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Page 1: ...rating the equipment Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual Keep this manual in a safe place There is a change without a previous notice We are not responsible for the products which are not purchased from our authorized distributors Fusion Splicer ...

Page 2: ...tected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions as well as other intellectual property laws Copying some or all of instruction manual without notice is forbidden Moreover without permission from our company it cannot use on the Copyright Act except that it uses as an individual Caution for Air Transport This product contains Lithium Ion Battery When shipping this product please inform...

Page 3: ... with external battery 17 Battery Operation 18 Turning Splicer ON OFF 21 Up Down Key function 22 Splicer Settings Check 23 Change of the Operation Mode 24 Change of the Splice Mode 25 Change of the Heater Mode 27 Preparation of fiber 29 Arc Calibration 34 Splicing procedure 36 Storing splicing results 40 How to input Mode Title Comment Password 40 Fiber Proof Test 41 Heating protection sleeve 41 M...

Page 4: ...nance 71 Maintenance Menu information 71 Replace Electrodes 72 Stabilize Electrodes 73 Clear Arc Count 73 Clear Cleaver Counter 74 Motor Drive 74 Diagnostic Test 75 Dust Check 76 Arc Calibration 77 Motor Calibration 79 Maintenance Info 79 Machine Settings 80 Supervisor Menu 81 Error Message List 82 Questions and Troubleshooting 88 Power Supply 88 Splicing Operation 89 Tube heating Operation 91 Sup...

Page 5: ...is machine Store this instruction manual in a safe place Follow all safety instructions Stop using it when it malfunctions Instruction Manual The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to indicate warnings and caution for safe use Understand the meanings of these symbols WARNING There is a possibility of death or serious injury resulting from improper use by ignori...

Page 6: ...ssemble or modify the splicer AC adapter or battery In particular do not remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device e g a fuse or safety switch incorporated into the design and manufacturing of this equipment Modification could cause damage that may result in personal injury death electric shock or fire Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist R...

Page 7: ...asures to correct the condition 1 Connect a step down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220 240V to AC100 120V 2 Or use an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC100V 3 Or use an AC generator that has an inverter circuit to stabilize the output Do not modify abuse heat or excessively pull on the supplied AC cord The use of a damaged cord...

Page 8: ...op of AC adapter while charging If charge did not complete in five hours or the CHARGE LED does not turn ON immediately stop charging and call the service center for repair When transporting the carrying case using the shoulder belt check the belt and hooks for damage before use Carrying the case with a damaged shoulder belt may cause the belt to break or come off and result in personal injury or ...

Page 9: ...uipment must be repaired or adjusted by a qualified technician or engineer Incorrect repair may cause fire or electric shock Should any problems arise please contact the authorized distributor RECYCLING and DISPOSAL In European Union In accordance with the European Parliament Directive 2002 96 EC electrical parts and materials that can be re used and or recycled have been identified in order that ...

Page 10: ...utomatic arc calibration function is enabled The standard modes consists of SM for SMF ITU T G652 NZ for NZDSF ITU T G655 DS for DSF ITU T G653 and MM for MMF ITU T G651 This mode requires executing Arc Calibration before splicing Automatic arc calibration function This function calibrates the arc power at every splice When the automatic arc calibration function is enabled performing the Arc calib...

Page 11: ... interference also recently became possible Cleaver Counter The use situation of the optical fiber cleaver currently used for splice is displayed and alarms such as change of a cutting position and change of edge quantity are displayed by a splicer on a plane The large cleave angle and cleave shape NG at the time of fiber cutting aggravation of a splice loss etc can be prevented in advance The opt...

Page 12: ...e splicer is the following Check the equipment items mentioned of list Standard Package List Fusion Splicer 70S Spare Electrodes ELCT2 20A Carrying Case CC 30 AC adapter ADC 18 Instruction Manual M 70 AC cord ACC Alcohol Pot AP 01 Warning and Caution W 70 E Quick Reference Guide Q 70S E USB Cable USB 01 ...

Page 13: ...e 60mm length FP 03 40mm length FP 03 L 40 Micro sleeve 15mm length FPS01 400 15 Micro sleeve 20mm length FPS01 900 20 Fiber stripping tools Primary coat stripper PS 02 Jacket stripper JS 01 Fiber Holder Option Fiber Holder FH 60 250 Fiber Holder FH 60 900 Fiber cleaving tools Fiber Cleaver CT 30 Fiber cleaning tools Alcohol Pot AP 01 with alcohol purity 99 Lint free tissue or gauze ...

Page 14: ...Rev1 10 Description of Products Description and Function of Splicer structure Tube heater Wind Protector Sheet Key LCD monitor Tube heater Protector Wind protector Power unit dock USB port External terminal ...

Page 15: ...v1 11 Description of Products LED Electrode Objective lens Electrode V groove Sheath clamp Electrode cover Sheath clamp Objective lens V groove Electrode cover LED Clamp Clamp Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Clamp ...

Page 16: ... To change the X Y view image and display the data at the Ready Pause Finish state To quit from input data at the Menu state Up Down Arrow Keys To adjust the brightness of the monitor screen at the ready state Down key Automatically wind protector Up key These arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the items at the menu state or to change the value or letter of the discharge conditions a...

Page 17: ...ere a main part is shaky the possibility of damage from a fall becomes high Arrange safety belts devices for equipment and accessories on the tray before use In case the equipment accessories were dropped to a person under operation area this would result in serious injury or fatal accident The carrying case itself can be used as a working table Moreover original work environment can be made from ...

Page 18: ... moisture etc mix to the protection sleeve under splice Putting a protection sleeve on the ground etc directly by using a sleeve loader is lost and mixing of garbage or moisture can be prevented Moreover since the protection sleeve was held near the connection position workability also became good The right and left side of equipment can attach to both Dusty environment Environment of rain water ...

Page 19: ...detaching power unit Inserting power supply unit Insert power unit into Power unit dock until it clicks into place Detaching power supply unit Turn off the splicer before removing the power unit Press the release button located on the side of the splicer body and remove the unit from the other side of the release button Release button ...

Page 20: ...The power ON LED of the AC adapter changes green color when suitable AC voltage is supplied If high AC Voltage is supplied the AC adapter will immediately be damaged AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage Measure the output AC voltage with a circuit tester before connecting the AC power cord Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator may cause fuming elect...

Page 21: ...er The ON LED turns on green color when suitable DC voltage is supplied In case DC16V or greater is supplied or polarity positive negative is wrong The AC adapter protection circuit shuts down the DC output and DC Warning LED HIGH INPUT turns on red color Open Insert DC Warning LED Red Do not supply DC16V or greater the AC adapter will be damaged immediately ...

Page 22: ...licer ON Power source of Battery is automatically identified and the remaining battery capacity is displayed on the READY screen Remaining battery capacity display Remaining battery 95 100 65 95 40 65 15 40 Flashing Less than 15 Keep below practices to prevent battery damage Fully charge the battery after every use Follow below conditions Operation 10 degree C 50 degree C Charging 0 degree C 40 de...

Page 23: ...5 100 3 LED 65 95 2 LED 40 65 1 LED 15 40 1 LED Flashing Less than 15 The battery residual quantity indicator on a screen is only as a guide Just after turning splicer ON if battery capacity is not enough to do operation a warning message appears in the LCD monitor Then execute Battery Discharge in maintenance menu After discharge recharge battery In order to increase the number of fiber splices a...

Page 24: ...arge cord Open Insert Battery Charge Plug Inlet Battery Pack AC cord DC cord AC adaptor Charge LED Orange The battery pack can be charged also with AC and DC Do not place battery on top of AC adapter or vise versa The battery can be charge while splicer is in use Installed BTR 09 into power dock and connect to ADC 18 AC adapter battery charger Exchange for a new battery pack CHARGE LED turns off w...

Page 25: ...rs are reset to their initial positions when you select Agree The power source type is then identified If the battery is used the remaining battery capacity is displayed Turning Splicer OFF Press ON OFF key and hold until the red LED turns off and then detach The license message is displayed twice a month when the splicer is turn on There is a possibility that a language is fixed depending on the ...

Page 26: ...D brilliance control function Monitor visibility changes depending on environmental conditions To change monitor brightness press Up Down Arrow key to change value and press ENT key to set value Wind Protector Automatic opening and closing function If the Up key is pressed a wind protector will open or close DOWN key ENT Up Down UP Key ...

Page 27: ...nt mode is displayed on the READY screen Heater Mode Select appropriate heating mode for the specific protection sleeve used Current mode is displayed on the READY screen Calender Calendar displayed the date and time on the screen Operation Mode Select appropriate Operation mode for the specific wind protector operation Current mode is displayed on the READY screen ...

Page 28: ...nd of splicing There is the mode of the left the right and right and left according to the patulous state of a sheath clamp Auto R Auto LR Fast Wind Protector opening and a proof test are simultaneously done after the end of connection Perform sheath clamp opening manually Normal If the SET key is pressed after the end of splice wind protector opening and a proof test will be carried out Perform s...

Page 29: ...rameters for major fiber combinations are already stored in the splicer These parameters are stored in the database area and can be copied to the user programmable area These splice parameters can be edited for a specific fiber combination How to select the Splice Mode AUTO SM NZ DS MM Use this mode if the fiber type is not identified SM AUTO and others Use this mode if the fiber type is identifie...

Page 30: ...ss MENU key at READY PAUSE or FINISH state to open Splice Menu Select Select Splice Mode and the Select Splice Mode menu is displayed 2 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select Splice mode 3 Splice Mode can be checked on a READY screen READY Splice Menu Select Splice Mode menu MENU key ENT key ...

Page 31: ...0 or less um of diameters of coating Splice of the interference length of 5 mm or less 20mmS FPS01 900 20 900 or less um of diameters of coating Splice of the interference length of 6 mm or less 60mmS FPS01 DC 60 For Splice of a drops cable 28mmS FC SC 30 20 For Fuse connect splice 45mmS FC SC 09 The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after heat shrink Form Tension member Sleeve length Prepare fi...

Page 32: ...played 3 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater mode 4 The check in the heater mode selected on the OK screen can be performed When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura please set parameters based on the specific sleeve When the sleeve of another company is used the durability of a protection point cannot be warrantied Select Heater Mode S...

Page 33: ...Place the protection sleeve over the Right side fiber Fiber coating stripping and cleaning of bare fiber Strip the outer coating 30 to 40 mm from fiber tip with a stripping tool Clean the fiber with alcohol moistened gauze or lint free tissue thoroughly Frequently replace cleaning gauze to insure splice quality Fiber protection sleeve Pass fiber Fiber Stripping Cleaning Use a high quality alcohol ...

Page 34: ...ently and slide the stopper Push the slide button until it locks and set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver Press down the cutting lever Release the pressure on the cutting lever A spring force will bring it to its open position Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used Fiber plate AD ...

Page 35: ...ever A spring force will bring it to its open position Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating refer to figure below Select a suitable fiber holder based on the fiber coating diameter If fiber coating has some memory curl place fiber so that the curve of memory is turned downwards Pressing down with a finger Adjusting sheath edge 3mm Confirm the sheath of f...

Page 36: ...fiber does not move Make sure the fiber is placed in the bottom of the v grooves If fiber is not placed properly reload fiber The prolonged storage back and when splicing for the first time we recommend you execute for an Arc Calibration Refer to Arc Calibration Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber end face quality Be careful of a fiber tip to v groove ...

Page 37: ... on the stage go to guide holes in the fiber 3 Wind protector is closed automatically The splicer starts the splice procedure automatically The prolonged storage back and when splicing for the first time we recommend you execute for an Arc Calibration Refer to Arc Calibration Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber end face quality ...

Page 38: ...re 1 Select Arc Calibration in Maintenance Menu to display Arc Calibration screen 2 Set prepared fibers onto the splicer 3 The ARC Calibration after pressing ENT key Arc calibration is performed automatically using AUTO mode only So arc calibration does not have to be performed when splicing in this mode Execute Arc calibration before using non auto mode When Performing the Arc Calibration functio...

Page 39: ... calibration or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed Result Good In some cases multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration process is successfully completed and the Test Finish message is displayed Arc calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed without receiving the message Number threshold can be set so t...

Page 40: ...et threshold or fiber chipping is detected the buzzer will sound and an error message warns the operator 3 If no error message is displayed the below stated end face conditions are used for visual inspection If observed remove the fiber from the splicer and repeat fiber preparation These visual defects may cause a faulty splice Cleave Shape NG Large Cleave Angle Chip Lip Angle Pause after cleave a...

Page 41: ...itor it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning Splice loss may be improved in some cases by additional arc discharges Press SET key for an additional arc discharge re arc Splice loss estimate and splice check are performed again Restriction of the number of times of additional arc discharge can be set up Since excessive additional arc discharge becomes the cause of worseni...

Page 42: ...and fiber clamp chip Core Curve Bad fiber end face quality Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Prefuse power too low or prefuse time too short Increase Prefuse Power and or Prefuse Time MFD Mismatch Arc power too low Increase Arc Power and or Arc Time Combustion Bad fiber end face quality Check the cleaver Dust still present after cleaning fiber or cleaning arc Clean fiber thoroughly or Inc...

Page 43: ...lap and perform Motor Calibration Thin Arc power not adequate Perform Arc Calibration Some arc parameters not adequate Adjust Prefuse Power Prefuse Time or Overlap Line Some arc parameters not adequate Adjust Prefuse Power Prefuse Time or Overlap A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers or dissimilar fibers different diameters are spliced This does not affect splice qua...

Page 44: ...aracter list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title Comments Password 1 Move the cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key MENU key and press ENT key to input the selected character If an incorrect character is inputted move the cursor to BS and press ENT key to highlight the character and then input the proper character over it 2 Move cursor to ENTER on right side and press ENT key on completion o...

Page 45: ...e on the heater upper surface and a left position is moved in the case of the equipment left a connection point will be moved focusing on a protection sleeve A protection sleeve is moved to a splice point holding a fiber with the left hand It prevents slack from occurring at a splice point Moreover there is a possibility of fracturing if an excessive tension starts Keep holding fiber until fiber i...

Page 46: ...nd will sound and a heater lid will open automatically Visually inspect the finished sleeve to verify no bubbles or debris dust is present in the sleeve Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve Make sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is placed on bottom If HEAT key is pressed during tube heating the HEAT LED blinks If HEAT key is pressed again the...

Page 47: ...ves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation To clean the V grooves do the following 1 Open the wind protector 2 Clean the bottom of the V groove with an alcohol moistened thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the V groove with a clean dry swab 3 If the contaminants in the V groove cannot be removed with an alcohol moistened thin cotton swab use a cleav...

Page 48: ... 2 Clean the surface of the chip clamp with an alcohol moistened thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the chip clamp with a clean dry swab Cleaning Fiber Cleaver of CT 30 If the circular blade or clamp pads of the fiber cleaver become contaminated the cleaving quality could degrade This may lead to fiber surface or end face contamination resulting in higher splice loss Clean the circular bl...

Page 49: ...ns Otherwise dirt may accumulate and become impossible to remove To clean the objective lens do the following 1 Before cleaning the objective lens always turn off the splicer 2 Gently clean the lens with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the lens surface with a clean dry swab 3 The lens surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges 4 Turn on the power and ...

Page 50: ...lide button until it locks And using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the blade lock screw 2 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the adjuster lock screw 3 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench turn the adjuster clockwise so that the reference dot aligns with the next position mark Never attempt to rotate the adjuster more than 2 position marks 4 Tighten the adjuster lock screw Blade Replacement After the circular blade h...

Page 51: ...70S_Rev1 47 Maintenance of Splicing Quality Electrode Caution displayed Replace Electrodes See Section Replace Electrodes Another error displayed Diagnostic Test See Section Diagnostic Test ...

Page 52: ...a parameter to be selected 3 Press ENT key to change values and settings Setting parameters Parameter Description Select Splice Mode Mode according to the fiber to splice can be chosen Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and operation can be set Memory A situation can be checked after splicing with this machine Splice Memory Comment A comment can be added to the memory...

Page 53: ...tion Below is a figure showing the Arc discharge conditions relationship between Arc power and Motor motion The conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters listed below Depending on splice mode certain parameters cannot be changed How to select the Splice Mode AUTO SM NZ DS MM Use this mode if the fiber type is not identified SM AUTO and others Use this mode if the fiber type is i...

Page 54: ...ladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting The arc current accordingly This splice mode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration NZ AUTO This splice mode can splice the standard NZDS fiber ITU T G 655 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc current accordin...

Page 55: ...ice mode DS DS For splicing Dispersion shifted fiber ITU T G653 The MFD is 7 to 9 um at wavelength near 1550 nm Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode MM MM For splicing Multi mode fiber ITU T G651 Core diameter 50 0 to 62 5 um Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode This mode is programmed to achieve the best splice loss of MM fiber The appearance of splice ...

Page 56: ... For splicing Dispersion shifted fiber ITU T G653 The MFD is 7 to 9 um at wavelength near 1550 nm Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode Execute Arc Calibration before splicing Database of splice mode Attenuation Splice Mode Description AT1 SM DS AT1 creates an intentional core axial offset and splices fibers AT1 mode provides an estimated splice loss but this should be regarde...

Page 57: ...Splice Mode menu 2 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key to a parameter to be changed Initialization in the edited parameter It can perform easily by returning mode to initial setting to return a preset value by package after changing a setup of each parameter 1 The fiber classification of splice edit mode is chosen by the ENT key Choose the same splice mode within splice mode 2 Since the foll...

Page 58: ...o verify the fiber type is named in the specific splice mode How to erase splice mode Splice mode can be erased Follow the below steps to erase splice mode 1 Select the specific splice mode and press MENU key to go to Edit Splice Mode menu Select Fiber Type by pressing ENT key 2 Select the BLANK and press ENT key to execute Select the Fiber Type in the Edit Splice Mode Menu Erase mode Fiber Type E...

Page 59: ...an be changed by this parameter Arc Cleaning Arc A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc discharge for a short period of time The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by this parameter Arc Power The Arc Power is fixed at STANDARD for AUTO modes The Arc Power is changed automatically Arc Time Arc Time is fixed at 6000ms This is automatically set depending ...

Page 60: ...e fusion discharge Gapset Position Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting Gapset Pos towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD XY Alignment Focus L R Sets the focal point for fiber observation The focal point moves closer to the core when Focus value is incre...

Page 61: ...r is set to OFF the splice may break during proof test stage Arc2 Power Arc2 is the second arc discharge stage This sets Arc2 Power Arc2 Time Sets the total Arc2 time Usually set this value to OFF It is possible to set a very long arc time However when the total of the Arc 1 time and Arc2 time exceeds 30 seconds always adjust the function Arc2 ON Time and Arc2 OFF Time to weaken the arc power A co...

Page 62: ...e is set OFF or CLAD these Core step Core curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set OFF If the estimated splice on certain fiber combinations needs adjustment Core step Core curve and MFD mismatch are used These are advanced splicer functions and should be discussed with you authorized distributor before changing Error Limit Cleave Angle Limit An error message is displayed if the cleave angle o...

Page 63: ... MENU key The name of the motor to be moved is displayed in the monitor Motor speed can be selected fast or slow by pressing SET key 4 Press Up Down Arrow key to move the selected motor and drive the fibers forward or backward 5 After manual alignment is completed press ARC key to arc and splice the fibers Motor Up Arrow key Down Arrow key ZL ZR Forward Backward X Y Upward Downward Focus X Focus Y...

Page 64: ...e splicer prevents this from happening The amount of offset expected due to this surface tension phenomenon is calculated in advance and this is taken into account to determine an intentional core axis offset amount that is added after the fiber cores are aligned With this function the fibers are core to core spliced even with the effect mentioned above Some Core step may remain at splice point bu...

Page 65: ...arameters Refer to other splice modes for complete description AT2 mode This mode allows the users to set a starting core offset value and a finishing core offset value Set Start Offset manually and then splicing starts Re arcing is performed continuously automatically until the axial offset reaches Stop Offset value A splice loss estimate is not performed Splicing parameters Parameter Description...

Page 66: ...on screen Gapset Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during Splicing operation X Enlarged display of X axis image Y Enlarged display of Y axis image X Y Composite display vertically of X axis and Y axis images DATA Display result of cleave angle and offset Align Arc Estimate Pause1 Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during Splicing operation X Enlar...

Page 67: ...y to display Splice Results Menu 2 Splice memory is displayed 3 Select memory number by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press ENT key The selected splicing result is displayed Press MENU key to select a Jump Remove option Select the oldest data or Latest data by pressing Up Down Arrow key This can be removed by pressing ENT 4 The selected splicing result is displayed For adding or ed...

Page 68: ... 4 Select the last data in the range to be deleted by Up Down arrow key 5 Press ENT key to select the highlighted range Press ENT key to delete the memory How to display the splice Result of error Only the memory which the error generated like the splice result memory display method can be displayed 1 Select the splice result of error by pressing ENT key 2 Only a memory with an error is displayed ...

Page 69: ...o display Camera Image Menu How to store the Camera Image Data Select No Image by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press ENT key The fiber image data is stored How to display Camera Image Data Select memory number by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press ENT key The fiber image data is displayed How to delete Camera Image Data Select the number in Camera Image and press ...

Page 70: ...T or RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen or when the wind protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the Finish screen Once a commented is entered the same comment is used for subsequent splice results At the time of shipment from factory there is no comment inputted ...

Page 71: ... or less um of diameters of coating and splice of the interference length of 5 mm or less 20mmS FPS01 900 20 For 900 or less um of diameters of coating and splice of the interference length of 6 mm or less 60mmS FPS01 DC 60 For Splice of a drops cable 28mmS FC SC 30 20 For Fuse connect splice 45mmS FC SC 09 The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after shrink Form Tension member Sleeve length Prep...

Page 72: ...ayed 3 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater mode 4 The check in the heater mode selected on the OK screen can be performed When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura please set parameters based on the specific sleeve When the sleeve of another company is used the durability of a protection point cannot be warrantied Select Heater Mode Sel...

Page 73: ...in the lower right part of the monitor during the splicing heating process Max number of characters used is 7 Mode Title2 Description of a heater mode in the Sleeve Type screen Max number of characters used is 15 Heat Time Sets heating time from the beginning to the end cool down completion Heating time is automatically adjusted with atmospheric conditions such as ambient temperature Heating time ...

Page 74: ...the sheath clamp portion and the heating operation can be performed easily Exchange of a heater clamp 1 Remove the rear screw of the heater 2 Clamp unit is made to slide and exchanged for other size When using Fujikura Fuse Connect removing the clamp is unnecessary Heating contraction work can be done in the usual state The sleeve position may need to be shifted prior to heating ...

Page 75: ...ine maintenance This section describes how to use the maintenance menu 1 Press MENU key in READY PAUSE or FINISH state Press MENU key to display Maintenance Select the Maintenance Menu press ENT key 2 Select a function to perform Maintenance Menu MENU key ENT key MENU key MENU key Maintenance Menu ...

Page 76: ... to red 3 Remove the old electrodes To remove and replace the electrodes i Remove the electrode cover and loosen screw located on electrode holder ii Take electrode out of electrode holder Electrode is fit in electrode holder 4 Install the new electrodes with care do not hit the electrode tips i Fit the electrode in the electrode holder ii Place the electrode holder on the splicer and tighten scre...

Page 77: ... it takes time for the arc power to stabilize In this case stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process of making the arc power stable If many tests are needed until the Test OK message appears in Arc Calibration use this function as well Operation Procedure 1 Select the Stabilize Electrodes 2 Set the prepared fibers in the splicer 3 Press ENT key and the splicer begins to stabilize the electr...

Page 78: ... displayed in the upper section of the screen 3 Press Up Down Arrow key to drive the motor in the desired direction Motor Up Arrow key Down Arrow key ZL ZR Forward Backward X Y Upward Downward Focus X Y Lens moves nearer fiber Lens moves away from fiber Parameter Descriptions Cleave Count The number of times of cleave is displayed Blade Position The position of a blade is displayed Blade Height Th...

Page 79: ...ized distributor for additional instructions The dust check and Motor Calibration functions exist as independent instructions in Maintenance Menu It is possible to execute them independently Check Item Description LED Check Measures and adjusts the brightness of the illumination LED Dust Check Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation If contaminati...

Page 80: ... for fiber splicing Operation Procedure 1 Select the Dust Check in the Maintenance Menu 2 If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press ENT key again The splicer begins the dust check 3 After observation the location of contamination judged as a potential problem blinks If contamination is discovered clean the objective lenses cover and redo Dust Check for cleaning instructions 4 Press to...

Page 81: ... 1 Select Arc Calibration in Maintenance Menu to display Arc Calibration screen 2 Set prepared fibers onto the splicer 3 The ARC Calibration after pressing ENT key Arc calibration is performed automatically using AUTO mode only So arc calibration does not have to be performed when splicing in this mode Execute Arc calibration before using non auto mode When Performing the Arc Calibration function ...

Page 82: ...alibration or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed Result Good In some cases multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration process is successfully completed and the Test Finish message is displayed Arc calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed without receiving the message Number threshold can be set so tha...

Page 83: ...e following information is displayed Parameter Description Serial Num Displays the serial number of the splicer Version Displays the version number of the software Arc Count Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement Performing the function Replacements Electrode or Clear Arc Count resets this parameter to zero Total Count Displays the total number of arc discharges Last Aut...

Page 84: ...rms no operation after a certain period of time Automatically turns off the power supply to the splicer if it performs no operation for a certain period of time The function serves to prevent the battery capacity from running low if the splicer is left on for an extended period of time Shut Down Battery Sleep AC Shut Down AC Power On Option Opening Title 1 Sets the message to be displayed when the...

Page 85: ...ot be edited if this is set to Disable Ignore Splicing Error Fiber Image on Screen Others Machine Settings Basic Settings Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing of the Machine Settings menu Power Saving Timer Power On Option Electrode Clear Cleaver Counter Arc Calibration Maintenance Menu Replace Electrodes Setting to Disable prevents operation of various functions related to the Mainten...

Page 86: ... Fiber The cleave length bare fiber part is too long Dust or dirt is on the objective lens or the wind protector mirror Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave length Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens or the mirror when dust or dirt exists R Too Long Fiber LR Too Long Fiber X Dark Back Ground Dust or dirt is on the objective lens or the wind...

Page 87: ... it exceeds the X or Y motor range Press RESET key and re position the fiber again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the V groove Y Motor Overrun Focus X Motor Overrun The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove The fiber position is out of focus range Dust or dirt is on the fiber surface resulting in focus failure Dust or dirt is on the objective lens Press RESET key and re p...

Page 88: ... Right Arc Unable to calibrate due to poor arc field position too far left or Right Fiber Separation The fiber stuff amount is insufficient Execute the Motor Calibration function If using other splice modes check the Overlap setting in the splice mode The pre fuse power or pre fuse time is set too high Check the Prefuse Power and Prefuse Time settings in the splice mode L R Bad Fiber Position The ...

Page 89: ...ime is set too high If using the Other mode adjust or initialize Prefuse Power or Prefuse Time settings For normal splice mode the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted Insufficient Overlap setting If using the Other mode adjust or initialize Overlap setting For normal splice mode the overlap is fixed and cannot be adjusted Execute Motor Calibration function in the maintenance menu to calibrate ...

Page 90: ...fiber movement during fiber stuffing Clean them periodically Dust or dirt is on the lens Execute the Dust Check If dust or dirt exists clean the lenses Bad electrode condition Replace the electrodes if they appear worn rounded tip shape dirty or bent Inadequate arc power Calibrate the arc power with the Arc Calibration function Using unsuitable splice mode Select a suitable splice mode for the fib...

Page 91: ... When the above processes cannot remove the dirt or dust consult the authorized distributor X Camera Y Camera Trouble The Camera may be damaged Consult the authorized distributor Heater Oven Trouble Heater does not heat Consult the authorized distributor Communication error Broken the internal device Consult the authorized distributor Temperature Sensor NG Temperature Sensor may be damaged Consult...

Page 92: ...action The capacity decreases at low temperature especially at lower than 0 degree C At high altitude the arc discharge current is increased In this condition battery power degrades quicker due to large power consumption 4 CHARGE LED on blinks during battery recharge The battery pack has a fault or has reached the end of its service life Install a new battery pack If the LED blinks again after ins...

Page 93: ...plicing quality 3 Confirmation of splicing procedures Refer to Basic Operation function 4 Monitor suddenly turned off The power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack The splicer switches to the power saving state after an extended period of splicer inactivity Press any key to return to the normal state To change the length of time before the splicer switches to the pow...

Page 94: ...Arc Time may be locked by administrator preventing them from being changed 9 Method to set Pause See Section Splice Menu in Splice Mode 10 Method to display Cleave Angle Fiber Angle Offsets See Section Splice Menu The fiber angle is not displayable in the SM DS MM or AUTO mode 11 Incorrect splice mode selected and used in AUTO mode The AUTO mode can detect only standard SM DS MM and NZDS fibers Wh...

Page 95: ...ppens contact the authorized distributor 3 Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrink Use a cotton swab or a similar soft tip object to push and remove the sleeve If the black coating is removed contact your authorized distributor 4 Method to initialize heating condition of Heater mode See Section Referring to or editing Heater Mode 5 Method to cancel heating process RESET key d...

Page 96: ...et amount of calibrations it indicates Test Finish However this does not mean it is completely calibrated 3 Test Finish is never indicated after many repetitions in Arc Calibration Execute Stabilize Electrodes function in Maintenance Menu If the splicer still does not indicate Test Finish replace the electrodes See section Replace Electrodes function 4 No arc power change after Arc Calibration An ...

Page 97: ... replacement of the AC adapter only one time In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period Fujikura Ltd will not replace it free of charge 2 Before shipping the splicer Please consult the authorized distributor first 3 Necessary information needed for repair Include documentation with the splicer informing us of the details listed below 1 Your full name section division company addr...

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