Optical Fiber Fusion; Heat-Shrinkable - Artic FUSION SPLICER 4.3 User Manual

3.4. Optical fiber fusion
After clamping, the machine is in a ready state, as shown below. If in "Automatic" splice mode,
auto splice begins as soon as the windproof closed. If in "Manual" splice mode, a user must
press the "SET" button to run the splice routine.
First, select the fusion parameter group according to the optical fiber type. Press "MENU" to enter
the main menu, and then select the "parameters" icon and press the "confirm" key to enter
the menu. We need to select a fusion parameter group matched with splice fiber type. It is
suggested to choose SM8.
Press "SET" to start the splicing procedure. The machine drives the motor, which will promo-
te both sides of fibers to the middle of the screen, judging the fiber end face whether meet
the requirements. If qualified, turn to the next process, otherwise show a tip of bad end face
and stop.
After judgment, the alignment motor will adjust fiber Position to make both sides of fibers
align in three-dimensional. At last, the electrode discharge arc fuse fiber. When fusion com-
pleted, the machine will give the loss estimates, and have a tension test if needed.
3.5. Heat-shrinkable
The optical fiber fusion point is really fragile and easily broken, so, you need protection by using
heat shrinkable. Open the windproof cover, large platen and heater cover. Gently remove fiber, and
donʼt bend fiber greatly to avoid the fusion point broken.
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USER MANUAL HANDHELD FTTX FUSION SPLICER FUSION SPLICER 4.3
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