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- Page 1 Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer Read this user manual carefully before running KF4 SWIFT KF4 USER MANUAL WWW.ILSINTECH.COM...
- Page 2 A Class Device Users need to understand that this device(A Class) has (Broadcasting and obtained EMI(Electromagnetic compatibility) and been communication device, commercial designed to be used in places other than home. use) Telephone 042 671 5607~8 Homepage www.ilsintech.com E-mail saleskorea ilsintech.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENT 2.1 Product specifications 2.2 Product package PRODUCT OUTLINE 3.1 Function buttons 3.2 Component name INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.1 Power supply 4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF 4.3 KF4 Sleeve-Heater 4.4 Splice procedure 4.5 Removing the spliced fiber 4.6 Heating protection sleeve 4.7 Use of Work Belt... - Page 4 6.8 Information ERROR MESSAGE 7.1 Too Dirty Fiber 7.2 Replace Fiber. 7.3 Too Long Fiber. 7.4 Fiber Over Angle 7.5 Loss Limit Over. 7.6 Fiber Thin Error 7.7 Fiber Thick Error 7.8 Bubble error 7.9 Cleaved Surface Error SPLICING PROBLEM SOLVING 8.1 When loss is high 8.2 Abnormal splicing operation PROBLEM OCCURRENCE AND QUESTION...
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Page 5: Safety Instruction
Safety instruction Swift KF4 is designed to be used conveniently on both indoor and outdoor work sites. Its use is easy and simple but make sure to read this instructions prior to prevent accidents and malfunctions before using Swift KF4. This user guide provides information necessary for safe operation. - Page 6 Refer to the following when using the battery. When an improper battery which is not provided by Ilsintech is used, it may incur smoke, damage of equipment, burn, injury or even death. Do not dispose the battery into fire.
- Page 7 Wear safety goggles when working on splicing. It is very dangerous if a piece of fiber chips get in skin or eye. Do not use Swift KF4 around high temperature or flame. It may incur injury or equipment damage. Caution for high temperature...
- Page 8 Swift KF4 should be accurately adjusted and treated in alignment. Do not give it a strong shock, either. Use a carry case to carry or to keep Swift KF4. The carry case keeps the equipment from humidity, vibration and shock during storage and transportation and prevents possible damage to KF4.
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Page 9: Product Specifications And Component
Product specifications and component 2.1 Product specifications Item Description Fiber alignment IPAAS clad alignment method Applicable fibers 0.25mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm Indoor cable Number of fiber core Single applicable Fiber diameter Clad diameter: 125 ㎛, Coating diameter: 150 ㎛~3mm Cleaved length 5.0mm~16mm Splice mode Splice mode: 300, Heater mode: 100... -
Page 10: Product Package
3,000 splices Terminals USB, RCA, external power(DC 12V vehicle cigar jack splice) 2.2 Product package 2.2.1 Standard package Item Model name Quantity Fusion splicer Swift KF4 Battery adapter FY1701000 Spare Electrodes EI-24 1 set Battery KF-3400 Cooling Tray CT-01(40mm) Cleaver... - Page 11 HF4-ST, HF4-LC, LS-900 (Choose one) Sleeve S09-C, S09, S30-C, S30 Sleeve clamp SC-01 Work belt WB-01 SOC connector SC, LC, FC, ST [See Ilsintech website.] External Power DC 12V Available for car cigar jack Work Table WK-02 Carry case Soft Case (ILST-SS03(L))
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Page 12: Product Outline
Product outline 3.1 Function buttons Button Description Press and hold about 1 second to turn the power ON/OFF. Press and hold about 1 second when power is on and splicer turns off. Move the cursor to the left. Move fiber on manual mode and adjusts camera’s focus. It loads stripping popup menu. -
Page 13: Component Name
3.2 Component name Sleeve heater Wind cover Monitor Battery... - Page 14 DC IN/CHARGE-IN Heater Heater cover...
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Page 15: Instructions For Use
Instructions for use The following is the initial screen of Swift KF4. For accurate splice result, splice mode and heater mode should be properly selected. Basic information on Swift KF4 is displayed on the initial screen. Check whether the proper mode is selected before splice. -
Page 16: Battery Charging
4.1.2 Battery charging Make sure you check the voltage, frequency and then the DC cable of AC/DC adaptor connects to the DC jack of the battery before charging the battery When the battery is fully charged, LED will turn green and power is disconnected, activating protection circuit to avoid overcharge. -
Page 17: How To Turn The Power On/Off
4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF To turn on the power of Swift KF4, press and hold about 1 second with the wind cover closed. After the entire functions including motors are initialized, the initial screen is subsequently displayed as follows. For accurate splice, splice mode and heater mode should be properly selected. -
Page 18: Kf4 Sleeve-Heater
4.3 KF4 Sleeve-Heater The sleeve heater of KF4 reinforces spliced point of the single fiber. The quality of fusion splicing on the fiber should be good. Fiber that sleeve tube is inserted to heater should be properly aligned and installed. Heater cover should be closed while heater is on. - Page 19 iii. After settling the fiber, turn on the heater by pressing . (Heating time 20sec) Remove the sleeve protected fiber by opening the cover when the cooling is completed. The better positioning of the fibers will shorten heating time...
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Page 20: Splice Procedure
4.4 Splice procedure The status and cleaved quality of the fiber can be monitored by using an image processing system by Swift KF4. For better splice result, however, visual inspection is required also. In auto mode, the splice procedure begins automatically as the wind cover is closed. -
Page 21: Removing The Spliced Fiber
Hold the fiber on the left and open the clamp on the left. Open the fiber clamp on the right. Hold both sides of spliced fiber and separate the fiber from Swift KF4 with care. 4.6 Heating protection sleeve Move spliced point to the center of the protecting sleeve. -
Page 22: Use Of Work Belt
4.7 Use of Work Belt The work belt of Swift KF4 is a type of auxiliary equipment that combines with its main body to facilitate working at a manhole, utility pole, etc. 4.7.1 Use of Work Belt Work belt components... -
Page 23: Maintenance Of Splice Quality
Maintenance of splice quality 5.1 Cleaning and Inspection before splice 5.1.1 V-Groove cleaning When the inside of V-Groove is contaminated, splice quality may deteriorate. Thus, it is important to regularly inspect and frequently clean the V-Groove as follows. Open the wind cover. ii. - Page 24 5.1.2 Pusher Block cleaning Pusher Block contamination incurs poor splice quality due to irregular pressure apply to the fibers Thus, it is important to frequently inspect and regularly clean it.
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Page 25: Regular Inspection And Cleaning
5.2 Regular inspection and cleaning To ensure splicing quality, regular inspection and cleaning is required. 5.2.1 Object lens cleaning Contamination on object lens’ surface disturbs the identification of fiber core location and consequently incurs high splice loss. Thus, 2 object lenses should be kept clean at all times. - Page 26 5.2.2 Electrodes replacement It is recommended to replace the electrodes after using appx 3,000 times. If the number of arc exceeds the replacing cycle, a message for electrodes replacement is displayed on the screen. Without electrodes replaced splice loss increases and the tensile force at the splicing point weakens.
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Page 27: Menu
Menu The main menu has 10 submenus. Press to load main menu. The 10 submenus can be selected by using or by directly pressing the screen. The main menu screen is as follows. Splicing Delete: Deletes splice mode. ... - Page 28 LCD brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Information Maintenance: Displays maintenance schedule. Sensor: Indicates temperature, pressure. Version: Shows the current version of product. Help: Consists of the following. Name of each part Cleaning and Inspection Cautions Contact Ilsintech...
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Page 29: Popup Menu
Popup Menu The purpose of the popup menu is to facilitate easy and quick access to the splice mode and heater mode. User can access the popup menu in various ways. [Displaying popup menu] Splice popup menu can be displayed the current splice mode by pressing on initial screen. - Page 30 [Splice popup menu] Adding splice mode Display splice popup menu by pressing on initial screen. Select an empty slot by pressing and then press iii. Select a splice mode to add up to the empty slot.
- Page 31 Deleting splice mode Select a mode to be deleted. Delete it by pressing...
- Page 32 [Heater popup menu] Adding heater mode Display heater popup menu by pressing on initial screen. Select an empty slot by pressing and then press Select a heater mode to add up to the empty slot.
- Page 33 Deleting heater mode Select a mode to be deleted. Delete it by pressing...
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Page 34: Splice
For MM fiber. Core diameter of MM fiber is about 50~62.5 µm Other splice modes are saved on the database of Swift KF4. New splice modes are currently being updated. Therefore, we Other recommend that users keep upgrading the equipment... - Page 35 6.1.1 Deletion First, select a splice mode by pressing and the selected . And then press mode is deleted. General modes no. 1~27 are unable to be deleted. 6.1.2 Replacement Select a splice mode to replace and press , and splice modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen.
- Page 36 6.1.3 Addition Press and splice modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a splice mode to add and press , and the mode is added. The newly added mode is located on the last number. Additions are unable to be made on general modes no. 1~27.
- Page 37 6.1.4 Edition Select a splice mode to edit with and press then different set values of the selected splice mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into the proper one.
- Page 38 [Set values editable within mode] General User Set value Description mode mode Displays the list of splice mode that is saved on the splicer data to facilitate the selection of a proper mode for use. Fiber Type Among splice modes saved on the Editable database, it copies a similar splice mode to use an editing function.
- Page 39 It sets location of fiber spliced at the Uneditab center of arc. When MFD of both fibers differs, do the sealing procedure by melting the smaller Gap set Pos MFD fiber more than the bigger MFD fiber. To heat the smaller MFD fiber more, splice loss can be lowered by moving the clearance location toward the bigger MFD fiber at the center of arc.
- Page 40 [Arc2 Power] is the second level of arc. Arc2 Power [Arc2 Power] is set in this area. It sets the time for [Arc2 Power]. It sets the time for [Arc2 Power]. [Arc time 2] is generally set as “OFF.” Arc2 Time It can set the arc time as a very long time period but when [Arc1 Time] and [Arc2 Time] exceed 30 seconds, the electrodes...
- Page 41 It designates the time period from the last Taper Wait of the advanced fiber amount to the beginning of pulling. Taper Speed It sets the fiber pulling speed. Taper Length It sets the fiber pulling time. It is the sum of the initially measured splice loss value and the increased loss.
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Page 42: Heater
6.2 Heater To display heater mode, press and then select “Heater” from the menu with button. It displays a screen to select the heater mode as follows. The selecting screen is equipped with various heater modes to facilitate the user’s easy selection and use of the heater mode. - Page 43 [Outline of heater mode] Set value Description Others 60mm Standard 60mm micro sleeve 40mm Standard 40mm micro sleeve 60mm IS-60 S-160 60mm micro sleeve 45mm IS-45 S-145 45mm micro sleeve 45mm Standard 45mm micro sleeve 34mm Standard 34mm micro sleeve 25mm Standard 25mm micro sleeve 20mm...
- Page 44 6.2.1 Deletion First, select a heater mode by pressing and the selected . And then press mode is deleted. General modes no. 1~16 cannot be deleted. 6.2.2 Replacement Select a heater mode to replace and press , and heater modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen.
- Page 45 6.2.3 Addition Press and heater modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a heater mode to add and press , and the mode is added. The newly added mode is located on the last number. Addition cannot be made on general modes no. 1~16.
- Page 46 6.2.4 Edition Select a heater mode to edit with and press and different set values of the selected heater mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into proper one. 6.2.5 Selection Press and the selected heater mode is saved on the memory and it is used upon operating the heater.
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Page 47: Splice Result
6.3 Splice result To display splice mode, press and then the “Splice result” menu with button. It displays a screen to select splice result menu. The splice result menu is equipped with various functions for a user to identify and delete splice result and images. - Page 48 6.4.2 Deletion of splice result All of the data and images can be deleted at one time.
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Page 49: Splice Operation
6.4 Option To display option menu, press and then select “option” menu with button. It displays a screen to select an option menu as follows. The option menu is equipped with various functions to provide a user with better environment for operation 6.4.1 Splice operation Splice operation consists of 4 sub-checkboxes. - Page 50 Password entry is required to release this restriction so a user should memorize the password. If a user forgets the password, he should send the equipment to Ilsintech to reset the password.
- Page 51 6.4.3 Password Password can be changed as follows. Enter the current password. The initial password is “1234”. Enter a new password. iii. Enter the new password again.
- Page 52 When the entered password does not match, the following message is shown and it goes back to the previous stage. A user should memorize the password. If a user forgets the password, he should send the equipment to Ilsintech to reset the password.
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Page 53: Calibration
6.5.1 Arc calibration Swift KF4 continuously checks if there is a change in temperature and the air pressure through each sensor. Based on such data, arc amount is automatically adjusted. A change in arc amount due to abrasion of the electrodes or the fiber splice, however, is not automatically adjusted. -
Page 54: Diagnostic Test
user cannot arbitrarily change it. Upon arc amount calibration, SM fiber should be used. Put a prepared SM fiber on splicer. Press as follows. iii. When arc calibration completes, the following screen is displayed. If it is necessary to stop the arc even before the arc calibration is completed, it immediately stops when pressing 6.5.2 Diagnostic test... - Page 55 The diagnostic test is a function to facilitate dust examination, LED examination and motor test and calibration at a time. Test item Description Dust testing Conducts dust test without fiber. LED testing Conducts LED test without fiber. Motor testing Conducts motor test Heater testing Conducts heater test...
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Page 56: Motor Drive
6.5.3 Motor drive Motor drive checks whether the motor operates normally in manual mode. Remove the fiber from the splicer. Select “Motor drive” with button. iii. Change the motor selection by pressing . The name of the selected motor is indicated at the top of the screen. Operate the motor in a direction wanted by pressing Motor Makes fiber go bottom... -
Page 57: Motor Calibration
Put the fiber on the splicer. Select “Motor calibration” with button. If an error message is displayed after testing, immediately contact Ilsintech. iii. End the calibration by pressing... -
Page 58: Electrodes
6.6 Electrodes To display electrodes mode, press and then select “ELEC” menu with button. It displays a screen to select electrodes menu as follows. For using the splicer, it should be regularly cleaned due to electrodes abrasion and precipitation of silica oxide. - Page 59 6.6.1 Electrodes Stabilize Arcing can sometimes become unstable due to surroundings and consequently, the splice loss may increase. As it takes a long time to stabilize arcing when the splicer is located at low or high elevations, it is particularly important to wait for the electrodes inside to be stabilized.
- Page 60 After stabilizing the electrodes, the arc calibration should be conducted again.
- Page 61 6.6.2 Electrodes Replace It is recommended to replace an electrodes when the number of arc reaches 3,000 times. When it exceeds the preset number of times for replacement, a message informing electrodes replacement is displayed. 6.6.3 Electrodes Caution The number of times to inform electrodes replacement is set on this menu. It is recommended to replace an electrodes when its use reaches 3,000 times.
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Page 62: Setting
6.7 Setting To display setting mode, press and then select “Setting” menu with button. It displays a screen to select setting menu as follows. 6.7.1 Language A screen to select a language is dispalyed. -
Page 63: Power Save
A screen to set the time and date is displayed. 6.7.3 Power Save Power save is an important function used in order to save energy. As it extends a user’s operation time when operating Swift KF4 with a battery, it is recommended to use “Power Save”. - Page 64 6.7.4 Monitor When Swift KF4 is not used for a preset time period, the LCD screen automatically turns off. With the push of any button, the screen turns on again 6.7.5 Splicer When Swift KF4 is not used for the preset time period, power is automatically turned off.
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Page 65: Lcd Brightness
6.7.6 Volume It adjusts the loudness of the buzzer sound. 6.7.7 LCD Brightness It adjusts LCD Brightness. -
Page 66: Information
6.8 Information To display information mode, press and select “INFO” menu with button. It displays a screen to select information menu as follows. This menu provides information for maintenance. 6.8.1 Maintenance Press “Maintenance” and it displays the screen below. Item Description Describes the date of the equipment’s manufacture. - Page 67 6.8.2 Sensor Press the “Sensor” and it displays the screen below. Splicer has sensors to check the temperature, air pressure 6.8.3 Version Press “Version” and it displays the screen below. The version can be upgraded easily by connecting to a PC and using the DataSync program (PC Program).
- Page 68 6.8.4 Help Press “Help” and it displays the screen below. Item Description The Name of Part Names of each component on Swift KF4 Clean and Inspection Cleaning and inspection method Warnings Important warnings A/S Contact List Contact information for warranty...
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Page 69: Error Message
Error message Too Dirty Fiber It is an error message generated when the fiber prepared for splicing contains foreign substances exceeding a normal level. Solution: Repeat splice after cleaning the fiber. 7.2 Replace Fiber. It is an error message generated when the fiber is not located in the right location or there is a foreign substance on the object lens or reflector. -
Page 70: Too Long Fiber
Clean the object lens and reflector. Conduct LED test. If an error occurs upon performing the LED test, contact Ilsintech. 7.4 Fiber Over Angle It is an error message generated when the cleaved angle of the fiber is measured as bigger than the limit. -
Page 71: Loss Limit Over
7.5 Loss Limit Over. It is an error message generated when the estimated loss value is bigger than the preset loss factor limit. Solution: Check the loss factor limit. 7.6 Fiber Thin Error It is an error message generated when the spliced point becomes thinner than the standard after splicing. -
Page 72: Bubble Error
7.8 Bubble error It is an error message generated when there are bubbles or spots being generated on spliced point after splicing. Solution: Examine the fiber cleaver. Clean the V-Groove. Examine the electrodes. 7.9 Cleaved Surface Error It is an error message generated when the cut surface of fiber is of poor quality. Solution: Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. -
Page 73: Splicing Problem Solving
Splicing problem solving 8.1 When loss is high Any dust or foreign substance on the fiber surface may incur poor splice. Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust from being ... -
Page 74: Abnormal Splicing Operation
Open the wind cover again and then close. If discontinues, open the wind cover, press and then turn off the power. Then contact Ilsintech. The error message “Too Long Fiber” is continuously generated. Turn off the power and contact Ilsintech. ... -
Page 75: Problem Occurrence And Question
Problem occurrence and question 9.1 Power Power is not turned on by pressing Check whether the screen is turned off with the switch being pressed for about 1 second. Cannot continue splicing after several times of splices even with the ... -
Page 76: Splice
Splice loss varies depending on cleaving angle, arc condition and cleanliness level of fiber. Splice loss is still high or irregular even after implementing the above recovery measures, contact to Ilsintech. Annual maintenance is required to keep splice optimal quality. Monitor is suddenly turned off. -
Page 77: Sleeve Heater
Stop the heater by pressing , turn the power off and then contact Ilsintech. If the protecting sleeve melts and it sticks to the heater cover, remove it by pushing it with a cotton swab. I’d like to initialize heater mode’s heating condition. - Page 78 Splice mode’s arc amount does not change even after [Arc calibration]. The internal standard arc amount is calibrated. Therefore, the arc amount of each splice mode does not change. I forgot the password. Contact Ilsintech. ...
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Page 79: Warranty And Repair
When a problem is incurred during the term of guarantee, the product is to be repaired or exchanged free of charge by Ilsintech’s own judgment. When a flaws or damages are incurred for any of the reasons listed below, the repair expense may be charged to the customer even under warranty. -
Page 80: Transportation
10.2 Transportation As Swift KF4 is a high-precision device, please send it along in the carry case to protect it from humidity, vibration and shock. When requesting the product repair, send its components as well by putting them in the carry case. -
Page 81: Product Warranty
Product Warranty Product name SWIFT KF4 Manufacture no. Date of purchase Tel. Name Customer Address Warranty 1. This product is manufactured through strict quality management and inspection. over defective parts 2. This product guaranteed for one year from its date of purchase.
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