Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal...
Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 2: Safety Chapter 2 Safety WARNING Use care when carrying and installing the fixture as the top plate is heavy. CAUTION When installing a fixture plate on a glass processor, avoid collisions with the fiber holding blocks or splice head. Page 2 TTN047538-D02...
Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 3: Setup Chapter 3 Setup 3.1. Unpacking and Installation of Mounting Brackets on Top Plate The fixture is shipped in two separate cartons. One carton contains the stage as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Fixture Stage The larger box contains the base plate assembly.
Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 3: Setup 3.2. Installing the Fixture Plate on a Glass Processor Workstation Align the fixture to front and side of opening on the glass processor so all three edges are flush as seen in pictures. Figure 4 Ensure All Fixture Edges are Flush The fixture openings should be aligned with the corresponding openings on the glass processor workstation.
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Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 3: Setup Tighten mounting screws on top and on both sides of the fixture using the a 3/32" hex key (Figure 6). Figure 6 Tighten Mounting Screws on Top of Fixture Figure 7 shows an image of a GPX3400 with an installed fixture board. Section 3.3 illustrates how to mount the stage.
Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 3: Setup 3.3. Align and Secure Fixture Stage Align the fixture stage to the mounting holes located on the fixture board (Figure Figure 8 Align Mounting Holes Then, use the clamps located on the fixture board to lock the clamps in place (Figure 9).
Fused Taper Handling Fixtures Chapter 3: Setup 3.4. Adjust Stage Pick Up Position (Gross Adjustment) Place a bare fiber into the fixture stage holder. Loosen the back stop screw (Figure 11), and use a fiber as a guide to roughly align the stage such that the fiber is centered within the opening of the fixture and glass processor.
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
Chapter 5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia...
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