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  • Page 1 EasySplicer EasySplicer EasySplicer EasySplicer MK2 2 2 2 USERS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction............................3 Disclaimer............................3 Application............................3 EasySplicer mk2 components......................3 Basics...............................4 Quick Start! ...........................4 Turn on the EasySplicer mk2......................4 Start with a Calibration!........................4 Singlemode or Multimode? ......................4 Doing the Calibration!........................5 Time to splice!..........................5 Oven operation – sleeve protection!....................6 Main menu............................7 Preparing the fibers and place them in the Fusion splicer !............13 Don´t forget the protective sleeve!....................13...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The EasySplicer mk2 incorporates all the best a “Made in Sweden” Fusion splicer can offer. NOTE: EasySplicer mk2 is a high precision instrument and should always be handled with care! Disclaimer SB Scandinavia AB reserves the right to modify the product in any way without prior customer notification or any other form of notice.

  • Page 4: Basics

    Basics NOTE: The EasySplicer mk2 is a rugged field instrument designed to withstand field environment. However, to ensure best performance, it is important to keep maintenance as described later in this manual. Quick Start! Turn on the EasySplicer mk2 If available, connect the splicer to a power source.

  • Page 5: Doing The Calibration

    Doing the Calibration! - Strip one fiber which You are about to splice (strip it some 5-6cm). - Clean the fiber with alcohol, isopropyl or similar. Make sure not to touch the fiber with anything after cleaning as it will become dirty. Place the stripped and cleaned fiber across the v-groove (see picture below).

  • Page 6: Oven Operation - Sleeve Protection

    Strip and clean the fiber. Cleave the fiber. • Place the fiber holders in the splicer. Push down the bracket which holds the fibers • in place in the v-groove See the operation of the above at page 13-15 and/or watch our Video at: •...

  • Page 7: Main Menu

    Main menu Step up/down with the small buttons (UP/DOWN). Select Your choice with the SELECT-button. EXIT Exit from this Menu (back to Splice-mode). CLEAN ELECTRODES Run the “CLEAN ELECTRODES”-program to remove dirt/oxide on the electrodes. Running this program will ignite an extra powerful spark which will burn the electrodes clean.
  • Page 8 Place the stripped and cleaned fiber across the v-groove (see picture below). You can see how it is performed in our VIDEO to be found at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t1bwwrk0i9str6a/AAAKnje_Mvc-_SeXVUH1v0Jva?dl=0 Having placed the fiber in the v-groove enter the “Menu” again and step with “down-arrow” to CALIBRATE.
  • Page 9 SETUP Takes You to the next sub-level where the following functions can be adjusted (see section below): * FIBERTYPE * SET CLOCK * OVEN * LANGUAGE * FIBER POSITION * ELECTRODES * DISPLAY * AUTO MODE * STARTUP CLEAN * SPLICE PAUSE * CALIB VISIBLE/CALIB NOT VISIBLE INFO Shows miscellaneous information of the splicer, like firmware version and...
  • Page 10 SET CLOCK Set the internal clock by stepping up/down with the small buttons. Save value and move to the next line by pressing the large button (MOVE). Select EXIT for leaving this function. Changes selected items up one step. DOWN Changes selected items down one step.
  • Page 11 The numbers shown at the top of display (in this picture 528 and 552) shows the motor positions. This position should be between 500 and 750. If not then the small screws in the wagons needs to be adjusted with an 0.9mm Allen key.
  • Page 12 DISPLAY ONLY IN ENGLISH VERSION !!! - This function, when enabled, will show all Menus with a larger font. AUTO MODE If selected, the splicer will automatically start a splice or a calibrate when the lid is closed if it detects fiber(s) in valid positions. STARTUP CLEAN If selected, the splicer will do a clean electrodes every time the splicer is turned on if the lid is closed and there are no fibers in the camera view.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Fibers And Place Them In The Fusion Splicer

    Preparing the fibers and place them in the Fusion splicer ! Often, incorrect handling or preparation causes splice loss. It is crucial to keep tools and fiber clean; the invested time used in fiber and tool handling is more than compensated for in reduced troubleshooting effort.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Fiber

    Cleaning the fiber Use a pair of tweezers equipped with cotton buds (or a similar tool) soaked with alcohol, isopropyl or similar. Press the tweezers together and clean the fiber with by moving the tweezers from the fiber holder towards the end of the fiber. Repeat, but rotate the tweezers.

  • Page 15: Place The Cleaved And Ready Fibers In The Splicer

    Close the lid of the cleaver and push the sliding part away from you. The fiber will be cut off (cleaved) and get a very straight 90´ angle Lift the fiber holder in order to prevent the fiber from getting dirty. Place the cleaved and ready fibers in the splicer Open the main lid (on top) of the splicer and lift up the little bracket on top of the v-groove.
  • Page 16 Close the bracket over the v-groove and lock the fibers in position Close the main lid. The fiber should now be visible in the monitor like this:...

  • Page 17: Splicing

    Splicing Select the proper splice program in the menu (Singlemode- Multimode- or OM1- fiber). - Make sure a reset has been performed since last splice. - Make sure that the fibers/ v-groove are clean (if not, see page 13 and 20). Are the fibers properly aligned (if not, see page 20 below)? If both fibers look good and clean, Press the SPLICE button and the automatic splice- procedure will take place (moving the fibers together, igniting the spark, melting the glass...

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Electrodes

    (before performing a Calibrate). The function is found in the Menu-system; CLEAN ELECTRODES, and it can be run some 2-4 times if the electrodes are very dirty. The EasySplicer will also, every 10 splice, ask the user to clean the electrodes. This is suggested only as a precaution but running the CLEAN ELECTRODES function will keep the splicer fresh and free from problems.

  • Page 19: Oven Maintenance

    - Under some circumstances, it might be that the electrodes get so oxidized that the CLEAN ELECTRODES function won’t be able to fully burn off the oxidation and the problems remain. If so, take for ex a sharp carpet knife or razor-blade and scratch gently on the surface of the electrodes (on the tips).

  • Page 20: Changing And Adjusting The Electrodes

    Changing and adjusting the electrodes STEP 1. Upper electrode. Use a small flat screwdriver to lift the electrode lock (the circular brass part). While lifted use a pincer to carefully remove the old electrode. No strength is required, be careful. Keep the lock lifted with the screwdriver and insert the new electrode.
  • Page 21 STEP 2. Adjust the position of both electrodes so that they are a just outside the camera view (not to be seen in the display). Enter the menu system and go to Setup and then to Electrodes. Select Adjust. First thing to do is to place a fiber in the v-groove. This will guide the splicer to find the exact vertical center of the fiber.
  • Page 22 Adjust the upper electrode so that it is within the green area or just outside. But it must not be visible in the red area. When done, press NEXT and adjust the lower electrode within the green area or just outside. But it must not be visible in the red area. No strength is required, be careful.

  • Page 23: Error Messages And How To Resolve

    Error messages and how to resolve: Error message: Action: Resolve: Calibrate again. Calibration failed. Do a new calibration. CLEAN ELECTRODES Calibration failed 3 times. Clean the electrodes. First use the electronic clean in the menu (up to 4 times). And if that is not sufficient, also clean mechanically with a small knife.

  • Page 24: Technical Specification

    Technical specification: Weight: 800g 230x98x53 mm Dimensions: Axial: Automatic Alignment: Radial: Fixed v-groove Arc fusion Fusion technique: Automatic Process: SMF 0.03dB Typical Loss: MMF 0.01dB Splice Programs: 3 pre-defined: Singlemode – Multimode – – Fiber holders, 3 pairs (250-BLACK, 900-BLUE Fiber handling: 900-RED loose coat/loose tube).

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