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Sumitomo Z2C Manual To Operation

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  • Page 1 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).: 2002222577; Design No(s).: 314929; 329420 Canada Patent No(s).: 2431138 Design No(s).: 120205; 133128 China P.

  • Page 11: Important: Z2C Software User License

    IMPORTANT : Z2C SOFTWARE USER LICENSE Copyright © 2021 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved. ATTENTION : The software installed in the Z2C 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:Z2C SOFTWARE USER LICENCE...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE IMPORTANT: Z2C SOFTWARE USER LICENSE 1．Introduction ❚ Product overview ● Optical fiber requirement ● Features overview ● Standard package ❚ Related products ❚ Structure ❚ 1-10 Screens and icons ●...
  • 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 Z2C can splice the following optical fiber types. Material Silica glass SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651), Profile types DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655, G.656),...

  • Page 16: Features Overview

    ▸P.4-9 NanoTune splice mode Proven field toughness The Z2C 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 Z2C standard package. Package contents (example) Description Part number Quantity Fusion splicer main body 1 unit AC adapter ADC-16 1 pc AC power cord PC-AC＜X＞* 1 pc Cooling tray ― 1 pc...

  • Page 18: Related Products

    ADC-16 AC adapter for Battery charger BC-16 Use only for the battery pack BU-16 Wireless LAN SD card WLSD-0416 Dedicated Wireless LAN SD card for the Z2C FHS-025 For 0.25mm coated fiber FHS-09 For 0.9mm coated fiber Fiber holders FHS-05 For 0.5mm coated fiber...

  • Page 19: Structure

    1．Introduction ❚ Structure Heat shrink oven Hood Keypad Input/output panel Touchscreen monitor Battery pack slot Heat shrink oven Keypad Used to heat and shrink fiber Keys are used to turn on/off the protection sleeves. power, perform a splice and heat shrink protection, and set up functions.
  • Page 20 1．Introduction ■Keypad Keys are equipped on the top of the splicer. There are also SET, RESET and HEAT icons on the touchscreen monitor. POWER key HEATER key Turns on and off the splicer. LED Starts/cancels the heating illuminates while the splicer is on. cycle of the heat shrink oven.
  • Page 21 1．Introduction ■V-grooves, electrodes, other components Electrode cover plate Holds the electrode seated into the retaining groove. Electrodes Arc is generated between the electrodes. V-grooves Keep bare fibers aligned. V-groove illumination Illuminates the V-groove. Lit when the hood is opened. Lens protection glass Protects the lens surface.
  • Page 22 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 23 1．Introduction ■Caution label １ Installing electrode ２ High voltage High temperature ３ 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 24: Screens And Icons

    1．Introduction ❚ Screens and icons ● Home screen After the splicer is turned on, Home screen is displayed. Splice program Heater program SD Power Time Heater progress Heater panel Control panel Settings panel icon: Display the Settings panel. Power source type: Shows AC power or battery power. For battery use, the battery icon shows the battery level.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Basic Splicing Operation

    This chapter describes basic fiber splicing operation using fusion splicer. ❚ Preparation for splicing Before splicing, get all the necessary items ready. Z2C standard package ・Jacket remover ・Fiber cleaver ・Fiber protection sleeves* ・Pure (more than 99%) alcohol ・Lint-free gauze wipes...

  • Page 27: 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 Z2C Home screen P.2-8 Selecting s plice program P.2-9...

  • Page 28: Preparing Power Supply

    Preparing power supply The Z2C is powered from AC adapter or battery. ● AC operation Connect the AC adapter (ADC-16) to the Z2C when you operate the splicer on AC power. Plugging Insert the power cord into the AC adapter completely.

  • Page 29: Battery Operation

    2. Basic splicing operation ● Battery operation Install the battery pack (BU-16) into the slot of the Z2C as described below. Turn off the splicer and disconnect the AC adapter from the splicer before installing and removing the battery pack.
  • Page 30 • 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 Z2C. 2： Connect the AC adapter to the Z2C. 3： The LED (green) next to the DC input terminal blinks and the charging is started.
  • Page 31 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 indi- cate the battery status in one of five levels. Battery check button 61 〜...

  • Page 32: Dc Operation (Car Battery)

    2. Basic splicing operation Precautions for battery pack • The battery pack is consumables. Repeated charging and discharging de- creases 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Cleaving The Fiber

    2. Basic splicing operation ● Cleaving the fiber Cleave the fiber. (An example shows use of Sumitomo FC-6RS fiber cleaver, the cleave length shown applies to any cleaving tools. If you use other model, please refer to its operation manual.) Applicable cleave length: 5mm-20mm (φ0.25mm), 10-20mm (φ0.9mm)
  • Page 38 2. Basic splicing operation 5: Open the top clamp lever. Bare fiber Then open the lid of the single fiber adapter and lift the newly cleaved fiber. Lift the off-cut Cleave and dispose it properly. Fiber coating length 1: Do not re-clean the fiber after cleaving. 2: To avoid damaging or contaminating a delicate fiber end, insert the fiber in the splicer immediately after preparation.

  • Page 39: Inserting Fibers Into The Splicer

    2. Basic splicing operation Inserting fibers into the splicer ● 1: Open the hood and the fiber coating clamp lid. 2: Place the fiber in the splicer so the fiber end is between the edge of V-groove the v-groove and the electrodes. Electrode Fiber 3: Close the fiber coating clamp lid.

  • Page 40: Arc Test

    Please perform an arc test before splicing in a typical splice program such as “SMF Standard”. Auto Mode which is incorporated in the Z2C automatically analyzes and then calibrates an arc power at each splice. Normally an arc test does not need performing.
  • Page 41 2. Basic splicing operation ■Arc test procedure 4: The melt back distance of the left and 1: As mentioned in the previous pages, right fibers and the arc center position load a prepared fiber. (The coating is which are measured via image removed and fiber is cleaved.) processing are displayed on the monitor screen.

  • Page 42: 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. Be sure to slip the fiber protection sleeve over one of the fibers to be spliced before 2: Strip the fiber coating and clean the stripping and cleaving the fiber.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45: 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 46: Splice Protection

    2. Basic splicing operation ● Splice protection 1: Open the heat shrink oven lid and the heat shrink oven clamps. (▸P.7-5 Heater clamp operation) 2: Open the hood and the fiber coating clamps. Take out the spliced fiber. Do not flex and bend Slide the protection sleeve (▸P.2- ) over the center of the splice.
  • Page 47 2. Basic splicing operation Heater progress bar 5: The Heater progress bar shows a progress of the heating cycle. The splicer gives a beep sound indicating completion of the heating cycle. Take out the sleeve Standby from the heat shrink oven after a beep sound is heard.

  • Page 48: Drop Cable Splicing

    Drop cable splicing Applicable cable ● ▪ Tight buffer type single fiber drop cable. Required items ● ▪ Fusion splicer (Z2C) ▪ Nippers ▪ Jacket remover ▪ Fiber cleaver ● Removing cable sheath Clean the cable sheath thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains.
  • Page 49 2. Basic splicing operation 4. Make a slit along the groove of the cable sheath using nippers. 5. Split the cable sheath to expose 30~40mm of optical fiber. Cut off the split cable sheath. Cut off the split cable sheaths at the same length.

  • Page 50: Fiber Preparation

    2. Basic splicing operation ● Fiber preparation This section outlines fiber preparation procedures in using a fiber cleaver with a single fiber adapter “AP-FC6SA” (option). 1. Put a mark at 3mm (for use of 2. Remove the fiber coating 40mm sleeve) or 10mm (for from the mark using a jacket use of 60mm sleeve) away from remover.

  • Page 51: Inserting The Fiber Into The Splicer

    2. Basic splicing operation ● 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 protection sleeve For use of 40mm protection sleeve Groove 3.

  • Page 52: Splice Protection

    2. Basic splicing operation ● ● Splice protection Splice protection 1: Open the heat shrink oven lid. Open the wind hood, and then open the lid of both fiber coating clamps. 2: Take out the cable and slide the fiber Drop cable Drop cable protection sleeve onto the fiber.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    ❚ Cleaning Turn off the Z2C 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 54: 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 55: 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 procedures”.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Electrode Replacement Procedures

    3. Maintenance ● Electrode replacement procedures ● 1: Disconnect the power cord or remove the battery from the splicer if installed. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. 2: Using your fingers, loosen the thumbscrew. Electrode cover thumbscrew 3: Take out the electrode and electrode cover from the splicer.
  • Page 59 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 60: Packing And Storage Instructions

    Observe the following instructions. • Clean the Z2C and all accessories before storing them. • Be sure to remove the battery pack from the Z2C and store it in the dedicated space located under the splicer. • Reposition the monitor before storing.

  • Page 61: Software Update Via Internet

    3. Maintenance ・Keeping the battery in the Z2C 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 62: Splice Program

    4. Splice program ❚ Splice program list The product has splice programs pre-installed as a template. The programs are optimized according to the optical fiber profiles. (▸P.2-9 Selecting splice program) AUTO Mode Splice program Details AUTO NanoTune Splicing can be performed by using not only the existing AUTO mode function but the new NanoTune™...
  • Page 63 4. Splice program Standard Mode Perform an arc test before splicing in standard mode splice programs. (▸P.2-15 Arc test) Category Splice program Details SM G652 Std. Can be used to splice identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652). Can be used to splice identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652) and make a SM G652 Quick faster splice.

  • Page 64: 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 the fiber to edit.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: Splice Program Editable Items

    4. Splice program ❚ Splice program editable items Operator Administrator Editable items Details View Edit View Edit ✔ ✔ ✔ Name Allows to edit splice program name Allows to edit heater program name which ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Abbreviated name is displayed on the main splice screen.
  • Page 68 4. Splice program Operator Administrator Editable items Details View Edit View Edit AIAS When core to cladding concentricity is high, surface tension pulls the claddings into alignment and misaligns the cores, ✔ ✔ ✔ having an effect on splice losses. The splicer automatically performs an axis shift prior to arc fusion to minimize the effect.
  • Page 69 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 *(5) (6) (7) (8) can only be edited in Administrator mode.

  • Page 70: Nanotune™ Splice Mode

    4. Splice program ❚ NanoTune™ splice mode The NanoTune™ analyzes a fiber end face and automatically fine-tunes splice program to achieve an ideal splice. When the NanoTune™ is activated, a dedicated splice screen appears. Coping with poorly cleaved optical fiber, which cannot be spliced by conventional splicers, the NanoTune™...

  • Page 71: Attenuation Splice Mode

    4. Splice program ❚ Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode creates an intentional core axial offset and splices fibers. 3: Select “Target Loss” or “Fiber 1: Tap the Splice program label Core Offset for ATTN” to edit once. Select the category of the value.
  • Page 72 4. Splice program 5: Select “ATTN Coef.” 7: Tap Set icon ( ) to perform a to edit splice. the value. Check an actual splice loss. If the actual splice loss still does not match the target splice loss, go back to step 5~6 to adjust ATTN Coef again.

  • Page 73: Heater Program

    ❚ Heater program list This product has heater programs pre-installed as a template. The programs are optimized for Sumitomo protection sleeves. Select an appropriate heater program for the protection sleeve you are using. (▸P.2-10 Selecting heater program) Category Heater program...
  • Page 74 Sumitomo’s splice-on-connector “Lynx-CustomFit™”. Can be used for heat shrinking 25mm protection sleeves of Nano 25mm 0.4 Sleeves N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-25. Can be used for heat shrinking 20mm protection sleeves of Nano 20mm 0.4 Sleeves N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-20.

  • Page 75: 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 1: On the “Heater Program would like to edit. screen” (▸P.2-10), Select the sleeve type where you would like to change the settings.

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Heater Program Editable Items

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

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 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 82 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 83: 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 84 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 85: Splice Data

    6. Functions ❚ Splice Data ■ Edit Splice Data settings 1: Tap the 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 86 6. Functions ■ View splice data 3: You can view the details of the splice data point you se- lected. <Splice data details summary> ・Fiber Offset Inspected offset of the core axis (or diameter axis). ・Cleave Angle Inspected cleave angle of the (L/R) fiber.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    6. Functions ❚ Maintenance ■ Edit Maintenance settings 1: Tap the Menu label ( ) on 3: Tap the item you would like to edit or the Settings panel to display carry out. the Menu screen. Once the next maintenance date or total arc count which is set by service center has been reached, the splicer shows a maintenance reminder dialog...

  • Page 88: Sumicloud™

    6. Functions ❚ SumiCloud™ <Option> The Z2C can connect to a smartphone via wireless LAN using a dedicated wireless LAN SD card (WLSD-0416) and can be operated with the smartphone. To establish the connection, smartphone application “SumiCloud™” is required. Download and install it from “Google Play” or “Apple” online store.
  • Page 89 6. Functions ■ SumiCloud™ function * For further information, refer to the operation manual of SumiCloud™. Function Details -The SumiCloud™ app notifies users of the deterioration of parts such as a cleaver. Preventive maintenance -Displays two levels of alerts, "Caution" and "Warning". -A list of preventive maintenance status can be viewed on SumiCloud™...

  • Page 90: Information

    6. Functions ❚ Information You can view the splicer-related information in the Information screen. Software Version Serial Number: Is required for maintenance of the splicer. Service & Support: Shows the name of the company that handles sales and maintenance. Sales Area: Shows the area where this product is sold. Internet Service: Shows the internet address where the splicer software is updated.

  • Page 91: Other Convenient Functions

    7. Other convenient functions The Z2C incorporates various functions. Set up and utilize the func- tions 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 92: Multi Clamp

    ❚ Multi clamp The Z2C has ability to work with standard fiber coating, drop cable sheath, φ3mm fiber cord sheath and loose buffer coating under standard specification. Please place fiber in an appropriate position of the coating clamp according to the coating types.
  • Page 93 7. Other convenient functions <For fiber cord & round drop cable > Bare fiber φ0.9m Fiber cord sheath 10mm Recommended lengths Diameter of fiber coating Cleave length φ0.9mm coating length 3.5 mm or less 10mm <For loose buffer coating> φ0.25mm Bare fiber φ0.9mm loose buffer 10mm...

  • Page 94: Fiber Holder Operation

    ❚ Fiber holder operation You can use fiber holders for single fiber to splice fibers by removing the coating clamp. Sumitomo FHS series fiber holders are applicable. 1: Loosen the coating clamp fixing screw to remove the coating clamp. Coating clamp...

  • Page 95: Auto Start

    No need to press Heater key ( ) or touch Heater icon ( ❚ Tripod fixing screws The Z2C has screw holes for M8 screw and 1/4-20UNC screw on its bottom. Screw hole for 1/4-20UNC screw Screw hole for M8 screw In a high location, secure the Z2C to a tripod with M8 screw or •...

  • Page 96: Hand Strap

    7. Other convenient functions ❚ Hand strap The hand strap is supplied with the Z2C. Secure it to the splicer referring to the following procedures. 1: Make sure the buckle and strap are 4: Flip up the strap and thread it into right side up as shown below.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Changing Administrator Password

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

  • Page 99: Lock Functions

    Lock functions ● Startup password protection The security setting requires an operator to enter a password upon startup of the Z2C on a specified date. 1: Open the Administrator 4: Enter a min.4 to max.16 digit settings panel. Tap “Password startup password, and then Settings”.
  • Page 100 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 (every day/every week/every month/every time) after the date when the startup password is activated passed.
  • Page 101 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”. 4: In Operator mode, splice 2: Tap “Security Settings”. program, heater program, function settings and sound setting cannot be edited.
  • Page 102 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”( tap “Done”...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 splicer failed The fiber is loaded in a too Make sure that the right ▸P.2-14 to adjust the LED...
  • Page 105 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to The splicer could The fiber is not loaded in an Make sure that the left (right) fiber ▸P.2-14 not detect the left appropriate position. is placed in the correct position of Inserting (right) fiber.
  • Page 106 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to A lip is observed Cleave the left (right) fiber again. ▸Instruction on the left (right) manual that fiber end. came with the cleaver you use. A chip is observed Cleave the left (right) fiber again. ▸Instruction on the left (right) manual that...
  • Page 107 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to ▸Continued from There is a foreign object in ▸ P.3-2 Clean the microscope lens protection the previous page. the screen. Cleaning LEDs glass and LEDs. The splicer failed and bare fiber to align the left pads, P.3-3 (right) fiber.
  • Page 108 9. Troubleshooting Error message Possible cause Troubleshooting Refer to ▸Continued from the previous page. There is dust on the fiber Cleave the left (right) fiber again. ▸Instruction The splicer failed end face. manual that to inspect the right came with and left fibers.

  • Page 109: Warranty And Repair Service

    Sumitomo. (h) Products founds corroded due to exposure to water or dew condensation, 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 110 Contact Address Singapore Tokyo (JAPAN) Sumitomo Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Tel: +65 6261 3388 (Global Business Dept.) http://www.seps.com.sg/ Akasaka Center Building, 1-3-13, Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8468, JAPAN Tel: +81 (0)3 6406 2666 Manila (Philippines) http://global-sei.com/sumitomo-electric-splicers...

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