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- Page 1 USER MANUAL FS20E Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT. ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE. Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd.
- Page 2 Report any damage to the shipping agent . immediately. Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary. If you have any question,Please contact us directly for help. Email: after-sale@ speedwolf.net speedwolf@ speedwolf.net Website: www.speedwolf.net Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology co.,Ltd.
- Page 3 The battery is a consumable part and is not subject to the warranty. ISO9001 Certification The product exactly conforms to ISO9001 International Quality System Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 4 Warning and Caution Standard through improving process control by our company. It is one part of our objective which is continually increasing customers’ satisfaction. Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 5 Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel. Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 6 Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 7 NOTE: Arc discharge stops when wind protector is opened. Turn the splicer off and disconnect the AC power cord before replacing electrodes. Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 8 Do not short-circuit the terminals of AC adapter and optional battery. Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes, electric shock and equipment damage. Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 9 Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in skin burn. Do not place the splicer in an unstable or unbalanced position. The splicer may Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 10 The equipment must be repaired or adjusted by a qualified technician or engineer. Incorrect repair may cause fire or electric shock. Should any problems arise, please contact your nearest sales agency. Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
A. Placing Protection Sleeve over Fiber ..............- 16 - Stripping and Cleaning Fiber ................- 17 - Sheath Clamp ......................- 17 - C. Fiber Cleaving ......................- 17 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 12 Splice Set ......................... - 40 - Data Save ......................... - 41 - Set Menu ........................- 41 - Maintenance Menu ....................- 46 - Common Problems and Troubleshooting ..............- 48 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 13 [AUTO] mode comes with automatic arc calibration function, which observes the splicing process and feedback adequate heat power information to the next splice (See next chapter for detail). - 1 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 14 Either conventional sheathe clamping system or “fiber holder system (optional)” can be selected. c) Carrying Case with worktable. The top cover of caring case can be used as a work table. d) Upgrade the software - 2 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 15 The screen brightness may not appear uniformly depending on viewing angle. Note that these symptoms are not defects, but are nature of LCD. - 3 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 16: Description Of Products
2) Fiber Holder (Option) Fiber Holder [FH-250] is for the 250um coating fiber. Fiber Holder [FH-900] is for the 900um coating fiber. Fiber Holder [FH-IN] is for the bow-type coating fiber. - 4 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 17: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation
Description of Products 3) SOC Holder (Option) Fiber Holder [FH-SC/FC] is for the SC/FC connecter. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Fiber Cleaver [OFC-15] - 5 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 18: Description And Function Of Splicer
Description of Products 3. Description and Function of Splicer Front Side of the splicer Wind Protector Power Unit Dock Back Side of the splicer Output USB port Input - 6 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 19: Top Side Of The Splicer
Description of Products Top Side of the splicer Tube Heater Electrode Cover Electrode Ocular V-grooves Fiber Clapms Wind Protector Mirror - 7 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 20: Keypad Of The Splicer
Description of Products Keypad of the splicer Left keypad Right keypad Screen keypad - 8 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 21: Point Of The Splice Procedure
Daily Cleaning Before Splicing Operation a) Clean the V-grooves. HINT: Sometimes, to clean the V-grooves, may need useing a stripped fiber to clean dust. b) Clean the wind protector mirrors and Clamp Chips. - 9 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 22: Select / Use The Suitable Splice Mode
Splicing speed of “SM FAST” mode is fast, but periodical Arc calibration is required. Clean the Equipment before Every Splicing a) Clean the blade of stripper. b) Clean the cleaver pads and blade and rubber anvil. - 10 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 23: Splicing Procedure
Do not allow the cleaved fiber ends to touch anything or become contaminated. d) Place the fiber end face between V-groove edge and Electrode center. V-groove Electrode center edge - 11 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 24 Check the fiber angle and cleave shape. The fibers cleave angle affects splicing quality. Large cleave angle worsens splice loss. - 12 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 25: Heating
Follow below conditions for operation/charge/long time storage (1 week or longer). ℃ ℃ Operation: -10 ~ 50 ℃ ℃ Charge: 0 ~ 40 ℃ ℃ Long Time Storage: -20 ~ 30 - 13 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 26: About Power
Remaining battery capacity indicator Remaining battery Remaining battery Remaining battery capacity display capacity indicator 5 LED 80~100% 4 LED 60~80% 3 LED 40~60% 2 LED 20~40% 1 LED Less than 10% - 14 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 27: Turning Splicer "On
LCD Brightness Adjustment In the “Ready” interface after splicer is powered on, press [ button to adjust LCD brightness; press [ ] button to confirm. - 15 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 28: Fiber Preparation
A. Placing Protection Sleeve over Fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip. Place the protection sleeve over the fiber. Fiber Sleeve - 16 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 29: Stripping And Cleaning Fiber
Strip fiber's outer coat 30 to 40 mm from its tip with a stripping tool. Clean the fiber with alcohol (Purity ≥99%) impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue thoroughly. C. Fiber Cleaving - 17 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 30: Fiber Holder System
Set the fiber holder which is with a striped and cleaned fiber into the fixture slot. Close the large plate. Push the slider to another side for cutting the fiber off; c) Open the large plate and take fiber holder out. - 18 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 31: Loading Fiber To Splicer
Hold fiber with fingers and close sheath clamp so that the fiber does not move. Make sure the fiber is placed in the bottom of the v-grooves. If fiber is not placed properly, reload fiber. - 19 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 32 Keep the prepared fiber out off other stuff, in case of breaking the end face of fiber. After this step, the preparation steps are done. Close the windshield at last. - 20 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 33: Splicing Procedure
After fiber inspection, the fibers are aligned core-to-core or cladding-to-cladding. Cladding axis offset and core axis offset measurements can be displayed. c) After completion of fiber alignment, arc discharge is performed to - 21 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 34 Splice loss may be worsened in some cases by additional arc discharges (re-arcs). Additional arc discharge can be set to "disabled", or limited to the number of - 22 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 35: Splice Loss Increase: Cause And Remedy
Increase [Prefuse Power] prefuse time too short. and/or [Prefuse Time]. MFD Mismatch Increase [Arc Power] Arc power too low and/or [Arc Time]. Combustion Bad fiber end-face quality Check the cleaver - 23 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 36 [Overlap]. Adjust [Prefuse Power], Line Some arc parameters not [Prefuse Time] or adequate [Overlap]. A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers or - 24 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 37: Removing Spliced Fiber
Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve. Make sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is placed downwards. c) Then red HEAT LED turns on. The buzzer beeps and the HEAT LED - 25 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 38: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality
If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation. To clean the V-grooves do the following steps: - 26 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 39 Be careful to not contact the electrode tips. Do not use excessive force when cleaning the V-groove. The V-groove arm may get damaged. The Striped Alcohol Fiber Tampons V-groove V-groove - 27 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 40 This may lead to fiber surface or end-face contamination, resulting in higher splice loss. Clean the circular blade or clamp pads with cotton swab soaked with alcohol. - 28 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 41: Periodical Checking And Cleaning
B. Rotating Cleaver Blade If cleaving quality drops (usually cleave 1000 to 1500 times), the blade may be worn. Please follow the step to adjust the blade angle: do the - 29 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 42 Turn blade to the tool holder side, then hold side faces of blade and take it out; c) Replace the used blade by a new one, and then screw the gasket and screw on. DO NOT let the blade to collide anything! - 30 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 43: Splice Mode Menu
Threshold for error messages. A series of optimum splice parameters for major fiber combinations are already stored in the splicer. These parameters are stored in the database area and can be - 31 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 44: How To Select The "Splice Mode
Optimize splicing condition for your specific fiber combination. For those who splice non-conventional fibers, select the best suit splicing mode in “BLANK”. “AUTO” splice modes do not cover non-conventional fiber splicing. - 32 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 45: Database
Automatic arc calibration works in this splice mode. For splicing Multi-mode fiber (ITU-T G651). Core diameter: 50.0 to 62.5 AUTO MM1 Automatic arc calibration works in this splice mode. - 33 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 46 User can edit every parameters of this splice mode. Like prefuse power, prefuse time, arc power, arc time, align, proof test, and so on. The manual splicing operaiton is provided. Automatic arc calibration - 34 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 47 B. Select Splice Mode Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. Press Menu key at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open - 35 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 48 C. Edit Splice Mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. button to enter “Edit Splice Mode” In [Select Splice Mode] menu, press and modify splice mode as shown above: - 36 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 49 Title2 is displayed at the [Splice Mode Select] menu. Set cleave limit. An error message is displayed if the cleave Cleave Limit angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold. - 37 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 50: Heater Mode
In 1.“Splice Mode Menu”, press button to select “Select Heater Mode”, press button to enter as shown below: Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. - 38 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 51 In “Select Heater Menu”, press button to enter “Heater Mode Edit” menu as shown below: - 39 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 52: Splice Set
Splice Set include: Auto Start, Pause, Cleave Angle Display and etc. In “Splice Mode Menu”, press button to select “Splice Option” and press button to enter as shown above: - 40 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... -
Page 53: Data Save
5. Set Menu This menu is used to change language and power save settings. etc. button to select 2.“Management Menu”, press Press button to enter, as shown below: - 41 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 54 In “Set”, press button to select “Lang/语言/”, press button to enter as shown below: Press button to select the target language and press button to confirm. B. Beep switch - 42 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 55 Menu Operation C. Screen direction D. Lcd switch - 43 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 56 Power Save is enabled, pressing any key to turn back on the LCD monitor. Splicer can also automatically turn off after certain period of time without operation (0 – 20 minutes adjustable) - 44 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 57 Menu Operation G. LCD brightness H. Set calendar - 45 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 58: Maintenance Menu
The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance, in “Maintenance” Menu, operator can Arc Calibration, Motor Drive, Screen Adjust, replace electrodes and stabilize electrodes. Press button to select the target language and press button to confirm. - 46 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 59 Menu Operation - 47 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
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Page 60: Common Problems And Troubleshooting
(strip, clean and cleave). Clear Left/Right wind protector mirror. fibers! • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean • [Cleaning Arc] time the lens or the mirror if dust or dirt - 48 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net... - Page 61 • Dust or dirt is on the • Completely prepare the fiber objective lens or the again (strip, clean and cleave). wind protector mirror. • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean - 49 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 62 If got High Estimated Loss Reason Solution Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss Insufficient fiber and low tensile strength. cleaning • Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. - 50 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 63 [Loss Limit] is set Increase [Loss Limit] to an adequate limit. too low. Fibers were spliced after Error was Select the appropriate splice mode from the Other modes. canceled. - 51 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 64 Consumptive parts (e.g electrodes) Our company reserves the right to make changes to any of its products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units. 3. Warranty Registration - 52 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 65 Please check our web site for updates to this manual and additional application information. If you need technical or sales support, please contact local Customer Service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR COMPANY! - 53 - Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Email: speedwolf@ speedwolf.net...
- Page 66 Warranty Information Shenzhen SPEEDWOLF Technology Co., Ltd. Address:A-14,Haide Building, Nanxin Road Nanshan District Shenzhen,China. Tel: 86-755-26400198 86-755-26400288 Fax: 86-755-26411001 Whatsapp: 086-18923447735 Email: after-sale@ speedwolf.net speedwolf@ speedwolf.net Web: www.speedwolf.net - 54 -...
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