70s Manual
70s Manual
70s Manual
Instruction manual
Fusion Splicer
Do not take the protector off the splicer, or consult with the authorized distributor
for instruction. Tightening the original screw without the protector may damage
mechanism inside.
Description of Product..................................................... 8
Components of Splicer ..................................................................................... 8
Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ................................................. 9
Description and Function of Splicer ................................................................ 10
Operation of Sheet Key .................................................................................. 12
Maintenance ................................................................. 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
WARNING!
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70S_Rev1
Safety Information
WARNINGS!
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet)
immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults:
• Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs.
• Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet.
• Splicer is damaged or dropped.
If this occurs, ask our service center for repair. Leaving the splicer in a damaged state
may cause equipment failure, electric shock or fire and may result in personal injury,
death or fire.
AC adapter which be used for a splicer is only an adapter for exclusive use.
Using an improper AC power source may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment
damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Use the supplied AC power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cord.
Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming, electric shock or
equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Do not disassemble 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.
Risk of dangerous fire or explosion could result from the splicer’s electrical arc in such
an environment.
Do not use compressed gas or canned air to clean the splicer. They may contain
flammable materials that could ignite during the electrical discharge.
Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is on and power is supplied to the unit.
The electrodes generate high voltage and high temperatures that may cause a severe
shock or burn.
Note Arc discharge stops when wind-protector is opened. Turn the splicer off and
disconnect the AC power cord before replacing electrodes.
Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation.
Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if it comes into contact with the eye, skin,
or is ingested.
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Safety Information
WARNINGS!
Use only proper power source.
• Proper AC power source is AC100-240V, 50-60Hz. Check the AC power source
before use. Proper DC power source is DC10-12V. Improper AC or DC power
source may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in
personal injury, death or fire.
• AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular
frequencies. 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, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal
injury, death or fire. Make sure the generator is regularly checked and serviced.
• An AC adapter Protection Circuit is included in the AC adapter. If the “High AC
Input” lamp of the AC adapter is lit or the protection circuit in the AC adapter is
tripped, this indicates that the incoming voltage is dangerously high and may cause
injury or damage to the equipment, as mentioned above. When using an AC
generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd.
recommends the following measures 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 may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result
in personal injury, death or fire.
The splicer uses a three-prong (core) AC cord that contains an earthed ground safety
mechanism. The splicer MUST be Grounded. Use only the supplied three-prong
(core) AC power cord. NEVER use a two-prong (core) power cord, extension cable or
plug.
Connect AC power cord properly to the splicer (inlet) and wall socket (outlet). When
inserting the AC plug, make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals. Engage by
pressing the female plug into the splicer (inlet) and the male plug into the wall socket
(outlet) until both plugs are fully seated. Incomplete engagement may cause fuming,
electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Do not short-circuit the terminals of AC adapter and optional battery. Excessive
electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes, electric shock and
equipment damage.
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Safety Information
WARNINGS!
Do not touch the splicer, AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result
in electric shock.
Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty /
humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may
result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.
When using optional battery, follow the instructions below.
Failure to follow these may result in explosion or personal injury.
• Do not charge battery with other methods than instructed.
• Do not discard battery into an incinerator or fire.
• Do not charge or discharge battery near a flame or under direct sunlight.
• Do not excessively shake or jar the battery.
• If battery leaks of liquid residue, be careful handling the battery so the liquid does
not get in skin or eye contact. If it reaches contact, immediately wash skin or eyes
thoroughly and see the doctor. Dispose of the battery and call the service center
for replacement.
• Do not stack battery on top 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 equipment damage.
CAUTIONS!
Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high.
Possible equipment failure may result.
Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after
completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in
skin burn.
Do not place the splicer in an unstable or unbalanced position. The splicer may shift
or lose balance, causing the unit to fall. Possible personal injury or equipment
damage may result.
The splicer is precision adjusted and aligned. Do not allow the unit to receive a strong
shock or impact. Possible equipment failure may result. Use supplied carrying case
for transportation and storage. The carrying case protects the splicer from damage,
moisture, vibration and shock during storage and transportation.
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Safety Information
CAUTIONS!
Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes.
• Use only specified electrodes.
• Set the new electrodes in the correct position.
• Replace the electrodes as a pair.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can
result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.
Do not use any chemical other than pure alcohol (99% or greater) to clean the
objective lens, V-groove, mirror, LCD monitor, etc., of the splicer. Otherwise blurring,
discoloration, damage or deterioration may result.
The splicer requires no lubrication. Oil or grease may degrade the splicing
performance and damage the splicer.
The equipment 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.
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70S_Rev1
General information
Introduction
This fusion splicer 70S is a fusion splicer which can connect a single optical fiber.
Moreover, a new function was added and made the 70S splicer much improved in versatility.
In order to master 70S, please read this instruction manual.
Splice mode
The 70S has not only standard splice modes, but also
automatic modes, AUTO mode. The AUTO mode consists
of [SM AUTO], [MM AUTO], [NZ AUTO], [DS AUTO] mode.
When using AUTO mode, the automatic 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.
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New function of 70S
Automatically wind-protector
Wind-protector at the time of splicer work is operated automatically.
The wind-protector operation after the end of work can be changed by choosing the mode
which wind-protector opens and closes.
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 optical fiber cleaver currently used when an alarm screen is displayed is adjusted.
Upgrade of software
The software of 70S is upgradable from on the Internet. Please install Data Connection in
attached CD manual.
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Description of Product
Components of Splicer
Standard Equipment
The standard equipment of the splicer is the following. Check the equipment items
mentioned of list.
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Description of Products
Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation
Tools
Fiber coating UV Coating Ny Coating
diameter 0.25mm 0.9mm
Standard sleeve
60mm length [FP-03]
Fiber
40mm length [FP-03 (L = 40)]
protection
sleeves
Micro sleeve Micro sleeve
15mm length [FPS01-400-15] 20mm length [FPS01-900-20]
Fiber
stripping
tools
Fiber Holder
(Option)
Fiber
cleaving Fiber Cleaver [CT-30]
tools
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Description of Products
Description and Function of Splicer
structure
Tube heater
Wind-Protector
LCD monitor
Sheet Key
Tube heater
Wind-protector
External terminal
Protector
USB port
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Description of Products
Clamp
LED
Clamp Clamp
Electrode cover
Electrode
Sheath clamp Sheath clamp
Electrode
Electrode cover
LED
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Description of Products
Operation of Sheet Key
ESC key
ON/OFF key X/Y key RESET key SET key
UP/DOWN
key
MENU key
ARC key HEAT key
ENT key
ARC
Arc discharge manually.
Arc Key
X/Y
Change the X/Y images
X/Y Key
HEAT
To start the heating process by the tube heater.
Heat Key
To quit from any state except the heating process by tube
RESET
heater. After pressing this key, the splicer will return to the
Reset Key
ready state with a beep sound.
To start the splicing operation, or to go through to the
SET
PAUSE state.
Set Key
To move the cursor direction of arrow at menu state
To change the X/Y view image and display the data at the
ESC
“Ready”, “Pause”, “Finish” state.
Escape Key To quit from input data at the Menu state.
To adjust the brightness of the monitor screen at the ready
state. (Down key) Automatically wind-protector. (Up key)
Up/Down These arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the
Arrow Keys items at the menu state, or to change the value or letter of
the discharge conditions and comments. During manual
motor control, these arrows serve as the "Backward" and
"Forward" keys to operate the motors.
MENU
Open Main menu and go to next page.
Menu Key
To open the menu at the “Ready” state.
ENT
To select the command and decide the parameter at the
Enter Key
menu state.
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Basic Operation
Splicing work preparation
The space for working is secured. The work environment according to various uses can be
made from using the carrying case of this equipment, and a work tray.
Where a carrying case lid is opened, If a work tray is taken out and a belt was
work can be started immediately. used, it can work as a simple working table.
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.
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Basic Operation
Sleeve Loader
Sleeve loader for holding the Protection sleeve during Splicing.
It is possible that there are dust, rain water, etc. depending on work environment, and
garbage, 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.
Dusty environment
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Basic Operation
Power Supply
The power supply of a splicer can be operated with AC power supply and a battery.
Release button
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Basic Operation
AC Operation
This section describes the procedures for using the power supply with the equipment.
Splicer is operated with AC adapter (ADC-18) or the internal battery. Use the only
external AC adapter (ADC-18) and AC Coad (ACC-**) with Splicer.
Insert AC cord into the AC inlet of the AC adapter. 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.
ADC-18
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Basic Operation
DC operation with external battery
Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter.
Open
Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. 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)
Insert DC Warning
LED (Red)
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Basic Operation
Battery Operation
Check the remaining battery capacity. If it is 20% or less before operation, splicer can only
work a few times.
READY screen
95~100%
65~95%
40~65%
15~40%
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Basic Operation
If battery is not inserting in the splicer, simply press the battery check push button on the
battery pack. The remaining battery capacity is indicated on the LED indicator.
4 LED 95~100%
3 LED 65~95%
2 LED 40~65%
1 LED 15~40%
In order to increase the number of fiber splices and times of heating, please change
to a power-saving mode setup.
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Basic Operation
How to charge the battery
Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the
Battery Pack. Plug the supplied battery charge
cord (DCC-18) into both the battery charge inlet
of the AC adapter (ADC-18) and the battery
charge terminal located on the battery Open
(BTR-09) side.
The CHARGE LED turns ON (orange color)
and battery charging begins. Battery charge is
completed in approximately five hours. After Battery
completion, disconnect DC or AC cord, and Charge
then charge cord. Insert
Plug Inlet
Battery Pack
AC adaptor
DC cord
Charge LED
(Orange)
AC cord
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Basic Operation
Turning Splicer ON/OFF
Turning Splicer ON
Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. The following warning
screen is displayed.
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 country of shipment.
The READY screen is displayed after all the motors 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.
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Basic Operation
Up/Down Key function
The following operation is carried out by pressing the Up/Down key on a READY
screen.
DOWN key
Up/Down + ENT
UP Key
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Basic Operation
Splicer Settings Check
Composition of a READY screen
Splice Mode
Select appropriate splicing mode for the
specific fiber combination. Current 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.
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Basic Operation
Change of the Operation Mode
Selection of the operation mode
Each operation mode consists of parameters shown below so that operation of the equipment
after the end of work can be set up.
The extraction work of a fiber can be smoothly done by working by changing the operation
mode according to the contents of work.
Parameter Description
Operation Mode
Auto-L Proof test, wind-protector opening, and sheath clamp opening are
Auto-R automatically performed after the end of splicing.
There is the mode of the left, the right, and right and left according to the
Auto-LR patulous state of a sheath clamp.
Wind-Protector opening and a proof test are simultaneously done after the
Fast end of connection.
Perform sheath clamp opening manually.
If the SET key is pressed after the end of splice, wind-protector opening and
Normal a proof test will be carried out.
Perform sheath clamp opening manually.
Manual All the parameters in custom-made mode are in the state of OFF.
Sheath Clamp Auto Release
Setup of the "left", the "right", "right and left", and "OFF" can be performed.
Auto Start Trigger
Select of the "OFF", the "Fiber Set", "Cover Close", and "OFF" can be
Customized performed.
Proof Auto Start
Setup of the "ON" and "OFF" can be performed.
Cover Close Reaction Time
Time after a fiber is set until wind-protector closes can be set up.
MENU key is pressed on the [READY] screen; a [Splice Menu] screen will be displayed.
The Down key is pressed, [Splice Settings] is chosen and the ENT key is pressed.
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Basic Operation
Change of the Splice Mode
The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters
listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber
combinations, and are different depending on the fiber used.
• Parameters for controlling arc discharge.
• Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss.
• Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures.
• Threshold for error messages.
A series of optimal splice parameters 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.
[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 identified.
[SM FAST] and others fast
Use this mode if the fiber type is identified and prefer quick splice with high
yield to consistent splice loss.
[SM-SM] and others
Use this mode for splicing special fibers. This mode enables to set specific
parameters for each splicing. Execute [Arc Calibration] before using this
mode.
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Basic Operation
1. Press 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].
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Basic Operation
Change of the Heater Mode
Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes
can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the
user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
Data Base
Parameter Description
60mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
FP-03 Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
40mmS
Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
FP-03(L=40)
Note : Cleave length 8mm.
40mmR For standard 40mm protection sleeves,
FP-04T Such as Fujikura FP-03 (L=40).
15mmS 400 or less um of diameters of coating. Splice of the interference
FPS01-400-15 length of 5 mm or less
20mmS 900 or less um of diameters of coating. Splice of the interference
FPS01-900-20 length of 6 mm or less
60mmS
For Splice of a drops cable.
FPS01-DC-60
28mmS
FC-SC-**-30/20
For Fuse connect splice.
45mmS
FC-SC-**-09
* The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink are varied depending on the
diameter of the fiber.
Outer tube
Inner tube
Tension member
Sleeve length *
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Basic Operation
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], [FINISH] state and press MENU key to
display [Heater Menu].
2. Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is
displayed.
3. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater
mode.
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.
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Basic Operation
Preparation of fiber
Cleaning optical fiber
Clean optical fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 500mm
from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection
sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase.
Since a left hand serves as a standard at the time of fiber conveyance, the method of
inserting a sleeve in a right-hand side fiber is recommended.
Fiber
Stripping Cleaning
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Basic Operation
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.
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Basic Operation
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.
To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently 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.
Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result.
After pressing it only half way down, releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may
result in bad cleaving quality.
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Loading fiber to splicer
Using sheath clamp
1. Open the wind-protector and sheath clamps.
2. Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located
between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode.
Fiber
Electrode
Electrode
V-groove
Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber
end-face quality.
3. Hold fiber with fingers and close sheath clamp so that the 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].
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Using Fiber Holder
1. Loosen a screw beside sheathe clamps and take the sheathe clamps off the
splicer.
2. Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber.
Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber
end-face quality.
The prolonged storage back and when splicing for the first time, we recommend
you execute for an Arc Calibration.
Refer to [Arc Calibration].
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Arc Calibration
Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly
changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with
temperature sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to
regulate the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and
glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically. Also, the center position of arc discharge
sometimes shifts to the left or right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted
in relation to the arc discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to
eliminate both of these issues.
Operation procedure
1. Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display Arc Calibration screen.
2. Set prepared fibers onto the splicer.
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“Good” message
Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key
to exit.
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 that "Test Finish" message is displayed after specific
number of arc calibrations is performed. See section [Machine Settings] for detail.
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Splicing procedure
To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system
equipped in the 70S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system
cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better
splicing yield. The instruction below describes standard operating procedure.
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.
Pause after cleave angle check and fiber alignment can be set “disabled”. See
section [Splice Settings] for detail.
The cleave angle threshold can be changed. See section [Splice Menu]
The cleave angle error message can be ignored by pressing SET key to go on to the
next step. To disable the cleave angle error. See section [Splice Settings] for detail.
Cleave angle, during the splicing operation can be hidden. See section [Splice
Settings] for detail.
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4. Cladding axis offset measurements can be displayed
and after completion of arc discharge is performed to
splice the fibers.
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 worsening splice
intensity and a splice loss, it can forbid the arc discharge more than the suitable
number of times.
Refer to [Splice Settings] for details.
Splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts. This is considered a normal
splice, and does not affect splice loss.
To change threshold for estimated splice loss or fiber angle, see section [Splice
Mode].
Error messages, such as "Estimated splice loss", "Splice angle", "Fat", "Thin" and
"Bubble" can be ignored. This function can be set to "disabled". See section [Splice
Settings] for detail.
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Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy
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A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers or dissimilar
fibers (different diameters) are spliced. This does not affect splice quality, such as
splice loss or tensile strength.
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Storing splicing results
Splicing results is stored in memory.
After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result.
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 of inputting
characters.
3. In the case of Password input, the next screen image is displayed if the correct
password is inputted. If the input password is incorrect, the previous screen image is
displayed.
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Fiber Proof Test
The strength of the splice point can be checked. When finished press RESET or open
wind-protector and fiber proof test will be performed.
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.
Check that the splice point is located in the center of a protection sleeve.
Check whether the twist has occurred on the right-and-left fiber.
A tension member is designed to rest below a splice point.
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6. Optical fiber is conveyed to a heater unit, and it takes down to a heater part and holds.
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.
7. Heater lid automatically closes when fiber is set. Do not remove hands from fiber until
heating starts followed by beeps.
If HEAT key is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT key is
pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted.
8. If heat processing is completed, buzzer sound will sound and a heater lid will open
automatically.
Protection sleeve may stick to bottom plate of heater. Use a cotton swab to help
remove sleeve from heater.
Since it gets very hot in the heater and the sleeve will get hot, you should not touch
the sleeve immediately after heating.
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Maintenance of Splicing Quality
Cleaning and Checking before Splicing
It is possible to maintain the performance of the splicer for a long time with proper cleaning
and maintenance.
Cleaning V-grooves
If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in
higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned
during normal operation. To clean the V-grooves do the following:
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Anvil
Blade
Arc Calibration
See Section [Maintenance Menu].
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Periodical Checking and Cleaning
In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are
recommended.
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.
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Cautions were displayed
Cleaver Blade Alarm displayed
Position Changing CT-30Cleaver Blade
If the cleaver does not cleave properly, rotate the blade 1/16th of a turn to replace the worn
out blade position with a sharp blade position. Blade life is normally 1000 cleaves per blade
position. To rotate the blade, do the following:
1. Push the slide button until it locks. And using a 1.5mm hex wrench, loosen the blade
lock screw.
Direction of rotation
When rotating the blade, do not touch the cutting edge. Move the blade with a thin
cotton swab, for easy and safe rotation.
After blade height adjustment, the 16 blade positions can be used again. If the
cleaver does not cleave properly, rotate the blade.
Blade Replacement
After the circular blade has been raised 2 times and rotated through all 3 positions (a
total of approximately 48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. Contact the
authorized distributor.
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Splice Menu
Composition of Splice Menu
Common parameters for the modes for splicing and machine setting can be set.
1. Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu].
Setting parameters
Parameter Description
Select Splice
Mode according to the fiber to splice can be chosen.
Mode
Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and operation can
Splice Settings
be set.
Splice Memory A comment can be added to the memory saved at the time of the end
Comment of connection.
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Splice Mode
The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters
listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber
combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber.
• Parameters for controlling arc discharge.
• Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss.
• Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures.
• Threshold for error messages.
A series of optimal splice parameters 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.
[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 identified.
[SM FAST] and others
Use this mode if the fiber type is identified and prefer quick splice with high
yield to consistent splice loss.
[SM-SM] and others
Use this mode for splicing special fibers. This mode enables to set specific
parameters for each splicing. Execute [Arc Calibration] before using this
mode.
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.
F J
C D
Arc discharge A B
G H
E
Motor move
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Select Splice Mode
Database of splice mode (AUTO)
Splice Mode Description
This splice mode can splice standard telecommunications grade fiber,
including SMF (ITU-T G.652), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655) and DSF (ITU-T
AUTO G.653).
SM/NZ/DS The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by
/MM analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge and adjusting the
arc current accordingly. This splice mode does not require the operator to
perform an arc calibration.
This splice mode can splice the standard SM fiber (ITU-T G.652).The
amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by
SM AUTO analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting
The arc current accordingly. This splice mode does not require the
operator to perform an arc calibration.
This splice mode can splice the standard MM fiber (ITU-T G.651).
MM AUTO 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 accordingly. This splice mode does not require the
operator to perform an arc calibration.
This splice mode can splice the standard NZDS fiber (ITU-T G.655).
This splice mode can splice the standard DS fiber (ITU-T G.653).
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Database of splice mode (Same Fiber)
Splice Mode Description
For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652).
SM-SM The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm.
Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode.
Profile type
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Database of splice mode (FAST)
Splice Mode Description
For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652).
The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm.
SM FAST
Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode.
Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
For splicing Multi-mode fiber (ITU-T G651).
Core diameter : 50.0 to 62.5 um
MM FAST
Automatic arc calibration does not work in this mode.
Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655).
The MFD is 8 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
NZ FAST
Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode.
Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
For splicing Dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G653).
The MFD is 7 to 9 um at wavelength near 1550 nm.
DS FAST
Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode.
Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
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Splice Menu
1. In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified. Press
MENU key to display [Edit Splice Mode] menu.
2. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key to a parameter to be changed.
ENT key
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 following display will come out if the ENT key is pressed after selection,
Press the ENT key after a check.
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Select a “BLANK” splice mode and press MENU key. Typical splice modes stored in the
splicer database are displayed. Select one splice mode to be copied. Press ENT key to
execute. Press ESC key to verify the fiber type is named in the specific splice mode.
Fiber Type
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.
ENT key
Erase mode
Fiber Type
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AUTO mode: [SM AUTO] ], [MM AUTO] ], [NZ AUTO] ], [DS AUTO]
Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes
Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO modes to
simplify the operation. Additional hidden parameters are all fixed values set at the factory.
Parameter Description
Fundamental Settings
List of splice modes stored in database is displayed. A selected splice mode
Fiber Type stored in the database area is copied to a selected splice mode in the
user-programmable area.
Mode Title1 Title for a splice mode expressed in up to 11 characters.
Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters. Title2
Mode Title2
is displayed at the [Splice Mode Select] menu.
Splice loss may be improved by an additional “rearc” discharge in some
Rearc Time
cases. The duration of this additional arc can be changed by this parameter.
Arc
A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc
Cleaning Arc discharge for a short period of time. The duration of the cleaning arc can be
changed by this parameter.
The Arc Power is fixed at STANDARD for AUTO modes.
Arc Power
The Arc Power is changed automatically.
Arc Time is fixed at 6000ms. This is automatically set depending on the
Arc Time
cladding illumination during Arc Discharge.
Error Limit
Cleave Angle An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right
Limit fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold (cleave limit).
Cleave Shape Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left or right fiber
Error exceeds the selected threshold (cleave shape).
Fiber Angle An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected
Limit threshold (Fiber Angle).
An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected
Loss Limit threshold (loss limit).
Menus change when [Select Splice Mode] is set to [SM], [NZ], [DS] and [MM] mode.
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Standard mode: [SM], [NZ], [DS], [MM]
Splicing parameters: standard modes
In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select from a
series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the
descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
Parameter Description
Fundamental Settings
A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed. Upon
Fiber Type inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode stored in database
area is copied to a selected splice mode in user-programmable area.
Mode Title1 Title for a splice mode expressed in up to 11 characters.
Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters. Title2
Mode Title2
is displayed at the [Splice Mode Select] menu.
Splice loss may be improved by an additional “rearc” discharge in some
Rearc Time
cases. The duration of this additional arc can be changed by this parameter.
Gap Setting
A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc
Cleaning Arc discharge for a short period of time. The duration of the cleaning arc can be
changed by this parameter.
Sets the end-face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of aligning
Gap
and pre-fusion discharge.
Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes.
Gapset
Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting
Position
[Gapset Pos] towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD.
XY Alignment
Sets the focal point for fiber observation. The focal point moves closer to the
core when [Focus] value is increased.
"Auto" focus is strongly recommended, as [Focus] optimization is very
difficult. Left and right fibers are focused independently even if they are a
Focus-L/R
different fiber type (dissimilar fiber splicing).
If the fiber core cannot be observed (e.g. MM fiber), use the “Edge”
parameter. [Align] and [Est. Mode] are automatically fixed to the “Clad”
setting. [ECF] and [Auto Power] are automatically fixed to the "OFF" setting.
Sets the aligning method for the fibers.
“Core” : Aligns fibers by core position.
Align
“Clad” : Aligns fibers by center position of the cladding of the fiber.
“Manual” : Aligns fibers manually.
Sets the axial offset ratio for ECF. See [ECF Splice] for detail. For a splice
mode in which arc time is 5 sec. or longer, setting [ECF] "OFF" is
ECF recommended. If [Align] is set to "Edge", “Clad” or "Manual", [ECF] is
automatically fixed to "OFF". If [ECF] is set "OFF", [Auto Power] is
automatically fixed to "OFF".
Optimizes Arc power according to core concentricity-error. This function is
Auto Power used in combination with ECF. If [ECF] is set to "OFF", [Auto Power] is
automatically fixed to "OFF"
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A continuation of edit parameter list
Parameter Description
Prefuse And Stuff
Sets the power of the prefuse arc, which is an arc discharge occurring from
the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. If [Prefuse Power] is set too low,
Prefuse Power axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor. If [Prefuse Power]
is set too high, fiber end faces are fused excessively and splice loss gets
worse.
Sets the duration of the prefuse arc, which is arc discharge occurring from the
Prefuse Time beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. Longer [Prefuse Time] is
synonymous with higher [Prefuse Power].
Sets the overlap amount of fibers at the fiber stuffing stage. Relatively small
Overlap [Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is low, while relatively large
[Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is high.
Arc
Arc discharge can be separated into two stages. Arc1 Power is the first stage.
Arc1 Power
This sets Arc1 Power.
Sets Arc1 time.
Arc1 Time Caution If Arc1Time is set 1 sec. or less and Arc2 Power 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.
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
Arc2 Time exceeds 30 seconds, always adjust the function [Arc2 ON Time] and [Arc2
OFF Time] to weaken the arc power. A continuous arc over 30 seconds,
without weakening the arc power, may damage the arc discharge unit.
During Arc2 discharge, arc power can be pulsed by turning the arc on and off.
Arc2 On-Time
This sets the amount of time that Arc2 is ON.
Sets Arc2 OFF Time during Arc2. When the Arc2 discharge is intermittent,
Arc2 Off-Time re-arc discharge is also intermittent. When continuous re-arc discharge is
necessary, set this parameter to “OFF”.
Tapering
Splice loss is sometimes improved when the fiber is tapered (pulled) during
Taper Splice arc discharge to make the splice thinner. This sets taper function "ON". The
following three parameters determine the taper shape.
Sets the taper wait time from the end of fiber stuffing until the start of pulling
Taper Wait
fiber.
Taper Speed Sets the fiber pulling speed.
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A continuation of edit parameter list
Parameter Description
Estimation
Estimating
Selects splice loss estimation to "OFF" ”Clad” ”Core” ”Core-Fine”
Mode
MFD-Left Sets MFD of the fibers. This MFD value is taken into account for estimating
MFD-Right splice loss.
This amount is added to the estimated splice loss originally calculated. When
splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers, a high actual splice loss may occur even
Minimum Loss with optimized arc conditions. To make the actual splice loss concur with the
estimated splice loss, set the minimum value of estimate to the minimum
optimized actual splice loss.
Wave Length Set up is wave length.
Core Bending The influence which it has on an estimation loss value is set up.
Coef. Adjust a value, when you unite an estimated loss.
Determines how Core step, Core curve and MFD mismatch influences splice
loss estimate. If Est. Mode is set "OFF" or "CLAD", these Core step, Core
MFD Mismatch curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set "OFF". If the estimated splice
Coef. 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
An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right
Cleave Angle
Limit fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold (cleave limit).
“OFF”: Does not make judgment on cleave angle.
Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left or right fiber
Cleave Shape
exceeds the selected threshold (cleave shape).
Error
“OFF”: Does not make judgment on cleave shape.
An error message is displayed if the bend angle of the two fibers spliced
Fiber Angle
exceeds the selected threshold (Fiber Angle Limit).
Limit
“OFF”: Does not make judgment on fiber angle.
An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected
Loss Limit
threshold (loss limit).
Menus change when [Select Splice Mode] is set to [SM AUTO], [NZ AUTO], [DS
AUTO] and [MM AUTO] mode.
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Manual Splice Mode
This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is
different from standard automatic splicing.
1. Select a splice mode that allows the splice parameter [Align] in page two of splice mode
edit menu to be changed to “manual” (i.e. SM-SM mode).
2. Press SET key to drive the fibers forward. The fibers stop moving forward at the Gapset
position.
3. Select a motor to be manually moved by pressing 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.
The splicer beeps if motor reaches its limit and stops. Press the opposite arrow key
to move the motor again.
Display messages can be erased by pressing ENT key. The message can be
displayed by pressing ENT key again.
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ECF Splice
When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core
method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below.
However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding
due to the viscous self-centering effect. This results in a high splice loss due to the fact that
the cores of the fibers are offset during the process.
The ECF (Eccentricity Correct Function) function in the 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 but this gives much lower splice loss than core axial offset. A long arc
discharge counteracts ECF, because surface tension eventually aligns and splices fibers
cladding-to-cladding. Canceling [ECF] by setting this "OFF" reduces core step amount and
increases core axial offset.
Surface tension
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[AT1] mode
[AT1] creates an intentional core axial offset and splices fibers. [AT1] mode provides an
estimated splice loss, but this should be regarded as a reference as the estimated splice
loss may not be correct in some cases, depending on fiber properties. A power meter is
recommended for correct splice loss measurements.
Splicing parameters
Parameter Description
Target Loss Sets target splice loss.
If actual splice loss measured does not match [Target Loss], the
Coefficient “coefficient” can be used to adjust this. This is often more practical
than "Target loss" or "MFD" in terms of accuracy.
MFD-Left
Sets MFD of fibers to be spliced.
MFD-Right
Other Parameters 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
Start Offset Sets axial offset amount before splicing.
Re-arc is continuously performed until axial offset reaches specific
offset amount [Stop Offset]. Axial offset amount decreases as
Stop Offset splicing occurs, so [Stop Offset] must always be smaller than [Start
Offset].
The maximum amount of [Stop Offset] is 80% of [Start Offset].
Other Parameters Refer to other splice modes for complete description.
[AT2] mode provides more stable performance than [AT1] mode, but some variation
may inevitably occur. To decrease variation, set the [Cleave Limit] as low as
possible.
Attenuation splices made with [AT1] / [AT2] modes are not as accurate as power
meter attenuation feedback splicing.
[AT2 (MM)] mode is for attenuation splicing with MM fiber. Cladding alignment is
performed with [AT2 (MM)] mode.
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Splice Settings
Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set.
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], and [FINISH] state to display [Splice
Menu].
2. Select [Splice Settings] in [Splice Menu] to display [Splice Settings] menu.
3. Select a parameter to be changed. Press ENT key to change values.
4. Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter.
Parameter Description
Splice Operation
Automated wind-protector has several operation modes.
Operation Mode
Operation procedure after splicing can be selected.
If "Pause1” is set to “ON”, splicing operation pauses when fibers are
Pause1 forwarded to gap-set position. Cleave angles are displayed during the
pause.
If “Pause 2” is set to "ON", splicing operation pauses after fiber alignment is
Pause2 completed. With ECF “ON”, core-to-core alignment is made after this
pause.
Auto Cover Open Automatically wind-protector opens.
Fiber Image on screen
Gapset Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during
Splicing operation.
Align X : Enlarged display of X-axis image
Arc Y : Enlarged display of Y-axis image
X▲▼Y : Composite display vertically of X-axis and Y-axis images
Estimate DATA : Display result of cleave angle and offset.
Pause1 Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during
Splicing operation.
Pause2 X : Enlarged display of X-axis image
Y : Enlarged display of Y-axis image
Finish X▲▼Y : Composite display vertically of X-axis and Y-axis images
Ignore Splicing Error
Loss
Bubble
Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from finishing its operation. Splice
Fat
loss estimation is not displayed; operator must press reset to continue.
Thin
Dust Burned
Cleave Angle
Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from continuing splice sequence,
Cleave Shape
requires operator to re-prep fibers.
Fiber Angle
Others
The re-arcing process sometimes improves the splice loss, but sometimes
Max Num. of
worsens it. Re-arcing decreases the splice strength. With this function, it is
Rearcs possible to limit the number of re-arcs or to disable re-arc discharge.
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Memory
This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different
depending on splicing mode.
ENT key
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How to Clear the Splice Results data
1. Press MENU key in [Splice Result] Menu.
2. Press MENU key in [Jump / Remove] Menu.
3. Select the first data in the range to be deleted by ENT key.
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.
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ENT key
Camera Image
This function is used to store the fiber image after splice or error occurred. A total of
100images can be stored.
Max number of image storage is 100, and the image cannot be over-written, so
delete some images to store new images.
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Splice Memory Comment
The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET 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.
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Heater Menu
Select Heater Mode
Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes
can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the
user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
Data Base
Parameter Description
60mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
FP-03 Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
40mmS
Such as Fujikura FP-03(40mm) or FP-03M protection sleeves.
FP-03(L=40)
Note : Cleave length 8mm.
40mmR For standard 40mm protection sleeves,
FP-04T Such as Fujikura FP-03 (L=40).
15mmS For 400 or less um of diameters of coating and splice of the
FPS01-400-15 interference length of 5 mm or less
20mmS For 900 or less um of diameters of coating and splice of the
FPS01-900-20 interference length of 6 mm or less
60mmS
For Splice of a drops cable.
FPS01-DC-60
28mmS
FC-SC-**-30/20
For Fuse connect splice.
45mmS
FC-SC-**-09
* The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink vary depending on the
diameter of the fiber.
Outer tube
Inner tube
Tension member
Sleeve length *
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Heater Menu
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], [FINISH] state and press MENU key to
display [Heater Menu].
2. Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is
displayed.
3. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater
mode.
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.
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Heater Menu
1. Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Select Heater Mode] menu. Press
MENU key to display [Edit Heater Mode] menu.
2. Press Up/Down Arrow keys to move cursor to a parameter to be changed then press
ENT key to enter.
3. Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter.
ENT key
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Heater Menu
About heating of a connector splice part
The heater of this splicer corresponds to connector.
It can be used for connectors from other companies by changing the sheath clamp portion, and
the heating operation can be performed easily.
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Maintenance
Maintenance Menu information
The splicer has the ability to perform routine 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.
ENT key
MENU key
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Replace Electrodes
When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of setting value a message prompting to
replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the worn
electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength.
Replacement Procedure
1. Execute [Replace Electrodes] in
[Maintenance Menu].
2. Instruction messages will appear on
the screen to turn off the power. Press
and hold ENT key till the LED color
changes from green to red.
3. Remove the old electrodes.
Electrode holder
Attach the
electrode cover Tighten the screw Install the new electrode
4. Install the new electrodes with care; do not hit the electrode tips.
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Maintenance
5. Turn on the power, prepare fibers into the splicer and press ENT key. After executing
the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge to stabilize the electrodes.
6. Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration
again. The operator should repeat arc calibration until the “Test Finish” message
appears. For details of the arc calibration process, see section [Arc Calibration].
Stabilize Electrodes
In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, etc., the arc power sometimes
becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. Especially when the splicer is moved
from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, 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].
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Maintenance
Clear Cleaver Counter
This function was the stored number of [Cleaver Counter] to be reset.
1. Select the [Clear Cleaver Counter].
2. As the confirmation screen “Is it OK to clear?” appears, press ENT key to clear.
Parameter Descriptions
The number of times of cleave is
Cleave Count
displayed.
Motor Drive
The two motors incorporated in the splicer can be manually operated individually. In the
course of splicing, the motors can also be operated by calling this menu in the [PAUSE], or
[FINISH] state.
When the motor reaches the limit of the operating range, the buzzer sounds and the
motor stops. Press the opposite arrow key to reverse and move the motor again.
Display messages can be erased by pressing ENT key. The message can be
displayed by pressing ENT key again.
If the motor is moved too much with respect to the spliced fiber, the fiber may break.
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Maintenance
Diagnostic Test
The 70S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one
step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform
this function in the event of splicer operation trouble.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu] and execute [Diagnostic
Test].The following checks will be made.
Before the start of the test, remove the fibers from the splicer.
When the Motor check is completed, prepare and load the fibers into the splicer and
press ENT key.
2. Upon completion of all checks and adjustments, a list of results is displayed. If the
dust check result is not good, clean the objective lenses. In the case that cleaning
cannot eliminate contamination, there is a possibility that the contamination may have
entered the inside of the optical path. Please contact the authorized 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.
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Dust Check
The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras
and lenses cover disturb normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing.
This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges
whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Dust Check] in the [Maintenance Menu].
In case you have cleaned the objective lenses cover, and dirt or dust still remain,
contact the authorized distributor.
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Maintenance
Arc Calibration
Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly
changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with
temperature sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to
regulate the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and
glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically. Also, the center position of arc discharge
sometimes shifts to the left or right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted
in relation to the arc discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to
eliminate both of these issues.
Operation procedure
1. Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance
Menu] to display Arc Calibration screen.
2. Set prepared fibers onto the splicer.
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“Good” message
Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key
to exit.
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 that "Test Finish" message is displayed after specific
number of arc calibrations is performed. See section [Machine Settings] for detail.
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Maintenance
Motor Calibration
Motors were adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings could change due to
various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all motors.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Motor Calibration] in the [Maintenance Menu].
2. Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press ENT key.
3. Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated. Upon completion, [Maintenance
Menu] is displayed.
Maintenance Info
The maintenance information on this equipment can be checked.
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Maintenance
Machine Settings
The parameter about warning and a maintenance item can be changed.
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Maintenance
Supervisor Menu
Supervisor Settings: Used for Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain
functions.
Parameter Description
Supervisor Settings
Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar
Supervisor Password Password setup of Enter Supervisor password.
Boot Password Password setup of Enter Boot password.
Enter Boot Password Setting to Enter Boot Password ON/OFF.
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Error Message List
Press ENT when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following:
・If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are
displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed.
・If error has an error code, additional information according to the Error Code and Message
is displayed.
Follow the solution precisely as shown in the list below. If it is not possible to eliminate the
problem, the splicer may require service by a qualified service center. Consult the authorized
distributor with the following information:
Error
Reason Solution
Message
L-Too Long
Fiber ・The cleave length (bare ・Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber
fiber part) is too long. end on the fiber cleaver. Check the cleave
R-Too Long
・Dust or dirt is on the length.
Fiber
objective lens or the ・Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens or the
LR-Too Long wind-protector mirror. mirror when dust or dirt exists.
Fiber
X-Dark
Back Ground ・Dust or dirt is on the
・Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens or the
objective lens or the
Y-Dark mirror if dust or dirt exists.
wind-protector mirror.
Back Ground
X-Dark
Back Ground
・The LED or Camera
・Consult the authorized distributor.
Y-Dark might be damaged.
Back Ground
•Dust or dirt is on the fiber •Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, clean
L-Too Dusty
surface. and cleave).
Fiber
•Dust or dirt is on the •Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens if dust
objective lens. or dirt exists.
R-Too Dusty
Fiber •[Cleaning Arc] time is too •Set the [Cleaning Arc] time to “150ms.” When
short or “OFF.” splicing carbon coated fibers, set to “200ms.”
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Error
Reason Solution
Message
ZL Motor ・The fiber is not set
Overrun correctly at the bottom of ・Press RESET key, and set the fiber again to
(Forward) the V-groove. The fiber seat it correctly at the bottom of the V-groove.
is not located in the ・Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber
ZR Motor Camera’s field of view. end on the fiber cleaver. Check the cleave
Overrun ・The cleave length (bare length.
(Forward) fiber part) is too short.
ZL Motor
・The taper speed or taper
Overrun ・Adjust the taper parameters in the splice mode.
time is set too high.
(Backward)
ZR Motor
Overrun ・Only occurs in manual motor operation.
(Backward)
X motor
・The fiber is not set
correctly at the bottom of
Overrun ・Press RESET key and re-position the fiber
the V-groove. The fiber
again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the
is offset too far and it
Y Motor V-groove.
exceeds the X or Y motor
Overrun
range.
・The fiber is not set ・Press RESET key, and re-position the fiber
Focus X correctly at the bottom of again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the
Motor the V-groove. The fiber V-groove
Overrun position is out of focus
range.
・Dust or dirt is on the fiber ・Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, clean
Focus Y surface resulting in focus and cleave).
Motor failure.
Overrun ・Dust or dirt is on the ・Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens.
objective lens.
・Unable to start splicing
・The splicer automatically starts splicing after
Close Cover when the wind-protector
closing the wind-protector.
opens.
・The wind-protector is
・Press RESET key after closing the
Cover Open opened during splicing
wind-protector.
operation.
ZL/R
X/Y
Focus X/Y ・Motor might be
・Consult the authorized distributor.
Cover F/R damaged.
Heater
Motor trouble
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・Dust or dirt is on the fiber
surface.
Cannot detect
・The left and right fiber ・Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, clean
fiber in
types are different. and cleave).Select the suitable splice mode.
AUTO mode
・Splicing non-standard
fibers.
Strong ・Unable to calibrate due
Arc Power to strong arc.
・Replace the electrodes by using the [Replace
Weak ・Unable to calibrate due
Arc Power Electrodes] function in. If this does not
to weak arc.
eliminate the problem, consult the authorized
・Unable to calibrate due distributor.
Too Left /Right
to poor arc field position
Arc
(too far left or Right).
・Execute the [Motor Calibration] function. If
・The fiber stuff amount is
using other splice modes, check the [Overlap]
insufficient.
Fiber setting in the splice mode.
Separation ・The pre-fuse power or
・Check the [Prefuse Power] and [Prefuse Time]
pre-fuse time is set too
settings in the splice mode.
high.
・The fiber is not set ・Press RESET key, and re-position the fiber
L/R-Bad Fiber
correctly at the bottom of again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the
Position
the V-groove. V-groove.
・Assure the electrodes are in proper position.
No Arc ・Arc Discharge did not
・Replace the electrodes.
Discharge occur.
・Consult the authorized distributor.
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Error Message List
Error
Reason Solution
Message
・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is
Large
end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position.
Cleave
・[Cleave Limit] is
Angle ・Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit.
set too low.
・Dust or dirt is on ・Clean the V-groove and clamp chip, and set the fibers
Large the V-groove or again. If the error occurs again, strip, clean and cleave
Fiber the clamp chip. the fibers.
Angle ・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of fiber cleaver. If the blade is worn,
end-face. rotate the blade to a new position.
Cleave ・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of fiber cleaver. If the blade is worn,
Shape NG end-face. rotate the blade to a new position.
Arc ・Assure the electrodes are in proper position.
・Arc Discharge is
Discharge ・Execute the [Stabilize Electrode] function.
delayed
Delayed ・Replace the electrodes.
・Inadequate arc ・Calibrate the arc power with the [Arc Calibration]
power function.
・Prefuse power or ・If using the Other mode, adjust or initialize [Prefuse
Thin Fiber time is set too Power] or [Prefuse Time] settings. For normal splice
high mode, the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
・Insufficient ・If using the Other mode, adjust or initialize [Overlap]
[Overlap] setting setting. For normal splice mode, the overlap is fixed and
cannot be adjusted.
・Too much ・Execute [Motor Calibration] function in the maintenance
Fat Fiber
[Overlap] setting menu to calibrate the stuff amount.
Too
・Too much fiber ・If using the taper splice function, the error message may
Tapering
Fiber taper. appear meaning the fiber is tapered too much.
・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of fiber cleaver. When the blade is
end-face. worn, rotate the blade.
Bubble ・If using the Other mode, adjust or initialize [Prefuse
・Prefuse power or
Power] or [Prefuse Time] settings. For normal splice
time is set too low
mode, the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is
end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position.
Large Dust
Burn ・[Cleaning Arc]
・Dust still present after cleaning fiber or cleaning arc.
time is too short
Clean fiber thoroughly or Increase [Cleaning Arc Time]
or “OFF.”
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Error Message List
Error
Reason Solution
Message
・Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss
and low tensile strength.
・Insufficient fiber ・Clean the fiber surface sufficiently.
cleaning. ・Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on
the fiber end-face.
・Avoid any contact with the fiber end-face.
・Check the condition of fiber cleaver. If the blade is worn,
・Bad fiber rotate the blade to a new position.
end-face. ・Confirm the [Cleave Limit] setting. 2.0° or less is
recommended.
・Dust or dirt is on ・Dust or dirt on the V-groove or clamp chip causes poor
the V-groove or fiber movement during fiber stuffing. Clean them
the clamp chip. periodically.
・Dust or dirt is on ・Execute the [Dust Check]. If dust or dirt exists, clean the
High the lens lenses.
Estimated
Loss ・Bad electrode ・Replace the electrodes if they appear worn (rounded tip
condition. shape), dirty or bent.
・Inadequate arc ・Calibrate the arc power with the [Arc Calibration]
power. function.
・Using unsuitable
・Select a suitable splice mode for the fibers to be spliced.
splice mode
・[Loss Limit] is set
・Increase [Loss Limit] to an adequate limit.
too low.
・Inadequate arc
parameters in ・Confirm the arc parameters are adequate to splice the
other splice fibers.
modes
・Inadequate ・Confirm the estimating parameters are adequate to
estimating estimate the loss. The MFD mismatch function does not
parameters in work for certain types of specialty fibers. In these cases,
Other mode set the [MFD Mismatch] to “OFF”.
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Questions and Troubleshooting
Power Supply
(1) Power does not turn on when pressing ON/OFF key
・The battery may not be charged. Charge is performed.
(2) Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF key
・Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red.
(3) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack
・If the power saving function is not enabled, battery power degrades quicker. Always
enable it to conserve power usage.
・The battery pack has reached the end of its service life. Install a new battery pack.
・The battery pack uses chemical reaction. 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.
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Splicing Operation
(1) Error message appears on monitor
・Refer to [Error Message List] function.
(5) Splicer power suddenly turned off without “Low Battery” message
・The power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack. The splicer
turns the splicer power off after an extended period of splicer inactivity. Press ON/OFF key
to turn on the splicer again. To change the length of time before the splicer turns the splicer
power off, section [Machine Settings] function.
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(7) Error message can be over-ridden
・See Section [Splice Settings] to not allow error message override.
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Questions and Troubleshooting
Tube-heating Operation
(1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely
・Extend the heating time. Refer to [Heater Mode].
Supervising
(1) What functions can be disabled
・See Section [Menu Lock Settings].
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Other Functions
(1) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen
・Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing
X/Y key.
(2) Too many repetitions until “Test Finish” indicated in [Arc Calibration]
・The splicer needs to repeat the arc calibration after replacing the electrodes or when the
environmental conditions change drastically. The number of arc calibrations can be set to a
specific amount. When the splicer completes the set 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.
(5) Method to input different comments after each splice in splice results data
・See section [Splice Memory Comment].
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Guarantee and Contact Address
Guarantee
1. Guarantee period and limits
If the splicer becomes out of order within one year from the date of delivery, we will repair it
free of charge. However, note that repairs will be charged for the following cases
regardless of the guarantee period:
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Guarantee and Contact Address
Contact Address
Inquiries concerning products should be made to the authorized distributor or one of the
following:
AFL Telecommunications
260 Parkway East
Duncan, SOUTH CAROLINA 29334
U.S.A.
Tel. +1-800-235-3423 (Service: +1-800-866-3602)
Fax. +1-864-433-5560 (Service: +1-800-433-5452)
P.O.Box 3127 Spartanburg, SC 29304-3127
URL http://www.AFLglobal.com
Fujikura Ltd.
Optical Fiber & Equipment Department
International Sales & Marketing
1-5-1 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8512
Japan
Tel. +81-3-5606-1164 Fax. +81-3-5606-1534
URL http://www.fujikura.co.jp
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