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Sumitomo TYPE-72M12 Manual To Operation

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  • Page 1 TYPE-72M12 Guide to operation Be sure to read all the following warnings and cautions before use.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFTY PRECAUTIONS 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, CALA 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 Patent No(s).: 2006235914 Design No(s).: 314929; 329420 Canada Patent No(s).: 2560225; 2804689; 2592772 Design No(s).: 120205;...

  • Page 11: Important: Type-72M12 Software User License

    IMPORTANT : TYPE-72M12 SOFTWARE USER LICENSE Copyright © 2019 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved. ATTENTION : The software installed in the TYPE-72M12 SPLICER (“this software”) is the property of SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. The usage of this software is granted by a license.
  • Page 12 SD logo is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C LLC. Apple is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc. Google play is a trademark or registered trademark of GOOGLE LLC. IMPORTANT:TYPE-72M12 SOFTWARE USER LICENCE...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE IMPORTANT: TYPE-72M12 SOFTWARE USER LICENSE 1．Introduction ❚ Product overview ● Optical fiber requirement ● Features overview ● Standard package ● Related products ❚ Structure ❚ Screens and icons 1-11 ●...
  • Page 14 Splicer is not turned on ❚ Error message list ❚ Warranty and repair service ■Sumitomo Electric industries, Ltd. reserves the right to change the specification or design without notice and may therefore not coincide with the contents of the manual. E&OE Table of contents...

  • Page 15: 1．Introduction

    A protection sleeve is applied over the bare glass and cured in the built-in heat shrink oven. ● Optical fiber requirement The TYPE-72M12 can splice the following optical fiber types. Material Silica glass SMF(G652),MMF(651),DSF(G653),NZDSF(G655), Profile types BIF(G657) Drop cable(2.0mm x 3.1 or 2.6mm),...

  • Page 16: Features Overview

    Proven field toughness The TYPE-72M12 is equipped with shock proof bumper that protects it against shock from dropping. With drip proof and dust proof equivalent to IP52, the splicer offers stable performance even in harsh environments.

  • Page 17: Standard Package

    1．Introduction Standard package ● Here is an example of TYPE-72M12 standard package. Package contents (example) Description Part number Quantity Fusion splicer TYPE-72M12 1 pc Carrying case with worktable CC-72 1 pc Battery pack BU-16 1 pc AC adapter ADC-16 series...

  • Page 18: Related Products

    Optional accessories Part name Part No. Description <Optional accessories for main unit> Battery pack BU-16 Li-ion battery for TYPE-72M12 Plugged into a car’s cigarette light jack to Car battery cable PCV-16 supply power to splicer AC adapter ADC-16 AC adapter for...
  • Page 19 1．Introduction ■ Consumables Fiber protection sleeves, electrodes and battery pack are consumables. To place an order, please contact our sales personnel. 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 FPS-61-2.6 100pcs/pack Length 61mm, Cleave length ≤16mm...

  • Page 20: Structure

    1．Introduction ❚ Structure Heat shrink oven Hood Keypad Input/output panel Touchscreen monitor Battery pack slot Heat shrink oven Keypad Keys are used to turn on/off the Used to heat and shrink fiber protection sleeves. The splicer has power, perform a splice and heat 2 independent heat shrink ovens shrink protection, and set up functions.
  • Page 21 1．Introduction ■ Keypad Keys are equipped on the top of the splicer. There are also SET, RESET and HEAT icons on the touchscreen monitor. HEATER Key 2 HEATER Key 1 POWER key HEATER key2/ LED Turns on and off the splicer. LED Starts/cancels the heating cycle illuminates while the splicer is on.
  • Page 22 1．Introduction ■ V-grooves, electrodes, other components V-grooves Keep bare fibers aligned. Fiber holder stage A fiber holder is placed on the stage. Electrodes Arc is generated between the electrodes. Electrode cover plate Holds the electrode seated into the retaining groove. Lens protection glass Protects the lens surface.
  • Page 23 1．Introduction ■ Input/output panel USB port SD card slot SELECT switch DC input terminal DC output terminal USB port DC input terminal Used to download stored splice Input power via AC adapter. loss data when connected to a SD card slot DC output terminal For splice data output.
  • Page 24 1．Introduction ■ Caution label １ Installing electrode High voltage ２ ３ High temperature heater ４ High temperature heater ５ Prohibition of using spray Installing electrode High temperature heater ３ １ Before splicing make sure the The Heater reaches approx. electrode is installed in the 200°C.

  • Page 25: Screens And Icons

    1．Introduction ❚ Screens and icons Home screen ● After the splicer is turned on, Home screen is displayed. Splice program Heater program Wireless LAN SD Power Time Heater progress bar Heater 2 Heater 1 Heater 2 Heater 1 Heater panel Control panel Settings panel icon: Display the Settings panel.

  • Page 26: Settings Panel

    1．Introduction ● Settings panel To display the Settings panel, tap the Settings panel icon on the Home screen. Display the Menu screen. You can edit settings. ▸For more details, see Chapter 6 Set up splice program. ▸P.2-9: Selecting splice program, Chapter 4: Splice program Set up heater program.

  • Page 27: Basic Splicing Operation

    This chapter describes basic fiber splicing operation using fusion splicer. ❚ Preparation for splicing Before splicing, get all the necessary items ready. TYPE-72M12 standard package ・Jacket remover ・Fiber cleaver ・Fiber protection sleeves* ・Pure (more than 99%) alcohol ・Lint-free gauze wipes...

  • Page 28: Splicer Operating Procedures

    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. P.2-8 Turning on the TYPE-72M12 Home screen P.2-8 Selecting s plice program P.2-9...

  • Page 29: Preparing Power Supply

    Preparing power supply The TYPE-72M12 is powered from AC adapter or battery. AC operation ● Connect the AC adapter (ADC-16) to the TYPE-72M12 when you operate the splicer on AC power. Plugging Insert the power cord into the AC adapter completely.

  • Page 30: Battery Operation

    2. Basic splicing operation Battery operation ● Install the battery pack (BU-16) into the slot of the TYPE-72M12 as described below. Turn off the splicer and disconnect the AC adapter from the splicer before installing and removing the battery pack.
  • Page 31 • Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge the battery pack. (The battery is not fully charged before shipping.) 1： Insert the battery pack into the TYPE-72M12. 2： Connect the AC adapter to the TYPE-72M12. 3： The LED (green) next to the DC input terminal blinks and the charging is started.
  • Page 32 2. Basic splicing operation Battery level check ■ ・Check the battery level on the battery pack Press the battery check button. The LED will light up for a few seconds to indicate the battery status in one of five levels. Battery check button 61 〜...

  • Page 33: Dc Operation(Car Battery)

    2. Basic splicing operation Precautions for battery pack • The battery pack is consumables. Repeated charging and discharging decreases battery life. • Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may lead to deterioration in performance. *Battery pack storage temperature range: -20°C ~ +50°C (if stored for less than 1 month) -20°C ~ +40°C (if stored for less than 3 months)

  • Page 34: Optical Fiber Splicing

    2. Basic splicing operation ❚ Optical fiber splicing Turning on/off the splicer ● ■Turning on the splicer 1: Ensure that the electrodes are fully inserted in the splicer. 2: Insert the output cord of the AC adapter into the DC input terminal. 3: Adjust the monitor angle to your own preference.

  • Page 35: Selecting Splice Program

    2. Basic splicing operation Selecting splice program ● 4: Splice program is changed. 1: Tap the Splice program label on the Settings panel. Splice Program screen 2: Select a fiber category. ▸ P.4-1, P.4-2 Splice program list ▸ P.4-3 Customizing splice program 3: Tap the splice program you would like to use.

  • Page 36: Selecting Heater Program

    2. Basic splicing operation Selecting heater program ● 1: Tap the Heater program 4: Heater program is changed. label on the Settings panel. Heater Program screen 2: Select a sleeve type. ▸ P.5-1, P.5-2 Heater program list ▸ P.5-3 Customizing heater program 3: Tap the heater program you would like to use.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Stripping The Ribbon Fiber Coating / Cleaning The Bare Fiber

    2. Basic splicing operation Stripping the ribbon fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber ● An example shows use of Sumitomo JR-6+ hot jacket remover. Please read the JR-6+ operation manual before use. If you use another jacket remover, please refer to its operation manual.
  • Page 39 2. Basic splicing operation 5: Ensure that the HEATER LED is lit in green and hold the JR-6+, especially the “PUSH” portion of the main body lid firmly. Then slide the holder receptacle and holder lid slowly in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 40: Cleaving The Fiber

    2. Basic splicing operation Cleaving the fiber ● An example shows use of Sumitomo FC-6RM fiber cleaver. Please read the FC-6RM operation manual before use. If you use another fiber cleaver, please refer to its operation manual. Standard cleave length: 10mm...
  • Page 41 *Be careful not to touch the off- cut against the fiber end face. 4-4: Place the fiber holder into the TYPE-72M12. 4-5: Cleave the other fiber in the same way. Off-cut 1. Do not re-clean the fiber after cleaving.

  • Page 42: Inserting Fibers Into The Splicer

    2. Basic splicing operation Inserting fibers into the splicer ● 1: Open the hood. 2: Place the fiber holder onto the holder stage, fitting the pin of the fiber holder stage into the hole of the fiber holder. 3: Place the other fiber holder in the same way.

  • Page 43: Arc Test

    If you make a splice on standard program such as “SM:1c”, perform an arc test with the fiber being spliced before fusion splicing. In the Auto mode, TYPE-72M12 analyzes the arc and has the function to calibrate the arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usually in the Auto mode.
  • Page 44 2. Basic splicing operation ■Arc test procedure 1: As mentioned in the previous 4: The melt back distance of the left pages, load a prepared fiber. (The and right fibers and the arc center coating is removed and fiber is position which are measured via cleaved.) image processing are displayed on...

  • Page 45: Starting The Automatic Splice

    2. Basic splicing operation Starting the automatic splice ● Here is a summary of the splicing operation procedures. 1: Slip a protection sleeve over the fiber. sure slip fiber protection sleeve over one of the 2: Strip the fiber coating and clean the fibers spliced before...
  • Page 46 2. Basic splicing operation Checking splice image and data ■ You can check and save image and/or text splice data at the arc pause stage or after splicing. Tap the Control panel icon ( ). You can do the following actions. View splice data after splicing Adjust the zoom of a fiber image.
  • Page 47 2. Basic splicing operation Splice error possible cause and troubleshooting ■ Do a visual check of the splice point viewed on the monitor. If any symptoms below appear or an estimated loss is too high, read the troubleshooting against the symptom and re-do the entire splicing procedures from the beginning.

  • Page 48: Proof Test

    2. Basic splicing operation Proof test ● After fusion splicing is complete, the splicer performs a proof test to verify the tensile strength of the splice. Open the hood or tap the Set icon to start the proof test. (Once started, the proof test cannot be cancelled.) Automatic proof test Manual proof test...

  • Page 49: Splice Protection

    2. Basic splicing operation Splice Protection ● 1: Open the heat shrink oven lid and the heat shrink oven clamps. (▸P.7-3 Heater clamp operation) 2: Open the hood and lid of fiber holders. Take out the spliced fiber. Do not flex and bend it.
  • Page 50 2. Basic splicing operation Heater progress bar 5: The Heater progress bar shows a progress of the heating cycle. The splicer gives beep sound indicating completion Standby heating cycle. Take out the sleeve from the heat shrink oven after a Pre-heating (“Quick”...

  • Page 51: Drop Cable Splicing

    2. Basic splicing operation ❚ Drop cable splicing Removing cable sheath ● Clean the cable sheath thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains. 1: Separate the steel wire from 2: Cut the steel wire to a desired the cable using nippers. length.

  • Page 52: Fiber Preparation Procedures

    2. Basic splicing operation Fiber preparation procedures ● 2: Remove the fiber coating at 1: Load the cable with its 2~4mm away from the edge sheath removed in the fiber of the fiber holder. (Touch holder. Make sure that the the JR-M03 against the edge cable sheath touches the...

  • Page 53: Inserting The Fiber Into The Splicer

    2. Basic splicing operation Inserting the fiber into the splicer ● 1: Open the hood. 2: Place the fiber holder onto the fiber holder stage, fitting the pin of the stage into the hole of the fiber holder. Take great care not to touch the fiber end face against any surfaces.

  • Page 54: Splice Protection

    2. Basic splicing operation ● Splice protection 1: Open the oven lid and oven clamps. Open the hood and all lids of the fiber holders. Make the left hand oven clamp linked with the oven lid and the right hand oven clamp independent. 2: Take out the cable and slide the fiber protection sleeve onto the fiber.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    ❚ Cleaning Turn off the TYPE-72M12 before maintenance work. Clean each part with a cotton swab. Please bear in mind that daily cleaning can maintain splicer performance. Clean components before and after use. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

  • Page 56: Cleaning Leds And Bare Fiber Pads

    3. Maintenance ● Cleaning LEDs and bare fiber pads ● <Inside of hood> Bare fiber pad ■ Cleaning bare fiber pads Dirt on a bare fiber pad will 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 57: Cleaning Lens Protection Glass

    3. Maintenance Cleaning lens protection glass ● ● If an unclear fiber image is still displayed or LED error occurs again after cleaning LEDs, clean the lens protection glass. Lens protection glass 1: Remove the electrodes, referring to the “Electrode replacement proce- dures”.

  • Page 58: Cleaning Heat Shrink Oven

    3. Maintenance Cleaning heat shrink oven ● ● Dirt and dust can accumulate in the heat shrink oven easily. Clean the heating plate regularly with a dry cotton swab. 1: Clean the heating plate with a dry cotton swab. 2 ： Clean the clamps of the heat shrink oven with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

  • Page 59: Electrode Replacement

    Always replace with Sumitomo genuine electrodes in pairs at a time. Failure to do so can keep the splicer from maximizing its ability.

  • Page 60: Electrode Replacement Procedures

    3. Maintenance ● Electrode replacement procedures ● 1: Disconnect the AC power code or remove the battery from the splicer if installed. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. 2: Using your fingers, loosen the thumb- screw. Electrode cover thumbscrew 3: Take out the electrode and electrode cover from the splicer.
  • Page 61 3. Maintenance Splice performance is not stable or the splicer partly gets damaged if the electrodes are installed in a wrong way. Make sure…. ・The protrusion of the electrode cover fits in the splicer properly. ・The tips of the electrodes face each other at the same height. ・The thumbscrew of the electrode cover is tightened completely.

  • Page 62: Packing And Storage Instructions

    Observe the following instructions. • Clean the TYPE-72M12 and all accessories before storing them. • Be sure to remove the battery pack from the TYPE-72M12 and store it in the dedi- cated space located under the splicer. • Reposition the monitor before storing.

  • Page 63: Software Update Via Internet

    3. Maintenance ・Keeping the battery in the TYPE-72M12 may cause the battery terminal to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire. ・Take extreme care of the handling of alcohol. ・Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care. ❚ Software update via internet If you obtain maintenance application via the URL below, you can update splicer software via internet.

  • Page 64: Splice Program

    Can be used to splice identical standard 12 count ribbon SMF SM : 12c Std. (ITU-T G.652). Can be used for splicing Sumitomo’s splice-on-connector “E- E-SC Fusion SC Fusion”. SM G652 Can be used to splice identical standard 12 count ribbon...
  • Page 65 4. Splice program Splice Program Details Category Can be used to splice identical standard single MMF (ITU-T MM : 1c Std. G.651). Can be used to splice identical standard 2 count ribbon MM : 2c Std. MMF (ITU-T G.651). Can be used to splice identical standard 4 count ribbon MM : 4c Std.

  • Page 66: Customizing Splice Program

    4. Splice program ❚ Customizing splice program Splice program can be customized as per your requirement by editing parameters set in the program. 1: On the “Splice Program” screen 4: Select the item you would like ( ▸ P.2-9), select fiber to edit.

  • Page 67: Copying Splice Program(In Administrator Mode)

    4. Splice program ❚ Copying splice program (in Administrator mode) In Administrator mode, you can create your own new splice program by copying an existing 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 68: Showing /Hiding Splice Program (In Administrator Mode)

    4. Splice program ❚ Showing /Hiding splice program (in Administrator mode) An administrator can show or hide splice programs in the Operator mode. First, log in to Administrator mode to do this action. (▸P.8-1 Logging in to and logging out of Administrator mode) 1: Referring to the procedures in 3: After is selected, the...

  • Page 69: Splice Program Editable Items

    4. Splice program ❚ Splice program editable items 1/2 Operator Administrator Editable items Details View Edit View Edit ✔ ✔ ✔ Name Allows to edit splice program name Allows to edit heater program name ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Abbreviated name which is displayed on the main splice screen.
  • Page 70 4. Splice program ❚ Splice program editable items 2/2 Operator Administrator Editable items Details View Edit View Edit Offset Err. Limit Sets the threshold of fiber offset which is measured prior to splicing. If a ✔ ✔ ✔ higher value than the limit is meas- ured, the splicer shows an error on the screen.
  • Page 71 4. Splice program <Arc discharging and motor driving systems during the splicing process> (1) Arc time (2) Prefuse time (3) Over Lap (4) Arc Power (5) Cleaning Arc Time (6) Rearc time (7) Fiber Pulling Start (8) Fiber Pulling Length *(6) (7) (8) can only be edited in Administrator mode.

  • Page 72: Heater Program

    Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single 40mm 1-8c ECO fiber and up to 8 fiber ribbon, for example, Sumitomo FPS-5. ECO mode is enabled and helps increase heat cycles per battery. Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single 40mm 1-12c fiber and up to 12 fiber ribbon, for example, Sumitomo FPS-6.
  • Page 73 Sumitomo FPS-40-2.6. Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for single fiber, for example, Sumitomo FPS-40-2.6. Select S40mm 0.25 the program if you would like to reduce the heating cycle time. On...

  • Page 74: Customizing Heater Program

    5. Heater program ❚ Customizing heater program Heater program can be customized as per your requirement by editing parameters set in the program. 4: Select the parameter you “Heater Program would like to edit. screen” (▸P.2-10), Select the sleeve type where you would like to change the settings.

  • Page 75: Copying Heater Program(In Administrator Mode)

    5. Heater program ❚ Copying heater program (in Administrator mode) In Administrator mode, you can create your own new heater program by copying an existing heater program to a blank area of heater 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 76: Showing/Hiding Heater Program (In Administrator Mode)

    5. Heater program ❚ Showing/Hiding heater program (in Administrator mode) An administrator can show or hide heater programs in the Operator mode. First, log in to Administrator mode to do this action. (▸P.8-1 Logging in to and logging out of Administrator mode） 1: Referring to the procedures in 3: After is selected, the...

  • Page 77: Heater Program Editable Items

    5. Heater program ❚ Heater program editable items Operator Administrator Editable items Details Edit Edit View View Heat ID Name Allows to edit the name of Heater program. ✔ ✔ Abbreviated name Allows to edit the name of Heater program ✔...

  • Page 78: Functions

    6. Functions ❚ Menu screen From Menu screen, you can access menu options to edit the settings. For more details, see the next pages. Home screen Settings panel Menu screen Operation Settings︓Edit the splicer operation settings such as auto start, re-arc, etc ..▸P.6-2 Function Settings: ▸P.6-5...

  • Page 79: Operation Settings

    6. Functions ❚ Operation Settings ■ Edit Operation Settings 1: Tap the Settings panel icon ) to open the Settings panel. 4: Tap to toggle an item ON or OFF as desired. 2: Tap the Menu label ( to display the Menu screen. Scroll down the screen to view all the items.
  • Page 80 6. Functions ■ Operation Settings details Editable items Details View Edit View Edit Stops the splicing process temporarily before Arc Pause arcing. If you would like to check fiber offset ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ and fiber end faces during the process, set this function to ON.
  • Page 81 6. Functions ■ Splicing process screen setup（Available in Administrator mode） Log in to Administrator mode. From the Operation Settings, you can choose a view of the fibers for the 5 stages of the splicing process. ・Fiber Insertion Screen ・Pre-Fusion Screen ・Arc Screen ・Post-Fusion Screen ・Est.

  • Page 82: Function Settings

    6. Functions ❚ Function Settings ■ Edit Function Settings 1: Tap the Settings panel icon 4: Tap the item you would like ) to open the Settings to edit. panel. 5: Edit the setting as desired. 2: Tap the Menu label ( to display the Menu screen.
  • Page 83 6. Functions ■ Function Settings details Editable items Details Saves power consumption by adjusting ECO Mode monitor brightness and heat shrink oven ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ temperature. If the splicer is not interrupted on battery Sleep(Battery) operation for a certain period of time, to minimize power consumption, it will go into ✔...

  • Page 84: Splice Data

    6. Functions ❚ Splice Data ■ Edit Splice Data settings 1: Tap Menu label ) on the Settings panel to display the Menu screen. 3: Tap the item you would like to edit or carry out. 2: Tap “Splice Data” icon ( ) to edit the settings.
  • Page 85 6. Functions ■ View splice data 3: You can view the details of the splice data point you selected. <Splice data details summary> ・Offset Inspected offset of diameter axis. ・Angle L Inspected cleave angle of left fiber. ・Angle R Inspected cleave angle of right fiber.

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    6. Functions ❚ Maintenance ■ Edit Maintenance settings 1: Tap the Menu label ( ) on the Settings panel to display 3: Tap the item you would like to edit or the Menu screen. carry out. 2: Tap “Maintenance” icon ( to edit the settings.

  • Page 87: Sumicloud

    6. Functions ❚ SumiCloud™ The TYPE-72M12 can connect to a smartphone via wireless LAN using a dedicated SumiCloud™ card (WLSD series) and can be operated with the smartphone. establish connection, smartphone application “SumiCloud™” is required. Download and install it from “Google Play” or “Apple”...

  • Page 88: Information

    6. Functions ■ SumiCloud™ function ™ * For further information, refer to the operation manual of SumiCloud™ and SumiCloud server. Function Details - View splice data on smartphone screen Splice Data Management - Cloud data server available for storage of all splice data - Splice data with GPS location - Automatically creates splicing report and sends by e-mail Report Builder...

  • Page 89: Other Convenient Functions

    7. Other convenient functions The TYPE-72M12 incorporates various functions. Set up and utilize the functions as necessary. ❚ Back monitor type The screen display rotates upside down automatically when the monitor is set to the back monitor type by flipping it up. The back monitor type is convenient when you would like to place fiber close to you.

  • Page 90: Detachable/Attachable Bare Fiber Pads

    7. Other convenient functions ❚ Detachable/attachable bare fiber pads The bare fiber pad is attached to the hood and they are moved together when the hood is opened and closed. The bare fiber pad is detached from the hood to make sure if the fiber is clamped properly.

  • Page 91: Heater Clamp Operation

    7. Other convenient functions ❚ Heater clamp operation The heater lid can be separated from, or linked with the heater clamp by setting the lever of the heater clamp to the left or right. Heater clamp lever How to use Slide the heater clamp lever in the di- The heater clamp lid and heater lid rection indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 92: Auto Clamping Adjustment System "Acas

    7. Other convenient functions ❚ Auto Clamping Adjustment System “ACAS” Active and Manual operation is available to get the best result on your field. ■ Active-ACAS (Default) The Active-ACAS function is set to ON by default. If the offset exceeds a threshold (Default: 5 um), the clamps and Z stages automatically move to adjust the offset below the threshold.

  • Page 93: Auto Start

    No need to press Heater key ( ) or touch Heater icon ( ❚ Tripod fixing screws The TYPE-72M12 has screw holes for M8 screw and 1/4-20UNC screw on its bottom. Screw hole for 1/4-20UNC screw Screw hole for...

  • Page 94: Hand Strap

    7. Other convenient functions ❚ Hand strap The hand strap is supplied with the TYPE-72M12. Secure it to the splicer refer- ring to the following procedures. Hook of hand strap Strap ring Please hook the end of the hand strap to the strap ring on the right and left sides of the TYPE-72M12.

  • Page 95: Administrator Mode

    8. 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 password to keep operators from accessing functions. The default password for Administrator mode is ‘００００’. ▸...

  • Page 96: Changing Administrator Password

    8. Administrator mode ❚ Changing Administrator password The login password can be changed in Administrator mode. Log in to Admin- istrator mode referring to Page 8-1, and then follow the procedures below. 1: Open the Administrator settings panel. Tap “Password Settings”. 4: Enter a new 4-digit password, and then tap “Done”( Confirm the new password, and...

  • Page 97: Lock Functions

    ❚ Lock functions Startup password protection ● The security setting requires an operator to enter a password upon startup of the TYPE-72M12 on a specified date. Open Administrator 4: Enter a 4-digit startup pass- settings panel. Tap “Password word, and then tap “Done”...
  • Page 98 8. Administrator mode Security Settings screen Security setting is enabled Change a startup password Change a date when the splicer requires a password entry. Cycle setting If you enable “Cycle” option, a startup password is requested every certain period of time (everyday/every week/every month) after the date when the...
  • Page 99 8. Administrator mode Lock the settings (all) ● An administrator can lock various settings so an operator cannot edit them. 1: Open the Administrator settings panel. Tap “Password Settings”. Operator mode, splice 2: Tap “Security Settings”. program, heater program, function settings and sound setting cannot be edited.
  • Page 100 8. Administrator mode Lock the settings (individual) ● An administrator can lock various settings on item by item basis so an operator cannot edit them. 1: Open the Administrator settings 4: Toggle off an item, and then panel. Tap “Menu”（ ）.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting This chapter covers examples of troubleshooting and the solutions to error messages shown in the screen. If your problem is not solved by these troubleshooting and solutions, please contact our maintenance service center described in the back cover. Our maintenance service center also provide repair support for fusion splicers.

  • Page 102: Error Message List

    9. Troubleshooting ❚ Error message list If you encounter any errors during use, please check the error message that appears and see the error message list below to troubleshoot. Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to The fibers are not The fiber is not loaded in an Make sure that the right and left ▸P.2-16...
  • Page 103 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to The wind hood is Please close the hood. not closed fully. Very high voltage is generated with the splicing. The splicer never starts splicing with opening hood for safety. The fiber end face The fiber is not loaded in an Make sure that the right and left ▸P.2-16...
  • Page 104 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to ▸Continued from the There is dust on the fiber. Cleave the left (right) fiber again. ▸Instruction previous page. manual that came with the cleaver you use. The offset amount There is dust on the V- Clean the V-groove and bare fiber ▸P.3-1 between the left...

  • Page 105: Warranty And Repair Service

    Sumitomo. (h) Products founds corroded due to exposure to water or dew condensa- tion, or cracked or deformed circuit board. ■ The customer shall bear the cost of returning the product to Sumitomo. 9.Troubleshooting｜Warranty and repair service...
  • Page 106 Middle East office Melbourne (Australia) TEL: +971 4-701-7338 SWS Australia Pty. Limited TEL: +61 3-8401-2800 Singapore Sumitomo Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Tel: +65 6261 3388 Bangkok (Thailand) http://www.seps.com.sg/ Sumitomo Electric (Thailand) Limited Tel: +66 (0)2 260 7231 ~ 5 http://www.set-th.com/...

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