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1. Select set Move Cursor Exit Setting Menu Power Save function in Machine Settings This function is important for energy conservation If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use the number of splice cycles will be decreased The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit In addition it can program an independent power saving setting Utilizing these features enables automatic turning on or off of the power saving function after detecting the power supply units Setting Power Save 1 Select Machine Settings in the Setting Menu to display Turn Off Time setting menu 2 Change value of Monitor Turn Off Time and Splicer Turn Off Time Machine Settings Splicer Monitor Setting Power Save function Turi rE ie itn Battery UPVIUH AC Adapter E Setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer performs no operation after a certain period of time Always set this function to a specific shutdown time when using the Monitor battery pack When the power supply to the LCD monitor turns off the LED near the key blinks Pressing any key turns on the LCD monitor 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 Splicer Power On Option in Machine Se
2. Pay attention to hot surface Symbol means Must not do You must not disassemble Symbol means Must do You must disconnect a plug 12S_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 e Fumes bad smell noise or over heat occurs Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet e 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 o
3. If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press 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 finish dust check e gt In case you have cleaned the objective lenses cover and dirt or dust still remain contact the authorized distributor Maintenance Menu 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 gt Arc calibration is performed automatically using AUTO mode only So arc calibration does not have to be performed when splicing in this mode E Execute Arc calibration before using non auto mode gt Performing the Arc Calibration function change the arc power factor value The
4. Marsi leet calibrates the arc power SS and fiber Arc Calibration splicing position JO Port Check Checks for normal operation of the input and output terminals of the internal circuit Memory Check Checks the memory of the internal circuit When the Motor check is completed prepare and load the fibers into the 5 gt Before the start of the test remove the fibers from the splicer splicer and press 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 cover 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 2 It is possible to execute them independently Maintenance Menu 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 2 Dust Check Confirm fiber is removed from splicer Execute Exit 2
5. 40mm 250 900um FP 04T 250 900um FPS01 400 15 FPS01 900 20 The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink are varied depending on the diameter of the fiber Outer tube Tension member Sleeve length gt 128 Rev Basic Operation Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used 1 Press key in READY PAUSE FINISH state and press SET key to display Heater Menu Splice Settings Heater Menu 1 2 Splice Settings Heater Menu Select Splice Mode PAUSE Auto Start Memory Splice Memory Comment Ki PEE NE QUIE AD pa AN Move Cursor Select seT Next Page key 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 Select Heater Mode Select Heater Mode Selected FP 03 L 40 FP O4T FPSO1 400 15 Up Down Arrow key FPS01 900 20 ke FPSO1 DC 60 y 4 The check in the heater mode selected on the OK screen can be performed READY FII SM AUTO 15mmS FPS01 400 15 How to operate gt When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura please set parameters based on the specific sleeve gt When the sleeve of another company is used the durability of a protection point cannot be warrantied 12S_Rev1 Basic Operation Preparation of fiber C
6. LED on panel keyboard blinks Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink The tube heater is turned off if the key is pressed again If after 2 seconds have gone by without pressing the key again the LED stays on continuously and the heater returns to its normal state The LED will turn off when the heat cycle is completed f the heating temperature does not reach its inputted setting the LED blinks and the alarm sounds If this happens 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 IRESET key does not cancel the heater Press IHEAT key twice to cancel the heating process Supervising 1 What functions can be disabled See Section Menu Lock Settings 2 Method to lock selection or editing of Splice or Heater mode See Section Menu Lock Settings 3 Method to set parameters of Splice or Heater mode from a PC Refer to the communication software Data Connection included in CD ROM 4 Forgot password Contact the authorized distributor Questions and Troubleshooting Other Functions 1 Method to hide messages on READY scree
7. SM AUTO Splice Result Splice Result of Error Clear All Splice Results AWN Move Cursor Select AV Select Jump Remove Exit Exit 2 Only a memory with an error is displayed Splice Settings Clear All Splice Results All splicing results can be cleared at once 1 Move cursor to Clear All Splice Result in Memory Menu And Press the ENT Key 2 Press key to display Clear All Splice Result Clear All Splice Results Clear All Splice Results Splice Result If you execute all memory data will be lost Splice Result of Error Clear All Splice Results AW Move Cursor Select Exit ENT key ENT key Splice Memory Comment The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when or 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 Ww 4 Moe Splice Memory Comment Splice Settings Select Splice Mode FUJIKURARR PAUSE Auto Start OFF Memory Splice Memory Comment h E RA f B n 2 AV IVIC UTSOrF select set Next Page OZzzZrA EN mE O T EIER ESESEIIXS amp mm MI EXIF TY ST YS moov t La A AW Move Cursor Select set Move Cursor Exit i Splice Settings Select Spl
8. 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 READY Splice Settings Splice Settings PAUSE OFF Auto Start Memory Splice Memory Comment SM AUTO A W Move Cursor set Next Page Exit ENT key EN T key Select Splice Mode menu Select Splice Mode ENT key Up Down Arrow key ENTI key to enter 3 Splice Mode can be checked on a READY screen LIT How to operate 128 Rev Basic Operation Select 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 60mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve FP 03 Such as Fujikura FP 03 or FP 03M protection sleeves A0mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve _ Such as Fujikura FP 03 or FP 03M protection sleeves Abus amis Note Cleave length 8mm For standard 40mm protection sleeves FP 04T Such as Fujikura FP 03 L 40 FPS01 400 15 length of 5 mm or less FPS01 900 20 length of 6 mm or less uA eon Fuse connect splice 45mmS The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after heat shrink Tension Sleeve Prepare fiber DAMET Oran Diameter Form adaptation member length length of a result FP 03 250 900um FP 03
9. Temperature Sensor NG Sensor may be Consult the authorized distributor damaged There is dust after executing Dust Check function Consult tne authorized distributor Consult tne authorized distributor authorized distributor Questions and Troubleshooting Power Supply Power does not turn on when pressing ON OFF ke The battery may not be charged Charge is performed 2 Power does not turn off when pressing ON OFF ke 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 O 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 he 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 install contact the authorized distributor he battery pack has been used under the environment especially 40 degrees C or more where temperature is high or direct rays 5 Method to change the power saving function settin
10. Trouble or damage due to natural disaster 2 Trouble or damage due to mishandling 3 Trouble or damage due to handling in disregard of the operating procedures or instructions described in the instruction manual 4 Consumable items discharge electrodes etc Please note that the memory of the splice results parameters etc may be deleted during the repair 5 Trouble or damage due to abnormal voltage supply Most cases of damage to the AC adapter from an abnormal power supply occur within the warranty period The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V 340V peak For this reason Fujikura Ltd will provide a warranty 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 address phone number fax number and e mail address 2 Model name and serial number of the splicer 3 Problems encountered What problems did your splicer get into and when What is its present operational state The state of the monitor and the contents of the relevant error message Etc 4 Transporting the splicer oince the splicer is a high precision machine always use the original carrying
11. 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 pes 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 bens lodi Select a suitable splice mode for the fibers to be spliced splice mode oss Sna 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 Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution Clean the objective lenses by referring see Dirt or dust exists in section Cleaning of Objective Lens optical path When the above processes cannot remove the dirt or dust consult the authorized distributor Xx Camera The Camera ma Y Camera be d d y e Consult the authorized distributor Trouble decet Heater Oven Heater does not Consult the authorized distributor Trouble heat er Broken the internal er device Temperature
12. cursor to a specific memory number and press ENT key The selected splicing result is displayed Press SET 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 Splice Result Splice Result WWV Move Cursor Select Next Page Exit Jump Remove A Jump to Oldest V Jump to Latest Remove Close sc Exit AV Select Jump Remove 4 The selected splicing result is displayed For adding or editing comments press ENT key to display Input Comment screen Input Comment set Move Cursor Exit Move Cursor Select How to Clear the Splice Results data 1 Press key in Splice Result Menu 2 Press 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 Splice Result Select Data to Be Removed Jump Remove y Jump to Oldest V Jump to Latest Remove Close i Select Data To Esq Esc Cancel 5 Press key to select the highlighted range Press ENT key to delete the memory Splice Result Do you want to remove the selected data from memory OK Cancel 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 Splice Result of Error 4
13. fused excessively and splice loss gets worse oets the duration of the prefuse arc which is arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing Longer Prefuse Time is synonymous with higher Prefuse Power oets the overlap amount of fibers at the fiber stuffing stage Relatively small Overlap is recommended if the Prefuse Power is low while relatively large Overlap is recommended if the Prefuse Power is high Splice Settings A continuation of edit parameter list sets Arc Power The arc intensity expressed in units of bits Sets Arc time The total arc discharge time including the pre fuse time oplice loss may be improved by an additional rearc discharge in some cases The duration of this additional arc can be changed by this parameter oplice 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 Taper Wait ign the taper wait time from the end of fiber stuffing until the start of pulling Taper Speed Sets the fiber pulling speed Rearc Time Taper Length Sets the fiber pulling length ee Selects splice loss estimation to OFF or ON 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 with optimized arc con
14. 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 left 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 Mode Title 2 Mode Title 2 AW Move Cursor Select set Move Cursor Exit y A Move Cursor Select set Move Cursor Exit CAPS Characters SMALL Characters 12S Rev Basic Operation 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 ASRU EE fFH 60 900 pr E PER x lc Pu a Removing spliced fiber 1 Open lid of wind protector and tube heater 2 Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of splicer and open left fiber holder lid 4 Open right fiber holder lid 5 Place the protection sleeve over the Right side fiber to splice point 6 Hold right fiber with right hand and remove spliced fiber from the splicer Eg gt Keep holding fiber until fiber is completely transferred to tube heater Insertion of the 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 the
15. may result in personal injury death or fire Notes when using an AC adaptor BTR 10 If AC adaptor is used without battery pack BTR 10 some error may be occur Please operate the splicer with battery pack BT R 10 128 Rev Basic Operation Battery Operation Check the remaining battery capacity If it is 20 or less before operation splicer can only work a few times gt Keep below practices to prevent battery damage Fully charge the battery after every use 7 Follow below conditions es Operation 10 degree C 50 degree C Charging Odegree C 40 degree C otorage 20 degree C 30 degree C How to charge the batter Charge of battery pack BTR 10 is started where AC adaptor ADC 19 is connected to an inlet The charge LED orange blink and battery charging starts It takes about 4 hours to charge the battery and the turn off the LED Pull out the plug of AC power cord after charging It is possible to use the splicer during operation Charge will be started if a power supply is supplied from ADC 19 Please check the charge state in main part sheet key LED LED ON green Check the battery capacity Battery mark LED Blink orange operates Am 4 hours to charge 4 hours to charge AR the battery the battery LED Orange Blink quickly OFF state Refer to 1 Charging 1 When LED blinks at the time of charge it is too early and degradation of a battery and failure can be considered Charge is n
16. to rotate the adjuster more than 2 position marks 4 Tighten the adjuster lock screw gt After blade height adjustment the 16 blade positions can be used again If the Wo cleaver does not cleave properly rotate the blade Adjuster Direction of rotation Adjuster lock screw Adjuster initial position 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 Maintenance of Splicing Quality Replace Electrodes See Section Replace Electrodes Diagnostic Test See Section Diagnostic Test Splice Settings Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and machine setting can be set 1 Press key at READY PAUSE or FINISH state to open Splice Settings 2 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key to a parameter to be selected 3 Press key to change values and settings Splice Settings PAUSE OFF Auto Start Memory Splice Memory Comment VM Ovi die ursor Setting parameters vorm apuce Mode according to the fiber to splice can be chosen If Pause is set to ON splicing operation pauses when fibers are forwarded to gap set position Cleave angles are displayed during the pause If Auto Start is set to ON splicing starts automatically as soon as Auto Start the wind protector is cl
17. 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 standard telecommunications grade fiber including SMF ITU T G 652 NZDSF ITU T G 655 and DSF ITU T AUTO E dnd SM NZ DS The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by 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 Points to note of AUTO SM NZ DS mode e gt NZDS is specified using the splicing mode for standard NZDS fiber However for best results it is recommended that the optimum splice mode be selected for a specific type of NZDS fiber This is due to the variation in the NZDS fiber properties and optimum splicing parameters are different from one type of NZDS fiber to the next Splice Settings Database of splice mode Splice Mode For splicing standard Single mode fiber ITU T G652 The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode For splicing Non zero dispersion shifted fiber ITU T G655 The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode For splicing Dispersion shifted fiber ITU T G653 DS Th
18. 0 Be careful of battery attachment and attach it with reference to an attachment procedure Close a cover after attaching the portion which is the dotted line portion of a figure 128 Rev 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 S s a MX f f Wray Reset SET 7 j o Gea reser SET A gt The license message is displayed twice a month when the splicer is turn on e 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 Turning Splicer OFF Press ON OFF key and hold until the red LED turns off and then detach LCD Brightness adjustment 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 READY LCD Bright ness READY READY 100 SM AUTO Y 10 AX Pu How to operate Esg How to Operate Up Down Arrow key key 128 Rev Basic Operation Splicer Settings Check Composition of a READY screen Splice Mode Select appropriate splicing mode for the specific fiber combination
19. 1st instruction manual Fusion Splicer 1 2S Fujikura Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating 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 Please consent beforehand 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 safety Information esee 1 General information essen nnne 6 OGU LOT ceusse dece iuste hito SERM MEN Md IUE I IINE MET 6 NOW TUBCHUOD OT 12 9 venatsteiudevidtdextulau ent bibe quse dut Eo bb ratto DPI Debate uE ORO UDIN a 4 Description of Product eese 8 Components Of Spicer cccesceceeseueeceusuccesuueeceueuceusuueeseueueeuseueesaueecausuueeas 8 Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ccceccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Description and Function Of Splicer ccc eccecseceeeeeeeceeeeteeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeess 10 Operation OF SNECL IRGy sacacsuraciasccnsininadusaeaneoreanepanenctelonieanapadveatemasvarangnawnaanasans 11 Basic Operation cesses nnne 12 Splicing work preparation susessscussxviext usages Sau EV bpEVEE TOS SU Eh P
20. Current mode is displayed on the READY screen READY FII SM AUTO How to operate Heater Mode Select appropriate heating mode for the specific protection sleeve used Current mode is displayed on the READY screen 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 e Parameters for controlling arc discharge e Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss e Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures e 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 gt Howto select the Splice Mode AUTO and others Use this mode if the fiber type is identified 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 12S Rev Basic Operation Splice Mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced 1 Press key at READY PAUSE or FINISH state to open Splice Settings Select
21. SUDCPVISITO eae tete tei abana a e e deta sede ES 16 Omer WNC HONS eecuebe tenor cae wet eto austin nedadacastaetvce ho eee sd abuse ptu hdi T Guarantee and Contact Address esees 8 CUMING E ceci RM saan ME MU I M E EE 78 CORISdCLAGCOEBSS i ipai culietioatacteiparilesbalavaiaeuedddulienelsanniennaressauiasd siete 19 Safety Information The splicer has been designed for splicing Silica based optical fibers for telecommunications Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications Fujikura Ltd gives much consideration and regard to personal injury Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to indicate warnings and caution for safe use Read and understand all safety Understand the meanings of these instructions symbols A WARNING There is a possibility of death or serious injury resulting from improper use by Ask our service centers for repair as ignoring this indication soon as possible N CAUTION There is a possibility of personal injury or physical loss resulting from improper use by ignoring this indication Follow all safety instructions Stop using it when it malfunctions Instruction Manual Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine Store this instruction manual in a safe place Symbol means Pay attention
22. Settings for detail 12S Rev Basic Operation Splicing procedure To make a good splice the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the 12S 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 1 Fibers loaded in the splicer move forward toward each other The fiber forwarding motion stops at a certain position shortly after the cleaning arc is performed 2 Next the cleave angle and end face quality are checked If the measured cleave angle is greater than its set threshold or fiber chipping is detected the buzzer will sound and an error message warns the operator Cleave Angle Shape Fiber Offset L 1 0 OK R 0 1 OK 0 2um How to operate Left and Right cleave angle Offset 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 QCleaveShapeNG Large Cleave Angle Cleave Angle gt Pause after cleave angle check and fiber alignment can be set disabled oee section Splice Settings for detail gt The cleave angle threshold can be changed See section Splice Menu EL gt The cleave angle error
23. Type Sleeve Type 60mmS Mode Title 1 Mode Title 1 ITO TUS Mode Title 2 Mode Title 2 240 FP O3 Heat Time b Heat Temperature Heat Temperature 240 C Finish Temperature Finish Temperature 0 100 C N Move Cursor Select TA Change Apply Exit esc Exit ENT key Heater mode parameters Sets sleeve type List of all heating modes are displayed Select a mode in Sleeve type P the list and this is copied to a user programmable mode Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the monitor Mode Title 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 Sets heating time from the beginning to the end cool down completion Heating time is automatically adjusted with l conditions such as ambient temperature Heating time may be longer or shorter than Heat time set Heat l Sets heating temperature Heat Time Sets the finish temperature The buzzer beeps after completion of the heating Finish Temperature Do not touch the shrunken sleeve after removing the fiber from the tube heater It may be hot Hot sleeves easily deform and can cause some residual stress at the splice point Use J plate to cool down the sleeve About heating of a connector splice part The heater of this splicer corresponds to connector It can be used for connectors from other c
24. UR Dua mOD cU PX pbDS vds 12 POWER SUDO 13 T rning Splicer ON A E s n eene tite EA EERE IAr EAEEREN 17 LCD Brightness adjustment eeseeseesessessssseeeneenee nennen 17 Splicer Stings CIBC K oucscces soccer sucezcu e ten depa iua drea 18 Change Or Ine Spice Mode E PR 18 Select of the Heater MOde ccccccccecceeceeseeeeceeteeseeeeeeeeeeeseceeseeeeeeeseseeteess 20 FFD ala UONvOl MOC REDE 22 PEG Call all OB licescuc d cantet e a tiie ett aditus vitai netos nat alae adatocsant 25 SPIGNO DlOCC sm REO LED SET 2f Stoning SHicCiINg B i i ILE EE DET 30 How to input Mode Title Comment Password eem 30 IDET POOR ICS TRE IMMER 31 FREMOVING Spliced TIDE T 31 Insertion of the protection sleeve 0 ccccccceceecececeeseeeeceeeeceeseeesaeeeteeseeeenaes 31 Heating protection sleeve cccccceccccecceeceececceceecueseeseecesaeceeceeseecesansensensaes 32 Maintenance of Splicing Quality 33 Cleaning and Checking before Splicing eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeee 33 Periodical Checking and CICANning ccccccecceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseeaeeees 35 SIGS SCT ING Ssh eet tess M RE 38 oplice Settings ccsccsscccceusssscoeccecsusssscceccessussseceeceussssseeees 39 SONG rN OCS capsasiseneiauiesenanickherseisuince ace herautavs
25. and call the service center for replacement Do not stack battery on top of AC adapter while charging e f 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 its 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 A 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 12S Rev Safety Information A CAUTIONS Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes Use only specifie
26. ated by calling this menu in the PAUSE or FINISH state 1 Select the Motor Drive Pressing key changes motor selection The name of the selected motor is displayed in the upper section of the screen 3 Press Up Down Arrow key to drive the motor in the desired direction Arrow key Arrow key 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 gt Display messages can be erased by pressing ENT key The message can be displayed by pressing ENTI key again gt Ifthe motor is moved too much with respect to the spliced fiber the fiber may break Maintenance Menu Diagnostic Test The 12S 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 2 and execute Diagnostic Test The following checks will be made Check Item LED Check and adjusts the brightness of the illumination Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether Dust Check they disturb fiber observation If contamination exists this function indicates the location Motor Motor Calibration Check the Motor Limit Sensor 000 the Motor Limit Sensor
27. bration Cleave Limit Limit Sets the threshold of cleave angle error in the Arc Calibration the threshold of cleave Sets the threshold of cleave angle error in the Arc Calibration error in the Arc Calibration Max Number sets the number of tests to finish the Arc Calibration with Test Tests Finished message Setting Menu Machine Settings 1 Press ENT key at READY PAUSE or FINISH screen and press SET key to display Setting Menu 2 Select Machine Settings in Setting Menu 3 Password will be required Enter the password 4 Select a parameter to be changed Machine Settings 1 Machine Settings Select the Machine ae in the ae Menu Buzzer Volume 5 Password sete ME O AVN SET N Language Set a language to displayed on the screen Select a language to be displayed The language that can be displayed changes by a software version and region code Buzzer Volume Set the sound volume of the buzzer Password Setting Changes the password to access the Splice Settings Maintenance Settings Machine Settings Menu Lock Settings menus The password is also used to unlock the power on password lock Maximum Characters 9 At the time of shipment from factory the password is set at 0 In the event you have forgotten your password contact the authorized distributor Password Setting ENTER SPACE DEL U LAT W BS X k INS AN Move Cursor
28. case for transportation and storage in order to protect it against humidity vibration and shock When requesting splicer repair please send it along with its accessories in its original carrying case 5 Note for Repair Please note the memory contents such as splicing results splice mode etc may be lost depending on the kind of repair Guarantee and Contact Address Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the authorized distributor or one of the following Fujikura Europe Ltd C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel 44 20 8240 2000 Service 44 20 8240 2020 Fax 44 20 8240 2010 Service 44 20 8240 2029 URL http www fujikura co uk 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 Asia Ltd 438A Alexandra Road 4208 03 Blk A Alexandra Techno Park SINGAPORE 119967 Tel 65 6 2711312 Fax 65 6 2780965 URL http www fujikura com sg Fujikura Ltd Optical Fiber amp Equipment Department International Sales amp 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
29. d electrodes e 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 9996 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 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 X the use of new resources and the amount of waste going for landfill can be minimised In the European Union do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste Contact your local authorities In other countries Recycling To recycle this product disassemble it first sort each part separately by material components and follow your local recycling regulations Disposal This product can be disposed of same as the standard electric poroducts Follow your l
30. d to maintenance Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu information The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance This section describes how to use the maintenance menu 1 Press key in READY PAUSE or FINISH state Press SET key to display Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu2 2 Select a function to perform Splice Settings Select Splice Mode PAUSE Auto Start Memory Splice Memory Comment AV M ove Cursor sET Next Page key t key Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu2 4 NP 5 Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu 2 Replace Electrodes Diagnostic Test Dust Check Arc Calibration Stabilize Electrodes Clear Arc Count Motor Calibration Motor Drive Maintenance Info AW Move Cursor Select AV Move Cursor seT Next Page Esc Exit set Next Page key Maintenance Menu 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 Replace Electrodes 2 Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power Press 1 Turn the splicer Power OFF and hold ENT key till the LED color changes from green to red 3 Remove the old
31. 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 128 Rev Safety Information A 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 S 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 e Do not charge battery with other methods than instructed e Do not discard battery into an incinerator or fire e Do not charge or discharge battery near a flame or under direct sunlight e Do not excessively shake or jar the battery e f battery leaks of liquid residue be careful handling the battery so the liquid does A 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
32. ditions 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 MED Sets MFD of the fibers This MFD value is taken into account for estimating splice loss Estimating This amount influences the splice loss estimation When there is the Coef difference between actual splice loss and estimated loss adjust this value Proof Test If Proof Test is set to ON a proof test is performed upon opening the wind protector after splicing or by pressing the key Minimum Loss BL Menus change when Select Splice Mode is set to SM AUTO NZ AUTO DS AUTO and MM AUTO mode Memory This splicer stores up to 2 000 splicing results Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode Splice Results Reference or Elimination Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed Comments can be added or edited E Memory Data can be downloaded by USB Refer to instruction manual of Data Connection How to display the splice Result data 1 Select Memory in Splice Settings and select Splice Results and press ENT key to display Splice Results Menu Splice Settings Splice Result Select Splice Mode PAUSE Auto Start Splice Memory Comment Splice Result of Error Clear All Splice Results AW Move Cursor Select Exit key ENT key 2 Splice memory is displayed 3 Select memory number by moving
33. e by pressing key 2 Select the BLANK and press key to execute gt Mode No 1 cannot be erased gt Mode No 1 is automatically selected after erasing a splice mode Eg key Fiber Type Fiber Type Select the Fiber Type in the Edit Splice Mode Menu AUTO SM NZ DS Erase mode P Up Down Arrow key Select BLANK and key 2 3 SM AUTO 4 NZ AUTO 2 6 DS AUTO MM AUTO Splice Settings AUTO mode SM AUTO MM AUTO NZ AUTO DS AUTO AUTO SM NZ DS 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 List of splice modes stored in database Is displayed Aselected 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 Mode Title2 Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters Title2 is displayed at the Splice Mode Select menu An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected Loss Limit dum threshold loss limit An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected Offset Limit dee threshold offset limit Geane Lint An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right fiber end
34. e MFD is 7 to 9 um at wavelength near 1550 nm Automatic arc calibration doesn t work in this splice mode For splicing Multi mode fiber ITU T 6651 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 point doesn t look fat Profile type SMF ITU T G652 MFD 9 10 um Wave length 1310nm NZDSF ITU T G655 MFD 8 10 um Wave length 1550nm DSF ITU T G653 MFD 7 9 um Wave length 1550nm MMF ITU T G651 Core 50 0um 62 5 um Splice Settings Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters To edit parameters follow below steps 1 In Select Splice Mode menu move cursor to a splice mode to be modified Press key to display Edit Splice Mode menu 2 Move cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key to a parameter to be changed Edit Splice Mode Arc Time Arc Power STANDARD Arc Power 7000 STANDARD 30000 Arc Time 8000 ms 8000 ms Rearc Time 2000 ms AY m M SET Rearc Time ENT key 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 Thefiber classification of splice edit mode is chosen by the key Choose the same splice mode w
35. eater Menu Splice Settings Heater Menu 1 FL E E Pm LE n yu 4 y d Splice Settings Heater Menu Select Splice Mode Select Heater Mode PAUSE Auto Start Memory Splice Memory Comment N W ps PAT o EHA X pu i Al VOVe Uursol OCIeCcCL r3 Evit set Next Page key 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 Select Heater Mode Select Heater Mode I Selected Up Down Arrow key FPSO1 900 20 FPSOT DC 60 key 4 Check that the proper heater mode has been chosen on the READY screen READY FII SM AUTO 15mmS FPS01 400 15 How to operate gt When using a non Fujikura protection sleeve please set up parameter in separate heater modes gt When using a non Fujikura protection sleeve the intensity of a protection point cannot be warranty Heater Menu Referring to or Editing Heater Mode Tube heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed 1 Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in Select Heater Mode menu Press 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 Arrow key Arrow key ENT key ENT key Edit Heater Mode Edit Heater Mode Sleeve
36. ectrodes are in proper position Replace the electrodes Consult the authorized distributor Position No Arc Arc Discharge did not Discharge OCCUT Error Message List Message Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver If the blade is end face worn rotate the blade to a new position eee MIDI 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 the V groove or again If the error occurs again strip clean and cleave the clamp chip the fibers 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 e Check the condition of fiber cleaver If the blade is worn shape NG end face rotate the blade to a new position Arc P Assure the electrodes are in proper position Discharge end hes arg lS Execute the Stabilize Electrode function Delayed y 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 f using the Other mode adjust or initialize Overlap Overlap setting setting For normal splice mode the overlap is fixed and can
37. electrodes 3 Turn the splicer Power ON 2 Replace the old electrodes To remove and replace the electrodes Power Off s3 Exit i Remove the electrode cover and loosen screw located on electrode holder li Take electrode out of electrode holder Electrode is fit in electrode holder 5 b 4 Attach th deeem Tighten the screw Tighten Tighten the screw screw den Install the new electrode _ Install the new electrode the new electrode Install the new electrodes with care do not hit the electrode tips i Fit the electrode in the electrode holder li Place the electrode holder on the splicer and tighten screw e Apply tightening torque of 200CNm when tightening screw to fix electrode gt Make sure the electrodes are attached firmly after tightening screws Maintenance Menu 5 Turn on the power prepare and load a non cleave fibers into the splicer and press ENT key After executing the arc calibration the splicer will repeat arc discharge 30 times in succession 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 l
38. er 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 isn gt Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used Not Good Good gt Do not putfingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result gt After pressing it only half way down releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may result in bad cleaving quality 12S Rev Basic Operation Loading fiber to splicer 1 Open the wind protector 2 Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide holes in the fiber 7 Electrode NS mJ Fiber Holder Guide pin Electrode Be careful of a fiber tip to Set so that a fiber tip comes to v groove and electrode red frame area gt Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber end face quality 3 Close wind protector Although a splicing starts connection operation automatically we recommend you to carry out an arc discharge inspection before splicing Refer to the following clause for the Arc Calibration inspection point 128 Rev Basic Operation Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature humidity and pressure are constantly changing which creates variabili
39. eshold is independently set for arc calibration See section Maintenance Settings to change cleave angle threshold 3 The ARC Calibration after pressing ENT key 12S_Rev1 Basic Operation Good message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed Press ESC key to exit Arc Calibration Result Power Position The arc power and the standard gap set position are calibrated adequately Exit Result Good Not Adequate message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large Press ENT key to perform arc calibration or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed Arc Calibration Result Power Position The arc condition were not adequate It is necessary to perform this function again Prepare and load left and right fibers into the splicer lt Retry Exit Result Not Adequate gt n 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 its iterations are completed without receiving the message gt Number threshold can be set so that Test Finish message is displayed after specific number of arc calibrations is performed See section Maintenance
40. factor value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing The arc power value will not change in the splice modes Operation procedure 1 Select Arc Calibration in Maintenance Menu 2 to display Arc Calibration screen 2 Press key 3 Set prepared fibers onto the splicer Arc Calibration Prepare and load left and right fibers into the splicer Use standard SMF ITU T G652 fiber for Arc Calibration gt Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration Dust on the fiber surface affects arc calibration Eg gt Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter Cleave Limit in splicing modes Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration See section Maintenance Settings to change cleave angle threshold 4 The ARC Calibration after pressing ENT key Maintenance Menu Good message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed Press ESC key to exit Arc Calibration Result Power Position The arc power and the standard gap set position are calibrated adequately Exit Result Good Not Adequate message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large Press ENT key to perform arc calibration or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed Arc Calibration Result Power Position The arc condit
41. g on splice mode certain parameters cannot be changed C f Arc discharge D Motor move A Prefuse Power B Arc Power C Cleaning Arc D Prefuse Time E Overlap F Arc Time G Taper Wait Time H Taper Time related to Taper Length Taper Speed J Rearc Time Splice Settings Select Splice Mode Database of splice mode Spice Mode Descripion S 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 NZ 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 DS fiber ITU T G 653 DS AUTO The amount of heat applied
42. gs Refer to Machine Settings function 6 Battery indicator is not displayed At the time of AC adaptor use a battery indicator is not displayed on a screen Questions and Troubleshooting Splicing Operation 1 Error message appears on monitor Refer to Error Message List function 2 Inconsistent splice loss High splice loss Clean the V grooves fiber clamps wind protector mirrors and objective lenses Replace the electrodes High Estimated Loss error message section in the Error Message List If the fiber has curl or bend memory position the fiber so the crown curve of the memory is turned downward The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle arc conditions and fiber cleanliness If the splice loss is still too high or inconsistent after performing the above mentioned remedies contact the authorized distributor Regular service at least once a year is recommended to maintain high splicing 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 power saving state Refer to Machine Settings function 5 Splicer power suddenly turned
43. ice Mode PAUSE OFF Auto Start OFF Memory Splice Memory Comment FUJIKURA 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 60mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve FP 03 Such as Fujikura FP 03 or FP 03M protection sleeves A0mmS For standard 60mm protection sleeve B Such as Fujikura FP 03 40mm or FP 03M protection sleeves dibus 2I Note Cleave length 8mm For standard 40mm protection sleeves FP 04T Such as Fujikura FP 03 L 40 FPS01 400 15 interference length of 5 mm or less FPS01 900 20 interference length of 6 mm or less uA eon Fuse connect splice 45mmS The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after shrink Tension Sleeve Prepare fiber DAMET eran Diameter Form adaptation member length length of a result FP 03 250 900um FP 03 40mm 250 900um FP 04T 250 900um FPS01 400 15 FPS01 900 20 The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink vary depending on the diameter of the fiber Outer tube Tension member Sleeve length gt Heater Menu Selecting Heater Mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used 1 Press key in READY PAUSE FINISH state and press SET key to display H
44. ion were not adequate It is necessary to perform this function again Prepare and load left and right fibers into the splicer Retry sc Exit Result Not Adequate gt n 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 its iterations are completed without receiving the message gt Number threshold can be set so that Test Finish message is displayed after specific number of arc calibrations is performed See section Maintenance Settings for detail Maintenance Menu 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 two motors Operation Procedure 1 Select the Motor Calibration in the Maintenance Menu 2 2 Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press ENT key 3 Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated Upon completion Maintenance Menu 2 is displayed Wi gt Perform this function when Fat or Thin error has occurred Maintenance Info The maintenance information on this equipment can be checked Maintenance Info Arc Count Total Count Last Authorized Service 2012 11 09 Next Authorized Service 2013 11 09 Select the Maintenance Info The following information i
45. is too short MOLAT The taper speed or taper verrun ae Backward time is set too high ZR Motor Overrun Only occurs in manual motor operation Backward Unable to start splicing T Close Cover when the wind protector The Splicer automatically starts splicing after opens closing the wind protector The wind protector is opened during splicing Press RESET key after closing the wind i protector operation ZL ZR Motor Motor might be Consult the authorized distributor Trouble damaged Strong Unable to calibrate due Arc Power to strong arc Waak x jasbletocahbrate dua Replace the electrodes by using the Replace Electrodes function in If this does not Arc Power to weak arc ir eliminate the problem consult the authorized Too Left Right Unable to calibrate due ATC to poor arc field position too far left or Right Adjust the taper parameters in the splice mode Cover Open distributor Execute the Motor Calibration function If The fiber stuff amount is using other splice modes check the Overlap Fiber SHIRE setting in the splice mode PERAS pee Check the Prefuse Power and Prefuse Time pre fuse time is set too in th i d high settings in the splice mode L R Bad Fiber The fiber is not set Press key and re position the fiber correctly at the bottom of again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the the V groove V groove Assure the el
46. isplayed Upon inputting the appropriate mode the selected splice mode stored in database area is copied to a selected splice mode in user programmable area is displayed at the Splice Mode Select menu An error message Is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected threshold loss limit An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected threshold offset limit An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold cleave limit Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left or right fiber exceeds the selected threshold cleave shape 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 sets the end face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of aligning and pre fusion discharge Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes oplice 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 oets 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 axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor If Prefuse Power is set too high fiber end faces are
47. ithin splice mode mw 2 W 3 5 Fiber Type Edit Splice Mode Fiber Type SM AUTO 1 AUTO X SM NZ DSH 2 SM AUTO E 3 NZ AUTO Mode Title 1 SM AUTO 4 BS AUTO o oS oF MM AUTO 6 SM Mode Title 2 AV Move Cursor Select set Next Page Exit 2 Since the following display will come out if the key is pressed after selection Press the ENT key after a check Fiber Type All parameters in this mode will be reset to original factory values Splice Settings Editting or erasing splice mode How to create splice mode There are necessary splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered and all the other modes are displayed BLANK Follow the below steps to add a splice mode Select a BLANK splice mode and press SET key Typical splice modes stored in the splicer database are displayed Select one splice mode to be copied Press ENT key to execute Press key to verify the fiber type is named in the specific splice mode Select the BLANK in the Ub Down p Down Arrow key Select Splice Mode key Edit Splice Mode Fiber Type 2 AUTO SM NZ DS N li rU 3 SM AUTO o splice or heater mode in this area 4 NZ AUTO input new mode 5 DS AUTO 6 MM AUTO P key Fiber Type How to erase splice mode oplice mode can be erased Follow the below steps to erase splice mode 1 Select the specific splice mode and press SET key to go to Edit Splice Mode menu Select Fiber Typ
48. leaning 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 Placing protection sleeve over fiber Place the protection sleeve over the Right side fiber E 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 f ya Fiber protection sleeve 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 Stripping Cleaning Eg gt Usea high quality alcohol greater than 99 pure 12S_Rev1 Basic Operation Set the fiber onto fiber holder Set the fiber onto the fiber holder with the fiber sheath 3mm from the end of the fiber holder and then close the fiber holder lid Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating refer to figure below its gt Selecta suitable fiber holder based on the fiber coating diameter gt If fiber coating has some memory curl place fiber so that the curve of memory is turned downwards Fiber Cleaving To unlock the cutting lev
49. ly inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation To clean the clamp chips do the following Fiber clamp chips 1 Open the wind protector 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 05 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 blade or clamp pads with cotton swab moistened with alcohol Clamp Pad G A Clamp Pad Arc Calibration See Section Maintenance Menu Maintenance of Splicing Quality Periodical Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended Cleaning of Objective Lens Cover If the surface of the objective lens cover becomes dirty inaccurate observation of the fiber position may occur resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation Therefore clean objective lens cover Otherwise dirt may accumulate and become impossible to remove To clean the objective lens cover do the following 1 Before cleaning the objective lens cover always turn off the splicer 2 Gently clean the lens cover with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the lens cover su
50. message can be ignored by pressing key to go on to the next step To disable the cleave angle error See section Splice Settings for detail gt Cleave angle during the splicing operation can be hidden See section Splice Settings for detail 128 Rev Basic Operation 4 Cladding axis offset measurements can be displayed and after completion of arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers 5 Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated These factors are taken into account to calculate or estimate splice loss The calculation is based on certain dimensional parameters such as MFD If either the cleave angle measured or the estimated splice loss exceeds its set threshold an error message is displayed If the spliced fiber is detected as abnormal the Fat Thin or Bubble error message is displayed lf no error message is displayed but the splice looks poor by visual inspection through the monitor it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning FINISH TTL LOSS 0 00dB ha Cleave Angle Shape Fiber Offset L 1 0 OK R 0 1 OK 0 2um gt 0 1pm How to operate 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 gt Restriction of the number of times of additional arc discharge ca
51. n Change the fiber image from X Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing Xi 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 4 No arc power change after Arc Calibration An internal factor is calibrated and adjusted for the specific arc power selected The displayed arc power in each splice mode does not change The calibration results affect all splice modes 5 Method to input different comments after each splice in splice results data See section Splice Memory Comment 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 1
52. n be set up Since excessive additional arc discharge becomes the cause of worsening Wis splice intensity and a splice loss it can forbid the arc discharge more than the suitable number of times Refer to Setting Menu for details gt Splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts This is considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss gt To change threshold for estimated splice loss or fiber angle see section Wi Splice Mode gt 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 128 Rev Basic Operation Splice loss increase Cause and remedy Symptom Axial offset Dust on v groove or L fiber clamp chip Clean v groove and fiber clamp chip Fiber angle Dust on v groove or _ fiber clamp chip Clean v groove and fiber clamp chip mar Mia Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Combustion Bad ane enG Iae2 Check the cleaver quality t Dust still present after Clean fiber thoroughly or Increase Cleaning Arc Time cleaning fiber or cleaning arc Bubbles r end face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Prefuse power too low or prefuse time too Increase Prefuse Power and or Prefuse Time short separation jhe SIOmng 100 Perform Motor Calibration oF Prefuse power too Decrease Prefuse Powe
53. n of the stripped fiber fiber part is too long end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave R Too Long HR SEG Fiber Dust or dirt is on the ength 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 Baes Ground sDuster dint is on the Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens or the objective lens or the wind mirror if dust or dirt exists Y Dark protector mirror Back Ground 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 surface and cleave Dust or dirt is on the Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens if dust objective lens or dirt exists L Too Dusty Fiber R Too Dusty S Fiber Cleaning Arc time is too Set the Cleaning Arc time to 150ms When short or OFF splicing carbon coated fibers set to 200ms Error Message List Error l Reason Solution Message ZL Motor The fiber is not set Overrun correctly at the bottom of Press 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 Camerass field of view end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave Overrun The cleave length bare length Forward fiber part
54. not be adjusted Too much Execute Motor Calibration function in the maintenance Overlap setting menu to calibrate the stuff amount Too Tapering Too much fiber If using the taper splice function the error message may Check the condition of fiber cleaver When the blade is end face worn rotate the blade Bubble Fat Fiber f 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 Prefuse power or time is set too low 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 ine too shori Dust still present after cleaning fiber or cleaning arc or OFF Clean fiber thoroughly or Increase Cleaning Arc Time 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 e 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
55. o turn ON OFF the power Power key To adjust the brightness of the monitor screen at the ready state These arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the Up Down items at the menu state or to change the value or letter of Arrow Keys the discharge conditions and comments During manual motor control these arrows serve as the Backward and Forward keys to operate the motors furar HEAT To start the heating process by the tube heater Heat Key To quit from any state except the heating process by tube BESEL heater After pressing this key the splicer will return to the TAREA ready state with a beep sound To change the X Y view image and display the data at the ESC 5 11 7 2 Ready Pause Finish state Escape Key To quit from input data at the Menu state ENT To open the menu at the Ready state To select the command and decide the parameter at the menu state To start the splicing operation or to go through to the sai at PAUSE state iiio d To move the cursor direction of arrow at menu state Enter Key 128 Rev 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 Use a work tray Position of belt to attach If a work tray is taken out and a belt was used it can work as a simple working table The carr
56. ocal disposal regulations 12S_Rev1 This fusion splicer 12S is a fusion splicer which can connect a single optical fiber Moreover a new function was added and made the 12S splicer much improved in versatility In order to master 12S please read this instruction manual General information Introduction Splice mode The 125 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 Automatic arc calibration function This function calibrates the arc power at every splice When the automatic arc calibration function is enabled performing the Arc calibration function before a splice operation is not necessary The automatic arc calibration function works in AUTO modes only It doesn t work in the standard splice modes When using those modes performing Arc calibration before splicing is strongly recommended 128 Rev General information New function of 12S Corresponds to connector splice The connection of a field assembly optical connector by heating of a protection sleeve can be performed by a 12S Moreover versatility is impr
57. 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 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 6 Method to initialize arc condition of Splice mode Refer to Initialization in the edited parameter in Splice Settings Questions and Troubleshooting 7 Error message can be over ridden See Section Splice Settings to not allow error message override 8 Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time he settings cannot be changed in AUTO modes If using the Other Mode the Arc Power and 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 Settings The fiber angle is not displayable in the SM DS MM or AUTO mode 11 Incorrect splice mode selected and used in AUTO mode he AUTO mode can detect only standard SM DS MM and NZDS fibers When splicing specialty fibers the AUTO mode may identify them incorrectly Questions and Troubleshooting Tube heating Operation 1 Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely Extend the heating time Refer to Heater Mode 2 Heater
58. ompanies by changing 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 Setting Menu Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set 1 Press key in READY PAUSE and FINISH state and press SET key to display Setting Menu Select Splice Settings in Setting Menu to display Splice Settings menu Password will be required Enter the password Select a parameter to be changed Press ENT key to change values Change value by pressing Up Down key then press ENT key to enter Splice Settings ote CoU ENT key Splice Settings Select the Splice Settings in Enable the Setting Menu Enable Enable Enable Setting Menu parameter list Description Ignore Splicing Error Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from finishing its operation Splice loss estimation is not displayed operator must press reset to Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from continuing splice sequence requires operator to re prep fibers Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from continuing splice sequence requires operator to
59. ons Alcohol Pot W 12 E AP 01 Option parts Fiber Holder For 250um coating For 900um coating FH 60 250 FH 60 900 128 Rev Description of Products Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Tools diameter 0 25mm 0 9mm Standard sleeve 60mm length FP 03 40mm length FP 03 L 40 Fiber protection sleeves Micro sleeve Micro sleeve 15mm length FPS01 400 15 20mm length FPS01 900 20 Primary coat stripper PS 02 Jacket stripper JS 01 Fiber stripping tools Fiber Holder FH 60 250 Fiber Holder FH 60 900 Fiber Holder z Option p p Fiber Fiber Cleaver CT 05 cleaving Cleave length 10mm fixed tools Coating3mm Glass10mm Fiber Alcohol Pot AP 01 cleaning with alcohol purity gt 99 tools Lint free tissue or gauze 12S Rev Description of Products Structure M Tube heater m Ti gt Guide Pin P z IL Tut 3 b 0 o Clamp 2 A r E o e A v e yes RESET SET Electrode cover Objective lens Holder Base ie Electrode vano MI Td oo NS Electrode Electrode holder a AT Protector Protector USB port AC power port 128 Rev Description of Products Operation of Sheet Key The outline view of a sheet key ON OFF key UP DOWN key key key HEY RESET SEI MEM key key RESET key Key Key Indicates ON OFF T
60. osed Fibers should be prepared and placed into the splicer in advance A situation can be checked after splicing with this machine Splice Memory comment can be added to the memory saved at the time of the end Comment of connection Splice Settings 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 e Parameters for controlling arc discharge e Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss e Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures e 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 gt Howto select the Splice Mode AUTO and others Use this mode if the fiber type is identified 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 Dependin
61. oss 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 Stabilize Electrodes Prepare and load a non cleaved long fiber into the splicer Execute Exit 2 Set prepared and load a non cleaved long fibers in the splicer 3 Press key and the splicer begins to stabilize the electrodes in the following Ways Repeats short arc discharge four times to measure the arc position Perform 30 cycle continuous discharge to stabilize the electrodes 4 After completing stabilization always perform an additional Arc Calibration Clear Arc Count This function enables the stored number of arc discharges to be reset 1 Select the Clear Arc Count 2 As the confirmation screen Is it OK to clear appears press ENT key to clear gt This function is included in the Replace Electrodes function Wis gt The number of arc discharges in the Total Arc Count field displayed on the Maintenance Info screen cannot be reset Maintenance Menu Motor Drive The two motors incorporated in the splicer can be manually operated individually In the course of splicing the motors can also be oper
62. ot performed Exchange for New BTR 10 128 Rev Basic Operation How to check remaining battery capacity Press JON OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on If splicer is already equipped with the battery turn splicer ON Power source of Battery is automatically identified and the remaining battery capacity is displayed on the READY screen Remaining Remaining battery capacity batte READY screen display i E 65 9595 SM AUTO 40 65 Less than 15 The battery residual quantity indicator on a screen is a near standard When working in battery operated we recommend you to charge before work The battery residual quantity indicator depends on the environmental condition and the degradation of battery life based on use The battery residual quantity indicator on a screen is only as a guide E gt In order to increase the number of fiber splices and times of heating please change to a power saving mode setup 128 Rev Basic Operation Replace the Battery pack gt When batteries are exchanged be sure to work in the state of OFF of a power supply If hot swapping is performed failure of splicer or a battery will be caused 1 Turn Off splicer Two screws which have secured the battery cover of the bottom of a main part are loosened Phillips screwdriver 3 The main part of a battery pack is pulled out Insertion of a battery pack BTR 1
63. oved by portability Corresponds to Short length splice PN v Q 3 E In addition to the standard splice splice of 5 mm interference also recently became possible Ws gt A specialized tool is needed in order to perform 5 mm prepared Cleave 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 Using of work tray The work tray can be used immediately when removed from the inside of a main part storage carrying case can be used Moreover the carrying case can be used as a working table Upgrade of software The software of 12S is upgradable from on the Internet Please install Data Connection in attached CD manual 128 Rev Description of Product Components of Splicer Standard Equipment The standard equipment of the splicer is the following Check the equipment items mentioned of list Standard Package List Fusion Splicer Carrying Case CC 29 po D AC adapter gt Instruction Manual uS ID AC cord ACC Spare Electrodes N Quick Reference Guide Screw Driver ELCT2 12 Q 12SE SD 01 Warning and Cauti
64. r and or Prefuse high or prefuse time too long C Time Fat Fiber stuffing too Decrease Overlap and perform Motor much Calibration ibo PIC POWEL HG Perform Arc Calibration adequate Some arc parameters Adjust Prefuse Power Prefuse Time or not adequate Overlap Some arc parameters Adjust Prefuse Power Prefuse Time or 1 Line not adequate Overlap I gt 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 t 128 Rev Basic Operation Storing splicing results Splicing results is stored in memory EL After the 2000th result is stored 2001st splice result is written over 1st result Storing results automatically The splice result is automatically stored in memory when 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 certain comment is recorded the same comment is recorded into subsequent splice results To change comments see the next paragraph How to input Mode Title Comment Password Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title Comments Password 1 Move the cursor by pressing Up Down Arrow key SET key and press ENT key to input the selected character If an incorrect character is
65. r 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 oafety 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 128 Rev Safety Information A 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 f
66. re is a possibility of fracturing if an excessive tension starts gt Check that the splice point is located in the center of a protection sleeve Wis gt Check whether the twist has occurred on the right and left fiber Atension member is designed to rest below a splice point H Insert protection sleeve i u I e ws Dust in protection sleeve DOE DA EO EE oplice point position shift 128 Rev Basic Operation Heating protection sleeve 1 Transfer fiber with protection sleeve to tube heater gt Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve es gt Make sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is placed on bottom 2 Place fiber with protection sleeve in tube heater Pressing the clamp pin with the fiber makes the lid closed SET E gt If key is pressed during tube heating the HEAT LED blinks If HEAT key is pressed again the tube heating process is aborted The buzzer beeps and the HEAT LED orange color turn off when tube heating is completed 4 Open tube heater lids and remove protected fiber from the tube heater Apply some tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater gt Protection sleeve may stick to bottom plate of heater Use a cotton swab to e help remove sleeve from heater gt Since it gets very hot in the heater and the sleeve will get hot you should not
67. re prep fibers Others Forward closer to gap set as soon as wind protector is closed The re arcing process sometimes improves the splice loss but Max Num of sometimes worsens it Re arcing decreases the splice strength Rearcs With this function it is possible to limit the number of re arcs or to disable re arc discharge Setting Menu Maintenance Settings The parameter about warning and a maintenance item can be changed 1 Press key in READY PAUSE and FINISH state and press SET key to display Setting Menu 2 Select Maintenance Settings in Setting Menu to display Maintenance Settings menu Password will be required Enter the password Select a parameter to be changed Press ENT key to change values 5 Change value by pressing key then press ENT key to enter o Maintenance Settings Maintenance Settings Electrode Caution 2000 ENT key Select the Maintenance Electrode Warning 2500 Settings in the Setting Menu CleaveLimit 3 0 Max Number of Tests 3 AV Move Cursor Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item Description Electrode A setup of the number of times of Caution can be performed Electrode Caution If a preset value is exceeded it will be indicated by alarm on display A setup of the number of times of Warning can be performed election werning If a preset value is exceeded it will be indicated by alarm on display Arc Cali
68. rface with a clean dry swab EL gt Remove electrodes before cleaning objective lens gt JDonothit or touch the tip of the electrode when cleaning Objective Lens Cover 3 The lens cover surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges 4 Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen Perform the Dust Check procedure Maintenance of Splicing Quality Rotating CT 05 Cleaver 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 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the blade lock screw 2 Rotate the circular blade 1 16th of a turn 3 Tighten the blade lock screw n gt When rotating the blade do not touch the cutting edge Move the blade with a e thin cotton swab for easy and safe rotation Blade Height Adiustment After the circular blade has been rotated a complete revolution 16 positions its height needs to be adjusted to compensate for the wear 1 Push the slide button until it locks 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
69. s displayed Displays the serial number of the splicer Version Version Displays the version number of the software Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement Arc Count Performing the function Replace Electrodes or Clear Arc Count resets this parameter to zero Total Total Count Total Count Displays the total number of arc discharges the total number Displays the total number of arc discharges arc discharges puMenieee Displays the date of last authorized service ervice jmd monies Displays the scheduled date of next authorized service Error Message List Press 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 Model name of the splicer Serial number of the splicer Error message Error code if shown Situation when the error occurs essage L Too Long Fiber he cleave length bare Confirm the setting positio
70. s 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 The Arc Power is fixed at STANDARD for AUTO modes Arc Power The Arc Power is changed automatically Arc Ti Arc Time is fixed at 6000ms This is automatically set depending on the e cladding illumination during Arc Discharge 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 Beare ne Splice loss may be improved by an additional rearc discharge in some cases The duration of this additional arc can be changed by this parameter Menus change when Select Splice Mode is set to SM NZ DS and MM B mode Splice Settings Standard mode SM NZ DS MM Splicing parameters standard modes In other sp lice 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 Fiber Type Mode Title Mode Title2 Loss Limit Offset Limit Cleave Limit Cleave Shape Error Cleaning Arc Gap Gapset Position Prefuse Power Prefuse Time Overlap A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is d
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72. touch the sleeve immediately after heating 5 Visually inspect the finished sleeve to verify no bubbles or debris dust is present in the sleeve 128 Rev 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 Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below Cleaning V grooves lf 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 1 Open the wind protector 2 Clean the bottom of the V groove A J with an alcohol moistened thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the V groove with a J b clean dry swab V grooves gt Be careful to not contact the electrode tips 3 If the contaminants in the V groove cannot be removed with an alcohol moistened thin cotton swab use a cleaved fiber end face to dislodge contaminants from the bottom of the V groove Repeat step section 2 after this procedure p Prepared fiber gt Cotton swab Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips lf contaminants are present on the clamp chips proper clamping may not occur resulting in poor quality splices The fiber clamp chips should be frequent
73. ttings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Descriptions Power On Option Opening Title1 Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on Max number of characters 15 Opening Title Opening Title2 15 Opening Title2 Power On A password is required at splicer boot up in order to operate it Setting Menu Menu Lock Settings 1 Select Menu Lock Settings in the Setting Menu Password input screen is displayed 2 Input Password See Section Machine Settings on how to input password 3 Change a parameter value Menu Lock Settings Edit Enable Select Enable Edit Enable Select Enable Used for Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain functions Splice Mode Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of splice modes Heater Mode selecting of heater modes Splice Result Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized erasing of splice Clear result data on the memory Splice Settings Splice Settings Menu cannot be edited if this is set to Edit PS Disable Maintenance Settings Machine Settings Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized adjusting Turn Off Time Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized changing of the power saving function Power On Option oetting to Disable prevents unauthorized power on option Maintenance Menu Setting to Disable prevents various functions relate
74. ty 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 W 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 change the arc power factor value The factor value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing The arc power value will not change in the splice modes Operation procedure Select Arc Calibration in Maintenance Menu 2 to display Arc Calibration screen 2 Set prepared fibers onto the splicer Arc Calibration Prepare and load left and right fibers into the splicer Use standard SMF ITU T G652 fiber for Arc Calibration Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration Dust on the fiber surface affects arc calibration Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter Cleave Limit in splicing modes Cleave angle thr
75. uming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury death or fire Make sure the generator is regularly checked and serviced e 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
76. ying case itself can be used as a working table Moreover original work environment can be made from dividing a work tray gt 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 In the case of use only with splicer Use in a location which does not have vibration a shock etc at the time of performing fusion splice work In work at the unstable place where a main part is shaky the possibility of damage from a fall becomes high 12S_Rev1 Basic Operation Power Supply This section describes the procedures for using the power supply with the equipment Splicer is operated with AC adapter ADC 19 or the internal battery Use the only external AC adapter ADC 19 and AC Coad ACC with Splicer AC Adapter ADC 19 AC Coad ACC AC Operation 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 19 Insert 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 electric shock or equipment damage and

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