QRG-04
Quick Reference Guide
Objective Lens
Cotton swab
Fiber
Cleaning before Splice Operation
Clamp chips
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After installation, execute [Stabilized Electrodes] followed by an [Arc Calibration].
V-grooves
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When the lens is dirty, clean it with a thin
cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
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Remove the electrodes when cleaning the
lenses.
Cleaning Cautions
Electrode Replacement
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When “Replace electrodes” message appears, or when the tip is damaged, replace electrodes.
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Execute [Replace Electrodes]
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Exchange to new electrode.
Install new electrodes
Loosen screws
Remove the old electrodes
Tighten screws
Screws
V-groove Clamps
Tools
Optical fiber cleaver
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Clean rubber pads.
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Clean rubber anvil.
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Clean cleaving blade.
Ribbon fiber stripper
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Clean stripping blade
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Do not allow contact onto the electrode tips.
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Use only 99% or better purity of alcohol
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Use new lint-free cotton swab every time you clean.
Clean bottom of V-groove with a thin
cotton swab with alcohol.
Remove excess alcohol from V-grooves
with a clean dry swab.
Use a cleaved fiber end-face to dislodge.
《Replace the electrode after selecting [Electrode Replacement] in the maintenance menu.》
