70ra Eng 07 PDF
70ra Eng 07 PDF
70ra Eng 07 PDF
Instruction manual
Fusion Splicer
70R
Do not take the protector off the splicer, or consult with the authorized distributor
for instruction. Tightening the original screw without the protector may damage
mechanism inside.
Table of Contents
Safety Information ........................................................... 1
General information ........................................................ 6
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6
New function of 70R ......................................................................................... 7
Description of Product..................................................... 8
Components of Splicer ..................................................................................... 8
Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ............................................... 10
Description and Function of Splicer ................................................................ 11
Operation of Sheet Key .................................................................................. 13
Table of Contents
Splice Menu .................................................................. 53
Composition of Splice Menu........................................................................... 53
Splice Mode ................................................................................................... 54
Select Splice Mode ........................................................................................ 55
Splice Settings ............................................................................................... 63
Memory .......................................................................................................... 65
Camera Image ............................................................................................... 67
Splice Memory Comment ............................................................................... 68
Maintenance ................................................................. 74
Maintenance Menu information ...................................................................... 74
Replace Electrodes ........................................................................................ 75
Stabilize Electrodes........................................................................................ 76
Clear Arc Count .............................................................................................. 76
Clear Cleaver Counter ................................................................................... 77
Battery Discharge........................................................................................... 77
Motor Drive .................................................................................................... 78
Diagnostic Test ............................................................................................... 79
Dust Check .................................................................................................... 80
Arc Calibration ............................................................................................... 81
Motor Calibration ............................................................................................ 83
Maintenance Info............................................................................................ 83
Machine Settings............................................................................................ 84
Supervisor Menu ....................... !
Menu Lock Settings........................................................................................ 86
Table of Contents
Guarantee and Contact Address .................................. 99
Guarantee ...................................................................................................... 99
Contact Address ........................................................................................... 100
Safety Information
The splicer has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers for telecommunications.
Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications.
Fujikura Ltd. gives much consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the machine
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Instruction Manual
Read this instruction manual carefully
before operating this machine.
Store this instruction manual in a safe
place.
70RA_Rev7
Safety Information
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-heat occurs.
Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet.
Splicer is damaged or dropped.
If this occurs, ask our service center 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.
AC adapter which be used for a splicer is only an adapter for exclusive use.
Using an improper AC power source may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment
damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Use the supplied AC power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cord.
Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming, electric shock or
equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Do not disassemble or modify the splicer, AC adapter or battery. In particular, do not
remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device (e.g. a fuse or safety switch)
incorporated into the design and manufacturing of this equipment. Modification could
cause damage that may result in personal injury, death, electric shock or fire.
Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist.
Risk of dangerous fire or explosion could result from the splicers electrical arc in such
an environment.
Do not use compressed gas or canned air to clean the splicer. They may contain
flammable materials that could ignite during the electrical discharge.
Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is on and power is supplied to the unit.
The electrodes generate high voltage and high temperatures that may cause a severe
shock or burn.
Note Arc discharge stops when wind-protector is opened. Turn the splicer off and
disconnect the AC power cord before replacing electrodes.
Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation.
Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if it comes into contact with the eye, skin,
or is ingested.
70RA_Rev7
Safety Information
WARNINGS!
Use only proper power source.
Proper AC power source is AC100-240V, 50-60Hz. Check the AC power source
before use. Proper DC power source is DC10-12V. Improper AC or DC power
source may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in
personal injury, death or fire.
AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular
frequencies. Measure the output AC voltage with a circuit tester before connecting
the AC power cord. Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator
may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal
injury, death or fire. Make sure the generator is regularly checked and serviced.
An AC adapter Protection Circuit is included in the AC adapter. If the High AC
Input lamp of the AC adapter is lit or the protection circuit in the AC adapter is
tripped, this indicates that the incoming voltage is dangerously high and may cause
injury or damage to the equipment, as mentioned above. When using an AC
generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd.
recommends the following measures to correct the condition.
1. Connect a step-down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter
in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220-240V to AC100-120V.
2. Or, use an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC100V.
3. Or, use an AC generator that has an inverter circuit to stabilize the output.
Do not modify, abuse, heat or excessively pull on the supplied AC cord. The use of a
damaged cord may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result
in personal injury, death or fire.
The splicer 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. NEVER use a two-prong (core) power cord, extension cable or
plug.
Connect AC power cord properly to the splicer (inlet) and wall socket (outlet). When
inserting the AC plug, make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals. Engage by
pressing the female plug into the splicer (inlet) and the male plug into the wall socket
(outlet) until both plugs are fully seated. Incomplete engagement may cause fuming,
electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
Do not short-circuit the terminals of AC adapter and optional battery. Excessive
electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes, electric shock and
equipment damage.
70RA_Rev7
Safety Information
WARNINGS!
Do not touch the splicer, AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result
in electric shock.
Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty /
humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may
result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.
When using optional battery, follow the instructions below.
Failure to follow these may result in explosion or personal injury.
Do not charge battery with other methods than instructed.
Do not discard battery into an incinerator or fire.
Do not charge or discharge battery near a flame or under direct sunlight.
Do not excessively shake or jar the battery.
If battery leaks of liquid residue, be careful handling the battery so the liquid does
not get in skin or eye contact. If it reaches contact, immediately wash skin or eyes
thoroughly and see the doctor. Dispose of the battery and call the service center
for replacement.
Do not stack battery on top of AC adapter while charging.
If charge did not complete in five hours or the "CHARGE" LED does not turn ON,
immediately stop charging and call the service center for repair.
When transporting the carrying case using the shoulder belt, check the belt and hooks
for damage before use. Carrying the case with a damaged shoulder belt may cause
the belt to break or come off and result in personal injury or equipment damage.
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. 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 shift
or lose balance, causing the unit to fall. Possible personal injury or equipment
damage may result.
The splicer is precision adjusted and aligned. Do not allow the unit to receive a strong
shock or impact. Possible equipment failure may result. Use supplied carrying case
for transportation and storage. The carrying case protects the splicer from damage,
moisture, vibration and shock during storage and transportation.
70RA_Rev7
Safety Information
CAUTIONS!
Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes.
Use only specified electrodes.
Set the new electrodes in the correct position.
Replace the electrodes as a pair.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can
result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.
Do not use any chemical other than pure alcohol (99% or greater) to clean the
objective lens, V-groove, LCD monitor, etc., of the splicer. Otherwise blurring,
discoloration, damage or deterioration may result.
The splicer requires no lubrication. Oil or grease may degrade the splicing
performance and damage the splicer.
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 the authorized distributor.
70RA_Rev7
General information
Introduction
This fusion splicer 70R is a designed for splicing 1~12 fiber ribbon and optical single fiber. It is
small in size and lightweight, making it suitable for any operating environment. It is easy to
operate and it splices fast while maintaining low splice loss.
In order to master 70R, please read this instruction manual.
Splice mode
The 70R has not only standard splice modes, but also automatic modes, AUTO mode.
The AUTO mode consists of [SM AUTO], [MM AUTO], [NZ AUTO], [DS AUTO] mode.
When using AUTO mode, the automatic arc calibration function is enabled.
The special modes consists of [SM] for SMF (ITU-T G652), [NZ] for NZDSF (ITU-T G655),
[DS] for DSF (ITU-T G653) and [MM] for MMF (ITU-T G651). This mode requires executing
[Arc Calibration] before splicing.
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General information
New function of 70R
Automatic wind-protector
The wind-protector operation during splicing can be selected by choosing the mode which
wind-protector opens and closes.
Cleaver Counter
The status of the optical fiber cleaver currently used for splice preparation is monitored and
displayed. Maintenance actions such as changing of the blade position and cleave quantity,
are displayed by the splicer. Preventive maintenance can minimize down time by eliminating
large cleave angle and cleave shape NG errors due to blade wear.
Inner box
Upgrade of software
The software of 70R is upgradable from on the Internet. Please install Data Connection in
attached CD.
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Description of Product
Components of Splicer
Standard Equipment
The standard equipment of the splicer is the following. Check the equipment items
mentioned of list.
Standard Package List.
Fusion Splicer
[70R]
AC adapter
[ADC-18]
Instruction Manual
[M-70]
AC cord [ACC-**]
USB Cable
[USB-01]
Alcohol Pot
[AP-01]
Screw Driver
[SD-01]
Spare Electrodes
[ELCT2-20A]
Sleeve Loader
[SL-01]
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Description of Products
Other Parts
Option List.
Battery Pack
[BTR-09]
DC Power Cord
[DCC-12]
DC Power Cord
[DCC-13]
J-plate
[JP-06]
J-plate
[JP-06-TH]
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Description of Products
Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation
Tools
Fiber coating
diameter
Standard sleeve
40mm length [FP-05]
Standard sleeve
60mm length [FP-03]
40mm length [FP-03 (L = 40)]
Fiber
protection
sleeves
Fiber
stripping
tools
Fiber Holder
(Option)
Fiber
cleaning
tools
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Description of Products
Description and Function of Splicer
structure
Tube heater
Wind-Protector
LCD monitor
Sheet Key
Tube heater
Wind-protector
External terminal
Protector
USB port
Power unit dock
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Description of Products
Clamp
Guide pin
Guide pin
V-groove illumination
Clamp
Clamp
LED
Electrode cover
Electrode
V-groove
Objective lens
Objective lens
V-groove
Electrode
Electrode cover
LED
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Description of Products
Operation of Sheet Key
ESC key
ON/OFF key
X/Y key
RESET key
SET key
UP/DOWN
key
ARC key
MENU key
HEAT key
ENT key
Key Name
Key Function
ON/OFF
Power key
ARC
Arc Key
X/Y
X/Y Key
HEAT
Heat Key
RESET
Reset Key
SET
Set Key
ESC
Escape Key
Up/Down
Arrow Keys
MENU
Menu Key
ENT
Enter Key
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Basic Operation
Splicing work preparation
Multiple work environment configurations can be created using the carrying case and work
tray.
Arrange safety belts/devices for equipment and accessories on the tray before use. If
the equipment/accessories were dropped on a person under operation area, this
could result in serious injury or fatal accident.
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70RA_Rev7
Basic Operation
In the case of use only with splicer
Use in a location which does not have vibration, a shock, etc. at the time of performing fusion
splice work. In work [at the unstable place where a main part is shaky], the possibility of
damage from a fall becomes high.
Sleeve Loader
Sleeve loader for holding the Protection sleeve during Splicing.
It is possible that there are dust, rain water, etc. depending on work environment, and
garbage, moisture, etc. mix to the protection sleeve under splice.
Putting a protection sleeve on the ground etc. directly by using a sleeve loader is lost, and
mixing of garbage or moisture can be prevented.
Moreover, since the protection sleeve was held near the connection position, workability
also became good.
Dusty environment
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Basic Operation
Power Supply
The power supply of a splicer can be operated with AC power supply and a battery.
Release button
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Basic Operation
AC Operation
This section describes the procedures for using the power supply with the equipment.
Splicer is operated with AC adapter (ADC-18) or the internal battery. Use the only
external AC adapter (ADC-18) and AC Coad (ACC-**) with Splicer.
AC Coad [ACC-**]
AC Adapter [ADC-18]
Insert AC cord into the AC inlet of the AC adapter. The power ON LED of the AC adapter
changes green color when suitable AC voltage is supplied.
If high AC Voltage is supplied, the AC adapter will immediately be damaged.
ADC-18
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Basic Operation
DC operation with external battery
Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter.
Open
Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on
(green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied. In case DC16V or greater is
supplied, or polarity (positive / negative) is wrong, The AC adapter protection circuit
shuts down the DC output and DC Warning LED [HIGH ~ INPUT] turns on (red color)
DC Warning
LED (Red)
Insert
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Basic Operation
Battery Operation
Check the remaining battery capacity. If it is 20% or less before operation, splicer can only
work a few times.
Keep below practices to prevent battery damage.
The capacity of the battery gradually decreases as nature even if it is not used. If the
battery discharges completely, the battery may no longer be able to be re-charged.
Charge the battery before long time storage and after every use.
If a battery is to be stored for a long time, periodical charge of every six months is
recommended regardless of battery charge level of the battery.
Follow below conditions
Operation
: -10 degree C ~ 50 degree C
Charging
: 0 degree C ~ 40 degree C
Storage
: -20 degree C ~ 30 degree C
READY screen
Remaining battery
95~100%
65~95%
40~65%
15~40%
Flashing
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Basic Operation
The residual quantity check method of a battery
If battery is not inserting in the splicer, simply press the battery check push button on the
battery pack. The remaining battery capacity is indicated on the LED indicator.
Remaining battery
4 LED
95~100%
3 LED
65~95%
2 LED
40~65%
1 LED
15~40%
1 LED Flashing
In order to increase the number of fiber splices and times of heating, please change
to a power-saving mode setup.
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Basic Operation
How to charge the battery
Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of
the Battery Pack. Plug the supplied battery
charge cord (DCC-18) into both the battery
charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-18)
and the battery charge terminal located on
the battery (BTR-09) side.
The CHARGE LED turns ON (orange
color) and battery charging begins. Battery
charge is completed in approximately five
hours. After completion, disconnect
battery charge cord, and then DC or AC
cord.
Open
Battery
Charge
Plug Inlet
Insert
Battery Pack
AC adaptor
Battery
Charge
Cord
Charge LED
(Orange)
AC cord
When connecting the cords to AC adaptor, plug DC or AC cord before battery charge
cord. When disconnecting them, unplug the battery charge cord before DC or AC
cord.
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Basic Operation
Turning Splicer ON/OFF
Turning Splicer ON
Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. The following warning
screen is displayed.
The license message is displayed twice a month when the splicer is turn on.
There is a possibility that a language is fixed depending on the country of shipment.
The READY screen is displayed after all the motors are reset to their initial positions
when you select [Agree]. The power source type is then identified. If the battery is
used, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
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Basic Operation
Up/Down Key function
The following operations are carried out by pressing the Up/Down key on a READY
screen.
DOWN key
Up/Down + ENT
UP Key
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Basic Operation
Splicer Settings Check
Composition of a READY screen
Splice Mode
Select appropriate splicing mode for the
specific fiber combination. Current mode is
displayed on the READY screen.
Heater Mode
Select appropriate heating mode for the
specific protection sleeve used. Current
mode is displayed on the READY screen.
Calender
Calendar displayed the date and time on the
screen.
Operation Mode
Select appropriate Operation mode for the
specific wind-protector operation. Current
mode is displayed on the READY screen.
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Basic Operation
Change of the Operation Mode
Selection of the operation mode
Each operation mode consists of parameters shown below so that operation of the equipment
after the end of work can be set up.
The extraction work of a fiber can be smoothly done by working by changing the operation
mode according to the contents of work.
Parameter
Description
Operation Mode
Wind-Protector opening and a proof test are simultaneously done after the
Auto
end of connection.
If the SET key is pressed after the end of splice, wind-protector opening and
Normal
a proof test will be carried out.
Manual
Customized
Operation Mode
Auto Start Trigger
Select of the "OFF", the "Fiber Set", "Cover Close", and "OFF" can be
performed.
Cover Close Reaction Time
Time from setting fibers in the splicer until closing wind-protector can be set
up.
Wind-Protector Motion(At the time of Customized was selected)
Power On
Setup of wind-protector motion at the time of power on "open" or "close".
Reset
Setup of wind-protector motion at the time of Reset is pressed open" or
"close".
Finish
Setup of wind-protector motion after the end of splicing "open" or "close".
Error
Setup of wind-protector motion at the time of error "open" or "close".
MENU key is pressed on the [READY] screen; a [Splice Menu] screen will be displayed.
The Down key is pressed, [Splice Settings] is chosen and the ENT key is pressed.
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Basic Operation
Change of the Splice Mode
The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters
listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber
combinations, and are different depending on the fiber used.
Parameters for controlling arc discharge.
Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss.
Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures.
Threshold for error messages.
A series of optimal splice parameters for major fiber combinations are already stored in the
splicer. These parameters are stored in the database area and can be copied to the
user-programmable area. These splice parameters can be edited for a specific fiber
combination.
For those who prefer the lowest possible splice loss to any other
considerations. This mode selected, perform the Arc Calibration manually.
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Basic Operation
Splice Mode selection
Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced.
1. Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu].
Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
2. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select [Splice
mode].
MENU key
READY
ENT key
Splice Menu
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Basic Operation
Change of the Heater Mode
Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes
can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the
user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
The parameter in Heater mode becomes an addition and change with upgrade of software.
Data Base
Parameter
60mmS
FP-03
40mmS
FP-03(L=40)
15mmS
FPS01-400-15
** mmS
FPS01-400-**
20mmS
FPS01-900-20
** mmS
FPS01-900-**
60mmS
FPS01-DC-60
FUSE2/3
ST-FC
FUSE900
SC-LC-ST-FC
FUSE2/3
SC-LC
40mmR
FP-05
40mmR
FP-04T
28mmR
FPS-08-28
30mmR
FPS-04-30
**mmS-L
FPS01-900-**
Description
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
Note : Cleave length 8mm.
400 or less um of diameters of coating. Splice of the interference
length of 5 mm or less.
400 or less um of diameters of coating. In addition, there are 20, 25,
and 34 or 40 mm length.
900 or less um of diameters of coating. Splice of the interference
length of 6 mm or less
900 or less um of diameters of coating. In addition, there are 25, and
34 or 40 mm length.
For Splice of a drops cable.
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Basic Operation
The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after heat shrink
Form
Tension
member
Sleeve
length
Prepare fiber
length
FP-03
SUS
60mm
16mm or less
Diameter of an
adaptation
optical fiber
250~900um
FP-03(40mm)
SUS
40mm
10mm or less
250~900um
3.1mm
FP-04T
Glass Ceramic
40mm
10mm or less
250~900um
4.0mm
FPS01-400-15
SUS
15mm
5mm or less
~400um
1.5mm
Diameter
of a result
3.1mm
FPS01-900-20 SUS
20mm 6mm or less
~900um
2.3mm
* The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink vary depending on the
diameter of the fiber.
Outer tube
Inner tube
Tension member
Sleeve length *
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Basic Operation
Selecting Heater mode
Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used.
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], [FINISH] state and press MENU key to
display [Heater Menu].
2. Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is
displayed.
3. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater
mode.
ENT key
MENU key
Splice Menu
Heater Menu
Select Heater
Select Heater
Select Heater Mode
Mode on the OK screen can be performed.
4. Mode
The check in the heater mode selected
When a setup of "Auto Cover Open" is OFF, the cover will be in the state where it was closed.
A cover opens, if the HEAT key is pressed once before doing heating work.
Moreover, heater cover does not open automatically at the time of the end of heating.
So please push HEAT key and take out the sleeve.
When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura, please set parameters
based on the specific sleeve.
When the sleeve of another company is used, the durability of a protection point
cannot be warrantied.
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Basic Operation
Preparation of fiber for ribbon fiber
Cleaning optical fiber
Clean optical fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 800mm
from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection
sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase.
Since a left hand serves as a standard at the time of fiber conveyance, the method of
inserting a sleeve in a right-hand side fiber is recommended.
Pass fiber
Fiber protection sleeve
Fiber
Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer
to figure below).
If fiber coating has some memory curl, place fiber so that the curve of memory is
turned downwards.
Use suitable fiber holders that match the number of fibers.
When setting fiber in fiber holder, hold the fiber in place while closing the lid of fiber
holder.
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Basic Operation
Fiber coating stripping (HJS-02)
Power supply for HJS-02
HJS-02 is supplied power by connecting the cord (DCC-11) to the external terminal of the
splicer.
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Basic Operation
3. Take out the fiber holder from which coating was removed.
Remove after the covering waste which remained in the heater part also working.
Since the heater immediately after heating gets hot, do not touch it.
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Basic Operation
Fiber Cleaving(CT-30)
1. To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper.
2. Push the slide button until it locks and set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver.
3. Press down the cutting lever. Release the pressure on the cutting lever. A spring force
will bring it to its open position.
Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used.
Not Good
Good
Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result.
After pressing it half way down, releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may result
in bad cleaving quality.
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Basic Operation
Preparation of fiber
Cleaning optical fiber
Clean optical fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 500mm
from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection
sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase.
Since a left hand serves as a standard at the time of fiber conveyance, the method of
inserting a sleeve in a right-hand side fiber is recommended.
Pass fiber
Fiber
Stripping
Cleaning
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Basic Operation
Set the fiber onto fiber holder
Place fiber in fiber holder. Close lid but make sure fiber coating edge is at edge of fiber holder.
Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer to
figure below).
Select a suitable fiber holder based on the fiber coating diameter.
If fiber coating has some memory curl, place fiber so that the curve of memory is
turned downwards.
Fiber Cleaving
To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper.
Push the slide button until it locks and set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver.
Press down the cutting lever. Release the pressure on the cutting lever. A spring force will
bring it to its open position.
Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result.
After pressing it only half way down, releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may
result in bad cleaving quality.
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Basic Operation
Loading fiber to splicer
1. Open the wind protector.
2. Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber.
Fiber
Guide pin
Electrode
Fiber Holder
Electrode
V-groove
Be careful not to contact the prepared fiber tips into anything to maintain fiber
end-face quality.
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Basic Operation
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 sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to
regulate the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and
glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically. Also, the center position of arc discharge
sometimes shifts to the left or right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted
in relation to the arc discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to
eliminate both of these issues.
Operation procedure
1. Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display Arc Calibration screen.
2. Set prepared fibers onto the splicer.
For Arc Calibration, select the using splice mode. if it is MM Fiber, use standard MMF
ITU-T G651 fiber. if it is SM Fiber, use standard SMF ITU-T G652 fiber.
Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface affects arc
calibration.
Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter "Cleave Limit" in splicing
modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration. See section
[Machine Settings] to change cleave angle threshold.
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Good message
Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key
to exit.
Result: Good
In some cases, multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration
process is successfully completed and the "Test Finish" message is displayed. Arc
calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed
without receiving the message.
Number threshold can be set so that "Test Finish" message is displayed after specific
number of arc calibrations is performed. See section [Machine Settings] for detail.
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Splicing procedure
To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system
equipped in the 70R. 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. The instruction below describes standard operating procedure.
1. Fibers loaded in the splicer move forward toward each other. The fiber forwarding
motion stops at a certain position shortly after the cleaning arc is performed.
2. Next, the cleave angle and end-face quality are checked. If the measured cleave angle
is greater than its set threshold or fiber chipping is detected, the buzzer will sound and
an error message warns the operator.
Fiber Offset
Fiber Gap
3. If no error message is displayed, the below stated end-face conditions are used for
visual inspection. If observed, remove the fiber from the splicer and repeat fiber
preparation. These visual defects may cause a faulty splice.
Cleave Shape NG
Chip
Lip
Angle
Pause after cleave angle check and fiber alignment can be set disabled. See
section [Splice Settings] for detail.
The cleave angle threshold can be changed. See section [Splice Menu]
The cleave angle error message can be ignored by pressing SET key to go on to the
next step. To disable the cleave angle error. See section [Splice Settings] for detail.
Cleave angle, during the splicing operation can be hidden. See section [Splice
Settings] for detail.
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4. After fiber inspection, arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers.
5. Estimated splice loss is displayed after completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected
by certain factors stated. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate,
splice loss. The calculation is based on certain dimensional parameters, such as MFD.
If either the cleave angle measured or the estimated splice loss exceeds its set
threshold, an error message is displayed. If the spliced fiber is detected as abnormal,
the "Fat", "Thin" or "Bubble" error message is displayed.
If no error message is displayed but the splice looks poor by visual inspection through
the monitor, it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning.
Splice loss may be improved in some cases by additional arc discharges. Press ARC
key for an additional arc discharge (re-arc). Splice loss estimate and splice check are
performed again.
Restriction of the number of times of additional arc discharge can be set up.
Since excessive additional arc discharge becomes the cause of worsening splice
intensity and a splice loss, it can forbid the arc discharge more than the suitable
number of times.
Refer to [Splice Settings] for details.
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 fiber angle, see section [Splice
Mode].
Error messages, such as "Estimated splice loss", "Splice angle", "Fat", "Thin" and
"Bubble" can be ignored. This function can be set to "disabled". See section [Splice
Settings] for detail.
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Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy
Symptom
Axial offset
Fiber angle
Combustion
Bubbles
Separation
Cause
Remedy
Dust on v-groove or
fiber clamp chip
Dust on v-groove or
fiber clamp chip
Fat
Fiber stuffing too
much
Thin
Line
Some arc parameters
not adequate
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A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers or dissimilar
fibers (different diameters) are spliced. This does not affect splice quality, such as
splice loss or tensile strength.
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Storing splicing results
Splicing results is stored in memory.
After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result.
SMALL Characters
CAPS Characters
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Fiber Proof Test
The strength of the splice point can be checked. After splicing when a proof-test is performed
by pressing the SET key or opening wind-protector. If the operation mode is set to Auto, a
proof-test will be performed automatically.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A protection sleeve is moved to a splice point, holding a fiber with the left hand.
Be careful there is no slack at a splice point.
However, excessive tension may also cause fracturing of the fiber.
Check that the splice point is located in the center of a protection sleeve.
Check whether the twist has occurred on the right-and-left fiber.
Put a tension member below the splice point.
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6. Optical fiber is conveyed to a heater unit, and it takes down to a heater part and holds.
Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve.
If a protection sleeve is not centered between yellow lines, the protection sleeve may not
shrink completely. In this case, please set to a heater once again and perform
re-heating.
7. Heater lid automatically closes when fiber is set. Do not remove hands from fiber until
heating starts followed by beeps.
Notes at the time of a sleeve set!!
If a hand is lifted
immediately, it will be
installed in at the
bottom, without being
held at the heater, and
will not be in contact.
If HEAT key is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT key is
pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted.
8. If heat processing is completed, buzzer will sound and a heater lid will open automatically.
Protection sleeve may stick to heater plate surface. Use a cotton swab to help
remove sleeve from heater.
Since it gets very hot in the heater and the sleeve will get hot, you should not touch
the sleeve immediately after heating.
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Basic Operation
Wind-protector motion
This unit has the Wind-Protector automatic opening-and-closing mechanism and switching
action differs by the chosen operation mode.
Wind-protector motion
Operation
Mode
When error
occurred such as
Fat,Thin,Loss etc.
When
Error not
occurred
end of
splicing
end of
splicing
Pause
When error
occurred except for
having enumerated
to the following
When the
power
supply
starts
When RESET
key is pushed
Auto
Open
Fast
Normal
Customized
Closed
Closed
Open
Closed
Open
Open/Closed
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Cleaning V-grooves
If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in
higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned
during normal operation. To clean the V-grooves do the following:
1. Open the wind-protector.
2. Clean the bottom of the V-groove
with an alcohol-moistened thin
cotton swab. Remove excess
alcohol from the V-groove with a
clean dry swab.
V-grooves
Prepared fiber
Cotton swab
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Clamp Pad
Clamp Pad
Anvil
Blade
Arc Calibration
See Section [Arc Calibration].
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Direction of rotation
2. Rotate the circular blade 1/16th of a turn.(Use Cotton Swab)
3. Tighten the blade lock screw.
When rotating the blade, do not touch the cutting edge. Move the blade with a thin
cotton swab, for easy and safe rotation.
After blade height adjustment, the 16 blade positions can be used again. If the
cleaver does not cleave properly, rotate the blade.
Adjuster
Direction of rotation
After the circular blade has been raised 2 times and rotated through all 3 positions (a
total of approximately 48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. Contact the
authorized distributor.
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Splice Menu
Composition of Splice Menu
Common parameters for the modes for splicing and machine setting can be set.
1. Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu].
2. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key to a parameter to be selected.
3. Press ENT key to change values and settings.
Setting parameters
Parameter
Select Splice
Mode
Description
Mode according to the fiber to splice can be chosen.
Splice Settings
Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and operation can
be set.
Memory
Splice Memory A comment can be added to the memory saved at the time of the end
Comment
of connection.
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Splice Menu
Splice Mode
The optimal splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters
listed below. In other words, the optimal splicing parameters depend on the fiber
combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber.
Parameters for controlling arc discharge.
Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss.
Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures.
Threshold for error messages.
A series of optimal splice parameters for major fiber combinations are already stored in the
splicer. These parameters are stored in the database area and can be copied to the
user-programmable area. These splice parameters can be edited for a specific fiber
combination.
Use this mode if the fiber type is identified and prefer quick splice with high
yield to consistent splice loss.
For those who prefer the lowest possible splice loss to any other
considerations. This mode selected, perform the Arc Calibration manually.
Below is a figure showing the Arc discharge conditions (relationship between "Arc power"
and "Motor motion"). The conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters
listed below. Depending on splice mode, certain parameters cannot be changed.
F
C
Arc discharge
E
Motor move
I
A: Prefuse Power,
D: Prefuse Time,
G: Taper Wait Time,
I: Taper Speed,
B: Arc Power,
C: Cleaning Arc
E: Overlap,
F: Arc Time
H: Taper Time related to Taper Length,
J: Rearc Time
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Select Splice Mode
Database of splice mode (AUTO)
Splice Mode
Description
This splice mode can splice standard telecommunications grade fiber,
including SMF (ITU-T G.652), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655) and DSF (ITU-T
G.653).
AUTO
SM AUTO
This splice mode can splice the standard MM fiber (ITU-T G.651).
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. This splice mode does not require the
operator to perform an arc calibration.
MM AUTO
This splice mode can splice the standard NZDS fiber (ITU-T G.655).
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. This splice mode does not require the operator to
perform an arc calibration.
NZ AUTO
This splice mode can splice the standard DS fiber (ITU-T G.653).
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. This splice mode does not require the operator to
perform an arc calibration.
DS AUTO
NZDS is specified using the splicing mode for standard NZDS fiber. However, for
best results, it is recommended that the optimum splice mode be selected for a
specific type of NZDS fiber. This is due to the variation in the NZDS fiber properties
and optimum splicing parameters are different from one type of NZDS fiber to the
next.
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Splice Menu
Database of splice mode (Special)
Splice Mode
Description
SM
NZ
DS
MM
Profile type
SMF
NZDSF
DSF
MMF
ITU-T G652
ITU-T G655
ITU-T G653
ITU-T G651
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Splice Menu
Database of splice mode (FAST)
Splice Mode
Description
SM FAST
MM FAST
NZ FAST
DS FAST
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Splice Menu
Referring or editing splice mode
Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. Arc power and Arc time are
considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters follow below steps:
1. In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified. Press
MENU key to display [Edit Splice Mode] menu.
2. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key to a parameter to be changed.
ENT key
ENT key
ENT key
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Splice Menu
Editting or erasing splice mode
How to create splice mode
There are necessary splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the
other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow the below steps to add a splice mode.
Select a BLANK splice mode and press MENU key. Typical splice modes stored in the
splicer database are displayed. Select one splice mode to be copied. Press ENT key to
execute. Press ESC key to verify the fiber type is named in the specific splice mode.
Decided
Fiber Type
How to erase splice mode
Splice mode can be erased. Follow the below steps to erase splice mode.
1. Select the specific splice mode and press MENU key to go to [Edit Splice Mode]
menu. Select [Fiber Type] by pressing ENT key.
2. Select the BLANK and press ENT key to execute.
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Splice Menu
AUTO mode: [SM AUTO] ], [MM AUTO] ], [NZ AUTO] ], [DS AUTO]
Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes
Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO modes to
simplify the operation. Additional hidden parameters are all fixed values set at the factory.
Parameter
Description
Fundamental Settings
List of splice modes stored in database is displayed. A selected splice mode
Fiber Type
stored in the database area is copied to a selected splice mode in the
user-programmable area.
Fiber Count
Mode Title1
Mode Title2
Rearc Time
Proof test
Arc
Cleaning Arc
Arc Power
Arc Time
Error Limit
An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected
threshold (loss limit).
An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected
Offset Limit
threshold (offset limit).
Cleave Angle An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right
Limit
fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold (cleave limit).
Cleave Shape Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left or right fiber
Error
exceeds the selected threshold (cleave shape).
Gap
The limit value of an end face irregular error is set up.
Difference
An error will be displayed if one of end face intervals exceeds a limit value
Limit
among the end face intervals after a gap set.
Loss Limit
Menus change when [Select Splice Mode] is set to [SM], [NZ], [DS] and [MM] mode.
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Splice Menu
Special mode: [SM], [NZ], [DS], [MM]
Splicing parameters: special modes
In special splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select from a
series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the
descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
Parameter
Description
Fundamental Settings
A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed. Upon
Fiber Type
inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode stored in database
area is copied to a selected splice mode in user-programmable area.
Fiber Count
Mode Title1
Mode Title2
Rearc Time
Proof test
Gap Setting
A cleaning arc removes dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc discharge
for a short period of time. The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by
this parameter.
Sets the end-face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of aligning
Gap
and pre-fusion discharge.
Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes.
Gapset
Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting
Position
[Gapset Pos] towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD.
Prefuse And Stuff
Sets the power of the prefuse arc, which is an arc discharge occurring from
the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. If [Prefuse Power] is set too low,
Prefuse Power axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor. If [Prefuse Power]
is set too high, fiber end faces are fused excessively and splice loss gets
worse.
Sets the duration of the prefuse arc, which is arc discharge occurring from the
Prefuse Time
beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. Longer [Prefuse Time] is
synonymous with higher [Prefuse Power].
Cleaning Arc
Overlap
Sets the overlap amount of fibers at the fiber stuffing stage. Relatively small
[Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is low, while relatively large
[Overlap] is recommended if the [Prefuse Power] is high.
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Splice Menu
A continuation of edit parameter list
Parameter
Description
Arc
Arc Power
Arc Time
Sets Arc time. The total arc discharge time including the prefuse time.
Tapering
Splice loss is sometimes improved when the fiber is tapered (pulled) during
arc discharge to make the splice thinner. This sets taper function "ON". The
following three parameters determine the taper shape.
Sets the taper wait time from the end of fiber stuffing until the start of pulling
fiber.
Taper Splice
Taper Wait
Taper Speed
Taper Length
Estimation
Estimating
Mode
Minimum Loss
MFD
Core Bending
Coef.
Error Limit
This amount is added to the estimated splice loss originally calculated. When
splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers, a high actual splice loss may occur even
with optimized arc conditions. To make the actual splice loss concur with the
estimated splice loss, set the minimum value of estimate to the minimum
optimized actual splice loss.
Sets MFD of the fibers. This MFD value is taken into account for estimating
splice loss.
The influence which it has on an estimation loss value is set up.
Adjust a value, when you unite an estimated loss.
Menus change when [Select Splice Mode] is set to [SM AUTO], [NZ AUTO], [DS
AUTO] and [MM AUTO] mode.
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Splice Menu
Splice Settings
Parameters common to all the splice modes can be set.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], or [FINISH] state to display [Splice Menu].
Select [Splice Settings] in [Splice Menu] to display [Splice Settings] menu.
Select a parameter to be changed. Press ENT key to change values.
Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter.
Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during
Splicing operation.
X
: Enlarged display of X-axis image
Y
: Enlarged display of Y-axis image
XY : Composite display vertically of X-axis and Y-axis images
Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during
Splicing operation.
X
: Enlarged display of X-axis image
Y
: Enlarged display of Y-axis image
XY : Composite display vertically of X-axis and Y-axis images
DATA
: Display results of cleave angle and offset measurements.
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Splice Menu
A continuation of edit parameter list
Parameter
Description
Ignore Splicing Error
Loss
Set to Enable or Disable.
Bubble
Enable
: An operator can accept and bypass an error shown on the left
by pressing the SET key.
Fat
Disable : An operator cant bypass an error shown on the left.
Thin
Cleave Angle
Cleave Shape
Offset
Gap Difference
Others
Max Num. of
Rearcs
Cleaver Counter
Mode
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Splice Menu
Memory
This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different
depending on splicing mode.
ENT key
ENT key
MENU key
ENT key
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Splice Menu
How to Clear the Splice Results data
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Clear All Splice Results
All splicing results can be cleared at once.
1. Move cursor to [Clear All Splice Result] in Memory Menu. And Press the ENT Key.
2. Press ENT key to display [Clear All Splice Result].
ENT key
Camera Image
This function is used to store the fiber image after splice or error occurred. A total of
100images can be stored.
1. Select [Memory] in [Splice Menu].
2. Select [Camera Image] and press ENT key to display [Camera Image] Menu.
How to store the Camera Image Data
Select [No Image] by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press ENT key. The
fiber image data is stored.
Max number of image storage is 100, and the image cannot be over-written, so delete
some images to store new images.
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Splice Memory Comment
The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET or RESET is pressed upon
completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen, or when the wind-protector is opened upon
completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen. Once a commented is entered, the same
comment is used for subsequent splice results.
At the time of shipment from factory, there is no comment inputted.
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Heater Menu
Select Heater Mode
Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes
can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the
user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.
The parameter in Heater mode becomes an addition and change with upgrade of software.
Data Base
Parameter
60mmS
FP-03
40mmS
FP-03(L=40)
15mmS
FPS01-400-15
** mmS
FPS01-400-**
20mmS
FPS01-900-20
** mmS
FPS01-900-**
60mmS
FPS01-DC-60
FUSE2/3
ST-FC
FUSE900
SC-LC-ST-FC
FUSE2/3
SC-LC
40mmR
FP-05
40mmR
FP-04T
28mmR
FPS-08-28
30mmR
FPS-04-30
**mmS-L
FPS01-900-**
Description
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
For standard 60mm protection sleeve,
Such as Fujikura FP-03 or FP-03M protection sleeves.
Note : Cleave length 8mm.
For 400 or less um of diameters of coating and splice of the
interference length of 5 mm or less
For 400 or less um of diameters of coating. In addition, there are 20,
25, and 34 or 40 mm length.
For 900 or less um of diameters of coating. Splice of the interference
length of 6 mm or less
For 900 or less um of diameters of coating. In addition, there are 25,
and 34 or 40 mm length.
For Splice of a drops cable.
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Heater Menu
The dimensions of the Protection Sleeve after heat shrink
Form
Sleeve
Tension member
length
Prepare fiber
length
FP-03
SUS
60mm
16mm or less
Diameter of
an adaptation
optical fiber
250~900um
FP-03(40mm)
SUS
40mm
10mm or less
250~900um
3.1mm
FP-04T
Glass ceramic
40mm
10mm or less
250~900um
4.0mm
FPS01-400-15
SUS
15mm
5mm or less
~400um
1.5mm
FPS01-900-20 SUS
20mm 6mm or less
~900um
* The dimensions of the protection sleeve after shrink vary depending on the
diameter of the fiber.
Diameter
of a result
3.1mm
2.3mm
Outer tube
Inner tube
Tension member
Sleeve length *
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Heater Menu
Selecting Heater mode
Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used.
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE], [FINISH] state and press MENU key to
display [Heater Menu].
2. Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is
displayed.
3. Move cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key and press ENT key to select a heater
mode.
ENT key
MENU key
Splice Menu
Heater Menu
Select Heater
Select Heater
Select Heater Mode
Mode
4. The check in the heater mode selected
Mode on the OK screen can be performed.
When a setup of "Auto Cover Open" is OFF, the cover will be in the state where it was closed.
A cover opens, if the HEAT key is pressed once before doing heating work.
Moreover, heater cover does not open automatically at the time of the end of heating.
So please push HEAT key and take out the sleeve.
When using a protection sleeve which is not made by Fujikura, please set parameters
based on the specific sleeve.
When the sleeve of another company is used, the durability of a protection point
cannot be warrantied.
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Heater Menu
Referring to or Editing Heater Mode
Tube-heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed.
1. Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Select Heater Mode] menu. Press
MENU key to display [Edit Heater Mode] menu.
2. Press Up/Down Arrow keys to move cursor to a parameter to be changed then press
ENT key to enter.
3. Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter.
ENT key
Heat Time
Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode 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 monitor
during the splicing/heating process. Max number of characters used is 7.
Description of a heater mode in the [Sleeve Type] screen. Max number of
characters used is 15.
Sets heating time from the beginning to the end (cool-down completion).
Heating time is automatically adjusted with atmospheric conditions, such as
ambient temperature. Heating time may be longer or shorter than [Heat
time] set.
Heat
Temperature
Finish
Temperature
Sets the finish temperature. The buzzer beeps after completion of the
heating.
Caution
Do not touch the shrunken sleeve after removing the fiber from the tube
heater. It may be hot. Hot sleeves easily deform and can cause some
residual stress at the splice point. Use J-plate to cool down the sleeve.
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Heater Menu
Tube-heating for Splice-on-connector
This splicer can handle tube-heating for splicer-on-connector.
Fujikura Fuse Connect can be used by removing the right clamp of the heater and the heating
operation can be performed normally.
Remove heater clamp
Loosen the screw in the right side of the heater and remove the clamp. Use attached
screw driver (SD-01). Then, it enables to set the splice-on-connector with the connector
holder.
When using Fujikura Fuse Connect, where a clamp is removed, a connector holder is set
to heater right-hand side, and heating can be performed.
Please press down a connector holder from a top in the yellow direction of a line,
and attach a screw. Use attached screw driver (SD-01).
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Maintenance
Maintenance Menu information
The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to
use the maintenance menu.
1. Press MENU key in [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state. Press MENU key to display
[Maintenance].Select the [Maintenance Menu] press ENT key.
2. Select a function to perform.
MENU key
MENU key
ENT key
MENU key
Maintenance Menu
Maintenance Menu
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Maintenance
Replace Electrodes
When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of setting value a message prompting to
replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the worn
electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength.
Use attached screw driver (SD-01).
Replacement Procedure
1. Execute [Replace Electrodes] in
[Maintenance Menu].
2. Instruction messages will appear on
the screen to turn off the power. Press
and hold ENT key till the LED color
changes from green to red.
3. Remove the old electrodes.
To remove and replace the electrodes:
i.
ii.
Remove the
Electrode cover
Electrode holder
Attach the
electrode cover
4. Install the new electrodes with care; do not hit the electrode tips.
i.
ii.
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Maintenance
5. Turn on the power, prepare fibers into the splicer and press ENT key. After executing
the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge to stabilize the electrodes.
6. Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration
again. The operator should repeat arc calibration until the Test Finish message
appears. For details of the arc calibration process, see section [Arc Calibration].
Stabilize Electrodes
In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, etc., the arc power sometimes
becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. Especially when the splicer is moved
from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, it takes time for the arc power to stabilize. In this
case, stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process of making the arc power stable. If
many tests are needed until the Test OK message appears in [Arc Calibration], use this
function as well.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Stabilize Electrodes].
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Clear Cleaver Counter
This function was the stored number of [Cleaver Counter] to be reset.
1. Select the [Clear Cleaver Counter].
2. As the confirmation screen Is it OK to clear? appears, press ENT key to clear.
Parameter
Descriptions
Cleave Count
Blade Position
Blade Height
Battery Discharge
The battery pack (BTR-09) uses Li-ion cells. If the battery is repeatedly charged, the
battery indicator may become different from the actual battery capacity. If such a
phenomenon occurs, execute [Battery Discharge] to reduce the actual remaining capacity
and the battery indicator to zero. Then, recharge the battery pack.
The power saving function turns off automatically during [Battery Discharge].
Operation Procedure
1. Insert the battery pack inside the splicer that is intended to discharge completely,
and turn on the power.
2. Change the screen from [Main Menu] to [Maintenance Menu] and execute [Battery
Discharge].
3. The [Battery Discharge] screen is displayed, and the remaining battery voltage is
indicated.
4. Upon completion of full discharge, the buzzer sounds and the power turn off.
5. Recharge the battery pack.
If the battery pack is almost fully charged, it will take a significant amount of time to
discharge it completely. It is recommended that this function be used after
considerable time of use when the capacity is low.
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Motor Drive
Some motors in a splicer can carry out manual operation separately. In the course of splicing,
the motors can also be operated by calling this menu in the [PAUSE], or [FINISH] state.
1. Select the [Motor Drive].
2. Pressing MENU key changes motor selection. The name of the selected motor is
displayed in the upper section of the screen.
3. Press Up/Down Arrow key to drive the motor in the desired direction.
Motor
Up Arrow key
ZL/ZR
Forward
Backward
Cover F/R
Wind protector
open
Wind protector
close
When the motor reaches the limit of the operating range, the buzzer sounds and the
motor stops. Press the opposite arrow key to reverse and move the motor again.
Display messages can be erased by pressing ENT key. The message can be
displayed by pressing ENT key again.
If the motor is moved too much with respect to the spliced fiber, the fiber may break.
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Diagnostic Test
The 70R has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one
step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform
this function in the event of splicer operation trouble.
Operation Procedure
Check Item
LED Check
Dust Check
Description
Measures and adjusts the brightness of the illumination
LED.
Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether
they disturb fiber observation. If contamination exists, this
function indicates the location.
Motor Check
Motor Calibration
Arc Calibration
Memory Check
1. Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu] and execute [Diagnostic
Test].The following checks will be made.
Before the start of the test, remove the fibers from the splicer.
When the Motor check is completed, prepare and load the fibers into the splicer and
press ENT key.
2. Upon completion of all checks and adjustments, a list of results is displayed. If the
dust check result is not good, clean the objective lenses. In the case that cleaning
cannot eliminate contamination, there is a possibility that the contamination may have
entered the inside of the optical path. Please contact the authorized distributor for
additional instructions.
The dust check and Motor Calibration functions exist as independent instructions in
[Maintenance Menu]. It is possible to execute them independently.
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Dust Check
The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras
and lenses cover 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 cause trouble for fiber splicing.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Dust Check] in the [Maintenance Menu].
2. If fibers are set in the splicer, remove them and press
ENT key again. The splicer begins the dust check.
3. After observation, the location of contamination judged
as a potential problem blinks. If contamination is
discovered, clean the objective lenses cover and redo
[Dust Check] for cleaning instructions.
4. Press ESC key to finish dust check.
In case you have cleaned the objective lenses cover, and dirt or dust still remain,
contact the authorized distributor.
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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 sensor that is used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to
regulate the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and
glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically. Also, the center position of arc discharge
sometimes shifts to the left or right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted
in relation to the arc discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to
eliminate both of these issues.
Operation procedure
1. Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance
Menu] to display Arc Calibration screen.
2. Set prepared fibers onto the splicer.
For Arc Calibration, select the using splice mode. if it is MM Fiber, use standard MMF
ITU-T G651 fiber. if it is SM Fiber, use standard SMF ITU-T G652 fiber.
Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface affects arc
calibration.
Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter "Cleave Limit" in splicing
modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration. See section
[Machine Settings] to change cleave angle threshold.
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Good message
Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key
to exit.
Result: Good
In some cases, multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration
process is successfully completed and the "Test Finish" message is displayed. Arc
calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed
without receiving the message.
Number threshold can be set so that "Test Finish" message is displayed after specific
number of arc calibrations is performed. See section [Machine Settings] for detail.
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Motor Calibration
Motors were adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings could change due to
various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all motors.
Operation Procedure
1. Select the [Motor Calibration] in the [Maintenance Menu].
2. Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press ENT key.
3. Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated. Upon completion, [Maintenance
Menu] is displayed.
Maintenance Info
The maintenance information on this equipment can be checked.
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Machine Settings
The parameter about warning and a maintenance item can be changed.
1. Select [Machine Settings] in [Maintenance Menu] to display [Machine Settings]
menu.
2. Select a parameter to be changed. Press ENT key to change values.
3. Change value by pressing Up/Down key, then press ENT key to enter.
Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item.
Parameter
Description
Basic Settings
Sets a language to be displayed on the screen. Select a language to
Language
be displayed. The language that can be displayed changes by a
software version and region code.
Buzzer Volume
Sets the sound volume of the buzzer.
Sets the operational direction of splicer. [Front] is for front monitor
operation. [Rear] is for rear monitor operation. [Auto] is switched to
Monitor Position
front monitor operation or rear monitor operation automatically. Refer to
next page for detail.
V-groove
ON/OFF setup of V-groove illumination when the wind protector
illumination
opened.
Power Saving Timer
Setting Sleep function turns off the power supply to the LCD
Sleep(Battery)
Monitor if the splicer performs no operation after a certain period of
Shut Down(Battery) time. When power-saving mode starts and the LCD monitor's power
supply is turned off, LED of the SET key side blinks.
When returning from a sleep state, it returns by pressing keys other
Sleep(AC)
than HEAT key. Automatically turns off the power supply to the splicer if
it performs no operation for a certain period of time. The function
serves to prevent the battery capacity from running low if the splicer is
Shut Down(AC)
left on for an extended period of time.
Power On Option
Opening Title 1
Sets the message to be displayed when the splicer power is turned on.
Max number of characters: 15
Opening Title 2
Electrode
When the number of splices exceeds the selected [Electrode Caution]
Electrode Caution
value, the caution message prompting the operator to replace the
electrodes is displayed when the splicer power is turned on.
When the number of splices exceeds the selected [Electrode Warning]
Electrode Warning
value, the caution message changes to the warning message.
Alarm Display during ON/OFF setup of displaying the above message when the splicer
Reset
return to the ready state.
Cleaver Blade Alarm
Blade Position
Change
ON/OFF setup of the warning of the Cleaver counter can be performed.
Blade Height
In OFF, warning is not indicated on a screen.
Change
Blade Replacement
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A continuation of edit parameter list
Parameter
Arc Calibration
Cleave Limit
Max Number of
Tests
Description
Sets the threshold of cleave angle error for the [Arc Calibration].
Sets the number which ends an inspection compulsorily for the [Arc
Calibration].
Supervisor Menu
Supervisor Settings: Used for Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain
functions.
Parameter
Supervisor Settings
Calendar
Supervisor Password
Boot Password
Password Boot Lock From
Boot Lock Message 1
Boot Lock Message 2
Description
This function sets the date and time in the calendar
Changes the password to access the [Supervisor Menu].
Changes the password to access the [Boot password].
From selected date set and beyond, a password is required at
splicer boot up in order to operate it.
Sets the messages to be displayed at the boot password entry
screen.
Max number of characters: 15
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Menu Lock Settings
Parameter
Password Setting
Menu Lock Password
Splice Mode
Select Splice Mode
Edit Splice Mode
Heater Mode
Select Heater Mode
Edit Heater Mode
Memory
Clear All Splice Results
Splice Settings
Splice Operation
Ignore Splicing Error
Fiber Image on Screen
Others
Machine Settings
Basic Settings
Power Saving Timer
Power On Option
Electrode
Cleaver Blade Alarm
Arc Calibration
Maintenance Menu
Replace Electrodes
Stabilize Electrodes
Clear Arc Count
Clear Cleaver Counter
Battery Discharge
Motor Drive
Diagnostic Test
Dust Check
Arc Calibration
Motor Calibration
Descriptions
Changes the password to access the [Menu Lock Settings].
Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of
splice modes.
Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of
heater modes.
Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized erasing of splice result
data on the memory.
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Reason
Solution
Dust or dirt is on the fiber Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, clean
surface.
Dust or dirt is on the
objective lens.
and cleave).
Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens if dust
or dirt exists.
[Cleaning Arc] time is too Set the [Cleaning Arc] time to 120ms. When
short or OFF.
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Reason
Solution
Motor might be
damaged.
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Reason
Solution
to strong arc.
Unable to calibrate due
to weak arc.
Unable to calibrate due
Too Left /Right
to poor arc field position
Arc
(too far left or Right).
L/R-Bad Fiber
Position
No Arc
Discharge
insufficient.
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Reason
Solution
Bad fiber
end-face.
[Cleave Limit] is
set too low.
Bad fiber
end-face.
Arc Discharge is
delayed
Inadequate arc
Thin Fiber
Fat Fiber
Too
Tapering
Fiber
power
Prefuse power or
time is set too
high
Insufficient
[Overlap] setting
Too much
[Overlap] setting
Bad fiber
end-face.
Bubble
Bad fiber
Large Dust
Burn
end-face.
[Cleaning Arc]
time is too short
or OFF.
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Reason
Solution
Dust or dirt is on
the V-groove or
the clamp chip.
Dust or dirt is on
High
Estimated
Loss
the lens
Bad electrode
condition.
Inadequate arc
power.
Using unsuitable
splice mode
[Loss Limit] is set
too low.
Inadequate arc
parameters in
special splice
modes
Inadequate
estimating
parameters in
special mode
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Solution
Cover Trouble
Temperature
Sensor may be
damaged.
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Supervising
(1) What functions can be disabled
See Section [Menu Lock Settings].
(2) Method to lock selection or editing of Splice or Heater mode
See Section [Menu Lock Settings ].
(3) Method to set parameters of Splice or Heater mode from a PC
Refer to the communication software Data Connection included in CD-ROM.
(4) Forgot password
Contact the authorized distributor.
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