FTS-B310-1
May 2007
S240A Slitter Snapper Operating Instructions
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Please read entire manual prior to usage.
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This manual must be kept with the S240A Slitter Snapper.
Safety Instructions
This manual contains the complete operating and maintenance instructions for S240A
Slitter Snapper. Please review this manual carefully before operating the S240A Slitter
Snapper.
The following safety instructions must be observed whenever this product is operated,
serviced or repaired. Failure to comply with any of these instructions or with any
precaution or warning contained in this manual is in direct violation of the standards of
the design, the manufacture and the intended use of the instrument. THE FURUKAWA
ELECTRIC CO., LTD. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
Safety Instructions
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CAUTION
Failure to comply with any of the instructions, which are indicated by
this symbol, may cause serious injury or damage to the machine.
Please contact THE FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. with any questions relating to
the description of this manual.
In no case will THE FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. be liable to the buyer, for any
consequential or indirect damage which is caused by product failure, malfunction, or
any other problem.
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CAUTION
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Avoid soaking the S240A Slitter Snapper with water. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not drop, throw, and disassemble. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Ensure that cleaning the S240A Slitter Snapper and slit fiber cordage, before slitting. If not
doing so, it may occur that fiber breaking or irreguler slit, because of dust.
Do slit slowly. If ribbon fiber cannot be slit smoothly, interrupt slit and cleaning. If
smoothness is not recovered, it is possible that the S240A Slitter Snapper has
malfunctioned or fiber has deformed. Stop slitting till the cause is cleared. If slit is done with
continue, it may occur fiber breaking or add the damage to fiber.
The S240A Slitter Snapper is designed with special attention to prevent damage to the fiber.
But there are possibilities of damaging fiber, in condition of fiber, cleaning, and the S240A
itself. Therefore please use the S240A with caution.
There are possibilities of damaging the fiber or not being able to slit the cordage due to the
condition of fiber, cleaning, and the S240A itself. Therefore please use the S240A Slitter
Snapper with deep understanding of those matters.
Don’t apply the S240A Slitter Snapper for active line.
1. Standard
Components
Description Part
Number
Quantity
Main Body
S240A
One(1)
Carrying Case
One(1)
Operating Instructions
One(1)
2.
Name of each part
3.
Applicable Fiber cordage (*1)
Item Specification
Coating material of cordage
PVC
Diameter of cordage
3mm cordage: 2.8 +/- 0.2mm,
2mm cordage: 2.0 +/-0.2mm
Thickness of cordage
3mm cordage: 0.4mm to 0.55mm,
2mm cordage: 0.3mm to 0.34mm
Structure of cordage
Kevlar and 0.90mm single tight buffer fiber
included.
Applicable connector
SC-type connector complaint with SOC (Splicer
on connector), for 2mm cordage, 3mm
cordage , 0.90mm single tight buffer fiber and
0.25 single fiber.
(*1) Note that optical fiber may be broken due to type of cordage and condition of tool.Check if the
tool works prior to using.
4. Operating
Instructions
4.1. Indication of marking
The drawing of sticker on the S240A has the following meaning as the Cut Guide.
Use them as the markings when identifying where the cordage is cut.
Explanation of Cut Guide
4.2. Slitting the cordage
Slit the PVC coating in the longitudinal direction of the cordage.
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6
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Set the cordage on the Groove for slitting.
Note that there are two grooves for 3mm
cordage and 2mm cordage.
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Black line indicates the position where the
fiber cordage is cut. Check if the position to
be slit on the cordage is set at the black line
to close the tool gently.
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Picture 1
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8
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Check if the cordage is set correctly on the
groove and is not sandwiched after closing
the tool. If it is, set the cordage again.
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Move the tool in the direction for slitting.
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Picture 2
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10
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After slitting, check if the fiber is visually
damaged or not .(Picture 3
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4.3. Assembling the connector
Insert the Stop Ring into the front section of tool for SOC.
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4
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Place the stop ring over the inner housing.
In the case of APC be sure that the red dot is
aligned with the round side of the inner
housing.
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Set the S240A as shown in picture 4. The
ferrule section should be on the upper side
of the tool. (Picture4 )
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Keep closing the tool until the Stop Ring is
attached to the inner housing with secure
sound.
5. Product
Warranty
The product warranty is valid for one (1) year or up to ten thousands (10,000) slits,
whichever occurs first, after the date of shipment.
6. Contact
For sales and service information
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contact THE FURUKAWA ELECTRIC
CO.,LTD.or your local representative.
Head Office
：
2-3 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8322 Japan
Interconnectivity Equipment Telecommunications Company
TEL
：
81-3-3286-3445
FAX
：
81-3-3286-3708
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CAUTION:
In case that the optical fiber is
damaged, the tool may malfunction
or the cordage may be abnormal.
Stop the operation until the cause
of failure can be found out.
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CAUTION:
Close the tool gently and without excessive push. The plug
frame may be broken with excessive push.
Cut Guide
Direction for slitting
Connector
Assembler
Grooves for slitting cordage
Cordage
Slitting section
Kevlar
Coating
Position of the
cleaved fiber
5mm
7mm
20mm
25mm
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
