Instruction manual

Optical fiber fusion splicer

Keyman S1

Please read through this manual completely

before its first use.

 Contents

I. Safety guide 4

II. Product structure 8

1. Parts of the splicer 8
2. Requirements for splicing 9

III. Product guide 10

1. Outward of the main body 10
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2. Parts for fusion splicing 12

IV. Using method 13

1. Power supply 13

V. Instructions for use 17

1. Function keys 17
2. Turning on S1 18
3. Installing the protection sleeve lauder 19
4. Cleaning optical fibers 19
5. Inserting optical fibers into protection sleeves 20
6. Cleaning and stripping optical fibers 20
7. Cleaving bare optical fibers 20
8. Placing the fiber in the splicer 21
9. Splicing procedures 22
10. Removing spliced optical fibers 27
11. Installing the protection sleeve in the sleeve heater 27
12. Heating the protection sleeve 28

VI. The maintenance of quality splice 29

1. Cleaning and inspection before splicing 29
2. Regular inspection and cleaning 31

VII. Main Menu 34

1. Select Splice Mode 34

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 2. Select Heater Mode 44
3. Arc calibration 47
4. Splice Option 49
5. Splice Memory 50

VIII. Sub Menu 53

1. Language 53
2. Power Save 54
3. Menu Lock 55
4. Other Option 56

IX. Auxiliary menu 60

1. Replace Electrodes 60
2. Stabilize Electrodes 62
3. Clear Arc Count 63
4. Set Calendar 63
5. Sensor value 64

X. Error messages 65
1. FIBER DIRTY 65
2. REPLACE POSITION 65
3. TOO LONG FIBER 65
4. FIBER OVER ANGLE 66
5. LOSS LIMIT OVER 66
6. FIBER THIN ERROR 66
7. FIBER THICK ERROR 66
8. CORE BUBBLE 67

XI. Solutions to splicing problems 68

1. High loss Limit 68
2. Abnormal splice operation 69

Ⅻ. Other menus 70
1. Diagnostic test 70
2. Dust Check 70
3. Motor Drive 71

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 4. Maintenance information 72

Ⅼ. Q & A 73
1. Power supply 73
2. Splice operation 74
3. Tube heater operation 76
4. Management 76
5. Other settings 77

Ⅽ. PC Program set up 78
1. PC Program set up 78

Ⅾ. Warranty period and contact address 84

1. Warranty period and limitation 84
2. Before you present the splicer for warranty service 84
3. Information required for repair service 84
4. Splicer transportation 85
5. Repair 85

Warranty

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 Ⅰ. Safety guide
Keyman S1 has been designed and manufactured for convenient use in indoor or
outdoor working conditions. It is easy and simple to use, but please read through
this manual completely to avoid failures and safety accidents before you use it.
Keyman S1 is designed to easily use, but also contains potential danger. Therefore,
this manual contains all necessary instructions to assure safe splice.

Please keep this manual with the product all the time.

Ilsintech(Inc.) is not responsible for equipment damage and personal or

physical damage caused by improper use or modification.

Warning

If an abnormal condition such as the following occurs, immediately turn off

power and disconnect the power source. Next, contact the maintenance service
personnel in Ilsintech(Inc.).
If unusual smoke, noise or odor or unusual overheating occurs,
If foreign substance or liquid gets inside the splicer, or
If the splicer is dropped from a high place or suffers damage

Do not use AC power code other than the allowable power cord indicated.
Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or injury. Use the power code
provided with S1.

Do not touch the electrodes when S1 is switched on. High voltage and High
temperature from them may cause serious shock or a burn.

Make sure that there is no dust or foreign substance inside the AC plug. Then,
Connect AC power cord to the specified charger and the outlet. Unsafe splice may
cause smoke, fire, equipment damage, serious injury or death.

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 Warning

Do not use a voltage other than the allowable power voltage indicated.
AC power supply for the specified charger is AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz.
Please check the AC power supply before using. AC power supply within the
improper range may cause electric shock, equipment damage, serious injury or
even a death. Abnormally high AC output voltage or frequency from the generator
is a common problem. Measure AC output voltage with a circuit tester before
connecting AC power cord. Regular inspection is needed because improper high
voltage or frequency from the generator may cause serious injury, electric shock,
equipment damage or death.
Do not severely pull, heat or modify the provided AC power cord. The use of
damaged power cord may cause hazardous conditions such as fire or injury.

Connect only to 3-core AC power cord. Do not connect to 2-core power cord,
cable or plug.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch the AC plug, the AC power code
and the splicer with wet hands.

Do not disassemble AC adapter, battery or the splicer. Any modification to the

splicer may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.

When you use external battery, see the following instructions.

The use of improper external battery may cause smoke, equipment
damage, or in serious cases burning, injury or death.
Do not throw the battery into a fire or a garbage dump.
Do not charge the battery close to flames.
Do not give severe vibration or shock to the battery.
If the battery is not fully charged within 6 hours or green LED lamp
is not on, immediately stop charging and contact Ilsintech(Inc.)
Do not place any object on AC adapter during charging.

Only use the specified battery charger(S-1B) and the specified battery pack(S-1B).
The use of any battery pack other than the specified one may cause smoke or fire,
equipment damage, injury or death.

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 Warning

Only use the specified battery charger(S-11).

Do not use AC power other than the allowable power indicated.

Do not let battery(S-1B) or the terminal of the specified charger be short-

circuited. Excessive current flow may cause damage to the equipment and
persons.

Avoid the use of S1 in a hazardous location in which harmful gas or flammable

gas can generate. In such conditions, the electrical arc of the fusion splicer can
result in bursting or fire.

Do not use compressed gas to clean S1.

If you carry the transport case connected with a belt, first check the belt is
strong enough. The worn belt may fail to sustain the case, resulting in equipment
loss or injury.

Wear safety glasses for protection from glass fibers. Glass fibers may cause serious
damage to eyes or skin tissue.
Do not use the splicer in high temperature conditions. Doing so may cause
equipment loss or injury.

Do not use a splicer in high temperature conditions. Doing so may cause

equipment loss or injury.

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 Caution

During or after heating protection sleeves in the tube heater, do not touch both
parts. Injury from high temperature could occur.

Do not place S1 in unstable locations. If the equipment is dropped, injury or

equipment damage could occur.

S1 is a precision instrument. It should be handled with care and precision. When

transporting it, use its specified transport case to protect it from dust, dust,
moisture, shock and impact.

Replace the electrodes the right way.

Only use the specified electrodes.
Place the new electrode in the right position.
Replace the electrodes in pairs.
Not doing so may cause abnormal arc and equipment damage or deterioration in
splice performance.
Only use ethyl alcohol (more than 96 %) to clean the splicer including object
lenses, V-grooves, wind-proof glass, LCD monitor, and the main body.
To prevent modification, discoloration and low performance, do not use any kind
of chemicals.

Do not use lubricants including oil and grease for S1. Doing so may cause
performance deterioration and equipment damage.

Do not store the equipment in high-temperature or high-humidity conditions.

Equipment damage could occur.

Qualified experts should check up technical matters concerning S1. Not doing so
may cause fire or electric shock. Please contact qualified service personnel in
Ilsintech(Inc.) and get A/S service.

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 Ⅱ. Product Structure

1. Parts of the splicer

S1 main unit S-1B battery pack

S-11 battery charger AC cord

Other accessory items

- Carrying case
- Instruction manual

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2. Requirements for splicing

Fiber type 0.25mm 0.9mm

Basic sleeves

Optical fiber
protection length 40mm length 60mm
sleeves Micro sleeves
length 20mm
length 25mm
length 34mm
length 45mm

Coating stripper
Optical fiber
stripping
tools
Optical fiber cleaver [CI-03]

Optical fiber
cleaving tools
Optical fiber holder [FTTH]
Optical fiber holder [standard]
cleave length : 10mm (fixed)
cleave length : 16mm (fixed)
cleave length : 5 ~
cleave length : 5 ~ 20mm(variable)
20mm(variable)
Use cotton or gauze pad and alcohol dispenser.
Ethyl alcohol (purity > 96%)
Optical fiber
cleaning tools

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Ⅲ. Product guide

Keyman S1 is an optical fiber fusion splicer, designed to connect various optical

fibers using DCA technology. S1 is a light, small and convenient device with low
splice loss and fast splice speed suitable for both indoor and outdoor working
conditions. Please read all the instructions in this manual to make the best use of
S1.

1. Outward of the main body

Wind protector
Monitor

Switch panel

Sleeve heater

Sleeve loader

Dual handle

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PC connection Connection jack for Connection jack for Connection jack for the
jack (USB 2.0) external monitor (RCA specified charger
external DC power and
jack)
back-up battery.

Heater1 movement lamp

Power indicator
Heater 2 movement lamp

Power switch Heater 1 key (top heater)

Heater 2 key (low heater)

Cursor key
Key to
execute arc
Menu key

Reset, key for

Esc key return

Screen
Enter key conversion
Key Key to execute
Built-in battery remaining splicing
capacity indicator
Switch for built-in battery
remaining capacity indicator

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2. Parts for fusion splicing

Top electrode
Camera illumination
cover
Y-axle camera
Sleeve lauder

Fixed left fiber cover Top electrode

Fixed right
fiber cover
Groove to install
sleeve lauder
Groove to install
sleeve lauder
Illumination for
night work Lower electrode

Lower electrode X-axle camera

cover

Y reflector

V-BLOCK Lever

Wind protector

V-BLOCK R

V-BLOCK L

X reflector

Heater cover

Heater 1

Center heater Cover close lever

Heater 2

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 Ⅳ. Using method

1. Power supply

The highly efficient built-in battery of S1 enables to use SI without attaching

additional battery.

Charging the battery

If the specified charger is connected to

“Charger” Jack on the left to the main unit and
the AC cord to AC outlet, the charging LED
lights up red, green and yellow in sequence and
charging starts when the LED lights up red
after about 0.5 second. The LED light turns
green
. when charging is completed. (After this
the charging should be continued for about 30
minutes.)
S1 adopted the floating charge system.

Power indicator LED

The LED light turns red→green→yellow
→off→red when minimum AC power is
on.

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 When yellow LED blinks, disconnect the AC cord and connect
it again after ten minutes.
Protective devices are built in the battery of S1(S-1B) and so
prevent over arc, over charge and overload. When these
protection functions are performed, its power is automatically
shut off. In this case, after ten seconds, connect the DC plug of
the charger to “charger” jack on the left to S1 and then connect
AC cord to the power outlet. And so, the shut-off will be canceled
and charging begins.

AC operation
Connect the DC plug of the AC specified
charger to “charger” jack on the left to S1.
When normal AC voltage is supplied, the
green light of the AC adapter turns on.
Please use only the normal power and make
sure more than 250V is not supplied.
Connect the AC power cord of the charger to
the AC outlet supplied with normal power.
The charging LED light blinks red → green → yellow in sequence.
The LED lights up red again when the charge is completed and normal power
supply is done. You may use the product.

Do not use a battery charger other than the specified charger

provided with the product. Doing so may cause hazardous
conditions such as fire.

DC operation with an external battery

Connect 12V car cigar-jack to “DC IN” jack

on the left to S1 main unit. Only use the
specified cord.

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 At this time, charging does not work.
Only use the specified voltage. (DC 12V car cigar-jack) Do not
simultaneously use the cigar-jack for the splicer and other
products. The car battery could be overpowered.

Large-capacity battery(S-SB) use

Have an optional large capacity battery(S-SB) installed on the lower part of S1 and
connect the connection cord to “DC IN 12V” jack on the left part of S1.

Built-in battery use

Please make sure that there is more than 20% battery capacity for even a few
connections.

Battery capacity check

Battery remaining capacity can be displayed on the right upper part of the screen when
the product is in use.

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 Battery remaining
remaining
capacity display Remaining capacity indicator (LED)
capacity
(Monitor)

80 ~ 100%
(5 bars) 5 LED

60 ~ 80%
(4 bars) 4 LED

40 ~ 60%
(3 bars) 3 LED

20~40%
(2 bars) 2 LED

10%
(1 bar) 1 LED
Within 5 %
(no bar) 1LED blinks (Immediate charge
is needed)

Charging the battery

Connect DC cord of specified charger S-11 to “CHARGER” jack on the left part of
large-capacity battery. Connect AC cord to the outlet with the appropriate AC
voltage. The charging LED light blinks red → green → yellow in sequence and the
LED lights up red again, which means charging has begun. It takes approximately 3
hours for the built-in battery and 6 hours for the large-capacity battery to be
completely charged. Keep charging for buffing for about 30 minutes after the green
light is turned on.

Connect DC cord first and then AC cord to the battery at all

times.

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Ⅴ. Instructions for use

1. Function keys

This is Power ON and OFF key. If you press the key, power is on, the
monitor is turned on and next square indicator lights up red. If you
press it for about one second again, the lamp turns off and power
turns off.
This is a key to move the cursor leftward. If you press this key on the
home screen, the screen becomes dark. This key also controls the
movement of optical fibers and camera focus in the passive mode. (For
more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

This is a key to move the cursor rightward. If you press this key on
the home screen, the screen becomes bright. This key also controls
the movement of optical fibers and camera focus in the passive mode.
(For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.) If you press the
key when is displayed on the right part of the menu screen, the
submenu is activated.

This is a key to move the cursor upward.

This key is used to select a motor in the passive mode.
(For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

This is a key to move the cursor downward.

This key is used to select a motor in the passive mode.
(For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

This is a key to go to the menu screen

This key is used to cancel your selection or to return to the previous

screen.

This Enter key is used to complete Edit setting or go to the next step on
the menu.
This key is to shut off power when the splicer is stopped by abnormal
voltage or external shock.

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 Battery remaining capacity display key.
If you press this key one time, battery remaining capacity LED lights up
and then off one second later.
This command key is to execute splicing.
Next movement in the case of section operation

This key is used to cancel splicing or initialize the splice function.

This key is to convert the splicing screen. Each push converts the
screen to X, Y and both X and Y screen.

This key is to execute arc in the passive splice or section movement

splice. It is also used to execute additional arc.

This key operates the upper sleeve heater.

When it is turned on, the left indicator lights up red.
If you press the key once again, the heater turns off.

This key operates the lower sleeve heater.

2. Turning on S1

Monitor OPEN

Lightly hold the monitor center and lift it up

as in picture.

Monitor angle

The monitor viewing angle is adjustable for

the convenience of the user.

Monitor ON

Press the POWER key about 0.5 second with the

wind protector closed.
Home screen is displayed when all motors are
reset to their initial positions.

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 Home screen
Monitor brightness

Set a value with leftward or rightward cursor

key and press the ENTER key to change
Monitor brightness.

Splice mode

Select a proper splice mode for exact splicing.

The current splice mode is displayed on the
home screen.

LCD brightness adjustment

Heater mode

Select a proper heater mode to heat

protection sleeves. The current heater mode
is displayed on the home screen.

Press MENU key on the home screen

to change the splice mode.
The splice mode and heater mode are
displayed on the main menu screen.
Setting

3. Installing the protection sleeve lauder

Get out the protection sleeve lauder on the

right to the wind protector and insert it into
the left or right groove.

4. Cleaning optical fibers

Clean the optical fiber with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol. Dust in a
protective sleeve may cause cut-off or attenuation.

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 5. Inserting optical fibers into protective sleeves

Push an optical fiber into a protective

sleeve.

Sleeve Optical fiber

6. Cleaning and stripping optical fibers

Strip about 4 cm of coating from the fiber end with a coating stripper. Clean the bare
fiber by wiping it with a lint-free tissue soaked in alcohol.

순도가 99% 이상 되는 고품질의 알코올을 사용 하십시오.

7. Cleaving bare optical fibers

1 Place the bare fiber in the cleaver to give the desired cleave length.

2 Gently lower the cleaving lever. Now the fiber is cleaved.

3 Raise the cleaving lever and take out the fiber.

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4 Remove the cut end of the fiber and throw away in a proper container.

For more details concerning the use of cleaver, refer to the

cleaver instruction guide.

8. Placing the fiber in the splicer.

1 Open the wind protector and the

fiber clamp holder.

2 Place the fiber between the V-

groove and the electrode.

V-Groove Electrode

If the coating part of the fiber is bent, please have the bending part
face the floor.
Please make sure that the end section of the prepared fiber is not
bumped against anything.

3 Hold the fiber in place with your hands and then close the holder.

4 Have the other end of the fiber placed as in 3 .

5 Close the wind protector.

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 9. Splicing procedures

You can observe the optical fiber by using the image processing system installed in
Keyman S1. But your naked eyes are also necessary to inspect the monitor for more
complete result of splicing.

1 Optical fibers placed in the splicer

move towards each other. Approaching
fibers stop in the position exactly
suitable for splicing after performing a
cleaning arc. Then, the check-up
process is conducted for the cleave
angle, the state of the fiber end and
dirt. If the measured angle is bigger
than the limit value or if pieces of glass
fiber are found, an error message is
displayed on the screen.
The splicing process is automatically stopped. If an error message does not
appear, please check the section state with your naked eyes based on the
following. If the inspection result is one of the followings, remove the fibers from
the splicer and replace fibers. This kind of general fault may cause poor splicing.

2 Inspected optical fibers are aligned in core-to-core or clad-to-clad form.

Measured values of Offset for clad and core axles can be displayed on the screen.

The splicer can be set to stop after checking the cleave angle.
Doing so can make optical fibers not be aligned.
You can change the limit value for the cleave angle.
If you want to ignore the error message and go to the next step,
press the SET key.
The cleave angle, clad axle Offset and core axle Offset can be set
not to be displayed on the screen.

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3 After the alignment of fibers, arc
is performed for splicing.

Press the Arc key after the

completed alignment in the case
of step–by-step movement.
Then, arc is performed.

4 The estimated splice loss value is

displayed on the monitor after
completed splicing. The loss value is
affected by various error factors. The
estimation of splice loss is based on
factors with exact measurement such
as MFD.
If the measured angle or the calculated
splice loss value is bigger than the preset limit value, an error message is
displayed on the screen. If an unusual condition is observed from spliced optical
fibers including too thick or thin fibers or bubbles on them, an error message is
also displayed. If an error message does not appear but the condition is
considered unusual with naked eyes, the repeat of the splicing process is highly
recommended.

The splicing point may look larger or more expanded than

other parts. This is not an abnormal condition and does not affect
splice loss.
To change the estimated splice loss or the limit value of the
cleave angle, refer to the manual.

In some cases, splice loss can be improved by additional re-arc.

Press ARC key to perform an additional re-arc. The process to estimate splice
loss and confirm splicing condition is conducted once again.

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In some cases, splice loss can be even worsened by additional re-arc.
You can set additional re-arc to OFF or limit the number of re-arc.

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Increase in splice loss: cause and improving measures

symptom cause solution

Core axle
Dust in the V-grooves and fiber Clean the V-grooves and
Off set
holder chips fiber holder chips.

Core angle Dust in the V-grooves and fiber Clean the V-grooves and
holder chips fiber holder chips.
Bad condition of the ends of Check that the optical fiber
the fiber cleaver is properly working.
Core modification
Dust in the V-grooves and fiber Clean the V-grooves and
holder chips fiber holder chips.

Core curve Bad condition of the ends of Check that the optical fiber
the fiber cleaver is properly working.

Too low initial arc or too short Increase the initial ARC
POWER and the initial arc
arc time time.
MFD discord
Increase ARC POWER and
Too low ARC POWER
arc time

ignition Bad condition of the ends of Check that the optical fiber
the fiber cleaver is properly working.
Remaining dust after the Thoroughly clean the fibers
cleaning of fibers or cleaning or increase the cleaning arc
arc time.
bubble Bad condition of the ends of Check that the optical fiber
the fiber cleaver is properly working.

Too low initial arc or too short Increase the initial ARC
POWER and(or) the initial arc
arc time time.
separation Increase overlapping.
Too high initial arc or too long
arc time Decrease initial ARC POWER
and(or) initial arc time.

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 thick
Too long optical fibers. Decrease overlapping

thin Improper ARC POWER Adjust ARC POWER

Adjust initial ARC POWER,
A few improper arc-affecting
initial arc time and
factors
overlapping.
line Adjust initial ARC POWER,
A few improper arc-affecting
initial arc time and
factors
overlapping.

Sometimes a vertical line appears in the splice point during splicing

multi-mode optical fibers or dissimilar fibers(with different diameter).
It does not affect splice properties such as splice loss or Proof

The storage of splicing results

The splicing result can be stored in the memory and the procedure is as follows.

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After 2000 result is stored, 2001 result overwrites 1 result.

How to automatically store splicing results (notes are exceptional.)

Press SET key or RESET key or open the wind protector when the splice is completed, and
splice results are automatically stored in the memory.

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10. Removing spliced optical fibers

1 Open the lid of the tube heater.

2 Open the wind protector.

3 Grasp and hold the left fiber with the

left hand at the edge of wind protector
and open the lid of left fiber clamp
holder.

Continuously hold the fiber at this reference point until it has been
properly loaded into the tube heater.

4 Open the right fiber clamp holder.

5 Grasp the right fiber, and remove the spliced fiber from the splicer.

11. Installing the protection sleeve in the sleeve heater

Have the right end of the protection

sleeve placed at the Arrow of the sleeve
heater. Slide the spliced fiber slowly to
the right until the left hand reaches the
edge of the tube heater. At this point,
the sleeve is centered in the tube
heater.

Ensure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice portion.

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12. Heating the protection sleeve

1 Transfer the fiber with protection sleeve

to the center of the tube heater.

2 Place the fiber with protection sleeve in

the tube heater. Be sure to keep tension
downwards on the fiber as it is placed, so
that the tube heater lid can automatically
close. (The upper heater is only applied.)

Ensure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice point.
Ensure that the supporting bar in the sleeve is located downwards.

3 Press the HEAT key to start the heating cycle.

When the heating process is completed, the HEAT LED(red) turns off.

If the HEAT key is pressed during sleeve heating, the sleeve heating
process is aborted.

4 Open the tube heater lids and remove the protected fiber from the tube heater.
Apply only a small amount of tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube
heater.

In isolated cases, the sleeve may stick to the bottom plate of the heater.
If this happens, use a cotton swab to help remove the sleeve from the
heater.

5 Visually inspect the finalized sleeve to verify no bubble or debris/dust is present

in the sleeve.

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 Ⅵ. The maintenance of quality splice

1. Cleaning and inspection before splicing

For the cleaning and maintenance of important areas, refer to the following.

Cleaning of V-grooves

Contaminants in V-grooves do not assure proper holding, resulting in high splice loss.
V-grooves must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned up even during its daily
operation. To clean V-grooves, see the following.

1 Open the wind protector.

2 Brush the surface of the V-grooves

with a cotton swab moistened with
alcohol. Remove the remaining alcohol
in the V-grooves with a dry clean
cotton swab. V-Groove

Please be careful not to touch the electrodes.

Do not apply too much force when cleaning. It may cause damage
to the V-grooves.

3 If contaminants in V-grooves are

not fully removed with a cotton
swab moistened with alcohol, use
the ends of cleaved optical fibers
to remove them. Then, repeat the
step 2.

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 Cleaning of the fiber clamp holder chip

Contaminants in holder clamp chip do not assure proper holding, resulting in low-
quality splicing. Holder clamp chip must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned
up even during its daily operation. To clean V-grooves, see the following.

1 Open the wind protector.

2 Clean the surface of holder clamp

chip with a thin cotton swab
moistened with alcohol.
Remove the remaining alcohol in
holder clamp chip with a dry clean
cotton swab.

Cleaning of the glass of wind protector

Contamination on the glass of wind protector reduces the transparency of light guide.
If so, optical fiber core position becomes unclear, resulting in high splice loss. To clean
the glass, take the following steps.

1 Clean the surface of the glass with

a thin cotton swab moistened with
alcohol. Remove the remaining
alcohol on the glass with a dry
clean cotton swab.
2 Clean the glass thoroughly so that
there is no line or stain.

Cleaning of the optical fiber cleaver

Contamination of a blade or a clamping pad of the fiber cleaver lowers the

performance of the cleaver and contamination of the fiber surface or ends may
cause high splice loss. To prevent this, it is necessary to clean blades and clamping
pads with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

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 2. Regular inspection and cleaning

Regular inspection and cleaning are required to maintain high-quality splice.

Cleaning of the object lenses

Contamination on the surface of the lens makes it difficult to recognize the fiber core
position, resulting in high splice loss. If this happens, the splicer fails to work properly.
To prevent this, clean two object lenses at regular intervals. If you don’t, dust will
accumulate and it will be impossible to remove it. Cleaning process of the lenses is as
follows.

1 Turn off the splicer before cleaning the object lenses.

2 Gently wipe the lenses(X-axle and Y-axle) with a cotton swab moistened with
alcohol in a circular motion starting from the center to the rest of the surface.
Remove remaining alcohol on the glass with dry clean cotton.

Remove the electrodes before cleaning the object lenses.

Be careful not to reach the end of the electrode while cleaning the
lenses.

3 The lens surface should be clean and

there should be no line and stain.

4 Turn on the power and check whether

there is no line and stain. Press the
X/Y key to change the screen and
inspect the surface of the lens.

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Replacement of the glass of wind protector

If the fiber image is not clear enough, or the stain remains even after the clean-up,
replace the glass.

1 Turn off the splicer.

2 Open the wind protector. Remove the glass

with a cross-head screwdriver. Take care
of the spring on the back when removing.

3 Take out the shaft pin inserted in the glass

and reinsert it in the new glass. Assemble
it in the reverse order of disassembly.

Please be cautious not to lose the

spring.
Confirm that the glass is properly
replaced. If not so, optical fiber can
not be exactly observed. Spring insertion part Shaft pin

4 Clean the glass.

5 Turn on the power and confirm that there is no line and stain. Press the X/Y key
to change the screen and inspect the surface of the lens.

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Blade position adjustment

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If the cleaver fails to work properly, rotate the blade 1/16 of a turn to replace the
worn out blade position with a sharp blade position. To rotate the blade, see the
following.

1 Loosen the wrench bolt a little on the right of the cleaver with the hex wrench
on the lower part of the cleaver.

2 Rotate the circular blade to change the position with a cotton swab.
(Adjust it to have the blade number face up.)

3 Tighten the wench bolt on the right of the cleaver.

Be careful not to touch the blade when rotating it. Use a thin cotton
swab for an easy and safe adjustment.

4 Replace the hex wrench in its original position.

To replace the blade, see the operation manual of the cleaver.

Blade replacement

If the 16 positions of the blade are all worn out, replace the blade.

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 Ⅶ. Main Menu

1. Select Splice mode

The optical splice setting for the exact optical fiber assembly comprises the splicing
factors described below. These factors are dependent on optical fiber assembly and
the difference in optical fibers.

A factor to adjust arc/heating

A factor to calculate estimated loss
A factor to adjust fiber alignment and splicing process
The limit value for an error message

These splicing factors are already stored in the fusion splicer. They are stored in the
database and can be used by coping in the user program. They can also be edited
for exact fiber assembly.

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 Database

Splice Mode Details

In this mode, the core profile of the fiber is observed and optical fibers are
automatically spliced.

The key point of AUTO mode

NZDS optical fiber is spliced through the basic NZDS

AUTO splice mode. But for the best results, the optimal splice mode
suitable for NZDS fiber is recommended. It is because of the
nature of the fiber.

Mode for splicing the basic single mode fiber. MFD is 9~10um at 1310nm
SM
wavelength.
Mode for splicing NZDS fiber. MFD is 9~10um at 1550nm wavelength. It
NZ can also splice WDM fiber.
DS Mode for splicing DS fiber. MFD is 7~9um near 1550nm wavelength.
Mode for splicing the multimode fiber.
MM
Core diameter: 50.0 ~ 62.5um
AT1/AT2 Attenuation splice
Others are not mentioned above and stored in the database of the splicer.
OTHERS New splice modes will be added continuously. For more information
concerning recent new modes, contact Ilsintech(Inc.)

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Selecting a splice mode

Select a splice mode suitable for the prepared optical fiber.

Ready
1 Press the menu key in ready, pause 1, pause
Home screen
2 or finish state, and the splice menu
appears.
Select the Splice Mode menu, and Select
Splice Mode appears.

Select a splice mode using the up or down

2
arrow key and press the ENTER key.

To end Select Splice Mode, press the

ESC key. Setting
Splice mode menu screen

Setting
Splice mode setting screen

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Creation or deletion of a splice mode

Select “BLANK” from [Select

How to create a splice mode
Splice Mode]
Nine splice modes are originally stored in
the splicer and other modes are
displayed as blank. Select splice mode

Select “BLANK” from Select Splice Mode

and press the right arrow and the
ENTER key. Fiber types appear. Select a
splice mode to copy and press the
ENTER key twice to execute. Press the
ESC key after confirming the fiber type
in the selected splice mode.

How to delete a splice mode

setting

A splice mode can be deleted. To delete it,

Select “fiber type” in [Edit]
refer to the following.

1 Select the splice mode you want to

choose and press the right cursor to
move to the splice mode Edit menu. Edit

Press the ENTER key to select the

fiber type.

2 Select “0:BLANK” and press the

ENTER key for execution.

Mode number 1~9 can not be

deleted.
Mode number 1 is autom-
atically selected after the splice
Mode deleted
mode deletion.

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Reference or splice mode edit

Select the edit mode

Splice factors in each splice mode can be
modified. ARC POWER and arc time, above
all, are the most important factors, and to
Edit mode
edit the two factors, refer to the following.

1 Move the cursor to change the splice

mode on Edit Mode menu. Press the
right arrow to display Edit Mode.

2 Move the cursor using the up or

down arrow to change the factors.

3 Press the ENTER key to select the factors. Press the left or right arrow to adjust
their value. Press the ENTER key to store the adjusted value.

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Below is the list of splice factors for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes.

For easy operation, a limited number of factors described below are displayed on the screen
in the SM, DS, MM or NZ mode. Additional factors not mentioned below are set to proper
values in the production process.

Factors details
The list of splice modes stored in the database is displayed. The
Fiber type chosen splice mode among them is copied in the selected mode in
the user program area.
Mode Title 1 The title of the Mode Title is expressed in 11 characters.
More details about the Mode Title are expressed in 11 characters.
Mode Title 2
The title is displayed in the splice edit mode.
If the cleave limit of the left or right fiber end is bigger than the
Cleave Limit
selected limit value (cleave Limit), an error message is displayed.
If the estimated splice loss exceeds the selected limit value (loss
Loss Limit
value), an error message appears.
Arc Power Arc Power is set in accordance with each mode.
Arc time is set in accordance with each mode. It is automatically
Arc time
set in accordance with fiber type when the AUTO mode is selected.
Cleaning arc burns dust on the fiber surface even in a short time
Cleaning time
of arc. The duration of cleaning arc can be affected by this factor.
In isolated cases, splice loss can be improved by additional re-arc.
Re-arc time
The duration of additional arc can be affected by this factor.

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Splice edit mode

The splice mode edit enables users to set various splice modes and use them in a proper
way in their working conditions. Instructions for using various parameters and their
functions are described below.

Parameter Description
The list of splice modes stored in the splicer database appears on
the screen. The user selects a proper mode to use.
Fiber type
It is utilized in using the edit function by copying a similar mode
from the splice modes stored in the database.
Mode title 1 Mode title 1 expresses the splice mode in maximum 11 characters.
Mode title 2 expresses the splice mode in details in maximum 11
Mode title 2
characters. Mode title 2 can be found in the [Splice mode] menu.
It sets the method of fiber alignment.
Alignment “Core”: optical fibers are aligned to core position on both sides.
“Clad”: fibers are aligned to the Gap set Position of clad.
It sets the focus during the fiber observation. A focal plane moves
towards the core due to numerical value increase and the focal
Focus-L plane moves against the core due to numerical value decrease.
Focus-R “AUTO” focus setting is recommended. The left fiber and the right
fiber are focused respectively and it is possible even when
different fibers are spliced.
When aligning optical fibers by using the ECF function, it sets the
ECF
axial offset.
The most fiber is aligned to the core center and the less errors are,
Auto power
the most the effect of ARC POWER is.
If [Proof test] is set to “ON”, the test is conducted by opening the
Proof test
wind protector after splicing or pressing the SET key.
It sets the error range of cleave angle.
Cleave Limit If at least one out of the measured left and right cleave angles
exceeds the error range, an error message appears.
It sets the error range of estimated loss.
Loss Limit If the estimated loss exceeds the error range, an error message
appears.
If the bending of the two spliced fibers exceeds the preset limit, an
Fiber Angle Limit
error message appears.
Cleaning arc time When the section gap between fibers is set, a short arc is

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 conducted to remove fine dust on the fiber surface.
The execution time of cleaning arc is set in this domain.
It sets the section gap between left and right during alignment and
Gap
initial arc.
It sets the position of the fiber to splice at the center of arc. If the
MFD values of left and right fibers are different, splice the fiber
Gap set Position with the smaller value. Splice loss can be improved by transferring
the gap setting position from the arc center to the bigger MFD
fiber.
It sets a span of time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as
the initial ARC POWER. In this point, if initial ARC POWER value is
Prefuse
low, the section angle of the fiber can be bad, resulting in an axial
POWER
offset. If the value is too high, the fiber can be burning or become
round, causing the deterioration of splice loss.
It sets a span of time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as
Prefuse
the initial arc time. Long [initial arc time] means high [initial ARC
time POWER].

It sets the overlapping of fiber in the amount fiber advancing. If

[initial ARC POWER] is weak or [initial arc time] is short, make
Overlap
the [overlap] setting somewhat small. In opposite cases, make the
setting somewhat big.
A major arc can be adjusted in two steps.
ARC1 POWER The first step of arc is ARC POWER 1 and the second step is ARC
POWER 2. ARC POWER 1 is set in this domain.

Arc1 time It sets the time of ARC POWER 1.

ARC POWER 2 is the second step. ARC POWER 2 is set in this
ARC2 POWER
domain.
It sets the time of ARC POWER 2.
In general, [ARC2 Time] is set to “OFF.” It is possible to set a very
Arc 2 time
long arc time, but if the arc time 1 or 2 is more than 30 seconds,
the arc unit can be damaged.
It sets the ARC POWER to ON and OFF one after the other as ARC
Arc ON - Time POWER 2 is being arced. “ON” time of ARC POWER 2 is set in this
domain. Have arc time set to ON always for a re-arc.
It sets the arc time OFF of ARC POWER 2.
When the arc of ARC POWER 2 is stopped in isolated cases, re-arc
Arc OFF - Time
may also be stopped. If continuous re-arc is needed, set this
parameter to “OFF.”

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 It sets re-arc time.
It automatically sets re-ARC POWER in the [splice mode edit]
Re-arc time
menu to arc the same amount as [ARC POWER 2]. If ARC POWER
2 is set to ON and OFF, re- arc is automatically set to ON and OFF.
Thin fibers increase splice loss in isolated cases. This taper
Taper splice function is set to “ON.” Taper shape is determined by these three
parameters.
It designates a span of time from the end of the fiber advancing
Taper Wait
amount to the start of taper.
Taper Speed It designates the taper speed of the fiber.
Taper time It designates the taper time of the fiber.
“OFF”, “”Core” or “Clad”
Estimation mode Selects “Clad” when splicing MMF.
Selects one of these splice loss estimation modes.
MFD - Left It sets the MFD value of the left or right. Estimated splice loss
values for both the left MFD and the right MFD have to be
MFD - Right
calculated.
The sum of the first measured splice loss value and increased loss.
If special optical fibers or other optical fibers are spliced, high
Offset splice loss can occur even under the optimal conditions. The
minimum value of the actual loss should be set in order to match
the estimated splice loss with the actual loss,
Core Step Core Step, core curve and MFD fault affect splice loss. If the
Core curve estimation mode is set to “OFF” or “Clad,” Core step, core curve
and MFD fault are automatically set to “OFF.” In the case of the
estimated splice of the optical fiber splicing considered to be sure,
MFD Mismatch it has to be adjusted. It has to be adjusted by using core alignment
advancing, core curve and MFD fault.

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 How to insert mode title / note / password

Select a mode title / note / password, and the

letter list is displayed below.

Select the desired text moving the

1
cursor and press the
ENTER key to input.

2 If the text input is completed, move to

[finish] by moving the cursor and press
the ENTER key to finish.
If an exact password is inserted, password insertion is displayed on the next
screen. If an inexact password is inserted, message from the previous password
is displayed and the screen returns to the previous one.

Attenuation splice mode

Attenuation splice mode is a mode that splices optical fibers by intentionally giving
an axial deviation to attenuate the splice focus.

At least one of “AT1(SM)”,

“AT1(DS)”, “AT2(SM)”, “AT2(DS)”
and “AT2(MM)” is selected.

[AT1] mode

[AT1] splices optical fiber by intentionally using the Offset of core axle.
[AT1] displays the estimated splice loss value. But the value is not accurate and it is only
for reference. It is recommended to use Power Meta to measure the exact splice loss value.

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 2. Select Heater Mode

Heater Mode has 12 changeable heater modes.

Select the most proper heater mode before using protection sleeves.

The type of a protection sleeve makes the best use of the tube heating system. In this
mode, the user can see the reference from the database. The user can copy and edit
proper one to put into the user program and also can edit it in the user program mode.

Database

parameter Description
A mode to heat standard 60mm sleeves.
S-160
Ilsintech S-160
A mode to heat standard 40mm sleeves.
S-140
Ilsintech S-140
34mmA A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves
25mmA A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves
20mmA A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves
40mmB A mode to heat standard 40mm macro sleeves
34mmB A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves
25mmB A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves
20mmB A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves
45mmC A mode to heat standard 45mm macro sleeves
34mmC A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves
25mmC A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves

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Selecting heater mode

Select a heater mode most suitable for the optical fiber protection sleeve to use.

1 Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Main Select [Select Heater Mode] in

menu], and [Select Heater Mode] is [Splice menu]
displayed.

Select heater mode

2 Select a heater mode using the key,
and press the ENTER key.

select

Edit heater mode

Edit or change the tube heater state stored in the heater mode.

1 Select Edit Mode in [Select Heater [Select Heater Mode]

Mode] menu using the cursor.
Press , and [Edit Mode] is
displayed.
Heater mode menu edit
2 Move to the parameter to change using
and press the ENTER key.

3 Move to the mode to use using

And press the ENTER key.

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 Parameters description
• sleeve type setting
• The list of all heater modes is displayed.
Sleeve type
• The user can copy the wanted program mode or select it from
the list.
• heater mode title is displayed on right lower side of the screen
Mode title 1 during splicing and heating.
• the maximum number of letters: 5
• describe the heater mode on [sleeve type] screen.
Mode title 2
• the maximum number of letters: 13
• set the order of heater Control LONG
• LONG 1: use 60mm protection sleeves
• LONG 2: use 60mm protection sleeves even for 8mm-cleaved
and Ny-coated optical fibers
Heater Control
• MIDDLE: use 40mm protection sleeves
LONG
• MICRO 1: use micro sleeves for the fiber which has a outer
diameter of 900㎛.
• MICRO 2: 34mm micro sleeves or a little long sleeves
• MICRO 3: 34mm micro sleeves or a little short sleeves
• set heating time.
• Heating time is automatically controlled according to the air
Heat time
and ambient temperature. Heating time may be longer or shorter
than the set value as [heat time].
• Set heater temperature.
• Ny-coated optical fibers are used with cleaved 8mm and Ny
Heat temperature
coating fibers are used as [heater temperature] is raised over
190℃.
• Set finish temperature.
• The sleeve may be removed after the heating is finished.
• [Caution] In the case of higher finish temperature, a buzzer
Finish temperature
sounds before the sleeve is not cooled. When the sleeve is
removed from the tube heater at over 100℃, the remaining
optical fiber at the splice point may be pressured and modified.

Set the temperature below 180℃ when heating standard sleeves.

At high temperature(over 150℃), do not set heating time to more than
120 seconds.
Please set the temperature below 150℃ when you use it in a row.

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 3. ARC CALIBLATION

ARC POWER can be adjusted according to the change in air temperature, humidity
and pressure. The sensor for temperature, humidity and pressure makes it possible
to calibrate Arc Power properly in accordance with surrounding conditions.
The change in ARC POWER caused by the electrode wear and fiber splicing is not
automatically adjusted. The central axle may move left or right during the arc. In
this case, ARC CALIBLATION is necessary since the splice position of the fiber can
be changed.

[Arc Calibration] is a function to change a arc voltage “factor”

value and the factor value is used in operation program for all
splices. In addition, the calibration value of arc power cannot be
changed in the splice mode.

Operating procedures

1 Select [ARC CALIBLATION] in [splice menu], and the screen for ARC
CALIBLATION appears.

2 Place prepared optical fiber in the splicer.

In general SM or DS fiber is used for arc calibration.

Optical fiber is used for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber
surface can affect arc calibration.

3 Press the ENTER key. It is executed as follows.

Arc is performed after the fiber alignment, and the capacity is adjusted
according to arc condition.

The initial cleave angle is not related to the parameter, “cleave

loss.” It can be independently set for arc capacity adjustment.

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 4 After the measurement is completed, the result such as the following is
displayed on the screen.

Select [Arc Calibration] in

“Test Finish” message [Splice menu].

This message means that arc voltage

calibration and splice position are
successfully completed. Press the Esc key
Arc Calibration
to finish this function.

“Test Again” message

This message means that arc voltage

calibration and splice position are
completed but there has been too much
change in the set value between before and
after calibration. So, the re-execution of arc
power is needed. Close the wind protector and
press . Prepare the fiber again and re-
execute Arc Power. Even if the calibration is
Arc Calibration Finish
not completed, you can press the Esc key to
finish.

In some cases, a set of re-arc is

required before successful completion
or “Test Finish” message is displayed.
If no such message is displayed even
after a series of re-arc, it can be
considered almost completed.

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 4. Splice Option

This function can set general parameters of all modes for splicing and tube heater
operation.
Select [Splice Option] in [Main

Select [Splice Option] in [Main menu].

1
menu]. Splice composition menu is
displayed.

2 You can change and select some Splice setting

parameters.

3 Select the desired value using

and select using the ENTER key.

Menu setting

Parameters Description
Set “Auto start” to “ON,” and auto splice operation is performed.
Auto start Place optical fiber in the splicer and close the wind protector, and
the splice procedure is automatically started.
If “Pause 1” is set to “ON,” splicing is halted after the fiber gap
adjustment is completed.
Pause 1
Press the SET button, and splice operation is conducted.
The cleave angle is displayed during the pause.
If “Pause 2” is set to “ON,” splicing is halted after optical fibers are
Pause 2 aligned.
Arc splicing begins when the Arc button is pressed.
Data display
If it is set to “ON,” the cleave angle of the left and right fiber is
Cleave angle
measured and displayed on the screen.
If it is set to “ON,” the results on alignment Offset of the core and
Axle Offset
clad are displayed on the screen.

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 5. Splice memory

The memory of this splicer can store Select [Splice Memory] in [Main
more than 2000 splice results. The menu]
purpose of data storage is to store the
result in the splice mode without relying
on other things.
Splice result setting

Data Display

Splice results stored in the memory can be displayed.

Stored results can be added and edited.

Data stored in the memory can be

downloaded using PC.

1 Select [Splice Memory] in [Main

menu].

2 Select [Data Display]. Then select a

wanted item from the displayed splice
memory and press the ENTER key.

3 Designate a memory number according

to the following procedures.
Move the cursor to the data memory
number to display and press the
ENTER key.
If is pressed, [move to ~] is
opened. Designate the memory number
and press the ENTER key. Press the
ENTER key when the data is displayed.

4 The splice result data is displayed.

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Clearing Memory

The splice results stored in the memory can be cleared partially or completely.

1 Select [Clear Memory] in [Splice Memory], and the [Clear Memory] menu
appears.

CLEAR ALL DATA

2 Move to [CLEAR ALL DATA] and press the ENTER key. The selection window of
“Yes” or “No” appears.

3 Press the ENTER key once again, and all splice results are cleared.

CLEAR PART DATA

2 Move to [CLEAR PART DATA] and press the ENTER key for the [CLEAR PART
DATA] screen.

3 Select the desired range (memory start and finish numbers) using
and press the ENTER key. The selected data is deleted. The
next data moves up to replace the deleted empty space.

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Select [SPLICE MEMORY].

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 Ⅷ. Sub menu

This Sub Menu is divided into details. Each detailed function menu can change the
motions of the splicer.

1 Press the Menu key and move to the Sub

Menu using the cursor.

2 Select and change each condition.

1. Language

Screen position change operation

1 Select language on the Sub Menu screen and press and language state is
displayed.
2 Move the cursor to select and press and the chosen language is activated.

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 2. Power Save

The power saving function is important for energy preservation. If the battery pack
is used without the power saving function set, the number of splicing gets
decreased. For that reason, the power saving function is recommended.
The power saving function setting is as follows.
Select [Power save] in [SUB
menu]
Power Save

1 Put the power supply unit in the splicer

and turn on the power.
절전 메뉴

2 When using the power supply unit, select

the power saving function displayed in
the control menu of the screen.

3 Adjust Power-Save values for the

monitor and the splicer.

Terms Description
If the splicer is not used for a certain span of time, LCD monitor is
Monitor Shut supposed to be automatically turned off. Please set this function
Down when using the battery.
At this time, if is pressed, LCD monitor is turned on.
Splicer Shut If the splicer is not used for a certain span of time, it is supposed to
Down be automatically turned off.

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3. Menu Lock

1 Select Menu Lock in [Sub Menu] and

press the Enter key.

2 Select Password Lock From and press

the [ENTER] key, and the password
input screen is displayed. Select letters
to create your password using the cursor
and move the cursor to Finish and press
the [ENTER] key. Now you can set or
cancel the menu lock function. If the
password lock is set, the following
cannot be changed.

The initial password is set to [0000].

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3 Select Splicer Mode and press and
the menu to set or cancel the splicer
mode lock appears.
If “yes” is selected, a warning window
saying “Password Locked” is displayed
when you try to change a splice mode set
value. You cannot change the value.

4 If you select Heater Mode, you can

choose to set or cancel the heater mode
lock. If you select “yes,” you can not
change a heater mode set value.

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5 If you select Splice Results, you can
choose to set or cancel splice results
lock. If you select “yes,” you can not
clear splice results.

If Password Lock From is set to “yes”

and Mode lock is not set to “yes,”
lock function does not work.

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 4. Other Option

Other Option in Sub Menu provides information on other functions including the
setting method.

1 If you select System Settings, you can

change password and buzzer sound.

Please remember the password. If you

forget it, you have to send the splicer
to the factory for maintenance.

2 If you select Electrode menu, you can

confirm the arc number and the warning
set indicating electrode replacement.

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3 Program Version menu enables you to
confirm the input program version.

4 If you select Arc Calibration, you can set

the angle limit when calibrating arc
power.

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 Ⅸ. Aux menu

1. Replace Electrodes

As the splicer is used, the electrode is worn out and silica oxidized substances are
accumulated. Therefore, regular cleaning is needed. It is recommended to replace
the electrodes after approximately 2,000 arcs.
A message indicating the electrode replacement appears after more than 2,000 arcs.
If this happens, turn off the splicer and replace the electrodes. Not doing so may
result in high splice loss and deterioration of the splice point.

Replacement procedures

1 Turn off the splicer.

2 Open the electrode cover.

3 Loosen the electrode retainer screw and remove the electrode.

4 Wipe the new electrode with cotton pad soaked with alcohol and then install it.

(i) Install the electrode in the V-groove of the base.

(ii) Tighten the screw.
(iii) Close the electrode cover.

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 Be careful not to give damage to the electrode while replacing it.
Tighten the screw while pressing the electrode retainer in the
exact position.

5 Turn on the splicer and press the [ENTER] key after preparing optical
fiber. Perform an arc repeatedly about 4 times to make the electrodes
stable after the arc calibration.

6 If the arc is completed, repeat the arc calibration until the message saying
“Text Finish” appears.

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 2. STABILZE ELECTRONODES
Sometimes, arc power becomes unstable due to
surrounding conditions, increasing splice loss. It
takes a long time to stabilize arc power when the
splicer is at too low or high positions. With this in
mind, continue to calibrate arc power until the
electrode in the case gets stabilized. “TEST FINISH”
message appears when completed, which means
that [Arc Calibration] has successfully been
performed.

Procedures

1 Select [Stabilize Electrodes] menu.

2 Place the fiber into the splicer for splicing.

3 Press the ENTER key to execute the electrode

stabilization process.

4 When [ARC CALIBLATION] is completed, the

stabilization process is also ended.

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 3. CLEAR ARC COUNT

This function deletes the arc number.

1 Select [Clear Arc Count].

2 Select “yes” and press the ENTER key

to clear the arc number.

Perform this function after “electrode

replacement” is completed.

4. SET CALENDER

This function sets the time and date to store in the splicer.

Procedures

1 Select [SET CALENDER] menu.

2 When year/month/day and time is

displayed, move the cursor using
and , and change the number
using and .

3 Press the ENTER key when the date

setting is completed. And the setting
value is stored.

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 5. SENSOR VALUE

The current temperature, pressure, humidity and

battery voltage are displayed by various Sensors.

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 X. Error messages

1. FIBER DIRTY

This error message appears when foreign substance on the prepared fiber exceeds
the allowable level.

⇒ Clean the fiber completely and reset it.

2. REPLACE POSITION

This error message appears when the fiber is not placed at the central position
between the electrode and the V-Groove or when an object lens or mirror gets
contaminated.

⇒ Press the Reset key and reset the fiber at

the center between the electrode and the V-
Groove.
⇒ Check and remove the contaminants on the
lens and moving mirror.

3. Too Long Fiber

This error message appears when the fiber is set near the electrode, an object lens
or mirror gets contaminated, or LED lighting is dark.

⇒ Press the Reset key and reset the fiber.

Remove the contaminants on the lens and
moving mirror
⇒ If an error is confirmed by LED check up,
refer to Ilsintech(Inc.).

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 4. FIBER OVER ANGLE

This error message appears when the measured cleave angle of the fiber exceeds
the limit value of the angle.

⇒Check the condition of the cleaver and reset

the fiber.
⇒Check the limit value of the cleave angle.

5. LOSS LIMIT OVER

This error message appears when the estimated loss limit exceeds its limit value.

⇒ Check the limit value of the loss rate.

6. FIBER THIN ERROR

This error message appears when the splice point of the fiber is thinner than the
allowable level.

⇒ Shorten the drawing length of taper splice.

⇒ Check whether arc power is too large or arc time is too long.

7. FIBER THICK ERROR

This error message appears when the splice point of the fiber is thicker than the
allowable level.

⇒ Reduce the overlapping set value.

⇒ Check whether arc power is small or whether arc time is short.

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 8. CORE BUBBLE

This error message appears when a bubble or a spot occurs at the splice point after
splicing.

⇒ Check the fiber cleaver.

⇒ Clean the V-Groove.
⇒ Check the electrodes.

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 Ⅺ. Solutions to splicing problems

If the loss limit is higher than expected after splicing or abnormal splice operation
is found, take proper measures according to the following.

1. High loss Limit

1 Dust or foreign substance may cause poor splicing.

∙ Clean the fiber surface completely.

∙ Do not clean the fiber after cleaving not to make the fiber section exposed to
dust.
∙ Do not push the fiber into the V-Groove while setting it.

2 Foreign substance in the V-Groove prevents proper alignment.

∙ Keep the V-Groove and the fiber holder clean always.

3 Poor condition of the electrode

∙ Replace the electrode if it is worn or dirty, or its end is bent.

4 Improper ARC POWER or arc time

∙ Check arc power and arc time and reset it to a proper value. The set value
in the initial menu is the most proper set value.

5 Improper splice mode

∙ Check whether the selected splice mode is suitable for the fiber.

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2. Abnormal splice operation

1 Alignment process is repeated.

∙ Open the wind protector and close it again.

∙ If an error occurs when the wind protector is opened, press the Reset
button and turn off the splicer and contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

2 TOO LONG FIBER error is repeated.

∙ Reset and turn off the splicer and contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

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 Ⅻ. Other Menus

1. Diagnostic Test

A simple diagnostic test can be conducted for all functions of Keyman S1. This test
provides information on whether the splicer is properly working.

Procedures

1 Place optical cable in the splicer and select [Diagnostic test] in the menu.
Inspect the following.
Inspection item Description
1 LED Check Inspects LED brightness.
2 Motor Check Inspects each motor operation.
3 Inspects whether dust or foreign substance exists on the
Dust Check
fiber.

2 If all inspections are completed, the results are displayed on the screen. If the
dust inspection gives bad results, clean object lenses. If foreign substance is not
completely removed by cleaning, it is likely that there is a problem with optical
transmission path. In this case, contact Ilsintech(Inc.). Dust inspection and LED
inspection can be found in [Other Menus].

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2. Dust check

The optical fiber is observed through the image processing. Dust or pollutants on a
camera, a lens or the glass of wind protector can prevent fiber observation,
resulting in poor splice result. This function inspects the optical path for pollutants
and determines whether the pollutants can have an adverse effect on splicing.

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Procedures

1 Select [Dust Check] in [Other Menu].

2 If the fiber is placed in the splicer, remove it and press the ENTER key. The
splicer starts the inspection.

3 If “ERROR” is displayed, clean the object lenses and the glass of wind protector
and perform [Dust Check] once again. For cleaning procedures, see “Splice
quality maintenance.”

4 Press the Esc key to finish the dust inspection.

If dust remains on the glass or object lens even after cleaning, contact
Ilsintech(Inc.).

3. Motor Drive

Six motors in the splicer can be operated in the passive mode. In addition, a motor
can be operated by calling this menu in [Pause 1] and [Pause2] during the splicing
process.

1 Select [Motor Check].

2 Select the desired motor using the or key.

The selected motor name is displayed on the upper side of the screen.

3 Operate the motor the way you want using the or key.

Motor
ZL/ZR The fiber moves backward. The fiber moves forward.
X/Y The fiber moves downward. The fiber moves upward.
X CAM The lens moves away from the The lens moves towards the
Y CAM fiber. fiber.

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 4. Maintenance Information

Select [Maintenance Information], and the following is displayed.

Parameter Description
Produce Displays the manufacturing date of the splicer(year, month, day)
Displays the arc number after an electrode is replaced.
Electric number If [Clear Arc Count] in [Aux Menu] is executed, the number is
initialized to ‘0’.
Total Electric
Displays the total arc number of the fusion splicer.
number
Last maintenance Displays the date of the last maintenance work.

Next maintenance Displays the date of next maintenance work.

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Ⅼ. Q & A

1. Power supply

The splicer fails to turn off when the power button is pressed.
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Press the button about 1 second.

2 Fully charged battery pack does not allow a number of splicing processes.

If [Power Save] is not in use, power consumption is big. See [Power Save] and
properly use the power at all times. If the battery pack is deposited for a long
time, charge it again. If its use period is over, install new one. Since a battery pack
is operated by using chemical reactions, power is low at low temperature
conditions and rapidly decreases particularly at sub-zero temperature. In addition,
battery’s power consumption gets fast because the splice consumption current
increases at high altitude. If the battery pack is not fully charged, refer to the
following.

3 “Red” LED of the AC charger blinks during recharging the battery.

Disconnect the AC power cord and reconnect it about 10~15 seconds later. This
can happen when charging at too-high air temperature(over 40℃) or exposed
directly to the sun. This also happens when there is a defect in the battery pack
or its use period is over. If the LED still blinks after installing a new battery pack,
contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

4 LED fails to turn on during charging.

Disconnect the AC power cord and connect the DC cord to the charging jack.
Connect the AC power cord again about 10~15 seconds later.
The charging LED lights up red→green→yellow→OFF→red and the charging
process begins.

5 The battery indicator does not show charge status.

Charge the battery.

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 When charging, first connect the DC jack and confirm AC power.

6 The battery indicator fails to properly show charge status.

The battery indicator is only a reference. If the battery indicator fails to work
properly, this can happen.

2. Splice operation

1 An error message appears on the screen.

Refer to [Error message list]

2 Unstable splice loss/high splice loss

To clean the V-groove, the fiber clamp holder, the glass of wind protector and
object lenses, see [Splice Quality Maintenance]. Refer to [Replace Electrodes]
and replace the electrodes. Refer to “high estimated loss” section of [Error
Message List]. If the fiber is bent or twisted, place the fiber with the bent or
twisted part facing up. Splice loss is affected by cleave angle, arc condition and
clean or dirt condition of the fiber.
If the splice loss remains high or unstable after taking the measures described
above, please contact Ilsintech(Inc.) The splicer requires regular, annual
maintenance to keep splice quality.

3 Check the splice procedures.

See [Splice Procedures].

4 The monitor turns off all of a sudden.

Press the Enter key and check Power-saving menu.

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 5 The splicer turns off all of a sudden.

Turn on the splicer again and check Power-Save menu.

6 How to change the error limit value for cleave angle, splice loss and fiber angle.

See [Splice Mode Edit].

7 An error message can be ignored.

See [Additional splice functions].

8 Arc power and arc time can not be changed.

ARC POWER and arc time can not be changed in SM, NZ, MM or Auto Mode. If
[ARC CALIBLATION] is performed, proper ARC POWER is maintained in those
modes. If performed in other modes, it is automatically set to prevent ARC
POWER and arc time from changing.

9 How to set Pause

See [Splice Option].

10 How to display cleave angle, fiber angle and core/clad deviations

See [Splice Option].

11 The difference between the estimated splice loss and the measured splice loss

The estimated splice loss as calculated loss is only a reference. Optical parts of
the splicer should be clean. Adjust [MFD-left] and [MFD-right] when splicing
special fiber. Adjust [Minimum loss] and [MFD difference] when splicing
different kinds of fibers. To set parameters, refer to parameter-setting section
of other splice modes stored in the database domain.

12 If a special mode is used, re-arc is ON/OFF arc.

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 Set [ARC POWER 2 ON Time] to 500 and [ARC POWER 2 OFF Time] to “OFF”.
Refer to [Splice Edit Mode].

3. Tube heater operation

1 Fiber protection sleeves fail to shrink completely.

Increase heating time. See [Heater Edit Mode].

2 The heater is overheated.

Press the Heater key to stop the operation and turn off the splicer. Then contact
Ilsintech(Inc.).

3 A fiber protection sleeve remains on the heating plate after shrinking.

Please use a cotton swab or a similar tool to push or remove the sleeve.

4 How to initialize heating conditions of the heater mode

See [Heater Edit Mode].

5 How to cancel the heating process

The heating process can not be canceled by the RESET key. Press the HEAT
key twice to cancel it.

4. Management

1 Check whether the function list can be locked.

Refer to [Menu Lock].

2 How to lock “splice” or “edit” of splicing or heater mode

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 Refer to [Menu Lock].

3 If you forget the password

Please contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

5. Other settings

1 Repeatedly perform [Arc Calibration] function until “Test Finish” is displayed.

The splicer requires extensive calibration when the electrodes are replaced or
surrounding conditions go through a considerable change.

2 “Test Finish” message does not appear even after [Arc Calibration] is repeatedly
performed.

Execute [Stabilize Electrodes] function on [Maintenance menu]. If “Test

Finish” message is not displayed yet, replace the electrodes by using [Replace
Electrodes] function.

3 Arc power does not change after [Arc Calibration].

Internal factors are adjusted by ARC POWER. The ARC POWER displayed in
each splice mode does not change. Adjusting results affect every splice mode.
Please keep this in mind as a reference.

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C. PC Program set up

1. PC Program set up procedure of XP

1 Download FT Driver at your PC.

2 Connect Fusion splicer and PC by using USB.

3 Check & Install “USB Serial Port”.

4 Choose “Install from a list or specific location(Advanced)”, and click the next
button.

6 Choose the "Search for the best driver in these locations” in menu, click “Include
this location in the search” in menu and choose the saved location of FTDRIVER
in Browse.

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7 Click the finish button.

8 “When USB Serial Converter Driver” is installed, “Found New Hardware Wizard”
will be appeared again.

9 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and click “Include this
location in the search”, and choose the saved location of FTDRIVER in Browse.

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10 Click the Finish button and USB Serial Port installation is completed.

11 Click [My computer ] and then press right button, choose properties.

12 Click [hardware] folder in system registered information window, and then click
[Device Manager] folder.

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13 Click [port(COM and LPT)] in operator window, and choose “USB Serial Port”
folder.

14 Take [ Port Settings] folder in USB Serial Port window, and set “115200”.

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15 Click “Advanced Settings for COMx” folder in the bottom of window and then Go
to “COM Port Number”. Take your wanted port in COM3 ~ COM10 and then click
“O.K” for confirmation.

16 Execute S1 splicer program, and choose COMx Port same as in Advanced Settings
for COMx window.

17 Click “open” and execute “Start Receive”, then statue bar will be displayed as
below.

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18 When splice data is transmitted to PC, it is shown as the order of date and time
at <Splice Results> window. When you click, a certain data, the detailed data is
shown at <Detail Display> window.
Document file(S1.txt) of splice result will be created in the relevant [folder] or
[desktop] which is installed with S1 splicer program.

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 Ⅾ. Warranty period and contact address

1. Warranty period and limitation

Ilsintech(Inc.) provides free repair service for the purchased product if it fails to work
properly for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Regardless of the warranty
period, this limited warranty shall not apply to repair of the following:

1 Failure or damage caused by natural disasters

2 Failure or damage caused by abnormal voltage supply

3 Failure or damage caused by mishandling

4 Failure or damage caused by failure to follow operating procedures or instructions

that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book.

5 Consumables(electrodes etc.)

2. Before you present the splicer for warranty service

Please contact Ilsintech(Inc.) first.

3. Information required for repair service

1 Please send the splicer with a note on it. The note should include the following
information.
(Name, department, address, telephone number, FAX number, E-mail address)

2 Serial NO of the fusion splicer

3 The state of the splicer, the current time and error message contents concerning
the monitor.

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 4. Splicer transportation

Keyman S1 is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its

specified transport case to protect it from moisture, shock and impact. If your fusion
splicer needs servicing, please place the splicer and its accessories in the transport
case and send them to us.

5. Repair

Some content in memory including splice results or a splice mode may be deleted
while repairing.

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 Warranty
Product name Keyman S1

Serial number

Date of purchase

name Tel
Customer
address

◆ Warranty contents
1. This product is manufactured under our strict quality control and inspection
system.
2. Ilsintech(Inc.) unconditionally warrants the product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The
product can be repaired free of charge within warranty period unless it applies to
charged service.
3. When you seek repair for the product, please present this warranty with it.
4. Keyman S1 is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its
specified transport case to protect it from moisture, shock and impact.

◆ Charged service
- Even within the warranty period, warranty service does not include repair of
the following. The service is available for a fee (for repair + parts + travel
expenses).

1. Failure or damage caused by natural disasters

2. Failure or damage caused by abnormal voltage supply
3. Failure or damage caused by mishandling
4. Failure or damage caused by failure to follow operating procedures or instructions
that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book
5. if the sealed envelope is damaged

※ In case A/S trouble is caused, please refer to the place of purchase or A/S
center.

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Tel : +82-42-671-5609~11
http:// www.ilsintech.com

E-mail : rnd@ilsintech.com

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