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S178 Ver.2
Please read entire manual prior to usage.
This manual must be kept with the S178 Ver.2 Fusion Splicer.
FUSION SPLICER
User's Manual
Issue 01
FTS-B429

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  • Page 1 FTS-B429 S178 Ver.2 FUSION SPLICER User’s Manual  Please read entire manual prior to usage.  This manual must be kept with the S178 Ver.2 Fusion Splicer. Issue 01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information and Instructions ......................1-1 1.1. Safety Information ..................... 1-1 1.2. Safety Messages ....................... 1-1 1.3. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ..................1-2 1.4. Power Requirements ....................1-5 1.5. Toxic Hazards ......................1-5 1.5.1. Incineration ......................1-5 1.5.2. Acidic or caustic compounds ................. 1-5 1.5.3.
  • Page 3 9.3. Backup battery ......................9-4 9.4. Storing and Shipping ....................9-5 9.5. Claims and Repackaging ..................9-5 9.6. Return Shipments to Furukawa Electric Co............... 9-5 10. Option............................... 10-1 10.1. Battery Charger：S958C ..................10-1 10.2. Cooling Tray：CTX-01 ..................10-2 10.3.

  • Page 4: Safety Information And Instructions

    In no case will Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. be liable to the buyer, or to any third parties, for any consequential or indirect damage which is caused by product failure, malfunction, or any other problem.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions

     If abnormal sounds or extra high temperatures are observed, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, remove the batteries, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate under these conditions may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 6 0.1 to 25µm for 8 hours) *  *Above tests were performed at Furukawa Electric Co,. Ltd laboratories and do not guarantee that the machine will not be damaged when subjected to these conditions The S943B Battery is made of Li-ion battery cells. Refer to following safety instructions on handling and operating the Battery safely.
  • Page 7 Safety Information and Instructions Notes This symbol mark is for EU countries only. This symbol mark is according to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II. This symbol means that batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

  • Page 8: Power Requirements

    Safety Information and Instructions 1.4. Power Requirements The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer can operate from any single-phase AC power source that supplies between 100-240 V at a frequency of 50-60 Hz with the S976A_AC adapter. It also has the S943B internal battery for battery operation and the battery can be charged in the S958C unit by the AC power source through the S976A_ AC adapter or S977A_AC_adapter.

  • Page 9: General Information

    Fusion splicing is used to physically join together two optical fiber ends. The process may vary, depending on the type of fusion splicer used. The S178 Ver.2 Single-Fiber Fusion Splicer has an active core aligning mechanism to align the fiber ends, and a controllable electric arc to melt the glass and butt the ends together.
  • Page 10 General Information Physical Characteristics of Optical Fiber for Fusion Splicing Coating standard diameter 250 µm, 900 µm coating material acrylic resin, nylon Cladding cladding standard diameter 125 µm material silica, Fluoro doped silica, Titan-coated silica Core 8 µm – 10 µm (SM) standard diameter 50 µm –...
  • Page 11 1.0µm. The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer, which has an active core alignment function by observing the core position with microscope and image processor, aligns the cores of both fibers to minimize the axis offset described above.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    3. Inspect the contents to ensure that the shipment is complete. 4. Lift the S178 ver.2 fusion splicer out of the carrying case, and place the instrument on a flat, smooth surface. 5. Visually inspect the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer and all accompanying components for structural damage that may have occurred during shipping.

  • Page 13: Operating Specifications And Components

    Operating Specifications and Components 4. Operating Specifications and Components 4.1. Specifications Item Specification and Features Applicable Fibers* SMF/MMF/DSF/NZDSF/BIF,BIF(Bend insensitive fiber) Fiber cleave length 5-16mm for 250um fiber, 10-16mm for 900um fiber tight buffer Clad diameter 0.08 - 0.15mm 0.16 – 0.9mm Coating diameter Typical Insertion Loss 0.02dB for SMF, 0.01dB for MMF, 0.03dB for NZDSF, 0.04dB for EZ-Bend...

  • Page 14: Components

    4.2.1. Fiber Holder Type and Cleave Length The S178 Ver.2 Splicer comes with the following Fiber Holder Types, depending on the ordering number. S178A-3XYZ* Fiber Holder System does not include the Fiber Holder (this is optional equipment). Fiber Holder Type...

  • Page 15: Optional Components

    S921 60mm Splice Length Protection Sleeves  S922 40mm Splice Length Protection Sleeves  S928A20, 25, 35 Mini Sleeves 4.4. Recommended Consumable Keep a supply of the following items with the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer at all times.  Tweezers  Protective eye glasses ...

  • Page 16: External Description

    External Description 5. External Description 5.1. Main Body Wind Shield Protection Sleeve Heater LCD Monitor Operating Key Battery Door Strap Hook Mini USB Port DC Power Port Electrode V Groove Fiber Holder Fiber Clamp...

  • Page 17: Operating Keys And Status Led

    External Description 5.2. Operating Keys and Status LED 5.2.1. Operating Keys Indicator Name Main functions Start Start/Pause/Restart the splicing process/Page feed Function 1 Selecting the function(s) shown on right bottom corner of LCD. Function 2 Selecting the function(s) shown on left bottom corner of LCD. Move upward／Increase value／Add additional arc Move downward／Reduce value Down...

  • Page 18: Screens

    External Description 5.3. Screens 5.3.1. Ready Screen Once the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer is powered up and initialized, the “Ready” screen is displayed. Date and Time Splice Process Status Splice Program Heat Program Fiber View Current function of Function Keys 5.3.2.

  • Page 19: Status Icons

    External Description 5.3.3. Status Icons Type Icon Content Using external powe r Using internal battery. The level of battery has four stages. The lamp will start to flash when the level is very low. When using 2 batteries, the state of each battery is indicated. Power The icon is changed to red from blue when using battery.

  • Page 20: Menu Screen

    External Description 5.3.4. Menu Screen Press ◄ ► and ▲ ▼ keys to access to the desired menu and the pointed menu pop-ups to large icon. Press Enter to select the menu. Function keys are provided to initiate current available functions displayed above the function keys. Function Menu Function Keys Press to select the...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Fusion Splicing 6. Basic Operation 6.1. Preparations for Power Supply 6.1.1. Installing Battery ・Turn off the power before doing any operation. CAUTION ・Do not drop the battery during the installing or removing operation. If the battery level indicator on the right upper corner is flashing, it means the battery is running out.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cable To Ac Adapter

    AC adaptor 6.1.4. Charging the Battery When charging battery in the S178 Ver.2 splicer 1. After connecting the power cable to AC adapter and plugging the power cable into AC outlet, Turn the splicer on. Charging process starts. Charging, Battery indicator is red.

  • Page 23: Turn Splicer On And Off

    Fusion Splicing When charging battery with the external charger Follow the procedure below to charge the S943B battery. 1. Place the S958C Charger on a flat surface and connect to AC power source with AC adapter. When a power supply is connected, the power lamp turns on green steady light. 2.

  • Page 24: Load Programs

    Fusion Splicing 6.2. Load programs Load appropriate programs before operation. The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer already has pre-defined programs installed for most commonly used fiber types and protection sleeves as default programs. User can select the program for fusion and heat, or edit and store it to a new program slot.

  • Page 25: Heater Program

    High speed for Sleeve Length 40mm（S922） 60MM S921 POWER High speed for Sleeve Length 60mm（S921） When the S178 Ver.2 is turned on, the last program used is selected automatically. The curl removing program is installed in program No.010. The curl-removing program can be selected from the heater program menu.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Operating Language

    Fusion Splicing 6.2.3. Selecting the Operating Language The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer can be set to provide operating prompts in several languages. The default operating language is English. From the Ready screen, press Menu key to access the Menu screen.

  • Page 27: Fusion Splicing

    The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer automatically feeds the fibers and discharges an arc.  During the arc discharge, the fiber feeding motors of the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer remains idle, preventing the fiber ends from butting. As a result, the fiber ends melt back.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Fiber

     When performing a dissimilar fiber splice, the orientation of the fibers is of no concern. Either fiber can be placed on the left or right side of the S178 Ver.2.  When setting loose tube fiber, set to clamp the fiber part by the inside clamp of the holder lid and to clamp the tube part by the outside clamp of the holder lid.

  • Page 29: Fusion Splicing

    The S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer performs the following functions automatically. To pause the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer during any of these functions, press The message PAUSE will be displayed on the monitor. To restart the operation, press again.

  • Page 30: Splicing Defects

    4. Remove the spliced fiber, pulling slightly so that the fiber is taut.  Handle the spliced fiber carefully. Do not twist the fiber. Do not attempt to load fibers while the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer is resetting. Load the fibers only after the reset operation is complete and the READY screen is displayed.

  • Page 31: Reinforcing The Fusion Splice

    Fusion Splicing 7.1.7. Reinforcing the Fusion Splice 1. Slide the splice protection sleeve over the splice. 2. Place the spliced fiber in the heater – right-side first – to force the right heater clamp to close. 3. Ensure that the stainless steel rod in the sleeve faces down and the splice protection sleeve rests in following right position.

  • Page 32: Performing An Attenuation Splice

    Fusion Splicing 7. Remove the fiber from the heater, and inspect the splice protection sleeve. normal heating excessive heating insufficient heating WARNING  STOP using the fusion splicer when problems are experienced with the protection sleeve heater. Turn off the power immediately, disconnect the power cord, remove the batteries, and contact service center 7.1.8.

  • Page 33: Programming Guide

    Programming Guide 8. Programming Guide 8.1. Programming Functions and Menu To start programming, user needs to access each function through Menu screen. 1. Press Menu (function) key to access the Menu screen. Menu key is available in the Ready screen and splice screens. When Menu is displayed in a pop-up screen, select the Menu and press Enter key.
  • Page 34 Programming Guide Menu Item Features Content List all available heat programs for fiber Show heat reinforcement. User can select any from the list. See “Selecting a Fiber Program” in “Getting program list. Started”. Heater PRGM List all available fusion splicing programs. User Show fusion can select any from the list.

  • Page 35: Program Edit

    Programming Guide 8.2. Program Edit 1. Select “PRGM Edit” in the Menu screen and press Enter key. 2. Select “Fusion” or “Heater” and press Enter key. The following procedures and pictures are for Fusion program editing; however, the same procedure can be applied to the Heat programs. 3.

  • Page 36: Default

     Cancel: Cancel the change and return to the previous screen. 6. Select “Over Write” and press Enter to save edited comment; Or select “Cancel” and press Enter to cancel the operation. S178 Ver.2 splicer can store a maximum of 150 fusion programs.
  • Page 37  Optimizing fusion parameters may call for other precise procedures, especially in the case of splicing various unlisted types of fibers. There are several hidden parameters which need to be taken into account when adjusting for optimum parameters. Contact FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. or your local representative to get more information.

  • Page 38: Parameter Table

    Programming Guide 8.2.7. Parameter Table Parameter Table for Fusion Program Parameter name Description For Splice 1st Arc Start Power Starting arc power in 1 arc discharge. 1st Arc End Power Ending arc power in 1 arc discharge. 2nd Arc Start Power Starting arc power in 2 arc discharge 2nd Arc End Power...
  • Page 39 Programming Guide Time chart of fusion parameters Time flow Collision of Fibers 1st Arc 2nd Arc Arc Power 2nd Arc Start 1st Arc End Power Power 2nd Arc End 1st Arc Start Power Power T1 = Start time T2 = 1st Arc On Time T3 = 1st Arc Off Time T4 = 2nd Arc On Time T5 = 2nd Arc Off Time...
  • Page 40 Programming Guide Parameter Table for Heater Program Parameter name Min Max Description Heat Temp IN [deg.C] 280 Temperature of INNER heater for the first half. Heat Temp OUT [deg.C] 280 Temperature of OUTER heater for the first half. Heat Time [sec] 300 Operation time of the first half.

  • Page 41: History

    Programming Guide 8.3. History By selecting “History” in the Menu screen, the operator can access details of the splice data, arc check history and image archives; user can also add comments to each individual data. The data also can be transferred/ uploaded to PC or deleted from the memory.
  • Page 42 Refer to 8.2.6 for how to edit comment. PC-OUT When you first connect the S178 Ver.2 to a PC, install driver software for S178 Ver.2 on your PC. Ask your representative or Furukawa Electric to obtain the driver software. Follow the procedures shown below to upload the data to PC.

  • Page 43: Arc Check History

    Programming Guide 8.3.2. Arc Check History 1. The list of the previous arc check is shown on screen as it does for Splice Data. 2. Select a targeted time and press Enter key to obtain the detail of the data as shown in the picture.

  • Page 44: Image Capture

    Programming Guide 8.3.3. Image Capture 1. The list of the captured photos is displayed. 2. Select a photo and press Enter key to show the image and data as shown in the picture. 3. Press Menu key and the pop-up shows available functions. Select desired function and press Enter to initiate the operation.

  • Page 45: Tool

    8.4.2. Fiber Measuring The S178 Ver.2 performs an auto or manual inspection of the fiber (specifically, the clad and core offset, relative eccentricity, gap, fiber tilt and relative cleave angle). 1. Select “Fiber Measuring” in the “Tool” screen and a sub-menu is displayed.

  • Page 46: Environment

    FOUCUS 8.4.3. Environment The S178 Ver.2 allows the user to view environmental conditions. 1. Select “Environment” in the Tool menu screen and press Enter key. 2. “Temperature” and Ambient “Pressure” are displayed. Press °C<=>F key to convert the temperature unit.

  • Page 47: Manual Splicing

    Programming Guide 8.4.4. Manual Splicing It allows the entire cycle of splicing to be operated manually using the keypad. 1. Select “Manual Splicing” in the Tool menu screen and press Enter key. 2. Select the preferred operating mode and press Enter key. Load fibers before selecting “Semi Auto”.

  • Page 48: Image Capture

    Programming Guide 8.4.5. Image Capture The S178 Ver.2 allows the user to store and delete fiber images. 1. Select “Image Capture” and press Enter key. 2. Select “Capture” to capture and store image or “Delete data” to delete the image and press Enter key.

  • Page 49: Setting

    Programming Guide 8.5. Setting The following functions are available in Setting. Sub-Menu Setting item Contents Parameter Language Selecting default language Auto Start for Fusion Selecting start mode Auto, Semi Auto or Cancel Auto Start for Heater Selecting start mode Cancel, Auto or Active Data Output Activating data output mode Stepping Action...

  • Page 50: Parameter

    Programming Guide *1 Default setting is “Fast”. Please select “Fine” if the machine misses a fiber core position or core alignment. 1. Select “Setting” in the Menu screen and press Enter key. 2. Select Sub-Menu and press Enter key. 3. Select Setting item and press Enter key. 4.
  • Page 51 Programming Guide  Buzzer Tone Selecting the buzzer tone. 『2 ⇔ 1 ⇔ 0』  Sleep Type Selecting the power save type 『LCD ⇔ ALL ⇔ OFF』 『LCD』 Only LCD turns off. The Power LED blinks at the power saving. It returns from the power saving state by the operation of opening the windshield or pressing any key.
  • Page 52 Programming Guide  Direction of Monitor Selecting direction of LCD screen 『Front ⇔ Rear』 『Front』 The lower side of the LCD screen is the operating key. 『Rear』 The lower side of the LCD screen is the Heater. It is a direction that looks normal in the top and bottom of the screen when seeing from a rear side of the splicer.

  • Page 53: Counter

    Programming Guide 8.5.2. Counter 1. Select a Setting item in the “Counter“ list and press Enter key. 2. Pop-up window shows available functions. Press ▲ ▼ keys to select desired function and press Enter key. 3. Pop-up window shows available setting. Press ▲ ▼ keys to select desired setting and press Enter key.

  • Page 54: Clock

    Programming Guide 8.5.4. Clock 1. The setting screen is displayed (see picture to the right).. 2. Press ▲ ▼ keys to select setting item (Day/Month/Year/Hour/Minute) and press Adjust key 3. Select a digit with ◄ ► and press ▲ ▼ to increase/decrease the value, and press Set key.

  • Page 55: Shortcut

    Programming Guide 8.6. Shortcut The S178 Ver.2 allows the user to register a frequently used screen onto a “Shortcut”, and advance to that particular screen quickly. <Registering> 1. Select “Shortcut” in the Menu screen and keep pressing Enter key until the second beep sounds.

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    Maintenance and Handing Instructions 9. Maintenance and Handling Instructions 9.1. Error Messages The following is a list of most commonly encountered error messages that can be observed. Refer to the following table for trouble-shooting. Error Messages Error Description Cause of the error Action Exceeding the Prepare the fiber...
  • Page 57 The fiber is out of OUT OF SPEC Cladding diameter is applicable range. Can not splice with out of applicable S178 Ver.2. range. Retry the splice from preparation. Make Fiber is dirty. sure to clean the bare portion of the fiber.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Turn off the switch and replace or clean the electrodes by using the electrode sharpener. The S178 Ver.2 asks if the electrodes are replaced after prompting the action. Select “Yes” if replaced and “No” if not. When “Yes” is selected, the Arc Counter is reset to 0 and the message will not appear at power on.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Objective Lens

    9.3. Backup battery S178 Ver.2 has the backup battery other than the battery that operates the splicer. The backup battery is for the calendar and the memory preservation. The backup battery is rechargeable. When the S178 Ver.2 is turned on, the backup battery is charged.

  • Page 60: Storing And Shipping

    Immediately inform Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local sales representative and, if necessary, the carrier, if the contents of the shipment are incomplete, or if the S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer or any of its components are damaged or defective, or if the fusion splicer fails during operation. In the event of carrier responsibility, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

  • Page 61: Battery Charger：s958C

    Option Option 10.1. Battery Charger：S958C Charger for S943(B) battery Input jack for S976A Power indicator Input jack for S977A Green lighting : Turning ON Red & Green blinking : Power trouble CHARGE indicator Red lighting : During charge Green lighting: Charge complete Red &...

  • Page 62: Cooling Tray：ctx-01

    Option 10.2. Cooling Tray：CTX-01 Tray to cool sleeve after heating Set it in the back of the main body. Cooling Tray Setting Cooling Tray 10.3. Working Belt：WBT-01 Adjust the length of the belt according to the body. Connect each belt on each hook, put the fusion splicer, and fix with metal fittings.

  • Page 63: Hard Carrying Case：hcc-01

    Option 10.5. Hard carrying case：HCC-01 The lid of the hard carrying case can be remove. How to remove is as follows. Open the case. Remove the stopper screw Slide the lid and remove. 10.6. Tripod adaptor：TPA-01 Fix Tripod adaptor to the rear surface of the Bottom case with 4 screws. Tripod adaptor 10-3...

  • Page 64: Recycling And Disposal

    Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal When you dispose S178 Ver.2 fusion splicer or its standard components, follow your local disposal regulations, or contact the Furukawa Electric Co., LTD or your local representative. To recycle, disassemble it first and sort each part by material and follow your local recycling regulations.
  • Page 65 For sales and service information, contact FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. or your local representative. Sales Department: Fiber Optics & Applications Global Sales & Marketing Telecommunications Company Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. 2-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8322 Japan TEL：81-3-3286-3340 FAX：81-3-3286-3978 Service Department: CS2 Group Access Network Department FITEL Products Division Telecommunications Company Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

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