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PTR- - - - 200
PTR
200- - - - XLR
PTR
PTR
200
200
Operator's Manual
Version 3.0
XLR
XLR
XLR
United States:
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- Page 2 PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0. Printed in the United States. The contents of this manual are the property of Vytran LLC and are copyrighted. Under the copyright laws, the documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of Vytran LLC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flush Automatic Injection System ..................20 5.3.6 Replace Recoat Material ......................20 5.3.7 Replace and Align Mold Assembly ..................21 5.3.8 Replace Tungsten Halogen Lamps ..................21 5.3.9 Replace Vacuum V-Groove Inserts ..................22 Appendix A: Material Data Safety Sheet ......................23 Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... - Page 4 Figure 21: Automatic Recoat Injection ......................15 Figure 22: Remote Injection System ......................19 Figure 23: Recoat System ...........................20 Figure 24: Remove Recoat Assembly ......................21 Figure 25: Align Recoat Mold........................21 Figure 26: Replace V-groove insert ......................22 Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction The PTR-200-XLR is an extended length optical fiber recoater that restores a flexible protective polymer coating to a stripped section of fiber. It is designed for fiber gratings and similar applications where longer sections of bare (stripped) fiber need to be recoated. -
Page 6: Setting Up The Ptr-200-Xlr
1. Connect the DC power cable from the “DC Out” connector on the power supply to the connector labeled “POWER 12.5V” on the back of the PTR-200-XLR. Plug the power supply into an AC source of 85-264 volts, 47-63 Hertz, using the power cord provided. -
Page 7: Controlling The Ptr-200
2 Controlling the PTR-200 The PTR-200-XLR can be operated using either the two (2) buttons on the unit, or via a display controller: • A Handset Controller (XLR-200-Cx) can be used to control the PTR-200 or to reprogram process parameters... -
Page 8: Handset Controller
Press ‘1’ to scroll through the list of User files until the desired file to overwrite is displayed. • Press select to Save the file to the displayed User file number. The Handset Controller will always load the User file that is stored in the unit upon power up. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 9: Recoat Parameters
These are only rough estimates and should be adjusted until your desired results are achieved. Shrink Qty amount settings MOLD SIZE 280µm 430µm 600µm 900µm SHRINK .09µl .25 µl .72 µl 1.44 µl AMOUNT Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 10: Options Menu
(Auto Inject only) Load Fiber File: Load one of the 5 saved sets of parameters Save Fiber File: Save the current set of parameters to another memory ‘slot’ Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 11: Priming The Ptr-200
If the recoat mold does have an accumulation of cured recoat material stuck to the plates, allow the cleaning solution (preferably acetone) time (60-90 seconds) to soften and lift any cured material. The soft Vytran “toothbrush” provided can be used occasionally to clean the mold channels of any cured coating particles. -
Page 12: Manual Injection System
3.2.2 Remote Manual Injection System The PTR-200-XLR is available with an optional remote manual recoat injector that can be fitted to the right side of the unit. This option provides a method of manually dispensing recoat material directly from the recoat bottle into the injection port. -
Page 13: Figure 15: Remote Manual Injector
15 minutes. This will allow any air trapped in the syringe to rise up towards the distribution valve such that it can then be injected out. 9. Once the system runs free of air bubbles, clean the mold plates of any excess recoat material. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 14: Automatic Injection System
3.2.3 Automatic Injection System The PTR-200-XLR is available with an optional automatic recoat injection pump fitted inside the unit. If equipped with this option, the system must first be filled and purged with recoat material prior to operation. Follow the below steps to initialize this system. -
Page 15: Figure 17: Recoat Material Flow
Note: The syringe in the recoat pump only holds 100µl. The pump will need to fill each time 100µl is used. 11. Once the pump and the inject tube are purged, clean the mold plates of all excess recoat material. 12. Re-set the inject rate to the appropriate setting. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 16: Recoat Process
3. Hold the section of fiber to be recoated taut and lower it down over the fiber holding block such that the exposed section (fusion splice) is centered in the recoat mold. The fiber will be drawn by the vacuum into the V-grooves of the holding blocks. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 17: Recoating
This is generally caused by dirt particles on the mold plates and/or by trying to recoat a fiber that has a larger coating diameter than the recoat mold. Figure 10: Manual Recoat Injection Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 18: Manual Remote Injection System
Excessive flashing flow indicates that the plates did not mate flush together. This is generally caused by dirt particles on the mold plates and/or by trying to recoat a fiber that has a larger coating diameter than the recoat mold. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 19: Curing The Coating
Take care to avoid contact with the uncured recoat material (read “5.3.9Appendix A: Material Data Safety Sheet” before working with recoat material). Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 20: Recoat Diagnostics
Always open the recoat mold top. holding fixtures before lifting the recoat mold top. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 21: Maintenance
(60-90 seconds) to soften and lift any cured material. Excessive cleaning can shorten the life of the mold through damage to the coatings on the mold plates or chipping of the mold channel. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 22: Check/Clean Fhb Inserts
Note: Make sure to collect the recoat material as it comes out of the mold injection port. Do not allow recoat material to run down the face of the mold and under the mold plate. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 23: Purge The Automatic Injection System
If the recoater is not used in a high volume application (less than 200 recoats per month), it is recommended that the system be purged monthly in order to circulate fresh recoat material into the pump. Running 5 purge cycles is sufficient to entirely fill the pump with fresh recoat material. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 24: Flush Automatic Injection System
Even if fresh material is added to the internal bottle prior to the 6-month Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule, the material should still be replaced since mixing of the old and new materials occurs. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 25: Replace And Align Mold Assembly
Fingerprints left on the envelope could shorten the lamp life. If you do touch the lamp, be sure to clean it with a soft lens tissue wetted with alcohol or acetone. Make sure all of the bulbs are positioned in a straight line. Replace and align the recoat mold assembly. Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 26: Replace Vacuum V-Groove Inserts
Recheck the recoat assembly alignment (see 5.3.7) after changing the inserts. Figure 17: Replace V-groove insert Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 27: Appendix A: Material Data Safety Sheet
Appendix A: Appendix A: Material Data Safety Sheet Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0... - Page 28 Appendix A: Vytran LLC: PTR-200-XLR Operator’s Manual Version 3.0...
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