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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Safety Precautions This manual shows the following symbols for proper and safety operation of SFP-550E3 polishing machine and for prevention of damages to the polishing machine. Below explains meanings of each symbol. Please read and have your understanding and follow the instructions indicated by the markings.
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Warning Never touch or gain access to moving parts, the arm of the fiber holder hand or finger during operation. Otherwise, you may injure. Do not touch the polishing machine during operation. Do not replace polishing holder during operation. Please unplug power cable after work.
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Do not disassemble the polishing machine more than described in the manual. Seikoh Giken does not assume any responsibility for products manufactured with the polishing machine. 3/26...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Introduction –Thank you for purchasing SFP-550E3 Polishing Machine – This operating manual covers operating procedures for SFP-550E3 Polishing Machine in depth. Before use, read this manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the various features and functions of this machine. Features of SFP-550E3 Designed to polish the ferrule end faces of fiber-optic connectors with high quality and productivity, the SFP-550E3 offers the following features:...
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Contents ******* ******* Page 1. Specification Structure and Parts …………………………………... Standard Specification …………………………………... Standard Accessories …………………………………... 2. Operating Procedures Front Panel ………………….. Operation Panel Rear Panel …………………... Program Polishing .…………. Touch Panel Program Setting .……………. Manual Polishing ……………...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 1. Specification 1.1 Structure and Parts Turntable Polishing Pad and Polishing Film Clamping Post Polishing Holder 6/26...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Cable Hanger Emergency Stop Button Touch Panel Power Switch Cooling Fan Power Inlet Fuse Holder 7/26...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 1.2 Standard Specifications Item Specification Power Supply Voltage, Frequency AC100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz Power Consumption 80VA Drive Unit Revolution Motor 50W motor with reduction gear Revolution Speed 70-200 rpm Rotation Motor 30W motor with reduction gear Rotation Speed 0.7-2.0 rpm (1/100 of revolution speed Cooling Fan...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 1.3 Standard Accessories for Polishing Set Parts Name Other Accessories Coil spring RP55C-14 2A fuse RP55-56 Hexagon wrench L RP55C-71 Hexagon wrench S RP55C-72 M5-45 bolt RP55C-73 Power cable RP55-30 Cable hanger FP-CH Manual Operation manual FP-IM55E3 Process manual...
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 2. Operating Procedures 2.1 Operating Panel ◆ Front Panel Touch Panel Emergency Stop Button Power Switch <Operation Procedure> ① Power Switch ON Ensure that the emergency stop button is off and then turn on the power switch. After the power switch is turned on, the cooling fan will start running and the main menu screen appears.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) ③ Emergency Stop Button The machine is stopped when the emergency stop button is pushed (ON) during polishing. During the emergency stop is on, the following screen is appeared and the machine does not function.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 2.2 Touch Panel The operation of the touch panel is described in this section. The following screen is the main menu that appears right after the power switch is on. Buttons to select functions The main menu consists with four functions: “POLISHING PGM”...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Explanation of symbols Step: This indicates polishing step. There are 8 steps in max in one process. # of step you are on is indicated in black color. During polishing, Speed and Time on your step are flashing.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) ◆ PGM SETTING (Program Setting) Polishing programs can be written and changed at PGM SETTING on the main menu. Contents you can edit are Program name, Turntable revolution speed and Polishing time for each step. You can store 12 different programs (processes) and each process can contain up to 8 steps.
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) PGM NAME To change program name; press input box located right side of the PGM NAME and then alphanumeric keys for input is appeared as follows. You can input desired program name within 8 letters. The alphanumeric keys consist with 2 pages. You can go to next page by pressing ↓...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Speed and Time setting For Speed and Time setting, press numeric boxes and then numeric key is appeared to input. After enter desired speed or time, please make sure to press ENT to fix entry. ...
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) ◆ MANUAL POLISHING (Multi timer) Revolution Speed and Polishing Time can be set in 4 different timers for Manual Polishing. Press MANUAL POLISHIGN on the main menu page and the following screen is appeared. ...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) In case you want to use film that is already used, you can start the counter from desired used times. By pressing number of each counter, numeric key is appeared as follows and you can enter desired used times.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) ◆ MAINTENANCE In “MAINTENANCE” screen, you can see accumulated polishing time, accumulated running time and progress time from the last maintenance for every 100 and 500 hours. Press button for desired parameter. Each maintenance pages are following. Button to go to “MAIN MANUE”...
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 100-hours-maintenance OK button Button to finish maintenance After passing 100 operating hours, the maintenance for 100 hours is appeared. If you do not wish to apply maintennance, then just press OK (the same message will be appeared after little while)...
OMRON P/N: NVBAT01 If the batteries can not be sourced locally, please return the touch panel or polishing machine to Seikoh Giken. After the replacement, press OK. Also, please be noted, replacement shall be done within one week after the message is appeared. For repalcement work, the polishing machine shall be tunred on power for more than 30 minutes beofre replacement work starts.
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Battery location for the Touch panel (located back side of the Touch pane) 22/26...
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 2.3 Turntable Assembly ◆ Turntable Structure The turntable rotates by 30W motor with reduction gear and also moves in eccentric circular motion and revolves by 50W motor with reduction gear. ◆ Maintenance for Turntable Assembly No maintenance is required on the turntable and on its assembly as a regular basis.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) Polishing Pad ◆ Several polishing pad types are available for various uses. Use only the pad specified for each purpose. The identification mark of each pad is on the center of its reverse side. Attach a polishing film on top of the polishing pad as shown below.
SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 2.5 IPC (Individual Pressure Control) Polishing Holder ◆ Polishing Holder Design There are two types of polishing holders; one for right-angled flat or right-angled convex (PC) polishing and the other for angled flat or angled convex (APC) polishing. Each holder is available to suit different connector types.
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SFP-550E3 Operating Manual FP-IM55E3 (Ver. 2.0) 2.6 Pressurizing & Holding Unit The clamping posts standing on the four corners of the base plate have pressurizing units with coil springs inside. The clamps on the corners hold the polishing holder. Clamping Lever Coil Spring Clamping Post 2.7 Operation...
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Your contact Y o u r c o n t a c t D-A-CH NORDICS Laser 2000 GmbH Laser 2000 GmbH 82234 Wessling 112 51 Stockholm Phone +49 8153 405-0 Phone +46 8 555 36 235 E-Mail info@laser2000.de E-Mail info@laser2000.se www.laser2000.de www.laser2000.se FRANCE –...
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