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1. 0 001dB The computation of the loss value is based on such clear measurement factors as MFD If the measured cut angle or computed loss value is greater than the preset limit an error message appears on the screen Also an alarm can be triggered by the discovery of an abnormal condition of the spliced part including too thick or thin area or bubbles Even if an error message does not occur it is recommended to perform the arc fusion process again if the result on the screen does not look good enough when examining it with naked eyes Sometimes the spliced area can seem fatter or larger than other part This is normal situation and does not affect the splice loss AN Please refer to relevant parts for more information about changing the limit values of computed splice loss or cut angle fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts The splice loss can be corrected and improved in some cases via conducting additional arc fusion Press ARC key to conduct additional arc fusion which will perform the computation of splice loss value and check the condition of the spliced area AN additional discharge off or limit the number of discharge Growth of splice loss Causes and Corrective Measures Cause Core axis deviation Dust on the V groove or holder Dust on the V groove or holder Bad condition of fiber s tip Core deformation Dust on the V groove or holder Bad condition of fiber s t
2. Arc ON Time fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Parameters Description Thin fibers increase splice loss in isolated cases This taper unction is set to ON Taper shape is determined by these three param eters Taper Wait It designates a span of time from the end of the fiber advancingamount to the start of taper Taper Speed It designates the taper speed of the fiber Taper time It designates the taper time of the fiber OFF Core or Clad Estimation mode Selects Clad when splicing MMF Selects one of these splice loss estimation modes MED Left It sets the MFD value of the left or right Estimated splice loss values for both the left MFD and the right MFD have to be calculated MED Right Taper splice It refers to the sum of the initially measured splice loss value and increased loss value When splicing specialty fiber or different Deviation kinds of fiber a high splice loss may occur even under an optimized arc condition The minimum value of the actual splice loss has to be set in order to accord the actual splice loss value with estimated splice loss value Core arrangement Core arrangement proceed Core irregularity and Inconsistent MFD affect the measurement of splice loss If the estimated mode is proceed set to OFF or Clad the core step core irregularity and MFD defect are automatically set to OFF If the splice e
3. Discharge count since the replacement of the electrode It can be initialized to 0 by activating Discharge count Electric number Deleting discharge count in the Sub menu Total discharge count Total discharge count electric num since its first operation Last maintenance date The date when the splicer was maintained most recently Next maintenance date The date when the splicer will be maintained next time Serial number The unique serial number given to this splicer FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Sensor information The splicer consists of various sensors including temperature pressure and humidity Sensor Value a Program information The version of the program in use can be checked fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts VIII Data Sync 1 Running Data Sync Connect the splicer to the PC using a cable and run on your PC MEMORY SETTING FIRMWARE Update PRODUCTION SPLICE MODE HEAT MODE MOTOR OFFSET COM PORT C COMI C COM2 COM3 C COM4 2 Setting COM PORT e Select the cable port to use in COM PORT e It is set to COM1 by default FA DataSync OE MEMORY SETTING FIRMWARE Update PRODUCTION SPLICE MODE HEAT MODE MOTOR OFFSET COM PORT 3 Setting Splice Mode e Select Splice Mode e Press View after selecting Get File to display the result e If you sele
4. 2 Components BATTERY PACK MODEL No SS3 B Lithium Polymer Battery OUT PUT 14 8V 5 600 mAh PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USE 1 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS BATTERY PACK 2 DO NOT USE THES BATTERY PACK FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT SPECHIED ONE 3 DO NOT DISCARD BATTERY PACK INTO FIRE 4 DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT TERMINALS 5 DO NOT PLACE IN DIRECT SUNSHINE 6 ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 104 F OR LOWER Serial No B31007 313 Battery Pack Super Cougar Body Lithium ion Polymer Battery Charger Z N DANGER ercharging overdischargina and AC Cord S 11 Battery Charger fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts 3 Requirements for Splicing Fiber Optic Basic Protection Sleeves 40mm length 60mm length Fiber Optic Micro Protection Sleeves 20mm length 25mm length 34mm length 45mm length FIS Fiber Stripper F1 1301T Alcohol Dispenser Fiber Optic Cleaver F1 LYNX FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 III Product Guide Optical fiber arc fusion splicer Super Cougar has been designed for splicing various types of optical fiber using IPS system technology In order to meet the work condition of both inside and outside it is small light and easy to operate maintaining very low rate in splice loss and fast splice capacity Users have to read carefully the service manual for the maximum u
5. SUPER COUGAR CORE ALIGNMENT FUSION SPLICER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read through this manual completely before its first use 1 800 5000 FIS 347 fiberinstrumentsales com TABLE OF CONTENTS I For Your Safety Il Specifications and Components 1 Specifications 2 Components 3 Requirments for splicing III Product Description 1 External appearance of SUPER COUGAR 2 Arc fusion splicing assembly IV Operation 1 Supplying power V Menu Description 1 Function buttons 2 Turning on SUPER COUGAR 3 Installing the protective sleeve loader cooling tray 4 Cleaning optic fibers 5 Inserting fiber into the protection sleeve 6 Cleaning and removing the skin of fiber 7 Cutting an optic fiber 8 Placing the fiber in the splicer 9 Splice procedure 10 Removing spliced fiber 11 Installing the sleeve on the sleeve heater 12 Heating the protection sleeve VI Maintaining Splice Quality 1 Cleaning and examination prior to splicing 2 Regular maintenance and cleaning VII Menu 1 Splice menu 2 Heater menu 3 Additional functions for splice 4 Checking splicing result 5 Calibration 6 Electrode 7 Locking menu 8 Settings 9 Information fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 OV VI 22 23 26 33 35 37 39 43 45 49 VIII Data Sync 1 Running Data Sync 2 Setting COM PORT 3 Setting Splice Mode 4 Setting HEAT Mode 5 Setting MOTOR O
6. e Natural disaster s e Applying over voltage e Customer s mishandling e Customer misuse without following instructions or operation procedures provided by this instruction manual or e Expendables including electrodes 2 Before sending the arc fusion splicer to us It is necessary to contact Fiber Instrument Sales Inc 315 736 2206 or http www fiberinstrumentsales com contact fis 3 Information required for repair Write following information on a piece of paper and attach it to the machine Name Department Company Address Phone number Fax number and email address Serial number of the machine The operation condition of the splicer and error messages that have appeared by the time the machine is sent to FIS Fiber Instrument Sales Inc 4 Transport The arc fusion splicer is high precision equipment so it is required to transport it in its case to protect it from humidity vibration and physical shock In case of request for repair the machine must be put in the case along with its parts before transporting 5 Repair Any data saved in the memory including splice results and splice modes may be deleted as a result of repair FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 PRODUCT WARRANTY Name of Product SUPER COUGAR Production Number Date of purchase Name Customer Address Telephone e General Product Limited Warrant 1 This product is manufactured under strict qua
7. FiberExperts f FiberExperts Motor Drives The each of six motors installed in the splicer can be run manually respectively The motors can be run using this menu after activating Pause 1 or Pause 2 during splicing Motor Drive Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a motor The name of the selected motor is displayed at the top left on the screen Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to move the selected motor to a desired direction ZL ZR ZL ZR Move forward ZL ZR Move backard X Y Fibers are moved downward Fibers are moved upward X CAM The lenses are moved away The lenses are moved toward Y CAM from the fiber the fiber 6 Electrodes It is necessary to regularly check and clean the splicer because the electrodes wear out and silica oxidized substances are deposited This menu is about replacing the electrodes and composed of 4 sub menus Electrode Electrode Caution ss Ve Electrode warning The recommended replacement cycle of electrodes is 3 000 count You can set the replacement cycle Then when the set cycle completes a message to recommend the replacement of the electrodes appear Electrode Caution Electrode Caution 61 FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Use count of electrode The use count of electrode is displayed Electrode Used Electrode Used 000028 Electrode replacement The recommended replacement cycle of an electrode is 3 000 count
8. If the power saving mode is not activated the battery runs out quickly Please refer to Power saving mode for more information If the battery pack has not been used for a while charge it again until it is charged fully Use a new battery pack if the battery pack in use has been used for a long time and its recommended use period has passed Since the battery works based on chemical reactions the amount of power decreases at low temperatures and runs out very quickly when the temperature is below zero Also the battery runs out faster when it is used at a high temperature because the power consumption increases If you cannot charge the battery pack fully do as instructed below LED is not turned on while charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power cord from the charger and connect the DC cord to the charging jack Connect the AC power cord in 10 to 15 seconds The LED of the battery pack is turned to red and charging begins Nothing is displayed on the indicator of the battery pack Charge the battery pack When the battery indicator provides wrong information Use the indicator information only for your information This issue may occur when the indicator is not working properly 2 Splice operation When an error message appears on the screen Refer to the Error message list for detailed information Irregular or high splice loss Clean the V groove fiber clamp windshield mirror and object lenses referring to Maintaining spli
9. death or damage to the equip ment it is important to regularly check the operation status of the generator before use DO NOT excessively pull amend misuse or apply heat to the AC power cable provided by the company Using a damaged power cable may result in fire or injury Connect 3 core Ac power cord DO NOT use 2 core cable and plug FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 DO NOT touch the AC plug AC power cable or the arc fusion splicer with wet hands It may cause an electric shock DO NOT disassemble the AC adapter battery or the arc fusion splicer Any amendment or changes of SUPER COUGAR may cause fire electric shock or injury When using an external battery pack follow instructions below e Using improper external battery may cause fumes damage to the device burn serious injury or even death e DO NOT throw the battery into fire or a trash incinerator e DO NOT charge the battery near flame or fire e DO NOT excessively or apply physical shock to the battery e If the batter is not fully charged or green LED is not turned on in about six hours stop charging immediately and contact FIS co Itd DO NOT put any object on the AC adapter while it is being charged Use the adapter S311 and battery pack 5313 that are provided by the company at all times Using a different type of battery pack may cause fumes fire damage to the device injury and death Use the battery ad
10. sage appears on the screen and the splice process stops If no error message ap pears on the screen examine the condition of the cross sections with your eyes based on following figures Any fiber that has similar condition to any of below figures has to be removed and a new fiber must be placed These general defects can cause a wrong splice FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Cracked Broken Tilted TE o Flo a No The fibers whose examination has completed are arranged core to core or clad to clad The measured values of clad axis deviation and core axis deviation can be displayed on the screen e It is possible to set the fibers not to be arranged after checking the cut angles AN e The maximum limit of cut angle can be changed e Press SET key to proceed to the next step ignoring the error message about the cut angle e It is possible not to display the cut angle and the deviations of clad axis and core axis during arc fusion Discharge is carried out to perform splicing the fiber after completing the arrangement of the fibers A The discharge is initiated when the ARC key is pressed after completing the arrangement in non continuous operation mode The splice loss value is measured after completing arc fusion and display on the screen The loss value is affected by error elements And these elements also influence the estimation and computation of the value O ale
11. When the set cycle completes a message to recommend the replacement of the electrode appears For the replacement of the electrode you have to turn off the power of the device If you continue operating the splicer without replacing the worn electrode the splice loss rate may increase and the spliced point becomes weaker e Turn off the splicer power e Open the electrode cover and unscrew the bolt e Remove the electrode cover and take out the used electrode e Carefully clean the new electrode with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol and install it in the splicer e Place the electrode inside the groove in the electrode cover e Close the electrode cover e Make sure that no damage to the splicer occurs e Place the electrode cover at the precise position and fasten the bolt pressing the cover Turn on the power Perform the stabilization of the electrode from the Electrode menu fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Electrode stabilization Changes in the surrounding environment may cause the occurrence of irregular arcs or higher splice losses Especially when the splicer is used in a lower or higher altitude it will take time to stabilize the arc power Stabilizing the electrodes will expedite adjusting the arc power When the measuring is completed Test Finish message appears which indicates that Electrode Stabilize has been properly completed Caution Used Replace
12. grooves see the following e Open the wind protector e Brush the surface of the V grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol Remove the remaining alcohol in the V grooves with a dry clean cotton swab 1 e Please be careful not to touch the electrodes e Do not apply too much force when cleaning It may cause damage to the V grooves If contaminants in V grooves are not fully removed with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol use the ends of cleaved optical fibers to remove them Then repeat the step 2 Cleaning of the fiber clamp holder chip Contaminants in holder clamp chip do not assure proper holding resulting in lowquality splicing Holder clamp chip must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned up even during its daily operation To clean V grooves see the fol lowing fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts e Open the wind protector e Clean the surface of holder clamp chip with a thin cotton swab moistened with alcohol Cleaning of the glass of wind protector Contamination on the glass of wind protector reduces the transparency of light guide If so optical fiber core position becomes unclear resulting in high splice loss To clean the glass take the following steps e Clean the surface of the mirror with a lens cleaner Remove the remaining alcohol on the glass with a dry clean cotton swab Cleaning of the optical fiber cleaver Contaminat
13. overheating or Do not disassemble modify heat or short circuit the charger Do not place it in fires or leave it in hot places Charging the Battery e Do not leave in hot places such as inside a car or outside in hot weather e Do not allow the charger to get wet Connect the adapter to the DC jack of the battery and the AC cord to a wall AC outlet The LED is changed to green when the charging is completed Since the floating charging method is applied to S3 it can run while it is being charged n O 3 FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES INC The battery pack includes the protection circuit so that over discharge and over charge can be prevented The supply of power stops once the protec tion circuit is activated In order to deactivate the protection circuit and resume feeding power wait about 10 seconds and connect the DC plug to the DC jack of the battery pack and the AC cord of the charger to a wall outlet FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 When using AC Connect the DC Plug of the AC adapter to the DC jack of the battery installed in the body An amber or green light of the battery is on when proper AC power is fed Make sure the rated power is supplied 250V or higher voltage is not allowed Connect the AC power cable of the adaptor provided by the company to a wall AC outlet A Never use an adapter other than the one provided with the machine otherwise an incident s
14. screen while splice and heating are in operation May use up to 5 characters Me describe the heater mode on sleeve type screen e the maximum number of letters 13 e set the order of heater Control LONG e LONG 1 use 60mm protection sleeves e LONG 2 use 60mm protection sleeves even for 8mmcleaved Meer IE and Ny coated optical fibers LONG e MIDDLE use 40mm protection sleeves e MICRO 1 use micro sleeves for the fiber which has a outer diameter of 900um e MICRO 2 34mm micro sleeves or a little long sleeves e MICRO 3 34mm micro sleeves or a little short sleeves e Set heating time e Heating time is automatically controlled according to the air and Heat time ambient temperature Heating time may be longer or shorter than th set value as heat time e Set heater temperature Heat temperature e Nylon coated optical fibers are used with cleaved 8mm and Ny coating fibers are used as heater temperature is raised over 190 e Set finish temperature e The sleeve may be removed after the heating is finished e Caution In the case of higher finish temperature a buzzer sounds before the sleeve is not cooled When the sleeve is removed from the tube heater at over 100 the remaining optical fiber at the splice point may be pressured and modified Finish temperature e Set the temperature below 200 C when heating standard sleeves AN e At high temperature over 150 C do not set heating time to more than 120 seconds 3 Ad
15. time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as the initial arc time Long initial arc time means high initial ARC Prefuse time POWER It sets the overlapping of fiber in the amount fiber advancing If initial ARC POWER is weak or initial arc time is short make the Overlap i overlap setting somewhat small In opposite cases make the setting somewhat big ARCI POWER A major arc can be adjusted in two steps The first step of arc is ARC POWER 1 and the second step is ARC POWER 2 ARC POWER 1 is set in this domain Arc1 time It sets the time of ARC POWER 1 ARC2 POWER ARC POWER 2 is the second step ARC POWER 2 is set in this domain It sets the time of ARC POWER 2 Arc 2 time In general ARC2 Time is set to OFF It is possible to set a very long arc time but if the arc time 1 or 2 is more than 30 seconds the arc unit can be damaged It sets the ARC POWER to ON and OFF one after the other as ARC POWER 2 is being arced ON time of ARC POWER 2 is set in this domain Have arc time set to ON always for a re arc It sets the arc time OFF of ARC POWER 2 Arc OFF Time When the arc of ARC POWER 2 is stopped in isolated cases re arc may also be stopped If continuous re arc is needed set this arameter to OFF It sets re arc time Re arc time It automatically sets re ARC POWER in the splice mode edit menu to arc the same amount as ARC POWER 2 If ARC POWER 2 is set to ON and OFF re arc is automatically set to ON and OFF
16. FFSET 6 Memory SPLICE RESULT 7 Memory SPLICE IMAGE 8 Production Serial Number 9 Production Production Date 10 Production A S Date 11 Production Total Electrode 12 Production Electrode 13 Firmware Update IX Error Messages 1 Fiber Dirty 2 Replace Position 3 Too Long Fiber 4 Fiber Over Angle 5 Loss Limit Over 6 Fiber Thin Error 7 Fiber Thick Error 8 Core Bubble X How to deal with splicing problems 1 When the splice loss is too high 2 Abnormal operation of arc fusion splice XI Q amp A 1 Power 2 Splice operation 3 Operation of the tube heater 4 Maintenance 5 Other settings XII Warranty Period and Contact Information 1 Warranty period and services 2 Before sending the arc fusion splicer to us 3 Information required for repair 4 Transport 5 Repair Product Warranty FiberExperts f FiberExperts I Safety Guide Super Cougar has been designed and produced to maximize the user s convenience for both outdoor and indoor works so its operation is easy and simple However we strongly recommend our customers to read this service manual carefully prior to running the device in order to prevent any accident and breakdown because improper handling of Super Cougar may cause serious danger This service manual provides all the necessary information to ensure splicing safely Keep this service manual with the device at all times Fiber Instrument Sales is no
17. FIS 347 Enter new password Enter new password again to check if it is correctly set New Password Ae ly eet ca sillier Is we eck PORSTUVYVWXT Z01723 41567891 KX amp New Password NESS CIR e SLI POR atte Uaioe ye a 10h 4 es A56789 1 amp C 9 lt gt Del Done nd OO ela ee E DI eB Close Close When changing the password if an incorrect password is entered or you press a wrong button the screen moves to upper level You have to remember the password If you lose the password the device has to be brought to the factory to repair it Information Information Password changed Password was wrong If the correct password is entered the change is completed If an incorrect password is entered the process has to start over Buzzer The buzzer can be turned on or off Buzzer Volume Buzzer Volume Off Theme The screen theme can be changed Theme Theme ere fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Monitor Display The position of the swivel monitor can be changed depending on work situation Display ype Display ype Monitor Display The brightness of LCD can be adjusted LCD Brightness Led brightness 9 Information When Maintenance information is selected the following information is displayed Information Maintenace Info m Vee Production date The date when equipment was manufactured year month and day
18. Strip about 4 cm of coating from the fiber end with a coating stripper Clean the bare fiber 7 Cleaving bare optical fibers 1 Place the bare fiber in the cleaver to give the desired cleave length 2 Gently lower the cleaving lever Now the fiber is cleaved 3 Raise the cleaving lever and take out the fiber 4 Remove the cut end of the fiber and throw away in a proper container AN For more details concerning the use of cleaver refer to the cleaver instruction guide fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts 8 Placing the fiber in the splicer Open the windshield and holder of the fixer Place the fiber between the V groove and the electrode V Groove Electrode AN If the coating part of the fiber is bent please have the bending part face the floor 9 Splicing Procedures The condition of the fiber can be observed via the image processing system installed in Super Cougar However an examination with operator s naked eyes is necessary to ensure better splice result The fibers installed in the splicer move toward each other The moving fibers can stop at precise positions at which point splicing can be carried out after complet ing a discharge for cleaning Then the cut angle physical condition of the tip area and dust existence need to be checked If the measured cut angle is bigger than the preset limit value or any damage to the fiber is discovered an error mes
19. a Gl Remove the fibers in the splicer to perform splicing Press ENTER key to activate the process for the stabilization of the electrode The stabilization process is completed when Discharge calibration ends 7 Locking menu Menus of the splicer can be locked me pm 1 Splice Lock man i Splicer Heat Option E ration m i E t Inform Clase Splice Lock Check the item to lock it Heater Lock Check the item to lock it Clear Memory Lock Check the item to lock it Password Query If this item is checked you will be asked to enter a password when entering the lock menu 8 Settings You can modify the detailed settings of the splicer in this menu which contains 8 submenus Splicer Heat Option Memor Calib ration I I 7 la Inform Close W FiberExperts E FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Language It is used to set the language display Language Language KOREAN Date It is used to set the date and time that is saved in the splicer Timestamp Year Monti BEN An na KOR Hour Min si 10 wel 40 we DO e Select the menu for Setting date e When the screen for setting Year Month Date appears enter appropriate date and time information using left and right direction key to move the cursor and up and down keys to change the figure Or you can enter them by touching the screen e Press ENTER key to save the settings Pow
20. amera lenses or windshield mirror may interrupt nor mal observation of fibers causing an incorrect splice result This function checks the optical fiber path to see if it is contaminated and could result in a splice problem Dust Test 2 6 e m e Remove any fibers placed in the splicer and press ENTER key to start the test e If an error message appears on the screen after checking clean the windshield mirror and the objective lenses and perform Dust test again Refer to Maintaining splice quality for the instructions on how to clean e Press Esc to end dust test AN If the foreign substances are not removed after cleaning the windshield mirror or the object lenses contact FIS LED test The arc fusion splicer observes fibers after processing the image visually Dust or dirt on the camera lenses or windshield mirror may interrupt normal observation of fibers causing a wrong splice result This function checks the optical fiber path to see if it is contaminated and could result in a splice problem ed Check e Remove any fibers placed in the splicer and press ENTER key to start the test e If an error message appears on the screen after checking clean the windshield mirror and the objective lenses and perform Dust test again Refer to Maintaining splice quality for the instructions on how to clean e Press Esc to end dust test fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347
21. an be deleted Clear Partial Image 5 Calibration The calibration menu consists of 7 sub menus and is used for checking the basic functions that could cause trouble during the operation of the splicer and the condition of the splicer It includes discharge calibration self diagnosis and dust inspection Calibration Arc Calibration 5a 1 7 IR Reino DOO FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Arc calibration The changes of surrounding temperature humidity and air pressure that have been detected by relevant sensors affect the calibration of arc discharge Changes in discharge due to the wear of the electrodes and glass adhesion are not automatically calibrated Also the center axis can be moved to left or right while performing splice resulting in the change of the spliced position of the fiber For this reason arc calibration is required Arc Calibration vat 4 e fH e Arc calibration is a function to change the arc power element value The value is used for the computation program for splicing In addition the arc calibration value will not be change in the splice modes e For the purpose of arc calibration a single mode fiber is used Select Arc Calibration in the Splice menu to open arc calibration screen Place the fiber to splice on the splicer e In general SM or DS fibers are used for arc calibration e If there is dust on the fiber used
22. apter provided by the company at all times DO NOT use other type of AC power cord Make sure that no short circuit is made in the terminal of the AC adapter S313 and the battery Excessive electric current may cause damage to the machine and injury DO NOT run SUPER COUGAR in an environment there is flammable liquid or toxic gas The electric arc of the arc fusion splicer may cause fire or explo sion DO NOT clean SUPER COUGAR using compressed air or gas Check the condition of belt to ensure that it has no damaged or worn out parts before transporting the carrier case using the belt If the carrier case is dropped due to worn out belt it could damage the machine or people could get hurt Make sure to wear protective glasses while performing splicing works If fiber fragments come into contact with the eye or skin it can be extremely dangerous DO NOT operate the arc fusion splicer at a high temperature or near heat otherwise injury or damage to the device may occur Take extra caution when handling the heater part whose surface is extremely hot DO NOT touch it by hand and make sure nothing contact it DO NOT TOUCH EXTREMELY HOT Qe DO NOT SPARY FREON GAS fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts WARNING DO NOT touch the tube heater or the protection sleeve during or immediately after heating them The hot surface may cause injury DO NOT place SUPER COUGAR in an unstable or unbalanced
23. ating the protection sleeve e Transfer the fiber with protection sleeve to the center of the tube heater e Place the fiber with protection sleeve in the tube heater Be sure to keep tension downwards on the fiber as it is placed so that the tube heater lid can automatically close The upper heater is only applied e Press the HEAT key to start the heating cycle When the heating process is completed the HEAT LED red turns off e Open the tube heater lids and remove the protected fiber from the tube heater Apply only a small amount of tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater e Visually inspect the finalized sleeve to verify no bubble or debris dust is present in the sleeve e Ensure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice point e Ensure that the supporting bar in the sleeve is located If the HEAT key is pressed during sleeve heating the sleeve heating process is aborted In isolated cases the sleeve may stick to the bottom plate of the heater If this happens use a cotton swab to help remove the sleeve from the heater FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 VI Maintaining Splice Quailty 1 Cleaning and inspection before splicing Cleaning of V grooves Contaminants in V grooves do not assure proper holding resulting in high splice loss V grooves must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned up even during its daily operation To clean V
24. can be amended by selecting Write 11 Production Total Electrode e Select Total Electrode e Select READ to display Total Electrode e Total Electrode can be amended by selecting Write Total Electrode 12 Production Total Electrode e Select Electrode e Select READ to display Total Electrode e Electrode can be amended by selecting Write Electrode 13 Firmware Update e Select Firmware Update e It automatically connects to FTP server to check the version date and size e Select DOWNLOAD And INSTALL or INSTALL to update the latest version of Firmware fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts IX Error Messages 1 FIBER DIRTY It is displayed when the fiber prepared for splice is contaminated e Reset the fiber after cleaning the fiber Alignina 2 REPLACE POSITION It is displayed when the fiber is not placed in the center between the electrode and Vgroove or the object lenses or reflection mirror is contaminated e Press Reset button and place the fiber in the center between the electrode and V groove e Check the condition of the lenses and reflection mirror and remove any dirt AligninG 3 Too Long Fiber It is displayed when the fiber is placed too close to the electrode the lenses or reflection mirror is dirty or LED light is not bright enough e Press Reset button and place the fiber again e Remove dust and dirt from the lenses and r
25. ce quality Replace the electrodes referring to Replacing electrodes Refer to High estimated loss on the Error message list If the fiber is twisted or curled place the curl facing downwards The splice loss will vary depending on the cleave angle arc conditions and the contamination of the fiber If you cannot fix the high spice loss prob lem after performing the abovementioned methods contact FIS It is recommended to conduct a regular maintenance of the splicer once a year to ensure good splice quality Check the splice procedure Refer to Splice procedure Monitor is turned off suddenly Press key and check the power saving menu The power of the splicer is turned off suddenly Turn on the splicer again and check the power saving menu How to change the limit values of the cleave angle splice loss and fiber angle Refer to Editing splice modes fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts An error message can be ignored Refer to Additional functions for splice Unable to change Arc Power and time You cannot change Arc power and time in SM NZ MM or Auto mode A proper arc power can be maintained in these modes by performing Arc calibration The arc power and time will set automatically to prevent from being changed in other mode How to set pause Refer to Additional functions for splice How to display the cleave angle fiber angle and core clad Refer to Additiona
26. completed Ignore Splicing Error Ignore Splicing Error Thickness Loss Bubble FiberDirty Fibertoolong fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Parameters Description Cleave If it is set to ON an error message appears when the cleave angle set for each mode is exceeded Loss If it is set to ON an error message appears when the loss limit for each mode is exceeded Dirty Fiber If it is set to ON an error message appears if the surface of the fibers placed in the splicer is not clean Thickness If it is set to ON an error message appears when the spliced area of the fiber whose splice is done is too thick or thin Bubble If itis set to ON an error message appears when bubbles are generated in the core of the spliced area Fiber too lon If it is set to ON an error message appears when too long fibers are placed in the V groove Compensating discharge Air pressure and temperature are crucial factors in arc discharge when performing a splice Therefore the user is allowed to choose whether to compensate depending on air pressure and temperature 4PRESSURE Default Data lanore TVvOut Display Error Clase TV Output The contents of the splicer can be printed via external visual equipment and applicable output methods can be determined Default Data Ignore Are Com Display Error ensation Close 4 Checking arc fusion splice result The splice result saved
27. ct FTP Transfer the result can be transferred to FTP server 4 Setting HEAT Mode e Select HEAT Mode e Press View after selecting Get File to display the result e If you select FTP Transfer the result can be transferred to FTP server 5 Setting MOTOR OFFSET e Select MOTOR OFFSET e Press View after selecting Get File to display the result e If you select FTP Transfer the result can be transferred to FTP server 6 Memory SPLICE RESULT e Select SPLICE RESULT e Press View after selecting Get File to display the result e If you select FTP Transfer the result can be transferred to FTP server FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 7 Memory SPLICE IMAGE e Select SPLICE IMAGE e Display image list by choosing Get List e The images that were saved by the operator after completing splicing will be on the list e Image files can be transferred to your PC by selecting the list and Get File e The images can be transferred to FTP server if you select FTP Transfer 8 Production Serial Number e Select Serial Number e Select READ to display Serial Number e Serial Number can be amended by selecting Write 9 Production Production Date e Select Production Date e Select READ to display Production Date e Production Date can be amended by selecting Write 10 Production A S Date e Select A S Date e Select READ to display A S Date e A S Date
28. dit 17 SM SM ITU TC652 SEE 18 SM SM ITU T6652 Close e Press the right direction arrow to display the splice mode edit on the splice mode setting Or touch Edit e Move the cursor to the element that needs to be changed by pressing the up and down keys or touching the screen e Press right arrow or touch Edit to select a parameter The values can be adjusted using right or left direction key or touching the screen in each parameter edit screen e Press ENTER to save the changed value fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Splice mode setting Edit 01 FiberType AUTO 02 ModeTitle1 SM NZ DS O3 ModeTitle2 SM NZ DS 04 Cleavelimit 2 0 OS LossLimit O 20dB O6 Arc Power Obit Pr SJ PR e S Changing the value Edit O1 FiberIype AUTO 02 ModeTitle1 SM NZ DS 03 ModeTitle2 SM NZ DS O4 CleaveLimit 2 0 Od LossLimit O 20dB O6 Arc Power Obit PN T PO MEO eS ee 4 The list of the splice factors for splice modes including AUTO SM DS MM and NZ is presented below Only some parameters shown below are displayed on the screen in the Auto SM DS MM and NZ modes for the sake of easy operation Other parameters that are not shown on the screen have been set to the most appropriate values in the factory Parameter Description Fiber type The splice modes saved in the database are displayed The mode selected by the user is copied to the s
29. ditional functions for splice There are 6 sub menus within the additional functions for splice menu under OPTION FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 General settings for the entire modes of splice and tube heater operation can be done Default Default Sj PAUSE 4 PAUSE2 AUTOHEAT Menu setting mie Set Auto start to ON and auto splice operation is performed Place optical fiber in the splicer and close the wind protector and the splice procedure is automatically started Pause 1 If Pause 1 is set to ON splicing is halted after the fiber gap adjustment is completed Press the SET button and splice operation is conducted The cleave angle is displayed during the pause Pause 2 lf Pause 2 is set to ON splicing is halted after optical fibers are aligned Arc splicing begins when the Arc button is pressed Data display Cleaveangle __If it is set to ON the cleave angle of the left and right fiber is measured and displayed on the screen Axle Offset If it is set to ON the results on alignment Offset of the core andclad are displayed on the screen Displaying data The user can choose whether to display the cut angle and axis offset on the screen during splicing Data Display AXIS OFFSET Ignoring a splicing error The user is allowed to choose whether an error is detected or not while the splice is in progress or when it is
30. e movement of fiber and adjust the camera focus in manual mode Refer to the manual mode instruction for more D The monitor becomes brighter if it is pressed on the initial screen In addition it is used to control the movement of fiber and adjust the camera focus in manual mode Refer to the manual mode instruction for more detailed information To move the cursor upward DON In manual mode it is used to select each motor Refer to the manual mode instruction for more detailed information To move the cursor downward In manual mode it is used to select each motor Refer to the manual mode instruction for more detailed information To open the menu screen To cancel a selection command and return it To move to previous level on menu screen or cancel a setting in edit mode To confirm a setting and enter function To move to next level on menu screen or confirm a setting in edit mode To cancel splicing command or initialize the splicing function screens X screen Y screen and both screens appear whenever the key is pressed To activate arc during splicing in manual and separated performance mode In addition it is used to perform additional discharge When it is on the left red indicator is turned on and heater is turned if the key is pressed one more time To activate the sleeve heater 2 fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberEx
31. eflection mirror e Conduct an LED test If an error occurs contact FIS Alignina FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 4 FIBER OVER ANGLE It is displayed when the measured cleave angle of the fiber is greater than the limit e Reset the fiber after checking the condition of the fiber cleaver e Check the value of the cleave angle Ali9nin9 5 LOSS LIMIT OVER It is displayed when the estimated splice loss is greater than the limit LOSS LIMIT OVER e Check the value of the splice loss limit 6 FIBER THIN ERROR It is displayed when the spliced part becomes thinner after completing the splice e Reduce the taper length of the taper splice e Check whether the arc power is set too high or the arc time is set too long 7 FIBER THICK ERROR It is displayed when the spliced part becomes unnecessarily thick after completing the splice e Reduce the set value of overlap e Check whether the arc power is set too low or the arc time is set to short 8 CORE BUBBLE It is displayed when bubbles or dots exist in the spliced part after completing the splice e Check the condition of the fiber cleaver e Clean the V groove e Check the condition of the electrodes fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts X How to deal with splicing problems Please do as instructed below when the splice loss is too high or any abnor
32. er saving This functions to save power when the splicer is powered by the battery pack Operating the splicer without setting the power saving mode will result in the decrease of available splice cycles It is recommended to use the power saving function Specifically you can set following functions Power Save e 0 B a 0 E e e fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Turning off the monitor The LCD will be automatically turned off if the splicer is not used for a specifically set period of time When run by the battery pack make sure to activate this function Monitor The monitor is turned on again when you press any key on the keypad Turning off the splicer The splicer will be automatically turned off if the splicer is not used for a specifically set period of time Splicer 199 Sec Changing password The password of the splicer can be changed Password Current Pasword Efes ei LIE fe 0 PORSTUVWXYZ012 3 156789 O K amp i AI a uo a e 0 en Del Done een Enter the current password using up down left and right keys and tapping the characters by a finger and press ENTER key Current Pasword ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PO Res wiley WiiKey oO sn aS A5678ag9Ul1l F amp C AN The password was set to 12345678 in the factory ee ae Del Done Close W FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000
33. erinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 VII Main Menu 1 Select Splice mode The optical splice setting for the exact optical fiber assembly comprises the splicing factors described below These factors are dependent on optical fiber assembly and the difference in optical fibers e A factor to adjust arc heating e A factor to calculate estimated loss e A factor to adjust fiber alignment and splicing process e The limit value for an error message These splicing factors are already stored in the fusion splicer They are stored in the database and can be used by coping in the user program They can also be edited for exact fiber assembly Splice Mode Details In this mode the core profile of the fiber is observed and optical fibers are automatically spliced The key point of AUTO mode NZDS optical fiber is spliced through the basic NZDS splice mode But for the best results the optimal splice mode suitable for NZDS fiber is recommended It is because of the nature of the fiber Mode for splicing the basic single mode fiber MFD is 9 10um at 1310nm AUTO X wavelength NZ Mode for splicing NZDS fiber MFD is 9 10um at 1550nm wavelength It can also splice WDM fiber DS Mode for splicing DS fiber MFD is 7 9um near 1550nm wavelength WN Mode for splicing the multimode fiber Core diameter 50 0 62 5um AT1 AT2 Attenuation splice Others are not mentioned above and stored in the database of the splicer New splice modes wil
34. for calibration the arc calibration may be affected To activate it press ENTER or touch the activation icon Arc Calibration Replace and Load Discharge is carried out after arranging the fibers and the amount of arc is adjusted the Left and right SM Fiber according to the current conditions ME OAthe S pICEr le Dx Result similar to following is displayed on the screen when calibration is completed Test Finish This message indicates that discharge voltage calibration and splice position have been successfully completed Press Esc to end this function Test Again This message indicates that the discharge voltage calibration and splice position have been completed but since the measured value after calibra tion has a large change from the previous value the arc calibration should be carried out again The calibration can be stopped by pressing Esc even if it has not completed Even if no message indicating test success is presented after several times of rearc it could be considered to have been In some cases re arc has to be conducted multiple times until Test Finish or a message indicating test success is displayed almost completed fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Setting cleave angle limit This indicates the cleave angle that is measured during the arc calibration Therefore it does not affect the cleave angle set for each
35. in the memory can be displayed and the saved result can be added or modified under HISTORY Clear Clear Dispar Clear Memory Are Goun Image Image Close W FiberExperts E FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Displaying splice result The splice mode type fiber condition climate conditions and splice result can be verified Select a desired item among the displayed splice items and press ENTER key Display Memory Display Memory Memory iF 01 1999 11 30 01 29 02 1999 11 30 00 06 03 1999 11 30 00 10 04 1999 11 30 00 19 VIEW 06 1999 11 30 01 13 Ma Ane SAA SoM SAC Result Report 1999 11 30 01 29 Fiber Type SM SM Loss 0 01 dB Offset 0 00 Left Cleave 0 00 Right Cleave 0 01 m rh Oo 4 Deleting a result The use count of the electrodes in use can be deleted An error message requiring the replacement of electrodes may appear if new electrodes are used without deleting the count after replacement Clear Arc Count Are you sure AN This function should be activated after replacing the electrodes fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Splicing result image The slicing status of fiber during splicing can be saved and checked later Display Image Display Image Image 01 1999 11 30 01 29 View Close Deleting splicing result image A part of or all the images that have been saved c
36. ion of a blade or a clamping pad of the fiber cleaver lowers the performance of the cleaver and contamination of the fiber surface or ends may 2 Regular inspection and cleaning Regular inspection and cleaning are required to maintain high quality splice Cleaning of the object lenses Contamination on the surface of the lens makes it difficult to recognize the fiber core position resulting in high splice loss If this happens the splicer fails to work properly To prevent this clean two object lenses at regular intervals If you don t dust will accumulate and it will be impossible to remove it Cleaning process of the lenses is as follows FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 e Clean the surface of the mirror with a lens cleaner Remove the remaining alcohol on the glass with a dry clean cotton swab e Turn off the splicer before cleaning the object lenses e Clean the surface of the lens X axis amp Y axis softly with a lens cleaner Remove remaining alcohol on the glass with dry clean cotton e The lens surface should be clean and there should be no line and stain e Turn on the power and check whether there is no line and stain Press the X Y key to change the e Remove the electrodes before cleaning the object lenses e Be careful not to reach the end of the electrode while cleaning the lenses Replacement of the glass of wind protector If the fiber image is not clear e
37. ip Too low initial discharge or too short initial discharge time Too low discharge Bad condition of fiber s tip There is still dust after cleaning or discharge for cleaning Bubbles Bad condition of fiber s tip Too low initial discharge or too short initial discharge time However in some cases the splice loss can be aggravated by performing additional arc fusion splicing hence the operator can set the Corrective measures Clean the V groove or holder Clean the V groove or holder Check the performance of fiber Clean the V groove or holder Check the performance of fiber Increase the initial discharge or initial discharge time Too low discharge Check the performance of fiber cutter Clean carefully the fiber or increase the discharge duration for cleaning Check the performance of fiber Increase the initial discharge or initial discharge time Increase the duplicated area Decrease the initial discharge or initial discharge time FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Fiber is too long Decrease the duplicated arca Incorrect discharge amount Conduct discharge calibration Some discharge elements are Adjust initial discharge time not correct and duplicated area Some discharge elements are Adjust initial discharge time not correct and duplicated area A vertical line appears on the spliced area sometimes when splicing multimode fibers or not
38. is factor Proof test If Proof test is set to ON the test is conducted by opening the wind protector after splicing or pressing the SET key n It sets the error range of cleave angle If at least one out of the measured left and right cleave angles exceeds the error range an error message appears Loss Limit It sets the error range of estimated loss If the estimated loss exceeds the error range an error message appears Fiber Angle Limit Ifthe bending of the two spliced fibers exceeds the preset limit an error message appears Cleani When the section gap between fibers is set a short arc is conducted to remove fine dust on the fiber surface The execution time of eaning arc time VI cleaning arc is set in this domain Gap It sets the section gap between left and right during alignment and initial arc It sets the position of the fiber to splice at the center of arc If the MFD values of left and right fibers are different splice the fiber Gap set Position with the smaller value Splice loss can be improved by transferring the gap setting position from the arc center to the bigger MFD fiber It sets a span of time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as the initial ARC POWER In this point if initial ARC POWER value Prefuse POWER is low the section angle of the fiber can be bad resulting in an axial offset If the value is too high the fiber can be burning or become round causing the deterioration of splice loss It sets a span of
39. king menu How to lock Splice Edit or heater mode Refer to Locking menu for more information FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 5 Other settings Splicing is repeated a number of times until Test Finish is displayed during Arc calibration Adjustment in various levels has to be done after replacing the electrodes or if surrounding conditions have changed Splicing is repeated a number of times until Test Finish is displayed during Arc calibration You cannot change Arc power and time in Activate the stabilization of the electrode in Maintenance menu If Test Finish is not displayed after then replace the electrodes using elec trode replacement function Arc power is not changed after performing Arc calibration Internal factors are calibrated The arc power displayed on each splice mode is not changed The calibration result affects entire splice modes fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts XII Warranty Period and Contact Information 1 Warranty period and services The arc fusion splicer is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment However the warranty will not cover any defects or damage to the machine and customers will be charged for the repair of the machine even if it within the warranty period if such defect or damage occurred as a result of
40. l be OTHERS added continuously For more information concerning recent new modes contact Fiber Instrument Sales Selecting a splice mode Select a splice mode suitable for the prepared optical fiber In ready status press MENU key or touch MENU icon on the screen to open menu The splice mode is displayed when the splice menu is touched or selected using the Enter key Ready Screen Menu Screen Ampialan Be 1S le 1 9 fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts e Move the selection bar up and down using arrows and enter to select or simply tap the desired mode on the screen and touch Select again ee SARE E Ck A meli Tfr gt 3 Mode SM ITU TG652 ae E oe oe a AE NZ ITU TG652 DS ITU TG653 MM1 ITU TG651 MM2 ITU TG651 EEE 2 Press ESC key or touch Close on the screen to end the splice mode selection menu Creating or erasing a splice mode l Splice mode setting Selection menu for fiber type Mode1 AUTO SM NZ DS MM New 0O2 NZ NZ 03 DS DS AT2 SM Attenu28M AT2 DS Attenu2DS AT2 MM Attenuatel 04 MM MM 000607 O06 EDF FX1060 O7 EDF EDF SMO080 SM80 m The created splice mode AT2 DS Attenu2DS AT2 MM Attenuate SMO080 SM80 m Ale 60 5M125 SM S5M MU TCGGES2 oM se Ue Glos W FiberExperts Ff FiberExperts fiberinstrument
41. l functions for splice Difference between estimated splice loss and measured splice loss The estimated splice loss is just a result of computation so is to be used for information only The fiber parts of the splicer have to be maintained clean at all times When splicing specialty fibers adjust MFD left and MFD right When splicing different kinds of fibers minimum loss and MFD difference have to be adjusted Refer to parameter settings of the other splice modes saved in the database sector for setting parameters Re arc is ON OFF discharge when using special modes Set Arc 2 ON time and Arc 2 OFF time to 500 and OFF respectively Refer to Editing splice modes 3 Operation of the tube heater The fiber protection sleeve is not fully contracted Increase the duration of heating Refer to Modifying heater mode for more information The heater is overheated Stop the operation of the heater by pressing the heater key Turn off the power and contact FIS How to initialize the heating condition in the heater mode Refer to Editing splice modes for more information How to cancel the heating process You cannot cancel the heating process by pressing RESET key Press HEAT key one more time to cancel it How to change the limit values of the cleave angle splice loss and fiber angle Refer to Editing splice modes 4 Maintenance Check if you can prohibit the use of the function list Refer to Loc
42. lity management and inspection processes 2 Fiber Instrument Sales Inc warrants this product against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase However this warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to a reason for Exclusion and Limitations even if the equipment is still under warranty 3 This warranty card has to be presented when the product is repaired 4 The arc fusion splicer is high precision equipment so it is required to transport it in a case to protect it from humidity vibration and physical shock e Exclusion and Limitations This warranty will not cover a damage or failure and charges repairing charge parts shipping expenses will apply even if the equipment is still under warranty if such damage or failure has occurred due to or when 1 Natural disaster 2 Applying over voltage 3 Customer s mishandling 4 Customer s misuse without following instructions or operation procedures provided by this instruction manual or 5 The stamped seal is broken or damaged e Contact the service center or the dealer you purchased the splicer when you require maintenance or repair service FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES INC 1 800 5000 FIS 347 fiberinstrumentsales com Of m Download this Super Cougar Manual onto your smartphone
43. mal operation is discovered 1 When the splice loss is too high It may have been caused by dirt or dust on the surface of fibers e Carefully clean the surface of the fibers e DO NOT clean the fiber after being cleaved to prevent any contamination of its end face e DO NOT push the fiber through the V groove when setting it e Set the fiber by putting it down from the top The alignment of the fibers can be blocked by the dirt in the V groove e Keep the V groove and fiber clamp clean at all times Bad electrodes e Replace the electrodes if worn out the tip is bent or contaminated Improper arc discharge or arc time e Check if the proper splice mode for the fiber that is to be spliced has been selected 2 Abnormal operation of arc fusion splice The alignment activity is repeated e Open the windshield cover and close it again e Reset the system by pressing Reset button when an error occurs before opening the windshield cover Turn off the power and contact FIS The error message of Too Long Fiber appears repeatedly e Reset and turn off the power Contact FIS FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 XI Q amp A 1 Power Unable to turn off the power by pressing the power button Press the switch and hold it for about 1 second and release the button when the monitor is turned off Unable to perform proper number of splices with the battery pack that has been fully charged
44. measure the accurate splice loss value fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts 2 Select Heater Mode The heater mode consists of 12 different modes The operator needs to choose the most appropriate heater mode prior to using the protection sleeve The protection sleeve type determines the tube heat functions The reference of this mode can be found in the database Any contents required can be copied to and amended in the user s program Parameters Description 5 160 A mode to heat standard 60mm sleeves 5 140 A mode to heat standard 40mm sleeves 34mmA A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves 25mmA A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves 20mmA A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves 40mmB A mode to heat standard 40mm macro sleeves 34mmB A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves 25mmB A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves 20mmB A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves 45mm A mode to heat standard 45mm macro sleeves 34mmC A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves 25mm A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves Selecting heater mode Select a heater mode most suitable for the optical fiber protection sleeve to use The menu appears when MENU is pressed or touch MENU icon on the screen in ready mode The heater mode is displayed when selecting the heater menu with the cursor or touching it Heat ais a S Pt E fiji I ss 1 loi ie AM a FiberExper
45. nough or the stain remains even after the clean up do these steps e Turn off the splicer e Open the wind protector Remove the glass with a cross head screwdriver e Take out the shaft pin inserted in the glass and reinsert it in the new glass e Clean the glass e Turn on the power and confirm that there is no line and stain Press the X Y key to change the screen and inspect the surface of the lens fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Please be cautious not to lose the spring Confirm that the glass is properly replaced If not so optical fiber can not be exactly observed Spring insertion part Shaft pin Blade position adjustment If the cleaver fails to work properly rotate the blade 1 16th of a turn to replace the worn out blade position with a sharp blade position To rotate the blade see the following e Loosen the wrench bolt a little on the right of the cleaver with the hex wrench on the lower part of the cleaver e Rotate the circular blade to change the position with a cotton swab Adjust it to have the blade number face up e Tighten the wench bolt on the right of the cleaver Be careful not to touch the blade when rotating it Use a thin cotton replace the hex wrench in its original position To replace the blade see the operation manual of the cleaver If the 16 positions of the blade are all worn out replace the blade FiberExperts f FiberExperts fib
46. o core type SMF ITU T G 652 MMF ITU T G 651 DSF ITU T G 653 NZDSF ITU T G 655 EDFA E1980 possible to Applicable fiber types splice different kinds of fibers SM MM ITU T G 657 Applicable diameters of fiber Clad 80m 150m Coating 100m 1000um Single Cut length 250um Coat 8 16mm 900pm 16mm Splice loss Typical SMF 0 02dB MMF 0 01dB DSF 0 04dB NZDSF 0 04dB Splice reflection loss gt 60dB Operation time Splice time about 9 seconds heating time about 26 seconds when using a S 160 60mm tube Operation programs Splice mode 100 Heater mode 50 Splice result count Up to 2 000 times Recommend temperature and humidity range for 10 C to 50 C humidity 95 non condensing operation Recommended temperature range for storage 40 C to 80 C 0 to 95 RH Wind protection 15m s Specification 138WX160L including the monitor 2 3Kg including the battery pack Connection terminals for external device USB RCA external power Power DC 14 8V battery 5600mAh pack 100 240V AC adapter External power Vehicle cigar jack DC 12V Running times when using the battery pack About 200 times 313 Replacement cycle of electrodes After 2 000 times of splicing Tension stress test 2N 4 4N OPTION Display Two CMOS cameras and 4 3 color LCD monitor with touch panel Fiber view and magnification X Y 300X 170X FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347
47. perts 2 Turning on the Super Cougar Monitor angle The angle of the monitor can be adjusted to provide a better view Monitor ON Press the power key for about 0 5 second without opening the windshield cover The initial screeen is displayed after resetting all the motor to their respective initial position Initial Screen It is important to choose a right splice mode to ensure an accurate splicing result The current splice mode is displayed on the initial page A right heater mode must be selected to heat the protection sleeve The current heater mode is displayed on the initial page e Press MENU key to change splice mode on the initial page e The splice mode and heater mode are displayed on the 3 Installing the protection sleeve loader cooling tray Pull out the protection sleeve loader and inset it into the right or left groove Insert the cooling tray into the groove at the rear side of the heater ri LI F 4 Cleaning Optical Fibers Cleaning carefully the optic fiber with with a piece of soft cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol Fine dust on the coated surface of the fiber can cause the break off or decrease once the fiber is set inside the protection sleeve FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 5 Inserting optical fibers into protective sleeves Insert the fiber into the protection sleeve Sleeve Fiber 6 Cleaning and stripping optical fibers
48. place The machine may fall causing injury or damage to the machine SUPER COUGAR has to be precisely adjusted and aligned DO NOT allow the unit to receive a strong impact Use the supplied carrying case for its transportation and storage The carrying case protects SUPER COUGAR from breakage moisture shake and shock during storage and transportation Replace the electrode in a timely manner and maintain it as instructed below e Use only a specified electrode e Place a new electrode in the correct position e Replace the electrodes as a pair If the user fails to follow the above instructions it may cause abnormal arc discharge resulting in damage to the machine or degradation in splicing perfor mance Use no chemicals other than ethyl alcohol 96 or greater to clean the objective lens V groove windshield mirror LCD monitor and body of the machine Otherwise blurring discoloration damage or performance deterioration may occur SUPER COUGAR requires no lubrication The use of oil or grease may degrade its performance and damage to the equipment DO NOT store the device in a place where temperature or humidity is high Damage to the machine may occur The technical examination of SUPER COUGAR must be carried out by a qualified engineer otherwise fire or electric shock may occur If any problems occur contact FIS co Itd for repair and maintenance Il Specifications 1 Specifications Subject Description Arrangement Core t
49. plice mode in the user side program Mode Title 1 The titles of splice modes are displayed in 11 characters Mode Title 2 Detailed description of the splice modes are described as 11 characters The titles are presented in the splice edit mode Cleave Limit An error message appears if the cleave angle of either left or right end of fiber exceeds the limit Loss Limit An error message appears if the estimated splice loss value exceeds the limit Arc Power The discharge amount is set differently for each mode The discharge time is set differently for each mode and automatically decided in accordance with fiber type when the auto mode is selected Clean time The discharge for cleaning occurs for a short time for burning the fine dust on the fiber surface It can be modified in this parameter Re arc time In some cases the splice loss can be improved by applying additional discharge The duration of the re discharge can be modified here Arctime Selecting Splice Modes for the Best Results Testing by FIS Technicians indicates that for the best results with the Super Cougar splicer When setting up the splicer select your specific fiber type ie SM MM1 MM2 etc in the Splicer Mode Menu Results will be more consistent and accurate by selecting the fiber type rather than using the Mode 1 Auto setting FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Splice edit mode The splice mode edit enable
50. s users to set various splice modes and use them in a proper way in their working conditions Instructions for using vari ous parameters and their functions are described below Parameters Description The list of splice modes stored in the splicer database appears on the screen The user selects a proper mode to use It is utilized in using the edit function by copying a similar mode from the splice modes stored in the database Mode Title 1 Mode title 1 expresses the splice mode in maximum 11characters Mode Title 2 Mode title 2 expresses the splice mode in details in maximum 11 characters Mode title 2 can be found in the Splice mode menu It sets the method of fiber alignment Fiber type Alignment Core optical fibers are aligned to core position on both sides Il Clad fibers are aligned to the Gap set Position of clad Sane It sets the focus during the fiber observation A focal plane moves towards the core due to numerical value increase and the focal Focus R plane moves against the core due to numerical value decrease AUTO focus setting is recommended The left fiber and the right fiber are focused respectively and it is possible even when different fibers are spliced Arc Power Attenuation splice ECF When aligning optical fibers by using the ECF function it sets the axial offset Auto power Cleaning arc burns dust on the fiber surface even in a short time of arc The duration of cleaning arc can be affected by th
51. sales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 How to change the splice mode Next touch Replace on the screen Move to the new splice mode just created and press ENTER Or touch the mode and OK on the LCD Splice mode Selection of the mode to be changed AUTO SM NZ DS MM Replace 13 AT2 DS Attenu2DS Replace 14 AT2 MM Attenuatel ars 15 SM080 SM80 m 168 SM125 80 SM125 Edit 17 SM SM ITU TG652 Select 18 SM SM ITU TG6525 4 gt Close O1SM SM_ 02 NZ NZ 03 DS DS 04 MM MM 05 6657 OK 06 EDF FX1060 Close 07 EDF EDF The modes that are created and listed after number 20 on the list can be changed How to change the splice mode A splice mode can be deleted Follow the instructions below Select the desired splice mode and press the right arrow key to open the splice mode edit menu Press ENTER key to select the fiber type Select 0 BLANK and press ENTER to activate it e Splice modes from 1 to 20 on the list cannot be deleted e Mode number 1 is automatically selected when a splice mode is deleted Editing reference or splice modes The splice parameters belonging to each splice mode can be modified The two most important factors discharge arc power and time can be amended as Splice mode setting Mode1 AUTO SM NZ DS MM a Splice 13 AT2 DS Attenu2DS Replace 14 AT2 MM Attenuatel 15 SMO80 SM80 m New 16 SM125 80 SM125 E
52. se of the Super Cougar 1 Main Body Windshield Cover Battery Monitor Touch Panel fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts External monitor output PC connection terminal A S terminal Battery disengagement button Upgrade USB Port Remaining battery display button Remaining battery display Heater 1 operation Heater 1 key Posa indicator lamp ne Heater 2 operation indicator Power switch Arc discharge key Menu key Screch change key Perform arc fusion Touch Return amp cancel ke FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 2 Parts for Fusion Splicing Camera light Upper electrode cover erre ea Y axis camera Cover to fix left fiber Upper electrode Cover to fix right fiber i PA Bj Mbk X axis camera re i TA SELE e Lower electrode cover E tai Lower electrode Night light X Reflection mirror Windshield Cover V BLOCK 7 V BLOCK V BLOCK Y Reflection Heater Cover Heater 1 Center Heater Heater 2 Cover close level fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts IV Operation 1 Power Supply The high performance battery and its power adapter allow SUPER COUGAR to be operated while it is being charged hich they are used but also the batteries exploding
53. similar fibers i e whose diameters are dif AN ferent However it does not affect the splice loss or the splice quality including tensile strength Saving splice results The splice result can be saved and the procedure is as follows Total 2 000 results can be recorded and the 2001th result will be warren on the line of the 1st result How to automatically save splice results a note cannot be entered When SET or RESET is pressed after completing splicing the result is saved automatically Or it can be recorded when the windshield is opened after completing a splice process on the last screen 10 Removing the spliced fiber 1 Open the sleeve heater cover 2 Open the windshield cover 3 Hold the left fiber with your left hand from the edge of the windshield and open the left fixer cover 4 Open the right fixer cover 5 Hold the right fiber and remove the spliced fiber from the splicer AN Keep holding the fiber until transporting it to the tube heater fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts 11 Installing the Protection Sleeve in the Sleeve Heater Transfer fiber with protection sleeve to tube heater Slowly move the spliced fiber from the right until it reaches to the left hand at the edge of the tube heater Place the protection sleeve in the middle of the tube heater AN Make sure that the splice point is placed in the middle of the protection sleeve 12 He
54. splice mode and this set angle will be applied only during the calibration Cleave Diagnosi Dust LED Limit te Test Test Check MotorDry Mtr Cal Close Diagnostic Test Super Cougar is designed to check its entire functions by simple self diagnosis tests It is useful to check the functional condition of the arc fusion splicer Arc Cali Cleave Dust LED bration Limit Test Check MotorDry Mtr Cal Close The self diagnosis can start by pressing ENTER or touching the screen after removing fibers from the device See the table below ET ba Test item Description LED Test Checks the brightness of LED Motor Test Checks the performance of each motor Dust Test Observe optical path for any dust or foreign substances Properly place fibers in the V groove of splicer after completing the dust test The process of Motor Calibration is initiated when pressing ENTER or touching the screen W FiberExperts Ff FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 The result will be displayed on the screen when the tests are completed If necessary clean the object lenses If the foreign substances are not removed after cleaning the object lenses it is possible that there is a problem in the optical transfer path In this case contact FIS Perform dust test and LED test from Calibration menu Dust test The arc fusion splicer observes fibers after processing the image visually Dust or dirt on the c
55. stimation needs to Core irregularity be adjusted it is done using Core arrangement proceed Core irregularity and Inconsistent MFD Inconsistent MFD FiberExperts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 How to insert mode Title Note Password The list of characters is displayed below when choosing the mode title note or password Plover pens FAN n DI i li 00 pe fe TO I So ee Ve O Select desired characters using up down left and right keys or touching each character on the screen Then press ENTER to confirm the selections PORSITITUYVYWXxXYZO0123 1567891 amp Confirm the selection of characters by pressing ENTER or touching Done E en ee Del Done on the screen AUTO Close Attenuation splice mode The attenuation mode is designed to attenuate the focal point of splice by intentionally generating the deviation of axes it consists of two types Mode1 AUTO SM NZ DS MM dle Splice At least one of AT1 SM 10 AT1 SM Attenuatio PRESE ATA DS AT2 SM AT2 DS 11 AT1 DS Attenuatior NEY 12 AT2 SM Attenu2SNMV and AT2 MM is selected 13 AT2 DS Attenu2DS E dit 15 SM080 SM80 m Close AT1 mode AT1 performs fiber splice intentionally using the core axis deviation AT1 displays the estimated splice loss value This data is not an accurate loss value but just a reference It is recommended to use a power meter to
56. t responsible for equipment damage and personal or physical damage caused by improper use or modification WARNING Please turn off the power of the device immediately and contact FIS co Itd if any of below mentioned incidents occurs while operating the ma chine e Fumes bad odor noise or overheating Liquid or foreign substances falls into the device e The arc fusion splicer is dropped or damaged Use the power cord provided with the device Using an inappropriate AC power cord may cause fire electric shock or injury DO NOT touch the electrode when the power of SUPER COUGAR is ON The high voltage and temperature may cause electric shock or burn Connect the AC power cord to the battery charger provided with the device and wall outlet Check to ensure no dust or foreign substance on the AC plug electrode before connecting it Unsafe connection may cause the occurrence of fumes fire or damage to the device resulting in fire or serious injury or death Apply correct voltage The correct input AC power to the adapter is AC 100 240V and 50 60Hz Examine the input AC power before applying Applying incorrect AC power could result in electric shock equipment breakdown serious injury or even death Abnormally high AC voltage or irregular frequencies are often generated by AC generator hence it is necessary to check the AC output power with a circuit tester Since abnormal high voltage and frequencies may result in serious electric shock injury
57. ts f FiberExperts fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 Use up and down keys to select a heater mode and press ENTER to confirm the selection Or select a heater mode by touching it and touch Select to confirm it Setting a heater mode Mode1 60mm 140 Heat 01 60mm Replace 02 AOmm New Edit Select Sees Edit heater mode It is possible to edit or amend the modes of the tube heater which are saved in the database Select the edit mode in the Heater mode selection menu using the cursor Click it to display Heater mode edit Select Heater Mode Editing each element Mode1 60mm 140 Edit Heat 01Sleeve Type 40mm amp 01 60mm Replace 02 Mode Title 1 02 40mm var 03 Mode Title 2 Edit 04Heat Control Middle Ob Heat Time 30sec O6G Heat Temp 150 C OK O7 Finish Temp 120 CF Close Edit Select Close Move the cursor to a desired location by using up and down keys or touching the screen Press right arrow key or touch Edit to select an item The value of each item can be adjusted by using left and right keys or touching the screen Press ENTER to save fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts Parameters Description Sets the proper sleeve type Entire heater mode list is displayed ree Ope The selected mode will be copied to a user programmable mode aloe A heater mode title is displayed at the right bottom on the
58. uch as fire may occur Charging the battery Connect DC cord of specified charger S 11 to CHARGER jack on the left part of large capacity battery Connect AC cord to the outlet with the appro priate AC voltage The charging LED light blinks red green yellow in sequence and the LED lights up red again which means charging has begun It takes approximately 3 hours for the built in battery and 6 hours for the large capacity battery to be completely charged Keep charging for buffing for about 30 minutes after the green light is turned on Remaining capacity indicator LED Remaining Capacity aS B m m 5 LED 80 100 OR OR OE i CT 4 LED 60 80 SLL OL O P E S EE 3 LED 40 60 EDI OF VICO IT e 2 LED 20 40 0 a Bam 1 LED 5 P eas e need Oro Ore 1 LED blinks i ed AN The battery must be charged when the remaining battery is as low as one bar fiberinstrumentsales com 1 800 5000 FIS 347 FiberExperts f FiberExperts V Menu Description 1 Function Keys To turn the power on and off When the switch is pressed and held for about 0 5 second the power and I monitor are turned on and the indicator next to the switch is changed to d green When the switch is pressed and held for about one second the indicator and power are turned off o move ME CUISor LO Lert i The monitor becomes darker if it is pressed on the initial screen In a addition it is used to control th

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