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1. sssssssssccccccsssssssssssscccessees 53 Table of Contents Maintenance Menu cccccecccsocscsccscsccscsccscsccscsccscsscscsscecss OO l Replace Electrodes sssisseescsteversivnctessseustensetesteseunsebboebecsdspateusdennas a 56 Ze Stabpilizine Electrod S scsi eases eeee andes 58 Js Clearin Are COUMlscsssicsicierc iiaeeeaeo a aa Eaa 58 Bb ADOU a BETE T EE E E E E E AE A E A E T A E TE 58 De DOTISOL T LT E E A E E O E E 58 6 Diagnostic Test UMC UO Me sicrescctesscseiececesesecess seis GavesedtcacaatassaeeuedesucnbaisceteaeSicessstteseteses 59 Te DUSO PECK vessaseacevsenssceotivcstussesesiesshsousceusssetousysueruedsucstusesvectwessusatevieoecteseaeceoueeoreteveces 60 DV LOUOE DTI saso ceuesucascuscstesaccsussccuacadeuedescusssneceucssuescbsusuegalecsdeceseucuaustassseseusessezeteversseses 60 DEAT DISCIAN Cvssccccsstssccvencasvsverceved tebesaceuusauscxvaveseveueadouseschansscowwaasesvasesedeuesdesscusrseuseenens 61 10 Maintenance TiO zussen eE a 6l l POWER SOPP yesse E EEE EEE EE EE 68 ZS PUCINS OPOra lO vescvaseces cieoscesceaxcdeccpasedessvesedasssuensascecussedsses veessbasstessceussesceesocecsveneves 68 3 LUDE NEATEPO PCL all OM wise ccesesciwisessecccassatesdccevessescecdevecwebegesieaedecesncvetccewentaceieetecdusuaces 70 Ah OUNCE VSM oaa E E sunset eames 70 De Other FUNCOMS wescidcceneassaceseacccedeeis seus bediccdecnaseeasevesacehaenaseuseeeececuneasnccoucatacesexesieeeeadese 71 Guarantee and Contact ACA
2. 17 Basic Operation 7 Fiber Cleaving 1 To unlock the cutting lever press it gently and slide the stopper Cutting lever Stopper 2 Push the slide button until it locks 3 Set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver 4 Press down the cutting lever 5 Release the pressure on the cutting lever A spring force will bring it to its open position 6 The scrap collector rollers drive the fiber scrap into the fiber scrap container box automatically when the cutting lever is raised e Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal 8 injury may result e After pressing it half way down releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may result in bad cleaving quality e Discard the fiber scrap container box contents frequently Fiber holde Cutting lever Lid Fiber scran container hax 8 When the cleaver is to be put up for the day press the cutting lever down until the stopper can slide into place to lock the anvil lever IS Basic Operation 8 Loading fibers into the splicer 1 Open the wind protector 2 Place left and right fiber holders on the guide pins Electrode l A e Be careful to not touch the prepared fiber tips to maintain fiber end face quality e Note the proper positioning of the fiber holders on the sticker next to the fiber guide e Using Monitor Rear type do not change the setting direction of the fiber holder in Change of Operati
3. 11 Mismatch between Estimated splice loss and Actual splice loss e The estimated loss is a calculated loss so it can be used for reference only e The optical components of the splicer may need to be cleaned e When using the standard mode adjust Est Coef and Minimum Loss To adjust these parameters refer to the parameter settings of the other splice modes stored in the database area 3 Tube heater Operation 1 Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely e Extend the heating time Refer to Editing Heater Mode Page 40 2 Heater symbol on display blinks e Pressing the Sp key during heating causes the symbol to blink The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again If 2 seconds have gone by without pressing the HEAT key again the symbol stays on continuously and the heater returns to its normal state The symbol will disappear when the heat cycle is completed If the heating temperature does not reach its desired setting the symbol blinks and the alarm sounds If this happens contact your nearest sales agency 3 Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrinking e Use a cotton swab or a similar soft tip object to push and remove the sleeve 4 Method to initialize heating condition of Heater mode e Refer to Editing Heater Mode Page 40 5 Method to cancel heating process e does not cancel the heater Press amp twice to cancel the heating process 4 Supervising
4. Select Arc Calibration in the Splice Menu i ne Arc calibration Arc Calibration Arc calibration Finish Arc Calibration Test Finished Gi Exit 1 AUTO Arc calibration Test Again Are Calibration 43 Splice Menu 4 Splice Option Common parameters for all splicing and tube heating modes can be set 1 Select Splice Option in Splice Select Splice Option Menu to display Splice Option in the Splice Menu menu 2 Select a parameter to be changed V G 3 Press AAV to change values and press Splice Option E to enter i i Pe R Sp Ge peas E ar ow KF oO Leu E a r e Fe 4 e E L ie Setting parameters Parameter Description If Auto Start is set to ON splicing starts automatically as Auto Start soon as the wind protector is closed Fibers should be prepared and placed into the splicer in advance If Pause is set to ON splicing operation pauses when fibers are forwarded to the gap set position Cleave angles gap and Pause i i offset are displayed during the pause Press S key twice to display results table Fiber Image on Screen Setting the fiber image on the screen in Pause Finish statement X lt P DATA Composite display X axis and result of cleave angle offset and gap Y lt P DATA Composite display X axis and result of cleave FINISHED angle offset and gap DATA Display result of cleave angle offset and gap 4
5. 1 What functions can be disabled e Refer to Menu Lock Page 53 2 Method to lock selection or editing of Splice or Heater mode e Refer to Menu Lock Page 53 70 Questions and Troubleshooting 3 Method to set parameters of Splice or Heater mode from a PC e To set or change the parameters contact your nearest sales agency 4 Forgot password e Contact your nearest sales agency 5 Other Functions 1 Method to execute Dust Check automatically after turning power on e Refer to Power On Option Page 54 2 Method to hide messages on READY screen e Change the fiber image from X Y view by pressing G 3 Too many repetitions until Test Finished indicated in Arc Calibration e The splicer needs to repeat the arc calibration after replacing the electrodes or when the environmental conditions change drastically Page 55 The number of arc calibrations can be set to a specific amount When the splicer completes the set amount of calibrations it indicates Test Finished However this does not mean it is completely calibrated 4 Test Finished is never indicated after many repetitions in Arc Calibration e Execute Stabilizing Electrodes function in Maintenance Menu If the splicer still does not indicate Test Finished replace the electrodes Refer to Replace Electrode section 5 No arc power change after Arc Calibration e An internal factor 1s calibrate
6. Y Dark might be damaged BackGround 62 e Press Q and set the fiber end face between the electrode centerline and the V groove edge e Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave length e Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens or the LED when dust or dirt exists Execute the Dust Check Clean the lens or the LED if dust or dirt exists Consult your nearest sales agency Error Message List pas Error Message Reason Solution Code e Dust or dirt is onthe Completely prepare the fiber 01 L Too Dusty fiber surface again strip clean and cleave Fiber e Dust or dirt is on the e Execute the Dust Check Clean objective lens or the the lens or the LED 1f dust or dirt os R Too Dusty wind protector LED exists 10 Fiber e Cleaning Arc time is Set the Cleaning Arc time to ooo musty too short or OFF ON or increase time ZL Motor Ql Overrun Backward The taper speed or taper Adjust the taper parameters in the time is set too high splice mode ZR Motor 10 Overrun Only occurs in manual motor operation Backward e The fiber is set too far Press Q re position the fiber back and does not again with the end face closer to reach the splice point the electrodes e The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V groove The fiber is not located in the Camera s field of view ZL Motor 04 02 Overrun For
7. next step To disable the cleave angle error see Splice Option Page 44 for details e To hide the result data on display see Splice Option Page 44 for details 20 Basic Operation ARC 3 FINISHED _ S Are Count 757 3 After measuring the cleave angle etc press the key and an arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers 4 Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing Splice loss is affected by certain factors such as MFD stated in the next page These factors are taken into account to estimate splice loss If either the measured cleave angle or the estimated splice loss exceeds its set point limit an error message is displayed If the spliced fiber is detected as being abnormal such as Fat Thin or Bubble an error message is displayed If no error message is displayed but the splice looks poor by visual inspection of the image on the monitor it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning e The splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts This is considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss e To change the threshold for estimated splice loss or cleave angle see Splice Mode Page 30 for details e Error messages such as Estimated splice loss Splice angle Fat Thin and Bubble can be ignored This function can be set to disabled See Splice Option Page 44 for details Splice los
8. 5 2 Stripping and cleaning fiber Open the clamp and top cover of the hot jacket stripper and set the fiber holder on the holder base of the Clamp stripper Close the clamp and top cover Fiber Holder Holder Base Hold firmly during heating and sliding Close the top cover Firmly hold the holder base and body of the stripper and Close the clamp heat until the Ready light turns green then gently slide the holder base to i z remove the coating Side the fiber holder Heat LED and clamp gently Orange green gt Clean the fiber thoroughly with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue Use a fresh gauze or wipe for each ribbon Do not use gauze or wipe twice e Use a high quality alcohol greater than 99 pure e There may be cases in which adjoining fibers are arranged over each other due to adhesion of alcohol to their surfaces Gently flick the fiber ends to align the fibers 16 Basic Operation 6 When using single fiber 6 1 Stripping and cleaning fiber Strip the outer coating 24 to 35 mm from its tip with a stripping tool Clean the bare fiber thoroughly with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue Use a fresh gauze or wipe for each fiber Do not use gauze or wipe twice if ai ii ddi y 6 2 Setting fiber in the fiber holder Set the fiber in the fiber holder aligning its stripped end with the top of the protruding portion of the fiber holder Stripped end
9. pushing S several times 14 Basic Operation 3 Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber ribbon coating with alcohol impregnated gauze or lint free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip If the fibers are not cleaned properly dust particulates from the fiber ribbon coating surface can enter the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase 4 Placing protection sleeve over fiber noon Place the protection sleeve z over the fiber ribbon The sleeve will be shrunk down in the tube heater after the splice is complete Be Hi E Fiber Pa sleeve Fiber ribbon j i 5 When using fiber ribbon 5 1 Setting fiber in fiber holder If there is some bend in the section about 100 mm from the ribbon end straighten that section by rubbing the ribbon with fingers There are two types of fiber holders one for the left side and one for the right side It is necessary to place each holder so that the hinge of the fiber holder is towards the heater Open the lids of fiber holders and place the No 1 typically blue fiber near the hinge and set it so that 24 35 mm of fiber protrudes from the holder end Close the lids of fiber holders Hold this point during fiber insertion a 0 e Use fiber holders designed for the number of fibers in the ribbon e When setting fiber in fiber holder hold the fiber in place while closing the lid of the fiber holder 15 Basic Operation
10. How to opera ate oD ee ee H a To turn on off the power a ti ststi lt i lt lt SC Ot power Powe To adjust the brightness of the monitor screen at the ready state ore these arrows are used to move the cursor for selecting the items at the menu state or to change the value or letter of the discharge conditions and comments During manual motor control these arrows serve as the Backward and Forward keys to operate the motors Heat displayed during heating O To quit from any state except the heating process by tube heater Reset After pressing this key the splicer will return to the ready state with a beep sound SG To change the X Y view image and display the data at the Cancel Ready Pause Finish state To quit from input data at the MENU state G To open the menu at the Ready state Enter To select the command and decide the parameter at the menu state To start the splicing operation or to go through to the PAUSE Set state To move the cursor direction of arrow at menu state LI Basic Operation 1 Inserting Power Supply into Splicer For AC operation use the AC adapter ADC 10 with the DC adapter DCA 02 installed in the splicer For battery operation use the detachable battery BTR 07 The Power Unit Dock located on the splicer body can accommodate both power supplies DCA 02 and BTR 07 1 1 Inserting or detaching power unit Inserting power supply
11. an operator to select or change Splice Menu Management Menu Langua ENGLISH Select Heater Mode onitor Position Front Are Calibration Splice Option j enu Lock Splice Memory ther Option j a L 7 2 re 1 J A l oa E Fi Lt j q4 B m TZ 2 J F P Parameter Description uag language to be displayed Sets the operational direction of splicer Front is for front monitor operation Rear is for rear monitor operation Refer to following Change of Operating Direction for details Sets the power saving mode Sets the start up screen image and function This menu is secured by password Used for an administrator to limit functions available for the Menu Lock operator to select or change This menu is secured by password Oiher Onno Sets other parameters not included in Power On Option P and Menu Lock This menu is secured by password Monitor Position Power On Option 50 Management Menu 1 Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with default settings for Monitor Front operation This can be changed to Monitor Rear operation When Monitor Position is changed the direction of the arrow keys is reversed Changing monitor position 1 Select a monitor position in Monitor Position menu and turn off splicer and change the monitor angle Monitor Front Monitor Rear 2 Turn splicer Power on 5I Management Menu 2 Power Save This function is important f
12. current accordingly This splice mode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration Splice Mode NZ AUTO DS AUTO MM AUTO J BLANK Splice Menu This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode then the fibers are automatically spliced This splice mode can splice standard NZDS fiber ITU T G 655 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc current accordingly This splice mode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode then the fibers are automatically spliced This splice mode can splice standard DS fiber ITU T G 653 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc current accordingly This splice mode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode then the fibers are automatically spliced This splice mode can splice standard MM fiberUITU T G 651 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc current accordingly This splice m
13. date of last maintenance and the scheduled date for next maintenance are entered in the respective fields This information 1s displayed on the Maintenance Info screen Refer to the next section Last Maintenance Next Maintenance Arc Calibration Sets the threshold of cleave angle error in the Arc Calibration Max Num of Sets the number of tests to finish the Arc Calibration with Test Tests Finished message 55 Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance This section describes how to use the maintenance menu Management Menu Splice Menu Stabilize Electrodes Clear Arc Count Set Calendar Senhsor Value Select Heater Mode Are Calibration Splice Option Splice Memory otor Drive re Discharge aintenance Info res e Select Gi Exi t Lr tk I Replace Electrodes Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica buildup It is recommended that the electrodes be replaced after 1 000 arc discharges When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 1 000 a message prompting replacement of the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power Continuing to use the electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength Replacement Procedure 1 Execute Replace Electrode in Maintenance Menu 1 2 Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power Press and h
14. es 4 L Be P 3 L 1 FL tT ti iy L i Rah wi rt wt at y k COMMENT 2004 11 16 10 25 AUTO No Error COMMENT 2004711715 20 49 oM4 No Error Splice Menu 5 1 Displaying splicing results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed Comments can be added or edited all Q e Data stored in the splicer memory can be download by USB to a PC Consult your nearest sales agency to learn how 1 Select Splice Memory in Splice Menu 2 Select Display Splice Memory and press S to display Select Splice Memory Menu 3 Select memory number by either one of the methods stated below One method is to move cursor to a specific memory number and press G The other method is to press to display the Jump to screen Input a specific memory number and press G Press to display the data 4 The selected splicing result is displayed For adding or editing comments press S to display Input Comment screen Select the Splice Memory in the Splice Menu Select Splice Memory Splice Memory 242 SMA Be 1 345 mal a Ep Le WEY bby obo obw 2 sk t a7 L J a _ Select Splice Memory Y Memory No 345 1 744 342 S5M4 oO COMMENT 2004 11 15 20 52 m o S 343 5M4 2004 11 15 20 55 AUTO 344 5M4 1 16 09 36 m4 i T Boe a S Wo Error I2 ain O pi 5 beeen 47 Splice Menu 5 2 Clearing splicing results in memory 1 Select Clear Splice Memory at Splic
15. modes stored in the splicer database 1s displayed Upon entering the appropriate mode the selected splice mode stored in the agen pe database area is copied to a selected splice mode in the user programmable area Fiber Count Sets the number of fibers Mode Title Title for a splice mode expressed in up to 14 characters Title is displayed at the left corner while splicing operation Detailed explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 14 characters Title2 1s displayed at the Splice Mode Select menu An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected threshold offset limit An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Mode Title2 Offset Limit Cleave Limit fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold cleave limit Gap Dif An error message is displayed if the gap between the left and right fiber imi ends exceeds the selected threshold gap limit E An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds Selected threshold loss limit Loss Limit A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc Cleaning Arc discharge for a short period of time The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by this parameter Sets the end face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of pre fusion discharge Gap Gapset Pos Sets the relative position of the splice location to the center of electro
16. the 5 6 IO Port Check Checks for normal operation of the input and output splicer and press eS 2 Upon completion of all checks and adjustments a list of results is displayed If the splicer fails the dust check clean the objective lenses If cleaning does not eliminate contamination there is a possibility that the contamination may have entered the inside optical path Please contact your nearest sales agency for additional instructions The dust check functions exist as independent instructions in Maintenance Menu 59 Maintenance Menu 7 Dust Check During normal splicing the splicer observes fibers through image acquisition and processing Dust or contaminants on the cameras lenses and wind protector LEDs 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 will cause trouble for fiber splicing Operation Procedure 1 If fibers are set in the splicer remove them and press G The splicer begins the dust check 2 The message Now Checking is displayed in the middle of the screen After observation the location of contamination judged as a potential problem blinks If contamination 1s discovered clean the wind protector LEDs and objective lenses and redo Dust Check Refer to the section of Maintenance of Splicing Quality Page 26 for cleaning instructions 8 Motor Drive T
17. the heater ARARE If the Finish Temp is set for over 100 degrees Celsius the buzzer beeps before the sleeve is cooled and ready Hot sleeves easily deform and can cause some residual stress at the splice point once the sleeve is finally cool 4 Splice Menu 3 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 and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically Also the center position of arc discharge sometimes shifts to the left or right In this case the fiber splicing position has to be shifted in relation to the arc discharge center It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to eliminate both of these issues Arc calibration is performed automatically when using AUTO mode only Therefore arc calibration does not have to be performed when splicing in this mode e When changing splice modes except AUTO mode perform this function Arc Calibration procedure 1 Select Arc Calibration in Splice Menu to display Arc Calibration screen 2 Set prepared fibers in the splicer 3 The following is performed after pressing G 1 Cleaning arc discharge The left and right fibers move forward The s
18. 2 Press 447 to move cursor to a Edit Heater Mode Menu parameter to be changed then press button to enter 3 Change value by pressing AWV then press to enter 40 Splice Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description ETEN Sets sleeve type List of all heater modes are displayed Select a mode YP in the list and this is copied to a user programmable mode Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title monitor during the splicing heating process Max number of characters used 1s 5 Mode Title Description of a heater mode in the Sleeve Type screen Max number of characters used is 13 Sets the heater control sequence Heater RIBBON4O For 40mm protection sleeve for ribbon fiber up to 4 Control SINGLE60 For 60mm protection sleeve for single fiber SINGLE40 For 40mm protection sleeve for single fiber Sets heating time from the beginning to the end cool down completion Heating time is automatically adjusted with atmospheric Heat Time e i e conditions such as ambient temperature Heating time may be longer or shorter than the Heat time set Sets heating temperature If Nylon coated fiber is used with 8mm Heat Temp cleave length the Nylon coating may melt if Heat Temp is over 190 degrees Celsius Sets the finish temperature When heater approaches this temperature the buzzer beeps announcing the sleeve is cooled down and is ready to be removed from
19. 4 Splice Menu Ignore Splice Error Offset Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message Offset Error Gap Error Cleave Angle Error is disregarded Setting to Disable prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message Loss Error Bubble Error Fat Error or Thin Error is disregarded Arc Compensation Arc Compensation Temperature Fiber Image on Screen Auto Fiber If Auto Fiber Forward is set to ON fibers are automatically Forward moved closer to gapset as soon as wind protector is closed Cleave Shape Error message is displayed if the cleaved end face of either left Error or right fiber exceeds the selected threshold cleave shape The re arcing process sometimes improves the splice loss but Max Number of sometimes worsens it Re arcing decreases the splice strength Rearcs With this function it is possible to limit the number of re arcs or to disable re arc discharge Setting to OFF turns off arc power compensation due to pressure and temperature changes 45 Splice Menu 5 Splice Result This splicer stores up to 1400 splicing results See Splicing procedure Page 20 for detail Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode AUTO mode l a a A k k F 4 a a ee C ra ee rt Fa hi g er al 1 Fa io 4 k J LE oe i ee eee ho fl ie rd a J te a
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21. ESS 0 scccescssssscsssesesessesees 1D E GUaran ee oie secre ce tesevcerece E E 72 ZAO Act Addres ee or oe ee RET ey mee 73 Warning and Caution The SpliceMaie has been designed for splicing Silica based optical fibers for telecommunications Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Follow all safety instructions Read and understand all safety instructions Discontinue use if malfunctioning Ask our service centers for repair as soon as possible Instruction Manual Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine Store this instruction manual in a safe place The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to indicate warnings and caution for safe use Understand the meanings of these symbols Z warninc There is a possibility of death or serious injury resulting from improper use by ignoring this indication CAUTION There is a possibility of personal injury or physical loss resulting from improper use by ignoring this we Symbol means Pay attention S Symbol means Must not do x You must not disassemble Pay attention to hot surface S Symbol means Must do You must disconnect a plug Warning and Caution I Nene Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket outlet im
22. I1 ITU T G652 4 SM2 ITU T G652 32 Splice Menu 1 2 Creating or erasing a splice mode Select the BLANK in the How to create a splice mode Select Splice Mode There are 5 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered and all the other modes are displayed tahini V C BLANK Follow the steps below to add a splice mode Edit Splice Mode Select a BLANK splice mode and press Next press G The Fiber oM AUTO 5 aa NZ AUTO Type is displayed Select one splice DS AUTO mode to be copied Press S twice to MM AUTO y execute Press to verify the fiber type 1s named in the specific splice mode A She i ee at I 4m er es O rs J i pS Ee tL Ee kL E lt 1 T p i of How to erase a splice mode Splice modes can be erased Select the Fiber Type in the Follow the steps below to erase the Edit Splice Mode Menu splice mode Fiber type G yas 3 AM 1 Select the specific splice select menu mode and press to go to Edit Splice Mode menu Select Fiber Type by pressing C 2 Select BLANK and press SM AUTO twice to execute NZ AUTO DS AUTO e Mode No 1 cannot be erased e Mode No 1 is automatically a selected after erasing a splice mode G 33 Splice Menu 1 3 Editing a splice mode Select Splice Mode Menu Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified Arc power and Arc time AN F are considered the two most v
23. If CHARGE LED flashes replace the battery with a new one If battery charging does not complete within three hours or CHARGE LED 8 does not turn ON the battery AC adapter or both need replacement Ask your service agent for further instruction 13 Basic Operation 2 Turning splicer ON Press The READY screen is displayed after all the motors reset to their initial positions The power source type is then identified If operating on battery the remaining battery capacity is displayed Monitor Angle Adjust the monitor angle to comfortably see the screen Monitor brightness Monitor visibility can be a problem i Splice Mode 1 depending on environmental conditions AUTO M NZD To change the monitor brightness press or to change the value and press amp Heater Mode l to confirm 40mmR FP 04 T Splice Mode Select the appropriate splicing mode for the an ae READY specific fiber combination The current LCD mode is displayed on the READY screen Brightness e When selecting AUTO mode arc calibration is automatically all 130 performed for consistent splicing performance Heat Mode Select the appropriate heating mode for the specific protection sleeve used The current mode is displayed on the READY screen How to operate Po E E L i 4 a 4 ig any l P mi g eer oe Fe er a E i CB eration Menu CD Brightness The Help screen can be displayed by
24. KSP75 FP 005468 2 ARC FUSION SPLICER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SpliceMate Mass Fiber Splice Type 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 PF Fujikura Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions for Safe Operation c cccccccccccccccced Introduction c cccccccccccccccecccccccccscscccccsccccccccccscscscccsscesccccccccece O Introduction cccccccccccccosccccccccccccscccccccsccccccccccccccscccssccsccccccccecs O Description Of Products cccececesececccscscecccscsccecccscccccscecesees O lk Splicer and A CCOSSOLIES cocosscsecesvseewacenisecehousesetenssseesiesaseteansevaeskostucsteesssectuessuestenieveedss 8 2 Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation ccccsssscsccccccccsssssssscsesssssssees 9 3 Splicer Description and FUNCTIONG ssccccccccsssssssccccccssssssccccccccssssssccccccessscess 10 de key NCO ze sexe scecescesseseeesaveceeceucsuss A 11 BASIC OPET AL OI morrei einean a a dl 1 Inserting Power Supply into Splicer cccsssssccccccsssssscsccccccsssscssccccccssssssccoees 12 Zs MUEMING spheer ON nanansenoanin e E 14 3 Cleaning optical TION assccsiarecirrsectosinnenrnis reaa aa a Aaa 15 4 Placing protection sleeve over fiber ribbon esccccsssccccccccssecccccccssecccecossecececcsssecee 15 5 When using Dber TID DO
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26. c Fusion Splicer FSM 11R AC Adapter ADC 10 AC Power Cord Spare Electrodes pair DC Adapter ELCT2 12 Battery Pack DCA 02 BTR 07 OPTION Battery Charger DCA 02 Other Attached Items e Carrying Case CC 17 Fiber Holder e Instruction Manual FH 50 OPTION Description of Products 2 Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation 2 4 Fiber ribbon Ribbon Thickness 0 25 0 4mm Fiber type 2 4 Arranged single fiber 40mm up to 8 fibers FP 04 T A FH 50 2 4 Fiber protection sleeves Fiber holders Hot Jacket Stripper HJS 02 HJS 03 Fiber stripping tools Fiber cleaving tool Single fiber UV 250um Single fiber Ny 900um Primary coat stripper PS 02 Jacket stripper JS O1 Alcohol dispenser with amp alcohol purity gt 99 L gt Fiber cleaning tools Lint free tissue or gauze o Cf Description of Products 3 Splicer Description and Functions oe Release Knob USB port Objective lens Y A Electrode cover j a sey A Me ni Holder guide d fet i in N P 4 A Guide pin Wind protector LEDs we Fiber Clamp The USB port is mainly used for upgrading the software Disconnect the USB cable before starting the splice operation 10 Description of Products 4 key function AOmmR FP 04 7 T
27. ced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the 1 Open the lids of the tube heater edge of wind protector 2 Open wind protector The splicer performs the proof test 3 Hold the left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind protector and open the lid of left fiber holder oe Keep holding fiber until fiber is Q completely transferred to the tube heater 4 Open the lid of the right fiber holder 5 Hold the right fiber with the right hand and remove spliced fiber from the splicer 11 Heating protection sleeve 1 Transfer fiber with protection sleeve from the centering device to the tube heater 2 Place fiber and protection sleeve in tube heater While placing it in the tube heater apply tension to the fiber so the tube heater lids automatically close us Make sure the splice point is located at the center of the protection sleeve Q eMake sure the strength member in the protection sleeve is on the bottom eMake sure the fiber is not twisted 3 Press to start the tube heater The HEAT mark is displayed during heating The buzzer beeps and the mark turns off when the heating cycle finishes Q If B is pressed twice the tube heating process is aborted 4 Open the tube heater lids and remove the protected fiber from the tube heater Apply tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater Q e Protection sleeve may stick to the bottom plate of the heater Use a cotton swab to help re
28. ction This function calibrates the arc power during every splice When the automatic arc calibration function is enabled performing the Arc calibration function before a splice operation is not necessary The automatic arc calibration function works in AUTO modes only When using standard splice modes performing Arc calibration before splicing is strongly recommended Introduction Useful functions Change of operating direction The SpliceMate has the ability to operate when the monitor is in the front or rear of the splicer The figure to the right shows the operation when the monitor is positioned to the rear To change the monitor position refer to Change of Operating Direction on page 51 Notes LCD Liquid Crystal Display monitor The SpliceMate is equipped with a LCD monitor manufactured in a quality controlled factory environment However some black dots may appear or red blue green dots may remain on the screen The screen brightness may not appear uniform depending on viewing angle Note that these symptoms are not defects but are natural on LCDs Recycling To recycle this product disassemble it first sort each part separately by material components and follow your local recycling and disposal regulations Related patents of SpliceMate FSM 11R US Patent No 4978201 EPC No 320978 326988 Canada Patent No 1309773 Description of Products I Splicer and Accessories Ar
29. d and adjusted for the specific arc power selected The displayed arc power in each splice mode does not change 6 Method to input different comments after each splice in splice results data e Refer to Splicing procedure Page 20 7 Method to input the same comments automatically in splice results data e Refer to Splicing procedure Page 20 8 Method to cancel storing splice results in internal memory e Refer to Splicing procedure Page 20 9 Method to download splice results from splicer to PC e Contact your nearest sales agency 71 Guarantee and Contact Address I Guarantee l aN J Guarantee period and limits If the splicer becomes out of order within one year from the date of delivery we will repair it free of charge However note that repairs will be charged for the following cases regardless of the guarantee period 1 Trouble or damage due to natural disaster 2 Trouble or damage due to mishandling 3 Trouble or damage due to handling in disregard of the operating procedures or instructions described in the instruction manual 4 Consumable items discharge electrodes etc 5 Trouble or damage due to abnormal voltage supply Most cases of damage to the AC adapter from an abnormal power supply occur within the warranty period The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V 340V peak For this reason Fujikura Ltd will provide a warranty replacement of the AC adapter only on
30. des Sets the power of the prefuse arc which is an arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing If Prefuse Power is set too low axial offset may occur if the cleaved angles are relatively poor If Prefuse Power is set too high fiber end faces are heated Prefuse Power excessively and splice loss increases Sets the duration of the prefuse arc which is the arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing Longer Prefuse Time is synonymous with higher Prefuse Power Prefuse Time 36 Splice Menu Parameter Description Sets the overlap amount of the fibers at the fiber stuffing stage Relatively small Overlap is recommended if the Prefuse Power is low i while relatively large Overlap is recommended if the Prefuse Power is high Sets Arc power The arc intensity expressed in units of bits Sets Arc time The total arc discharge time including the prefuse time Sets Rearc Time The additional arc discharge time after splicing Selects splice loss estimation to OFF or ON This amount is added to the estimated splice loss originally calculated When splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers a high actual splice loss may occur even with optimized arc conditions To make the actual splice loss concur with the estimated splice loss set the minimum value to the minimum optimized actual splice loss Sets MED of the fibers This MFD value is taken i
31. discoloration damage or deterioration may result The splicer requires no lubrication Oil or grease may degrade the splicing performance and damage the splicer Q The equipment must be repaired or adjusted by an authorized technician or engineer Unauthorized repair may result in fire or electric shock Should any problems arise please contact your nearest sales agency Warning and Caution BLANK PAGE Introduction The SpliceMate with PAS technology is designed for splicing a variety of optical fiber ribbons and single fibers Its small size and light weight make it suitable for any operating environment It is easy to operate and splices quickly while maintaining low splice loss In order to achieve the splicer s full capabilities read the following important information Splicer Name Splice Mate Model Name FSM 1IR Splice modes In addition to standard splice modes the SpliceMate also has 5 automatic modes AUTO SM AUTO NZ AUTO DS AUTO and MM AUTO The AUTO modes are available for single fiber and up to 4 fiber ribbons When using an AUTO mode the splicer counts the number of fibers and selects the adequate splice condition automatically Moreover the automatic arc calibration function 1s enabled when using AUTO mode The standard modes consists of SM for SMF ITU T G652 NZ for NZDSF ITU T G655 DS for DSF ITU T G653 and MM for MMF ITU T G651 Automatic arc calibration fun
32. e press to move the cursor to the parameters and press 44 or W to OO 4 aa es Oe ees adjust numerical values After adjusting the calendar press to store the date and time 5 Sensor Value Displays the values measured by different sensors The value measured by the temperature sensor sometimes is higher than that of the ambient temperature due to self heating of the splicer 58 Maintenance Menu 6 Diagnostic Test Function The SpliceMate 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 trouble with splicer operation Operation Procedure 1 The following checks will be made N Check Item 1 LED Check Measures and adjusts the brightness of the illumination LED Motor Check Check the Motor Limit Sensor Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation If este aes contamination exists this function indicates the location Motor Calibration Automatically calibrates the motor speed Acaban Automatically calibrates the arc power factor and fiber splicing position terminals of the internal circuit Memory Check Checks the memory of the internal circuit we Before the start of the test remove the fibers from the splicer e When item 3 Dust Check is completed prepare and load the fibers into
33. e Memory menu to display Memory clear menu Clearing all splicing results in memory Clear selected splicing results in memory 2 Move cursor to Clear 2 Move cursor to Clear Partial All Memory and press Memory and press S to display S to display All Partial Memory Clear Memory Clear 3 Input specific number begin number 3 Press amp to clear all and end number of the splice result s splicing results in to be cleared by pressing AVO and Memory to enter The selected splicing result s are cleared Cleared results are replaced with the remaining splicing results 48 Splice Menu Select the Clear Splice Memory in the Splice Memory Clear Splice Memory ear Partia Clear All Memory Clear selected splicing results in memory Clear all splicing results in memory End 345 PEA aes is le De eS o Ut p Down oes a mee Cu oF ve ell Input specific number begin number and end number of the splice result s to be cleared by pressing AWV and lt to enter If Begin number is bigger than End number selected splicing results cannot be cleared Input appropriate number again to enter The selected splicing result s Press to clear all are cleared Cleared results are replaced splicing results in with the remaining splicing results memory 49 Management Menu This menu is used to change settings in detail or for an administrator to limit functions available for
34. e time In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period Fujikura Ltd will not replace it free of charge Before shipping the splicer Please consult your nearest sales agency first Necessary information needed for repair Include documentation with the splicer informing us of the details listed below 1 Your full name section division company address phone number fax number and e mail address 2 Model name and serial number of the splicer 3 Problems encountered e What problems did your splicer exhibit and when e What is its present operational state e The state of the monitor and the contents of the relevant error message etc Transporting the splicer Since the splicer is a high precision machine always use the original carrying case for transportation and storage in order to protect it against humidity vibration and shock When requesting splicer repair please send the splicer along with its accessories in its original carrying case Note for Repair Please note the memory contents such as splicing results splice mode etc may be lost depending on the kind of repair 72 Guarantee and Contact Address 2 Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the nearest sales agency or one of the following Fujikura Europe Ltd C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel 44 20 8240 2000 Service 44 20 8240 2020 Fax 4
35. ear resets this parameter to zero Displays the total number of arc discharges Displays the date of last maintenance To enter the date refer to Other Option Page 55 f Displays the scheduled date of next maintenance 61 Error Message List Press amp when an error is shown on the monitor The HELP screen displays the following e If an error does not have an error code such as Cleave Shape NG the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed e If error has an error code additional information according to the Error Code and Message 1s displayed e NG means not good Follow the solution precisely as shown in the list below If it is not possible to eliminate the problem the splicer may require service by a qualified service center Consult your nearest sales agency with the following information e Model name of the splicer e Serial number of the splicer e Error message e Error code if shown e Situation when the error occurs Error Error Je Thefiberend faceis m 21 L Too Long placed on the electrode Fiber centerline or beyond it R Too Long The cleave length bare Fiber fiber is too long e Dust or dirt is on the objective lens or the wind protector LED LR Too Long Fiber of reat of reat oud Dust or dirt is on the h ra ett Iens or te BackGround P l ue 02 X Dark BackGround The LED or Camera
36. ed 38 Splice Menu 2 Heater Mode There are 10 user programmable heating modes Select the one best suited for the protection sleeve used Each tube heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve These modes can be found in the database area for reference Copy the appropriate mode and paste it to the user programmable area The operator can edit the user programmable modes Data Base Parameter Description For 40mm protection sleeves for ribbon fiber up to 4 such as Fujikura FP 04 T protection sleeve For 40mm protection sleeves for single fiber such as Fujikura FP 03 L 40 60mmS For 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber such as Fujikura FP 03 39 Splice Menu 2 1 Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used 1 Select Select Heater Mode in Splice Select the Select Heater Mode Menu Select Heater Mode menu is in the Splice Menu displayed Ve 2 Move cursor by pressing AW and press amp to select a heater mode Select Heater Mode Select Heater Mode i ane bo aoe Ts LD nr A rT fie Sea S l _ srs FP 03 L 40 F 32 60mm5 FP 03 2 2 Editing Heater Mode Tube heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed 1 Move cursor and select a mode to Select Heater Mode Menu be edited in Select Heat Mode A vi menu Press to display Edit V Heat Mode menu C
37. er These parameters are stored in the database area and can be copied to the user programmable area These splice parameters can be edited for a specific fiber combination Database Splice Mode SM AUTO 30 This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode then the fibers are automatically spliced This splice mode can splice standard telecommunications grade fibers including SMF ITU T G652 NZDSFUTU T G655 and DSFUTU T G 653 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge and adjusting the arc current accordingly This splice mode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration a Points to note for AUTO mode e NZDS is specified using the splicing mode for standard NZDS fiber However for best results 1t is recommended that the optimum splice mode be selected for a specific type of NZDS fiber This is due to the variation in the NZDS fiber properties and optimum splicing parameters are different from one type of NZDS fiber to the next This splice mode counts the number of fibers and automatically selects the suitable splice mode then the fibers are automatically spliced This splice mode can splice standard SM fiber ITU T G 652 The amount of heat applied to the fiber is calibrated in real time by analyzing the cladding illumination during arc discharge then adjusting the arc
38. eriod of splicer inactivity Press any key to return to the normal state To change the length of time before the splicer switches to the power saving state refer to Power Save Page 52 5 Splicer power suddenly turned off without Low Battery message e The power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack The splicer turns the splicer power off after an extended period of splicer inactivity Press d to turn on the splicer again To change the length of time before the splicer turns the splicer power off refer to Power Save Page 52 6 Method to initialize arc condition of Splice mode e Refer to Editing a splice mode Page 34 7 Method to change error thresholds for Cleave angle Splice loss Gap and Axis Offset e Refer to Editing a splice mode Page 34 when using an AUTO mode e Refer to Editing a splice mode Page 34 when using a Standard mode 8 Error message can be over ridden e Refer to Splice Option Page 44 to prevent error message override 9 Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time e The settings cannot be changed in AUTO modes e Performing Arc Calibration maintains adequate arc power in these modes e If using the standard mode the Arc Power and Arc Time may be locked by administrator preventing them from being changed 69 Questions and Troubleshooting 10 Method to set Pause and to display Cleave Angle Gap Dif and Offset e Refer to Splice Option Page 44
39. ety switch incorporated into the design and manufacture of this equipment Modification could cause damage that may result in injury death electric shock or fire Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist Risk of dangerous fire or explosion could result from the splicer s electrical arc in such an environment Do not use compressed gas or canned air to clean the splicer They may contain flammable materials that could ignite during the electrical discharge Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is on and power is supplied to the unit The electrodes generate high voltage and high temperatures that may cause a severe shock or burn Arc discharge stops when the wind protector is opened Turn the splicer off and disconnect the AC power cord or remove batteries before replacing electrodes Warning and Caution INOI Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous 1f they come into contact with the eye skin or are ingested Properly connect the AC power cord to the splicer inlet and wall socket outlet When inserting the AC plug make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals Engage by pressing the female plug into the splicer inlet and the male plug into the wall socket outlet until both plugs are fully seated Incomplete engagement may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may re
40. ex wrench remove the fiber scrap collector or the side cover 2 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the blade lock screw 3 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the adjuster lock screw 4 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench turn the adjuster clockwise so that the reference dot aligns with the next position mark Never attempt to rotate the adjuster more than 2 position marks 5 Tighten the adjuster lock screw 6 Tighten the blade lock screw Q e After blade height adjustment the 16 blade positions can be used again If the cleaver does not cleave properly rotate the blade Adjuster initial A Direction of rotation Blade lock screw ottom view 7 Adjuster lock Blade Replacement After the circular blade has been raised 3 times and rotated through all positions a total of approximately 48 000 fiber splices it needs to be replaced Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor 29 Splice Menu I Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the following splicing parameters In other words the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations and are different from fiber to fiber e Parameters for controlling arc discharge heating e Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss e Parameters for controlling splicing procedures e Threshold for error messages A series of optimum splice parameters for major fiber combinations are already stored in the splic
41. he two motors in the splicer can be manually operated individually During splicing the motors can also be operated by calling this menu in the PAUSE or FINISH state 1 Pressing changes motor selection The name of the selected motor is displayed in the upper section of the screen 2 Press A Forward Backward to drive the motor in the desired direction When the motor reaches the limit of the operating range the buzzer sounds and the motor stops Press the opposite arrow key to reverse and move the motor again e Display messages can be erased by pressing G The message can be displayed by pressing GS again e If you finish this operation by pressing Q the motor will return to the reset position To finish the operation with the motor held in the adjusted position press S If the motor is moved too much with respect to the spliced fiber the fiber may break 60 Maintenance Menu 9 Arc Discharge The arc discharge in the splicer can be manually operated During splicing the arc discharge can also be operated by calling this menu in the PAUSE or FINISH state 1 Pressing G arc discharge is performed 10 Maintenance Info The following information is displayed Displays the serial number of the splicer ROM Version Displays the version number of the software Displays the number of arc discharges since electrode Arc Count replacement Performing the function Replace Electrodes or Arc Count Cl
42. ing 1 Open the wind protector 2 Clean the surface of the clamp chip with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Remove excess alcohol from the clamp chip with a clean dry swab 1 4 Cleaning Fiber Cleaver If the circular blade or elastomer clamp pads of the fiber cleaver become contaminated the cleaving quality could degrade This may lead to fiber surface or end face contamination resulting in higher splice loss Clean the circular blade or elastomer clamp pads with cotton swab soaked with alcohol Elastomer Blade cover Blade 27 Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2 Periodic Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended 2 1 Cleaning Objective Lenses If the surface of the objective lens becomes dirty incorrect observation of the fiber position may occur resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation Therefore clean both objective lenses at regular intervals Otherwise dirt may accumulate and become impossible to remove To clean the objective lenses do the following 1 Before cleaning the objective lenses always turn off the splicer 2 Gently clean the lenses X axis and Y axis with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Using the cotton swab start at the center of the lens and move the swab in a circular motion until you spiral out to the edge of the lens Remove excess alcohol from the lens surface with a clean d
43. ital e parameters To edit parameters do the following Edit Splice Mode Menu 1 In Select Splice Mode menu move the cursor to a splice mode to be modified Press to display Edit Splice Mode menu Mode Title 2 2 Move cursor by pressing AV buttons to a parameter to be changed M NZ DS 3 Press to select parameter Press CAV to change its values Press to accept changed values Below is a figure showing the Arc discharge conditions relationship between Arc power and Motor motion The conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters listed below Depending on the splice mode certain parameters cannot be changed D Arc discharge N B A Prefuse Power B Arc Power C Cleaning Arc D Prefuse Time E Overlap F Arc Time G Taper Wait Time H Taper Time related to Taper Length I Taper Speed J Rearc Time 34 Splice Menu AUTO mode Below 1s a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes The AUTO mode consists of AUTO SM AUTO NZ AUTO DS AUTO and MM AUTO Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for these modes to simplify the operation Additional hidden parameters are automatically selected List of splice modes stored in database 1s displayed A selected splice mode stored in the database area is copied to a selected splice mode in the user programmable area Title for a splice mode expressed in up to 14 characters Title 1 is di
44. matically stored in memory when O 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 certain comment is recorded the same comment is recorded into subsequent splice results To change comments see the next paragraph Storing results with comments Press amp at the Finish screen upon completion of the splice to display Memory Storage Menu Move cursor to Storage Comment Input and press S to display Input Comment screen then input comment Press or open the wind protector at the Finish screen to store splicing results with comments Memory Storage Cancel Press amp at the Finish screen upon completion of the splice to display Memory Storage Menu Move cursor to Memory Storage Cancel and press G to enter No splicing results are stored even though OQ is pressed or wind protector is opened at the Finish screen upon completion of the splice Q e Memory Storage Cancel function can be set to disabled See Splice Menu 23 Basic Operation FINISH State 1 Splice Memory Storage Input Comment COMMENT Cancel Storage Select Select Storage Comment Input Memory Storage Cancel A WN ElL fi O Roan B NE O or Cover opened Automatic storage Storage Storage with same comment with comment input cancel Data storage No data storage Basic Operation 10 Removing spli
45. mediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults Fumes bad smell noise or over heating occurs Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet Splicer is damaged or dropped If any of these faults occurs ask our service center for repair Leaving the splicer in a damaged state may cause equipment failure electric shock or fire and may result in injury or death Use only the AC adapter ADC 10 designed for this splicer Using an improper AC power source may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death or fire Proper AC power source is AC100 240V 50 60Hz Check the AC power source before use AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular frequencies Measure the output AC voltage with a circuit tester before anecting the AC power cord Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death or fire Make sure the generator is regularly checked and serviced Use the supplied AC power cord Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cord Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming electric shock or equipment damage and may result in injury death or fire Do not disassemble or modify the splicer AC adapter battery or DC adapter In particular do not remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device e g a fuse or saf
46. move sleeve from heater 5 Visually inspect the finished sleeve to verify that no bubbles or debris dust are present in the sleeve 25 Maintenance of Splicing Quality I Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below 1 1 Arc Power Calibration Refer to Arc Calibration Page 42 1 2 Cleaning V grooves If contaminants are present in the V grooves proper clamping may not occur resulting in higher splice loss The V grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation To clean the V grooves do the following 1 Open the wind protector a oo 2 Clean the bottom of the V groove a INS R alas with an alcohol impregnated thin YIN JI cotton swab Remove excess Es A D alcohol from the V groove with a clean dry swab 3 If the contaminants in the V groove cannot be removed with an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab use a cleaved fiber end face to dislodge contaminants from the bottom of 5 the V groove Repeat step 2 after this procedure 26 Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1 3 Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp Cotton swab chips proper clamping may not occur resulting in poor quality splices The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected co and periodically cleaned during normal Ca wy i uj J operation To clean the clamp chips do the follow
47. n the event of a sudden change in environmental conditions or after cleaning electrodes the arc power sometimes becomes unstable resulting in higher splice losses When the splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes for example it takes time for the arc power to stabilize In this case stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process of making the arc power stable If more than 3 tests are required to get the Test Finished message appears in Arc Calibration use this function as well Operation Procedure 1 Set a 4 fiber ribbon in one side of the fiber holder and perform stripping and cleaning Without cleaving the fiber set the fiber holder onto the splicer across both left and right V grooves 2 Press and the splicer begins to stabilize the electrodes 3 After completing stabilization always perform an additional Arc Calibration 3 Clearing Arc Count This function enables the stored number of arc discharges to be reset 1 Select the Arc Count Clear 2 As the confirmation screen Is it OK to clear appears press to clear a eThis function is included in the Replace Electrodes function eThe number of arc discharges in the Total Arc Count field displayed on the Maintenance Info screen cannot be reset 4 Set Calendar This function sets the date and time of the calendar in the splicer Operation Procedure set Calendar At the display for year month day and tim
48. nd Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on Max number of characters 15 Opening Title 15 Opening Title2 To edit Title refer to Page 38 Title on how to input title Opening Title Opening Title2 Dut Chedi Setting to ON executes the Dust Check function when the power is turned on Beginning at the selected date a password is required at boot up in order to operate the splicer Password is the same as the Password for Other Option Page 55 Password Lock from 54 Management Menu 3 3 Other Option Sets other parameters other than what are in Power On Setting and Menu Lock Setting menus Parameter Descriptions System Settings Changes the password to access the Power On Option Menu Lock Other Option Password Lock from menus Maximum Characters 8 Password At the time of shipment from factory the password is set at 0 zero If you have forgotten your password contact the nearest sales agency Sets the sound volume of the buzzer Electrode After 1 000 splices have been made the caution message prompting Electrode Caution for electrode replacement is displayed when the power is turned on When the number of splices exceeds 2 000 the caution message Electrode changes to the warning message The number of arc discharges at Warning which to start these messages 1s set in this field Maintenance The
49. ng Direction Page 49 3 Close wind protector 19 Basic Operation 9 Splicing procedure To ensure a good splice the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the SpliceMate However there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice Visual inspection by the operator is often necessary for better splicing yield The procedure below describes this process 1 Fibers loaded in the splicer Fiber Image Check Results move forward The forward motion of the fiber stops at a certain position shortly after the cleaning arc is performed Next the offset gap cleave angle and end face quality are checked If the measured offset gap or cleave angle is greater than its set point or fiber chipping is detected the buzzer will sound and an error message will warn the operator The splicing procedure pauses The end face conditions below are used for visual inspection If observed remove the fiber from the splicer and repeat fiber preparation These visual defects may cause a faulty splice Chip Li Incline o AR o 3 I 2 After fiber inspection the splicer pauses and the offset gap distance and cleave angle measurements can be displayed Press S to see each value e The cleave angle and offset threshold can be changed See Editing a splice v mode Page 34 for details e The cleave angle error message can be ignored by pressing to go on to the
50. nt the battery capacity from running low if the splicer is left on for an extended period of time 52 Management Menu 3 Menu Lock Power On Option Other Option 1 Select Power On Option Menu Lock or Other Option in the Management Menu The password input screen is displayed 2 Input Password Refer to Password Page 38 on how to input password 3 Change a parameter value 3 1 Menu Lock Used for Administrator to limit operator from selecting or changing certain functions Parameter Descriptions Splice Mode Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of Heater Mode Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized editing and selecting of Splice Option ao 2 to 2 in Splice Option Menu cannot be edited if this 1s set to Disable Splice Memory data on the memory Cancel Data Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized canceling of storage of Storage splice result data on the FINISH screen Power Save Edit Monitor Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized changing of the power Splicer saving function Maintenance Arc Calibration Replace Electrodes Stabilize Electrodes Clear Arc Count Battery Discharge Set Calendar Diagnostic Test Dust Check Motor Drive Setting to Disable prevents unauthorized changes to various functions related to maintenance 53 Management Menu 3 2 Power On Option Set Opening title a
51. nto account for estimating splice loss Minimum Loss MFD Hat Coet This amount influences the splice loss estimation When there is a difference between actual splice loss and estimated loss adjust this value Proof Test If Proof Test is set to ON a proof test is performed upon opening the wind protector Splice loss is sometimes improved when the fiber is tapered pulled Taper Splice during arc discharge to make the splice thinner This sets taper function ON The following three parameters determine the taper shape Sets the taper wait time from the end of fiber stuffing until the start of pulling the fiber Taper Wait Taper Speed Sets the fiber pulling speed Taper Length Sets the fiber pulling length Splice Menu How to input a Mode title Comments Password The character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title Comments Password Mode Titl 1 1 Move the cursor by pressing fA Vo ode Ti z or and press S to input the selected character If an incorrect character is entered move the cursor to lt and press S to highlight the character then input the proper character over it A N a t Hie FNS 2 Move cursor to FINISH and press on completion of entering characters In the case of Password input the next screen image is displayed if the correct password is entered If the input password is incorrect the previous screen image is display
52. ode does not require the operator to perform an arc calibration For splicing standard Single mode fiber Single fiber or 2 to 4 ribbon fiber is applicable The MFD is 9 to 10 um at a wavelength of 1310 nm For splicing None zero dispersion shifted fiber Single fiber or 2 to 4 ribbon fiber is applicable The MFD is 8 to 10 um at a wavelength of 1550 nm For splicing Dispersion shifted fiber Single fiber or 2 to 4 ribbon fiber is applicable The MFD is 7 to 9 um at a wavelength near 1550 nm For splicing Multi mode fiber Single fiber or 2 to 4 ribbon fiber is applicable Core diameter 50 0 62 5 um No parameters are loaded for this mode Can also be used to erase the splice mode from a location 31 Splice Menu 1 1 Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for the type of fiber to be spliced 1 Press amp at READY PAUSE or READY FINISH state to open Splice READY Menu Select Splice Mode Menu r and the Select Splice Mode menu epics Mode i is displayed SM NZ DS 2 Move the cursor by pressing 4 YV and press amp to select Splice Heater Modail mode 40mmR Select Heater Mode re Calibration Splice Memory aV te Sel F oly I os r a E 7 mmh a Ta LO f I m a E gt L iar 5 E wr 4 4 Lo ath i i ior Select splice V A V mode menu G Select Splice Mode Teo i CMAN 4 oe z oM AMZ Do i E dt i ee ce te 2 MM AUTO 3 SM
53. old until the LCD turn off 3 Remove the old electrodes Replace Electrodes 56 Maintenance Menu 1 Remove the electrode cover 11 Loosen screw located on electrode fixture 111 Take the electrode from the V groove 4 Clean the new electrodes with alcohol impregnated clean gauze or lint free tissue and install them in the splicer 1 Place the new electrode with the electrode collar lightly pressed against the V groove 11 Tighten the screw firmly with fingers and install the electrode cover Loosen the screw and remove Remove Remove the electrode cover electrode cover the old electrode we Do not pull out wiring when replacing electrode e Tighten the screw firmly with fingers Do not use a screw driver to tighten the screw Replace Electrodes 5 Turn on the power Set a 4 fiber ribbon in one side of the fiber holder and perform stripping and cleaning Without cleaving the fiber set the fiber holder onto the splicer across both left and right V grooves Then press G After executing the arc calibration the splicer will repeat the arc discharge 30 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes 6 Upon completion of repeated arc discharge the splicer executes an arc calibration again The operator should repeat arc calibration until the Test Finished message appears For details of the arc calibration process see page 42 57 Maintenance Menu 2 Stabilizing Electrodes I
54. ooks for damage before use Carrying the case with a damaged shoulder belt may cause the belt to break or come off and result in injury or equipment damage Warning and Caution Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high Possible equipment failure may result Do not touch protection sleeve or tube heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating These surfaces are very hot and touching may result in burns Do not place the splicer in an unstable or unbalanced position The splicer may shift or lose balance causing the unit to fall Possible injury or equipment damage may result The splicer is precision adjusted and aligned Do not allow the unit to receive a strong shock or impact Possible equipment failure may result Use supplied carrying case for transportation and storage The carrying case protects the splicer from damage moisture vibration and shock during storage and transportation Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes e Use only specified electrodes QO e Set the new electrodes in the correct position e Replace the electrodes as a pair Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge resulting in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance Do not use any chemical other than pure alcohol 99 or greater to clean the S objective lens V groove LEDs LCD monitor etc of the splicer Otherwise blurring
55. or battery conservation If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use the number of splice cycles will be reduced The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit and can be programmed to utilize difference power save settings for different power supplies Setting Power Save Select the Power Save in Deluns rower Save 1 Insert a power unit and turn splicer the Management Menu power on 2 Select Power Save in the V G Management Menu Power Save is Power Save Menu displayed for the type of power supply used Power Save 3 Change value of Monitor Shut Power Source lype Battery Pac Monitor Shut Down Down and Splicer Shut Down OF F Splicer Shut Down e The value can be changed only ee for the power unit being used AVt Select z Parameter Descriptions Power Source Type The type of power supply Setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer does not perform an action within a certain period of time Always set this function to a specific shutdown time when using the battery pack When the power supply to the Monitor Shut Down LCD monitor turns off F mark is displayed at intervals of 5 seconds on the monitor Pressing any key turns on the LCD monitor Automatically turns off the power supply to the splicer if it performs does not perform an action within a certain period Splicer Shut Down of time The function serves to preve
56. ot heat Consult your nearest sales agency Trouble Temperature Temperature Sensor E AERE EREET EET Sensor NG may be damaged y aaa 67 Questions and Troubleshooting 1 Power Supply 1 Power does not turn off when pressing d e Press and hold the key for 2 or 3 seconds 2 Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack If the power saving function is not enabled the battery power degrades faster Refer to Power Save Page 52 Always enable it to conserve power usage e The battery pack has reached the end of its service life Install a new battery pack e The battery pack uses a chemical reaction to produce power The capacity decreases when it is exposed to lower temperatures especially at lower than 0 C e At high altitude the arc discharge current is increased In this condition battery power degrades faster due to larger power consumption 3 POWER LED on Battery Charger blinks during battery recharge e Atmospheric temperature is too high more than 40 C or the battery pack is charged under exposure to sunlight e The battery pack has a fault or has reached the end of its service life Install a new battery pack If the LED blinks again after install contact your nearest sales agency 4 Method to change the power saving function settings e Refer to Power Save function on page 52 5 Battery indicator is not displayed Power saving function does not work e When using the AC adapte
57. plicer performs the cleaning arc discharge 2 Gap setting The left and right fibers move closer and stop at the specified gap setting position 3 Arc discharge The splicer performs an arc discharge without stuffing the fibers together The gap between the left and right fibers is increased by the arc discharge 4 Measurement result After the arc discharge the melt back amounts of the left and right fibers are measured by image processing circuits in the splicer 42 Splice Menu 4 The calibration result is displayed after completion Test Finished message Arc power and splicing position calibration were successfully completed Press S to exit Test Again message The arc power and splicing position calibration were completed but further calibration is strongly recommended as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large Press to perform arc calibration or S to exit even though arc calibration is not complete e In some cases multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration process 1s successfully completed and the Test Finished message is displayed Arc calibration can be considered almost complete if multiple iterations are completed without receiving the message e A specific numeric threshold can be set so that Test Finished message is displayed after a specific number of arc calibrations are performed See Other Option Page 55 for
58. r the function does not work e Battery pack indicator on the battery pack does not work correctly 6 Incorrect indication of battery indicator e The indicator display serves as a reference only e Battery Pack Indicator on the battery does not work correctly 2 Splicing Operation 1 Confirmation of splicing procedures e Refer to Splicing procedure Page 20 2 Error message appears on monitor e Refer to Error Message List Page 62 68 Questions and Troubleshooting 3 Inconsistent splice loss High splice loss e Clean the V grooves fiber clamps wind protector LEDs and objective lenses Refer to Maintenance of Splicing Quality Page 26 e Replace the electrodes Refer to Electrode Replacement Page 28 e Refer to the High Estimated Loss error message section in the Error Message List Page 62 If the fiber has curl or bend memory position the fiber so the crown curve of the memory is turned downwards e The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle arc conditions and fiber cleanliness e If the splice loss is still too high or inconsistent after performing the above mentioned remedies contact your nearest sales agency Regular service at least once a year 1s recommended to maintain high splicing quality 4 Monitor suddenly turned off e The power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack The splicer switches to the power saving state after an extended p
59. rm the estimating parameters in parameters are adequate to estimate the loss splice mode 66 Error Message List Error Message e Check that the electrodes are in proper Arc Discharge is position delayed e Execute the Stabilize Electrode function e Replace the electrodes maeaea ponei Calibrate the arc power with the Arc P Calibration function If using the standard mode adjust or initialize Arc Discharge Delayed Prefuse power or time Prefuse Power or Prefuse Time settings For is set too high AUTO splice mode the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted A ANEO If using the standard mode adjust or initialize 7 e h Overl Overlap setting For AUTO splice mode the ne povettap overlap is fixed and cannot be adjusted If using the taper splice function the error Too much fiber taper message may appear meaning the fiber 1s tapered too much blade is worn rotate the blade Bubble If using a standard mode adjust or initialize Prefuse power or time Prefuse Power or Prefuse Time settings For is set too low AUTO splice mode the prefuse is fixed and cannot be adjusted Thin Fiber Too Tapering Fiber There 1s dust e Clean the objective lenses by referring page to Dirt or dust exists in 28 optical path e When the above processes cannot remove the dirt or dust consult your nearest sales agency after executing Dust Check function Heater Oven Heater does n
60. ry swab Cotton swab E a ONN 3 The lens surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges 4 Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen Press to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X and Y screens Perform the dust check procedure 2 2 Electrode Replacement Refer to Page 56 Replace Electrode 2 3 Diagnostic Test Refer to Page 59 Diagnostic Test Function 28 Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2 4 Rotating the 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 or 250 ribbon cleaves per blade position To rotate the blade do the following 1 Remove the blade cover 2 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench remove the fiber scrap container box or the side cover 3 Push the slide button until it locks When rotating the blade do not touch the cutting edge Move the blade with a thin cotton swab for easy and safe rotation 4 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench loosen the blade lock screw 5 Rotate the circular blade 1 16th of a turn 6 Tighten the blade lock screw 7 Attach the blade cover Blade Height Adjustment After the circular blade has been rotated a complete revolution 16 positions its height needs to be adjusted to compensate for the wear 1 Using a 1 5mm h
61. s may be improved in some cases by additional arc discharges Press for an additional arc discharge re arc Splice loss estimate and splice check are performed again Splice loss may be worsened in some cases by additional arc discharges Q re arcs Additional arc discharge can be set to disabled or limited to the number of additional arcs See Splice Option Page 44 ie details 21 Basic Operation Error Mark When there is any error below error mark appears in monitor Offset Bubble Splice loss increase Cause and remedy Combustion man ae ene race Check the cleaver quality Dust still present Clean fiber thoroughly or after cleaning fiber aning increase Cleaning Arc Time or cleaning arc Bubbles Bad fiber age Check cleaver condition Prefuse power too low or prefuse time too short Increase Prefuse Power and or Prefuse Time Prefuse power too high or prefuse time too long Separation Fiber stuffing too Increase Overlap OCE Decrease Prefuse Power and or Prefuse Time Fat Fiber stuffing too Decrease Overlap much Perform Arc Calibration sara Some arc parameters Adjust Prefuse Power Prefuse Time or not adequate Overlap 22 Basic Operation 5 Storing splicing results Splicing results can be stored in memory Follow the storing procedure below Storing results automatically No comment The splice result is auto
62. se Power and The pre fuse power or E Prefuse Time settings in the pre fuse time is set too high splice mode e The fiber is not set e Press and re position the correctly at the bottom of fiber again to seat it correctly at the V groove the bottom of the V groove e Set the fibers again or clean the V Bad Fiber e Confirm the setting position of Position e The cleave length bare the stripped fiber end on the fiber is too short fiber cleaver Check the cleave length The fiber stuff amount 1s insufficient e Large fiber offset e The stripped fiber end is not proper position on the fiber holder e Place the fiber to proper position on the fiber holder 64 Error Message List ao Error Message Reason Solution Code e Assure the electrodes are in proper position Arc Discharge did not occur Replace the electrodes e Consult your nearest sales No Arc Discharge 01 X Camera Trouble Y Camera The Camera may be Consult your nearest sales 13 10 Trouble damaged agency 1 X Y Camera Trouble 65 Error Message List Check the condition of the fiber cleaver If the end face blade is worn rotate the blade to a new position Set too low hase Check the condition of the fiber cleaver If the l end face blade is worn rotate the blade to a new position Fiber EE set too low ane Check the condition of the fiber cleaver If the end face blade is worn rotate the blade to a new po
63. sition Gap SEEE is set too low Check the condition of fiber cleaver If the blade is NG end face worn rotate the blade to a new position Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in high splice loss and low tensile strength Insufficient fiber Clean the fiber surface sufficiently cleaning e Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end face e Avoid any contact with the fiber end face e Check the condition of fiber cleaver If the blade Bad fiber is worn rotate the blade to a new position end face e Confirm the Cleave Limit setting 5 0 or less is recommended Dust or dirt is on Dust or dirt on the V groove or clamp chip causes the V groove or poor fiber movement during fiber stuffing Clean the clamp chip them periodicall Hich Dust or dirt is on Execute the Dust Check If dust or dirt exists 1s the lens or LEDs__ clean the lenses or LEDs Bad electrode Replace the electrodes if they appear worn condition rounded tip shape dirty or bent Inadequate arc Calibrate the arc power with the Arc Calibration DOWET function Using unsuitable Select a suitable splice mode for the fibers to be splice mode spliced eos eG Increase Loss Limit to an adequate limit too low pace ines If using a standard mode confirm the arc parameters 1n parameters are adequate to splice the fibers splice mode Inadequate estimating If using the standard mode confi
64. splayed at the left corner while splicing Detailed explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 14 characters Title2 is displayed at the Splice Mode Select menu _ An error message is displayed if the fiber offset exceeds the selected threshold offset limit An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold cleave limit An error message is displayed if the gap between the left and right ay een fiber ends exceeds the selected threshold gap limit An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds selected threshold loss limit A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with Cleaning Arc an arc discharge for a short period of time The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by this parameter Splice loss may be improved by an additional rearc discharge in Rearc Time some cases The duration of this additional arc can be changed by this parameter These parameters cannot be changed The splicer changes this parameter automatically all 35 Splice Menu Standard mode The standard mode consists of SM NZ DS and MM modes These are in the user selectable database The user has the freedom to select from a series of pre loaded splicing modes for various splicing combinations Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes Parameter Description A list of splice
65. sult in injury death or fire Do not short circuit the terminals of AC adapter ADC 10 optional battery BTR 07 or DC adapter DCA 02 Excessive electrical current may cause injury due to fumes electric shock and equipment damage Do not touch the splicer AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands This may result in electric shock Do not operate splicer near hot objects in hot temperature environments in dusty humid atmospheres or when water condensation is present on the splicer This may result in electric shock splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance When using optional battery BTR 07 follow the instructions below Failure to follow these may result in explosion or injury Do not charge battery with methods other than instructed Do not discard battery into an incinerator or fire Do not charge or discharge battery near a flame or under direct sunlight Do not excessively shake or jar the battery If battery leaks liquid residue handle carefully so the liquid does not contact skin or eyes If contact occurs immediately wash affected area thoroughly and see a doctor Dispose of the battery and call the service center for a replacement Do not stack battery on top of AC adapter while charging If charge did not complete in three hours or the CHARGE LED does not turn ON immediately stop charging and call the service center for repair When transporting the carrying case using the shoulder belt check the belt and h
66. unit Detaching power supply unit Push the power unit into the dock Push up on the power unit lock and slide to engage the power unit and slide the power unit out of lock the dock 1 2 AC Operation Insert the DC adapter DCA 02 into the power unit dock and connect the AC adapter ADC 10 to the DC adapter 1 3 Battery operation Insert the battery into the power unit dock Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity 1s 20 or greater before operation If the battery capacity is less than 20 only a few splices can be made before the battery will be drained How to check remaining battery capacity Turn the splicer ON The battery is automatically identified as the power source and the remaining battery capacity is displayed on the READY screen READY screen Remaining battery capacity indicator READY Remaining battery Remaining BplieceModeti AUTO O Blue Color 80 100 Oo M NZ DS J W Green Color 60 80 i F E Green Color 40 60 eater Mode 1 lt EE ia Yellow Color 20 40 FP 04 5 Red Color 12 Basic Operation How to charge the batter Insert 1 Connect the AC adapter ADC 10 2 Insert a battery pack in each slot to the battery charger BTC 04 The charge LED turns ON Red The POWER LED turns ON green LED and battery charging begins i 3 CHARGE LED turns off when the battery is fully charged e Please charge the battery before the first use e
67. ward e Press and set the fiber again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the V groove ZR Motor Overrun Forward e The cleave length bare fiber is too short e Confirm the setting position of the stripped fiber end on the fiber cleaver Check the cleave length Unable to start splicing The splicer automatically starts 05 Cover Open when the wind protector splicing after closing the wind is Open protector The wind protector 1s Cover Open opened during splicing operation Trouble 07 pues Consult your nearest sales agency Trouble Press Q after closing the wind protector 63 Error Message List oo Error Message Reason Solution Code L Mismatch Fiber Count Mis selection of splice e Select the appropriate splice RB Viaemaich mode number of fibers mode 1 LR Mismatch Fiber Count Mismatch e Some fibers are broken a re the d Pa stripping Fiber Count cleaning and cleaving again AUTO mode Strong Unable to calibrate due to 01 Arc Power strong arc Weak Unable to calibrate due to Uot oe ae da the Electrode Replace function Too Left Field e i If this does not eliminate the Arc far left ield position too problem consult your nearest 03 sales agency i Unable to calibrate due to oe Too Right oe 04 poor arc field position too Arc i far right If using the standard mode check the Overlap setting in the Fiber splice mode Separation Check the Prefu

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