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Furukawa electric Fitel S175 User Manual

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  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Visit our website - Click HERE...
  • Page 2 version2000 SINGLE-FIBER FUSION SPLICER User’s Manual Please read entire manual prior to usage. This manual must be kept with the S175 Fusion Splicer. Issue 5. April 2000...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information and Instructions 1.2. Safety Messages 1.3. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS 1.4. Power Requirements 1.5. Fuses 1.6. Line Power Cord 1.7. Toxic Hazards 1.7.1. Acidic or caustic compounds 1.7.3. Physical damage General Information Operating Specifications and Components 3.1. Specifications 3.2.
  • Page 5 Cleaning the Mirrors Cleaning the V-grooves Cleaning the V-groove Fiber Clamps 7.3. Storing and Shipping 7.4. Claims and Repackaging Return Shipments to The Furukawa Electric Co. 7.5. Programming Guide 8.1. Programming Functions and Menu 8.2. Modifying a Fiber Program 8.3.

  • Page 6: Safety Information And Instructions

    In no case will The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. be liable to the buyer, or to any third parties, for any consequential or indirect damage which is caused by product failure,...

  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    Removing the panels may cause electrical shock. If abnormal sounds or extra high temperatures are observed, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord and contact The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate under these conditions may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 8 If the fusion splicer is dropped and damaged, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cable and contact The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 9 Safety Information and Instructions Do not place the fusion splicer on an unstable or inclined surface. There is a possibility that the fusion splicer will fall and cause injury. Disconnect cords when moving the fusion splicer. Failure to do so may damage the cords which may cause fire or electrical shock.

  • Page 10: Power Requirements

    Safety Information and Instructions Power Requirements 1.4. The S175 fusion splicer can operate from any single-phase AC power source that supplies between 100-1 20 V and 200-240 V at a frequency of 50 Hz to 60 Hz or from DC 10-16 V. Fuses 1.5.

  • Page 11: Acidic Or Caustic Compounds

    Safetv Information and Instructions Acidic or caustic compounds Some of the electronic components included in the assembly, particularly electrolytic capacitors, contain acidic or caustic compounds. In the event that a damaged component comes in contact with the skin, wash the affected area immediately with cold water.

  • Page 12: General Information

    General Information Fusion splicing is used to physically join together two optical fiber ends; the process may vary, depending on the type of fusion splicer used. The S175 Single-Fiber Fusion Splicer has an active core aligning mechanism to align the fiber ends and a controllable electric arc to melt the glass and butt the ends together.
  • Page 13 General Information Core Concentricity Core Noncircularity core2 Optical fiber is basically classified either single-mode (SM) or multi -mode (MM). Single-mode fiber, which includes dispersion-shifted fiber types, will transmit a single- mode (path) of data at wavelengths greater than the cut-off wavelength (1 170 nm). of the light is transmitted within the core, and 20% is transmitted in Approximately the surrounding cladding.
  • Page 14 Single-mode Multi mode shifted Transmitting capacity superior high Splice loss high middle very l o w Splicing ease difficult middle easy Physical Characteristics of Single-mode and Multimode Fiber 62.51125 Multimode 125 pm within core Singlemode 140 pm coating protects glass from abrasion and ensures high strength typical diameter of human hair...
  • Page 15 General Information Core Diameter/Axis offset Because the optical signal is transmitted through the core of the fiber, it is important to understand how the cores of the two fibers being spliced together compare. The following general formula can be used to show the effects of core offset on the splice loss.

  • Page 16: Operating Specifications And Components 1

    Operating Specifications and Components Specifications 3.1. Minimum Typical Maximum Units Fiber cladding diameter Coated fiber range 250,900 Fiber strip length (1 Omm is optional 900 pm coating) Average splice loss (Identical fibers) Single-mode 0.02 Multi-mode 0.01 Dispersion shifted 0.04 Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity (Non condensing)

  • Page 17: Components

    Operating Specifications and Components 3.2. Part Part Number Quantity Main body Top cover S 1 75X-02 Work table AC Power cord Spare electrode 1 pair pair Spare fuse Carrying case DC Connector User's manual DC power cord S 1 75X-A01 RS-232C cord S 1 75X-A02 Battery...

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    Operating Specifications and Components Optional Accessories 3.3. Contact The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative for a more detailed specification. S210 stripper S321 precision cleaver S323 precision cleaver S423 Tool kit (including S210 and S321) S902 printer S921 60mm length splice protection sleeves...

  • Page 19: External Description

    External Description Operating Keys and Status 4.1. Kevs Function Initiates, pauses and resumes the fusion splicing cycle. Escapes an operation, and returns to the orevious menu. Changes the parameter value. Initiates an arc fusion splicing and an additional arc. Changes the parameter value. Indicates power condition.

  • Page 20: Side Panel

    External Description 4.2. Side Panel Right side panel 4.2.1. Left side panel Description Label SERIAL PORT PIN connector for video output VIDEO...

  • Page 21: Main Body

    External Description 4 . 3 . Main Body Fiber Holder Front Side Electrode Rear Side Electrode Fiber Clamp...

  • Page 22: Unpacking And Initial Inspection

    Immediately inform The Furukawa Electric and, if necessary the carrier, if the contents of the shipment are incomplete, if any of the S175 fusion splicer components are damaged or defective, or if the S175 fusion splicer does not pass the initial inspection.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the splice programs 5.3. Install the splice programs with the "Install Program" screen, which appears after the Press to scroll to the Fusion Programs and press or - to the Heater Programs. to decide the selection. "SYSTEM RESET" is displayed on the LCD monitor and the machine returns to the initial condition for starting operation.
  • Page 24 Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Operating Language

    Getting Started Selecting the Operating Language 5.4. The S175 fusion splicer can be set to provide operating prompts in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian Dutch and other languages. The default operating language is English. From the READY screen, press J to access to the “Base Menu” screen. 2.

  • Page 26: Arc Check

    Getting Started Arc check 5.5. Because fibers melt or fuse at different temperatures, it is necessary to adjust the arc power in order to ensure optimum splicing results. Electrode wear can also affect the splicing results. Therefore, an Arc Check should be performed everyday prior to initial use, when the fiber type is changed, or when high splice losses are obtained.
  • Page 27 Getting Started When OK is displayed, press to complete the arc check and return to the READY screen. If either the CENTER or the POWER is out of the appropriate range, “RESULT: N G is displayed. The splicer will recommend the value to which the arc power should be set.

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 6.1. Once the S175 fusion splicer is powered up and the arc check program is concluded, the READY screen is displayed. AUTO Indicates the installed Fusion Program. Indicates the number of splices performed. lncremented 00000 with every splice. Indicates the time.

  • Page 29: Loading The Fiber

    Operating Instructions 1. Slide a splice protection sleeve onto either the right or the left fiber. 2. Strip off a portion of fiber coating from each fiber end to expose approximately 35 mm of bare fiber. Wipe the bare fiber with a lint-free tissue soaked with denatured alcohol. Cleave the fiber so that 10mm (both for 250vm and 900pm coating diameter) or 16mm (only for 250pm coating diameter) of bare fiber extends past the fiber coating.

  • Page 30: Fusion Splicing

    Operating Instructions Cleave length:l6rnrn End plate Cleave 1ength:lOrnrn 3. Ensure that the fibers are properly aligned in the V-grooves, and close the fiber holders. Lower the windshield to return to the “READY’screen. Fusion Splicing Ensure that the “READY” screen is displayed on the monitor. Press to initiate the fusion splicing cycle.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions The splice loss is estimated and displayed on the LCD monitor. If an abnormality was detected in the process, the estimated loss is displayed with To discharge an additional arc, press splice inspection and loss estimation are repeated. If the fibers fail the inspections for cleave condition, the fusion cycle is paused and an appropriate error message is displayed.

  • Page 32: Splicing Defects

    Operating Instructions 6.2.4. Defects Possible Causes Action Select the correct Fusion Program, and Repeat fiber preparation and fusion Faulty cleave splicing. Bubbling Repeat fiber preparation and fusion Dirty fiber end splicing. Degradation of electrodes Replace the electrodes. Wrong Fusion Program Select the correct Fusion Program, and selected repeat fusion splicing.

  • Page 33: Reinforcing The Fusion Splice

    Operating Instructions Do not attempt to load fibers while the S175 fusion splicer is resetting. Load the fibers only after the reset operation is complete and the READY screen or LOAD FIBERS screen is displayed. Reinforcing the Fusion Splice 6.2.6. Slide the splice protection sleeve over the splice.

  • Page 34: Changing The Fusion Program

    Operating Instructions Remove the fiber from the heater, and inspect the splice protection sleeve for heating resu I ts. normal heating excessive heating insufficient heating Changing the Fusion Program 6.2.7. Follow the operation below to change the Fusion Program when the fiber type is changed, 1.

  • Page 35: Changing The Heater Program

    Operating Instructions splicer selects suitable program automatically. When <Manual Selection> selected, the <Fusion Program> menu screen appears. “Current Program” in the screen shows the fusion program now installed. A or Press to select the program number, and press The screen instructs to press again to confirm the selection.

  • Page 36: Performing An Attenuation Splice (Optional)

    Operating Instructions Performing an Attenuation Splice (Optional) 6.2.9. The attenuation splice is to splice fibers with a certain splice loss. Install the “SM” Fusion Program. Refer to the “Changing the Fusion Program, Operating Instructions”. Modify the parameter “Attenuation” in the Fusion Program for the required attenuation, store the modified program at a new location of BACKUP RAM and install the program for the Fusion Program.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Handling Instructions

    Maintenance and Handling Instructions 7.1. Error Messages The following is a list of error messages that can be observed. Refer to the following table for trouble-shooting. Action Cause of the error Error Error Description Messages Exceeding the Prepare the fiber again inspection criteria for IRROR Cleaving error is found in...
  • Page 38 Maintenance and Handling Instructions Action Error Description Cause the error Error Messages Incorrect parameter is Check and correct the The temperature does COOL TIME parameters. not decrease to the set set for cooling. value within the time Contact service center. Defect in the heating limit from cooling start.
  • Page 39 Maintenance and Handling Instructions Error Error Description Cause of the error Action Messages OUT OF The fiber is out of Inappropriate fiber Check and correct the SPEC applicable range. program is selected. program. Change to AUTO fiber selection. Cladding diameter is out Can not splice with of applicable range.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Handling Instructions 7.2. Maintenance 7.2.1. Arc Check Perform an arc check whenever high splice losses are obtained (see Performing an Arc Check, Getting Started). Electrode Maintenance Inspect the electrodes for dirt, wear and damage before using the fusion splicer. Dust and other particles can be cleaned off by removing the electrodes from the splicing mechanism and carefully running a sharp blade along the surface of each electrode.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Objective Lens

    Maintenance and Handling Instructions When cleaning an electrode, grasp the electrode at its center to prevent it from bending and polish the tip with a knife sharpening block. here grasp push the electrode knob flush with the To load the electrodes into the splicer, holding plate to ensure correct spacing.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Mirrors

    Maintenance and Handling Instructions 7.2.4. Cleaning the Mirrors 1. Two mirrors for reflecting the LED light are equipped in the windshield. Open the windshield Wipe the mirror surface with a cotton swab soaked with denatured alcohol. Long duration or many times arc discharging causes smoke on the mirror. Never use acetone for cleaning the mirrors and the objective lens.

  • Page 43: Storing And Shipping

    Return ShiDments to The Furukawa Electric Co. 7.5. The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. will only accept returns for which an approved Return Material Authorization (RMA) has been issued by The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. customer service personnel. This number must be obtained prior to shipping any material back to The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

  • Page 44: Programming Guide

    Programming Guide Proarammina Functions and Menu 8.1. The following table is list of functions available to the operator for programming and maintenance. For details on <Arc Check> and <Select Program>, refer to “Arc Check, Getting Started”, “Changing the Fusion Program, Operating Instructions and “Changing the heater Program, Operating Instructions”.
  • Page 45 Programming Guide Functions Base Menu Item Sub Menu Item Capability of displaying, printing and clearing recorded arc checks. language of operation, the arc counter, the total arc counter, the time before the LCD switches off for power saving and a Data Output function. View environmental information, i.e.

  • Page 46: Modifying A Fiber Program

    Programming Guide Modifying a Fiber Program 8.2. From Base Menu, select <Modify Program> and press Select <Fusion Program> and press If machine is in AUTO then the following displayed informing the user that the current AUTO program cannot be edited If it is possible to edit the current program then the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 47 Programming Guide When editing is finished press to go to the <Store Program> Menu. By selecting “Quit without changes” and pressing the parameters do not change and return to the previous screen. To store the changes, select “Store Changes” and press The screen changes to the location menu for the store.

  • Page 50: Modifying A Heater Program

    Programming Guide Modifying a Heater Program 8.3. From Base Menu, select and press and p less Select <Heater Program> The screen displays current Heater Program parameters. Scroll to the parameter by pressing and modify with keys. 4. By selecting “EDIT COMMENT” the name of the program can be edited to suit the user.

  • Page 53: Splice Data

    Programming Guide Splice Data 8.4. By selecting <Splice Data> the operator can access details of the previous 400 splices and also add a comment to an individual splice. The data also can be printed or cleared from this menu. Viewing the data 8.4.1.

  • Page 54: Adding A Comment

    Programming Guide 8.4.2. Adding Comment Highlight the “Comment” menu with key and press The screen changes as shown in the figure and the first character can be edited with and - keys. Scroll to the character positions with keys and continue to edit. Press to end editing.
  • Page 55 Programming Guide D-Sub Spins 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 Procedure Connect DSUB cable to PC. And Check its name by your hardware setting reference. Normally it would be COM2. ( as COM 1 is for mouse usually) (Note;...

  • Page 56: Clearing The Data

    Programming Guide 11. Select All or Partial. 12. In Hyper terminal menu. Select Transfer then Capture Text. Hypertext will ask you name. Name TEST for example. And remember location that TEST will be stored in. (Default would program files/ Now hyper terminal is ready for receiving data. 14.

  • Page 57: Arc Check History

    Programming Guide Arc Check History 8.5. Details of the previous Arc checks can be viewed and printed in exactly the same way as for Splice Data with the exception of displaying a graph on the screen. The data displayed are as follows; Data Title Description Power:...

  • Page 58: Total Arc Counter

    Programming Guide The arc count reading can be changed with the following operation. 1. Using set the reading to a desired value. 2. Press 3. Using scroll to highlight <Store Changes>. Highlight “Quit without changes” if cancel the change. 4. Press For resetting the count reading to 0 when replacing the electrodes, refer to the Maintenance.

  • Page 59: Low Temperature

    Programming Guide The speed of motors are decreased by the rate of “Low Temp. Motor Rate” in order to gain more torque when the environment temperature is lower than “Low Temperature” parameter. Try smaller value when the motor hardly moves in cold environment. 8.6.7.
  • Page 60 Programming Guide 4. Using scroll to highlight <Store Changes>. Press...

  • Page 61: Environment Monitor

    Programming Guide Environment Monitor 8.7. This menu is to display environmental conditions. The machine in the calculation of Arc Power uses the data. Select the <Environmental Monitor> menu with keys. HUMIDITY, TEMPERATURE and AIR PRESSURE are displayed as follows: Press to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 62: Rust Check

    “Maintenance, Maintenance and Handling Instructions and perform the measurement again. Contact the Furukawa Electric Co. or your local sales representative if the dust check operation fails again after cleaning. Press to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 63: Fiber Dimension

    Repeat the operation for any of the other motors. 6. Press to return to the previous screen. Contact the Furukawa Electric Co. or your local sales representative if any sensor fails. Auto Inspection All the motors are automatically tested one by one and the result is displayed as shown in the screen right side.
  • Page 64 Programming Guide 2. Highlight <Auto Inspection> and press Machine loads fiber into display and sets gap. Fiber is aligned. follows. Information is displayed DESC R I PTl PARAMETER CLAD OFF Amount of CLAD OFFSET between the two fibers. Amount of CORE OFFSET between the two fibers. REL.
  • Page 65 Programming Guide PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Cladding Index to calculate center of Clad CLAD (1) IX CLAD WIDTH Measurement of CLAD width in micrometers BEAM WIDTH Measurement of BEAM width in micrometers Core Index to calculate center of Core CORE CORE (1) IX Core Index to calculate center of Core Measurement of CORE width in micrometers CORE WIDTH...

  • Page 66: Program Management

    Programming Guide 8.12. Program Management This function allows the operator to utilise any of major program-editing tools. Using scroll to highlight The screen cl for choosing tools. Program Store/ Default 8.1 2.1. Highlight the “Program Store/Default” and press Step 1 Reload the FACTORY SETTING to the BACKUP RAM 1.
  • Page 67 Programming Guide 3. For machine program, select Set & Return, as this is common to all programs. 4. For fusion and heater programs highlight default program where factory settings must be located. For All programs select Set & Return to retrieve all factory settings.

  • Page 68: Program Copy

    Programming Guide 8.12.2. PROGRAM COPY To COPY one CURRENT program (Fusion or Heater) to another CURRENT location, Using the highlight the “Program Copy” option on the Program Management screen and press Using the highlight your choice, either “Fusion Program” or ”Heater program”...

  • Page 69: Program Delete

    Programming Guide 8.1 2.3. PROGRAM DELETE Using the highlight the “Program Delete” option on the Program Management screen, and press Using the highlight your choice, either “Fusion Program” “Heater Program” to be deleted, and press Using the highlight the Program to be deleted, and press Press again to confirm Delete.
  • Page 71 For sales and service information, contact THE FURUKA WA ELECTRIC CO., LTQ. or your local representative. LTD. Head Office: 6-1 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-8322 Products Division Engineering Department, FITEL Tel: 81 -3-3286-3443 81 -3-3286-3708 Telecommunicatoins Division Sales and Marketing Department, Overseas Tel: 81 -3-3286-3223 81 -3-3286-3749...

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