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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Fusion Splicer Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place. There is a change without a previous notice. We are not responsible for the products which are not purchased from our authorized distributors.
  • Page 2 Please consent beforehand. The software equipped in splicer and its related documents are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions as well as other intellectual property laws. Copying some or all of instruction manual without notice is forbidden. Moreover, without permission from our company, it cannot use on the Copyright Act except that it uses as an individual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information ............1 General information ............6 Introduction ...................... 6 New function of 70S ..................7 Description of Product ............. 8 Components of Splicer ..................8 Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ..........9 Description and Function of Splicer ..............10 Operation of Sheet Key ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Splice Menu ..............48 Composition of Splice Menu ................48 Splice Mode ....................49 Select Splice Mode ..................50 Manual Splice Mode ..................59 ECF Splice ..................... 60 Splice Settings ....................62 Memory ......................63 Camera Image ....................65 Splice Memory Comment ................

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    The splicer has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers for telecommunications. Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications. Fujikura Ltd. gives much consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 6 Safety Information WARNINGS! Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: • Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs. •...
  • Page 7 When using an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the following measures to correct the condition.
  • Page 8 Safety Information WARNINGS! Do not touch the splicer, AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty / humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.
  • Page 9 Safety Information CAUTIONS! Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes. • Use only specified electrodes. • Set the new electrodes in the correct position. • Replace the electrodes as a pair. Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.

  • Page 10: General Information

    General information Introduction This fusion splicer 70S is a fusion splicer which can connect a single optical fiber. Moreover, a new function was added and made the 70S splicer much improved in versatility. In order to master 70S, please read this instruction manual.

  • Page 11: New Function Of 70S

    The work tray can be used immediately when removed from the inside of a main part storage carrying case can be used. Moreover, the carrying case can be used as a working table. Upgrade of software The software of 70S is upgradable from on the Internet. Please install Data Connection in attached CD manual. 70S_Rev1...

  • Page 12: Description Of Product

    Standard Equipment The standard equipment of the splicer is the following. Check the equipment items mentioned of list. Standard Package List. Fusion Splicer Carrying Case [CC-30] [70S] AC adapter AC cord [ACC-**] [ADC-18] Alcohol Pot USB Cable Instruction Manual [AP-01]...

  • Page 13: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation

    Description of Products Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Tools Fiber coating UV Coating Ny Coating diameter 0.25mm 0.9mm Standard sleeve 60mm length [FP-03] Fiber 40mm length [FP-03 (L = 40)] protection sleeves Micro sleeve Micro sleeve 15mm length [FPS01-400-15] 20mm length [FPS01-900-20] Primary coat stripper [PS-02] Jacket stripper [JS-01]...

  • Page 14: Description And Function Of Splicer

    Description of Products Description and Function of Splicer structure Tube heater Wind-Protector LCD monitor Sheet Key Tube heater Wind-protector External terminal Protector USB port Power unit dock 70S_Rev1...

  • Page 15: Description Of Products

    Description of Products Clamp Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Clamp Clamp Electrode cover Electrode Sheath clamp Sheath clamp V-groove Objective lens Objective lens V-groove Electrode Electrode cover 70S_Rev1...

  • Page 16: Operation Of Sheet Key

    Description of Products Operation of Sheet Key ESC key ON/OFF key X/Y key RESET key SET key UP/DOWN MENU key ARC key HEAT key ENT key Key Name Key Function ON/OFF To turn ON/OFF the power. Power key Arc discharge manually. Arc Key Change the X/Y images X/Y Key...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Splicing work preparation The space for working is secured. The work environment according to various uses can be made from using the carrying case of this equipment, and a work tray. Use a work tray Position of belt to attach If a work tray is taken out and a belt was Where a carrying case lid is opened, used, it can work as a simple working table.
  • Page 18 Basic Operation Sleeve Loader Sleeve loader for holding the Protection sleeve during Splicing. It is possible that there are dust, rain water, etc. depending on work environment, and garbage, moisture, etc. mix to the protection sleeve under splice. Putting a protection sleeve on the ground etc. directly by using a sleeve loader is lost, and mixing of garbage or moisture can be prevented.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Basic Operation Power Supply The power supply of a splicer can be operated with AC power supply and a battery. Inserting or detaching power unit Inserting power supply unit Insert power unit into Power unit dock until it clicks into place. Detaching power supply unit.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation AC Operation This section describes the procedures for using the power supply with the equipment. Splicer is operated with AC adapter (ADC-18) or the internal battery. Use the only external AC adapter (ADC-18) and AC Coad (ACC-**) with Splicer. AC Coad [ACC-**] AC Adapter [ADC-18] Insert AC cord into the AC inlet of the AC adapter.

  • Page 21: Dc Operation With External Battery

    Basic Operation DC operation with external battery Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter. Open Do not supply DC16V or greater, the AC adapter will be damaged immediately. Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on (green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied.

  • Page 22: Battery Operation

    Basic Operation Battery Operation Check the remaining battery capacity. If it is 20% or less before operation, splicer can only work a few times. Keep below practices to prevent battery damage. Fully charge the battery after every use. Follow below conditions Operation : -10 degree C ~ 50 degree C Charging...
  • Page 23 Basic Operation If battery is not inserting in the splicer, simply press the battery check push button on the battery pack. The remaining battery capacity is indicated on the LED indicator. Remaining battery capacity indicator Remaining battery 4 LED 95~100% 3 LED 65~95% 2 LED...
  • Page 24 Basic Operation How to charge the battery Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the Battery Pack. Plug the supplied battery charge cord (DCC-18) into both the battery charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-18) and the battery Open charge terminal located...

  • Page 25: Turning Splicer On/Off

    Basic Operation Turning Splicer ON/OFF Turning Splicer ON Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. The following warning screen is displayed. The license message is displayed twice a month when the splicer is turn on. There is a possibility that a language is fixed depending on the country of shipment.

  • Page 26: Up/Down Key Function

    Basic Operation Up/Down Key function The following operation is carried out by pressing the Up/Down key on a READY screen. LCD brilliance control function Monitor visibility changes depending on environmental conditions. To change monitor brightness, press Up/Down Arrow key to change value and press ENT key to set value. DOWN key Up/Down + Wind-Protector Automatic opening-and-closing function...

  • Page 27: Splicer Settings Check

    Basic Operation Splicer Settings Check Composition of a READY screen Splice Mode Select appropriate splicing mode for the specific fiber combination. Current mode is displayed on the READY screen. Heater Mode Select appropriate heating mode for the specific protection sleeve used. Current mode is displayed on the READY screen.

  • Page 28: Change Of The Operation Mode

    Basic Operation Change of the Operation Mode Selection of the operation mode Each operation mode consists of parameters shown below so that operation of the equipment after the end of work can be set up. The extraction work of a fiber can be smoothly done by working by changing the operation mode according to the contents of work.

  • Page 29: Change Of The Splice Mode

    Basic Operation Change of the Splice Mode The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different depending on the fiber used. Parameters for controlling arc discharge.
  • Page 30 Basic Operation Splice Mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. 1. Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed. 2.

  • Page 31: Change Of The Heater Mode

    Basic Operation Change of the Heater Mode Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
  • Page 32 Select Heater Mode 4. The check in the heater mode selected on the OK screen can be performed. When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura, please set parameters based on the specific sleeve. When the sleeve of another company is used, the durability of a protection point cannot be warrantied.

  • Page 33: Preparation Of Fiber

    Basic Operation Preparation of fiber Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 500mm from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase. Placing protection sleeve over fiber Place the protection sleeve over the Right side fiber.
  • Page 34 Basic Operation Fiber Cleaving in the case of using a sheath clamp To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper. Push the slide button until it locks and set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver. Press down the cutting lever.
  • Page 35 Basic Operation Fiber Cleaving in the case of using a Fiber holder Set the fiber onto fiber holder Set the fiber onto the fiber holder with the fiber sheath 3mm from the end of the fiber holder and then close the fiber holder lid. Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer to figure below).

  • Page 36: Loading Fiber To Splicer

    Basic Operation Loading fiber to splicer Using sheath clamp 1. Open the wind-protector and sheath clamps. 2. Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Fiber Electrode Electrode V-groove Be careful of a fiber tip to Set so that a fiber tip comes to...
  • Page 37 Basic Operation Using Fiber Holder 1. Loosen a screw beside sheathe clamps and take the sheathe clamps off the splicer. 2. Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber. Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber end-face quality.

  • Page 38: Arc Calibration

    Basic Operation Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.
  • Page 39 Basic Operation “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key to exit. Result: Good “Not Adequate” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large. Press ENT key to perform arc calibration, or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed.

  • Page 40: Splicing Procedure

    To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the 70S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.
  • Page 41 Basic Operation 4. Cladding axis offset measurements can be displayed and after completion of arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. 5. Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
  • Page 42 Basic Operation Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Fiber angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
  • Page 43 Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Separation Fiber stuffing too Perform [Motor Calibration] small Prefuse power too Decrease [Prefuse Power] and/or [Prefuse high or prefuse time Time]. too long. Fiber stuffing too Decrease [Overlap] and perform [Motor much Calibration]. Thin Arc power not Perform [Arc Calibration].

  • Page 44: Storing Splicing Results

    Basic Operation Storing splicing results Splicing results is stored in memory. After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result. Storing results automatically The splice result is automatically stored in memory when RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen or when the wind-protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen.

  • Page 45: Fiber Proof Test

    Basic Operation Fiber Proof Test The strength of the splice point can be checked. When finished press RESET or open wind-protector and fiber proof test will be performed. A motion changes by the selected operation mode. Heating protection sleeve 1. Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of splicer. Keep holding fiber until fiber is completely transferred to tube heater.
  • Page 46 Basic Operation 6. Optical fiber is conveyed to a heater unit, and it takes down to a heater part and holds. Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve. Make sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is placed on bottom. When a protection sleeve set position exceeds a yellow line, un-contracting of a protection sleeve occurs.

  • Page 47: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality

    Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cleaning and Checking before Splicing It is possible to maintain the performance of the splicer for a long time with proper cleaning and maintenance. Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss.
  • Page 48 Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation. To clean the clamp chips do the following: Fiber clamp chips 1.

  • Page 49: Periodical Checking And Cleaning

    Maintenance of Splicing Quality Periodical Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended. Cleaning of Objective Lens If the surface of the objective lens becomes dirty, inaccurate observation of the fiber position may occur, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation.

  • Page 50: Cautions Were Displayed

    Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cautions were displayed Cleaver Blade Alarm displayed Position Changing CT-30Cleaver Blade If the cleaver does not cleave properly, rotate the blade 1/16th of a turn to replace the worn out blade position with a sharp blade position. Blade life is normally 1000 cleaves per blade position.
  • Page 51 Maintenance of Splicing Quality Electrode Caution displayed Replace Electrodes See Section [Replace Electrodes]. Another error displayed Diagnostic Test See Section [Diagnostic Test]. 70S_Rev1...

  • Page 52: Splice Menu

    Splice Menu Composition of Splice Menu Common parameters for the modes for splicing and machine setting can be set. 1. Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. 2. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key to a parameter to be selected. 3.

  • Page 53: Splice Mode

    Splice Menu Splice Mode The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge. •...

  • Page 54: Select Splice Mode

    Splice Menu Select Splice Mode Database of splice mode (AUTO) Splice Mode Description This splice mode can splice standard telecommunications grade fiber, including SMF (ITU-T G.652), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655) and DSF (ITU-T AUTO G.653). SM/NZ/DS The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge and adjusting the arc current accordingly.
  • Page 55 Splice Menu Database of splice mode (Same Fiber) Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). SM-SM The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655).
  • Page 56 Splice Menu Database of splice mode (FAST) Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. SM FAST Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
  • Page 57 Splice Menu Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters follow below steps: 1. In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified. Press MENU key to display [Edit Splice Mode] menu.
  • Page 58 Splice Menu Editting or erasing splice mode How to create splice mode There are necessary splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow the below steps to add a splice mode. Select a “BLANK”...
  • Page 59 Splice Menu AUTO mode: [SM AUTO] ], [MM AUTO] ], [NZ AUTO] ], [DS AUTO] Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO modes to simplify the operation. Additional hidden parameters are all fixed values set at the factory. Parameter Description Fundamental Settings...
  • Page 60 Splice Menu Standard mode: [SM], [NZ], [DS], [MM] Splicing parameters: standard modes In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select from a series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes. Parameter Description Fundamental Settings...
  • Page 61 Splice Menu A continuation of edit parameter list Parameter Description Prefuse And Stuff Sets the power of the prefuse arc, which is an arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. If [Prefuse Power] is set too low, Prefuse Power axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor.
  • Page 62 A continuation of edit parameter list Parameter Description Estimation Estimating Selects splice loss estimation to "OFF" ”Clad” ”Core” ”Core-Fine” Mode MFD-Left Sets MFD of the fibers. This MFD value is taken into account for estimating splice loss. MFD-Right This amount is added to the estimated splice loss originally calculated. When splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers, a high actual splice loss may occur even Minimum Loss with optimized arc conditions.

  • Page 63: Manual Splice Mode

    Splice Menu Manual Splice Mode This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is different from standard automatic splicing. 1. Select a splice mode that allows the splice parameter [Align] in page two of splice mode edit menu to be changed to “manual”...

  • Page 64: Ecf Splice

    Splice Menu ECF Splice When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below. However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding due to the viscous self-centering effect.
  • Page 65 Splice Menu Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode makes an intentional core axial offset to create attenuation at the splice point. Two types of attenuation splice modes are included in the splicer as stated below. Select either "AT1(SM)", "AT1 (DS)", "AT2(SM)", "AT2 (DS) or AT2 (MM) in data base area at [Fiber Type].

  • Page 66: Splice Settings

    Splice Menu Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set. 1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], and [FINISH] state to display [Splice Menu]. 2. Select [Splice Settings] in [Splice Menu] to display [Splice Settings] menu. 3.

  • Page 67: Memory

    Splice Menu Memory This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. Splice Results Reference or Elimination Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. Memory Data can be downloaded by USB.
  • Page 68 Splice Menu How to Clear the Splice Results data 1. Press MENU key in [Splice Result] Menu. 2. Press MENU key in [Jump / Remove] Menu. 3. Select the first data in the range to be deleted by ENT key. 4.

  • Page 69: Camera Image

    Splice Menu Clear All Splice Results All splicing results can be cleared at once. 1. Move cursor to [Clear All Splice Result] in Memory Menu. And Press the ENT Key. 2. Press ENT key to display [Clear All Splice Result]. ENT key Clear All Splice Results Camera Image...

  • Page 70: Splice Memory Comment

    Splice Menu Splice Memory Comment The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET or RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen, or when the wind-protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen. Once a commented is entered, the same comment is used for subsequent splice results.

  • Page 71: Heater Menu

    Heater Menu Select Heater Mode Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
  • Page 72 Select Heater Mode 4. The check in the heater mode selected on the OK screen can be performed. When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura, please set parameters based on the specific sleeve. When the sleeve of another company is used, the durability of a protection point cannot be warrantied.
  • Page 73 Heater Menu Referring to or Editing Heater Mode Tube-heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed. 1. Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Select Heater Mode] menu. Press MENU key to display [Edit Heater Mode] menu. 2.

  • Page 74: About Heating Of A Connector Splice Part

    1. Remove the rear screw of the heater. 2. Clamp unit is made to slide and exchanged for other size. When using Fujikura Fuse Connect, removing the clamp is unnecessary. Heating contraction work can be done in the usual state.

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Menu information The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. 1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state. Press MENU key to display [Maintenance].Select the [Maintenance Menu] press ENT key. 2.

  • Page 76: Replace Electrodes

    Maintenance Replace Electrodes When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of setting value a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the worn electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength. Replacement Procedure 1.

  • Page 77: Stabilize Electrodes

    Maintenance 5. Turn on the power, prepare fibers into the splicer and press ENT key. After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge to stabilize the electrodes. 6. Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.

  • Page 78: Clear Cleaver Counter

    Maintenance Clear Cleaver Counter This function was the stored number of [Cleaver Counter] to be reset. 1. Select the [Clear Cleaver Counter]. 2. As the confirmation screen “Is it OK to clear?” appears, press ENT key to clear. Parameter Descriptions The number of times of cleave is Cleave Count displayed.

  • Page 79: Diagnostic Test

    Maintenance Diagnostic Test The 70S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of splicer operation trouble.

  • Page 80: Dust Check

    Maintenance Dust Check The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras and lenses cover disturb normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.

  • Page 81: Arc Calibration

    Maintenance Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically.
  • Page 82 Maintenance “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key to exit. Result: Good “Not Adequate” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large. Press ENT key to perform arc calibration, or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed.

  • Page 83: Motor Calibration

    Maintenance Motor Calibration Motors were adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings could change due to various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all motors. Operation Procedure 1. Select the [Motor Calibration] in the [Maintenance Menu]. 2. Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press ENT key. 3.

  • Page 84: Machine Settings

    Maintenance Machine Settings The parameter about warning and a maintenance item can be changed. 1. Select [Machine Settings] in [Maintenance Menu] to display [Machine Settings] menu. 2. Select a parameter to be changed. Press ENT key to change values. 3. Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter. Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item.

  • Page 85: Supervisor Menu

    Maintenance Supervisor Menu Supervisor Settings: Used for Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain functions. Parameter Description Supervisor Settings Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar Supervisor Password Password setup of Enter Supervisor password. Boot Password Password setup of Enter Boot password.

  • Page 86: Error Message List

    Error Message List Press ENT when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: ･ If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. ･...
  • Page 87 Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ･ The fiber is not set ZL Motor ･ Press RESET key, and set the fiber again to correctly at the bottom of Overrun the V-groove. The fiber seat it correctly at the bottom of the V-groove. (Forward) ･...
  • Page 88 ･ Dust or dirt is on the fiber surface. Cannot detect ･ ･ The left and right fiber Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, clean fiber in types are different. and cleave).Select the suitable splice mode. AUTO mode ･ Splicing non-standard fibers.
  • Page 89 Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ･ ･ Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave ･ [Cleave Limit] is ･ Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
  • Page 90 Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ･ Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. ･ ･ Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. Insufficient fiber ･ cleaning. Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
  • Page 91 Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution ･ Clean the objective lenses by referring see There is dust after ･ section [Cleaning of Objective Lens]. Dirt or dust exists in executing Dust ･ optical path. When the above processes cannot remove the Check function dirt or dust, consult the authorized distributor.

  • Page 92: Questions And Troubleshooting

    Questions and Troubleshooting Power Supply (1) Power does not turn on when pressing ON/OFF key ･ The battery may not be charged. Charge is performed. (2) Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF key ･ Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (3) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack ･...

  • Page 93: Splicing Operation

    Questions and Troubleshooting Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor ･ Refer to [Error Message List] function. (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss ･ Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind-protector mirrors, and objective lenses. ･ Replace the electrodes. ･...
  • Page 94 Questions and Troubleshooting (7) Error message can be over-ridden ･ See Section [Splice Settings] to not allow error message override. (8) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time ･ The settings cannot be changed in AUTO modes. ･ If using the “Other Mode”, the Arc Power and Arc Time may be locked by administrator, preventing them from being changed.

  • Page 95: Tube-Heating Operation

    Questions and Troubleshooting Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely ･ Extend the heating time. Refer to [Heater Mode]. (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks ･ Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.

  • Page 96: Other Functions

    Questions and Troubleshooting Other Functions (1) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen ･ Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing X/Y key. (2) Too many repetitions until “Test Finish” indicated in [Arc Calibration] ･...

  • Page 97: Guarantee And Contact Address

    The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. will provide a warranty replacement of the AC adapter only one time. In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period, Fujikura Ltd.

  • Page 98: Contact Address

    Guarantee and Contact Address Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the authorized distributor or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax. +44-20-8240-2010 (Service: +44-20-8240-2029) URL http://www.fujikura.co.uk...

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