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Precision Rated Optics OFS-945S Operation Manual

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OFS-945S
Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer
Operation Guide
V.11.17.17

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  • Page 1 OFS-945S Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer Operation Guide V.11.17.17...

  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    OFS-945S Technical Specifications SM(ITU-T G.652&G.657) / MM(ITU-T G.651) Applicable fiber type / DS(ITU-T G.653) / NZDS(ITU-T G.655) Fiber count Single 0.25mm - 3.0mm / Indoor cable Applicable fiber cables Cladding diameter: 80~150μm, Coating diameter: 125~1000μm Applicable fiber diameter Splice loss SM : 0.02dB, MM : 0.01dB, DS : 0.04dB, NZDS : 0.04dB, G.657 : 0.02dB...

  • Page 3: Battery Precautions

    OFS-945S Battery precautions DO NOT collide the battery with sharp or hard objects. DO NOT transport or store the battery with metals simultaneously. DO NOT throw, drop, impact or bend the battery. DO NOT strike the battery with hammers or tread on it.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety warnings and precautions As OFS-945S is designed for fusion splicing silica glass optical fibers, it is very important that the splicer should not be used for any other purposes. The splicer is a precision instrument and must be handled with caution.
  • Page 5 OFS-945S Maintenance and external care precautions Always avoid using hard objects to clean V-grooves and electrodes. Always avoid using acetone, thinner, benzol or alcohol when cleaning any parts of the splicer, except for the places advised. Use a dry cloth to remove dust and dirt from the splicer.
  • Page 6 OFS-945S Splicer overview Heater Control buttons Loop Display On/Off Power supply/battery 888-545-1254 | www.PrecisionRatedOptics.com...

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    OFS-945S Power supply Battery Switch off the splicer. Press the [Release] button at the side of the splicer and take out the battery from the splicer. Charge the battery Connect the battery charger to the battery. Charging progress is indicated by five lit LEDs continuously sweeping from 20% to 100% on the battery indicator (see below).

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    OFS-945S Basic Operation Turning on the splicer Press [Power] key on the operation panel, and wait the splicer to be turned on and move to Workbench page. Adjusting the monitor position Users can adjust the monitor position by moving it with a desired angle in purpose of operation convenience.
  • Page 9 OFS-945S Touch screen On/Off Users can choose their operation styles based on their operating patterns. When the touch screen switch is When the touch screen switch is [Off], users can only perform [On], users can perform operation operation by pressing buttons.
  • Page 10 OFS-945S Preparing the fibers 3 Steps should be carried out before splicing: Step 1: Strip the fiber Remove at least 50mm of secondary coating (valid for both tight and loose tube secondary coating) and approximately 30~40mm of primary coating with an appropriate stripper.
  • Page 11 OFS-945S How to make a splice Placing the fibers 1) Open the windproof cover. 2) Raise the fiber holders. 3) Place the fiber into V-grooves and make sure that the fiber ends are placed between the edge of V- grooves and the electrode ends.
  • Page 12 OFS-945S Splicing • Select any appropriate splice mode. • Start splicing by pressing [SET] button. Note: If the splicer is set as “Auto mode”, splicing will start automatically once the windproof cover is closed. How to protect the splice After splicing, put the fiber with heat-shrink sleeve into the heat oven. Press [HEAT] button to execute heat- shrink process to strengthen the splice point.
  • Page 13 OFS-945S Splice Programs OFS-945S has an intuitive and simple but very powerful program structure to operate. Splice programs define arc currents, splice times as well as various parameters used when performing a splice. Therefore, it is essential to select the correct splice program. There are a number of “preset” splice programs for common fiber combinations.
  • Page 14 OFS-945S Selecting a splice program Select [Splice mode] from Select [Splice mode] and the main menu. select [Select splice mode]. Select an appropriate Selected splice mode appears splice mode on the screen. Press [RESET] button to return to initial interface page.
  • Page 15 OFS-945S General splicing steps This section explains the steps involved in automatic splicing process and describes how various program parameters are related to this process. The normal splicing process can be divided into two sections; pre-fusion and fusion. Pre-fusion During pre-fusion, the splicer performs automatic alignment and focusing, where the fibers are subjected to a low pre-fuse current for cleaning purposes;...
  • Page 16 OFS-945S Splice program parameters under general splicing process Parameter Description A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database. Upon inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode Template stored in database area is copied to a user-programmable area.

  • Page 17: Splice Option

    OFS-945S Splice Option Setting up splice mode 1) Select [Splice option] in menu. 2) Select a parameter to be changed Parameter Description If “Auto Start” is set to “On”, splicing starts automatically as soon as the windproof cover is closed.

  • Page 18: Heater Mode

    Select a heating mode that best matches with the protection sleeve used. For each type of protection sleeve, OFS-945S has its optimum heating mode. These modes can be found in the database area for reference. Copy the appropriate mode and paste it to the user–programmable area. Users can edit those parameters.
  • Page 19 OFS-945S Editing heat mode Heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed. Select the mode to be edited Select [Edit Heat Mode] in [Heater mode] menu. Select the parameters to be edited. www.PrecisionRatedOptics.com | 888-545-1254...
  • Page 20 OFS-945S Deleting heat mode 1) Select [Heater Mode] menu. 2) Select [Delete Heat Mode]. 3) Select the heat mode to be deleted. Note: The gray modes (20mm, 30mm) are the system preset initial heat modes which cannot be deleted. Heat mode parameters...

  • Page 21: Maintenance Menu

    OFS-945S Maintenance Menu The splicer has a function to perform routine maintenance. This chapter describes how to use the maintenance menu. 1) Press □ button, and select [Maintenance menu]. 2) Select a function to perform. Replace electrodes As electrodes are worn out during the splicing process, oxide generated on the tips of electrodes should be regularly eliminated.

  • Page 22: Stabilize Electrodes

    Perform stabilizing electrodes 20 times consecutively to precisely locate the electrodes position. Diagnostic test OFS-945S has a built-in diagnostic test function that allows the user to evaluate several critical variable parameters with only one simple step. Perform this function in case of splicer operation fault.

  • Page 23: Dust Check

    OFS-945S 2) Execute [Diagnostic test], then the following checks will be made. Parameter Description LED Calibration Measure and adjust the brightness of LED. Check the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation. If Dust Check contamination exists, press the return button twice to display the location.

  • Page 24: Arc Calibration

    Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. OFS-945S is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to maintain the arc power at a stable level. However, changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be calibrated automatically.

  • Page 25: Data Storage

    OFS-945S Other Functions & Utilities Data storage This splicer stores up to 2000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different depending on the splicing mode. Display splice record Splicing results stored in the splicer can be displayed. • Select [Display Splice Record] in [Data Storage] menu.
  • Page 26 OFS-945S Monitor Position The direction of the splicer display before shipping from the factory is set to “Front”, but users can change it to “Rear”. When [Monitor position] is changed, the direction of the arrow keys is reversed. Changing monitor position 1) Select [Monitor Position] in [System Setting] menu.

  • Page 27: System Information

    OFS-945S System information Select [System Information]. The following information is displayed. Parameter Description Machine Serial Number Display the serial number of the splicer Software Version Display the version of the software FPGA Display the version of FPGA Total Arc Count...
  • Page 28 OFS-945S Appendix I High splice loss solutions Symptoms Cause Corrective measures Core axis deviation Dust on the Ribbon Groove or holder Clean the Ribbon Groove or holder Core angle Dust on the Ribbon Groove or holder Clean the Ribbon Groove or holder Bad condition of fiber’s tip...

  • Page 29: List Of Error Messages

    OFS-945S Appendix II List of error messages During the splice operating process, if the error messages are shown on the screen, please follow the solution precisely as shown in the list below. If it is not possible to solve the problem, the splicer may require service by a qualified service center.
  • Page 30 OFS-945S Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is worn, rotate the blade to a new position Bad fiber end face or change a new one, and then re-prepare the fibers. Cleave Angle Over Limit Increase the [Cleave Angle Limit] to an [Cleave Angle Limit] is set too low.
  • Page 31 OFS-945S Appendix III Frequent questions and troubleshooting Note: The solutions of common faults for reference are as follows. Please contact sales agents for further support if needed. Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF button. • Press and hold the key until the LED blinks, and then release the button to turn off the splicer.
  • Page 32 OFS-945S Mismatch between estimated splice loss and actual splice loss. • The estimated loss is just an estimated number by calculation, for reference only. • The optical components of the splicer need to be cleaned. Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely.
  • Page 34 Precision Rated Optics, Inc Corporate Office Billing & Processing PO Box 877 Trexlertown, PA 18087 Precision Rated Optics, Inc Product Distribution Center Manufacturing & Testing 9999 Hamilton Blvd Breinigsville, PA 18031...

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