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Defects
Possible Cause
Action
Thickening
Wrong Fusion
Program selected
Select the correct Fusion Program,
and repeat fusion splicing.
Excessive fiber feed
Adjust the fiber feed amount.
Degradation of
electrodes
Replace electrodes.
Excessive arc current
Perform an arc check to adjust arc
power.
Streak
Wrong Fusion
Program selected
Select the correct Fusion Program,
and repeat fusion splicing.
Degradation of
electrodes
Replace the electrodes.
Weak arc
Perform an arc check and adjust arc
power, or apply an additional arc.
6.3.2 Removing the Spliced Fiber
1.
Open heater cover before removing the fiber.
2.
Open the windshield. A tension test (1.96N) is performed on the fibers.
3.
A buzzer beeps once when the tension test is completed.
4.
Open the lid of both fiber holders.
5.
Remove the spliced fiber, pulling slightly so that the fiber is taut.
Handle the spliced fiber carefully. Do not twist the fiber.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to load fibers while the S124 fusion splicer is
resetting. Load the fibers only after the reset operation is complete
and the READY screen is displayed.
6.3.3 Reinforcing the Fusion Splice
1.
Slide the splice protection sleeve over the splice.
2.
Place the spliced fiber in the specified position on the heater.
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