 20mm Fiber Plate AD 30B Cleave length 16mm fixed Fiber Plate AD 30A Cleave length 10 to 20mm Fiber c...

Page 17: ...15 Description of Products Blank Page ...

Page 18: ...iption of Products 3 Description and Function of Splicer Tube heater LCD monitor HJS power port Power unit dock USB port Wind protector A hole for tripod fixation 1 4 20UNC and M8 Protector Protector Protector ...

Page 19: ...17 Description of Products V groove Sheath clamp Electrode Electrode cover Illumination lamp Electrode Electrode cover Sheath clamp Objective lens Wind protector Fiber clamp ...

Page 20: ...18 Description of Products ON OFF key SET key Tube heater HEAT key Wind protector SET key RESET key HEAT key X Y key ARC key RESET key Clamp arm release lever ...

Page 21: ...19 Description of Products LCD monitor Up Down Arrow key Menu key Enter key Escape key ...

Page 22: ...le low splice loss 1 1 Daily cleaning before Splicing Operation Clean the V grooves Clean the wind protector mirrors Clean the Clamp Chips Clean Objective Lens every week or when it s dirty In this case electrodes do not remove from the splicer Do not touch or hit electrode tips ...

Page 23: ...AST mode is fast but periodical Arc calibration is required 1 3 Cleaning the equipment before every splicing Clean the blade of stripper Clean the cleaver pads and blade and rubber anvil 1 4 Splicing Procedure Make sure the stripped fiber is free of coating debris or contamination Use only 99 or better purity alcohol Do not allow the cleaved fiber ends to touuch anything or become contaminated Pla...

Page 24: ...ting edge may hit the V groove in case with shorter cleave length and then the fibers may not be stuffed each other during arc discharge and result in worse splice loss Do not put tension to the fibers or the fibers may not be stuffed each other during arc discharge and result in worse splice loss No Good Good Too short the cleave length Tension ...

Page 25: ...e and the heat distribution to the fibers as well resulting in worsened splice loss Perform Stabilize Electrodes When splicer indicates following message splice loss may be high Arc discharge is not stable Electrodes should be stabilized to reform the arc discharge Load prepared SM fibers onto splicer in order to stablize electrodes After completeing it re splice fibers Chip Lip Incline The arc di...

Page 26: ...the protection sleeve to be used Each tube heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve Other manufacture s fiber protection sleeve may not shrink completely At that time extend the heating time See page 80 Heater Mode Centering protection sleeve in tube heater ...

Page 27: ...ord In addition make also sure that the generator is regularly serviced 2 2 Battery 1 The capacity of the battery gradually decreases as nature even if it is not used If the battery discharges completely the battery may no longer be able to be re charged Charge the battery before long time storage and after use 2 If a battery is to be stored for a long time periodical charge of every six months is...

Page 28: ...be attached detached to the carrying case 1 Detach the work table from the carrying case by loosen the screw 2 Tighten the screw behind the worktable to fix the splicer 3 Place necessary items for splicing operation on the table Remove The splicer can not be attached to the work table without protector ...

Page 29: ...our unique splicing style Hole Hole Hole Arrange safety belts devices for equipments and accessories on the tray before use Straps for small accessories may be recommended In case the equipment accessories were dropped to a person under operation area this would result in serious injury or fatal accident ...

Page 30: ...r body and remove the unit from the other side of the release button 2 2 AC Operation Plug the supplied AC cord into the AC inlet of the AC adapter The power ON LED in the AC adapter turns on green color when suitable AC voltage is supplied If high AC Voltage is supplied the AC adapter will immediately be damaged AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular frequen...

Page 31: ...The ON LED turns on green color when suitable DC voltage is supplied In case DC16V or greater is supplied or polarity positive negative is wrong The AC adapter protection circuit shuts down the DC output and DC Warning LED HIGH INPUT turns on red color Do not supply DC16V or greater the AC adapter will be damaged immediately Open Insert DC Warning LED Red ...

Page 32: ...ree C 40 degree C Storage 20 degree C 30 degree C How to check remaining battery capacity If battery is already inserted in the splicer turn splicer ON Power source of Battery is automatically identified and the remaining battery capacity is displayed on the READY screen If battery is not inserting in the splicer simply press the battery check button 1 on the battery pack The remaining battery cap...

Page 33: ...ery capacity indicator Remaining battery capacity display Remaining battery capacity indicator Remaining battery Blue Color 4 LED 75 100 Blue Color 3 LED 50 75 Yellow Color 2 LED 25 50 Red Color 1 LED 10 25 Red Color 1 LED Flashing Less than 10 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...C 13 and the battery charge terminal located on the battery BTR 08 side The CHARGE LED turns ON orange color and battery charging begins Battery charge is completed in approximately five hours After completion disconnect DC or AC cord and then charge cord The battery packing can be charged also with AC and DC Open Insert Battery Charge Plug Inlet Battery Pack AC cord DC cord AC adaptor Charge LED ...

Page 35: ... dock of FSM 60S regardless of under operation or not CHARGE LED turns off when battery charge is completed If CHARGE LED flashes replace the battery with a new one If battery charge does not complete in five hours or CHARGE LED does not turn ON the battery AC adapter or both need replacement Ask your service agent for further instruction ...

Page 36: ... splicer power on There is the case that a language is fixed depending on the country of shipment The READY screen is displayed after all the motors are reset to their initial positions when you select Agree The power source type is then identified If the battery is used the remaining battery capacity is displayed Monitor Angle Adjust the monitor angle so that screen is viewed clearly ...

Page 37: ...ect appropriate splicing mode for the specific fiber combination Current mode is displayed on the READY screen Heat Mode Select appropriate heating mode for the specific protection sleeve used Current mode is displayed on the READY screen AUTO mode is recommended for splicing SM DS NZDS and MM fibers Arc calibration is automatically performed for consistent splicing performance UP DOWN Arrow key E...

Page 38: ...break or attenuation increase 5 Placing protection sleeve over fiber Place the protection sleeve over the fiber 6 Stripping and cleaning fiber 6 1 Sheath Clamp Strip outer coating 30 to 40 mm from its tip with a stripping tool Clean the fiber with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue thoroughly Use fresh gauze or wipe only Do not use gauze or wipe twice Use a high quality alcohol greater ...

Page 39: ... of the fiber with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue 30mm 40mm Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating refer to figure below Select a suitable fiber holder based on the fiber coating diameter If fiber coating has some memory curl place fiber so that the curve of memory is turned upwards Pressing down with a finger Pressing down with a finger str...

Page 40: ...p into the fiber scrap container box automatically when the cutting lever is raised Cutting lever Stopper Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result After pressing it half way down releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may result in bad cleaving quality Discard the fiber scrap container box contents frequently If using the CT 30A align the end of...

Page 41: ...39 Basic Operation 7 Close cutting lever completely then set stopper to lock the cutting lever closed Lid Slide button Cutting lever Fiber plate AD 30A AD 30B ...

Page 42: ... in the bottom of the v grooves If fiber is not placed properly reload fiber 4 Load another fiber in the same manner as in step 3 above 5 Close wind protector The splicer starts the splice procedure automatically To disable the Auto Start function set Auto Start in Splice Menu to turning off See page 58 Splice Menu If fiber coating has some memory curl place fiber so that the curve of memory is tu...

Page 43: ...n the wind protector 3 Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide holes in the fiber 4 Close wind protector The splicer starts the splice procedure automatically Be careful to not bump the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber end face quality Fiber Fiber Holder Electrode Guide Pins Guide Pins ...

Page 44: ...owever the fiber clamps can be detached by setting clamp arm release lever UNLOCK then the fiber clamp can be moved independently This option can be recommended when fiber has some memory curl so operator can make sure the fiber is surely clamped before wind protector is closed Close the fiber clamp slowly and gently one by Clamp arm release lever ...

Page 45: ...rator If no error message is displayed the below stated end face conditions are used for visual inspection If observed remove the fiber from the splicer and repeat fiber preparation These visual defects may cause a faulty splice 2 After fiber inspection the fibers are aligned core to core or cladding to cladding Cladding axis offset and core axis offset measurements can be displayed Pause after cl...

Page 46: ... 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 looks poor by visual inspection through the monitor it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning Splice loss may be improved in some cases by additional arc discharges Press ARC key for an additional arc di...

Page 47: ...here is an environmental change altitude we recommend you to perform arc discharge proofreading Splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts This is considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss To change threshold for estimated splice loss or fiber angle see Splice Mode page 58 for details Error messages such as Estimated splice loss Splice angle Fat Thin and Bubble can...

Page 48: ...oo low or prefuse time too short Increase Prefuse Power and or Prefuse Time MFD Mismatch Arc power too low Increase Arc Power and or Arc Time Bad fiber end face quality Check the cleaver Combustion Dust still present after cleaning fiber or cleaning arc Clean fiber thoroughly or Increase Cleaning Arc Time Bad fiber end face quality Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Bubbles Prefuse power t...

Page 49: ... or RESET key is pressed upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen or when the wind protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen Once a certain comment is inputted the same comment is inputted into subsequent splice results To change comments see Splice Memory Comment A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers or dissimilar fibers differ...

Page 50: ...nd reaches the edge of the tube heater While placing it in the tube heater apply some tension on the fiber so the tube heater lids automatically close Then heating starts automatically as soon as the tube heater is closed To disable the Auto Start function set Auto Start in Heater Menu to turning off See page 83 Auto Start Press HEAT key to start tube heating when Disable is selected Keep on holdi...

Page 51: ...ed The buzzer beeps and the HEAT LED orange color turn off when tube heating is completed 4 Open tube heater lids and remove protected fiber from the tube heater Apply some tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater 5 Visually inspect the finished sleeve to verify no bubbles or debris dust is present in the sleeve Protection sleeve may stick to bottom plate of heater Use a cotton ...

Page 52: ...ling aslant 7 Remove the protected fiber from the splicer 8 Place the removed fiber into the J plate 9 Leave the fiber in the J plate until the shrunken sleeve is cooled down Do not touch the shrunken sleeve after removing the fiber from the tube heater It may be hot ...

Page 53: ...ase extend both sides and insert from back 2 A magnifying glass is fixed with an attached screw 3 The assembled magnifying glass is fitted over a hole for a shaft like the following photograph A screw is stopped Please check that the nail is caught exactly ...

Page 54: ... To clean the V grooves do the following 1 Open the wind protector 2 Clean the bottom of the V groove with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the V groove with a clean dry swab 3 If the contaminants in the V groove cannot be removed with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab use a cleaved fiber end face to dislodge contaminants from the bottom of the V groove Repe...

Page 55: ... fiber core position may be incorrect due to decreased optical path clarity resulting in higher splice loss To clean the mirrors do the following 1 Clean the mirror surface with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab 2 Mirror should look clean with no streaks or smudges 1 4 Cleaning Fiber Cleaver If the circular blade or clamp pa...

Page 56: ...es X axis and Y axis surface with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Using the cotton swab start at the center of the lens and move the swab in a circular motion until you spiral out to the edge of the lens surface Remove excess alcohol from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab 3 The lens surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges 4 Turn on the power and make sure no smudges o...

Page 57: ... 5mm hex wrench remove the fiber scrap collector or the side cover 2 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the blade lock screw 3 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the adjuster lock screw 4 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench turn the adjuster clockwise so that the reference dot aligns with the next position mark Never attempt to rotate the adjuster more than 2 position marks 5 Tighten the adjuster lock screw 6 Tigh...

Page 58: ...ctor mirror frame The frame should raise and rotate back Pull out the mirror from its frame 3 Insert the new mirror into the frame The clear glass side should face upward while inserting mirror into the frame Look into the mirror obliquely to identify If it is the clear side black line can be seen Make sure the wind protector mirror is inserted the correct way If not the fiber cannot be observed c...

Page 59: ...sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen Press X Y key to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X and Y screens Perform dust check 2 4 Electrode Replacement See page 93 Replace Electrodes 2 5 Diagnostic Test See page 97 Diagnostic Test Function ...

Page 60: ...ow to select the Splice Mode For those who prefer stable splice loss rather to quick splicing with high yield Use the AUTO mode For those who are not sure of the optical fiber type to be spliced Use the AUTO mode For those who would like to shorten splicing time with AUTO modes If the type of optical fiber has already been identified use SM AUTO MM AUTO or NZ AUTO depending on the fiber type These...

Page 61: ...charge then adjusting the arc current accordingly This splice mode does not require operator to perform an arc calibration Points to note of AUTO mode 1 Fiber types that can be identified are standard SM MM and NZDS However some fibers with unique core profile may not be correctly identified If this is the case the recommendation is to use the other splice modes 2 NZDS fiber is spliced using the s...

Page 62: ... but the appearance of splice point may appear slightly fat If a bubble still occurs use the MM MM mode and increase Prefuse Time and Prefuse Power SM AUTO For splicing standard Single mode fiber ITU T G652 The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm Automatic arc calibration works in this splice mode NZ AUTO For splicing Non zero dispersion shifted fiber ITU T G655 The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wav...

Page 63: ... READY PAUSE1 PAUSE2 or FINISH state to open Splice Menu Select Select Splice Mode and the Select Splice Mode menu is displayed 2 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key and press Enter key to select Splice mode READY Splice Menu Select Splice Mode menu Decided Menu key UP DOWN Arrow key Enter key UP DOWN Arrow key Enter key ...

Page 64: ...iber type is named in the specific splice mode How to erase splice mode Splice mode can be erased Follow the below steps to erase splice mode 1 Select the specific splice mode and press Menu key to go to Edit Splice Mode menu Select Fiber Type by pressing Enter key 2 Select the 0 BLANK and press Enter key to execute Mode No 1 cannot be erased Mode No 1 is automatically selected after erasing a spl...

Page 65: ...Arrow key to change its values Press Enter key to accept changed values Below is a figure showing the Arc discharge conditions relationship between Arc power and Motor motion The conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters listed below Depending on splice mode certain parameters cannot be changed A Prefuse Power B Arc1 Power C Arc2 Power D Cleaning Arc E Prefuse Time F Forward Tim...

Page 66: ...r right fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold cleave limit Loss Limit An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected threshold loss limit Cleave Shape Error Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left or right fiber exceeds the selected threshold cleave shape Arc Power The Arc Power is fixed at STANDARD The Arc Power is changed automatically A...

Page 67: ...nually 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 A...

Page 68: ... center of electrodes Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting Gapset Pos towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD Prefuse Power Sets the power of the prefuse arc which is an arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing If Prefuse Power is set too low axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively po...

Page 69: ...hinner This sets taper function ON The following three parameters determine the taper shape Taper Wait Sets the taper wait time from the end of fiber stuffing until the start of pulling fiber Taper Speed Sets the fiber pulling speed Taper Length Sets the fiber pulling length Estimating Mode Selects splice loss estimation mode to OFF Clad Core or Core Fine When MM fibers are spliced select Clad MFD...

Page 70: ...acter and then input the proper character over it 2 Move cursor to ENTER on left side and press Enter key on completion of inputting characters In the case of Password input the next screen image is displayed if the correct password is inputted If the input password is incorrect the previous screen image is displayed Description ENTER Input the Password BS Back Space DEL Delete the character INS I...

Page 71: ...speed can be selected fast or slow by pressing Enter key 3 Press Up Down Arrow key to move the selected motor and drive the fibers forward or backward 4 After manual alignment is completed press ARC key to arc and splice the fibers Motor Up Arrow key Down Arrow key ZL ZR Forward Backward X Y Upward Downward Focus X Focus Y Lens moves nearer fiber Lens moves away from fiber The splicer beeps if mot...

Page 72: ... in the splicer prevents this from happening The amount of offset expected due to this surface tension phenomenon is calculated in advance and this is taken into account to determine an intentional core axis offset amount that is added after the fiber cores are aligned With this function the fibers are core to core spliced even with the effect mentioned above Some Core step may remain at splice po...

Page 73: ...al splice loss measured does not match Target Loss the coefficient can be used to adjust this This is often more practical than Target loss or MFD in terms of accuracy Other Parameters Refer to other splice modes for complete description AT2 mode This mode allows the users to set a starting core offset value and a finishing core offset value Set Start Offset manually and then splicing starts Re ar...

Page 74: ...ay inevitably occur To decrease variation set the Cleave Limit as low as possible Attenuation splices made with AT1 AT2 modes are not as accurate as power meter attenuation feedback splicing AT2 MM mode is for attenuation splicing with MM fiber Cladding alignment is performed with AT2 MM mode ...

Page 75: ... Description Pause1 If Pause1 is set to ON splicing operation pauses when fibers are forwarded to gap set position Cleave angles are displayed during the pause Pause2 If Pause 2 is set to ON splicing operation pauses after fiber alignment is completed With ECF ON core to core alignment is made after this pause Auto Start If Auto Start is set to ON splicing starts automatically as soon as the wind ...

Page 76: ...ce Menu 3 Splice Memory This splicer stores up to 2 000 splicing results Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode No results are stored for attenuation splicing SM NZ DS MM AUTO Others ...

Page 77: ...number and press Enter key The selected splicing result is displayed It can jump to press Menu key in Splice Result Menu to display Jump Remove screen Select the oldest data or Latest data by pressing Up Down Arrow key 4 The selected splicing result is displayed For adding or editing comments press Enter key to display Input Comment screen Memory Data can be download by USB Refer to instruction ma...

Page 78: ...t the memory of beginning of the range that wants to delete by Enter key 5 Select the memory of ending of the range that wants to delete by Up Down arrow key 6 Press the Enter key to decide the range And press the Enter key to delete the memory 1 Menu key Menu key Splice Result Menu Enter key UP DOWN Arrow key Enter key Enter key Delete the memory Select the memory number to want to delete ...

Page 79: ... of the display and the deletion is the same as List of Splice Results 3 3 Clear All Splice Results The all splicing results can be cleared at once 1 Move cursor to Clear All Splice Result in Memory Menu And Press the Enter Key 2 Press Enter key to display Clear All Splice Result Menu key Enter key Enter key Enter key Clear the Memory ...

Page 80: ...amera Image and press Enter key to display Camera Image Menu Ho to store the Camera Image Data Select No Image by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press Enter key The fiber image data is stored Enter key Select No Image Enter key Store Image Enter key Max number of image storage is 8 and the image cannot be over written so delete some images to store new images ...

Page 81: ... splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET or RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen or when the wind protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen Once a certain comment is inputted the same comment is inputted into subsequent splice results To change comments see page 68 How to input Mode Title Comment Password how to input t...

Page 82: ...3 or FP 03M protection sleeves 60Ny8 For standard 60mm protection sleeve Such as Fujikura FP 03 or FP 03M protection sleeves Note Cleave length 8mm 40mm For standard 40mm protection sleeves Such as Fujikura FP 03 L 40 45mmC For 45mm micro sleeves such as Fujikura FPS01 900 45 34mmC For 34mm micro sleeves such as Fujikura FPS01 900 34 25mmC For 25mm micro sleeves such as Fujikura FPS01 900 25 20mmC...

Page 83: ...state and press Menu key to display Heater Menu 2 Select Select Heater Mode in Heater Menu Select Heater Mode menu is displayed 3 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key and press Enter key to select a heater mode Select the Select Heater Mode in the Heater Menu Select Heater Mode Selected Enter key UP DOWN Arrow key Enter key Splice Menu Heater Menu Menu key ...

Page 84: ...lect a mode to be edited in Select Heater Mode menu Press Menu key to display Edit Heater Mode menu 2 Press Up Down Arrow keys to move cursor to a parameter to be changed then press Enter key to enter 3 Change value by pressing Up Down key then press Enter key to enter Select Heater Mode menu Edit Heater Mode menu UP DOWN Arrow key Menu key ...

Page 85: ...perature Sets heating temperature In the case that Ny coated fiber is used with 8mm cleave length the Ny coating may melt if Heat Temp is over 190 degrees Celsius Finish Temperature Sets the finish temperature When heater approaches this temperature the buzzer beeps announcing the sleeve is cooled down and is ready to be taken out of the heater Caution If the Finish Temp is set for over 100 degree...

Page 86: ...n READY PAUSE1 PAUSE2 FINISH state and press Menu key to display Setting Menu 2 Select Splice Settings in Setting Menu to display Splice Settings menu 3 Select a parameter to be changed 4 Press Enter key to change values Select the Splice Settings in the Setting Menu Splice Settings Enter key Menu key Setting Menu Splice Menu ...

Page 87: ...ate Finish Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during Splicing operation X Enlarged display of X axis image Y Enlarged display of Y axis image X Y Composite display vertically of X axis and Y axis images DATA Display result of cleave angle and offset Others Auto Fiber Forward If Auto Fiber Forward is set to ON fibers are automatically moved closer to gapset as soon as wind ...

Page 88: ... changes to the warning message The number of arc discharges at which to start these messages is set in this field Arc Calibration Cleave Limit Sets the threshold of cleave angle error in the Arc Calibration Max Number of Tests Sets the number of tests to finish the Arc Calibration with Test Finished message Maintenance Date Last Maintenance Next Maintenance The date of last maintenance and the sc...

Page 89: ...e operational direction of splicer Front is for front monitor operation Rear is for rear monitor operation Auto is switched to front monitor operation or rear monitor operation automatically Refer to next page for detail Password Setting Changes the password to access the Splice Settings Maintenance Settings Machine Settings Menu Lock Settings menus Maximum Characters 7 At the time of shipment fro...

Page 90: ...ion of the four arrow keys is reversed Changing monitor position 1 Change monitor angle The Monitor image direction changes automatically when Auto is selected See previous page for detail Monitor Front Monitor Rear 2 Change direction of sheath clamps 1 Loosen and remove screws with a driver and remove sheath clamp 2 Remove the other sheath clamp by same way 3 Attach the opposite sheath clamps and...

Page 91: ...ime setting menu 2 Change value of Monitor Turn Off Time and Splicer Turn Off Time Parameter Descriptions Monitor Setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer performs no operation after a certain period of time Always set this function to a specific shutdown time when using the battery pack When the power supply to the LCD monitor turns off the LED near the O...

Page 92: ...n the power is turned on Max number of characters 15 Opening Title1 15 Opening Title2 To edit Title see page Title on how to input title Password Boot Lock From From selected date set and beyond a password is required at splicer boot up in order to operate it Password is common to the Password for Maintenance Settings Page 86 Quick Boot If set to ON the splicer boots up quickly Input Date ...

Page 93: ...ter modes Machine Settings Buzzer Volume Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized Turn Off Time Monitor Splicer Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized changing of the power saving function Splice Settings Edit Splice Setting Menu cannot be edited if this is set to Disable Splice Memory Clear Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized erasing of splice result data on the memory Cancel Recording Set...

Page 94: ...o perform routine maintenance This section describes how to use the maintenance menu 1 Press Menu key in READY PAUSE1 PAUSE2 FINISH state Press Menu key to display Maintenance Menu1 Maintenance Menu2 2 Select a function to perform Splice Menu Maintenance Menu Menu key ...

Page 95: ...ce Electrode in Maintenance Menu 1 2 Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power Press and hold Enter key till the LED color changes from green to red 3 Remove the old electrodes To remove and replace the electrodes i Loosen screw located on electrode cover ii Take electrode out of electrode cover Electrode is fit in electrode cover 4 Clean the new electrodes with alcohol ...

Page 96: ...s 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 Operation Procedure 1 Select the Stabilize Electrodes 2 Set prepared fibers in both sides of the splicer as in the case of splicing 3 Press Enter key and the splicer begins to stabilize the electrodes in the following ways Repeats short arc discharge four times t...

Page 97: ...rn on the power 2 Change the screen from Main Menu to Maintenance Menu 1 and execute Battery Discharge 3 The Battery Discharge screen is displayed and the remaining battery voltage is indicated 4 Upon completion of full discharge the buzzer sounds and the power turn off 5 Recharge the battery pack If the splicer is left in the normal power on state the splicer will shut down before the battery is ...

Page 98: ...ntenance Info Select the Maintenance Info The following information is displayed Parameter Description Serial Num Displays the serial number of the splicer ROM Version Displays the version number of the software Arc Count Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement Performing the function Replace Electrodes or Clear Arc Count resets this parameter to zero Total Count Displays...

Page 99: ...tomatically calibrates the 6 Motor Speeds 5 Arc Calibration Automatically calibrates the arc power factor and fiber splicing position 6 I O Port Check Checks for normal operation of the input and output terminals of the internal circuit 7 Memory Check Checks the memory of the internal circuit 2 Upon completion of all checks and adjustments a list of results is displayed If the dust check result is...

Page 100: ... 2 2 If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press Enter key again The splicer begins the dust check 3 The message Now Checking is displayed in the middle of the screen After observation the location of contamination judged as a potential problem blinks If contamination is discovered clean the wind protector mirrors and objective lenses and redo Dust Check See page 52 the section of Maint...

Page 101: ... is performed without fibers in the view screen to detect the center of arc discharge and adjust the gapset position 2 Cleaning arc discharge The left and right fibers move forward The splicer performs the cleaning arc discharge 3 Gap setting The left and right fibers further move forward and stop at the specified gap setting position 4 Arc discharge The splicer performs an arc discharge without s...

Page 102: ...ious arc calibration is too large Press Enter key to perform arc calibration or Escape key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed In some cases multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration process is successfully completed and the Test Finish message is displayed Arc calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed without...

Page 103: ... name of the selected motor is displayed in the upper section of the screen 3 Press Up Down Arrow key to drive the motor in the desired direction Motor Up Arrow key Down Arrow key ZL ZR Forward Backward X Y Upward Downward Focus X Focus Y Lens moves nearer fiber Lens moves away from fiber When the motor reaches the limit of the operating range the buzzer sounds and the motor stops Press the opposi...

Page 104: ...r message Error code if shown Situation when the error occurs Error Message Reason Solution L Too Long Fiber The fiber end face is placed on the electrode centerline or beyond it Press RESET and set the fiber end face between the electrode centerline and the V groove edge R Too Long Fiber The cleave length bare fiber part is too long Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber end on the fi...

Page 105: ...leaning Arc time to 30ms When splicing carbon coated fibers set to 100ms Splicing indistinct core fibers with the SM or DS modes Use the MM mode to splice indistinct core fibers i e MM fiber Align is set to Core to splice indistinct core fibers when using other splice modes Set Align to Clad to splice indistinct core fibers i e MM fiber R Too Dusty Fiber Focus is incorrectly set when using other s...

Page 106: ...rward The cleave length bare fiber part is too short Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave length ZL Motor Overrun Backward The taper speed or taper time is set too high Adjust the taper parameters in the splice mode ZR Motor Overrun Backward Only occurs in manual motor operation X motor Overrun Forward X motor Overrun Backward Y Motor Overrun...

Page 107: ...n and cleave Focus Y Motor Overrun Forward Focus Y Motor Overrun Backward Dust or dirt is on the objective lens or the wind protector mirror Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens or mirror if dust or dirt exists Close Cover Unable to start splicing when the wind protector opens The splicer automatically starts splicing after closing the wind protector Cover Open The wind protector is opened during...

Page 108: ...c Unable to calibrate due to poor arc field position too far right Replace the electrodes by using the Electrode Replace function If this does not eliminate the problem consult your distributor The fiber stuff amount is insufficient Execute the Motor Calibration function If using other splice modes check the Overlap setting in the splice mode Fiber Separation The pre fuse power or pre fuse time is...

Page 109: ...librate the arc power with the Arc Calibration function Prefuse power or time is set too high If using the Other mode adjust or initialize Prefuse Power or Prefuse Time settings For normal splice mode the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted Thin Fiber Insufficient Overlap setting Fat Fiber Too much Overlap setting If using the Other mode adjust or initialize Overlap setting For normal splice m...

Page 110: ...s or mirror Execute the Dust Check If dust or dirt exists clean the lenses or mirrors Bad electrode condition Replace the electrodes if they appear worn rounded tip shape dirty or bent Inadequate arc power Calibrate the arc power with the Arc Calibration function Using unsuitable splice mode Select a suitable splice mode for the fibers to be spliced Loss Limit is set too low Increase Loss Limit to...

Page 111: ... wind protector mirror by referring page 56 Clean the objective lenses by referring page 54 When the above processes cannot remove the dirt or dust consult your distributor X Camera Y Camera Trouble The Camera may be damaged Consult your distributor Heater Oven Trouble Heater does not heat Consult your distributor Communication error Broken the internal device Consult your distributor Temperature ...

Page 112: ...C At high altitude the arc discharge current is increased In this condition battery power degrades quicker due to large power consumption The AC adapter does not charge the battery pack correctly See next item 3 CHARGE LED on AC adapter blinks during battery recharge The battery pack has a fault or has reached the end of its service life Install a new battery pack If the LED blinks again after ins...

Page 113: ...uddenly turned off The power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack The splicer switches to the power saving state after an extended period of splicer inactivity Press any key to return to the normal state To change the length of time before the splicer switches to the power saving state See page 87 Machine Settings on 5 Splicer power suddenly turned off without Low Bat...

Page 114: ...r possible troubles in AUTO mode see page 58 Splice Mode 13 Mismatch between Estimated splice loss and Actual splice loss The estimated loss is a calculated loss so it can be used for reference only The optical components of the splicer may need to be cleaned When splicing specialty fibers adjust MFD L MFD R Core Step and Core Curvature When splicing dissimilar fibers adjust also Min Loss and MFD ...

Page 115: ...tted setting the LED blinks and the alarm sounds If this happens contact your distributor 3 Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrinking Use a cotton swab or a similar soft tip object to push and remove the sleeve 4 Method to initialize heating condition of Heater mode See page 82 Heater Mode 5 Method to cancel heating process RESET key does not cancel the heater Press HEAT key...

Page 116: ...ates Test Finish However this does not mean it is completely calibrated 3 Test Finish is never indicated after many repetitions in Arc Calibration Execute Stabilize Electrodes function in Maintenance Menu If the splicer still does not indicate Test Finish replace the electrodes See Replace Electrodes section 4 No arc power change after Arc Calibration An internal factor is calibrated and adjusted ...

Page 117: ...115 Questions and Troubleshooting Blank Page ...

Page 118: ...nly one time In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period Fujikura Ltd will not replace it free of charge 2 Before shipping the splicer Please consult your distributor first 3 Necessary information needed for repair Include documentation with the splicer informing us of the details listed below 1 Your full name section division company address phone number fax number and e mail add...

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