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THORLABS Vytran FFS2000 Series User Manual (92 pages)

Fiber Splicer

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

6
Chapter 2 Safety

7
Chapter 3 Description

9
- Introduction
  
  9
- System Overview
  
  9
  - Gas Supply
    9
  - Computer
    10
- Standard Features
  
  10
- Standard Accessories
  
  10
- System Overview
  
  11
Chapter 4 Setup

21
- Initialize
  
  21
Chapter 5 Software

22
- Software Interface
  
  22
- Menu Bar
  
  22
  - File
    23
  - View
    23
  - Configuration
    23
  - Fiber Preparation
    24
  - Splice
    24
  - Proof Test
    25
  - Recoat
    25
  - Reset
    25
  - Execute
    25
  - Help
    25
- Txrx Command Toolbar
  
  25
- Camera Toolbar
  
  26
- Processes Toolbar
  
  26
- Macro Toolbar
  
  26
- Quick Open File Toolbar
  
  26
- Main Toolbar
  
  26
- Movement Control Bar
  
  28
- Camera Image
  
  28
- Status Bar
  
  30
- Initialization and Shutdown
  
  30
- Failure
  
  30
- Splice Properties
  
  31
  - Multi Stage Splice Properties
    32
Chapter 6 Fiber Preparation

37
- Loading the Fiber
  
  37
- Coating Removal
  
  38
  - Setting up
    38
  - Soaking Procedure (Chemo-Mechanical Only)
    39
  - Stripping Procedure
    40
  - Diagnostics
    42
- Cleaning the Fiber
  
  44
  - Setting up
    44
  - Cleaning Procedure
    44
  - Diagnostics
    45
- Cleaving the Fiber
  
  45
  - Setting up
    45
  - Cleaving Procedure
    45
  - Diagnostics
    46
Chapter 7 Splicing the Fiber

48
- Introduction
  
  48
  - Filament Fusion
    48
  - Fire Polish
    48
- Setting up
  
  48
  - Splice Settings
    49
- Splicing and Fire Polishing Procedure
  
  49
  - Preparing the Splice Station
    49
  - Loading the Fibers
    50
- Splice Routine
  
  52
  - Fiber Alignment Methods
    52
  - Splice Method
    52
- Guidelines for Achieving a High Strength Splice
  
  53
- Diagnostics
  
  54
Chapter 8 Recoat

56
- Manual Injection System
  
  56
- Setting up
  
  56
- Priming the Remote Manual Injection System
  
  57
- Fiber Recoating Procedures
  
  58
  - Positioning the Fiber
    58
  - Injecting the Acrylate
    58
  - Curing the Coating
    58
- Diagnostics
  
  59
Chapter 9 Proof Test (Item #S FFS2000PT and FFS2000WS)

61
- Setting up
  
  61
- Proof Testing
  
  61
  - Loading the Fiber
    61
  - Adjusting the Proof Test Cycle
    62
  - Proof Testing
    63
- Diagnostics
  
  64
Chapter 10 Shutting down and Storage

65
- Shutting down
  
  65
- Storage and Transportation
  
  65
Chapter 11 Maintenance

66
- Planned Maintenance
  
  66
- Fiber Holding Block
  
  66
- Strip/Cleave Station
  
  69
- Splice Station
  
  76
  - Clean Mirror
    76
  - Check/Clean Graphite V-Grooves
    77
  - Replace Filament
    77
  - Filament Calibration
    79
- Recoat Station
  
  79
  - Check/Replace Recoat Bulb
    79
  - Remove/Align Recoat Assembly
    80
  - Flush Recoat System
    81
- Soak / Clean Station
  
  82
  - Replace Indicator Bulb
    82
  - Replace Solvents
    82
- Proof Test Station
  
  84
  - Replace Proof Test Grip
    84
Chapter 12 Specifications

85
- Common Specifications
  
  85
- FFS2000PM Specifications
  
  86
- FFS2000 Specifications
  
  86
- FFS2000PT Specifications
  
  86
- FS2000WS Specifications
  
  87
Chapter 13 Regulatory

90
Chapter 14 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

91

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THORLABS Vytran FFS2000 Series User Manual (92 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

Chapter 2 Safety

Chapter 3 Description

Introduction

System Overview

Standard Features

Standard Accessories

System Overview

Chapter 4 Setup

Initialize

Chapter 5 Software

Software Interface

Menu Bar

Txrx Command Toolbar

Camera Toolbar

Processes Toolbar

Macro Toolbar

Quick Open File Toolbar

Main Toolbar

Movement Control Bar

Camera Image

Status Bar

Initialization and Shutdown

Failure

Splice Properties

Chapter 6 Fiber Preparation

Loading the Fiber

Coating Removal

Cleaning the Fiber

Cleaving the Fiber

Chapter 7 Splicing the Fiber

Introduction

Setting up

Splicing and Fire Polishing Procedure

Splice Routine

Guidelines for Achieving a High Strength Splice

Diagnostics

Chapter 8 Recoat

Manual Injection System

Setting up

Priming the Remote Manual Injection System

Fiber Recoating Procedures

Diagnostics

Chapter 9 Proof Test (Item #S FFS2000PT and FFS2000WS)

Setting up

Proof Testing

Diagnostics

Chapter 10 Shutting down and Storage

Shutting down

Storage and Transportation

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Fiber Holding Block

Strip/Cleave Station

Splice Station

Recoat Station

Soak / Clean Station

Proof Test Station

Chapter 12 Specifications

Common Specifications

FFS2000PM Specifications

FFS2000 Specifications

FFS2000PT Specifications

FS2000WS Specifications

Chapter 13 Regulatory

Chapter 14 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

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