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- Page 1 IFS-10 ARC Fusion Splicer User Manual Please read this manual before operating your fusion splicer, and keep it for future reference. 2013/06 Rev.1.0...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Scope and purpose of the manual The reader IFS-10 Arc fusion splicer Chapter 1: Installation Safety warnings and precautions Operational safety warnings Maintenance and external care precautions Transport and storage precautions Installation upon delivery Unpacking the splicer The IFS-10 splicer standard... - Page 5 Preparing the fiber How to strip the fiber How to clean the fiber How to cleave the fiber How to make a splice Inserting the fibers Inspecting the fibers Splicing How to protect the splice Prepare to move fiber from the splicer to the oven Moving the fiber to the heat oven Shrinking Resetting the fiber movement motors...
- Page 6 Monitor position Power save Maintenance menu Replace electrodes Stabilizing electrodes Diagnostic test Dust check Motor calibration Arc calibration Operation procedure System information Troubleshooting Power supply Splicing operation Tube-heating operation Supervising Other functions Contents...
- Page 7 Important: INNO Instrument strictly recommends all users to read this manual before operating IFS-10 splicer. This manual is valid for the following software version:...
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Scope and purpose of the manual This User Manual explains how to install and operate IFS-10 fusion splicer. The primary aim of this manual is to make the user as familiar with the splicer as possible. Basic maintenance procedures are also described in Chapter 6 “Maintenance”... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Installation
• Safety warnings and precautions As IFS-10 is designed for fusion splicing silica glass optical fibers, it is very important that the splicer should not be used for any other purpose. The splicer is a precision instrument and must be handled with caution. Therefore, you must observe the following safety rules and general precautions regarding the use and handling of IFS-10 at any time. - Page 10 Operational safety warnings Do not use the splicer in places where there is a risk of explosion. • Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is switched on. • To avoid an electric shock, Do not open the back of the splicer or the power •...
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Page 11: Installation Upon Delivery
Raise the handle upwards and with a firm grip, lift the splicer upward and out of the carrying case. Place the handle of the splicer downwards. IFS-10 splicer standard kit IFS-10 is delivered in a portable case together with a basic set of tools and this manual. ① IFS-10 Splicer ⑩... -
Page 12: Optional Accessories For Ifs-10
Documents (not shown) User manual • Supplier’s declaration of conformity • Test protocol • Optional accessories for IFS-10 AC adapter pack • Note: AC adapter pack should also be mentioned as standard or optional accessories Chapter 1 Installation... -
Page 13: Overview Of External Parts
Overview of external parts Splicer handle Heat oven On / Off button Control buttons Power supply / Battery Safety shield Display USB Terminal Serial port Connector for charging battery Chapter 1 Installation... -
Page 14: General
Power connection General The splicer can be powered from the power supply connected to the main outlet, or from the battery. In either case, the power source is mounted underneath the splicer. Mounting the power source Insert Release button Draw power supply module out Insert the Battery unit into the power unit dock until it clicks into place. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery Charging progress is indicated by five red LEDs continuously sweeping from 20% to 100% on the battery indicator. As charging proceeds, one LED is lit when 20% charged. When it’s fully charged, all five LEDs are lit (i.e. 100%) Battery indicator It is available to charge the battery in three different ways. - Page 16 Charging the battery The splicer can be charged in two different ways (see step1 and 2 below). The power source which is used to charge the splicer is indicated by a special icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the monitor (see below) If the battery is connected to the slicer, then its charging level appears.
- Page 17 Heat oven Heat oven - Lid open Cooling tray Chapter 1 Installation...
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Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Scope and purpose of the manual This chapter contains the following basic information: Quick guide • Preparing the splicer • Preparing the fiber • How to make a splice • How to check the splice strength • How to protect the splice •... -
Page 19: Replace Electrodes
Preparing the splicer Connecting the power supply Connect the splicer to the main by inserting the power cable into the socket on • the left side of power supply of the splicer. Note: If the splicer is powered with a fully charged battery, then the main power supply is not necessary. -
Page 20: How To Strip The Fiber
Note: Always remember to slip a heat-shrinkable sleeve onto either end of the fibers at the beginning of each fiber preparations. Preparing the fibers for splicing is one of the most important factors Important: in the splicing process and must be carried out with the utmost care to minimize splice loss. -
Page 21: How To Cleave The Fiber
How to cleave the fiber Cleave the fibers using a high quality cleaving tool (e.g. INNO Instrument VF-78). Follow the instructions from the manufacturer’s menu of the cleaver. To ensure good splicing, you must also observe the cleaving lengths shown below. -
Page 22: How To Make A Splice
How to make a splice Inserting the fibers Open the safety shield. • Raise the fiber clamps. • Position the fibers into V-grooves. • Note: Be careful not to slide the fibers along V-grooves, but rather position them over V-grooves and tilt them down into place (see below). Make sure the fiber ends are visible on the monitor. -
Page 23: Splicing
Make sure if any defects are found, as illustrated below, remove the fibers and prepare again. Large cleave Dust on fibre Chip angle Note: The fibers are checked automatically when you press ”Splice” button. The splicer automatically focuses the fibers and checks for damage or dust particles. Splicing Select any desired splice program (described in detail in chapter 4 •... -
Page 24: Moving The Fiber To The Heat Oven
Moving the fiber to the heat oven With the spliced fiber still positioned in the splicer, open the heat oven lid by • sliding it backwards. Raise left and right fiber clamps on the splicer. Holding the heat-shrink tube • (previously placed onto the fiber), lift the spliced fibers and holding them taut, move the heat-shrink tube so that it is centered over the splice point. -
Page 25: Shrinking
Shrinking From main menu (see A) or after splice menu (see B), press: • The oven heats up to “Heater temperature” parameter described under • “System settings” utility. (see A) Heating continues for the set “Heater time” parameter. (see B) •... -
Page 26: Chapter 3: Splice Programs
Splice program parameters • General IFS-10 has an intuitive and simple, but still very powerful program structure. Splice programs define arc currents, splice times as well as various parameters used when performing a splice. Therefore, it is essential to select the correct splice program in accordance with the type of fiber you want to splice. -
Page 27: Displaying The Active Splice Program
12 NZ ATTENUATION 13 G657A_G657A 14 EDF_EDF 15 G654_G654 16 CSF_CSF 17 G657B_G657B 18 SM_NZ 19 SM_G657A 20 SM_G657B 21 NZ_G657A 22 NZ_G657B 23 G657A_G657B 24 HP980_HP980 25 SM Quick Mode 26 MM50_MM50 27 G657A2_SM 28 G657A2_G657A2 29 HI1060_SM 30 Bendlnsensitive 31 SM_DS 32 HI1060 FLEX 33 HI1060 FLEX_SM... -
Page 28: Selecting A Splice Program
Selecting a splice program To select another splice program other than the active one, you must enter select splice mode menu - via main menu and splice mode. From main menu and splice mode, press: Selected Splice Mode appears • Splice Mode on the screen (see A). -
Page 29: Pre-Fusion
Picture A Steps of normal splicing process This section explains the steps involved in automatic splicing process and describes how various program parameters are related to this process. The normal splicing process can be divided into two sections; pre-fusion and fusion. Pre-fusion During pre-fusion, the splicer performs automatic alignment and focusing, where the fibers are subjected to a low pre-fuse current for cleaning purposes;... -
Page 30: Splice Program Parameters, Normal Splicing Process
The most important splicing parameters for the fusion process are the time and current for each current phase shown above. The name and purpose of these and other parameters important to the splice are described under “Splice program parameters” on the next page. For a thorough understanding of the splicing process, refer to Chapter 4 “Other functions &... - Page 31 Cleave Angle An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Limit fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit). Gap Position Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes.
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Page 32: Chapter 4: Other Functions & Utilities
Other Functions & Utilities This chapter contains the following information: Basic user settings • Result list setup • Battery information and control • Language • Views stored splice results • Read sensors • Calibrate motors • Errors in the system •... -
Page 33: Heater Mode
There are 2 user-programmable heating modes. Select the best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of INNO Instrument protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area. - Page 34 Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Template Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Name Title for a heater mode expressed in some characters Note Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the monitor during the splicing / heating process.
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Page 35: Splice Option
Splice option Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set. Select [Splice option] in [Splice menu] to display [Splice option] menu. • Select a parameter to be changed. • Press change values, and press to enter. -
Page 36: Data Storage
Data storage This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. See [Data storage] for detail. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for “Attenuation splicing” Display splice record Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. -
Page 37: System Setting
System setting This menu is used to change settings in detail, or for an administrator to limit functions for operator to select or change. Press: in [System setting] in [Main menu]. • Select a parameter to be changed. • Parameter Description Buzzer Sets the sound volume of the buzzer... -
Page 38: Monitor Position
Monitor position The splicer is shipped from the factory with settings for the “Monitor front” operation style. This can be changed to “Monitor rear” operation style. The sheath clamp direction can also be changed for a selected style. When [Monitor position] is changed, the direction of the four arrow keys is reversed. -
Page 39: Power Save
Power save This function is important for power conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will decrease. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting. -
Page 40: Maintenance Menu
Maintenance menu The splicer has a function to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. Press to display [Maintenance menu]. • △▽ Select a function to perform. • Replace electrode Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica oxide buildup. -
Page 41: Stabilizing Electrodes
After completing stabilization, always perform an additional [Arc calibration]. • Diagnostic test IFS-10 has a built-in diagnostic test feature that allows the user to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in case of splicer operation trouble. -
Page 42: Dust Check
Note: Before you start test, remove the fibers from the splicer. When the above item No.2 (dust check) is completed, prepare and load the fibers into the splicer and press ⊙ Upon completion of all checks and adjustments, a list of results is displayed. If •... -
Page 43: Motor Calibration
Motor calibration Motors are adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings can be changed in various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all six motors. Operation procedure Select [Motor calibration] in [Maintenance menu]. • Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press button. - Page 44 Operation procedure Select [Arc calibration] in [Maintenance menu] to display arc calibration on the • screen. Set prepared fibers on the splicer. • Note: Use standard SM or MM fiber for arc calibration. Use well-prepared fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface affects arc calibration. For more questions, please contact local sales agency.
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Page 45: System Information
System information Select [System information]. The following information is displayed. Parameter Description Machine serial Displays the serial number of the splicer. number Software Version Displays the version number of the software. CPLD Displays the version of CPLD. FPGA Displays the version of FPGA. Current Arc Count Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement. -
Page 46: Splicing Operation
If the battery pack has an error or reaches the end of its service life, install a • new battery pack. If the LED blinks again after installation, contact your nearest sales agency. How to change the power saving function settings: •... - Page 47 Splicer power suddenly turned off without “Low battery” message: • Power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack. The • splicer turns the splicer power off after an extended period of splicer inactivity. Press to turn on the splicer again. To change the length of time before the splicer turns the splicer power off, refer to [Power save] (page 37).
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Page 48: Tube-Heating Operation
If using the other mode, re-arc discharge becomes intermittent: • Set the [Arc2 off time] to “Off.” Refer to [Editing a splice program] (page 26). • Method to operate focus motor after splicing: • Use the [Motor calibration] function in [Maintenance menu] . Press key to adjust •... -
Page 49: Other Functions
Method to download splice results from splicer to PC: • Change user account control settings, to last one, Never notify • the best port to INNO Instrument arc fusion splicer will be 2~8 com port. Contact your nearest sales agency. • Chapter4... - Page 50 Korea Head Office China Branch Office USA Branch Office www.innoinstrument.com Copyright ⓒ 2013 INNO Instrument Inc. All rights reserved. 65-3 Sangdaewon-dong, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 462-807, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 31 742 8755 Fax: +82 31 742 8799 Printed in Korea...
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