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Instruction manual Fusion Splicer Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place. There is a change without a previous notice. We are not responsible for the products which are not purchased from our authorized distributors.
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Please consent beforehand. The software equipped in splicer and its related documents are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions as well as other intellectual property laws. Copying some or all of instruction manual without notice is forbidden. Moreover, without permission from our company, it cannot use on the Copyright Act except that it uses as an individual.
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Radio Law/Telecommunication Business Act. These regulations are depended on the countries and the region. ・ Confirm certification of the 41S is in accordance with local regulations before turning the wireless communication function ON. You may be prosecuted for uncertified use.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............... 6 General information ............8 Introduction ...................... 8 New function of 41S ..................9 Description of Product ..........11 Components of Splicer ................... 11 Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ..........12 Description and Function of Splicer ..............13 Operation of Sheet Key ..................
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Table of Contents Splice Menu ..............49 Composition of Splice Mode ................49 Splice Mode ....................50 Select Splice Mode ..................51 Detail of the parameters in splice mode ............57 Heater Menu ..............60 Composition of Heater Menu ................60 Select Heater Mode ..................
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Table of Contents Data Storage ..............91 Memory ......................91 Splice Memory Comment ................92 Error Message List ............93 Questions and Troubleshooting ........ 99 Power Supply ....................99 Splicing Operation ..................100 Tube-heating Operation ................102 Supervising ....................103 Other Functions ...................
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.
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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. •...
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When using an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the following measures to correct the condition.
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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.
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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.
The signal from the 41S may interfere with operation of medical equipment. When using the 41S near a medical facility or in the hospital, turn the wireless communication function of the 41S off. The signal from the 41S may interfere with operation of the medical equipment.
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The wireless communication function shall be used in accordance with local electromagnetic emissions/susceptibility regulations. Confirm certification of the 41S is in accordance with local regulations before turning the wireless communication function ON. If you use it in the countries without the certification, you may be prosecuted.
Splice mode The 41S 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 work tray can be used immediately when removed from the inside of a main part storage carrying case can be used. Moreover, the carrying case can be used as a working table. Upgrade of software The software of 41S is upgradable from on the Internet. Please install Data Connection in attached CD manual.
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41S at any time. Touch Panel Display The 41S has a touch panel display. The operator can select or change the setting immediately by pressing the icons in the monitor.
Standard Equipment The standard equipment of the splicer is the following. Check the equipment items mentioned of list. Standard Package List. Fusion Splicer Carrying Case [CC-36] [41S] AC adapter Set Plate [ADC-19A] [SP-31] AC cord [ACC-**] Instruction Manual [M-41] Quick Reference Guide...
Description of Products Description and Function of Splicer structure Tube heater Illumination LED Wind Protector Clamp Clamp LCD monitor Sheet Key Electrode Objective lens Sheath Clamp Sheath Clamp V-groove Objective lens V-groove Electrode Tube heater Wind protector Protector Protector AC power port USB port 41S_Rev00...
Description of Products Operation of Sheet Key The outline view of a sheet key Illuminometer SET key Heat LED Power LED RESET key ON/OFF key UP/DOWN key HEAT key Key Indicates Key Function Symbol Key Name ON/OFF To turn ON/OFF the power. Power key These arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the items at the menu state, or to change the value or letter of...
Basic Operation Splicing work preparation The space for working is secured. The work environment according to various uses can be made from using the carrying case of this equipment, and a work tray. Use a work tray Where a carrying case lid is opened, work can be started immediately. Position of belt to attach The carrying case itself can be used as a working table.
Basic Operation Power Supply This section describes the procedures for using the power supply with the equipment. Splicer is operated with AC adapter (ADC-19A) or the internal battery. Use the only external AC adapter (ADC-19A) and AC Coad (ACC-**) with Splicer. AC Coad [ACC-**] AC Adapter [ADC-19A] AC Operation...
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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.
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Basic Operation How to check remaining battery capacity Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. If splicer is already equipped with the battery, turn splicer ON. Power source of "Battery" is automatically identified and the remaining battery capacity is displayed on the "READY"...
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Basic Operation Replace the Battery pack When batteries are exchanged, be sure to work in the state of OFF of a power supply. If hot swapping is performed, failure of splicer or a battery will be caused. 1. Turn Off splicer. Move the lever on the battery cover toward the arrow. The lock of the battery cover is released.
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. ...
Basic Operation Splicer Settings Check Composition of a READY screen Icon Name Key Function Current “Heater mode” is displayed. When pushing this part, Heater Mode [Heater Mode] screen appears immediately. This is HEAT key in the touch panel. Heat When pushing this icon in [READY] screen, the heater operation starts.
Basic Operation Confirm the Splice mode and the Heater mode before splicing the fiber. 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.
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Basic Operation Splice Mode selection How to change the splice mode Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. 1. Press Splice Mode key at [READY]. [Splice Mode] screen appears. 2. Push the icon of the suitable splice mode in the list. 3.
Basic Operation Select 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.
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How to check the heater mode The current heater mode is displayed in the monitor as below figure. 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.
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. Placing protection sleeve over fiber Place the protection sleeve over the Right side fiber.
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Basic Operation Fiber Cleaving with CT08 or CT50 Using Sheath Clamp 1. Lift the Lever until it stops. The blade is automatically set at the start position and is now ready to cleave the fiber. Lever 2. Set the cleaned fiber to the fiber adaptor. Check and adjust the fiber length using the scale on the adaptor.
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Basic Operation Using a Fiber Holder 1. Open the lid of a fiber holder and then set the fiber onto the fiber holder. 2. Adjust the positon of fiber and then close the lid of fiber holder. The position of the fiber is dependent on the fiber holder as shown below.
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Basic Operation 3. Detach the fiber adaptor from CT08 cleaver. Lift the Lever until it stops. The blade is automatically set at the start position and is now ready to cleave the fiber. Lever 4. Insert the Fiber holder into the cleaver. Check to ensure only bare fiber sits on the pads (not jacket or coating).
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Basic Operation Loading fiber to splicer Using sheath clamp 1. Open the wind-protector and sheath clamps. 2. Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Fiber Electrode Electrode V-groove Be careful of a fiber tip to Set so that a fiber tip comes to...
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Basic Operation Using Fiber Holder 1. Loosen the 3 screws and take the sheath clamps off the splicer. Loosen 3 screws. Sheath clamp 2. Place the Set Plate “SP-31” to the base and tighten it by the 3 screws. 3. Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber. ...
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.
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Basic Operation “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press ESC key to exit. Result: Good “Not Adequate” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large. Press ENT key to perform arc calibration, or ESC key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed.
To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the 41S. 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.
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Basic Operation 4. Cladding axis offset measurements can be displayed and after completion of arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. 5. Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
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Basic Operation Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Fiber angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
Basic Operation Storing splicing results Splicing results is stored in memory. After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result. Storing results automatically The splice result is automatically stored in memory when 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.
Basic Operation Fiber Proof Test The strength of the splice point can be checked. When finished press RESET or open wind protector and fiber proof test will be performed. Removing spliced fiber 1. Open lid of wind protector and tube heater. 2.
Basic Operation Heating protection sleeve 1. Transfer fiber with protection sleeve to tube heater. Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve. Make sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is placed on bottom.
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Basic Operation When using 60mm length sleeve. The sheath clamp is optimized for the 60mm length sleeve. In case of using 60mm length sleeve, it can be easy to move the center of the protection sleeve to the splice point. <Procedure>...
Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cleaning and Checking before Splicing It is possible to maintain the performance of the splicer for a long time with proper cleaning and maintenance. Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss.
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Maintenance of Splicing Quality Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation. To clean the clamp chips do the following: Fiber clamp chips 1.
Maintenance of Splicing Quality Periodical Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended. Cleaning of Objective Lens If the surface of the objective lens becomes dirty, inaccurate observation of the fiber position may occur, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation.
If an error occurs when attempting to rotate the blade, the Batt. LED indicator will blink red. In this case, close Lever and repeat. If same problem happens, contact a Fujikura authorized distributor. Method3: Rotate the blade manually by Blade Rotating Dial.
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Blade Height Dial Front view Replace the blade after raising it 2 times, and after all 16 positions have been used. The Cleave Blade and Arm set for CT50 is user serviceable. Contact your Fujikura distributor for details. 41S_Rev00...
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Maintenance of Splicing Quality Repositioning the CT08 Cleaver Blade If the cleaver does not cleave properly, rotate the blade 1/16th of a turn to replace the worn out blade position with a sharp blade position. Blade life is normally 1000 cleaves per blade position.
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48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. The cleaver blade is replaced by the service center. The blade of CT50/08 series can be replaced by yourself. Contact to Fujikura authorized distributor. Clamp Arm Replacment When the clamp pad is worn, it needs to be replaced.
Main Menu Composition of Main Menu Main Menu icon Method 1. Press [Main Menu] icon at [READY] screen. [Main Menu] screen appears when pressing icon at [READY] screen. 2. When pressing each part, each screen appears. Setting parameters Icon Name Description Splice Operation Back to [READY] screen.
Splice Menu Composition of Splice Mode Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set. [Splice Mode] screen appears when pressing the Splice Mode icon at [READY] screen. How to change the splice mode. 1. When pushing the listed icon at [Splice Mode] screen, the color of the icon change to blue and the splice mode is changed.
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. ...
Splice Menu Select Splice Mode Database of splice mode Splice Mode Description This splice mode can splice the standard SM fiber (ITU-T G.652). The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by SM AUTO analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting The arc current accordingly.
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Splice Menu Database of splice mode Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
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Splice Menu Database of splice mode (FAST) Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. SM FAST Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. Execute [Arc Calibration] before splicing.
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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. When pressing the icon at [Splice Mode] screen, the splicing receipt appears. 2.
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Splice Menu Initialization in the edited parameter It can perform easily by returning mode to initial setting to return a preset value by package after changing a setup of each parameter. 1. Press icon. 2. Enter to [Fundamental Settings] screen. 3.
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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. 1.
Splice Menu Detail of the parameters in splice mode AUTO mode: [SM AUTO] ], [MM AUTO] ], [NZ AUTO] ], [DS AUTO] [AUTO SM/NZ/DS] 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.
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Splice Menu Standard mode: [SM], [NZ], [DS], [MM] Splicing parameters: standard modes In other 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...
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Splice Menu A continuation of edit parameter list Parameter Description Tapering Splice loss is sometimes improved when the fiber is tapered (pulled) during Taper Splice 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 Taper Wait fiber.
2. Press RESET icon to back the [READY] screen. When using a non-Fujikura protection sleeve, please set up parameter in separate heater modes. When using a non-Fujikura protection sleeve, the intensity of a protection point cannot be warranty.
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.
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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. When pressing the icon at [Heater Mode] screen, the splicing receipt appears. 2. The category is displayed in left side. The parameters included in the category are displayed in the right side.
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Heater Menu Initialization in the edited parameter It can perform easily by returning mode to initial setting to return a preset value by package after changing a setup of each parameter. 1. Press icon. 2. Enter to [Fundamental Settings] screen. 3.
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Heater Menu Editting or erasing heater mode How to create heater mode There are necessary heater modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow the below steps to add a heater mode. 1.
It can be used for connectors from other companies by lifting the rubber plate up as shown below figure. The heating operation can be performed easily. When using Fujikura Fuse Connect, removing the clamp is unnecessary. Heating contraction work can be done in the usual state.
Splice Settings Menu Composition of Splice Settings Menu Common parameters for all the modes for Splice settings can be set. [Splice Settings] screen appears when pressing the Splice Settings icon at [READY] screen. How to change the settings 1. The category is displayed in left side. The parameters included in the category are displayed in the right side.
Splice Settings Menu Detail of the Splice Settings parameters Below is the parameter in Splice Settings. Splice Settings parameter list Parameter Description Fundamental Settings If “Pause” is set to "ON", the splicing operation pauses after fiber Pause alignment is completed. Auto Start Trigger Select of "ON", and "OFF"...
Maintenance Menu Composition of Maintenance Menu Common parameters for all the modes for Maintenance Menu can be set. [Maintenance Menu] screen appears when pressing the Maintenance Menu icon at [READY] screen. Detail of the Maintenance Menu Below is the maintenance parameter in Maintenance Menu. Splice Settings parameter list Parameter Description...
Maintenance Menu 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.
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Maintenance Menu “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press RESET key to exit. Result: Good “Not Adequate” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large. Press SET key to perform arc calibration, or RESET key to exit even though arc calibration is not completed.
Maintenance Menu Diagnostic Test The 41S 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.
Maintenance Menu 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.
Maintenance Menu 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. Replacement Procedure 1.
Maintenance Menu 5. Turn on the power, prepare and load a non-cleave fibers into the splicer and press ENT key. After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 30 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes. 6. Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.
Maintenance Menu Clear Cleaver Counter This function was the stored number of [Cleaver Counter] to be reset. 1. Select the Clear Cleaver Counter icon. 2. As the confirmation screen “Is it OK to clear?” appears, select “OK” key to clear. Parameter Descriptions The number of times of cleave is...
Maintenance Menu Maintenance Info The maintenance information on this equipment can be checked. Select the [Maintenance Info]. The following information is displayed. Parameter Description Serial Num. Displays the serial number of the splicer. Version Displays the version number of the software. Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement.
Other Settings Menu Composition of Other Settings Menu Common parameters for all the modes for Other Settings Menu can be set. [Other Settings] screen appears when pressing the Other Settings icon at [READY] screen. Detail of the Other Settings Menu Below are the parameters in Other Settings Menu.
Other Settings Menu Maintenance Settings The parameter about warning and a maintenance item can be changed. Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item. Parameter Description Electrode A setup of the number of times of Caution can be performed. Electrode Caution If a preset value is exceeded, it will be indicated by alarm on display.
Other Settings Menu Machine Settings Language Select the language to displayed on the screen. Select a language to be displayed. The language that can be displayed is controlled by the software version and region code. Buzzer Volume Set the Buzzer Volume level. Password Setting Set a password to access the [Splice Settings], [Maintenance Settings], [Machine Settings], [Menu Lock Settings] menus.
Other Settings Menu Supervisor Settings Power Save function in Machine Settings This function is important for energy conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be decreased. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit.
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Other Settings Menu Power On Option in Machine Settings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Power On Option Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) Opening Title2 15 (Opening Title2)
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Other Settings Menu About "Boot Password Variation" "Boot Password Variation" This parameter determines whether the boot password variation function is utilized or not. "ON": The splicer displays "Boot Password 1~12" and "Boot Password Lock From 1~12". "OFF": The splicer doesn't display Boot Password Variation information. The default setting is "OFF".
Other Settings Menu Menu Lock Settings Used by Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain functions. Parameter Descriptions Splice Mode Edit Setting to “Disable” prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of splice modes. Select Heater Mode Edit Setting to “Disable” prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of heater modes.
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Other Settings Menu A continuation of edit parameter list Parameter Descriptions Maintenance Menu Replace Electrodes Stabilize Electrodes Clear Arc Count Clear Cleaver Counter Setting to “Disable” prevents unauthorized changing of Motor Drive various functions related to maintenance. Diagnostic Test Dust Check Arc Calibration Motor Calibration 41S_Rev00...
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Other Settings Menu Bluetooth Menu This function configures the wireless communication with the RS02/03 ribbon stripper or CT50 cleaver. Parameter Description Splicer Turns the wireless communication function of the splicer ON/OFF. Turns the wireless connection with the Cleaver CT50 ON/OFF. Cleaver When turning this ON, the “Cleaver”...
Other Settings Menu How to check the status of Wireless connection Splicer Wireless communication function of the splicer When the [Splicer] in Bluetooth menu is set “ON”, the wireless communication sign appears at the upper right corner. Wireless window and inforamtion 1.
Other Settings Menu How to connect with the stripper or cleaver Re-connection Once the wireless connection is made between the splicer and the stripper or cleaver, the splicer automatically connects with the stripper or the cleaver the next time. 1. Turn the stripper and the splicer “ON”. 2.
Other Settings Menu Cleaver Setting This function selects the unit to change the parameters of the CT50. List of the Cleaver Settings Parameter Description Blade Setting Blade Position Cleaver position is displayed. Blade Rotation Link to Change the timing of the alarm. Alarm Alarm Settings Blade Position Change...
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Other Settings Menu Stripper Setting Stripper Settings Heat Parameter Control Heat Settings Heat Temperature ECO Settings Level Heat Finish Time Buzzer Settings Alarm Settings This function selects the unit to change the parameters of the RS02/03. When selecting “Splice Mode”, the RS02/03 heats the fiber with the splicer parameters set in [Splice Mode].
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Other Settings Menu A continuation of the parameter list Alarm Setting Sets value for number of operations before blade replacement. Blade Replacement The stripper informs the user of the need for replacement by changing the color of the “Strip window” in READY screen. Sets value for battery capacity before recharging.
Data Storage Memory This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. Splice Results Reference or Elimination Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. How to display the splice Result data 1.
Data Storage 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.
Error Message List Press SET when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following. When an error is in the list below, the splicer repeats the alignment when the operator presses the SET key. ・ L-Too Long Fiber ・...
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Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message L-Too Long Fiber ・ Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber ・ The cleave length (bare end on the fiber cleaver. Check the cleave R-Too Long fiber part) is too long. length. Fiber ・...
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Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ・The fiber is not set ZL Motor ・Press RESET key, and set the fiber again to correctly at the bottom Overrun of the V-groove. The seat it correctly at the bottom of the V-groove. (Forward) fiber is not located in the ・Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber...
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Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ・Assure the electrodes are in proper position. No Arc ・Arc Discharge did ・Replace the electrodes. Discharge not occur. ・Consult the authorized distributor. ・Bad fiber ・Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face.
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Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message ・Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. ・Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. ・Insufficient fiber cleaning. ・Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
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Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution ・Clean the objective lenses by referring see There is dust after ・Dirt or dust exists in section [Cleaning of Objective Lens]. executing Dust optical path. ・When the above processes cannot remove the Check function dirt or dust, consult the authorized distributor.
Questions and Troubleshooting Power Supply (1) Power does not turn on when pressing ON/OFF key ・The battery may not be charged. Charge is performed. (2) Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF key ・Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (3) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack ・If the power saving function is not enabled, battery power degrades quicker.
Questions and Troubleshooting Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor ・Refer to [Error Message List] function. (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss ・Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses. ・Replace the electrodes. ・ “High Estimated Loss” error message section in the [Error Message List]. ・If the fiber has curl or bend memory, position the fiber so the crown (curve) of the memory is turned downward.
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Questions and Troubleshooting (7) Error message can be over-ridden ・See Section [Splice Settings] to not allow error message override. (8) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time ・The settings cannot be changed in AUTO modes. ・If using the “Other Mode”, the Arc Power and Arc Time may be locked by administrator, preventing them from being changed.
Questions and Troubleshooting Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely ・Extend the heating time. Refer to [Heater Mode]. (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks ・Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. This logo and word appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any use of such marks by Fujikura Ltd is under license. 41S_Rev00...
If the product fails due to defects or workmanship within the warranty period stipulated by the Fujikura-authorized distributor, they will repair it free of charge. Please ask the authorized distributor. However, note that repairs will be charged for the following regardless of the warranty period: (1) Failure due to natural disaster.
Guarantee and Contact Address Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the authorized distributor or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax. +44-20-8240-2010 (Service: +44-20-8240-2029) URL https://www.fujikura.co.uk...
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