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  • Page 1 OME1624005 Fusion Splicer T-400S Guide to operation...
  • Page 2 This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Please read and observe all warnings instructions given in this operation manual. Use your splicer only for its intended purpose. ♦...
  • Page 3 3. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this manual. Doing so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock. 4. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, do not allow the splicer to be exposed to rain and get liquid such as water or a metallic object inside the splicer.
  • Page 4 26. Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack before replacing the electrodes. 27. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). And use the splicer with electrodes installed in it. Failure to do so can cause the splicer to damage, resulting in fire, electric shock or malfunction.
  • Page 5 <Handling of battery pack> 1. Do not burn the battery pack or throw it into a fire. Doing so can cause heat generation, bursting and fire. 2. Do not place the battery pack in microwave ovens and high-pressure containers. 3. Do not let water or sea water wet or soak the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to prevent danger are built in the battery pack.
  • Page 6 [Caution] <Transportation and storage> 1. This product is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified carrying case to protect the splicer from excessive shock or impact. 2. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this manual.
  • Page 7 <Battery handling and charging> 1. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire. 2.
  • Page 8 20. Be sure to remove moisture, alcohol or dust on the heater element with a dry cotton swab. 21. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). Failure to do so can cause the splicer to malfunction. 22. Do not clean the electrode. Doing so can cause unstable arcing performance.

  • Page 9: Important: Region Limitation

    Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD. YOU NEED TO AGREE ABOUT A SOFTWARE LICENCE AND REGION LIMITATION BEFORE USE. Reference of Sales Area and Sumitomo Sales & Service Representatives: Sales Area Sumitomo Sales and Service Representatives North America Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

  • Page 10: Important: Patent Notice

    IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE This product and/or the use of this product are/is covered by one or more of the following Patents of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.: Australia Design No(s).: 314929; 329420 Canada Design No(s).: 120205; 133128 China P. Rep. Patent No(s).: 98109577.1;...

  • Page 11: Important: T-400S Software User License

    IMPORTANT : T-400S SOFTWARE USER LICENSE Copyright © 2014 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved. ATTENTION : The software installed in the T-400S SPLICER (“this software”) is the property of SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. The usage of this software is granted by a license.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    DC operation (car battery) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-5 Precautions for battery pack •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Operating procedures ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-6 Turning on the T-400S •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-6 Initial screen •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-7 Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-8 Cleaving the fiber •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-9 Inserting fibers into the splicer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
  • Page 13 Warranty and repair service ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Error message list •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7-3 T-400S Specifications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7-4 Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to change the specification or design without notice and may therefore not coincide with the contents of this manual. E&OE...

  • Page 14: General

    1. General Thank you very much for purchasing the T-400S Fusion Splicer (hereinafter called “the T-400S”). The T-400S automatically pre-inspects and aligns a pair of optical single fibers with equipped microscopes, and then fuses them together with heat from an electric arc to form a low-loss splice.

  • Page 15: Standard Package

    Standard package Here is an example of T-400S standard package. Package contents (example) Description Part number Quantity Fusion splicer T-400S T-400S 1 pc AC adapter ADC-15 1 pc PC-AC＜X＞* Power cord 1 pc Battery pack BU-15 1 pc Quick reference guide...

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories The following optional accessories are provided for the T-400S. For further details, please contact our sales personnel. Part name Part No. Description Quantity <Optional accessories for main unit> Battery pack BU-15 Li-ion battery for T-400S(10.8V, 35.64Wh) 1 pc Plugged into a car’s cigarette light jack to...

  • Page 17: Consumables

    Consumables Fiber protection sleeves, electrodes and battery pack are consumables. Please place an order if you need any. Part name Part No. Description Quantity For single fiber φ0.25mm~0.9mm FPS-1 50 pcs/pack Length 60mm, Cleave length ≤16mm For single fiber φ0.25mm~0.9mm Fiber protection FPS-61-2.6 100 pcs/pack...

  • Page 18: Structure

    Structure Fusion splicer Main body Heat shrink oven T-400S fusion splicer Used to heat and shrink fiber protection sleeves. Keypad Connector panel Keys are used to turn on/off the power, perform a splice and heat shrink Protects DC input connector and protection, and setup functions.

  • Page 19: Keypad

    Keypad The keys are provided on the top of the splicer. Heat shrink oven key/LED Power key/LED Starts the heat shrink oven Switches ON/OFF the splicer. process. illuminates during The LED illuminates while the power on. process is in progress and the oven is heated up.

  • Page 20: V-Grooves, Electrodes, Other Components

    V-grooves, electrodes, other components V-grooves Keep bare fibers aligned. Fiber coating clamp Holds fiber coating. Electrodes Arc is generated between the electrodes. Electrode cover plate Holds the electrode seated into the retaining groove. Microscope objective lens Fiber is observed with the lens. LED for fiber observation Illuminates the fiber and make an image on the microscope.

  • Page 21: Heat Shrink Oven

    Heat shrink oven Heating plate Heat shrink oven lid Heats fiber protection sleeve. Is a cover for the heat shrink oven and should be closed during the heat shrink oven process. Heat shrink oven clamps Slide block Hold fibers straight. For heat shrink protection some of Splice on connecters, slide the slide block and then place the connector...

  • Page 22: Caution Label

    Caution label High voltage High temperature heater The heat shrink oven may reach When an arc is discharged, a 200°C. Please take care of the high voltage is generated in the heat when you use the oven. electrode. Please pull out the power cord, and detach the battery pack when you touch the electrode for replacement.

  • Page 23: Splice / Protection

    The following is a summary of the steps required to make a splice with the fusion splicer. For further information on each step, please see the page described below. Turning on the T-400S---Page 2-6 Initial screen---Page 2-7 Starting the automatic splice...

  • Page 24: Preparing Power Supply

    Preparing power supply The power for the T-400S is supplied by AC adapter or battery. AC operation Please connect the AC adapter (ADC-15) with T-400S when you oper- ate with the AC adapter. Plugging Insert the power cord into the AC adapter completely.

  • Page 25: Battery Operation

    Battery operation Install the battery pack (BU-15) in the T-400S. Turn off the splicer and disconnect the AC adapter before installing and removing the battery pack. Battery pack installation Battery pack removal <1> Open the battery cover. <1> Open the battery cover.

  • Page 26: Battery Charging

    Battery charging 1. Install the battery pack in the T-400S. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the T-400S. 3. A green LED on the key pad lights up when charging starts. 4. It takes about 4 hours to finish charging though it varies depending on the remaining capacity.

  • Page 27: Dc Operation (Car Battery)

    DC operation (car battery) The car battery cable PC-V25(option) is required to operate the splicer on DC power (car battery). Contact a sales representative. Precautions for battery pack Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge the battery pack. •...

  • Page 28: Operating Procedures

    Operating procedures Turning on the T- 400S 1: Ensure that the electrodes are fully inserted in the splicer. 2: Connect the output cord of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal. 3: Press the power key ( ) for more than 1 second to turn on the splicer.

  • Page 29: Initial Screen

    Initial screen Initialize screen Startup screen Initial screen Each motor of the splicer initializes after the power is turned on and the initial screen is displayed a few seconds later. The function of each icon in the initial screen Selected splice program Selected heater program Corresponds to is displayed.

  • Page 30: Stripping The Fiber Coating / Cleaning The Bare Fiber

    2: Strip Approx. 30~40mm of the fiber coating with a jacket remover. (An example shows use of Sumitomo JR-M03 jacket remover and the strip length shown below applies to any stripping tools. If you use other model, please refer to its operation manual.)

  • Page 31: Cleaving The Fiber

    Cleaving the fiber Cleave the fiber. (An example shows use of Sumitomo FC-5S cleaver. The cleave lengths described below are also applicable to any cleaving tools. If you use other models of cleavers, please refer to the operation manual.) Applicable cleave length: 5mm-16mm (For φ0.25m coating dia.), 8-16mm (For >φ0.25mm coating dia.)
  • Page 32 Open the cover. Take out the fiber and fiber offcut from the cleaver. Bare fiber Cleave Fiber coating length Insert the fiber into the splicer. 1. Do not re-clean the fiber after cleaving. 2. To avoid damaging or contaminating the delicate fiber ends, insert each Caution fiber immediately after preparation.
  • Page 33 Inserting the fiber into the splicer 1: Open the hood. Fiber Electrode 2: Open the fiber coating clamp lid. V-groove 3: Place the fiber so the end of the fiber is between the edge of v-groove and the electrode. 4: Close the fiber coating clamp lid. Do not touch the fiber end face against any surface.

  • Page 34: Arc Test

    Please perform an arc test before splicing in the typical splice program such as “SMF Standard”. In Auto mode, the T-400S has the function to analyze an arc and then cali- brate the arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, an arc test is not needed usually in Auto mode.
  • Page 35 4: Move the cursor “ ” to “Arc Test” using▲and ▼keys and press key. “Arc Test Ready” will appear. 5: After “Arc Test Ready” appears, press key. 6: An arc test is started. Fibers are not spliced because they are not moved and fed in the arc test.

  • Page 36: Fiber Preparation

    2: Strip the fiber coating and clean the bare fiber. Refer to page 2-8. 3: Cleave the bare fiber to a proper cleave length. Refer to page 2-9. 4: Load prepared fiber in the T-400S. Press SET key to start the splicing process.(Please refer to the next pages.) 2-14...

  • Page 37: Starting The Automatic Splice

    Starting the automatic splice Press SET key. Do you want to check splice data or perform additional arc? ・Yes See Page 2-16. ・No See page 2-17. Inspection of fiber end face & dust. After splicing, a message ex- plaining Additional Arc ap- pears.
  • Page 38 Checking splice data In the Estimation loss screen, To use Memo function, in the splice select the Tool box icon data screen, move the cursor to the Memo icon and press Move the cursor to the view splice key. and press data icon key.
  • Page 39 Proof test (if automatic proof test is selected) (if manual proof test is selected) Open the hood. Press SET key. The proof test is automatically started.(The test cannot be can- celed once started.) Remove the spliced fiber when the screen above is displayed. Take care to keep the spliced fiber straight.
  • Page 40 Evaluating splice quality If the spliced fiber is as follows or estimated losses are high, re-do the entire splice. Bulging Bubble Neck-down (Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing) After MMF or dissimilar fiber splicing, a line sometimes appears at the splice point.

  • Page 41: Splice Protection

    Splice protection 1: Open the oven lid. 2: Make sure that the fiber protection sleeve is centered over the spliced portion of the fiber. *The applicable fiber protection sleeves vary depending on the cleave 60mm protection sleeve length. For more information, refer to page 1-4.
  • Page 42 5: The splicer gives a beep sound indicating completion of the heating process. Take out the sleeve from the heat shrink oven after a beep sound is heard. 6: Place the protection sleeve onto the cooling tray. A protection sleeve can be taken out from the heat shrink oven after a beep sound is heard.

  • Page 43: Drop Cable Splicing

    Drop cable splicing Applicable cable ▪ Tight buffer type single fiber drop cable. Required items ▪ Jacket remover ▪ Fusion splicer (T-400S) ▪ Fiber cleaver ▪ Nippers Removing cable sheath Clean the cable sheath thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains.
  • Page 44 4. Make a slit along the groove of the cable sheath using nip- pers. 5. Split the cable sheath to ex- pose 30~40mm of optical fi- ber. Cut off the split cable sheath. Cut off the split cable sheaths at the same length.

  • Page 45: Fiber Preparation (Fc5-S Is Available)

    Fiber preparation (with FC-5S) This section describes fiber preparation procedures in using a fiber cleaver with a single fiber adapter (FC-5S). 1. Put a mark at 3mm (for use of 2. Remove the fiber coating from 40mm sleeve) or 10mm (for use of the mark using a jacket remover.

  • Page 46: Inserting The Fiber Into The Splicer

    Inserting the fiber into the splicer 1. Open the hood. 2. Load prepared drop cable in the splicer as shown in the picture below. For use of 60mm sleeve For use of 40mm sleeve Groove 20mm 3. Make sure that the fiber sits in the V-groove correctly. 4.

  • Page 47: Splice Protection

    Splice protection 1. Open the oven lid. 2. Take out the cable and slide the fiber protection sleeve onto the fiber. Make sure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice and at least 5mm of the sleeve overlaps the cable sheath at each end of the splice. Fiber protection sleeve Drop cable Drop cable...

  • Page 48: Daily Cleaning And Checking Up

    To keep excellent splice quality, regular cleaning and inspection are required. Especially cleaning should be performed before and after each use. We recommend your splicer to be checked through our maintenance service once a year. Turn off the T-400S before maintenance work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. Warning Cleaning Clean each part with a cotton swab.

  • Page 49: Cleaning V-Grooves

    Cleaning V-grooves Even tiny bits of dust or dirt in the V-grooves might cause the fiber to be offset. To avoid offset, carefully clean the V-grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. 1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. 2: Brush the surface of the V-grooves in the direc- tion indicated by the ar-...

  • Page 50: Cleaning Bare Fiber Pads

    Cleaning bare fiber pads Dirt on a bare fiber pad will also cause the fiber to be offset. When fiber offset occurs, clean the bare fiber pad. 1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with alcohol and wipe the surface of bare fiber pads.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Heat Shrink Oven

    On the T-400S, electrodes typically need replacing after approximately 6,000 arc discharges. If the number of arc discharge exceeds 5,000, Arc Count on the screen will be highlighted in yellow for warning, with a message “Electrodes need changing soon”.

  • Page 52: Electrode Replacement Procedures

    Electrode replacement procedures Please replace electrodes to maintain the performance of T-400S at about 6,000 discharges. The tip of the electrode is very sharp shape. Please take great care when handling it. 1: Turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 53 Please make sure the plastic button of the electrode is fully Caution pushed by the protrusion. Plastic button Protrusion <NG! – Thumbscrew is not tightened completely> Make sure the thumbscrew is tightened completely. Caution Splice performance will not be stable or the splicer will be partly damaged if an electrode is not installed in place.

  • Page 54: Packing And Storage Instructions

    Observe the following instructions. • Clean the T-400S and all accessories before storing them. • Be sure to remove the battery pack from the T-400S and store it in a given place. Keeping the battery in the T-400S may cause the battery terminal to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire.
  • Page 55 Take extreme care of the handling of alcohol. Warning • Before storing the fiber cleaver, dispose of the fiber fragments collected in the off-cut collector in a proper way. Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care. Caution •Close the carrying case completely and latch it before transportation. •Pay attention to storage temperature and dew condensation when storing the splicer.

  • Page 56: Functions

    4. Functions Splice and heater programs setting <Splice program setting> The Function keys cor- respond to the icons located on the left upper corner of the screen. 1) Select icon (press key) to open the setup pane. 4) Move the cursor “ ”...
  • Page 57 <Heater program setting> The Function keys cor- respond to the icons located on the left upper corner of the screen. 1) Select icon (press key) to open the setup pane. 4) Move the cursor “ ” to the heater program you would like to use and press key.
  • Page 58 Can be used for splicing identical BIF (ITU-T G.657). About Auto Arc Power In Auto mode, the T-400S has the function to analyze an arc and calibrate the arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, most of times, an arc test is not needed in Auto mode.
  • Page 59 Heater programs The heater programs are optimized for Sumitomo protection sleeves. Select an appropriate heater program for the protection sleeve you use. Category Heater program Details － Recent The heater program selected recently is listed. Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single 60mm 0.25...
  • Page 60 <Modify splice program parameter> 1) In the fiber profile category screen (page 4-1), move the cur- sor “ ” to the one where you would like to modify splice pro- gram settings and press key. 4) Move the cursor “ ”...
  • Page 61 <Modify heater program parameter> 1) In the protection sleeve type category screen (page 4-2), move the cursor “ ” to the one where you would like to modify heater program settings and press key . 4) Move the cursor “ ”...
  • Page 62 <Splice program settings> Item Details Name Allows to edit splice program name. Abbreviated name Allows to edit splice program name which is displayed on the main splice screen. Template Allows to choose splice program as a template when new splice program is created.
  • Page 63 <How an arc discharges and motors run during the splicing process> Arc discharge (1) Arc time (2) Prefuse time (3) Overlap (4) Arc Power Motor move (5) Cleaning Arc Time (6) Rearc Time...
  • Page 64 <Heater program settings> Item Details Name Allows to edit heater program name. Abbreviated name Allows to edit heater program name which is displayed on the main splice screen. Sleeve ID Name Allows to edit protection sleeve name. Template Allows to choose heater program as a template when new heater program is created.
  • Page 65 Change settings <Change operation settings> 1) Select (press key) to open the setup pane. 4) Move the cursor “ ” to the item where you would like to change the setting and press key. ON⇔OFF are switched. 2) Select (press key) to display the Menu screen.
  • Page 66 Operation Settings Details Stops the splicing process temporarily before arcing. If you Arc Pause would like to check fiber offset and fiber end faces during the process, set this function to ON. Re-align After Arc Fibers are aligned again prior to splicing after Arc Pause. Pause Automatically starts the splicing process when the fiber is in- Auto Start...
  • Page 67 <Change function settings> 1) Select (press 4) Move the cursor “ ” to the key) item where you would like to to open the setup pane. change the setting and press key. 5) Move the cursor to select ON⇔ 2) Select (press key) to display the Menu screen.

  • Page 68: Function Settings

    Function Settings Details ECO Mode Saves power consumption by adjusting monitor brightness and heat shrink oven temperature. Sleep(Battery) If the splicer is not interrupted on battery operation for a certain period of time, to minimize power consumption, it will go into Sleep mode and the monitor will be turned off. Press any keys except the power key to re-start the splicer.

  • Page 69: Splice Data

    Splice data 1) Select icon (press key) to display the Menu screen. 3) Select the item you would like to carry out. For further details, please see below. 2) Select the Splice Data icon and press key to go to Splice Data setup screen.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Settings

    Maintenance settings 1) Select icon (press key) to display the Menu screen. 3) Select the item you would like to carry out. For further details, please see below. 2) From the Menu screen, select the Maintenance. Press key to enter the Maintenance screen.

  • Page 71: Software Download Via Internet

    Software download via internet Access the URL below to get a maintenance application. The application can upgrade your splicer to the latest software via internet. For further in- formation, please visit the URL and refer to its accompanying manual. http://www.rim-plus.sei.co.jp Login function Log in to Administrator mode by entering a pass code to use expanded functions.

  • Page 72: Other Convenient Functions

    The T-400S is provided with various functions. Set up the functions as necessary. Multi clamp The T-400S has ability to work with standard fiber coating, drop cable sheath and φ3mm fiber cord sheath under standard specification. Please place fiber in an appropriate po- sition of the coating clamp according to the coating types.

  • Page 73: Fiber Holder Operation

    10mm Fiber holder operation Detaching the coating clamp makes it possible to use fiber holders for single fiber for splicing. Sumitomo fiber holder FHS series can be applied. 1. Loosen the coating clamp fixing screw to detach the coating clamp.

  • Page 74: Auto Start

    Screw hole for Screw hole for M8 screw 1/4-20UNC screw 1. In a high location, fix the T-400S to a tripod with the M8 screw or 1/4-20UNC screw on the bottom of the splicer to prevent the splicer Caution from dropping.

  • Page 75: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring factory default settings In Administrator mode, all Operation Settings/Function Settings can be reset to the factory default settings in one go. This page explains as an example how to restore the Operation factory default Settings. (Please refer to Chapter 6 “Administrator mode” for how to log in to Ad- ministrator mode.) 4) The factory default settings 1) Select the Operation Settings...

  • Page 76: Dual Purpose Clamping System Of Heat Shrink Oven

    2) Push the Slide block from back of the heat shrink oven. front to back. *For heat protection of Sumitomo’s Splice on connecters, the Slide block should be set to the default position. 3) Place Splice on connecter...

  • Page 77: Administrator Mode

    6. Administrator mode An administrator can edit splice/heater program parameters and function settings which are not visible in operator mode. The administrator can also setup a passcode to keep operators from accessing functions. Accessing administrator menu Input Pass Code screen 1）Open the setup pane.

  • Page 78: Changing Administrator Passcode

    Changing administrator passcode A login passcode can be changed in Administrator mode. 2 ） Move the cursor to “Change 1）Open the setup pane. Move the cursor to “Administrator” and Passcode” and press key. press key. 3） Enter the current passcode us- 4）The new passcode setup screen key.

  • Page 79: Security

    Security Startup password protection < > Using a startup password, “Security” function prevents unwanted users from accessing the splicer. 1 ） Open the Administrator setup 4）Enter a date on which the splicer pane. Move the cursor to “Security will request a password entry. Change dates using ▼▲...
  • Page 80 Lock function 1 < > An administrator can lock splice and heater programs so that an operator cannot change them. 1） Open the Administrator setup pane. Move the cursor to “Secu- Unchangeable rity Setting” and press key. 3）After you log out from Administra- tor mode, splice/heater programs and function settings cannot be ed- ited.
  • Page 81 Lock function 2 < > An administrator can lock Operation/Function settings on an item by item basis so that an operator cannot change them. 1 ） While keeping logging in to Administrator mode, move the cursor to the item you would like to lock and press key.

  • Page 82: Administrator Menu Details

    Administrator menu details <Splice program settings> (Administrator mode) Item Description Name Allows to edit splice program name. Abbreviated name Allows to edit splice program name which is displayed on the main splice screen. Template Allows to choose splice program as a template when new splice program is created.
  • Page 83 Item Description Sets the wavelength for loss estimation calculation. Wavelength MFD-L Sets the MFD of left-hand optical fiber. MFD-R Sets the MFD of right-hand optical fiber. Minimum Loss Sets the value to be added to an estimated loss. Est. Loss Limit Sets the threshold of estimated loss.
  • Page 84 <Heater program settings> (Administrator mode) Item Description Name Allows to edit heater program name. Abbreviated name Allows to edit heater program name which is displayed on the main splice screen. Sleeve ID Name Allows to edit protection sleeve name. Template Allows to choose heater program as a template when new heater pro- gram is created.
  • Page 85 <Operation settings> (Administrator mode) Operation Settings Details Arc Pause Stops the splicing process temporarily before arcing. If you would like to check fiber offset and fiber end faces during the process, set this function to ON. Re-align After Arc Fibers are aligned again prior to splicing after Arc Pause. Pause Auto Start Automatically starts the splicing process when the fiber is inserted in...
  • Page 86 <Screen indication> From the Operation Settings, you can choose a view of the fibers for the 5 stages of the splicing process. (See ＊ marks in the picture below.) ・ Fiber Insertion Screen ・ Pre-Fusion Screen ・ Arc Screen ・ Post-Fusion Screen ・...
  • Page 87 <Function settings> (Administrator mode) Functions Details ECO Mode Saves power consumption by adjusting monitor brightness and heat shrink oven temperature. Sleep(Battery) If the splicer is not interrupted on battery operation for a certain period of time, to minimize power consumption, it will go into Sleep mode and the monitor will be turned off.
  • Page 88 <Maintenance settings> (Administrator mode) Item Details Conditioning Arc After electrodes are replaced, this function is used to condition new electrodes. The number of times of conditioning arc is pre- set. Arc Count is automatically reset after conditioning arc is performed. Self Inspection The circuit board, optical unit, motors and heat shrink oven are automatically inspected.

  • Page 89: Copying Splice Program/Heater Program

    Copying splice program/heater program In Administrator mode, you can create your own new splice program by copying an ex- isting splice program to a blank area of splice programs. After the copy, you can edit the name of the copied program and change the parameter settings. First, log in to Administrator mode to do this action.

  • Page 90: Registering(Showing) / De-Registering(Hiding) Splice Program

    Registering (showing)/de-registering (hiding) splice program Some splice programs are factory pre-registered in the program menu and if you would like to use a program other than the registered programs, you can register it and show it in the splice program menu. 2 ）...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting For repair and technical support, contact maintenance service center address described in the back cover. Arc problems The electrodes periodically need replacing. Some common symptoms that indicate the electrodes need replacing are: ٠High or inconsistent splice losses ٠Bubbles in the fibers after splicing ٠Diameter faults ٠Fluttering or unstable arc observed on the monitor ٠Fiber burned in half...

  • Page 92: Warranty And Repair Service

    (7) Damage or malfunction caused by use of batteries and battery chargers not specified or approved by Sumitomo. (8) Products founds corroded due to exposure to water or dew condensation, or cracked or deformed circuit board. 3. The customer shall bear the cost of returning the product to Sumitomo.

  • Page 93: Error Message List

    Error message list Please contact maintenance service center when it is not recovered if you take the measures below. Error message Countermeasure The fibers are not placed correctly in the splicer. Make sure that the right and left fibers are placed in the correct position of the splicer.

  • Page 94: T-400S Specifications

    Approx. 200(BU-15) battery full charge Fiber view & magnification 2CMOS cameras observation,200X Max 1.96~2.09N Proof test 60mm,40mm & Sumitomo Nano sleeves Applicable protection sleeve Programs Splice programs Max. 150, 12are pre-optimised,100 editable by user (38 to be pre- optimized ) Heating programs Max.
  • Page 95 *10 After the splicer is dropped from 76cm on bottom face, it shall work properly. The test is held with the battery operation, carried out by Sumitomo, but does not guarantee that the product is free of faults or damage.
  • Page 96 Tel: +44 (0)20 8953 8118 Tel : +66-2-260-7231〜5 http://www.sumielectric.com Dubai (U.A.E.) Middle East office Singapore TEL: +971 4-701-7338 Sumitomo Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Tel :+65-6261-3388 Yangon (Myanmar) Sumitomo Electric (Thailand) Ltd. Gurgaon (India) Yangon Branch SEI Trading India Pvt. Ltd.

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