1.1 Safety Information The following safety instructions must be observed during the operation, service or repair of the S179A fusion splicer. Failure to comply with any of the instructions or warning contained in the User’s Manual is a direct violation of the design, manufacture and intended standard use of the instrument.
Please contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative with any questions relating to any subject described within this manual. 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.
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If abnormal sounds or extra high temperatures are observed, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, remove the battery from the fusion splicer, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continued operation under these conditions may cause fire or electric shock.
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External Impact resistance – IK07 rating external impact proof (exposed to 500g weight dropping from 40cm height) Above tests were performed at Furukawa Electric laboratories and do not guarantee that the machine will not be damaged when subjected to these conditions.
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Do not short-circuit the recharging connector or the output terminal of the splicer. Doing so may cause fire. Charge the S947 battery by using the S179A. Charging using other equipment that is not suitable for charging the S947 battery, may cause fire.
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Disposal of used batteries must be carried out according to disposal regulations established by law. For instructions, contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. NOTES This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
1.4 Power Requirements The S179A fusion splicer can also operate from an AC power source with the S979 AC/DC adapter. The S979 adapter can accept an AC power source with voltage between 100~240V at a frequency of 50~60Hz. The S947 internal battery is charged by the S179A through the S979 AC...
1.5.2 Acidic or caustic compounds Some of the electronic components included in the assembly, particularly electrolytic capacitors, contain acidic or caustic compounds. In the event that a damaged component comes in contact with the skin, wash the affected area immediately with cold water. In the event of eye contamination, wash thoroughly with a recognized eye-wash and seek medical assistance.
4. Inspect the contents to ensure that the shipment is complete. 5. Lift the S179A fusion splicer out of the carrying case, and place the instrument on a flat, smooth surface. 6. Visually inspect the S179A fusion splicer and all accompanying components for structural damage that may have occurred during shipping.
3. Operating Specifications and Components 3.1 Specifications The specification of S179 splicer is listed in the following table. Item Specification and Features Applicable fibers* SMF / MMF / DSF / NZDSF / BIF/UBIF Fiber cleave length 5 ~ 16mm for 0.25mm fiber 10 ~ 16mm for 0.9mm fiber tight buffer Coating diameter 0.1 ~ 3.0mm...
3.2 Components 3.2.1 Standard Components The S179A Fusion Splicer comes with the following items as standard. Confirmation of their presence is advised before operation. The components along with their order reference number are shown below. Components Model Number S179A Main Body...
S922 40mm Splice Length Protection Sleeves for Single fiber S928A 20/25/35 Mini Sleeves HBS-01 Heater Clamp Base for SOC 3.4 Recommended Consumables Keep a supply of the following items with the S179A fusion splicer at all times. Tweezers Protective eye goggles...
4. External Description 4.1 Main Body Protection Sleeve Heater LCD Monitor Operation Keys Windshield Battery Cover mini-B Port (For PC) DC Power Port Electrode Fiber Clamp V-Groove...
4.2 Operation Keys and Status LED 4.2.1 Operation Keys Indicator Name Main Functions Start Start / Pause / Restart the splicing process Escape Cancel the current action. Enter Select the menu item / Determine the value Move upward / Add additional arc Move downward / LCD Brightness control Down when ready status...
4.2.2 LED Indicators Indicator Name Color Main Functions Lit : Turned on Power LED Green Blinking : Sleep mode Lit : During heating Heater LED Blinking : During cooling Lit: During charging Charge LED Orange Blinking: Error 4.2.3 Buzzer A buzzer will ring whenever any key is pressed. In addition, the following buzzer patterns indicate status of operation.
4.3 Heater The S179A has several heater programs that are made for different types of protection sleeves. There is a switch for fast heating, located under the heater lid. It is important to set this switch to the position appropriate for the heater program selected.
4.4 Screens 4.4.1 Ready Screen Once the S179A fusion splicer is powered up and initialized, the “Ready” screen is displayed. 4.4.2 Screen during Splice Fiber Image X from front camera and Y from back camera. X and Y views can be switched by touching the X/Y icon.
4.4.3 Status Icons Type Icon Content The level of battery is displayed in percentage next to the battery icon. Battery status Battery is not installed. Charging battery. Using external power. Connected to the PC. USB storage device is connected. System status Wi-Fi available (Not connected to AP) Wi-Fi available (Connected to AP)
5. Basic Operation 5.1 Preparations for Power Supply 5.1.1 Connecting the power cable to the AC the adapter Connect the AC adapter to the DC Power port of the Splicer, and plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. AC Adapter 5.1.2 Charging the Battery After connecting the power cable to the AC adapter and plugging the power cable into the AC outlet, the charging process starts.
It is possible that the battery may not be fully charged, if it is moved from a cold place (<5°C) to a warm place (around 20°C) and then immediately charged. In this case, make sure the battery is in the new environment for a short while to equalize the temperature, and then charge the battery.
5.2 Load programs Install appropriate programs before operation. The S179A fusion splicer already has pre-defined programs installed for major fiber types and protection sleeves. Select the program for fusion and heat, or edit and store a new program. 5.2.1 Fusion Program Install an appropriate fusion program for specific fibers to be spliced.
2. Select the proper program by pressing ▲ ▼ key. 3. Tap the heater program to install the heater program. When the S179A is turned on, the last program used is selected automatically. The curl-remove program can be selected from the heater program menu.
5.2.3 Selecting the Operating Language The S179A fusion splicer can be set to provide operating prompts in several languages. The default operating language is English. 1. In the Ready screen, press key to access the menu screen. 2. Select “Setting”.
1. Open the windshield and load the prepared fibers. Ensure that the fibers are properly stripped, cleaned and cleaved. 2. Close the windshield. 3. Select “Arc Check”. 4. The S179A fusion splicer automatically feeds the fibers and discharges the arc. The environment compensation is performed based on the time...
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The arc check function inspects how far the fibers melt back and the centered position of the fiber. If the arc check results are good, the message “Result OK” is displayed in the pop-up window. Press “Continue” or key to return to the menu screen. If the results are negative, “Result NG”...
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Pressing ▼ key after the arc check, displays the detailed arc check data. Retreat AAAμm (BBB-CCC) AAA: Distance of the left side fiber to right side fiber BBB: Lowest allowable value CCC: Highest allowable value Arc Power DDD→EEE (FFF) DDD: Current arc power EEE: Recommended arc power...
6.2 Preparing the Fiber Splice loss is directly affected by the quality of the fiber preparation. For the best results, ensure that the V-grooves are clean and that the fiber ends are properly cleaned and cleaved. Prepare a single fiber according to the following procedure. 1.
4. Cleave the fiber so a proper length of bare fiber extends past the fiber coating (depending on the fiber holder type). Refer to the manual of the cleaver for the details. Do not clean the bare fiber after it has been cleaved. Do not let the bare fiber tip come in contact with any surfaces.
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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 S179A. When setting loose tube fiber, aim 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.
3. The S179A fusion splicer performs the following functions automatically. To pause the S179A fusion splicer during any of these functions, press . The message PAUSE will be displayed on the monitor. To restart the operation, press again.
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4. While in Pause status, pressing displays options available in the process. To resume the process, press Screen Capture: Capture the fiber image and store it. Fiber Measurement: Performs an auto or manual inspection of the fiber with regards to clad and core offset, relative eccentricity, gap, fiber tilt and relative cleave angle.
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If the fibers fail the inspections for cleave criteria, the fusion cycle is paused and an appropriate error message is displayed as below. Press ▼ to temporarily hide message and check the state of the fiber. Press “Retry” or key, open the windshield, remove the fibers after READY is displayed and retry the splice by repeating the entire procedure, starting from the fiber preparation process.
6.3.1 Splicing Defects Defects Possible Cause Action Wrong Fusion Select the correct Fusion Program, Program selected and repeat fusion splicing. Repeat fiber preparation and fusion Faulty cleave splicing. Bubbling Repeat fiber preparation and fusion Dirty fiber end splicing. Degradation of Replace the electrodes.
Handle the spliced fiber carefully. Do not twist the fiber. CAUTION Do not attempt to load fibers while the S179A fusion splicer is resetting. Load the fibers only after the reset operation is complete and the READY screen is displayed.
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60mm S921 40mm S922 S924 S927B 20mm S928A-20 25mm S928A-25 35mm S928A-35 If protection sleeve is placed in the incorrect position when heating, this may cause a shrinking error. 4. When the fiber is set and the heater cover is shut, the heat LED turns on red and the heating starts automatically.
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To stop the heating operation (when the HEAT LED is lit), press . The heating will stop immediately. When the ambient temperature is lower than 10°C, the heating time is automatically extended by approximately 5 to 20 seconds. During the heating cycle, do not open the heater clamp or lid. This may cause a shrinking error.
6.3.4 Splice On Connector The heater of the S179A supports “Splice On Connecter (SOC)”. The right side clamp must be replaced with the SOC clamp (HBS-01) before using SOC. The SOC clamp is an optional accessory. Replaceable clamp How to remove the clamp: Please slide the clamp from heater block while pressing the catch.
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Please ensure you insert the SOC clamp in the correct direction, as shown in the picture below. Push the SOC clamp until the catch engages. Optional accessory HBS-01: Heater Clamp Base for SOC Do not operate the heater for shrinking sleeve without the heater clamp.
7. Programming Guide 7.1 Menu To start programming, the user needs to access each function through the menu screen. 1. Press key or menu icon to access the menu screen. The menu icon is available in the ready screen. 2. Menu screen is displayed as shown in below. Press to return to the previous screen.
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The following table is a list of functions available to the operator for programming and maintenance. Menu Features Contents Automatically diagnose condition of Self-Check machine. Measure and indicate fiber’s clad Fiber diameter, core diameter, core offset Measurement between fibers, cleaving angles and/or gap between fibers.
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Menu Features Contents Check arc intensity and Perform arc automatically optimize to proper check level. See "Arc Check, Getting Started". Arc Check Set up Set up default language, sleep parameters function, splicing start pattern, etc. Settings List all available fusion splicing programs.
7.2 Programming Function To start programming, the user needs to access each function through the program selection screen. Tap the program area on the touchscreen, or select “Fusion Program / Heater Program” in the menu screen. Fusion Program Heater Program...
7.3 Program Edit 1. Select “Fusion Program” or “Heater Program” menu. The following procedures and pictures are for Fusion program editing; however, the same procedure can be applied to the Heat programs. 2. Select a program to be modified by pressing or pressing and to access to pop-up menu.
7.3.1 Edit 1. Select “Edit” in the pop-up menu. 2. Select the parameter to change with ▲ ▼ key. 3. Edit Parameter or name. Program the key icon is displayed cannot be edited. 4. Press “OK” button or key. 5. Press button after editing a parameter.
2. A more detailed set of parameters is available. The setting method is the same as "Property". Press : Move to previous page. Press : Move to next page. 7.3.3 Copy & Paste Follow the procedures shown below to copy the selected program. 1.
7.3.4 Delete Follow the procedures shown below to delete the selected program. 1. Select “Delete” in the pop-up menu. 2. Select “Yes” or press key to delete program. Otherwise select “No” or press key to cancel the operation. The factory pre-installed programs cannot be deleted.
7.3.7 Export Follow the procedures shown below to export program to external storage. Exported data is able to import to another S179A splicer. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Connect the storage device into USB A connector. 3. Select “Export” in the pop-up menu.
7.3.8 Compare Follow the procedures shown below to compare the parameters between two programs. 1. Select “Compare” in the pop-up menu. 2. Select the program to compare. 3. The parameters of two programs are displayed. Item name is displayed in red if parameter is different. 7.3.9 Parameter Table Parameter Table for Splice 1 Parameter Name...
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Parameter Table for Splice 2 Parameter Name Unit Description Z Push Type Fiber to move at the time of arc discharge. Left Fiber / Right Fiber / Both Z Push Length Overlapping distance from fibers first µm butting position. Z Pull Start Time Time to start to pull back the fiber.
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Time chart of fusion parameters Time flow Collision of Fibers 2nd Arc 1st Arc Arc Power 2nd Arc Start 1st Arc End Power Power 2nd Arc End 1st Arc Start Power Power 1st Arc Duration 2nd Arc Duration Z Distance Feeding Z Push Distance Z Pull Distance Pre-fuse Time...
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Parameter Table for Heater Program Parameter Unit Description Temperature of INNER heater for the first Heat Temp IN °C half. Temperature of OUTER heater for the first Heat Temp OUT °C half. Heat Duration Operation time of the first half. Temperature of INNER heater for The latter Heat Temp IN °C...
1. A pop-up message prompts the user to remove the fiber from the machine. Follow the message and press “Continue” or key. 2. The S179A automatically checks for dust on the camera and verifies the motor movements. A Pop-up screen then prompts the user to set the fiber in place.
8. If the arc check fails, a pop-up screen shows “Status NG . Remove fibers, and retry Arc Check”. Perform another arc check to optimize the arc power. When executing the "Self Check” function, please use fibers that have been stripped, cleaned and cleaved correctly. 7.4.2 Fiber Measurement The S179 performs an auto or manual inspection of the fiber (specifically, the clad and core offset, relative eccentricity, gap, fiber tilt and relative...
7.4.3 Manual Splice Manual splice allows the entire splicing process to be operated manually using the keypad. 1. Select “Manual Splice” in the maintenance menu. 2. Select the preferred operating mode. Load fibers before selecting “Auto Feeding”. Manual: All operations are done manually following the procedures. Semi Auto: Fibers are automatically fed and stopped at pre-splice position.
Command Item Description Current pulse position of the selected motor (value) Position Activate left fiber feeding Activate right fiber feeding FCS_X Activate X-axis camera focusing Motor FCS_Y Activate Y-axis camera focusing ALN_X Activate X-axis aligning ALN_Y Activate Y-axis aligning Select high speed motor movement High Speed Select low speed motor movement...
7.4.5 Shrink Sleeve Adjustment Optimize shrinking condition for the sleeve. 1. Select “Sleeve Shrink Adjustment“. 2. Select the image that is similar to the current condition of the shrunk sleeve. Condition of Sleeve Not shrinking enough at the sleeve ends Bubble in the sleeve center Fiber coating melts Sleeve melts too much...
7.5 Data Management Menu By selecting “Data Management” in the Menu screen, the user can access detailed splice data, arc check history and archived images. 1. In the Menu screen, select “Data Management”. 2. Select “Splice History” or “Arc Check History”...
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Parameter Table for Splice History Data Title Description Arc Count Arc count when splice was performed. Date Date and time for the splice was performed. Temperature Temperature when the splice was performed. Pressure Pressure when the splice was performed. Program name Name of fusion program.
7.5.2 Arc Check History 1. The list of previous arc checks is shown on the same screen as splice data. 2. Select a time period to display the detail of the data. 3. Press to display the detailed data of each fiber as follows. Parameter Table for Arc Check History Data Title Description...
The arc check data can be exported to the external storage. After attaching the storage, touch the icon or press key. 7.5.3 Captured Image 1. The list of captured image is shown on the same screen as splice data. 2. Select a time period to display the image as shown in the picture. The fiber image can be zoomed by touching the image or press key.
7.5.4 Failure Data History 1. The failure list is shown on the same screen as the splice data. 2. Select a time period to display detail of the failures as shown in the picture. Touching tab or pressing key will display the image before splicing and the image after splicing.
7.6.1 Machine Information Machine-specific information such as serial numbers and version information is displayed. 7.6.2 Environment Information The S179A allows the user to view environmental conditions. 1. Select “Information” in the menu screen. 2. Touch thermometer symbol or press key. The chamber temperature and atmospheric pressure are displayed.
7.6.3 Counter Information Touch the counter symbol or press key twice. Arc Count Displays arc count and alarm count of arc discharge. The cleaning arc discharge is not included. The alarm count is set in the settings menu. This count can be clear by settings menu. (Initialize -> Counter Reset.) Total Arc Count Displays total arc count and alarm count of total arc discharge.
7.7 Maintenance Menu This menu provides various kinds of utility functions. 7.7.1 Quick Guide The S179A allows the user to obtain procedures and pictures for maintenance. 1. Select “Quick Guide” in the maintenance menu. 2. Select item from following list.
7.7.2 Update The firmware of S179A can be updated by this menu. 1. Copy the update file to the USB storage device. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Connect the storage device into USB A connector. 4. Select “Update” and select “Yes”.
7.7.4 Initialize Factory Reset Restore to the factory setting. Clear History Data Delete the entire history of splices, arc checks and failures. Clear Captured Image Delete the entire captured image record. Counter Reset Reset arc count and splice count. Total arc count and total splice count are not cleared.
7.8 Settings Menu 1. Select “Settings” in the menu. 2. The parameter list and the current setting are displayed. Press ▲ ▼ keys to scroll through the available settings. 3. Press key after editing the parameter. 4. The pop-up menu will show up and ask to overwrite. YES: Replace the parameter with the edited value.
7.8.1 Parameters The following functions are available in Settings. Setting Items of Parameter 1 Setting Item Contents Easy Setup Set the recommended parameters at once. Common Arc Power Set common arc power. Stepping Action Set splice operation mode. Display Brightness Set brightness of LCD monitor.
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Setting Items of Parameter 2 Setting Item Contents Auto Start Auto Start for Select start mode of fusion splice. Fusion Auto Start for Select start mode of heater. Heater Tension Test Activate the tension test function. Auto Arc Power Set the arc power compensation. Compensation Compensation Position...
Setting Items of Parameter 3 Setting Item Contents Arc Alarm Arc Count Alarm Set the alarm counter of the arc. Total Arc Count Set the total alarm counter of the Alarm arc. Arc Check Select the arc check Message recommended message function. Wi-Fi Setup Wi-Fi Enable Enable Wi-Fi function.
7.8.3 Common Arc Power Any value from 0 to 255. This value affects all fusion programs. 7.8.4 Stepping Action Select splice operation mode. No pause. However, if there are any errors, pauses will Full Auto occur and error message will be displayed. Pauses before splicing.
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Screen Style Select the screen style from the following options: Dual (vertical) Dual (horizontal) Single X Single Y...
Reverse Monitor Select the direction of LCD screen. Touchscreen Disable the touchscreen. Camera Sleep The power consumption is reduced by stopping the camera when the windshield is opened 7.8.6 Sound Buzzer Volume Set Buzzer volume with from 0 to 3. 0 being silent. Buzzer Tone Select the buzzer tone form High / Middle / Low.
Position Compensation The center of the arc discharge is corrected automatically. The S179A has an automatic arc compensation function. However, due to some factors, such as the poor preparation of the fiber spliced, and some environmental factors, it may not always be fully functional. Therefore it is recommended to perform a manual arc check whenever the estimated and actual loss results become unsatisfactory.
7.8.12 Security Password Lock Lock S179A by using a password. If activated you need to enter the password during the start-up process. Password Set password with 6-digit number. Enter the same number to confirm the input password. 7.8.13 Date and Time Year / Month / Day / Hour / Minute / Second Set the date and time manually.
7.8.14 Work Light Upper Light Adjust the brightness of the upper work light. The light illuminates the V-groove from the windshield. To increase the light brightness, increase the value. 0 is set the light turned off. Lower Light Adjust the brightness of the lower work light. The light illuminates the fiber from inside the machine.
7.8.17 Arc Alarm Arc Count Alarm The alarm message is displayed when the arc count reaches this count. Total Arc Count Alarm The alarm message is displayed when the total arc count reaches this count. Arc Check Message Select the arc check recommended message function. A message recommending an arc check will pop up after the splicer is turned on.
7.8.19 Eco Charge Select the charging mode of the battery. Battery charging stops at 80~90%. Charge time is shorter, but the number of splices that can be performed decreases. This mode prolongs the battery life. Charge the battery to full capacity. 7.8.20 Ignore Error Select the operation error process.
8. Error Messages and Maintenance 8.1 Error Messages The following is a list of major error messages that can be observed. Refer to the following table for trouble-shooting. Error Code Cause of Error Action Exceeding the inspection Prepare the fiber again and retry. criteria for cleave quality CleaveError (Cleaving error is found)
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Check and correct the program. SpecOutFiber is selected. (The fiber is out of Cladding diameter is out of applicable range.) Cannot splice with S179A. applicable range. The position of the built-in CameraPositionError camera has been changed by Contact service center.
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Error Code Cause of Error Action Start the splice from the beginning. Fiber is dirty. Make sure to clean the bare portion of the fiber. Inappropriate fiber Check and correct the program. program is selected. MFDMissError Incorrect parameter setting Check and correct the parameters. for MFD.
Perform an arc check whenever high splice losses are observed 8.2.2 Electrode Maintenance Inspect the electrodes for dirt, wear and damage before using the S179A. Dust and other particles can be cleaned off by removing the electrodes from the splicing machine and polishing the surface of each electrode with the electrode sharpener.
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Ensure the power is switch off before starting maintenance. Never touch the electrode while the power is on. Longer arc durations used in dissimilar fiber splicing require the electrodes to be cleaned and replaced more often. Frequent electrode maintenance is recommended for dissimilar fiber splicing programs. 1.
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How to clean the Electrodes by using the electrode sharpener a) Firmly push the tip of the electrode (approx. 0.5~1.0mm) into the electrode sharpener and turn/twist the electrode 3~4 times. Attention: Don’t grasp the electrode knob (if possible, grasp a section of the electrode rod).
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Instructions for replacing the electrodes Insert the silver plate into the slot in the brass nut. Tighten screw on right side. ✔ Correct Wrong Upside nut, downside plate Downside nut, upside plate Brass Nut Silver Plate Insert silver plate into brass nut...
8.2.3 Cleaning the objective lens 1. Remove the electrodes. 2. Wipe the lens with a cotton swab soaked with denatured alcohol. 3. A dirty or damaged lens may prevent the splicer from performing a splice or may produce incorrect splice loss information. Cleaning is best performed once a month.
CAUTION The V-groove is made of a brittle ceramic material. Clean the V-groove carefully. DO NOT use any abrasive tools such as metal to clean. CAUTION As Freon gas might contaminate camera lens, DO NOT use a spray including Freon gas or alternatives for cleaning.
8.3 Removing the Battery 1. Loosen the screws of the 2. Pull out the battery battery cover, and connector. remove the battery cover. 3. Remove the connector 4. Pull the battery straight in while pressing the latch. the battery slot of fusion splicer.
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 S179A 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.
Co., Ltd. customer service personnel. This number must be obtained prior to shipping any material back to Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. The owner’s name and address, the model number and full serial number of the S179A fusion splicer, the RMA number, and an itemized statement of claimed defects must be included with the return material.
9.1 Battery Charger :S980A S980A battery charger for charging S947A battery. 9.2 Spare Battery: S947A Spare battery for S179A. If the number of splices is significantly reduced, replace the battery. 9.3 Cleaning Brush: VGC-01 This brush is used to remove the dust and dirt that stick to the V-groove and fiber clamp.
10. Recycling and Disposal When you dispose of the S179A fusion splicer or standard components, follow your local disposal regulations, or contact 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.
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For sales and service information, Contact FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Or your local representative. Sales Department: Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. 2-3, Marunouchi 2Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8322 JAPAN TEL:+81-3-3286-3265 FAX:+81-3-3286-3978...
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