GPX4000LZ Glass Processor
Chapter 3: Description
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Chapter 3
Description
3.1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Vytran
®
GPX4000LZ Glass Processor. This manual provides the basic instructions
necessary for operating the glass processor.
The Vytran GPX4000LZ Glass Processor is a versatile glass processing platform for the fabrication of splices,
tapers, terminations, couplers, and combiners. This systems incorporates a CO
2
laser and an optical furnace head
assembly that provides a stable high temperature heat source for precise control of glass processing conditions
while also maintaining the capability of using a filament heat source. An embedded real-time control system and
powerful machine-level macro programming language allow the user to develop unique event-driven routines for
fast and flexible process development. All high level system communication is through a user-friendly, PC-based
graphical interface that provides for easy operation and convenient data storage. This level of control combined
with the consistency of CO
2
laser delivery (or filament fusion technology) make the glass processor a multipurpose
platform for the production of fiber lasers, components, and many other specialty fiber applications.
The Vytran GPX4000LZ Glass Processor is designed to perform high-quality fusion splicing and tapering of
standard and specialty fibers. The system consists of a heating source (CO
2
laser or filament), precision stages
with multi-axis control, microscopic high-resolution CCD imaging system and a personal computer. The fusion area
can heat optical fiber to temperatures up to 3000 °C, which makes it possible to fuse and process various fiber
types and sizes. The multi-axis stages precisely control and aid the alignment and positioning of the fibers for high
quality splicing, end-capping and tapering. The imaging system displays magnified fiber images with sub-micron
resolution. The fiber can be viewed both from fiber side and fiber end. All Vytran glass processors have the ability
to rotate fibers; making it possible to align PM fibers, eccentric core fibers or non-circular fibers.
The Vytran GPX4000LZ Processor is the ultimate combination of a CO
2
Laser system and a filment fusion glass
processing system mounted and interfaced together within a cart, including all the required system components.
3.2.
Features
3.2.1 GPX4000LZ Standard Features
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Automated Splice Heads with CO
2
or Filament Heat Source
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Fiber Splicing and Tapering
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Dissimilar Fiber Size Splicing and End Capping
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True XY Alignment with Rotary Capability
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Camera Tower with Illuminator
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Tension Monitoring and Control System
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Integrated into Wheeled Cart with One Side Shelf
3.2.2 GPX4000LZ Optional Features
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Liquid Cooling System (Item # GPXLZWCS)
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External Illuminators that Plug into the Top Plate
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Additional Side Shelf
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Component Arm with Shelf
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