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Thermal Stripper, TSAB-40 User Manual

1. INDUSTRIES CORP Thermal Stripper TSAB 40 User Manual User Manual Version 1 4 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Safety Considerations 5 Components 6 External Overview 7 Fiber Holder Platform Installation 8 Operation 12 Strip Length Adjustment 15 Time amp Temperature Adjustment 16 Fiber Size Blade Adjustment 19 Cleaning 22 Contacting Technical Support 24 JONA CORP COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2007 3SAE Technologies Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of this manual in any form requires written permission from 3SAE Technologies Inc JONA CORP Introduction Introduction The Jonard TSAB 40 Thermal Stripper is a fiber preparation unit designed to thermo mechanically remove coatings from optical fibers It is designed to support from 40 um to 1000um glass optical fibers This manual is intended to instruct the user in the routine use adjustment and maintenance of the Thermal Stripper NOTICE It is the responsibility of the user to use this product for its intended purpose and according to this manual Jonard Industries cannot be responsible for damages or injury resulting from failure to follow these instructions JONA CORP Safety Considerations Safety Considerations e The use of safety glasses is recommended Fragments of fiber can cause injury if they come into contact with eyes e Observe all safety precautions common to the handling of optical fibers and dispose of fiber scraps safely e Do
2. age or the table on the back of the Thermal Stripper for setting values JONA CORP Time amp Temperature Adjustment Value Wait Time s Set Point Temp C 0 0 Off 1 2 60 2 4 70 3 6 80 4 8 90 5 10 100 6 12 110 7 14 120 8 16 130 9 18 140 A 20 150 B 22 160 C 24 170 D 26 180 E 28 190 F 30 200 17 JONA CORP Time amp Temperature Adjustment 2 Factory default is 140 C for 250um coatings Increase the time if stripping process is not smooth and the fiber does not strip cleanly Reduce the temperature if melting of the coating is observed 3 To adjust the Wait Time use a small flat screwdriver to rotate the time adjustment dial to the appropriate setting See table above or the table on the back of the Thermal Stripper for setting values 4 Increase the time if stripping process is not smooth and the fiber does not strip cleanly The following table is a good starting point for different fiber coatings Fiber Diameter R 3 Temperature um Time Setting Setting 125 250 coating 3 9 125 900 coating 200 400 500 600 800 1000 DW gt Pl wolaolanian D O W Wl o olo 18 JONA CORP Fiber Size Blade Adjustment Fiber Size Blade Adjustment For different cladding diameters it is necessary to adjust the blade setting to optimize stripping performance To adjust the blade 1 Loosen the
3. ance we recommend cleaning after every strip 1 With the included cleaning brush sweep excess coating out from behind the stripping blade 22 JONA CORP Cleaning 2 After excess coating is removed from behind the blade thoroughly clean the heating element and upper pad by brushing debris away from the stripping blade toward the back of the Thermal Stripper Upper Pad Heating Element 23 JONA CORP Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Please refer below to contact 3SAE Technologies Inc with questions regarding your Thermal Stripper Please have the model and serial number available Email support 3SAE com Website www 3SAE com Technical Support Lines Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM CST 615 778 8812 Extension 2 After Normal Business Hours 800 864 1404 24 JONA CORP
4. ion of the Wait Time Continue to hold the lid closed until the LED turns green The green light indicates the fiber is ready to be stripped Indicator LED LED Color Meaning Red Heating to Set Point temperature Blinking Red Maintaining Set Point temperature Off Heater at Set Point temperature Yellow Wait Time to soften fiber coating Green Ready to strip fiber 13 JONA CORP Operation 9 Continue to hold the blades closed and slide the fiber holder and platform away from the heating element 10 Release the lid and remove the fiber holder The fiber is now ready to be cleaned cleaved and spliced JONA CORP Strip Length Adjustment Strip Length Adjustment 1 For fine adjustment of the strip length loosen the set screw shown below with an M1 5 hex head wrench Rotate the cam to change the strip length Secure the cam by tightening the set screw with an M1 5 hex head wrench Set Screw 15 JONA CORP Time amp Temperature Adjustment Time amp Temperature Adjustment For some coating types you may need to adjust the Temperature and Time settings to insure the proper stripping of fiber Set Point Temperature Adjustment Dial Wait Time Adjustment dial 1 To adjust the Set Point temperature use a small flat screwdriver to rotate the temperature adjustment dial to the appropriate setting See table on next p
5. m Platform Clamp JONA CORP External Overview External Overview The following picture is an external overview of the Thermal Stripper with Fiber Holder Platform installed Blade Adjustment Thumbscrew Heating Element Stripping Blade Fiber Holder n we Platform O p Cleaning Brush JOI TRIES CORP Fiber Holder Platform Installation Fiber Holder Platform Installation A fiber holder platform or clamp is required for stripping and is supplied separately The platforms that are available support Fitel Fujikura or Ericsson fiber holders For operation without fiber holders a Universal Clamp is also available For all three carriages the front of the carriage is to the left in the following picture Fitel Fujikura Ericsson Universal Platform Platform Clamp JONA CORP Fiber Holder Platform Installation 1 Remove the socket head screw with an M2 5 hex head wrench 2 Atthe end of the Thermal Stripper where you removed the screw slide your fiber holder platform or Universal Clamp onto the rail until it is completely on Slide Rail Fiber Holder Platform or Universal Clamp Platform JONA CORP Fiber Holder Platform Installation 3 Reinstall the socket head screw with an M2 5 hex head wrench until tight 4 Depending upon the platform you have just installed and required strip length the cam needs to be moved to adjust for the correct strip length The cam is installed in the p
6. not operate the Thermal Stripper in the vicinity of flammable vapors or liquids Operation of the unit in such an environment may increase the risk of fire or explosion e Before storing the Thermal Stripper should be turned off and the heating element cooled to room temperature This should also be done before cleaning with compressed gas or canned air These products can contain flammable materials or contaminants that may ignite e Use only the A C adapter that is supplied with the Thermal Stripper Using an improper power supply may permanently damage the Thermal Stripper e Do not modify or disassemble the Thermal Stripper or any of its accessories including the power supply e The heating element operates at temperatures up to 200 C Never place your fingers inside the lid or touch the heating element surface as burns may result e The sides and bottom of the unit may become warm to the touch after prolonged use e Turn the Thermal Stripper off when not in use e Do not expose any portion of the Thermal Stripper to water or other liquids JONA CORP External Overview Components The standard Thermal Stripper kit contains the following items e Thermal Stripper unit A C Power Supply and Cord Cleaning Brush User Manual Fiber Holder Platform purchase separately A C Power Supply amp Cord HUtUHHHHUUUUYUUNUVIDI Thermal Stripper z tt c a i Fitel Fujikura Ericsson Universal Platfor
7. osition for the Fitel Fujikura platform from the factory 10 JONA CORP Fiber Holder Platform Installation Cam Set Screw Ericsson 5mm Strip Universal Clamp Ericsson 17mm Strip Fitel Fujikura 5 Remove the set screw with an M1 5 hex head wrench and then remove the cam 6 Insert the cam into the correct position and secure in place by installing and tightening the set screw with an M1 5 hex head wrench 11 JONA CORP Operation Operation To turn the unit on simply plug the power cord into the outlet Unplug the unit to turn it off To operate the unit 1 Attach the power cord to the power supply 2 3 Plug the AC power cord into a 100 240 VAC 50 60 Connect the power supply to the Thermal Stripper Hz outlet The indicator L E D displays a steady red while the unit is heating to the set temperature After the operating temperature is reached the LED blinks red The unit is now ready for use Slide the fiber holder platform all the way to the left toward the stripping blades and heat element Place the fiber to be stripped in the fiber holder or universal clamp such that the fiber extends to the far edge of the heater 7 Place the fiber holder on the platform and align the fiber so that it is on the heating element and between the v of the blades JONA CORP Operation 8 Close the blades by pressing down on the lid The LED will turn yellow for the durat
8. thumb set screw counterclockwise to release the blade adjustment screw as seen below Thumb Set Screw Blade Adjustment Thumbscrew 2 Turn the blade adjustment screw clockwise all the way 3 Follow the steps from the Operation section to load the fiber 19 JONA CORP Fiber Size Blade Adjustment 4 Close the blades by pressing down on the lid 7 Turn the blade adjustment screw counterclockwise until the blades contact the fiber enough for an initial strip 8 Attempt to strip the fiber If the fiber is stripped proceed to the next step If not repeat the previous step 20 JONA CORP Fiber Size Blade Adjustment 9 Place the stripped portion of the fiber in the stripping blade and tighten the blade adjustment screw until the blade grabs the fiber cladding Test this by sliding the fiber back and forth 10 This setting should allow the fiber to move through the blade with slight friction caused by contact with the blades 11 Turn the adjustment screw clockwise slightly approximately 15 degrees 12 Tighten the thumb set screw clockwise to lock the blade setting The Thermal Stripper is now ready for use 21 JONA CORP Cleaning Cleaning With use debris will build up behind the blade as well as on the heating element of the Thermal Stripper affecting the strength of the stripped fiber While the Thermal Stripper can be used many dozens of strips between cleaning for optimal perform

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