Operating Instructions
7-10
7.1.5.
Splicing Defects
Defect
Possible Causes
Action
Wrong fiber type
selected
Select the correct Fusion Program,
and repeat fusion splicing.
Faulty cleave
Repeat fiber preparation and fusion
splicing.
Dirty fiber end
Repeat fiber preparation and fusion
splicing.
Bubbling
Degradation of
electrodes
Replace the electrodes.
Wrong Fusion Program
selected
Select the correct Fusion Program,
and repeat fusion splicing.
Faulty cleave
Repeat fiber preparation and fusion
splicing.
Excessive arc current
Perform an arc check, and adjust arc
power.
Insufficient fiber feed
Adjust the fiber feed amount.
Not spliced
or
Neck-down
Degradation of
electrodes
Replace the electrodes.
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