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7.6 Arc Calibration
Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity and pressure are constantly
changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. MINI3S 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.
Also, the center position of arc discharge sometimes shifts to the left or to the
right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted in relation to the arc
discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to eliminate
those problems.
Note :
* Arc calibration is performed automatically in SM mode only. So, arc calibration
does not have to be performed when splicing in SM mode.
* Performing Arc Calibration function changes the arc power value. The arc power
value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing. The arc power value will not
be changed in the splice modes.
Operation procedure
① Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display arc calibration on the
screen.
② Place prepared fibers into the splicer, and press [SET] to perform arc calibration.
③ The splicer will show up two values on the screen after each arc calibration. If the
value shown on the right-hand side meets 11±2, the message "Operation Complete"
will be shown on screen. Otherwise, set prepared fibers on the splicer again and
redo arc calibration until the message "Operation Complete" is displayed.
Note :
* Use standard SM、DS or MM fiber for arc calibration.
* Ensure clean fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface affects arc
calibration.
7.7 Electrode Setting
Set the electrode change warnings. We recommend replacing the electrodes every
4500 discharge to ensure the best splice results.
① Select [Electrode Setting] in [Maintenance Menu].
② Set the electrode caution and electrode warning.
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Parameter
If actual arc discharge exceeds the set value, a message "Caution!
Electrode
Replace Electrodes" is displayed when turning on the splicer.
caution
Fiber Fox recommends that this parameter should be set to "2500"
If actual arc discharge exceeds the set value, a message "Warning!
Electrode
Replace Electrodes" is displayed when turning on the splicer.
warning
Fiber Fox recommends that this parameter should be set to "3500" .
7.8 Quick Optimize
MINI3S fusion splicer bares optimizing function inside. The operator just need carry
out simple operation for adjusting 4 motors' calibration of fusion splicer.
1 Select quick optimize in maintenance menu.
2 Follows are the optimizing functions in Quick optimize.
Parameter
Adjust position
Adjust the motor's position automatically.
Motor calibration
Adjust 4 motor speeds automatically.
Description
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