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UCL SWIFT SWIFT KR12 User Manual

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  • Page 2 USER MANUAL This device complies with Part �� of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. �. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY � Load the fiber to the Swift KR�� �� Splice �� SPECIFICATIONS � Removing the spliced fiber �� Heating the sleeve �� General specifications � Components � MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY �� PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ��...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ERROR MESSAGE �� Q & A �� Too dirty fiber �� Power �� Replace the fiber in the correct positions �� Splice �� �� Sleeve heater �� Too long fiber Fiber over angle �� The others �� Fiber is not placed in V-Groove ��...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY KEEP THIS The Swift KR�� is designed to UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd is not liable satisfy the user’s convenience USER MANUAL for any personal injury, for both outdoor and indoor any physical loss and damage use, allowing the operation WITH THE todevice caused by inappropriate easy and simple.
  • Page 6 FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING to the equipment, it is important Connect the supplied AC power · DO NOT apply excessive shock thatregularly check the generator cord to the battery. Check to to the battery. before use. DO NOT excessively Please, turn off the Swift KR�� ensure no dust or foreign sub- ·...
  • Page 7 FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTIONS belt before transporting. · Place a new electrode in the Technical aspects of Swift KR�� Transporting the case with a correct position. should be inspected by a quali- DO NOT touch the sleeve heater damaged shoulder belt, it may ·...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATION GENERAL SPECIFICATION Subject Description Return Loss > ��dB Fiber Alignment Ribbon SM(G.���), MM(G.���), Applicable Splicing Time Typical ��sec with standard SM(ITU-T G.���) DS(G.���), NZDS(G.���), Fibers SM(G.���) Storage of Splice The last ��,��� results to be Result stored in the internal memory. Fiber Count Single Fiber, �-��...
  • Page 9 SPECIFICATION Storage Conditions Temperature: -��℃~��℃, Viewing method Two CMOS cameras and �.�-inch Humidity: �~��% and Display color LCD monitor with Electrostatic touch screen Altitude: �~�,���m above sea level, Operating Power Supply ��� ~ ���V AC Condition Temperature: -��℃~��℃ Humidity: �~��%, Battery life with ���...

  • Page 10: Components

    Quantity SWIFT KR�� CI-��RT Arc Fusion Splicer � Cleaver � Download from User Guide IHS-�� (DC) � Manual Stripper UCL Swift Website (uclswift.com) � Alcohol Dispenser Battery K����(�,���mAh) � � DC Output Cable Hard Case Transporting Case � Tool box �...
  • Page 11 Optional Items Description Model No. Battery K����(����mAh) Ribbonizing Holder Kit Cleaver Blade BI-�� Electrode EI-�� Ribbon Separator External Power DC ��V available for car cigar jack Wifi Card Sleeve R-F�� (��mm) Sleeve Clamp Optical Fiber Holder H�-�-��, H�-�-��, H�-��-��, H�-���-��, H�-���-��, H�-�.�-��, H�- IN-��, H�-�-��, H�-�-��, H�-��-��, MPO-��, KR�-��...

  • Page 12: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PART NAME OF SWIFT KR�� Sleeve Heater Wifi Card Slot DC OUT Data Sync Windshield Cover Monitor Battery Lock Lever Remaining Battery (Touch Panel) Display Button / �� Display...
  • Page 13 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Heater Heater Cover Cooling Tray H-Connector Block Ribbon Block Electrode Control Panel HEAT To turn the power on/off-press To activate the sleeve heater To execute splicing command button for about �.� second. MENU To call the main menu screen RESET To return to the initial screen, Press for about �...

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION SUPPLYING POWER TO THE SWIFT KR�� It is strongly recommended to use the AC adapter (F�-�) and battery provided with package. Using a battery other than provided may cause fumes, fire, and damage to the device, personal injury and death. Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the battery groove until it clicks.
  • Page 15 OPERATION AC Cord DC Jack DC Cord AC/DC Adapter Make sure the voltage and frequency and connect Swift KR�� can be charged during operation because the floating charging method is applied. The battery the DC cord of the AC/DC adapter to the DC jack of the can be also charged with ��V Cigar jack charger.

  • Page 16: How To Check Remaining Battery Capacity

    OPERATION HOW TO CHECK It is strongly recommended REMAINING BATTERY that the battery must be charged as remaining capacity CAPACITY reaches to ��% (� bar). If not, there occurs the splice loss. Percentage Remains Remaining Battery Amount (Monitor) Remaining Battery Capacity Display (LED) �...

  • Page 17: Turn On The Swift Kr

    OPERATION TURN ON INSTALLING THE SWIFT KR�� THE SLEEVE LOADER Get the sleeve loader installed as follows. Press and hold for about �.� second without opening the windshield cover. The initial screen is displayed as above after resetting all their initial functions.

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Fiber

    OPERATION CLEANING THE FIBER INSERTING THE FIBER IN TO THE SLLEVE Clean carefully the fiber with a piece of soft cloth Insert the fiber into the sleeve. or gauze soaked in alcohol. Dust on the fiber coating surface may increase attenuation and cause the fiber break after the heating of sleeve.
  • Page 19 OPERATION PLACING THE FIBER INTO THE HOLDER AND STRIPPING Place the fiber on the fiber holder as shown below. Strip the fiber using by the manual stripper In the case of ribbon fiber, the color of each fiber as shown above. should be matched each other left and right.
  • Page 20 OPERATION Clean carefully the fiber with a piece of soft cloth or gauze soaked in alcohol. Use high quality ethyl-alcohol with higher than ��% purity. ��...

  • Page 21: Cleaving The Fiber

    OPERATION CLEAVING LOAD THE FIBER THE FIBER TO SWIFT KR�� � Place the stripped fiber on the V-groove of the cleaver and � Open the windshield cover and optical fiber. check the length to cleave the fiber. Separate the each fiber Insert the fiber holder on the Swift KR��.

  • Page 22: Splice

    OPERATION SPLICE appears on the screen and the splice process stops. Though no error message appears on the screen, visual inspection on cross section is recommended as the process stops. � After inspection, the both fibers are aligned clad to clad. The measured values of cleaved angle and off-set can be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 23: Removing The Spliced Fiber

    OPERATION REMOVING HEATING THE SLLEVE THE SPLICED FIBER � Open the sleeve heater cover. � Open the windshield cover. � Hold the left-fiber holder and open the cover of the right-fiber holder. � Open the cover of the left-fiber holder. �...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Of Splice Quality

    MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY CLEANING AND INSPECTION BEFORE SPLICE CLEANING V-GROOVE � Open the windshield cover. � Clean the bottom of the V-Groove with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol. Remove the remaining alcohol inside the V-groove with a clean and dry cotton swab. �...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY Cleaning the Cleaver The performance of the fiber cleaver can be deteriorated if the blade or clamp pads of the cleaver are contaminated. In addition, the contamination of the fiber surface or tip can cause higher splice loss. For this reason, it is important to clean both the blade and clamp pads of the cleaver with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING It is crucial to perform inspection and cleaning on a regular basis to maintain the splice quality of the Swift KR��. Object Lens Cleaning � Turn the power off before cleaning the object lens. �...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY Blade Replacement / Blade Mode (Rotating / Locking) Change If the cleaver does not properly cleave the fiber, rotate the blade as follow the instructions. On the blade gear, the channel (cleaving position) from � to �� is marked. When it does not cleave the fiber properly, clean the surface of rubber pad with the alcohol-soaked cotton swab.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY Blade Replacement Rear Pusher Pusher Pin � In order to replace blade, � Remove blade pin completely � Remove old blade with blade gear disassemble chip collector assembly using (-) driver. from body and replace new blade with and rear pusher.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY Blade Mode (Rotating / Locking) Change Blade rotating mode. Mode change Blade locking mode. Initial setting mode will be set Adjust gear pusher position after When the blade is used without as shown picture. loosen Set-screw as shown picture. rotating.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY Electrode Replacement The recommended replacement cycle of an electrode is �,��� times. If the real arc count exceeds the replacement cycle, a message for electrodes replacement appears. Without replacing the worn electrode, the splice loss increases and the spliced point becomes weaker. �...

  • Page 31: Menu

    MENU MENU MENU Ready State Main menu has � submenus. Press Ready State MENU READY touch the icon on the screen to load MENU main menu. The main menu screen is as above. You can select right and left by pressing DELETE : delete splice mode.
  • Page 32 MENU STABILIZE : stabilize an arc discharge current. DELETE : delete heater mode. REPLACE : display an warning message. REPLACE : select a heat mode from database, ELECTRODE CAUTION : set a caution message for replace it. ELECTRODE HEATER replacement. ADD : add a new mode from database.

  • Page 33: Splice

    MENU POP-UP MENU The pop-up menu is new feature of the Swift K��A. The purpose of the pop-up menu is to allow quick access to frequently used modes like splice mode and heat mode. The user can access the pop-up menu in various ways. How to call a Pop-Up Menu Splice Pop-Up Menu Heater Pop-Up Menu...
  • Page 34 MENU Splice Pop-Up Menu Adding Splice Menu Deleting Splice Mode � Import splice popup menu by pressing � Click icon. SPLICE icon on screen of Ready state. � Select a mode to be deleted. � Select an empty slot. � Select a splice mode to be put in the empty slot. ��...
  • Page 35 MENU Heater Pop-Up Menu Adding Heater Menu Deleting Heater Mode � Import heater popup menu by pressing � Delete a heater mode by touching icon. HEATER icon on screen of Ready state. � Select a mode to be deleted. � Select an empty slot by pressing touching the touch screen.
  • Page 36 MENU SPLICE To import splice mode, press and select General splice mode : No. � ~ �� SPLICE icon by touch. It displays a screen to select User splice mode : No. �� ~ ��� splice mode as above. The selecting screen is The splice mode from No.�...
  • Page 37 MENU Outline of Splice Mode Splice Mode Description AUTO The Swift KR��A identifies the number of fibers automatically. Users are not allowed adjusting arc discharge amount. AUTO mode consists of SM AUTO, MM AUTO, NZ AUTO, DS AUTO, G��� AUTO. SM-�...
  • Page 38 MENU � Click , then the splice modes � Select the splice mode, click � The selected splice mode is added the last SELECT stored in memory is displayed on the The selected splice mode is added the blank mode. screen.
  • Page 39 MENU Replace � Select the splice mode to be replace, � The selected splice mode is added the last � Click , then the splice modes REPLACE click blank mode. stored in memory is displayed on the SELECT screen. The splice mode from No.� to No.�� can’t be replaced. ��...
  • Page 40 MENU Deleted Edit � Firstly select the splice mode. � Click , then the splice parameters EDIT � Click , the selected splice mode is is displayed on the screen. deleted. � Select parameters, Click , adjust it for EDIT proper operation.
  • Page 41 MENU Editable Parameters In Mode Set Value Description General Mode User Mode Fiber Type The splice modes saved in the database Non Editable Editable are displayed. The mode selected by the user is copied to the splice mode in the user side program.
  • Page 42 MENU Cleave Limit It sets the tolerance range of cleave angle. Non Editable Editable An error message appears when a measured right, left or both angles exceed the range. Gap Difference · It estimates the gaps of the corresponding Non Editable Editable fibers.
  • Page 43 MENU It sets the distance between the left fiber Non Editable Editable and right fiber. Gap set Pos. It sets the position of the fibers to the Non Editable Editable center of arc discharge. Prefuse Power It is set by the prefuse power from the Non Editable Editable beginning of arc to the moment before the...
  • Page 44 MENU Arc� Power The arc can be adjusted by two steps. Non Editable Editable The first step is [arc�] and second is [arc�]. [arc�] is set here. Arc� Time t sets the time of [arc�]. Non Editable Editable Arc� Power It is the second step of arc.
  • Page 45 MENU · It sets the re-arc time. Editable Editable Re-Arc Time · It automatically sets the re-arc to discharge the same amount as [Arc �] in[Splice Mode Edit]. If arc � is set to ON and OFF, the re-arc is automatically set to ON and OFF as well.
  • Page 46 MENU Select Cancel Click , then the selected splice mode Touch icon or press and it SELECT RESET CANCEL is stored in the memory for operation. goes back to the previous stage ��...
  • Page 47 MENU SLEEVE HEATER In normal operation mode, to call the heater Choose the right mode for each sleeve tube menu, press . Then you can see the type and SOC. Otherwise sleeve tubes MENU heater menu as above. do NOT shrink properly. There’re already various heater mode and the For the SOC, operators must use UCLSWIFT user can select for proper operation.
  • Page 48 MENU Summary of Heater Mode Set Value Description Others R-F�� � core~��core ��mm Ribbon fiber Sleeve Non editable for SleeveType, Mode title�,� ��mm IS-�� Standard ��mm Sleeve for �.�mm fiber ��mm Standard ��mm Sleeve for �.�mm fiber Micro Micro Sleeve for �.��mm fiber ��...
  • Page 49 MENU � Click , then heater modes stored � Select the heater mode, click � The selected heater mode is added the last SELECT in memory is displayed on the screen. The selected splice mode is added the blank mode. last blank mode.
  • Page 50 MENU Replace � Select a heater mode, click � The selected heater mode replaces � Click , then heater modes stored SELECT REPLACE the last blank mode. in memory are displayed on the screen. The mode from No � to � can’ t be replaced. ��...
  • Page 51 MENU Deleted Edit � Firstly select a heater mode. � Click , then heater conditions stored EDIT � Click , the selected heater mode is in memory are displayed on the screen. deleted. � Select parameters, Click , adjust it for EDIT proper operation.
  • Page 52 MENU Select Cancel Click , then the selected heater mode Touch icon to go to the previous SELECT CANCEL is stored in the memory for operation. menu. ��...
  • Page 53 MENU HISTORY DISPLAY HISTORY The ��,��� both splice loss data and image can be stored and the user can see them. Each page has ��� loss data and splice image, click to move the page. In normal operation mode, to call the history After choosing a data with scroll bar, click to see.
  • Page 54 MENU OPTION DEFAULT Default is composed of � sub check boxes. To activate a Default menu, check a check box. Parameters Description In normal operation mode, to call the option menu, press .Then you can see the MENU Auto Splice Do splice process automatically.
  • Page 55 MENU MENU LOCK PASSWORD Default is composed of � sub check boxes. Set up a new password as follow. To activate a Default menu, check a check box. Also it is possible to limit the modifications with � Enter a current password. respect to the total splice mode, heat mode, and The initial password is “����”...
  • Page 56 MENU CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTIC TEST Self test is a function to facilitate dust test, LED test and motor test and calibration at a time. In normal operation mode, to call the Test Item Description calibration menu, press MENU Then you can see the calibration menu as Dual Test Refer on Dust Test, without fiber.
  • Page 57 MENU MOTOR DRIVE It checks the operating status of the motor manually. Motor ZL/ZR ZL/ZR Move forward ZL/ZR Move backward � Place the fiber in the splice. � Click “Motor Drive”. Move step by step press a button. Move while pressing a button. �...
  • Page 58 MENU Arc calibration is a function to change the value of arc discharge voltage. It is used for the computation program for splicing. In addition, the calibration value of arc discharge cannot be changed in the splice mode. For the purpose of Arc calibration, �� core or � core single ARC CALIBRATION mode fibers are used.
  • Page 59 MENU ELECTRODE STABILIZE Sometimes, surrounding environment may cause the occurrence of irregular arc discharge or splice loss increase. In particular, since it takes a while until discharge is stabilized when the splicer is in lower or higher location, you have to keep adjusting the discharge until the electrodes are stabilized.
  • Page 60 MENU REPLACE ELECTRODE USED The recommended replacement cycle of It displays the used arc count. an electrode is �,��� times use. When the set cycle completes, a message to replacethe electrode appears. ELECTRODE CAUTION It determines the arc count for alert message. The recommended replacement cycle of an electrode is �,���...
  • Page 61 MENU SETTING LANGUAGE It sets a language to be displayed on the screen. In normal operation mode, to call the setting menu, press . Then you can see MENU the Setting menu as above. DATE It sets the date and time in the calendar. ��...
  • Page 62 MENU POWER SAVE VOLUME To adjust the buzzer volume. It is an important function in terms of energy efficiency. When the Swift KR��A operates with a battery, we recommend activate this function to increase your working time. · MONITOR The LCD will be automatically turned off, if you don’t operate the Swift KR��A for a setting time.
  • Page 63 MENU INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Click “Maintenance”, following information is displayed. Item Description In normal operation mode, to call the Electrode Produce Date The date when equipment was manufactured. menu, press . Then you can see the Electrode (year, month and date). MENU menu as above.
  • Page 64 MENU HELP SENSOR Click “HELP”, following help is displayed. The splicer consists of various sensors including temperature, pressure · THE NAMES OF PARTS and humidity. The main part of the Swift KR��. · CLEAN AND INSPECT How to clean and inspect. ·...

  • Page 65: Error Message

    ERROR MESSAGE ERROR MESSAGE Replace The Fiber In The Too Dirty Fiber Too Long Fiber Correct Position It is displayed when the fiber prepared It is displayed when the fiber is not It is displayed when the fiber is for splice is contaminated more than placed in the middle of the electrodes placed too close to the electrode, the normal status.

  • Page 66: Fiber Over Angle

    ERROR MESSAGE The Variation Of The Optical Fiber Core. Fiber Is Not Placed In V-Groove. Fiber Over Angle To Cut Back The Fiber. Please Place The Fiber Again. It is displayed when the measured It is displayed when the fiber is not It is displayed when the measured variation of cleaving angle of the fiber is greater placed on the V-Groove.

  • Page 67: Mismatch Fiber Number

    ERROR MESSAGE Mismatch Fiber Number Core Bubble Error Gap Limit Over It is displayed when the number of It is displayed when bubbles or dots exist It is displayed when the measured gap fibers is not consistent with opposite in the spliced part after completing the of the fiber is greater than the limit.

  • Page 68: How To Deal With

    HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SPLICING PROBLEMS WHEN THE SPLICE LOSS IS TOO HIGH It may have been caused by dirt or dust Improper arc discharge or arc discharge time. on the surface of fibers. HOW TO · Check the set values of arc discharge amount and HOW TO arc discharge time and reset them, if necessary.

  • Page 69: Abnormal Operation Of Arc Fusion

    HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SPLICING PROBLEMS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF ARC FUSION SPLICER The alignment motion is repeated. HOW TO · Open and close the windshield cover again · Rest the system by pressing when an error occurs RESET by opening the windshield cover. Turn off the power and contact UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd.

  • Page 70: Q & A

    Q & A POWER Unable to turn off the power by pressing LED is not turned on while charging the battery. HOW TO HOW TO ·Press the switch and hold it for about � second and ·Disconnect the AC power cord from the charger and release the button when the monitor is turned off.

  • Page 71: Splice

    Q & A SPLICE When an error message appears on the screen. The power of the splicer is turned off suddenly. HOW TO HOW TO ·Turn on the splicer again and check [Splicer Power Save]. ·Refer to the [Error message list] for detailed information. Irregular or higher splice loss.

  • Page 72: Sleeve Heater

    Q & A SLEEVE HEATER How to cancel the heating process? The sleeve heater does not give sufficient shrinkage. HOW TO HOW TO · You cannot cancel the heating process by pressing RESET ·Increase the duration of heating time. Press one more time to cancel it HEAT Refer to [Heat Menu] for more information.

  • Page 73: The Others

    Q & A THE OTHERS How to lock “Splice”, “Edit” or heat mode? HOW TO ·Refer to [Lock Menu] for more. Arc amount is not changed after performing [Arc Calibration]. HOW TO ·The internal standard discharge amount is calibrated. Therefore discharge amount of each splice mod does not change.

  • Page 74: Warranty Period And Service

    WARRANTY PERIOD AND SERVICE WARRANTY Limited Liability UCLSWIFT warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and service, every hardware portion of the products will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period, or the product will be repaired or replaced as determined solely by UCLSWIFT.

  • Page 75: Information Required For Repair

    WARRANTY PERIOD AND SERVICE PRODUCT WARRANTY SWIFT KR�� NAME OF PRODUCT Information Required For Repair PRODUCTION NUMBER Before sending the splicer to us, t is necessary to contact UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd first. DATE OF PURCHASE � Give us following information by attaching paper CUSTOMER NAME TEL.

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