THORLABS Vytran FFS2001 Series User Manual page 20

FFS2001 Series
• Dunking Jigs: The dunking jigs are used to mount the fiber holding blocks at the cleaning station. Vacuum
is turned on when an FHB is inserted into the dunking jig in horizontal position. Vacuum turns off when
dunking jig is raised to immerse the fiber in the solvent (max. 90°). Raising the dunking jig activates the
ultrasonic cleaning mechanism.
Solvent Container: The solvent container holds the cleaning solvent which removes fiber coating residue.
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Solvent should be filled up to 1/8" of the top of the can.
Solvent Shield: The solvent shield reduces splashing of the solvent during ultrasonic operation.
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Indicator Lamps: The indicator lamps light up when the cleaning time expires and stay lit until the dunking
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jig is lowered.
Flange Clamps: The flange clamps hold the solvent container in place. Unscrew 1/2 turn to release the
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container.
1.5.7 Splice Station
The splicing station is used to precisely position and fuse the fiber ends together. A tungsten or iridium filament
(sold separately) provides the heat necessary for the fiber fusion.
Standard Splice Station (Item #s FFS2001 and FFS2001PT)
Splice Head: The splice head contains the tungsten or iridium filament, viewing optics, and XY illuminators.
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It moves axially during the high-strength fire polishing process.
Filament Port: The filament port allows argon to escape during the splice process.
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• Fiber Positioner: The stepper-motor pivot positioner is used for aligning fibers in the XY-direction with a
resolution of 0.01 μm.
Vacuum V-Groove Fiber Holders: The vacuum v-grooves are used to position the stripped fiber. The non-
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abrasive material maintains the fiber strength.
• Side Illuminators: The side illuminators are used to illuminate the cladding structure for end view during
rotary alignment.
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Read the MSDS for any chemical used in the ultrasonic cleaner.
Figure 13 Standard Splice Station
Chapter 1: Introduction
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