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3.2.2
Replace Electrodes
Electrodes depletes during its usage. Replace electrodes timely after they have
been arced 2000 times otherwise it will affect splice result of fibre which leads to
more loss and decrease fibre strength. When the number of arcs reaches 2,000,
a message reminding you to replace the electrodes is displayed when turn on the
device. The arc times should be cleared after replace the electrodes. The
electrode's tip is sharp, please take care during operation.
Replacement Procedure:
Press "
Loosen the screw located on electrode cover, then take electrode out of
electrode slot as shown in figure 30.
Put the new electrode into the electrode slot and install the electrode
cover, then tighten the screw.
Check whether the two electrodes are in the same horizontal plane and
the vertical plane, if not reinstall.
Turn on the device, choose "Replace Electrodes" in the "Maintenance"
Menu.
Execute "Detect system parameters" in the "Maintenance".
Prepare and put fibre into the splicer, execute "Arc calibration" in the
"Maintenance" Menu.
Replacement completed.
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" to turn off device before replacing.
Figure 30. Electrodes-replace.
November 2018
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