Splice - UCL SWIFT Swift K33A User Manual

OPERATION

SPLICE

The condition of the fiber can be observed via the image
processing system in the Swift K��A. However, the visual
inspection is necessary to ensure better splice result.
The splicing process starts as soon as the windshields
cover is closed in Auto mode.
� The fibers loaded in the splicer move toward each
other. The movement stops at the positions after the
fiber cleaning arc. Then the splicer checks cleaved
angle, end-face quality and dust. If the measured
cleaved angle is bigger than the preset limit value or
any damage of the fiber is discovered, an error message
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.
� Optical fibers are arrayed core vs core after inspection.
Deviation on clad axis and deviation measured on core
axis can be displayed on screen.
After alignment completes, arcing is conducted to splice
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fibers.
After splice completes, estimated loss value is displayed
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on screen. Estimated value of splice loss is subject to
various factors related to error. These factors related to
error affect estimation and calculation of estimated
loss value as well. Calculation of estimated loss is based
on factors such as MFD. When estimated loss value
exceeds the preset limitation, error message is displayed
on the screen. The error message is also displayed
when the spliced optical fiber is too thick or thin or when
bubbles are generated on the joint. Even when there is no
error message displayed, however, it is recommended to
conduct sealing yet again when the splice result on screen
is considered not good enough.
Splice result is saved as follows. When splice completes,
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splice result is automatically saved.
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