3SAE TECHNOLOGIES AS II User Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction to the AS II _____________________________________________________________ 8 Operational Features _____________________________________________________________ 8 Safety Features __________________________________________________________________ 9 Unboxing the AS II ________________________________________________________________ 10 The AS II at a Glance ____________________________________________________________ 11 Accessories Included ____________________________________________________________ 13 Optional Accessories ____________________________________________________________ 13 Basics ___________________________________________________________________________ 14...
Page 3 Replacing the Filter _____________________________________________________________ 31 Cleaning Linear Clamps _________________________________________________________ 33 Replacing Rubber Pads (optional) _________________________________________________ 35 Replacing Fuses ________________________________________________________________ 37 AS II Errors ______________________________________________________________________ 38 Clamp Slipping _________________________________________________________________ 38 Fiber Too Tight _________________________________________________________________ 38 Broken Fiber ___________________________________________________________________ 38 PC Interface _____________________________________________________________________ 39...
Page 5: Safety Information & Precautions
Safety Information & Precautions • The AS II must only be used for stripping optical fibers with a coating diameter up to 600um. Any attempts to use the device for any other purposes could cause injury to the operator or impair the AS II •...
Page 6 ✓ Have read, understood, and will follow all usage and safety instructions in this manual. Note: It is the responsibility of the user to use this product for its intended purpose and according to this manual. 3SAE Technologies cannot be responsible for damages or injury resulting from failure to follow these instructions...
Page 7: Transportation & Storage
The AS II must be protected against humidity, vibrations, and shock during transportation and storage. Save the packaging materials and locking screw for future use and always transport the AS II in its original packaging material and secure the heater with the locking screw to prevent damage.
Page 8: Introduction To The As Ii
The Burst Technology instantly vaporizes the fiber coating; the result is a stripped fiber, perfectly clean, with high strengths. The AS II is equipped with a built in tensile tester, which can pull up to 20N. To ensure high quality, repeatability, and a high production yield, all critical processes and parameters such as stripping distance, burst temperature, burst speed, and strength test are controlled by built in microprocessors.
Page 9: Safety Features
• Automated linear fiber clamps • Variable strip length from 3mm to 150mm • Built in high force linear tensile test Safety Features • All stripping processes are done inside the unit. Exposure to moving parts, hot gases, and surfaces by user is extremely limited •...
Page 10: Unboxing The As Ii
Unboxing the AS II 1 Begin by opening the box. 2 Remove the AS II unit. 3 Remove all of the included accessories. 4 Compare the contents of the package with the Accessories Included list and the packing slip to verify that everything has been received.
Page 11: The As Ii At A Glance
The AS II at a Glance The AS II comes standard with the following features & add-ons. Left clamp/button Safety shield Heater locking system LCD display Right clamp/button Clamp pressure gauge...
Page 12 Power switch Power input Power RS232 connection Air input Power...
Page 13: Accessories Included
Connect the power cord to the AS II, then plug into a standard power outlet Air-line (8mm) w/fitting Connect the air-line to the AS II, then plug the fitting to an air supply Quick start guide Quick setup guide and operation guide for the ASII...
Page 14: Basics
AS II Firmware Compatibility This manual is compatible with the following firmware and above: v1.7 AS II Home Screen The AS II home screen provides the end user with the following information • Current program number • Current status • Edit option •...
Page 15: As Ii Buttons
AS II Buttons The AS II buttons allow the end user the ability to Button 1 Power Go button Power Button 2 Power • Access new programs • Make changes to programs • Access global parameters • Zero the load cell...
Page 16: Heater Lock
The AS II safety shield has a sensor installed for additional security. • If the safety shield is open, the AS II will not perform an operation • During a cycle, if the safety shield is opened, the AS II will stop the cycle immediately Providing Air Use of an external pressure regulator is required if the line pressure is greater than 95psi.
Page 17: Powering The As Ii
2 Toggle the power switch from off to on. Upon power-up, the AS II will perform a number of internal tests; if successfully completed, the top LED on the AS II LCD will become solid green. If unsuccessful, the top LED will become solid red.
Page 18: Clamp Pressure
Clamp Pressure The clamp pressure is factory set to 50. It may be necessary to adjust the clamp pressure for: • A smaller or larger diameter fiber • Specialty coated fibers • When ‘Fiber Slipping’ occurs • Hex shank bit 1 Adjust the clamp pressure as needed (hex shank bit).
Page 19: General Use
General Use This section describes the standard operation procedures for using the AS II. 1 Power on the AS II. 2 Choose/verify the program for the fiber diameter/coating. 3 Allow the heater time to reach the operating temperature and stabilize (5 – 10 min).
Page 20: Proof-Test Only
10 Remove the fiber by pressing both buttons simultaneously. a Make sure to hold the fiber prior to pressing the buttons. Proof-Test Only 1 Open the safety shield to the AS II. 2 Load a fiber across both clamps. 3 Press both buttons simultaneously.
Page 21: Programs
Programs The AS II comes with 1 standard programs and the ability to add 9 additional programs. Selecting a Program 1 Press the Go Button. 2 Press either the Up or Down Arrow Button to cycle to a new program.
Page 22: Factory Program For Smf28
Factory Program for SMF28 The AS II comes standard with 1 factory program that is designed for SMF28. Parameter Value Mode # of Windows Heater Temp Strip Tension Zero Mov't Length Prooftest Tension ProofTest Speed Clamp Delay Prooftest hold time...
Page 23: Program Parameters
Program Parameters The AS II control software allows the user to change the variables which ultimately change the cleanliness and strength of the stripped fiber. These instructions assume all mechanical adjustments on the unit have already been checked and set properly.
Page 24 Re-adjust Tension When set to 1, this causes the AS II to re-adjust the tension on the fiber after moving to the down position just prior to the burst process. This ensures that the tension is correct during the strip process.
Page 25 Note: The burst stripping process creates a transition from coated fiber to uncoated fiber typically in a taper shape less than 375um long. The strip movement may need to be adjusted to compensate for this taper on each side of the window to create a specific length of the window strip Fiber Up Position This is a distance from the home position that will tell the elevator to raise the fiber out of the...
Page 26 Strip Speed This parameter sets the speed at which the nozzle travels down the length of the fiber. A faster strip speed will essentially strip faster if enough heat transfer is present. The heat transfer is composed of temperature and time because flow is considered a fixed setting from the factory.
Page 27: Global Parameters
2 Press the Right Arrow Button. 3 Press Button 1. a The AS II will beep confirming access to the global parameters. b The global parameters will now be displayed starting with ‘Fast Position Speed’. 4 Press the Left or Right Arrow Button to cycle to a global parameter.
Page 28 Tension Max Move This is the extent of travel for the stepper motor. Tension Speed This is the value of which the load cell moves during tensile test. Valve Delay This is the delay after every valve state change. Elevator Delay This is the time after waste is turned on, time for elevator to drop to flag and time out.
Page 29: Optimizing
Optimizing Introduction to Optimizing • In one step, the fiber coating gets removed and the fiber surface becomes cleaned. Fiber strengths can reach virgin strength. The burst process uses a large flow (≈2 CFM) of air (or   ≈ 920 nitrogen) at high temperature (850 C) directed onto the coated fiber held in place between two pneumatic clamps...
Page 30 2 The first step is to strip a fiber and examine the cleanliness and strength. At this point, do not be concerned with the transition area but rather focus on the two main criteria listed above. In some cases, the result is an unclean fiber that is strong which occurs because of too little heat transfer, most likely to little flow.
Page 31: Maintenance
Replacing the Filter Replace the exhaust air filter every second month or as needed; this varies depending on use. Note: For safety purposes, the power should be off on the AS II and the power cord unplugged from the unit •...
Page 32 2 Physically slide the filter/fan assembly so that the fan is accessible. 3 Spin the filter CCW to remove.
Page 33: Cleaning Linear Clamps
4 Install a new filter, spin CW to attach. a. Do not over-tighten. 5 Re-attach the fan cover. Cleaning Linear Clamps Clean the fiber clamps and grooves (using Kim Wipes and/or a cotton swab using IPA) after 200 fiber strips or as needed, this will vary based on use/fiber type. •...
Page 34 3 Clean the clamp and clamp base edges using a cotton swab/Kim Wipe and IPA. 6 Re-attach the clamp. 7 Re-attach the clamp cover.
Page 35: Replacing Rubber Pads (Optional)
Replacing Rubber Pads (optional) The AS II linear clamps can be modified by installing rubber pads on one or both surfaces. This rubber minimizes delaminating of the fiber coating for sensitive fiber types. Note: When using rubber in the clamps, this will affect the maximum tension that can be achieved during the proof-test.
Page 36 3 (if applicable) Remove the old rubber pad the clamp and clamp base. a Clean the clamp and clamp base edges using a cotton swab/Kim Wipe and IPA. 4 Attach a new rubber pad to the clamp and clamp base. 5 Re-attach the clamp.
Page 37: Replacing Fuses
Replacing Fuses If the AS II does not power on when connected to power, it could be related to the fuses. The fuses are located on the rear panel of the unit. Note: Use the exact match when replacing (8A 250V)
Page 38: As Ii Errors
The AS II will display error codes when there is a problem with the strip or proof-test. Clamp Slipping When the AS II tries to pull the fiber to the set tension value and that value cannot be achieved, the unit will display ‘Clamp Slipping’.
Page 39: Pc Interface
PC Interface HyperTerminal is only required when upgrading or troubleshooting the AS II. 1 Connect the AS II to a PC using a RS232 Null Modem cable. 2 Open HyperTerminal on the PC. 3 Select ‘New Connection’ within HyperTerminal. 4 Enter a new name for the connection.
Page 40: Tech Support
Tech Support Please refer below to contact 3SAE Technologies, Inc. with questions regarding your AS II. http://www.3sae.com/products/3saeautostrip2.php Email info@3sae.com service@3sae.com Website www.3SAE.com Technical Support Lines Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST 615-778-8812 Service Support, Extension 2 Technical Support, Extension 3...