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KSP75-FP-005468(2) ARC FUSION SPLICER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SpliceMate Mass Fiber Splice Type 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.
Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions for Safe Operation......1 Introduction ................6 Introduction ................6 Description of Products ............8 1. Splicer and Accessories ..................... 8 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ............9 3. Splicer Description and Functions................. 10 4.
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Table of Contents Maintenance Menu............... 56 1. Replace Electrodes ....................56 2. Stabilizing Electrodes....................58 3. Clearing Arc Count ....................58 4. Set Calendar......................58 5. Sensor Value ......................58 6. Diagnostic Test Function..................59 7. Dust Check ....................... 60 8.
Warning and Caution has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers for SpliceMat telecommunications. Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications. Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Follow all safety instructions The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to Read and understand all safety...
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Warning and Caution WARNINGS Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heating occurs. •...
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Warning and Caution WARNINGS Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation. Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if they come into contact with the eye, skin, or are ingested. Properly connect the AC power cord to the splicer (inlet) and wall socket (outlet).
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Warning and Caution CAUTIONS Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high. Possible equipment failure may result. Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. These surfaces are very hot and touching may result in burns.
Introduction with PAS technology is designed for splicing a variety of optical fiber SpliceMat ribbons and single fibers. Its small size and light weight make it suitable for any operating environment. It is easy to operate and splices quickly while maintaining low splice loss.
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Introduction Useful functions Change of operating direction has the ability to SpliceMat operate when the monitor is in the front or rear of the splicer. The figure to the right shows the operation when the monitor is positioned to the rear. To change the monitor position, refer to “Change of Operating Direction”...
Description of Products 3. Splicer Description and Functions Wind protector Tube heater Release Knob USB port* Power unit dock LCD monitor V-groove Electrode Objective lens Electrode cover Holder guide Guide pin Electrode Wind protector LEDs Fiber Clamp * The USB port is mainly used for upgrading the software. Disconnect the USB cable before starting the splice operation.
Description of Products 4. key function Description Ma k/ Name To turn on/off the power. Power To adjust the brightness of the monitor screen at the ready state. Up/Down these arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the items at the menu state, or to change the value or letter of the discharge conditions and comments.
Basic Operation 1. Inserting Power Supply into Splicer For AC operation, use the AC adapter (ADC-10) with the DC adapter (DCA-02) installed in the splicer. For battery operation, use the detachable battery (BTR-07). The Power Unit Dock, located on the splicer body, can accommodate both power supplies (DCA-02 and BTR-07).
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Basic Operation How to charge the battery Insert Insert 1.Connect the AC adapter (ADC-10) 2. Insert a battery pack in each slot. to the battery charger (BTC-04). The charge LED turns ON (Red The POWER LED turns ON (green LED) and battery charging begins. 3.
Basic Operation 2. Turning splicer "ON" Press . The READY screen is displayed after all the motors reset to their initial positions. The power source type is then identified. If operating on battery, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Monitor Angle Adjust the monitor angle to comfortably see the screen.
Basic Operation 3. Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber ribbon coating with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip. If the fibers are not cleaned properly, dust particulates from the fiber ribbon coating surface can enter the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase.
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Basic Operation 5-2. Stripping and cleaning fiber Open the clamp and top cover of the hot jacket stripper and set the fiber Clamp holder on the holder base of the stripper. Close the clamp and top cover. Fiber Holder Holder Base Hold firmly during heating Close the top cover Firmly...
Basic Operation 6. When using single fiber 6-1. Stripping and cleaning fiber Strip the outer coating 24 to 35 mm from its tip with a stripping tool. Clean the bare fiber thoroughly with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue. Use a fresh gauze or wipe for each fiber.
Basic Operation 7. Fiber Cleaving (1) To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper. Cutting lever Stopper (2) Push the slide button until it locks. (3) Set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver. (4) Press down the cutting lever. (5) Release the pressure on the cutting lever.
Basic Operation 8. Loading fibers into the splicer (1) Open the wind protector. (2) Place left and right fiber holders on the guide pins. Ribbon Fiber Guide Pins Fiber Holder Electrode • Be careful to not touch the prepared fiber tips to maintain fiber end-face quality.
Basic Operation 9. Splicing procedure To ensure a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the . However, there are some cases when the image processing SpliceMat system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection by the operator is often necessary for better splicing yield.
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Basic Operation (3) After measuring the cleave angle, etc., press the key and an arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. (4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors, such as MFD, stated in the next page. These factors are taken into account to estimate splice loss.
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Basic Operation Error Mark When there is any error, below error mark appears in monitor. Gap Dif. Cleave Thin Left Right Offset Shape Bubble Loss Left Right Splice loss increase : Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Combustion Bad fiber end-face Check the cleaver quality Dust still present...
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Basic Operation (5) Storing splicing results Splicing results can be stored in memory. Follow the storing procedure below. • After the 1400th result is stored, the 1401st splice result is written over the 1st result. Storing results automatically (No comment) The splice result is automatically stored in memory when is pressed upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen or when the wind protector is opened...
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Basic Operation [FINISH] State Select Select [Storage/Comment Input] [Memory Storage Cancel] or “Cover opened” Automatic storage Storage Storage with same comment cancel with comment input No data storage Data storage...
Basic Operation 10. Removing spliced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind protector. (1) Open the lids of the tube heater. (2) Open wind protector. The splicer performs the proof test. (3) Hold the left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind protector and open the lid of left fiber holder.
Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. 1-1. Arc Power Calibration Refer to [Arc Calibration] (Page 42). 1-2. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss.
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Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1-3. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp Cotton swab chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.
Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2. Periodic Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality, periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended. 2-1. Cleaning Objective Lenses If the surface of the objective lens becomes dirty, incorrect observation of the fiber position may occur, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation.
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Blade lock screw Bottom view Adjuster lock Blade Replacement screw After the circular blade has been raised 3 times and rotated through all positions (a total of approximately 48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor.
Splice Menu 1. Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the following splicing parameters. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating. •...
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Splice Menu Splice Mode Description This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode; then the fibers are automatically spliced. This splice mode can splice standard NZDS fiber(ITU-T G.655). NZ AUTO The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc current accordingly.
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Splice Menu 1-1. Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for the type of fiber to be spliced. READY (1) Press at [READY], [PAUSE], or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Splice Mode Menu] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
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Splice Menu 1-2. Creating or erasing a splice mode Select the “BLANK” in the How to create a splice mode [Select Splice Mode] There are 5 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all Fiber type the other modes are displayed select menu [BLANK].
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Splice Menu 1-3. Editing a splice mode Select Splice Mode Menu Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters, do the Edit Splice Mode Menu following: (1) In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move the cursor to a splice mode to...
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Splice Menu AUTO mode Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes. The AUTO mode consists of [AUTO], [SM AUTO], [NZ AUTO], [DS AUTO], and [MM AUTO]. Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for these modes to simplify the operation.
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Splice Menu Standard mode The standard mode consists of [SM], [NZ], [DS], and [MM] modes. These are in the user-selectable database. The user has the freedom to select from a series of pre-loaded splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
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Splice Menu Parameter Description Sets the overlap amount of the fibers at the fiber stuffing stage. Relatively small [Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is low, Overlap while relatively large [Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is high. Arc Power Sets Arc power.
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Splice Menu How to input a Mode title / Comments / Password The character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password. (1) Move the cursor by pressing and press to input the selected character. If an incorrect character is entered, move the cursor and press to highlight the...
There are 10 user-programmable heating modes. Select the one best suited for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in the database area for reference. Copy the appropriate mode and paste it to the user-programmable area.
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Splice Menu 2-1. Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. (1) Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Splice Select the [Select Heater Mode] Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is in the [Splice Menu] displayed.
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Splice Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Sets sleeve type. List of all heater modes are displayed. Select a mode Sleeve type in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title1 monitor during the splicing/heating process.
Splice Menu 3. Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.
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Splice Menu (4) The calibration result is displayed after completion. Select [Arc Calibration] “Test Finished” message in the [Splice Menu] Arc power and splicing position calibration were successfully completed. Press Arc calibration to exit. “Test Again” message The arc power and splicing position calibration were completed but further calibration is strongly...
Splice Menu 4. Splice Option Common parameters for all splicing and tube heating modes can be set. Select [Splice Option] (1) Select [Splice Option] in [Splice in the [Splice Menu] Menu] to display [Splice Option] menu. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. Splice Option (3) Press to change values, and press...
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Splice Menu Parameter Description Ignore Splice Error Offset Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message “Offset Error”, “Gap Error”, “Cleave Angle Error” is disregarded. Cleave Loss Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally Bubble finishing its operation even if the message “Loss Error,”...
Splice Menu 5. Splice Result This splicer stores up to 1400 splicing results. See [Splicing procedure] (Page 20) for detail. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. AUTO mode Standard mode...
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Splice Menu 5-1. Displaying splicing results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. • Data stored in the splicer memory can be download by USB to a PC. Consult your nearest sales agency to learn how. (1) Select [Splice Memory] in [Splice Menu].
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Splice Menu 5-2. Clearing splicing results in memory. (1) Select [Clear Splice Memory] at [Splice Memory] menu to display [Memory clear] menu. Clearing all splicing results in memory Clear selected splicing results in memory (2) Move cursor to [Clear (2) Move cursor to [Clear Partial All Memory] and press Memory] and press to display...
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Splice Menu Select the [Clear Splice Memory] in the [Splice Memory] Clear selected splicing results in Clear all splicing memory results in memory Select the Select the [Clear All Memory] [Clear Partial Memory] Input specific number (begin-number and end-number) of the splice result(s) to be cleared by pressing to enter.
Management Menu This menu is used to change settings in detail or for an administrator to limit functions available for an operator to select or change. Splice Menu Management Menu Parameter Description Sets a language to be displayed on the screen. Select a Language language to be displayed.
Management Menu 1. Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with default settings for "Monitor Front" operation. This can be changed to "Monitor Rear" operation. When [Monitor Position] is changed, the direction of the arrow keys is reversed. Changing monitor position (1) Select a monitor position in [Monitor Position] menu and turn off splicer and change the monitor angle.
Management Menu 2. Power Save This function is important for battery conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be reduced. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit and can be programmed to utilize difference power save settings for different power supplies.
Management Menu 3. Menu Lock / Power On Option / Other Option (1) Select [Power On Option], [Menu Lock], or [Other Option] in the [Management Menu]. The password input screen is displayed. (2) Input Password. Refer to [Password] (Page 38) on how to input password. (3) Change a parameter value.
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Management Menu 3-2. Power On Option Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) 15 (Opening Title2) Opening Title2 To edit Title, refer to Page 38 [Title] on how to input title.
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Management Menu 3-3. Other Option Sets other parameters other than what are in [Power On Setting] and [Menu Lock Setting] menus. Parameter Descriptions System Settings Changes the password to access the [Power On Option], [Menu Lock], [Other Option], [Password Lock from] menus. Maximum Characters : 8 Password At the time of shipment from factory, the password is set at...
Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. Management Menu Splice Menu 1. Replace Electrodes Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica buildup. It is recommended that the electrodes be replaced after 1,000 arc discharges.
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Maintenance Menu (i) Remove the electrode cover (ii) Loosen screw located on electrode fixture. (iii) Take the electrode from the V-groove. (4) Clean the new electrodes with alcohol-impregnated clean gauze or lint-free tissue and install them in the splicer. (i) Place the new electrode with the electrode collar lightly pressed against the V-groove.
Maintenance Menu 2. Stabilizing Electrodes In the event of a sudden change in environmental conditions or after cleaning electrodes, the arc power sometimes becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice losses. When the splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, for example, it takes time for the arc power to stabilize.
Maintenance Menu 6. Diagnostic Test Function has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to SpliceMat perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of trouble with splicer operation. Operation Procedure (1) The following checks will be made.
Maintenance Menu 7. Dust Check During normal splicing, the splicer observes fibers through image acquisition and processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras, lenses and wind protector LEDs disturb normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they will cause trouble for fiber splicing.
Maintenance Menu 9. Arc Discharge The arc discharge in the splicer can be manually operated. During splicing, the arc discharge can also be operated by calling this menu in the [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state. (1) Pressing , arc discharge is performed. 10.
Error Message List Press when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: • If an error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. •...
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Error Message List Error Error Message Reason Solution Code • Dust or dirt is on the •Completely prepare the fiber L-Too Dusty fiber surface. again (strip, clean and cleave). Fiber • Dust or dirt is on the • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean objective lens or the the lens or the LED if dust or dirt R-Too Dusty...
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Error Message List Error Error Message Reason Solution Code L-Mismatch • Mis-selection of splice • Select the appropriate splice Fiber Count mode (number of fibers) mode. R-Mismatch Fiber Count LR-Mismatch Fiber Count • Prepare the fiber (stripping, • Some fibers are broken. Mismatch cleaning, and cleaving) again.
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Error Message List Error Error Message Reason Solution Code • Assure the electrodes are in proper position. No Arc Arc Discharge did not occur. • Replace the electrodes. Discharge • Consult your nearest sales agency. X-Camera Trouble Y-Camera The Camera may be Consult your nearest...
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Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the Large end-face. blade is worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave [Cleave Limit] is Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
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Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message • Check that the electrodes are in proper Arc Discharge is position. Discharge delayed • Execute the [Stabilize Electrode] function. Delayed • Replace the electrodes. Calibrate the arc power with the [Arc Inadequate arc power Calibration] function.
Questions and Troubleshooting 1. Power Supply (1) Power does not turn off when pressing • Press and hold the key for 2 or 3 seconds. (2) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack • If the power saving function is not enabled, the battery power degrades faster. Refer to [Power Save] (Page 52).
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Questions and Troubleshooting (3) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss • Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector LEDs, and objective lenses. Refer to [Maintenance of Splicing Quality] (Page 26). • Replace the electrodes. Refer to [Electrode Replacement] (Page 28). •...
Questions and Troubleshooting (10) Method to set Pause and to display Cleave Angle, Gap Dif., and Offset • Refer to [Splice Option] (Page 44). (11) Mismatch between Estimated splice loss and Actual splice loss • The estimated loss is a calculated loss, so it can be used for reference only. •...
Questions and Troubleshooting (3) Method to set parameters of Splice or Heater mode from a PC • To set or change the parameters, contact your nearest sales agency. (4) Forgot password • Contact your nearest sales agency. 5. Other Functions (1) Method to execute [Dust Check] automatically after turning power on •...
The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. will provide a warranty replacement of the AC adapter only one time. In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period, Fujikura Ltd.
Guarantee and Contact Address 2. Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the nearest sales agency or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax.
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