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Recommended cleaving tension ..................................................................................................................................... 26

General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Blade intrusion ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

Hackle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

AUTOCLEAVER Controller Software .................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the application ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

Start-up ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Select COM port .......................................................................................................................................................... 27

Changing the cleaving tension .................................................................................................................................... 28

Adjusting the cleave length ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Complete control description ............................................................................................................................................. 29

Main view ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29

File menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29

View menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Unit menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Service menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Utility menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Help menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Cleaver setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Setup window ................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Installation of fiber handling parts ..................................................................................................................................... 32

Installation of the adaptor plate ..................................................................................................................................... 32

Fujikura FH-100 adaptor ................................................................................................................................................. 33

FITEL S710S adaptor........................................................................................................................................................ 34

Adjusting the cleave length mechanically....................................................................................................................... 34

Installation of the v-groove and height adjustor ................................................................................................................ 35

Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Maintenance & Service ....................................................................................................................................................... 37

Inspection & Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 37

General cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 37

Cleaning the v-groove & fixed clamp block .................................................................................................................... 38

Cleaning the v-groove and height adjuster ramp ........................................................................................................... 38

Emptying the fiber waste collector ..................................................................................................................................... 38

Cleaver blade ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Cleaning the cleaver blade .............................................................................................................................................. 39

Changing cleaver blade position ..................................................................................................................................... 39

Replacing the cleaver blade ............................................................................................................................................ 39

Verifying & calibrating the load cell .................................................................................................................................... 39

Appendix A .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Summary of Contents for AUTOCLEAVER LDF

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...2 This manual is valid for AUTOCLEAVER LDF with firmware version 2 13 and AUTOCLEAVER Controller version 2 13...

Page 3: ...the application 11 Cleaver installation 11 Cleaving procedure in short 12 Description of the cleaving process 12 Basic operation 13 Using the AUTOCLEAVER LDF 13 Fiber handling parts 13 LD fiber holder...

Page 4: ...f fiber handling parts 32 Installation of the adaptor plate 32 Fujikura FH 100 adaptor 33 FITEL S710S adaptor 34 Adjusting the cleave length mechanically 34 Installation of the v groove and height adj...

Page 5: ...5 Appendix B 41 Optional accessories 41 Appendix C 43 Disposal 43 Appendix D 44 CE Declaration 44 Representatives Technical Support 45...

Page 6: ...g performance for a particular range of fiber size These parts are optional when purchasing the cleaver The parts are easily exchanged by the operator to set the cleaver up for a different fiber size...

Page 7: ...ial fiber shatter Connecting cords Protect the cords from being walked on being pinched or sharply bent particularly where they connect to any device Do not jerk knot expose the cords to sources of he...

Page 8: ...ean the exposed parts Isopropyl alcohol IPA is the recommended cleaning solvent Never use hard objects acetone thinner or benzene to clean the instrument Upon delivery Unpacking Inspect box for damage...

Page 9: ...lector 6 Air pressure regulator for fiber holder clamp vice 7 Start button with LED status 8 Power port 12V 9 RS 232 port 10 Compressed air inlet 4mm 11 Product information label 12 Diamond cleaving b...

Page 10: ...button to reset Red Fatal error Disconnect power from cleaver and then connect it again If fault remains contact your service agent Overview of the GUI graphical user interface 1 Drop down menu 2 Prog...

Page 11: ...changed and also to inform the operator about the progress of the cleaving The PC is connected to the cleaver via a serial interface RS 232 When the application has loaded the user must first select...

Page 12: ...l with fiber holder adaptor move in 4mm direction towards the cleaver blade so that the loose fiber end enters the fiber waste tube 5 Zero tension is set 6 The v groove clamp closes 7 The height adjus...

Page 13: ...see section Installation of fiber handling parts for more information For fine tuning of the cleave length see information under Using the application in section AUTOCLEAVER Controller Software See A...

Page 14: ...mounted on top of the cleaver The plate is held in place by the two pins and magnets Remove the front cover for the v groove clamp held in place by magnets and place the v groove clamp block towards...

Page 15: ...n the holder 1 Coated fiber 3 Cleaver blade 2 Coating edge 4 Height adjuster For the cleaver to work properly the loaded fiber must have correct length An inappropriate length will cause incorrect cle...

Page 16: ...set the two lids of the fiber holder should be oriented towards the operator and the fiber should be located at the bottom of the fiber holder See images below 4 The loaded fiber is now ready to be c...

Page 17: ...ve length see section Adjustment of cleaved fiber length in this manual When using the cleaver with Fujikura fiber holders and linear inserts the upper limit of cladding diameter to be cleaved is redu...

Page 18: ...e sure the v groove slide ramp is clean and free of debris 3 Remove the rear cover by unscrewing the two hexagon screws holding it down with the supplied 2 5 mm Allen key 4 Place the height adjustor a...

Page 19: ...ber 3 Cleaver blade 2 Coating edge 4 Height adjuster Important For the cleaver to work properly the loaded fiber must have an appropriate length A wrong length will cause incorrect cleaving and can in...

Page 20: ...fiber firmly 5 Open the lid of the Fujikura fiber holder 6 The loaded fiber is now ready to be cleaved Press the start button to start the cleave sequence 7 When the fiber is cleaved and the fiber ha...

Page 21: ...troller Software When using the cleaver with Fitel fiber holders and linear inserts the upper limit of cladding diameter to be cleaved is reduced This version of cleaver also supports the use of NYFOR...

Page 22: ...s in position Make sure the v groove slide ramp is clean and free of debris 3 Remove the rear cover by unscrewing the two hexagon screws holding it down with the supplied 2 5 mm Allen key 4 Place the...

Page 23: ...oated fiber 3 Cleaver blade 2 Coating edge 4 Height adjuster Important For the cleaver to work properly the loaded fiber must have an appropriate length A wrong length will cause incorrect cleaving an...

Page 24: ...he fiber firmly 5 Open the lid of the Fitel fiber holder 6 The loaded fiber is now ready to be cleaved Press the start button to start the cleave sequence 7 When the fiber is cleaved and the fiber has...

Page 25: ...he pressure on the manometer Press the start button again to abort the sequence and reset the cleaver Repeat this step until the required pressure is reached To check the current pressure on the AUTOC...

Page 26: ...mage the blade but instead result in a rough topography on the cleaved fiber end surface so called hackle Blade intrusion Usually a large intrusion local damage area from the cleaver blade is due to t...

Page 27: ...uld be started using either of those The PC software is intended to be used as an interface to the cleaver when parameters need to be changed and also to inform the operator about the progress of the...

Page 28: ...h Through the software it is possible to change the cleave length by up to 500 m for fine tuning of the cleave length Note that it I only possible to make the cleave longer than the default mechanical...

Page 29: ...If this value varies for one kind of fiber it indicates in principle that the cleave length also varies by the corresponding distance Get tension of last cleaving Reads the tension achieved during the...

Page 30: ...ndow from the Utility menu Setup window Pause before cleaving ANG mode Activates the angle cleave mode of operation on the AUTOCLEAVER LDFTM Should only be checked activated when an LDA unit mounted M...

Page 31: ...he AUTOCLEAVERTM By setting time to zero 0 the exhaust system will be deactivated not recommended Touch start threshold level Required force to start the cleaving cycle on an AUTOCLEAVERTM by pressing...

Page 32: ...r Software and under Using the application Due to the cleaver automatic fiber waste disposal the system requires 4 mm of fiber for safe removal of the scrap part the mounting rail with any adaptor pla...

Page 33: ...in the picture above Use the 1 3 mm Allen key supplied with the cleaver to tighten the set screws lightly Do not over tighten Perform a cleave to verify the function and cleave length After cleaving t...

Page 34: ...ormation under Using the application in section AUTOCLEAVER Controller Software Adjusting the cleave length mechanically Make sure that the mounting rail is in its home position and that the AUTOCLEAV...

Page 35: ...e the rear cover by unscrewing the two hexagon screws holding it down with the supplied 2 5 mm Allen key Place the height adjustor as shown on the image below make sure that the spring is located in t...

Page 36: ...fiber length waste fiber length Required fiber length for cleaving The cleave length waste fiber length A wrong length will cause incorrect cleaving and can cause damage to the clamping device Adapto...

Page 37: ...Monthly 12 months Inspect Clean v groove and fixed clamp block X X Inspect Clean v groove slide ramp X X Inspect Clean height adjustor slide ramp X Empty fiber waste container X X Clean cleaver blade...

Page 38: ...v groove and height adjuster ramp The sliding ramps for the v groove and height adjuster should be inspected monthly and as needed for debris which may prevent the v groove clamp block and height adju...

Page 39: ...is used to scribe the fiber Eventually this portion of the blade will wear out The blade can then be repositioned to a new unused section The increments of the blade will automatically be done accord...

Page 40: ...ar 72 5 116 psi Air inlet 4 mm instant push in fitting Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C Storage temperature range 10 C 50 C Relative humidity 5 95 non condensing Dimensions WxDxH 179x144x115 mm 7...

Page 41: ...41 Appendix B Optional accessories...

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Page 43: ...th the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive This separate collection and recycling will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for human he...

Page 44: ...rmonized European standards or technical specifications have been applied EN 61000 6 1 immunity EN 61000 6 2 C1 immunity EN 61000 6 3 emission EN 61000 6 4 emission Additional information The product...

Page 45: ...Please have the following information ready before calling or e mailing technical support 1 Customer number 2 Contact information 3 Product model 4 Serial number of unit 5 Detailed description of the...

Page 46: ...yrights or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from NYFORS the furnishing of this document does no...

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