QUBIX QFS6C User Manual

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USER MANUAL

Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer

QFS6C

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.

ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE.

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Page 1 USER MANUAL Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer QFS6C PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT. ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE.
Page 2: Warning And Caution
If necessary, please contact us via email: supporto.tecnico@qubix.it. Usage video guide Using the QR code below or the following link https://utm.guru/uiqi6, you can access the video guide specially created for the QFS6C splicer in which the following topics are explained: • Setup operations;...
Page 3 Follow all safety instructions Read and understand all safety instructions Stop using it when it malfunctions Contact your supplier or QUBIX service centers for repair as soon as possible. Instruction Manual Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine. Store this...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Not taking any safety precautions or not following the instructions will violate the safety standards of design, manufacturing and application of these instruments. In no case will QUBIX bear the responsibilities for consequences incurred by violation of the following instructions.
Page 5: Safety Terms Used In This Manual
Follow all safety instructions. b) Stop using it when it malfunctions and ask your supplier or QUBIX service centers for repair as soon as possible. c) Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine.
Page 6 Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet. Splicer is damaged or dropped. If this occurs, ask your supplier or QUBIX service centers for repair. Leaving the splicer in a damaged state may cause equipment failure, electric shock or fire and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Page 7 QFS6C uses a three-prong (core) AC cord that contains an earthed ground safety mechanism. The splicer MUST be grounded. Use only the supplied three-prong (core) AC power cord.
Page 8 Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in skin burn. Do not place the splicer in an unstable or unbalanced position. The splicer may QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. v...
Page 9 The equipment must be repaired or adjusted by a qualified technician or engineer. Incorrect repair may cause fire or electric shock. Should any problems arise, please contact your supplier or QUBIX. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. vi...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
1. Components of Splicer ................3 Our Splicer ..................... 3 2. Description and Function of Splicer ............4 Top Side of QFS6C ................5 Front Side of QFS6C ................6 Back Side of QFS6C ................7 Keypad of QFS6C ..................7 Basic Operation ....................
Page 11 Common Problems and Troubleshooting ............40 Warranty Information ..................42 1. Terms of Warranty ................. 42 2. Exclusions ....................42 2. 3. Returning Instruments ..............42 4. Product disposal ..................423 5. Contacting Customer Service .............. 465 QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. viii...
Page 12: Introduction
See the packing list for details.  Product unpacking inspection QUBIX QFS6C optical fiber fusion splicer is a product carefully developed and produced, and it has passed strict quality control procedures such as mechanical, electronic and optical inspection before leaving the factory.
Page 13: Description Of Products
Introduction Description of Products QUBIX QFS6C Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer is for fiber fusion with low splice loss and ensures splice long-time stabilization. Splice loss depends on certain conditions like fiber preparation, splicing parameters, fiber condition, variation after splicing and etc.
Page 14: Description Of Products
Description of Products Description of Products 1. Components of Splicer  Our Splicer QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 3...
Page 15: Description And Function Of Splicer
Description of Products 2. Description and Function of Splicer QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 4...
Page 16: Top Side Of Qfs6C
Description of Products  Top Side of QFS6C QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 5...
Page 17: Front Side Of Qfs6C
Description of Products  Front Side of QFS6C QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 6...
Page 18: Back Side Of Qfs6C
Description of Products  Back Side of QFS6C  Keypad of QFS6C Left keypad Right keypad QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 7...
Page 19 Description of Products Screen Search LCD brightness Main menu Heat Discharge Reset Help Splice Down QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 8...
Page 20: Basic Operation
Basic Operation 1. About Power  Inserting Power Supply into Splicer QFS6C can be powered by external power adaptor and power supply unit. a) Inserting power supply unit Insert power unit into Power unit dock until it clicks into place.
Page 21: Lcd Brightness Adjustment
When the external environment changes or is different, the display brightness may not be able to meet specific needs. In the “Ready” interface after splicer is powered on, press to enter, press button to adjust LCD brightness; press execute to confirm. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 10...
Page 22: Fiber Preparation
B. Stripping and Cleaning Fiber Strip fiber's outer coat 30 to 40 mm from its tip with a stripping tool. Clean the fiber with alcohol (Purity ≥99%) impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue thoroughly. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 11...
Page 23: Fiber Cleaving
Hold fiber with fingers and close sheath clamp so that the fiber does not move. Make sure the fiber is placed in the bottom of the v-grooves. If fiber is not placed properly, reload fiber. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 12...
Page 24 Close wind protector. To assure a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the QFS6C. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.
Page 25  Splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts. This is considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss.  To change threshold for estimated splice loss or cleave angle, see [Splice Mode] for details. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 14...
Page 26: Heating Protection Sleeve
 Open tube heater lids and remove protected fiber from the tube heater. Apply some tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater.  Visually inspect the finished sleeve to verify no bubbles or debris/dust is present in the sleeve. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407 Pag. 15...
Page 27: Menu Operation
“Data”, “Splice Setting Menu”, and “Setting Menu” as shown below: 1. Splice Mode Menu A. Splice Mode In the main menu item in the figure above, select the fusion mode option and click to enter, as shown in the figure below: QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 28: Database
Multiple splicing modes can be edited by the user. 2~240 B. Edit Splice Mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. In [Select Splice Mode] menu, press button to enter “Edit Splice Mode” and modify splice mode as shown above: QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 29 Mode Title2 characters. Title2 is displayed at the [Splice Mode Select] menu. Set cleave limit. An error message is displayed if the cleave Cleave Limit angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 30: Heater Mode
A. Select Heater Mode In “Splice Mode Menu”, press button to select “Select Heater Mode”, press button to enter as shown below: Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 31 Sets Finish Temp (Finish Temperature). When heater approaches this temperature the buzzer beeps announcing the sleeve is cooled down and is ready to be taken out of the heater. In “Select Heater Menu”, press button to enter “Heater Mode Edit” menu as shown below: QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 32 Editable display information for heating mode Mode Title 2 page Heating Time 0-240 s adjustable Heating Control Long tube, medium tube, micro tube Center Heating 100-255° adjustable Temperature Both sides Heating 100-255° adjustable Temperature Cooling Time 0-100 s adjustable QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 33: Splice Set
Press button to modify the parameter and press button to confirm. 4. Data Save QFS6C stores up to 20480 splicing results. In “Splice Memory” menu, operator can review saved results or delete saved results. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 34: Set Menu
Menu Operation 5. Set Menu This menu is used to change language and power save settings. etc. Press button to select “Management Menu”, press button to enter, as shown below: QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 35 Menu Operation A. Language In “Set”, press button to select “Language”, press button to enter as shown below: Press button to select the target language and press button to confirm. B. Beep switch QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 36 Menu Operation C. Screen direction D. Lcd switch QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 37 (0 – 20 minutes adjustable). LED indicator turns on after Power Save is enabled, pressing any key to turn back on the LCD monitor. Splicer can also automatically turn off after certain period of time without operation (0 – 20 minutes adjustable). QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 38 Menu Operation QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 39 Menu Operation G. LCD brightness H. Set calendar QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 40 Menu Operation Sensor value J. Load Default K. Software Version Upgrade This function is for users to upgrade the software by downloading the latest software version released by QUBIX. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 41 In the splicer setting menu, open the update option through , select  the firmware, select the firmware file to be upgraded through , and start the upgrade through . After the upgrade is completed, it will automatically shut down and restart to use normally QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 42 Menu Operation L. Password QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 43: Maintenance Menu
Menu Operation 6. Maintenance Menu QFS6C has the ability to perform routine maintenance, in “Maintenance” Menu, operator can Arc Calibration, Motor Drive, Screen Adjust, replace electrodes and stabilize electrodes. A. Discharge correction This function is mainly to automatically adjust the discharge coefficient according to the user's current area.
Page 44: Motor Drive
: left advance, right advance, X axis, Y axis, upper lens and lower lens. Change the motor driving speed by where the value shown in [xx] represents the number of driving steps. Implement the drive motor through : verify the normality of the motor. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 45: Motor Calibration
In the menu interface, select the "Maintenance" option, click to enter, and select "Motor calibration" to perform this operation. After “Motor Calibration”, the motor position will be adjusted automatically, and some “Motor Failure” errors will be resolved to resume normal work. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 46 D. Display adjustment Change the image display position with display adjustment. In the menu interface, select the "Maintenance" option, click to enter, and select "Display adjustment calibration" to perform this operation. You need to place the cut fiber properly. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 47 In the menu interface, select the "Maintenance" option, click button to confirm the entry, and select "Replace the electrode" to perform this operation. As shown below: Follow the instructions of this machine and follow the steps to replace the QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 48 "stabilizing electrode" operation can be performed to make the electrode needle in a stable working state. During the stabilization of the electrode, discharge correction is performed continuously until the stabilization of the electrode is completed. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 49 Menu Operation G. Hardware Select debug mode and user mode. If you need to use it, please use it under the guidance of the factory technicians. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 50 Menu Operation QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 51: Common Problems And Troubleshooting
The discharge intensity is intensity] and / or too low. increase [discharge time]. Check the working Bad fiber end-face. condition of the fiber Dust burning cleaver Clean the fiber Insufficient fiber cleaning. thoroughly or increase the [clean discharge time] QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 52 [fiber advance amount] When different fibers (different diameters) or multimode fibers are spliced, sometimes a vertical line is generated at the splicing point, which does not affect the splicing results, such as splice loss and joint strength. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 53: Warranty Information
 Misuse, negligence, or accident  Consumptive parts (e.g. batteries, connectors/holders, adapters, cleaning tools, cases, chargers) QUBIX reserves the right to make changes to any of its products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units. 3. Returning Instruments...
Page 54  Activate the RMA procedure by following the instructions provided by your QUBIX distributor or QUBIX Customer Service by completing the necessary service activation forms and providing a description of the problem.  Ensure that the RMA procedure has been authorized and add a copy of the authorization document to the shipment.
Page 55: Product Disposal
Adequate separate collection for the subsequent initiation of the disused equipment and batteries/accumulators for recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps to avoid possible negative effects on the environment and health and promotes the reuse, recycling and/or recovery of the materials of which they are composed. QUBIX S.p.A. 2040380-MAN-ENG-2407...
Page 56 Illegal disposal of equipment, batteries and accumulators by the user will result in the application of penalties under current legal regulations. QUBIX S.p.A., in implementation of the above, has activated all procedures for the marketing of EEE equipped with removable batteries of the brands for which it...
Page 57: Contacting Customer Service
Warranty Information 5. Contacting Customer Service Please check our web site (www.qubix.it) for updates to this manual and additional application information. If you need technical or sales support, please contact QUBIX technical support. QUBIX S.p.A.: Address: Via Canada 22/A, Padova, ITALY...