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Page 1 Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer Read this service manual carefully before running SWIFT F1 . SWIFT F1 USER MANUAL WWW.ILSINTECH.COM...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES FOR USERS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS Product Specifications Product Components Fiber Preparation III. USING METHOD Power Supply Inserting & Detaching Battery How to Use Work Belt IV. PRODUCT FEATURES Body SWIFT F1 Splicer Parts SWIFT F1 Auto Stripper SWIFT F1 Cleaner...
Page 5 XVI. WARRANTY PERIOD AND CONTACT Warranty Period and Limit of Responsibility Before sending the equipment For more effective maintenance and repair of the equipment, Transport of the equipment Repair Products Warranty...
Page 6: Notes For Users
Keep this user manual along with equipment at all times. Ilsintech co., Ltd is not liable for any personal injury, physical loss and damage to equipment caused by inappropriate use or modification of the SWIFT F1 .
Page 7 Do not excessively shake or physically impact the battery. If a battery is not fully charged or green LED is not turned on in six hours, immediately stop charging and ask to ILSINTECH. Do not place any object on the AC adaptor during charging.
Page 8 Warnings Warnings Use the battery charger (F1-2) which has been designed for the unit. Do not apply different AC power. Do not make a short circuit of battery (F1-B) or the terminals of the charger. Excessive current may cause personal injury and equipment damage. Do not use SWIFT F1 in an environment in which flammable liquids or hazardous gas exists.
Page 9 Do not store the arc fusion splicer in a place where temperature or humidity is extremely high. Equipment failure may occur. The equipment’s technical parts must be examined by a qualified technician or engineer, otherwise, it cause fire or electric shock. If any problems occur, ask Ilsintech for repair and maintenance.
Page 10: Product Specifications And Components
II. Product Specifications and Components 1. Product Specifications Subject Description Fiber alignment Fixed V-Groove(Clad to Clad) Applicable type of fibers 0.25mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm, Indoor cable Applicable type of connector SC, FC, ST, LC Fiber count Single fiber Applicable fiber dimensions Cladding diameter: 125㎛, Coating diameter: 250, 900㎛...
Page 11: Product Components
Fiber view and magnification X/Y : 170X/190X DC Lithium polymer battery(DC 14.8V, 1650mAh), Power supply 100 ~ 240V AC Adapter No. of splice cycles with battery Typical 120 cycles(0.9mm fiber) Electrode life More than 2,500 times splicing without exchange Terminals USB, External power(DC 12V Available for car cigar jack) 2.
Page 12: Fiber Preparation
3. Fiber Preparation Fiber types 0.25 mm 0.9 mm Basic sleeve Length: 40mm Length: 28mm Fiber protection sleeve Length: 20mm Length: 25mm Micro Length: 34mm sleeve Length: 45mm Fiber holder Fiber holder [FTTH] [Standard] (250/900) (SOC(Splice-On Connector)) Cleave length : 7mm (Fixed) Cleave length : 7mm (Fixed) Fiber holder...
Page 13: Using Method
III. Using Method 1. Power Supply Always use the battery provided with SWIFT F1 by the manufacturer. Battery charging Charging starts when the red LED on the charger is turned on with applying power through the AC cord connected the battery charger and AC power outlet. The color of the LED is changed to green when the charging is completed.
Page 14  Press Use only the charger and AC adaptor provided with the equipment.  The battery packs of SWIFT F1 (F1-B) has a protection circuit and function to prevent over discharge, over charge and overload. The power is cut off when protective function is activated.
Page 15 Checking remaining battery capacity The remaining capacity of a battery is indicated at the top right on the screen when SWIFT F1 is in use. Remaining battery amount Remaining battery amount display Remaining battery (Monitor) (LED) percentage 5 bars 5 LED 80 ~ 100% bars 4 LED...
Page 16: Inserting & Detaching Battery
2. Inserting & Detaching Battery The SWIFT F1 can be used either with 2 battery packs or with one battery pack and one DC adaptor together. Battery installation Battery Button Battery ① In order to mount a battery, push it up from the bottom of the body until it reaches the end of the body.
Page 17: How To Use Work Belt
3. How to Use Work Belt Work Belt of SWIFT F1 is auxiliary equipment combined with the fusion splicer to facilitate working in fields such as a manhole, telephone pole, etc. After connecting the Work Belt installing ring on the side of the body and the connecting ring of waist belt, join the connecting ring of waist belt and the connecting ring of neck protector as in the picture.
Page 18: Product Features
IV. Product Features Fiber arc fusion splicer SWIFT F1 has been designed to splice various types of fiber based on Image Processing technology. SWIFT F1 is compact, light and convenient and provides fast splicing result with and low splice loss. It is recommended to carefully read the user manual before operation to understand the entire functions of SWIFT F1 .
Page 19 Battery Pack USB Port Sleeve Heater Stripper Cleaver Auto Chip Cleaner Collector (Option) Splicer Control LCD Monitor...
Page 20: Swift F1 Splicer Parts
2. SWIFT F1 Splicer Parts V-Groove Electrode Holder Base Push Block Wind Cover...
Page 21: Swift F1 Auto Stripper
3. SWIFT F1 Auto Stripper Features SWIFT F1 automatic fiber stripper automatically carries out an accurate stripping of the coating of single fibers. Featuring excellent tensile force of fiber, the automatic stripper strips up to 28.0mm in length without damaging the surface of fiber. Read the user manual sufficiently to maintain the best performance of the unit.
Page 22 Configuration and name of each part Slide Cover Blade Heater Cover Heater Slide Base <Front View> <Control Panel> Heater Button POWER ON/OFF LCD Monitor...
Page 23: Swift F1 Cleaner
4. SWIFT F1 Cleaner Features The alcohol dispenser in the SWIFT F1 has a limited capacity; the alcohol pump can be removed and refilled with cleaning fluid. When recharging the cleaner, use ethyl alcohol (96%).  Be careful not to wet the equipment. ...
Page 24: Swift F1 Cleaver
5. SWIFT F1 Cleaver Features The cleaver is designed to cleave the fiber at a 90 degree angle. For the best result, following requirements should be met. The coating of fiber shall be cleanly stripped. Optical fiber installed on holder in cutting should be exactly straight in its alignment. The state of cutting blade on the cutting part and the height of blades should be accurate.
Page 25: Swift F1 Sleeve Heater
6. SWIFT F1 Sleeve Heater Features The sleeve heater is designed to strengthen the fiber splice. To ensure maximum reinforcement the following conditions must be met After splicing the fiber splice point must be visually perfect The optical fiber whose sleeve tube is inserted on sleeve heater should be correct in its alignment and installation.
Page 26 Configuration and name of each part Heater Cover-L Heater Cover-R Heater Window <Control Panel> <Bottom>...
Page 27: Swift F1 Optical Power Modules
7. SWIFT F1 Optical Power Modules Features The optical power modules of SWIFT F1 are composed with the optical power meter to measure optical power and the disconnection checker to confirm disconnection of line. For exact measurement and utilization, the following conditions should be met. Optical light-receiving unit of optical power meter should be clean.
Page 28 Specifications (1) SWIFT F1 optical power meter Technical Specifications Power range 5 to -50 dBm Measurable wavelengths 1310, 1490, 1550 nm Calibrated wavelengths 1310, 1550 nm Power uncertainty ±5% Resolution 0.01 dB Tone detection 270, 300, 1k, 2k Hz Tone detecting range 5 to -30 dB Display unit dB/dBm/W...
Page 29 (2) SWIFT F1 disconnection checker Technical Specifications Laser source Class 2 laser diode 650nm ± 20nm Laser wavelength (nm) Fiber compatibility SM and MM Output power <1mW into single mode fiber Universal adapter for connectors with Output port 2.5mm ferrules Distance range <4km Modulation...
Page 30: Operation
V. Operation 1. Function buttons Power ON & OFF switch. The power is ON and red light is turned on at the small box beside the switch when it is pressed one time. If it is pressed one time when the power is ON, the red light is turned off and power is cut off.
Page 31: Swift F1 Activation
Supplies power to the heater of stripping device. When it is pressed one time, power is applied and one more press cuts the power. Used in splicing work. Used for supplying power to sleeve heater. When it is pressed one time, power is applied and one more press cuts the power.
Page 32: Inserting Optical Fiber Into The Splice Sleeve Tube
Monitor brightness READY In order to adjust brightness press left or right cursor key and press Enter. Splicing mode LCD BRIGHTNESS A proper splicing mode needs to be selected to carry out an accurate splice. Current splicing mode is indicated on the initial screen. Heater mode A proper heater mode to be selected to apply heat Set up...
Page 33: Stripping Procedure
4. Stripping Procedure ① Preheat the heater by operating the stripping part control as shown in the picture. Open thermal heater cover and slide cover for preparation. <Control Panel> <Automatic Fiber Stripper> ② Place fiber into the holder as shown below pictures. The minimum stripping length should be longer than 18mm.
Page 34 ④ Upon closing the heater cover, the optical fiber is subject to heating for the predetermined time period and then stripping is performed with the sliding part’s automatic transfer. <Φ2.0 ~ 3.0 cable> <Φ250 type> <Φ900 type> ⑤ When stripping is completed, open the slide cover and detach the holder containing the stripped fiber.
Page 35: Cleaning Procedure
5. Cleaning Procedure ① When cleaning, press down on the alcohol dispenser 2 or 3 times, using cleaning paper (wipe) as shown in the picture below. In cleaning, cover the front of outlet with cleaning paper and discharge it not to make the cleaner disperse.
Page 36: Cleaving Procedure
6. Cleaving Procedure ① Open the cover and set the holder on which the stripped optical fiber is installed at the position for cutting the body. On doing this job, make the holder close to one side of holder base to make the optical fiber form a right angle to the blade. And for its use, take out Chip-Box at the bottom of the body and attach it to the right side.
Page 37: Placing The Fiber Onto Arc Fusion Splicer
④ Take out the cut fiber and holder. Be careful for not to get dust or foreign substance. Take out the Chip-Box at the bottom of body and attach it on the right side for use. (Auto Collector Type, however, is automatically collected in Chip-Box. – Optional) <SOC type>...
Page 38: Fusion Splicing Procedure
8. Fusion Splicing Procedure The condition of the fiber can be observed through the image processing system of SWIFT F1 . However, a naked eye test is required to ensure a better splicing result. ① The fibers placed into the arc fusion splicer gradually move toward each other.
Page 39 ③ Once the alignment of fibers is completed, arc- discharge for splicing fibers is carried out. Arc-discharge starts when button is pressed after completing the alignment in case that the splicing is carried out step by step. ④ The splice loss value is measured after arc fusion splicing is displayed on the screen.
Page 40 Splice loss increase: reasons and corrective measures. Symptoms Caused by Corrected by Clad deviation dust in V-groove or the chip of cleaning V-groove or the chip core wire guide of core wire guide dust in V-groove or the chip of cleaning V-groove or the chip Clad angle core wire guide...
Page 41 conducting discharge amount improper discharge amount. calibration. Too thin adjusting initial discharge a few improper discharge factors. amount, initial discharge time and overlapped area. Line adjusting initial discharge several number improper amount, initial discharge time discharge factors. and overlapped area. When making a connection with multi-mode optical fiber or other kinds of optical fiber, a vertical line is sometimes presented on the connection point.
Page 42: Removing Spliced Fiber
9. Removing Spliced Fiber ① Open sleeve heater cover. ② Open wind cover. ③ Fix the spliced optical fiber with the cramp. ④ Open the holder cover both on the right and the left and remove the spliced optical fiber with caution.
Page 43 10. Placing a sleeve tube into the sleeve heater Φ250, Φ900 type : Place sleeve tube in the middle of sleeve heater and fix it by pushing it down. Close heater cover. SOC type : Insert into the right side of the sleeve heater and close heater cover. 11.
Page 44 ③ Press key to start tube heating. HEAT LED (Green) is turned off when tube heating is completed. Tube heating can be aborted by pressing key. ④ Take out the protected fiber from the heater after opening the heater cover. Sleeve tube could be stuck to the bottom of the heater.
Page 45 Order of Operation (Heating Sleeve) ① As shown in the picture below, apply power to the control panel and open the cover of the heater to prepare. <Control Panel> <Heating Sleeve> ② Set the sleeve tube to the area of arc-fused fiber that needs to be reinforced and place the fiber inside the heater.
Page 46 ③ Activate the heater after placing the fiber. Approximately in 30 seconds after operation of sleeve heater, sleeve tube is cooled. <Control Panel> <Φ250 type> <Φ900 type> <SOC type> ④ Open the cover when cooling is completed and take out the reinforced fiber. <Φ250 type>...
Page 48 ⑨ When the installation of USB Serial Converter Driver is completed, Hardware update wizard is activated again. ⑩ Select “Search for the best…” and “Include this location…”as shown below and click Browse to find the location when FTDRIVER is saved. ⑪...
Page 49 ⑫ Click Finish to complete the installation of USB Serial Port. ⑬ Select My PC and click mouse right button and select Properties. ⑭ Select [Hardware] tap and click [Device Manager].
Page 50 ⑮ Click [Fort (COM & LPT)] and select “USB Serial Port”. ⑯ In the “USB Serial Port Properties” window, set the speed of Bits per second to 115200. ⑰ In “Advanced Setting for COMx” window, click “COM Port Number” and select the port to be used in COM3 ~ COM10 Port.
Page 51 ⑱ Activate SWIFT F1 Splicer program and select COMx Port as the serial port, which has been decided device manager setting. ⑲ Click “Open” and activate Start Receive. Following screen appears. ⑳ When splice data of the equipment is transmitted to PC, data is displayed Results>...
Page 52 3. For more effective maintenance and repair of the equipment, ① buyers should include a note which contains (Name, department, company, address, telephone no, Fax no, e-mail address) ② arc fusion splicer’s serial no and ③ error messages appeared when an incident or breakage occurred. Possibly with a brief explanation of the symptoms or reasons for repair including the condition and time of incident, current condition and monitor condition, etc.
Page 53 Users need to understand that this device (A Class) has (Broadcasting and obtained EMI (Electromagnetic compatibility) and been communication device, designed to be used in places other than home. commercial use) Telephone 82 42 671 5609 Homepage www.ilsintech.com E-mail sales ilsintech.com...