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1. 26 Year Month Date 11 41 43 Hour Min Sec Figure 15 Set time in the following steps 1 Use the UP a or DOWN Lv key to move the cursor to the item which you want to change Use the XoY or ARC 80 key to modify the number After the date and time are calibrated new time will be remembered Press the MENU key to return or press the RESET key to return to the READY status 6 4 Tension If the function of Tension is set to ON a proof test about 2N of the Splice point is performed automatically upon completion of fusion splicing Set the function of Tension in the following steps 1 Use the UP a or DOWN LY key to move the cursor to Tension 2 Use the XoY or ARC 80 key to switch between different mode Page 26 01 2013 6 5 Power Save The splicer will be shut down certain duration of time about 5 minutes to save unnecessary loss of battery capacity when it is set to power saving mode Use the UP or DOWN key to move the cursor to Power Save and then use the XoyY or ARC 4 480 key to switch between different mode 6 6 Restore Factory Settings When the instrument is produced there are some parameters such as Fiber Type Para Group Heat Time and Fusion Mode installed Restoring factory settings is set by pressing the ENTER key twice when the cursor is moved to Restore Factory Settings When the instrument is restored factory settings the paramete2. by Stuff value c The amount of stuff is calculated and displayed The stuff length of the fiber is set by the customer according to the arc power fiber type and material When it needs to be changed follow the adjustment method of discharge parameters Press the key to return after the test is done 7 4 Adjustment of Motor Adjust the original location of motor with the bare fiber clamped on the stage Fiber Fusion Splicer has a function to check the initial positions of the left and right motor automatically If the location is wrong during self test the splicer will switch to motor adjustment mode automatically Only after the location of motor is adjusted can the splicer do fusion splicing Otherwise when the position of coated fiber clamp is found straying from the center obviously i e it is shorter or longer when the fiber stripping length should be 16 mm We can enter into the motor adjustment through the menu to adjust the original location of the left and right motor The operation processes under these two conditions are as follows Page 30 01 2013 Use the Menu to Adjust a Locate the 16 mm stripping length fiber properly and close the shield b Enter the test sub menu choose the Motor Adjust item and press the ENTER key The splicer will enter motor adjustment status The screen displays as shown in Fig 20 c Use the ENTER UP A and DOWN LY key to adjust motor s location until the fiber is displayed on
3. clean it Whether the V groove is clean or not If not clean it Whether the fiber end profile is good or unqualified If unqualified cleave the fiber again Whether the fiber is a standard fiber or not If not replace it with a standard one 01 2013 Page 13 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B f Page 14 If the trouble is not included in the above lists Please ask the manufacturer for help In Auto fusion Mode or Half auto fusion Mode press SET key the splicer accomplishes cleaning gap adjustment alignment fusion splicing and loss estimating functions The results will be displayed automatically on the screen 01 2013 5 BASIC OPERATION 5 1 Splicing Parameter Setting Turn on the power and then the instrument begin self checking If everything was ready splice mode would be entered the display on the screen is as figure 4 5 1 1 Main Menu Enter The Main Menu In the SPLICE mode press the key MENU and the instrument will enter the menu mode The screen displays the main menu as Figure 7 Functions in the Main Menu The symbol is a highlight rectangle which can be moved up or down by or key Functions in the main menu are as follows Fiber Type To select fiber type Para Group Select the discharge condition group adjust the discharge parameters Heat Time Adjust heating time Splice mode Auto semiauto manual Setup Include CMOS setting language selection time
4. dB Optical fiber DS 0 04 dB Optical fiber NZDS 8 seconds Built in into the splicer 30 s can be setfrom 10 to 90 s lt 60 mm 5 7 inches colour LCD Monitor Digital Spanish English and Portuguese Built in high light LED Suitable for work at night 2N 2500 times To export data and update software To transmit images to a monitor Pagel HAPROMAX ALIMENTATION Battery Battery level Battery Charger Operating time Voltage Mains Adapter USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Li lon Battery Real time screen indicator By built in charger 3h 30 min 13 5 V DC 4 5 A From 100 to 240V 50Hz 60 Hz Included ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature range Max relative humidity Wind speed Storage temperature Storage humidity MECHANICAL FEATURES Dimensions Weight INCLUDED ACCESORIES AF 001 AF 002 AF 003 AF 013 Page 2 From 10 C to 50 C lt 95 RH No condensation lt 15 m s 20 C to 60 C Without condensation W 140 x H 160 x D 150 mm 2 8 kg Optical fiber cutter S pare electrodes Optical fiber Stripper Melting Protectors 60 mm Carrying case Power Adapter PROLITE 40 AC Power Cord SMD Tweezers Suction bulb Alcohol dispenser 01 2013 1 2 Terms about Fusion splicer During operating the fusion splicer by menu you will find some terms the meanings are as follows Single Mode Fiber Multimode Fiber SM iber DS Dispersion S
5. monitoring on the display Then lift the lid and the two levers that hold the fiber on each side of the made splice Xi YES Figure 32 11 Lift the fiber up by holding it horizontally on each side about 10 cm from the central point where the Optical fiber has been spliced and place the protective tube centred on the area where the splice was made Figure 33 01 2013 Page 43 AAPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 12 Place this part of the fiber inside the oven and press HEAT After 30 s the indicator HEAT turns off and then you should proceed to cool the splice by placing it on the cooling rack located behind the oven Figure 34 Page 44 01 2013 ANNEXB THE PARAMETERS OF MMF ADJ UST Enter the parameter adjust menu select multi mode fiber parameter The screen displays as shown in Table The parameters in the Table can be as the reference End Angle ap 06 Gap 1 When splicing multi mode fiber gas sometimes appears on the spliced part Increase the Prefuse Time and reduce Prefuse Power Fuse Power 2 Ifthe line on the spliced part break off increase the Fuse Time Prefuse Power Fuse Power 3 Ifthe spliced part fiber diameter too small reduce Prefuse Power Fuse Power 4 The Fuse Power and Prefuse Power must keep the same When splicing multi fiber a white or black line sometimes appears on the Spliced part But it does
6. pressing on the HEAT button Once the process is finished take out the fibre without touching the protector lid and put it on the refrigerated tray Figure 13 Page 23 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 24 01 2013 6 SETUP The Setup menu allows you to configure several general parameters of the fusion splicer such as the COMS sensor language date and time activate or not the tension test after splicing and the power save It also allows to restore the factory settings Select Setup item in main menu and press the key to confirm The screen displays as shown in Figure 14 COMS Sensor Language Date and Time Tension OFF Power Save OFF Restored Factory Settings Figure 14 6 1 CMOS sensor This option allows the user to adjust the sensitivity or the gain of the view system Press ENTER to start process With button ARC 80 and XoY the user can change the gain value that appears at the top of the screen Press MENU to exit 6 2 Language Use the UP A Jor DOWN LY key to move the cursor to Language and press the key to ENTER J Use the UP A or DOWN LY key to move the cursor to the item which you want and press the MENU key to return to the former 01 2013 Page 25 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 6 3 Date and Time Use the or key to move the cursor to Time Setting and press the key to enter the screen displays as shown in Figure 16 Date and Time 2010 02
7. setup tension test setting and power save restore factory settings Test Arc Power Overlap Test Bright Setup Motor Adjust Maintenance Display the splice results or number of discharges in the memory and clear the pole 01 2013 Page 15 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Return Fiber Type SM MM DS NZDS Para Group 01 01 10 Heat Time 30s 10 90s Solice Mode Auto semiAuto Manual Setup Test Maintenance Figure 7 In the main menu if the MENU key was pressed the Splice mode would be returned to fusion mode 5 1 2 Seleccion del tipo de fibra After the main menu was entered the Fiber Type option could be get by ARC or X lt gt Y pere A blue cursor will move between options The menu as following SM MM DS NZDS Page 16 To save single mode fiber splicing parameter groups 10 groups in total 01 10 which can be changed To save multi mode fiber splicing parameter groups 10 groups in total 01 10 which can be changed To save dispersion shift fiber splicing parameter groups 10 groups in total 01 10 which can be changed To save nonzero dispersion shift fiber splicing parameter groups 10 groups in total 01 10 which can be changed 01 2013 5 1 3 Fusion Parameters There are 10 groups or memories with several parameters to edit for each type of fibre We give an example on how to select the SM1 splice parameter group a As the screen in figur
8. 1 21 1 35 1023 hPa Figure 5 In the Standby Mode the user can switch between view modes pressing XoY k Available modes are e XandY vertical axes Figure 4 e XandY horizontal axes Figure 5 e OnlyXaxe e OnlyY axe At the top part of the screen status messages about the splicer process are shown At the lower part there is the date and time the battery life the temperature and the air pressure 01 2013 Page 11 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 12 01 2013 4 INSTALLATION AND ADJ USTMENT a Open the shield and check whether are there dusty or the other eye winker such as short fiber in the fixture b Brush clean the V grooves in one direction with an alcohol soaked cotton swab c Power on the OFFS and fix the fibers following figure 6 The cleave length of bare fiber should be 10 mm 16 mm and the bare fiber should be put in the V type groove Cladding Fiber Holder Clamp hold down the fiber The fiber will be seen in the middle of the screen don t overlap Bare Fiber Fiber V Type Groove Coating Fiber Figure 6 d Check all the key if there were any exception please contact us e In splice mode use ARC 80 GAP DOWN LY ALIGN keys to adjust the fibers to proper positions If on the screen appears OK then the user can start the fusion by pressing on ENTER to clean and on ARC to splice Otherwise notice the following Whether the fiber is clean or not If not
9. ODE SCREW FOR ELECTRODE HOLDER Figure 22 10 3 Transportation and Storage 1 2 Page 36 Always use the carrying case of the fusion splicer to prevent moisture vibration and impact when storing and transporting the splicer Never store the splicer in a place where the humidity or temperature cannot meet requirements 01 2013 10 4 Alarm indication and abnormal remedy Reason and Remedy OVER RUN There is dust on the V groove A fiber is detached from its V groove A fiber is dirty NO FIBER The bare fiber is too short Incorrect position L R MOTOR OVER A motor exceeding the limit position causing auto reset Arc power is too strong or Arc is unstable The gap is too big Stuff length too small or no stuff at all BAD Splice parameters are inappropriate or arc power is unstable Dust on fiber end profiles The angle of fiber end profile is too big Electrodes need cleaning Clean or replace electrodes L R END BAD Left or right fiber end profile is too bad cleave fiber again Table 7 01 2013 Page 37 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 38 01 2013 users manua proumewos APRA ANNEXA TIPS FOR A PROPER FUSION 1 Ona well lit table prepare all components and tools that you are going to use Scissors and fiber stripper Cutter Fiber Cleaning Wipes Fiber disposal container to place fiber stubs Fusion protection sleeves Headlamp 2 If the fiber is in th
10. PROLITE 40B OPTICAL FIBER FUSION SPLICER re AX PROMAX SAFETY NOTES Read the user s manual before using the equipment mainly SAFETY RULES paragraph The symbol N on the eguipment means SEE USER S MANUAL In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol Warning and Caution statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property TABLE OF CONTENTS E INTRODUCTION n E a t ooo 1 1 1 Listof Features and specifications rara ii 1 1 2 Terms about FUSIONS DICED rasa a 3 2 APET RULE COPAS A NU AA 5 A A 5 2 2 Spede Precautions SHAMMAI NM ETTA 6 2 3 Descriptive Examples of Over Voltage Categories 6 5 SIRUCTUREAND PANEL curaciones 7 3 1 Bref introduction OF SEUCLUFA scan si 7 Sie IN OCUGHOR to A e e a a 7 See A e POE UR O SEO E EE A 7 e E O O mes sateate 8 3 43 TOWERS UD areas a ua al la 8 3 24 Charging Indicator Lights eavivivadanivkirdvikrsuv riaasn deine vaakikenkav k ia 8 3 3 INTOdUCUON O Keyboard pastas 8 3 4 Introduction to Port Bond radar 10 3 5 Interface and View ModeS oconnocccccncnnnnononconionono noo nononnonnnrnronnnnnar nr nenonrnnnnrnreniannns 10 4 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT ooccccnnnnononnnonnnonononononinnonononnnnnnnnnnonnonanaanennnnnnos 13 5 BASC OPERATION PA e O PU O E 15 51 A rasens A a DERN ENa 15 5411 MaA MENU erro 15 5 12 Selecon Gel UNO dance 16 54 3 Fusion Paramete S senarna nan a A kadaka 17 5 1 4 Adjustment of Splice Par
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12. and press the MENU key to return to the former menu or press the RESET key to return to the READY status Notes The format of USB must be FAT 9 3 Arc Count The counter can count up to 999999 Every fusion will be taken into account no matter the fusion splice is successful or not 9 4 Clear and Stabilize Electrodes Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica oxide build up It is recommended that the electrodes should be replace 2500 arc discharges When the electrodes are replaced it is necessary to Stabilize it Use the UP or DOWN LY key to move the cursor to Clear Electrodes and press the key ENTER to confirm the Electrodes will be cleaned later In the same way Use the UP a or DOWN LY key to move the cursor to Stabilize Electrodes and press the ENTER key to confirm the electrodes will be stabilized Page 34 01 2013 10 FUSION SPLICER MAINTENANCE 10 1 Cleaning Keep clean the V groove electrodes and view system Close the lid when not using the fusion splicer 10 1 1 Cleaning V groove If there is dust on the V groove the bare fiber alignment operation may produce a big splice loss Clean the V groove in the following steps 1 Open the shield 2 Cleave a bare fiber and push the tip of this fiber from the V groove s one end to the other end 3 If the above method cannot clean the V groove you can use an alcohol soaked cotton swab to brush the groove to ge
13. ars on the spliced part But it does not affect the splice result PHENOMENON REASON RESOLVE METHOD Fiber Not Aligned Dust in the V groove Clean V groove Fiber Diameter Too Small Discharge power is Do Arc Power test and inappropriate adjust the current Splice parameter is Increase discharge time or inappropriate stuff length Black Line Splice parameter is Adjust the current and the inappropriate discharge time The fiber end is unqualified Check cleaver The current too small or Adjust the current and the discharge time too short discharge time Fiber Asunder The dpi is too Do an overlap test SEE EAS ONA Reduce the current value 9 and the discharge time Fiber Diameter too big The stuff length is too big Do a overlap test The current is too strong or Adjust the current value the discharge time too long and the discharge time Table 5 Page 22 01 2013 uses manua Pmotrresos APRA 5 7 Heater Operation 1 2 3 01 2013 Open the heater cover and the left and right fiber clamps of heater Move the protection sleeve to cover the bare fibre and part of the cladding Hold the fiber tighten it lightly and then set the splice point in the center of the heater Do not let the fiber sag PROTECT SLEEVE gt gt 10mm 4 BARE FIBER Figure 12 Close the lid The heater will be automatically ON and the HEAT button in red The user can stop the process at any moment by
14. by electrodes Two fiber end profiles are fused into ball shape c The location of electrodes can be calculated according to the change of fiber s shape and displays the following information If the electrode s position is on the left the screen displays Gap XXX To R XXX If the electrode s position is to the right the screen displays Gap XXX To L XXX If the electrode s deviation is within 10 no adjustment is needed The electrodes location adjustment requires high skill It should be done by a technician If the value of GAP is between 15 and 25 the arc power is suitable for fiber splicing If the value of GAP is less than this range please increase Prefuse Power and Fuse Power contrarily decrease Prefuse Power and Fuse Power Press the key to return to the former operation after the test is done Before the Arc Power test the electrodes should be cleaned The test is effective only after the arc becomes stable 01 2013 Page 29 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 7 3 Overlap Test Test the stuff length of the fiber during fusion splicing Choose the Overlap Test item in test menu and press ENTER key to confirm Now the screen displays as Figure 19 v Overlap Test 2010 02 26 9 35 Te 24 C 43 RH Figure 18 a Send the two end profiles of fibers to the center of the screen automatically and accomplish gap setting b The left fiber exits from the screen but the right fiber goes forward
15. by the shield 5 4 Arc Test Arc Test is very important for obtaining low splice loss So before splicing the test should be done See the details in the appendix A 5 5 Fusion splicing Operation There are three splicing modes for selection Manual Semi auto and Auto splicing mode 01 2013 Page 19 AXxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 5 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 5 5 2 Manual mode Strip clean and cleave the optical fibers Open the shield Lift the fiber clamps Place the optical fibers in the V grooves Carefully close the V groove clamps Ensure the bare fibers are seated at the position between the V groove and the electrodes Carefully close the fiber clamps and then the shield Decide if the end face of fibers is good or bad Press the UP A key The fibers move forward to their initial gap Do gap adjustment If either of the two end face angles is more than the preset value an error occurs Press the RESET key and prepare the fiber again Press DOWN LY key and ALIGNIN will be displayed on the screen and the Splicer will align the fibers automatically The buzzer will beep and the screen will display OK after the operation is done Press ARC key to end this splicing operation The result of estimated loss is displayed on the screen Semi auto Mode The difference between semi auto and manual splicing mode is whether the Splicer automatically puts the two fibers end pro
16. d 3 2 4 Charging Indicator Light When the adapter was plugged in the red indicator LED CHARGE was turned on The green led will shine after charging was accomplished 3 3 Introduction to Keyboard Figure 2 Page 8 01 2013 Function Description This is the power key The instrument would turn on or off Press to operate the reinforcement heater The red lamp is lit during HEAT operation And if the cover is covered the heater will work also The heating time can be set in the menu the operation refer to HEAT APPENDIX B If the key is pressed in the heating procedure the heater will stop heating All operations except heating would be cancelled if this key was pressed and all the motional parts will be move to default position and the instrument is ready for next fusion Press this key the splicer accomplishes cleaning gap adjustment alignment fusion splicing and loss estimating functions The results will be displayed automatically on the screen Press this key to enter the main menu Exit the current menu and return to the upper level or to the splicing interface if in the main menu currently EN Pressing this key the user accesses the configuration menu or allows the user to return to a high level Press to enter the next sub level menu used to switch between the right and left fibers when adjusting motor In the test menu it confirms the start of a test Press this key and the splicer wi
17. e 7 move the cursor to Fiber type option with UP A key or DOWN LY key and select SM with ARC or XoY k b Move the cursor to Para Group with UP a key or DOWN Lv key and select 01 by press ARC e orXoY pe c Press the MENU key to finish the operation 5 1 4 Adjustment of Splice Parameters Entering modification menu If the parameters in SM1 group need to be adjusted please select the Fiber Type option or Para Group and press ENTER to enter menu of adjustment of splice parameters Specification of Splice Parameters All items in the parameters group as table 4 Parameter Modification a Use the UP a or DOWN LY key to move the cursor to the item that needs to be adjusted and then it means this parameter could be modified b Then adjust the parameter to the ideal value with ARC 8 or XOY k c The other parameters can be modified in the same way 01 2013 Page 17 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B MICA Value Prefuse Power GAP 00 09 um 04 Table 4 5 2 Adjustment of Splice Power This part gives instructions on how to achieve low splice loss in different environment conditions a The recommended parameter group is decided according to the fiber gap of Arc Test The gap length 015 025 b Parameter modification in different circumstances Modify the pre fusion current and the fusion current in the discharge parameter group and make the value of Arc Test meet
18. e fiber to adopt a perpendicular position and then move down the fixing lever to its top without sudden shocks Then move the blade back and the piece that secures the naked optical fiber down Figure 27 Place the end of the fiber which should already be peeled and cut into the splicer Turn on the splicer using the lateral switch lift the centre lid and the left side cover to fix the Optical fiber The end of the fiber must be just in the line that connects both terminals By lowering the cap of the splicer you can check the cut and cleanliness of the fiber If you see cuts at angles gaps or dirt is better to repeat the whole process again from peeling Figure 28 Page 41 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 8 Repeat this procedure for the other end of the Optical fiber that you want to splice Finally both ends of the Optical fiber should be near the centre line that connects both terminals Moving down the lid of the splicer you could see the level of cleanliness and the cut made on the optical fiber Figure 29 Figure 30 9 If both cuts are correct and the fiber is not dirty you can start to splice by pressing The first stage is a small discharge to clean the optical fiber After that an electric arc melts both ends and splices them Figure 31 Page 42 01 2013 users manual proumewos APRA 10 If the splice is successful you will not observe any discontinuity on the Optical fiber when
19. e form of cable first strip the outer jacket and the Kevlar jacket with the scissors until you have a wire of 0 9 mm Figure 23 3 Cross an end of the Optical fiber OF through and inside a splice protector and keep it away from the end gt 1m Figure 24 01 2013 Page 39 AAPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 40 First use the stripper to remove the 9 mm plastic coating leaving the fiber only with a cladding of 250 um Prepare the stripper again in order to remove the plastic layer of 250 um and then leave the optical fiber naked 125 um in diameter and about 4 cm in length To avoid damaging this glass fiber is better to make a first pass loosely with your stripper After that make a second pass tighter to remove plastic remains a Figure 25 Take a wipe forming a V with your fingers and pass the naked part of the fiber through the middle of the folded wipe Close the V to remove properly the waste that may remain after stripping the fiber Perform this operation at least five times Keep in mind that only the last few millimetres of fiber optics will be involved during the splice process Figure 26 01 2013 01 2013 Place the bare fiber in the fiber cutter Place the cross section with the coverage at 17 mm from the blade The fiber has to be as perpendicular as possible to the blade If the fiber has tensions that make it bend then you should move the blade forward Try to rotate th
20. files to the screen center or not We advise the user to take the Auto and Semi Auto splicing mode except for special type fiber Page 20 01 2013 5 5 3 Auto splicing mode READY is displayed on the screen 1 Do the same steps as in section 5 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Close the shield and the splicer will exercise Clean Gap Align Fusion and Tension Test functions automatically The result will be displayed on the screen as Figure 10 and Figure 11 Estimated Loss 0 01 dB 2010 02 26 9 33 qT 24 C 43 RH Figure 10 2010 02 26 9 33 qT 24 C 43 RH Figure 11 Notes 1 Auto splicing mode is convenient so we advise the user to take the auto splicing mode 01 2013 Page 21 AXxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 2 The splicer has the checking function of fiber cutting angle and fiber end face when it works in Semi auto or Auto splicing mode The quality of fiber end and face has enormous impact on the loss of the contacting point so efforts should be mad as possible to make the end face plane and the angle of the place with the fiber cross sectional plane should be less than 1 5 6 Estimated Splice Loss Splice loss could be estimated by observing the splicing operation and the video of the spliced part If spliced part is abnormal the diameter is bigger or smaller or etc the fiber should be re spliced NOTE When splicing different fibers or multi fiber a black line sometimes appe
21. hifted Fiber Cd NZDS Nonzero Dispersion Shifted Cleave length after cut Typical value is between 10 and 16 mm Optical fibre whose cladding has been removed The operation makes the internal execution parts and circuit parameters return to their initial status Once reset the Splicer is capable of splicing again Alignement The operation is to adjust the two fibers so that they are in the same direction If they are not properly aligned there will be deviations in the horizontal x axis and vertical y axis directions which are called radial offset The alignment operation controls the radial offset within the allowable range Estimated Splice The splicer calculates the loss at the splicing point Loss according to the fiber images The results are reliable when the splicing is done correctly Fiber Protection Used to protect the splicing point as shown in the Sleeve following figure Table 1 01 2013 Page 3 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 4 01 2013 2 SAFETY RULES AN 2 1 General The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely followed The external charger is Class I equipment For safety reasons plug it to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal Use the mains adapter in Over Voltage Category II installations and Pollution Degree 1 environments It is for INDOOR USE When using some of the following accessories use only the specified o
22. ll discharge for a short time between the two electrodes This operation can get rid of the dust on the fiber but not of the stabs on the fiber NZDS In the Menu mode it allows you to move up on the submenu list In the Manual Fusion mode it allows you approaching to the fibres In the Menu mode it allows you to move down on the submenu list In the Manual Fusion mode itallows you to align the fibres It allows you to switch between the X and Y axe view vertical X and Y Horizontal X and Y only X only Y In Menu mode allows you to scroll through the options to choose from It allows you to shoot an arc fusion In the Menu mode allows you to move between several options to choose from Table 2 01 2013 Page 9 AXxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 3 4 Introduction to Port board Input Output port is on the right side of the main body as Figure 3 the function are introduced in Table 3 DC13 5V4 5A O POWER IN CHARGE Figure 3 Name Function Description POWERIN DC power DC power input terminal 13 5V 4 54 DC power input terminal 13 5V 4 54 13 5V 4 54 La When the Led is red the battery is charging When the Ledis green the battery is full use USB connection to save records on your PC Ta Video signal output Table 3 3 5 Interface and View Modes Ready SM01 X 2011 09 06 11 20 35 1023 hPa Figure 4 Page 10 01 2013 Ready SM01 2011 09 06 1
23. nes to ensure safety Power adapter Mains cord Electrodes X Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 VAC rms are dangerous Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions The user is not authorised to manipulate inside the instrument Replacing electrodes E In the Maintenance section provides instructions specific to this intervention Any change on the equipment should be carried out by qualified personnel E Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph 01 2013 Page 5 AXxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B gt Symbols related with safety DIRECT CURRENT ON Supply ALTERNATING CURRENT OFF Supply DOUBLE INSULATION DIRECT AND ALTERNATING Class II protection CAUTION GROUND TERMINAL Risk of electric shock PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CAUTION REFER TO MANUAL FRAME TERMINAL FUSE Ory EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT DA EQUIPOTENTIALITY TO BE RECYCLED 2 2 Specific Precautions When you activate the light producing arc and the electrode under a voltage of 6000 V Do not open the lid and touch the electrode as it might damage The fusion Splicer can only quartz glass fiber n case of any malfunction breakdown or team entry into any type of material and eguipment immediately disconnectthe external power supply and call service i Do not use in presence of flammable substances Avoid dusty condi
24. not affect the splice result 01 2013 Page 45 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B Page 46 01 2013
25. orage sssrsrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtrt rtrt rtrt ktk rra 36 10 4 Alarm indication and abnormal remedy sssssssrrrrrreeeneessssrrrrrrrrrrrerereessrrrrrrrrens 37 ANNEX A TIPS FORAPROPER FUSION orense alam 39 ANNEX B THE PARAMETERS OF MMF ADJ UST ios 45 HAPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B OPTICAL FIBER FUSION SPLICER PROLITE 40B 1 INTRODUCTION The Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer OFFS is applied to fiber fusion splice it can splice various types of optical fiber core diameter 80 150 um including single mode fiber multi mode fiber dispersion shifted fiber OFFS which is a fine product based on optical mechanical electrical integration should be keep clear and the impact and vibration should be avoided 1 1 Listof Features and specifications Applicable fibers Fiber cleaved length Fiber diameter Cladding diameter Coating diameter Fiber aligning method Blending mode Actual average splice loss Average melting time Fibre Heater Average heat time Effective heating length Display Image Processing mode Language Inner Light Tension test Electrode life USB interface VGA Port 01 2013 Single mode ITU T G 652 and G 657 Multimode ITU T G 651 DS ITU T G 651 NZDS ITU T G 655 10 16 mm 16 mm Coating diameter 250 1000 um 80 um 150 um 100 um 1000 um Core aligning Automatic 3 axis X Y Z 0 02 dB Optical fiber SM 0 01 dB Optical fiber MM 0 04
26. rs of Fiber Type is SM Para Group is 01 the Heat Time is 50 s the Fusion Mode is Manual the Tension is set to OFF the Power Saving is ON The table 8 below shows other default parameters Fiber Type P arameter PrefuseTime 08 22 08 08 Overlap 07 08 09 10 Lp 04 04 04 Gap Table 6 01 2013 Page 27 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 7 TEST AND ADJ USTMENT The TEST menu allows the user to make calibration and electric arc test the overlapping test and the motor adjusting Select Test item in main menu and press the ENTER key to display the test menu on the screen Arc Calibration Arc Test Overlap Test Motor Adjust Figure 16 7 1 Arc Calibration It makes an arc calibration test and an automatic adjustment of parameters to achieve a suitable value 7 2 Arc Test Test the position relationship between the electrodes and fiber to decide if the fiber ends are at the center of the arc And test whether the arc power is suitable for fiber splicing or not Select Arc Test item in the menu and press the ENTER key to confirm Now the screen displays as Figure 18 Page 28 01 2013 2010 02 26 9 35 24 C 43 RH Figure 17 Then start the Arc Test by pressing the ENTER key The process is as follows a The splicer puts the two fibers end profiles to the screen center automatically and accomplishes gap setting and aligning b An electrical arc is produced
27. t rid of the dust 10 1 2 Cleaning Electrodes 1 If the electrodes are polluted because of long term use wipe the tip of electrodes lightly with a cotton stick dipped in acetone or a 3 mm wide and 50 mm long grinding paper Pay attention to protecting the electrodes tip and its position during cleaning Finally stabilize electrodes see Clear and Stabilize Electrodes Section D 4 for detail 2 Change the electrodes for new ones if necessary See Chap 10 2 Change of electrodes 10 1 3 Cleaning the Objective Lens The surface of the objective lens must be kept clean Dust on lens can cause trouble in the image process and a big splice loss 1 Turn off the power 2 Use a cotton swap soaked with pure alcohol to clean the lens s surface from center toward rim 3 Turn on power Make sure dust cannot be seen on the LCD screen 01 2013 Page 35 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 10 2 Exchange of electrodes 1 2 Turn power off and unplug power cord Open the shield The Figure 22 shows the structure of the electrodes Removed electrode by loosing screw of the electrode holder Insert new pair of electrodes and tighten screw alternately while pushing insulated part of the electrode Plug in the power cord turn on the power switch and then stabilize electrodes SCREW FOR ELECTRODE HOLDER ELECTRODE ELECTRODE HOLDER ELECTRODE HOLDER FIXATION ELECTRODE HOLDER FIXATION ELECTRODE HOLDER ELECTR
28. the heating time Press the MENU key to exit The selected time will not be lost even if the user turn off the fusion splicer Page 32 01 2013 9 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Fusion Record 00015 Export Record Arc Count 00020 Clear Electrode Stablize Electrode Machine Information Figure 20 9 1 Fusion Record The splicer memory can store up to 5000 groups of fusion splice results and discharge times The failed and bad fusion splice results are abandoned automatically When the 5000 groups are full the new data will cover the old ones in turn The displayed sequence number is convenient for customers to inquire after any information Select the Fusion Record item in the sub menu and press the key to confirm The splicer displays as Figure 21 You can change the sequence number in turn by pressing the UP a or DOWN LY to check all the data Press the MENU key to return to the former menu Record NO 00012 SM01 Pretime Fustime Prearc Fustime Overlap Angle Gap Loss 2010 02 28 Figure 21 01 2013 Page 33 AxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 9 2 Export Record Select the Export Record item in the sub menu and press the ENTER key to confirm the Please Insert USB message is displayed on the screen Press the ENTER key to confirm again the data will be exported to U disk When the data is exported the Please pull out USB message is displayed on the screen Pull out USB
29. the requirements in step b thus gaining a low loss The parameters will reduce at a high temperature and increase at a low temperature 5 3 Fiber Operation Step 1 Before splicing thread the fiber through the optical fiber protection sleeve Step 2 Remove fiber coating and then brush the bare fiber with alcohol soaked cotton swab The typical bare fiber length is 20 mm The concentration of the alcohol should heavier than 90 Step 3 Cut the bare fiber using the cleaver The typical value of the cleaver length is 10 mm 16 mm Step 4 Open the shield and fiber holder clamp carefully Set the fiber in the V groove and the fiber holder on the holder mount At the same time note that the tip of the bare fiber does not touch anything Make sure fiber is at the bottom of the V groove If not reset the fiber Step 5 Setthe other fiber in the same way Put the shield down carefully Page 18 01 2013 NOTE a Open the fibre holder separately Load the cleaved fibre into the V groove The end surface couldn t touch the bottom of V groove Consult figure 8 a Ab Elevation Bare fibre view of the V Guide Ar ES y a b Figure 8 Wrong way to install b The tip of the coating fiber should keep a distance from the bare fiber mount r WRONG METHOD RIGHT METHOD Figure 9 c To be sure the coating fiber was pressed tightly by the hold clamp The shield was Closed the fiber should be pressed on the V groove
30. the screen d Press ENTER key so that the buzzer beeps to indicate the new location of the motor is accepted automatically by the splicer This way the adjustment is done e Press MENU key to return Left Motor 2010 02 26 9 35 TJ 24 C 43 RH Figure 19 Note If the left and right motors are close to the V grooves the two 16 mm stripping lengths fibers may collide or one of them occupies the whole screen In this case the fibers could be located after the splicer enters the motor adjustment status The motors can be adjusted one after another If the grounding condition is good and the RESET key is pressed before the instrument is turned off the position of motors will need no adjustment for quite a long time 01 2013 Page 31 AXxPROMAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 6 HEAT TIME AD USTMENT The oven heater time of the splicer can be adjusted between 10 s and 90 s in 10 s steps The set time is the time the oven is on during the heat shrinkable process of the protection sleeve tube The oven is on automatically every time you open and close To power on or off manually the user should press on HEAT button When the oven is on the button is lighted in red colour WARNING The oven can reach high temperatures Do not touch the area to avoid burns Do not insert anything other than a fibre covered by a Suitable protective Select the Heat Time in the main menu Use the XoY button or ARC to select
31. tions and temperature or humidity X When changing from cold to hot wait until thoroughly dry the condensation 8 Do not disassemble the power module E Maintenance are recommended once a year 2 3 Descriptive Examples of Over Voltage Categories Catl Low voltage installations isolated from the mains Cat Il Portable domestic installations Cat Ill Fixed domestic installations Cat IV Industrial installations Page 6 01 2013 uses manua proumewos 00 AA PROMA 3 STRUCTURE AND PANEL 3 1 Brief introduction of Structure The portable fusion splicer which was specially designed is suitable for field lab and other situations The J ig and Fixture is as Figure 1 ELECTRODE ELECTRODE HOLDER HOLDER CLADDING FIBRE HOLDER CLAMP BARE FIBRE CLAMP GROOVE Figure 1 3 2 Introduction to Panel 3 2 1 Shield The shield is closed unless fibers are going to be put in Close it before any keyboard operation With a viewfinder mirror and a holding clamp for bare fiber in the V groove itcan prevent dust and wind and provide vertical light for the microscope 01 2013 Page 7 AxPROMIAX USER S MANUAL PROLITE 40B 3 2 2 Screen The viewing angle of the 5 7 inch TFT LCD can be adjusted But please protect its screen from hard sharp things 3 2 3 Power Supply To provide convenience for user the inner Li lon battery The direct current was supplied by the adapter and the battery was charged when the adapter was use
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