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⑤ We recommend all users to do stabilizing electrodes and arc calibration after
electrodes replacing to keep good splice results and splice strength (Details are
described below).
7.2 Stabilize Electrodes
In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, especially when the
splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, the arc power may become
unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. In such case, it takes time for arc power to
be stabilized. In this case, stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process to set the
arc power stable. If many tests are needed until the "Operation Complete" message
appears in [Arc calibration], use this function as well.
Operation Procedure
① Select [Stabilize electrodes].
② Place prepared fibers into the splicer for splicing.
③ Press [SET] button, and the splicer will begin to stabilize the electrodes
automatically in the following procedures:
• Repeat arc discharge five times to measure the arc position.
• Perform splicing rapidly.
•Perform stabilizing electrodes 20 times consecutively to precisely locate the
electrodes position.
7.3 Diagnostic Test
MINI3S 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.
Operation Procedure
① Select [Diagnostic Test] in [Maintenance Menu]
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② Execute [Diagnostic test], then the following checks will be made.
Parameter
1
LED calibration
Measure and adjust the brightness of the LED.
Check the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether
2
Dust check
they disturb fiber observation. If contamination exists, press
the return button twice to display the location.
3
Motor Calibration Automatically calibrate the speed of 4 motors.
Automatically calibrate the arc power factor and fiber
4
Arc Calibration
splicing position.
7.4 Dust Check
Through image acquisition, the splicer detects dust and contaminants on the splicer,
camera, and objective lenses that may disturb normal observation of fibers and
result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence
or absence of contaminants, and judges whether they will affect the quality of fiber
splicing.
Operation Procedure
① Select [Dust check] in [Maintenance menu].
② If fibers are set in the splicer, remove them and press [SET] again to start the
dust check.
③ If no dust exists, splicer will prompt out message for operation completion. If
dust is detected during the dust check process, the message "Found Dust On The
Lens" will be displayed on screen. Press the return button twice, and the location of
contamination will be shown on the screen. Then clean the objective lenses, and [Dust
check] until the message "Operation Complete" is shown on screen.
Note:
If contamination still exists after cleaning the objective lenses, please contact your
nearest sales agent
7.5 Motor Calibration
Motors are adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings may be
changed in various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of 4
motors.
Operation Procedure
① Select "Motor Calibration" in "Maintenance Menu".
② Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press "SET" button.
③ Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated. Upon completion, message
will be displayed.
Note:
Perform this function when "Fat " or "Thin" error occurs, or fiber aligning or focusing
takes too much time.
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