Stabilize Electrodes; Operation Procedure; Diagnostic Test - INNO VIEW 5 User Manual

INNO Instrument strongly recommends all users to do stabilizing electrodes and
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arc calibration after electrodes replacing to keep good splice results and splice
strength (Details are described below).

Stabilize electrodes

In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, especially when
the splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, the arc power may
become unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. In such case, it takes time for arc
power to be stabilized. In this case, stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process
to set the arc power stable. If many tests are needed until the "Operation
Complete" message appears in [Arc calibration], use this function as well.

Operation procedure

Select [Stabilize electrodes].
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Place prepared fibers into the splicer for splicing.
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Press [SET] button, and the splicer will begin to stabilize the electrodes
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automatically in the following procedures:
Repeat arc discharge five times to measure the arc position.
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Perform splicing rapidly.
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Perform stabilizing electrodes 20 times consecutively to precisely locate
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the electrodes position.

Diagnostic test

VIEW 5 has a built-in diagnostic test function that allows the user to evaluate
several critical variable parameters with only one simple step. Perform this function
in case of splicer operation fault.

Operation procedure

Select [Diagnostic Test] in [Maintenance Menu].
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