IFS-15H User Manual - INNO Instrument America Inc
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1. ARC Fusion Splicer User Manual IFS 15 Please read this manual before operating your fusion splicer and keep it for future reference 2013 06 Rev 1 0 O Youdream fee we DESIGN IFS 15H oO O O OO WO WON 19 19 20 20 Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Technical specifications Applicable fiber type Splice loss Splice mode Heat oven Power supply Dimensions and weight Environment Other Chapter 2 Installation Safety warnings Safety warnings Maintenance and external care precautions Transport and storage precautions Installation Unpacking the splicer Optional accessories for IFS 15H Splicer description and functions Power supply Charge the battery How to check remaining battery capacity Battery refresh Heat oven Chapter 3 Basic Operation How to install cleaving table How to change fiber holder Turning splicer On 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 30 30 32 32 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 Adjust the monitor brightness Preparing the fibers Fiber preparation checklist How to make a splice Setting fiber in the fiber holder Inspecting the fibers Splice How to protect the splice Heating procedure Chapter 4 Splice Programs Displaying the active splice program Selecting a splicer program General splicing steps Pre fusion Fusion Splicing process Standard mode Chapter 5 Splice Option Setting parameters Cha2. It is difficult to identify the fiber core by using MM splice mode to splice There s dust or dirt on the fiber surface Prepare the fiber again There s dust or dirt on the fiber surface Execute the Dust check after the lenses and LEDs are cleaned Cleave angle limit is too low Increase the cleave angle limit to a decent value standard value 3 0 Fat Fiber Overlap too much Adjust overlap parameter Motor is not calibrated Calibrate and maintain the motor Thin Fiber Arc power too low Execute Arc Calibration The level of pre discharge is too high Decreased pre discharge or pre discharge time Insufficient overlap Adjust overlap parameter Appendix II 48 Appendix III Questions and troubleshooting Power does not turn off when pressing On Off button Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack lf the power saving function is not enabled battery power degrades quicker System setting Always enable it to conserve power usage If degradation appears memory effect or if the battery pack is stored for an extended period of time completely discharge it After discharge completion recharge the battery pack The battery pack has reached the end of its service life Install a new battery pack The battery pack uses chemical reaction The capacity de
3. again There s dust or dirt on the fiber surface Execute the Dust check after the lenses and LEDs are cleaned Fibers Mismatch The fibers of two sides are different type It may result in large splice loss if you continue to splice Please use the proper splice mode corresponding to the fibers Large Cleave Angle Bad fiber end face Check the condition of the fiber cleaver if the blade is worn rotate the blade to a new position or change a new one and then re prepare the fibers Cleave limit is set too low Increase the Cleave limit to an adequate limit standard 3 0 C Large Core Angle Core angle limit is set too low Increase the Core angle limit to an adequate limit standard 1 0 C Dust or dirt is on the V groove or the clamp chip Clean V groove and clamp chip Prepare the fibers and re load them Focus Error Too large axial offset gt 0 4m Re prepare the fibers The motor is not calibrated Execute Motor calibration Appendix II 47 Dust Error fiber core There s dust or dirt on the fiber surface Prepare the fiber again The lens or LEDs are coated in dust Execute the dust check after cleaning the lenses and LEDs Cleaning Arc time is too short Set the cleaning arc time to be 180ms It is difficult to identify the fiber core by using the method of core alignment to splice
4. and press to enter Select a function to perform Replace electrodes During arc process the oxide generated on the tips of electrodes It is recommended that the electrodes should be replaced after 2 000 arc discharges When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 2 000 a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power Using the electrodes without a replacement will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength Replacement procedure Execute Replace electrodes in Maintenance menu Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power Press and hold till the LED light goes off Remove the old electrodes Loosen screw located on electrode cover Take electrode out of electrode cover electrode fits into electrode cover Clean the new electrodes with alcohol impregnated clean gauze or lint free tissue and install them in the splicer Insert the electrode in the electrode cover Place the electrode cover on the splicer and tighten screw INNO Instrument recommends all operators to do stabilizing electrodes and arc calibration after electrodes replacing to keep good splice results and splice strength details will be described below 35 Stabilize electrodes In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions or after cleaning electrodes the arc power sometimes becomes unstable resulting in higher splice loss Especially whe
5. check the selected splice program Chapter 4 Splice Programs 26 General splicing steps This section explains the steps involved in automatic splicing process and describes how various program parameters are related to this process The normal splicing process can be divided into two sections pre fusion and fusion Pre fusion During pre fusion the splicer performs automatic alignment and focusing where the fibers are subjected to a low pre fuse current for cleaning purposes a pre fuse image is also taken At this point the user is informed of any problems recognized in the pre fuse image such as a poorly prepared fiber The splicer will then issue a warning before the fibers are fused together Fusion During fusion the fibers are joined together and subjected to five different cu rents as illustrated below An important parameter which changes during splicing is the distance between the fibers During pre fusion the fibers are apart With the current phase changing fibers are splicing gradually Splicing process Arc power and arc time are considered the two most vital parameters How those parameters affect the splicing process will be described in next section Splice option Below is a figure showing the arc discharge conditions relationship between Arc power and Motor motion These conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters listed below Depending on the splice mode certain parameters can
6. fiber thoroughly with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue Step 3 Cleave the fiber Cleave the fiber by high precision fiber cleaver In order to get excellent splice result high precision fiber cleaver should be used such as INNO Instrument VF 15H fiber cleaver And the cleave length also should be precisely controlled Note Always remember to slip a heat shrink sleeve onto either end of the fibers at the beginning of each fiber preparations Chapter 3 Basic Operation 21 Examples of cleaving lengths Tight secondary coating Primary coating C as a 210mm 210mm Use blue V grooves clamping on bare fibre Important From this point you must be very careful with the fibers to ensure that they do not become dirty again Avoid putting them down on a dusty working surface Avoid waving them around in the air e Check if the V grooves are clean if not wipe them clean Check if the fiber clamps are clean if not wipe them clean as previously stated preparing the fibers As previously stated preparing the fibers for splicing is one of the most important factors in the splicing process and must be carried out with the utmost care to minimize splice loss Therefore consult the checklist backwards to ensure that these steps should be carried out Fiber preparation checklist The correct V grooves are selected see chapter 7 Maintenance The fiber clamps and V grooves are clean A heat shrink
7. of fibers at the fiber stuffing stage Relatively small Overlap is recommended if the Pre fuse power is low while relatively large Overlap is recommended if the Pre fuse power is high Clean Arc Time 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 Preheat Arc Value Sets the power of the pre fuse arc which is an arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing If Pre fuse power is set too low axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor If Pre fuse power is set too high fiber end faces are fused excessively and splice loss gets worse Preheat Arc Time Sets the duration of the preheat arc Fuse Arc Value Set arc power Fuse Arc Time Sets arc time Chapter 4 Splice Programs 29 Splice Option Setting Parameters Select Splice option in Main menu Press Up and Down key to select a parameter to be changed Press Left and Right key to change values and press to confirm Parameter Description Auto Start f Auto start is set to On splicing starts automatically as soon as the wind protector is closed Fibers should be prepared and placed into the splicer in advance Pause 1 f Pause is set to On splicing operation pauses when fibe
8. sleeve is in place The fibers are stripped The fibers are clean The end faces are well cleaved The cleaving lengths are correct Chapter 3 Basic Operation 22 How to make a splice Setting fiber in the fiber holder Open the wind protect cover Raise the fiber clamps Place the fibers into V grooves Make sure the fiber ends are visible on the monitor a If the fiber ends are not visible the splicer will try to find them by moving the fibers horizontally The ends will be found if the fibers are placed within the mechanical movement range of the horizontal motors b If not an error message will be displayed The splicer will not find fiber ends that are placed above or below the imaging area c Normally this should only happen if the V grooves or the fibers are dirty or if the splicer is not well adjusted a b Cc Imaging area Fibre ends visible Fibre ends Fibre ends above on the monitor outside monitor and below monitor not possible to find automatically Note Make sure to avoid sliding the fibers along the V grooves but rather position them over the V grooves and then tilt them down into place see picture below I Clamp the fiber in position by lowering both sets of fiber clamps Close the safety shield 4 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 23 Inspecting the fibers Before continuing with splicing you should visually check the fibers in the monitor to make sure they are clea
9. the brightness of LED 2 Dust Check Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation If contamination exists this function indicates the location 3 Motor Calibration Automatically calibrates the motor speed 4 Arc Calibration Automatically calibrates the arc power factor and fiber splicing position Dust check During normal splicing the splicer observes fibers through image acquisition and processing Dust or contaminants on the cameras lenses and wind protector LEDs disturb disturbs 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 Select Dust check in Maintenance menu If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press again The splicer begins the dust check If contamination is discovered during the process the message Find dust on the will be displayed on the screen Press button two times the location of contamination will show on the screen Clean the wind protector mirrors and objective lenses and redo Dust check until the message Operation Completed is displayed Note If contamination still exists after cleaning the wind protector mirror and objective lenses please contact with the agent Motor calibration Motors are adjuste
10. Chapter 2 Installation 12 Installation Important Please carefully follow the instructions below Unpacking the splicer Check the belt and hooks for damage before taking the splicer out Lift the splicer by the lifting belt as show below eth sa IFS 15H Splicer Carrying Case High Precision Cleaver Shoulder Strap Cleaver Pouch Extra Electrode Battery Pack Cooling Tray CD Cable Fixture Sleeve Protector DC300 with Cleaning Brush Handling Strap Power Cable Cleaving Table AC Charger Tighten Screw Cigarette Lighter Cable Carrying Case Key Chapter 2 Installation 13 Documents not shown User manual Supplier s declaration of conformity Test protocol Optional accessories for IFS 15H AC adapter pack Note AC adapter pack should also be mentioned as standard or optional accessories Appendix III Splicer description and functions Loop Heat oven On Off button Control buttons Power supply Battery Display USB Terminal Serial port Connector for charging battery Chapter 2 Installation 15 Power supply Insert the battery into the power unit dock Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20 or greater before operation Install the battery as below Insert Release button Draw power supply module out Insert the Battery unit into the power unit dock until it clicks into place Chap
11. Use a cotton swab or a similar soft tip object to push and remove the sleeve Forgot password Please contact the sale agent 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 Forgot to load fibers while execute some specified function that fibers are needed Return key is invalid Open the wind protect shield load prepared fibers in the splicer and press Set to continue or press Reset Upgrading failure When users use the New U disk to upgrade the splice may not be able to correctly identify the upgrade file you need to re plug the U disk and restart the splicer Check if the upgrade file name and the format are correct lf you cannot solve the problems please contact the sale agent Other Please refer to the video in user s CD Appendix III 50 Over 70 Europe Branch Offce countries Exclusive distributors amp dealers companies Korea Head Office J China Branch Office USA Branch Office www innoinstrument com O m Copyright 2013 INNO Instrument Inc All rights reserved NNa Youdream amp s TORAK weDESIGN 65 3 Sangdaewon dong Jungwon gu Seongnam si Gyeonggi do 462 807 Republic of Korea Tel 82 31 742 8755 Fax 82 31 742 8799 Printed in Korea
12. creases at low temperature especially at lower than O degree C Error message appears on monitor Please refer to appendix II Inconsistent splice loss High splice loss Clean the V grooves fiber clamps wind protector mirrors and objective lenses Replace the electrodes Please refer to Appendix l The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle arc conditions and fiber cleanliness Monitor suddenly turned off The monitor will turn off after an extended period of splicer inactivity if the power saving function is enabled Press any key to return to the normal state Splicer power suddenly turned off without Low battery message The monitor will turn off after an extended period of splicer inactivity if the power saving function is enabled Press any key to return to the normal state Identify fibers error in AUTO mode AUTO mode is applicable for SM MM NZ fiber Errors may occurs while splicing special fibers 49 Mismatch between Estimated splice loss and Actual splice loss The estimated loss is a calculated loss so it can be used for reference only The optical components of the splicer may need to be cleaned Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely Extend the heating time Method to cancel heating process Press Heat key to stop during heating process The LED light will go off after pressing Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrinking
13. d protector after splicing or by pressing the set Loss Estimate Loss estimate should be regarded as a reference as the estimated splice loss may not be correct in some cases depending on the fiber properties Min Loss This amount is added to the estimated splice loss originally calculated When splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers a high actual splice loss may occur even with optimized arc conditions To make the actual splice loss concur with the estimated splice loss set the minimum value of estimate to the minimum optimized actual splice loss Loss Limit An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds the selected threshold loss limit Core Angle Limit An error message is displayed if the bend angle of the two fibers spliced exceeds the selected threshold core angle limit Cleave Angle Limit An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceed the selected threshold cleave angle limit Chapter 4 Splice Programs 28 Gap Position Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting Gap position towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD Gap Sets the end face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of aligning and pre fusion discharge Overlap Sets the overlap amount
14. d at the factory before shipping However settings can be changed in various reasons This function automatically calibrates the speed of all six motors Chapter 7 Maintenance Menu 37 Operation procedure Select Motor calibration in Maintenance menu Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press set button Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated The message Operation completed will be displayed if the operation is completed Note Perform this function when Fat or Thin error occurs or fiber aligning or focusing takes too much time 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 and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level However 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 to the 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 those problems Note Performing Arc calibration function changes the arc power Factor value The factor value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing The arc power value
15. e Overlap and not adequate E j i perform Motor calibration re eee Arc power not adequate Perform Arc calibration Thin Some arc parameters Adjust Pre fuse power not adequate Pre fuse time or Overlap a ins Some arc parameters Adjust Pre fuse power Pre fuse time or Overlap Note 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 Appendix 45 Appendix II During the splice operating process if the error messages is shown on the screen 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 Please contact with sale agent Error Message L Fiber Place Error R Fiber Place Error Reason The fiber end face is placed on the electrode centerline or beyond it Solution Press the Reset button Reload the fibers make sure fiber end face between v groove and the centre position of electrodes Propulsion Motor Overrun The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove which results in that the fiber offsets beyond motor formation range Press the Reset button and then re position the fiber at the bottom of the V groove Propulsion Motor Trouble Motor
16. e set as 3000 Software upgrading Select Upgrade software in Maintenance menu Connect the driver contains upgrading files to the USB port Press to upgrading automatically The splicer will restart after upgrading Chapter 7 Maintenance Menu 39 Other Functions amp Utilities 8 Data storage This splicer stores up to 2 000 splicing results Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode Display splice record Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed Comments can be added or edited Select Data storage Menu Select Display splice record and press button to display Data storage menu Clearing splicing results in memory Splicing results can be cleared by part or whole Select Clear splice memory and Input specific number begin number and end number of splicing results to be cleared Select Clear splice record and press to execute clearing Cancel data storage If you don t want to store the records select On in the Cancel data storage menu 40 System setting This menu is used to change system parameters and set user authority Parameter Buzzer Sets the volume of the buzzer Temperature Unit Sets the unit of temperature Automatic Heating Set this function On the splicer start to heat automatically when the spliced fiber placed into the heat oven Language Sets a language to be displayed
17. eater Control 5 Heater Temperature Heater Time Cooling Time Press A V buttons to move the cursor to a parameter to be changed and press lt to change values Press to save after editing Erasing a heater mode Enter Heating mode through Main menu Select Delete heater mode and press to enter Select the heater mode to delete and press to confirm Note The gray mode could not be deleted cause it is the initial mode that presented in the system 10mm 20mm Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Template Sets sleeve type List of all heating modes are displayed The selected mode will be copied to a user programmable mode Name Title for a heater mode expressed in some characters Note Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the monitor during the splicing heating process Max number of characters used is 5 Heater Sets the heater control sequence Control Long the protection sleeve over 30 mm Short the protection sleeve below 30mm Heat Temperature Sets heating temperature Heat Time Sets heating time from the beginning to the heating completed Cooling Time Cooling fan operating time Chapter 6 Heater Mode 34 Maintenance Menu F4 The splicer has a function to perform routine maintenance This section describes how to use the maintenance menu Press av to display W Maintenance menu
18. he splicer This may result in electric shock splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if they come into contact with the eye skin or are ingested Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket outlet immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults Fumes bad smell noise or over heating occurs Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet Splicer is damaged or dropped If any of these faults 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 injury or death Do not use compressed gas or canned air to clean the splicer They may contain flammable materials that could ignite during the electrical discharge Use only the AC adapter designed for this splicer Using an improper AC power source may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death or fire Proper AC power source is AC 100 240v 50 60HZz Check the AC power source before use Use the supplied AC power cord Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cord Keep the power cord away from heat source Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death o
19. ic splice mode give the customers great convenience For more information please contact your local distributor or visit our website at www innoinstrument com This manual explains the features specifications operation maintenance and warnings about IFS 15H The primary goal of this manual is to make the user as familiar with the splicer as possible Technical Specifications Applicable fiber type SM ITU TG 652 MM ITU TG 651 DS ITU TG 653 NZDS ITU TG 655 ITU TG 657 Fiber count Single Applicable fiber cables 0 25mm 0 9mm 2 0mm 2 4mm 3 0mm Indoor cable Applicable fiber diameter Cladding diameter 80 150ym Coating diameter 100 3000um Splice loss Measured by cut back method relevant to ITU T standard SM 0 02dB MM 0 01dB DS 0 04dB NZDS 0 04dB G 657 0 02dB Splice mode Preset 12 splice mode Internal splice data storage 2000 Splicing time SM FAST mode 7s Heat oven Applicable protection sleeve 10mm 20mm 30mm 40mm 50mm 60mm s40mm thin sleeve Heating time 20 900s Cooling time O 180s Typical heating time 35s Heater mode 32 heat mode preset 8 heat mode Heat oven IFS 15H Special Heat Oven detachable heater part for splice on connector Power supply Input power AC 100 240V 50 60HZ DC9 14V Li ion battery input DC 11 1V Completely charging time is about 3 hours Dimensions and weight Size Length x Width x Height 164mmx143
20. ice times as well as various parameters used when performing a splice Therefore it is essential to select the correct splice program in accordance with the type of fiber you want to splice There are a number of Pre defined splice programs for common fiber combinations see below However it is also easy to either modify or write new splice programs to further optimize the parameters for more unusual fiber combinations these are known as User defined programs List of pre defined splice programs No Name Auto MM AUTO SM AUTO DS AUTO NZ AUTO MM62 5_MM62 5 SM CALIBRATION DS CALIBRATION 9 NZ CALIBRATION 10 MM ATT62 5um 11 SM ATTENUATION 12 NZ ATTENUATION 13 G657A_G657A ANOAAARWNH 25 Displaying the active splice program The active splice program is always displayed at the top of the screen see below The splicer uses this program when you press Confirm in main menu Displaying the active splice program RO 3 SM ta Cancel amp conim F menu O irt amp uon Splice Mode 2 Edit Splice Mode Press Up and Down button to select the splice mode and press O to confirm MM_AUTO NMMAUTO 3 SMAUTO SMAUTO DS AUTO DSAUTO 5 NZAUTO NZAUTO MM62um MM625_MM625 DSDS DS CALIBRATION 9 NZNZ NZ CALIBRATION 10 GBSTA G657A_G657A j Okpa a gt Cancel amp Confirm ES Menu er UPION elect appropriate splice program Press Reset return to the initial interface to
21. might be damaged Consult your nearest sales agency Failed to Find The Fiber The fiber is not set correctly at Press the Reset button and End face the bottom of the V groove then re position the fiber correctly at the bottom of the V groove No Arc Arc Discharge does not occur Confirm the electrodes in proper Discharge position Replace electrodes Motor Overrun The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove Press the Reset button and then re position the fiber t at the bottom of the V groove Cannot Find the Edge of The Cladding The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove Press the Reset button and then re position the fiber at the bottom of the V groove Find Wrong Fiber Edges There s dust on the fiber surface Re prepare the fiber Clean the lens and protector mirror and then redo Dust check 46 Unidentified Type of Shock occurred to the splicer Execute Motor calibration Fibers during the splicing process If the problem still exist please contact the sale agent Contact of Fiber Overlap too much Adjust overlap parameter End faces Motor is not calibrated Calibrate and maintain the motor Focus Motor Overrun The fiber is misplaced Press the Reset button and then reposition the fiber correctly There s dust or dirt on the fiber surface Prepare the fiber
22. mmx139mm Weight 2 1kg battery included 1 8kg Environment Operating condition O 5000m above sea level O 95 relative humidity 10 50 C 15m s wind Storage condition 0 95 relative humidity 40 80 C Battery 20 30 C or long time storage Other Viewing method two camera and 4 3 inch color LCD monitor with high strength protection shield on the top 300x magnification for single X or Y view or 180x for both X and Y view Tensile test 1 96 2 25 N Terminals USB 2 0 for firmware upgrading Chapter 1 Technical Specifications Installation 2 Safety warnings and cautions As IFS 15H is designed for fusion splicing silica glass optical fibers it is very important that the splicer should not be used for any other purpose The splicer is a precision instrument and must be handled with caution Therefore you must follow all safety rules and general precautions in this manual Any behavior that not follow the warnings and cautions will break the safety standard about the fusion splicer and may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury INNO Instrument will not take the responsibility for those results caused by misuse Safety warnings Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist 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 sh
23. n and well cleaved To change between front view and back view press lt or gt If you find any defects as illustrated below remove the fibers and prepare again Dust on fibre Tag Chip Large gave Note The fibers are checked automatically when you press Set button The splicer automatically focuses the fibers and checks for damage or dust particles Splice Select the appropriate splicing mode described in detail in Chapter 4 Splice programs Selecting a splice program Press Set to start splicing Note If the splicer set as Auto mode the fibers splice once the protection shield closed How to protect the splice After splicing protect the joint by using a heat shrink sleeve and the heat oven which is mounted onto the splicer Heating procedure Open the heat oven lid Lift the left and right fiber clamps on the splicer Holding the heat shrink tube previously placed onto the fiber lift the spliced fibers and holding them taut move the heat shrink tube so that it is centered over the splice point Move both the fibers and the heat shrink tube over to the heat oven and place them in the oven clamps Press Heat to start After heating the led indicator will go out with buzzing Chapter 3 Basic Operation 24 Splice Programs 4 IFS 15H has an intuitive and simple but very powerful program structure Splice programs define arc currents spl
24. n 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 to set the arc power stable If many tests are needed to get the Test ok message appears in Arc calibration use this function as well Operation procedure Select Stabilize electrodes Load prepared fibers on V groove of the splicer for splicing Press set and start splicing to stabilize the electrodes as follows Repeats short arc discharge five times to measure the arc position Performs Arc calibration to calibrate the arc power Perform 40 cycle continuous discharge to stabilize the electrodes After completing stabilization always perform an additional Arc calibration Diagnostic test function IFS 15H has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the user 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 Maintenance Menu Focus Adjust Replace Electrodes Stabilize Electrodes 5 Diagnostic Test 6 LED Calibration 7 Dust Check 8 Motor Calibration 9 Arc Calibration Select Diagnostic test in Maintenance menu and execute Diagnostic test Chapter 7 Maintenance Menu 36 The following checks will be made ID Check Item Description 1 LED Calibration Measures and adjusts
25. not be changed Arc discharge L F Motor move M 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 I Taper Speed J Rearc Time Chapter 4 Splice Programs 27 Standard mode Parameter Description Template A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database Upon inputting the appropriate mode the selected splice mode stored in database area is copied to a selected splice mode in user programmable area Name Title for a splice mode expressed in up to seven characters Note Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters Title is displayed at Select splice mode menu Align Type Sets the aligning method for the fibers Core Aligns fibers by core position Clad Aligns fibers by center position of the cladding of the fiber Manual Aligns fibers manually Left Focus Rate Right Focus Rate Sets the focal point for fiber observation The focal point moves closer to the core when Focus value is increased Auto focus is strongly recommended as Focus optimization is very difficult Left and right fibers are focused independently even if they are a different fiber type dissimilar iber splicing Arc Adjust Sets to adjust arc power according to the fibers conditions Pull Test If Proof test is set to On a pull test is performed upon opening the win
26. ock or burn Note Only use specified electrodes for the fusion splicer Select Replace electrodes option to replace electrodes Turn the splicer off and disconnect the AC power cord or remove battery before replacing electrodes Discharging is prohibited before the electrodes are placed as a pair Do not disassemble or modify the splicer AC adapter battery or battery charger In particular do not remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device e g a fuse or safety switch incorporated into the design and manufacture of this equipment The equipment must be repaired or adjusted by an authorized technician or engineer Unauthorized repair may result in fire or electric shock Properly connect the AC power cord to the splicer inlet and wall socket outlet When inserting the AC plug make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals Engage by pressing the female plug into the splicer inlet and the male plug into the wall socket outlet until both plugs are fully seated Incomplete engagement may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death or fire Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist Risk of dangerous fire or explosion could result from the splicer s electrical arc in such an environment Do not operate splicer near hot objects in high temperature environments in dusty humid atmospheres or when water condensation is present on t
27. odes and preset 7 heating modes by INNO Instrument factory The others could be defined by users Select the one best suited for the protection sleeve used For each type of protection sleeve IFS 15H has its optimum heating mode These modes can be found in the database area for reference Copy the appropriate mode and paste it to the user programmable area The operator can edit the user programmable modes Data base 40mm For standard 40mm protection sleeves 60mm For standard 60mm protection sleeves Selecting heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used through the Heating mode menu Select Heating mode menu from Main menu Heater Mode 2 Edit Heater Mode 3 Delete Heater Mode Select Select heater mode menu 32 5 s0mm_ 41 50mm 840mm thin sieeve Press Up and Down to select the heater mode and press to confirm Cancel amp Conti EE venu O rT y uon Press Reset to return to the initial interface to check the heater mode selected Editing heater mode Tube heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed Edit Heater Mode 1 Select Heater Mode 2 Ect Henor Mode iS Confrm 3 Delete Healer Mode 1 20mm 24 30mm 31 40mm 41 50mm thin sleeve Press A V buttons to select the mode to be edited And press to confirm Chapter 6 Heater Mode 33 Edit Heater Modo Note H
28. on the screen Select a language to be displayed Monitor Position Sets the operational direction of splicer Front is for front monitor operation Rear is for rear monitor operation Refer to next page for detail Power On Option Sets the start up screen image and function This menu is secured by password Power Save Option Sets the power saving mode Set Calendar Sets the system time Password Changes the password to access specific menu such as the Power on option Menu lock and so on At the time of shipment from factory the password is set at O Zero If you have forgotten your password contact with the sales agent Chapter 8 Other functions amp utilities 41 Change monitor position The splicer is shipped from the factory with default setting for Monitor front operation This can be changed to Monitor rear operation When Monitor position is changed the direction of the arrow keys is reversed Operating procedure Select Monitor position in System setting menu Select a monitor position in Monitor position menu and turn off splicer and change the monitor angle Note Press lt gt to swift the monitor position quickly Chapter 8 Other functions amp utilities 42 Power save This function is important for battery conservation If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use the number of splicer cycles
29. pter 6 Heater Mode Selecting heater mode Editing heater mode Erasing a heater mode Heater mode parameters Chapter 7 Maintenance Menu Replace electrodes Replacement procedure Stabilize electrodes Operation procedure Diagnostic test function Contents 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 41 42 43 43 44 46 49 Operation procedure Dust check Operation procedure Motor calibration Operation procedure Arc calibration Operation procedure Electrode setting Software upgrading Chapter 8 Other Function amp Utilities Data storage Display splice record Clearing splicing results in memory Cancel data storage System setting Change monitor position Power save System information Appendix Appendix II Appendix Ill Contents Important INNO Instrument strictly recommends all users to read this manual before operating IFS 15H This manual is valid for the following software version Introduction Thanks for choosing IFS 15H FTTx Master from INNO Instrument The IFS 15H with innovative design and exquisite manufacturing technology bring customers unprecedented splicing experience New technology greatly reduce splicing and heating time Advanced estimate method and core alignment technique ensure the accuracy of splice loss estimation Its small size compact design and reliable protection shell make it suitable for any operating environment Dynamic operation interface and automat
30. r fire Chapter 2 Installation 11 Maintenance and external care precautions Always avoid using hard objects to clean V grooves and electrodes Do not use any chemical other than pure alcohol 99 or greater to clean the objective lens V groove LEDs LCD monitor etc of the splicer Use a dry cloth to remove dust and dirt from the splicer If the outside of the splicer is dirty plunge a soft cloth into diluted neutral washing up liquid wring out the cloth and clean Dry the splicer with a dry cloth but do not use furniture polish or other cleaning agent Always follow the maintenance instructions in this manual Transport and storage precautions When the splicer is moved from cold to warm environment you should allow the splicer to warm up gradually Otherwise the condensation inside will be harmful for the splicer Pack the fusion splicer for long time storage Keep the splicer clean and dry The fusion splicer is precision adjusted and aligned Always keep the slicer in its carrying case to protect from damage and dirt Put cushion package outside the carry case for long distance transporting Always avoid leaving the splicer in direct sunlight or expose to excessive heat Do not store the splicer in dusty humid atmospheres This may result in electric shock splicer malfunction or poor splicing Keep the humidity to a minimum level where the splicer is stored The humidity must not exceed 95
31. rs are forwarded to gap set position Cleave angles are displayed during the pause Pause 2 f Pause 2 is set to On splicing operation pauses after fiber alignment is completed With ECF On core to core alignment is made after this pause Realign After f Realign after pause 2 is set to On splicing restarts to align fibers after Pause2 operated Pause 2 Ignore Splice Error Cleave Angle Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message Cleave angle error is disregarded Core Angle Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message Core angle error is disregarded Cleave Shape Error Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation Loss even if the message Loss error Cleave shape error Bubble error Fat Fat error or Thin error is disregarded Thin 30 Pause 1 Align Pause 2 Arc Estimate Gap Set Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during splicing operation X Enlarged display of X axis image Y Enlarged display of Y axis image X Y Composite display vertically of X axis and Y axis images X Y Composite display horizontally of X axis and Y axis images Chapter 5 Splice Option 31 Heater Mode 6 There are 32 heating m
32. s off automatically Fully recharge the battery and redo discharging Heat oven Cooling tray Chapter 2 Installation Basic Operation How to install cleaving table Insert the cleaving table into the slot on the carring case 19 How to change fiber holder Loosen the screw Take out the old fiber holder Do not take the screw out and replaced by the new fiber holder Turning splicer On Press ON OFF button on left operation panel The ready screen is displayed after the motors rest to their initial positions ta Cancel amp conim E menu O imr v uon Chapter 3 Basic Operation 20 Adjust the monitor brightness In the initial interface press a or v to change the monitor brightness until it is clear enough fe Cancel S conim E menu O im UPON Note The LCD monitor of IFS 15H manufactured in a quality controlled factory environment However some black dots may appear or red blue green dots may remain on the screen The screen brightness may not appear uniform depending on the viewing angle Note that these symptoms are not defects but are natural on LCDs Preparing the fibers 3 steps for preparing fibers Step 1 Strip the fiber Remove at least 50mm of secondary coating valid for both tight and loose tube secondary coating with an appropriate stripper Remove approximately 30mm of primary coating with an appropriate stripper Step 2 Clean the fiber Clean the bare
33. t maintenance Chapter 89 Other functions amp utilities 43 Appendix Splice loss increase Reason and solution Symptom Name Reason Solution Dust on v groove or fiber Clean v groove and fiber Core Axial Offset i i q clamp chip clamp chip Dust on v groove or fiber Clean v groove and fiber clamp chip clamp chip Core Angle Bad fiber end face quality Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Dust on v groove or fiber Clean v groove and fiber a Core Step g 2 9 clamp chip clamp chip Bad fiber end face quality Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Core Curve L J Pre fuse power too low or Increase Pre fuse power pre fuse time too short and or Pre fuse time R i MFD Mismatch Arc power too low Increase Arc power and or Arc time Bad fiber end face quality Check the cleaver or pre fuse time too long A Dust still present after Clean fiber thoroughly or Combustion cleaning fiber or cleaning increase Cleaning arc time arc Bad fiber end face quality Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned Sy bbb Pre fuse power too low or Pre fuse power too low or pre fuse time too short pre fuse time too short _ Fiber stuffing too small Perform Motor calibration _ E Separation Pre fuse power too high Decrease Pre fuse power and or Pre fuse time Fiber stuffing too much Decres
34. ter 2 Installation 16 Charge the battery Connect the battery charger to the battery Step 2 Charging progress is indicated by five lit LEDs continuously sweeping from 20 to 100 on the battery indicator see below As charging proceeds one LED is lit when 20 charged When it s fully charged all five LEDs are lit i e 100 Note Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20 or greater before splicing If the battery capacity is less than 20 please use AC DC adapter to power the splicer Heat will be generated during the charging process Do not stack the batter on top of AC DC adapter while charging How to check remaining battery capacity You have two ways to check remaining battery capacity If the battery is connected to the slicer then its charging level appears The power source which is used to charge the splicer is indicated by a special icon on the top left corner of the monitor If the splicer is powered through AC DC adapter there will be a sign on the top left corner of the monitor see below Adapter pack Chapter 2 Installation 17 If the battery is detaching from the splicer Press Push button on the battery battery power is indicated by LEDs As shown below Battery refresh In order to prevent the aging effect of the battery the battery need to be refreshed periodically Turn the splicer on and discharging until it consume all the battery capacity and the splicer turn
35. will be reduced Insert a power unit and turn splicer power on Select Power save option in the System setting Power save option is displayed for the type of power supply used Change value of Monitor shut down and Splice shut down Parameter Description Monitor Shut Down Setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer does not operate after a certain period of time Always set this function to a specific shut down time when using a battery pack When the power supply for LCD monitor turns off the LED near key blinks Press any key to turn on the LCD monitor Splicer Shut Down Automatically turns off the power supply of 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 System information Select System information the following information is displayed Parameter Description Serial Number Displays the serial number of the splicer Software Version Displays the version number of the software CPLD Displays the version of CPLD FPGA Displays the version of FPGA Current Arc Count Displays the total number of arc discharges Total Arc Count Displays the current number of arc discharges Last Maintenance Displays the date of last maintenance Next Maintenance Displays the scheduled date of nex
36. will not change in the splice modes Operation procedure Select Arc calibration in Maintenance menu to display Arc Calibration on the screen Set prepared fibers on the splicer and press set to execute arc calibration After arc calibration there are two values show on the screen If the right value achieves 22 3 the message Test finished will be display Otherwise multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the message Test finished is displayed Chapter 7 Maintenance Menu 38 Note Use standard SM or MM fiber for arc calibration Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration Dust on the fiber surface affects arc calibration Electrode setting Set the electrode change warnings INNO Instrument recommends that replace the electrodes every 1000 discharge to keep perfect splice results Select Electrode setting in Maintenance menu to display setting electrodes on the screen Set electrode caution and electrode warning Parameter Description Electrode Caution The caution message Caution Please replace the electrodes will be displayed on the screen when the number of splice over the setting number INNO Instrument recommends that this parameter to be set as 2000 Electrode Warning The warning message Warning You must replace electrodes will be displayed on the screen when the number of discharge exceeds the setting number INNO Instrument recommends that this parameter to b
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