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1. Parameter menu Options Language Common parameters Parameter Code Splice memory Cleaning current Effect Disabling parameter sets Storing of max 250 splice loss values Temperature of the arc during cleaning Setting range off auto manual delete 10 0 to 16 0 mA Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation 3 10 Cleaning time Ignition time during cleaning 0 05 to 0 30 s Battery discon 2 to 60 min nection time Height above 0 to 4000 min sea level Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Language Menu callup Parameter menu Options Language Language menu Parameter Effect Setting range Language Setting the language see Setting lan D GB guage on Page 3 6 Heat shrink Menu callup Parameter menu gt Options Language Heat shrink oven oven menu Parameter Heat shrink parameters inter nal Shrinking time Effect The shrinking time and temperature selected on the fusion splicer are used Setting range 10 to 250 s in 10 s steps Temperature 80 to 150 C Heat shrink parameters exter nal Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 The shrinking time and temperature set on the splicer are used 3 11 Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrume
2. A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com Operating Instructions for Fusion Splicer X77 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Subject to availability and to technical change without notice Issued by RXS Kabelgarnituren GmbH ProfilstraRe 4 D 58093 Hagen Tel 02331 357 145 146 Fax 02331 357 118 Tx 82 38 74 1997 by RXS Kabelgarnituren GmbH Issue 03 97 Printed in Germany Ordering No S46999 L6036 P451 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation G
3. Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com
4. 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault message Fault messages Printer not ready during printing Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Possible cause The printer connected to the serial interface transmits incor rect control characters 6 10 Remedy Check the baud rate set at the printer and splicer Make sure that the printer you are using supports the XON XOFF protocol and the data format 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Other faults The following table sets out explanations for eliminating faults which do not generate fault messages on the monitor Symptom Possible cause Remedy Battery mode not possi ble AC mode function ing Arc flickers or hisses The fiber does not melt during the fusion proc ess but buckles instead The splice point barely lights up during splicing Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 The battery is missing or is not connected or the battery fuse is faulty Electrodes dirty or eroded Fusion current too low 6 11 Check that the battery has been fitted correctly and that the battery fuse is o k Install and correctly connect the battery and or replace the fuse If the fault is repeated the splicer must be sent to the service center for examination
5. Menu side teeteee Batetes erased divenean 3 11 LID system catcasasiseceepnsanttebsarcemuduendusstacmexenateaweens 1 4 LID transmitter xc tenvecticniduvnntaytuveneMiaweweatreteuveesiens 1 4 Local Injection and Detection ee 1 2 M Maintenance siuccsacrersixaracnaticnendbenrciueteneinesinacians 6 18 Manual lt a dciesanueceacetuadumieateeuteatiantic cates menmevestene 4 8 Manual fiber positioning cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 9 Manual splicing SEQUENCE cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 9 Matching to special fiber types ceee 3 15 Multimode fibers dentictssteesiccacuicdiasiseetanmbidebecncee 3 8 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 O Optical Time Domain Reflectometer 3 16 Optimizing parameters for multimode MDGS eieren E ern mna yee eee 3 21 Optimizing parameters for single mode 012 kane ene eee eee ee eee rer er eae aren 3 16 Order MUNMMIDS YS ntsonssertuexeseternarzoneetnennas eepeuasetvesase 7 2 OTDR careen a 3 16 P Packing away accessories cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 2 Parameter Menu ssssssssesesessrerrerrtrrrrrerreerreererren 3 3 Pigtail adapter scisvicevesetevasuenectncudviavvees 1 5 2 10 7 2 Positioning procesS ssseeseeeeeeeererrrrrrererrrerre 4 14 Power supply socket ccccececeeeeesseeeeeeeenees 1 3 Preparing fiber endS i iacccsaieaneieaceathateateusesaren 2 6 Printer cable cx ccs csecdveneseekccesactecacntcaciedieueeeekgois 4 18 Printing out
6. Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Close the flap 4 of the cleaver and press it down carefully Open the flap before you remove the cleaved fiber in order to avoid damaging the fiber end face NOTE If you press the flap down too quickly you will obtain a poor quality fiber end face and the diamond may be damaged Inserting the Fibers 250 um coating Open the electrode flap 1 the flaps of the fiber holder 2 and the LID flaps 3 Place the fiber 4 in the V groove of the slide so that the end of the fiber lies between the electrode tips NOTE Ensure that after the fiber end has been inserted it is visible on the monitor Otherwise the splice results may be poor or there may not be enough travel on the positioning ele ments First close the flap of the fiber holder 2 Hold the fiber straight to ensure that it lies in the groove of the LID system Then close the LID flap 3 Now close the electrode flap 1 Fusion Splicer X77 2 8 Operating Instructions Preparations Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Electrode flap Fiber holder LID flaps Fiber A O N cm TW Ay 1 250 um coa
7. 14 5 mA T auto XYZ and 7 na automatic fusing O ao display splice A 9 memory Operating Instructions 4 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fully automatic splicing auto XYZ cleaning LID Video sequence fusing program program searching fibers auto XY fiber correlation level HHt cleaning current 14 5 mA prefusion current fusion current 15 5 mA fusion current 15 5 mA HHH mA Z level HH l y video XY automatic fusion time uae contamination detection progress analysis of the splice tensile test AYA video Z automatic Multimode fibers only Fusion Splicer X77 4 6 Operating Instructions Splicing Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Automatic splic ing sequence auto XYZ cleaning fusing searching fibers searching fibers cleaning current 14 5 mA auto XYZ and fusing searching fibers l prefusion current HHHH MA video XY automatic l contamination detection in progress Multimode fibers only Operating Instructions 4 7 Issue 03 97 l VJ video Z automati
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9. Fully automatic or Automatic mode and notice poor end face quality you can abort the positioning by pressing key 2 12 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 3 Parameters and Programs Contents Page Parameter MENU sirsie ig neiere a EEE EEEE E EEKE T EEE EE SEEMET EE EEE EOR CENE EEES 3 3 EE EE A A E E ats cee tee A E A A A T 3 3 Determining the optimum parameters siissiieniiasscncasiey vaentarncariawaandedaasinhs sre ctiondinsaxtacindeudansdiiasmduaianbstewtualedsian 3 3 Gallup serrer E E E EE E E vases 3 3 Selecting the Paramete i sasea E N a e ARE E E ENEA 3 4 ETE E E A E E A E E E E Luba aeties 3 4 Deta lt parameter S niscccacqsovestaecseassowextad apnar P aE NEEN EON EEE EE EAEE ETUER UET TESSEN 3 5 Setting language srren e EE RSE E ER EE EE EE E de ieeateuncan stu tensaeshoueadeaatascacke 3 6 Program Over vie W gcse iste receive neha loko n i ead ROEE EEEE EEEE OEE EEEE 3 7 Description tthe Progra S eset apes ahaa cteceeteute bie tec esis sedate teehee tices baad e nea a 3 8 Automatic TUS O01 UME ssis resoneer Ee EEE uaa saian a EE iE EAA E EENE A E Eii 3 8 Fixed parameters LID ccc acocsoessacteneapsctacenstntaesacdannevastatatenaaccnenbate sdatuiiend fetmcdonsceactanemsapnaieGansctaldecauaned 3 8 Fixed parameter VideO ice 2 eae cues se estemetapertMablen ca SUii isle vubeh at aunties ulna gale EEE EE EE EREE e A E AREE aE
10. Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 8 4 Operating Instructions Supplement Amendments Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating Instructions 8 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Supplement Amendments Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 8 6 Operating Instructions Supplement Amendments Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating Instructions 8 7 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Supplement Amendments Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 8 8 Operating Instructions Supplement Amendments Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating Instructions 8 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Supplement Amendments Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 8 10 Operating Instructions Supplement Amendments Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Index A AC power CONNECTION cccccccseeeeseeeeeesseeeeeees 2 3 Activating
11. Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Expendable materials Splice organization Designation Order number Explanation Standard splice cassette C46197 A7 A66 Pack of 10 Crimp splice protector 45057 Z1 H590 Pack of 150 Splice organizer S46197 A7 A69 Pack of 10 for 12 crimp splice protectors each Heat shrink splice protector S46999 A16 A1 Pack of 10 Splice organizer for heat 46999 Z12 A1 Pack of 10 for 6 heat shrink splice protectors shrink splice protectors each Operating Instructions 7 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Accessories Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Battery Charging the battery NOTE NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 Accessories The optional battery requires no maintenance and has low gas emissions If the splicer is not used for a long time fully charge the battery at least every three months During AC line operation the battery is charged automatically if it is connected to the power supply unit directly or via the splicer If the charging indicator does not light up in AC line operation locate the cause of the fault see section 6 After about 3 hours the empty battery will be fully charged again The internal charger pre vents overcharging The splicer can be used during the charging process but this wil
12. Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Automatic fusion time control NOTE Fixed parame ter LID Fusion Splicer X77 Set the default parameters for fusion current and minimum or maximum fusion time for the first attempt and carry out several splices Fusion current is correct if the average fusion time is between 2 and 5 seconds Shorter fusion times indicate that the fusion current is too high while longer fusion times indicate that the current setting is too low Adjust the current fusion current and prefusion current in steps of 0 5 mA until fusion time is within the specified range If the fusion time obtained with automatic fusion time control is frequently only slightly longer than the set minimum fusion time this may be caused by incorrect prefusion param eters or the minimum fusion time being too short For fine optimization measure the attenuation again with an external attenuation test set if possible If the splice parameters are suitable and with identical single mode fibers of good quality the attenuation achieved must be significantly below 0 05 dB If this value is not attained although the fusion time is within the specified range it may be necessary to adjust the prefusion parameters slightly again Perform the parameter optimization in the Automatic fusion time program as described in the preceding section Then set the sam
13. conversant with all the warnings and maintenance procedures covered in these Operating Instructions The troublefree and safe operation of this equipment requires proper arrangements to be made for its shipping correct storage setting up and assembly as well as careful use and maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Password Request Activating the password request DANGER Entering the The splicer must be open in order to activate or deactivate the password request The fusion splicer or electrically operated accessories must not be opened except by suit ably qualified personnel Switch off splicer and disconnect from the power supply power supply plug and 12V lead Two cross recess screws are located on the left of the housing and two on the right These must be removed in order to open the housing The switch for activating and deactivating password request is on the printed circuit board visible once the housing has been opened switch in ON position password request activated If password request is deactivated the stored password is deleted when the splicer is switched on again However if you subsequently reactivate the password request without switching the splicer on and off previously the old password is retained No password is stored
14. eccentricity you should preferably use the Automatic fusion high core time program To prevent core disadjustment during the fusion process it is necessary to eccentricity reduce the prefusion current fusion current and autofeed Use the following parameters for your first tests Parameter Value Prefusion current 13 5 mA Prefusion time 0 25s Fusion current 13 0 mA Fusion time min 1 0 s max 5 0 s Z gap 7 um Autofeed 4 5 um Fusion Splicer X77 3 20 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Optimizing Parameters for Multimode Fibers In the case of multimode fibers optimizing the parameters with respect to the attenuation is largely uncritical As opposed to single mode fibers it can be assumed that the splice attenuation is always OK if the appearance of the splice is in order An attenuation test set is therefore not required for optimization either With multimode fibers the prefusion current is normally lower than the fusion current The prefusion time is also longer than with single mode fibers The following problems can occur during fusion Problem Incompletely fused splices Constriction Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Bubble formation Description The splice is severely enlarged and uneven The splice breaks extremely easily This problem
15. flaps LID system overflow Piezo offset error Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 The single mode fiber program has been selected but a multi mode fiber has been inserted Fiber dirty or wrongly inserted Fiber guides dirty or damaged 6 7 Always use the multimode pro gram for multimode fibers Check whether the fiber is clean and inserted in the fiber guide in the right way If necessary prepare fibers again and insert them in the right way Clean the fiber guides see Cleaning the fiber guides on Page 6 21 Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault message Possible cause Remedy Switch off the splicer and Video digitizer error Video system electronics not functioning switch it back on again If the fault occurs again the splicer must be repaired at the serv ice center You can fuse using manual fiber positioning with or with out LID Fault messages Fiber not detected Dirty optical system Remove dirt and coating resi during splice dues from the protective lens analysis of the optical system see Cleaning replacing protec tive lens on Page 6 18 Condensation on optical sys Prevent condensation by plac tem ing the splicer prior to use ina The fiber appearance dis room that is not too cold and play
16. for Multimode Fibers cpio ccu ce nsensscscerncestinstancetecdnestecnaeaavensene bie cedntoeig nian nieateaeanadeeeaxeune 3 21 Fusion Splicer X77 3 2 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Parameter Menu General Determining the optimum parameters Callup OWWDA S In the Parameter menu the parameters can be matched to the fiber type used The Param eter menu is subdivided into Options Language Splice parameters and Data output e Use the default parameters for your initial attempts e Ifthe results are not satisfactory see Optimizing Parameters for Single Mode Fibers on Page 3 16 or see Optimizing Parameters for Multimode Fibers on Page 3 21 Pressing the P key allows you to access the Parameter menu with the electrode flap closed Press the P key in the Parameter menu to return to normal operator control Enter exit Parameter menu Save value Scroll back move to previous line Scroll forward move to next line Increment value Decrement value Operating Instructions 3 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Selecting the Parameter NOTE General Resetting the parameters NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 Good splice results can only be obtain
17. have been correctly installed The splicer will be damaged if a burnout is triggered without correctly installed electrodes Open the electrode flap Loosen the bolt with the special Allen wrench size 2 5 approx one half turn Pull off the electrode Push the new electrode into the holder up to the stud 6 22 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Clamp the electrode with the Allen screw CAUTION Only use the special wrench supplied in the tool set Change the second electrode in the same way Mechanical If the electrodes are still not working correctly after burning clean clean them mechani cleaning cally When cleaning the electrodes only use the swab holder and a piece of emery paper provided in the tool set Place a piece of emery paper with the rough side inwards in the notch of the swab holder Remove the electrodes see Replacing the electrodes on Page 6 22 Position the swab holder on the electrode tip Carefully turn the swab holder several times Operating Instructions 6 23 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Do not touch the tips of the electrodes with your fingers after cleaning Clean the sec
18. must be sent to the service center for repair Notify the service center of the error number displayed Reference switch left error right error Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Left and or right hand refer ence switch has not been actuated Switch is faulty or slide does not move 6 3 Press the key If the fault persists after this the splicer must be sent to the service center for repair Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com General fault messages dur ing operation Fusion Splicer X77 Fault message Battery empty The splicer switches off Possible cause The power supply unit is not connected to the battery AC power operation is not possi ble The power supply unit is not functioning The battery is not being charged The display appears even though the splicer is being powered from the AC power supply Remedy Check whether the power sup ply unit battery and splicer are connected properly Check whether the green charging indicator is lit If not check the AC power supply The battery is faulty but AC power operation is possible Replace the battery Program status X Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Processor crash or software error 6 4 Switch the splicer off and then switch it back on again I
19. on the monitor The positioning slides are then moved automatically to the insertion position In battery mode the charge level of the battery is indicated in If the charge level is too low for operating the splicer the message battery empty appears on the monitor and the splicer switches off automatically In this case charge the battery see Charging the battery on Page 7 6 You should only run the splicer from the battery if the battery charge level exceeds 30 Never stow away the splicer with the battery discharged Recharge the battery at the end of every working day The splicer switches off automatically in AC power and battery operation if no key has been actuated for a certain time Press the QJ key in order to switch the splicer back on again 2 4 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Checking the Make sure that no fiber is inserted electrodes Initiate the fusion process see section 4 The electrodes are fully functional if e they are not whitened or distorted e no loud hissing noises can be heard during fusion and e the arc is uniform Electrodes which are not functioning properly should be cleaned or replaced see Replac ing cleaning the electrodes on Page 6 21 Operating Instructions 2 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guarante
20. that 1 The left clamping jaw 5 is closed tensile test 2 The fiber with 900 um coating is not pressed into the internal LID transmitter for 250 um coating Also prepare the fibers to be spliced on and then place them in the fiber holder on the right hand side and in the LID receiver NOTE Note that the correct coating diameter must be set for both sides in the parameter menu see Program selection single mode multimode menu on page 3 9 Setting Monitor Brightness NOTE The monitor brightness can be changed only in the main menu Press the or the key until the desired brightness is obtained Increase monitor brightness with key Decrease monitor brightness with key Operating Instructions 2 11 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Checking Fiber End Faces NOTE Good splice results can only be obtained with good end face quality After you have inserted the fibers in the splicer select the menu item Search fibers or Fully automatic or Automatic The fiber ends are moved to the center of the monitor The fiber ends must be bad good NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 Preparations clean free of protrusions and indentations flat and square to the fiber axis If the quality of the end face is poor the fiber end must be prepared again If you are in the
21. the Optical FPIDGN Sa ceicccinnstsenensteecasivuntenctceesudl ementn sweyadsmatein scinaetcomiastwaraauesnteaduastehinneUanadakoeraneeassdaties 2 6 Stripping the 6 72 1 9 faNemme ere ae operetta se ete ere ere ener mn net ser raS ne Sere ot Pe eye eer er er renee Tere nre tee rere et eee ere 2 6 CV AMIN ooo seca hess oes nesses ca eae E E eigen E 2 7 AN aes nescetteet ca E ae eicaatanes cen E E coe aacauesacuseasdantnedoneeantcncect 2 7 Inserting the NES cetacean ce daca ope ate ee cee ener ects eee en Mem ere ce sade aca etme teem eee wees 2 8 290 PNM NIN e a singe em eee ds ee ee 2 8 Other c ating diameters acces aces a Seeds eee es ee a ede adnate de eee 2 9 PigtallS e se geet ac asec scence E E encanto a ee tennessee ep econ eaeesecanateseenee 2 10 Setting Monitor BriGhtMGSS 2 0i 0 sccccdcnsceasnensecncadsendgustedsntdeeneneenonaniderd pacoadsiidessenmntenmaddec nrascicachenestassenatiertnnes 2 11 Checking Fiber End ci oc eee ea ne oe ee mr er ere errr ee eee 2 12 Operating Instructions 2 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Putting the Splicer into Operation WARNING To ensure the equipment operates safely it must be assembled and put into operation by qualified personnel in the proper manner and with due regard for the warning notices in these Operating Instructions The consequence of not observing this may be deat
22. the splice memory n se 4 17 Activating the tensile test 0 0 e 4 16 PS NG oe copececette ro aes Ea AREER 3 14 Adjusting the splicing parameters 0 3 14 Air pressure cccceeeececceceseesseeceecseaesseeeeeessaaeaes 3 14 Assessing the splice cccccceeeesseeeeeeeeees 4 15 Automatic fiber positioning ccceeeees 1 2 Automatic fusion control ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 2 Automatic fusion time seices ccd eeriscecensteserericantucd ones 3 8 Automatic fusion time control ccccceeeees 3 18 Automatic splice assessment cecceee es 4 15 Automatic splicing sequence cccceseeeeeees 4 7 B SicLil p eee en ee eee E eee 7 6 Bubble formation iceseciscezdince vetnsd bmescastentincannie 3 21 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 C Car at eee econo esas a E ETE 6 18 COIR tsaser r E ES 1 6 Changing the battery fuse 00 2 0 ee 6 19 Charging the battery cscs tencenpcccctcacecceeeeuciadentiens 7 6 Checking fiber end faces ceive itcescieciderctextebicaniies 2 12 Clamping JAWS sssessesessesnernnrretrrrrerrereserenr rnrn 1 4 Cleaning fiber cccccceeeecseeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenees 2 7 Cleaning protective lens 2 eeeeee 6 18 Cleaning the fiber guides eee 6 21 Cleaning the LID system eee 6 20 Common parameters menu 0008 3 10 Connecting
23. when request is reactivated A new password must therefore be defined first A password consists of an arbitrary sequence of five input keys If you try to change a password parameter when the password request is activated the message Enter password appears If an incorrect password is then entered the change of parameter is rejected This also applies to a change of password i e a new password cannot be defined unless Operating Instructions Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Password Request Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com the current password is known To redefine the password select the parameter Pass word and proceed according to the following flow diagram Only if password already exists Change password Enter password sd Bw Enter new password XI Xl XI D Xx Confirm password Password wrong XX I lt Operator menu Fusion Splicer X77 Operating Instructions Password Request Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 1 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Contents Page General ira atta un wide arabe EE Sept cela hes bese eta eta cmb nent e EE E EE EEEE AE EEEE 1 2 Automatic Hber OS MOINS scssi see nen heen EE e aE EEEE E EEEE E gaiuuesee 1 2 Automatic f sion TVS COMMON 5 ssiri silacedenie
24. 03 97 Ending of Operation Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Switching off Fusion Splicer WARNING Press keys and simultaneously The slides are then moved automatically to the transport position The fusion splicer switches off as soon as this occurs Always switch the splicer off via the control panel If you only pull out the power supply plug the slides are not moved to the transport position This could result in damage to the splicer during transport Packing away Accessories WARNING Fusion Splicer X77 Ending of Operation Pull the AC power cable out of the power supply unit socket If your splicer is not installed in a case remove the 12 V supply cable and pack it away Remove all dirt and traces of fiber Close all flaps on the splicer Pack away the cables 3 tool set 2 and the work light 1 in the storage compart ments 4 of the case Clip in the lid of the case and close the case Do not use force to close the case Make sure that all parts of the splicer are in their transport position 5 2 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Work light Tool set AC power and connect ing cable Storage compartment Operating Instructions 5 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Ending of Operation Artisan Technology Group Quality Ins
25. 22 C the currents must be reduced by 0 4 mA per 10 C Below 22 C the currents must be increased by 0 4 mA per 10 C If you wish to splice special fiber types you should start first of all with the default parame ters If you do not achieve good results the parameters must be optimized as described on the following pages Operating Instructions 3 15 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Optimizing NOTE Accessories required NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters for Single Mode Fibers The parameters can only be optimized if the electrodes are in perfect condition Therefore check the electrodes first see Checking the electrodes on Page 2 5 The procedure described in the following sections for optimizing the parameters is suitable for all current single mode fibers A device for measuring the attenuation e g an OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectome ter should be used if possible to optimize the parameters for single mode fibers If an external attenuation test set is not available it is also possible to optimize the param eters without an external attenuation measurement in the Automatic fusion time program Checking the attenuations obtained with an external attenuation test set is recommended in this case but is not absolutely necessary The attenuation display of the fusion splicer
26. 5 sce cei cise rertctecce erect sce se aie woos vccealits Sen ttini case settee st aes 4 5 Fully automatic splicing SEQUIN CEs ais acntccccncistcs sos oides shah ccetaiceuazdecbsond uecisbesap ta vencedacpiatdonasees aacieddigieavianiees 4 6 Automatic splicing SEQUENCE acciiciitcesesecid sich coo tasavandebsodesass detec cas iadixend Raadhssnntativch duatade tn agsadncupccebselaas 4 7 Semi tomatic splicing SEqUENCE 11ccosnsrclvutedcens sere teeesesnsinelonseseas ssateneetintusanedyvesdevensseretestietmaredetenacenetes 4 8 NAIA fiber POSItIONING ts et ces cect cece tected y academe a a n radiance a aret 4 9 Manual splicing Sequence fs sinsevncsaitisninnaxpiciatisiindiaaisdanenmamusaaeniealduseisdannmnearadanetradindiaxesnescasasetibaouns 4 10 Splice assessment tensile testing sc scpcicetetcces seh ectton est eee eeeetcadi a eaneaelen eb eeagen iced chance biSass binauneuecesietedeas 4 11 FST ALE eaten ee PE E E E oe at E ea saa seat can eect Seo ee st eesetense N E ae oe semteceser 4 14 Assessing the Splice and Repeat FUSION c sccccccccssesseseececeeessceeeceeseeusseeeecesseaeeeeeeeesseassceeeeeseessansaees 4 15 Visual splice assessment eniras puree naia E Ee EENE EE AARG E ETEEN EET ANE ERE 4 15 Automatic splice assessment cia cxiatinsurceiccesimniaiianeadiniileneasaee nisin smiiacaniaiieantamadusunntensndiddsiinetiiiae sbaaninsaii 4 15 Operating Instructions 4 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Qual
27. 8 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Printing out the The printer and splicer used must be set to the same data transmission format see Data splice values Printer cable Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing output menu on Page 3 13 The splicer s serial interface works with the XON OFF protocol Data transmission is per formed asychronously with a start bit eight data bits and one stop bit The parity bit is not used The baud rate of the splicer can be set to the following values 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 and 150 baud The settings are changed by means of the and keys The value is confirmed with the key RS 232c cables are available from trade outlets as computer computer connections The cable used must have the following connections Printer or Computer Fusion splicer 9 pin cable plug RxD 2 gt X lt 2 RxD TxD 3 3 TxD GND 5 5 GND 9 pin cable plug 4 18 Printer or Computer Fusion splicer 9 pin cable plug 25 pin cable plug RxD 2 2 TxD TxD 3 3 RxD GND 5 7 GND Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Removing the Splice Note Observe the following sequence 1 Open flaps of LID system 2 Open electrode flap 3 Open fiber holder flaps 4 Take out fibers immediately All flaps must be opened and the fibers removed immediately since the slid
28. Clean or exchange electrodes Set correct fusion current Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom Possible cause LID level too low The LID receives no light Remedy Check that you have inserted the fiber in the LID If the fault persists select Manual fiber adjustment and check that a minimum level of 1 0 is displayed for fiber with out discontinuity Clean the LID system see Cleaning the LID system on Page 6 20 If the LID level is still not high enough with a continuous fiber the fiber is not LID com patible If this happens remove the color coating from the length of fiber inserted in the LID If the problem persists the splicer will have to be returned to the service center However you can continue working with the video system Fusion Splicer X77 6 12 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom The fiber buckles at the start of the fusion proc ess When automatic fusion time control is used a more or less usable splice is obtained after a long splice time If a fixed fusion time is used high splice losses are obtained Fibers burn away Charging indicator not lit Possible ca
29. M video page MM video page Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters and Programs Description of the Programs Automatic fusion time Fixed parame ters LID Fixed parame ter Video Multimode fibers Fusion Splicer X77 You will obtain the very best splicing results for single mode fibers using this standard pro gram You should therefore always use this program if the coating properties allow the use of the LID system The fiber cores are aligned with each other with the aid of the LID system The LID level is measured during the fusion process and fusion is terminated as soon as optimum attenu ation is achieved The fusion time can vary in the range 0 8 to 10 seconds The recommended minimum fusion time is 1 0 s This program is intended primarily for test purposes The fiber cores are aligned via the LID system This program is intended for those applications in which the LID system cannot be used The video system is used for positioning and loss evaluation Precondition for perfect splices is a good fiber quality with low core eccentricity Multimode fibers are always positioned and fused without using the LID system 3 8 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Description of the Parameters Program selec Menu callup Parameter menu Program selection single m
30. Never use hard objects to clean the fiber guides The electrodes become dirty through the fusion process When they become very dirty they no longer function properly The electrodes are working properly e if the arc burns regularly e and no hissing sounds are to be heard during the fusion process Try to burn the electrodes clean before resorting to mechanical means of cleaning Check that there are no fibers inserted Inthe Service data menu reset the Electrode cleaning counter to 0 see Service data menu on Page 3 12 This triggers the burnout process Repeat the burnout if the electrodes are still dirty but not more than twice If the results are unsatisfactory clean the electrodes by mechanical means see Mechanical cleaning on Page 6 23 or replace the electrodes Operating Instructions 6 21 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com NOTE Replacing the electrodes DANGER Fusion Splicer X77 It is important to ensure that the tips are free of contaminating material The tips must not be bent or broken The two electrodes are identical Switch off the splicer and disconnect it from the power supply The splicer auto cleans the electrodes with a burnout when it is switched on Keep the splicer disconnected from the power supply until the two electrodes
31. S 4 5 7 N 4 1 LID system The LID system is used for core to core alignment of the fibers and for automatic fusion time control In the LID transmitter and receiver the fibers are slightly bent so that light can be injected and detected in the fibers The LID system of this splicer operates without index matching gel Fiber diameter NOTE The LID system is suitable only for fibers with a coating diameter of max 250 um Fibers with larger coating diameters can be spliced using a program in the program group Fixed Parameters Video without using the LID system Fusion Splicer X77 1 4 Operating Instructions Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Pigtail adapter Monitor Control panel HOOR For splicing pigtails to fibers there is a pigtail adapter which enables the LID system to be used See Pigtails on Page 2 10 The fiber ends are displayed in two views from the direction of the X axis and the Y axis The control panel comprises 6 keys which have the following functions Enter key The operation indicated is executed or the previously entered value is con firmed Scroll back The operation indicated is not executed Scroll forward The operation indicated is skipped Call up exit parameter menu Increment indicated value Decrement indicated value Operating Instructions 1 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Iss
32. ameter values have been optimized during final testing of the splicer and may therefore be slightly different Setting lan Change to the Parameter menu with the P key guage Select the line Options language with the A key Press the key Select the desired language with or and confirm with key Q D German GB English F French E Spanish l Italian NL Dutch The available languages depend on the software version installed Fusion Splicer X77 3 6 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Program Overview options language gt program selection gt single mode fibers gt multimode fibers gt data output Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com options language gt common parameters gt language D gt heat shrink oven gt service data F SM automatic page Program selection gt Auto fusion time 1 gt fixed param LID 1 gt fixed param video 1 program selection gt Multimode fibers 50 1 gt Multimode fibers 62 1 data output baud rate 9600 splice memory print no splice parameters print yes 3 7 SM LID video page F S
33. antg com General Note Ensure that all preparations for splicing have been performed correctly and completely Otherwise perform the necessary preparations on the splicer and optical fibers see sec tions 2 and 3 Selecting the Fusion Program The various splicing programs and parameter sets are listed in section 3 Parameters and Programs With this information you should now be able to specify and activate the required program Now activate the required program in the Parameter menu and return with the P key Fusion pro The splicer features the following progam groups gram groups 1 Automatic fusion time for single mode fibers 2 Fixed parameters LID for single mode fibers 3 Fixed parameters Video for single mode fibers 4 Fixed parameters Video for multimode fibers Each of these program groups contains 5 parameter sets whose parameters can be set individually Operating Instructions 4 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Selecting the Splicing Sequence Fully automatic Automatic Semi automatic Manual fiber positioning Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing Each splicing sequence consists of e Cleaning e Positioning X Y axis Z axis e Fusion with feed in Z direction e Assessment of splice only with fully automatic and automatic modes You can run the splicing sequence in one of the follow
34. appears in order the splice loss is calculated and displayed in dB The splice loss assessment provides accurate results if the following requirements are satisfied e The fusion parameters must be set correctly e Ifthe video program is used the fibers must be of good quality in terms of the eccen tricity of the core relative to the outer contour Operating Instructions 4 15 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fuse again Section 6 provides examples of poor splices the possible causes and the relevant reme dial measures Repeat fusion is used to optimize the parameters and to enhance the splicing results if the set fusion time was too short or the fusion current too low When key j is pressed the question Fuse or Fuse again appears on the display This allows you to perform repeat fusion i e to re ignite the arc After that the splice loss obtained is displayed again Tensile Test Tensile force Activating the tensile test Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing The splicer allows the tensile strength of the splice to be tested with a tensile force of approx 2 5 N You can switch the tensile test on and off in the parameter menu see Program selection single mode multimode menu on Page 3 9 If the tensile test is switched on the mes sage Tensile test with ENTER appears after the end o
35. c LID program Video program co auto XY level HAH fusion current 15 5 mA Z level HHHH y fusion time H H fiber correlation fusion current 15 5 mA analysis of the splice tensile test Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Semi automatic splicing sequence Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing auto XYZ cleaning fusing searching fibers auto XYZ and fusing A 3 searching fibers prefusion current HHHH mA y video XY automatic searching fibers cleaning current 14 5 mA o contamination detection in progress l auto Z video Z automatic LID Video program program auto XY lt y fusing display splice memory fusion current 15 5 mA fusion current 15 5 mA Z level HHH remove fiber k Multimode fibers only 4 8 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Manual fiber positioning auto XYZ cleaning fusing searching fiber a Y Le searching fiber Baak V cleaning current V VJ Yd a left slide D
36. ci deta kbar R ENE ERKENE ESKEAREN EE ea 1 2 FOIE STN CME OVeTVieW cette se ce alice cca nee a et aca EAAS EIEEE EAEE ERES 1 3 SPiCnNg UNIE seser a er ame een S nee er vee eee Te Pere nee apie ee ear Pe ert re ae Come et re 1 4 UT yc E A aay ba hewn E E E nates E E E TE 1 4 DOMAINE eerten er aS E E R E a A E a A E 1 5 Conirolpanel neresen E E EE A EEEE AEE ETEA EE TEE EES 1 5 Connections for additional functions jcssadsichanoatseancrnioabunneiniecnaealerananuiasiieulsiawhGincuatin anaaduneransiwasoxan Gacecoibaaninnns 1 6 Installing the Splicer in the SS cic ees acpeco cats caiter cc c asdeceeaeneasanae een eae te eae eb Er EEn EREC EEn EEEE eee ereer eeee 1 7 Installing power supply unit or battery in the COS cei edenta Hehe ceetdeaitbnine ietadindedetagentienieedenineretistunadiens 1 7 Technical EVA cra cepaterecanbs nersintareapetdaaiaterberccnahnicscutaeccsneeiiotensrdnuiianntrtan bias keiunenspnddancesxeneesionnanebeiueaauines 1 8 Operating Instructions 1 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com General The X77 fusion splicer is used for reliable low loss joining of optical fibers It is designed for all commonly used single mode and multimode fibers with the standard glass diameter of 125 um Automatic fiber Automatic fiber positioning guarantees consistently good splice results regardless of the positioning ope
37. e currents in the program with fixed parameters As fusion time use the average value of the fusion time from 10 splices 3 18 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fixed parame An external attenuation test set is required for this procedure ter Video First of all carry out splices with default values for fusion current and fusion time leaving the LID flaps open Do not remove the splice from the fusion splicer and do not start the tensile test Measure the attenuation with the attenuation test set Press the key and initiate with Fuse again Measure the attenuation again The parameters are correctly set if attenuation is slightly worse by 0 01 to 0 03 dB than the first measurement If there is no change in attenuation the setting for fusion current or fusion time is too low A significant increase in attenuation indicates that the setting for fusion current or fusion time is too high Change either the current prefusion current and fusion current in steps of 0 5 mA or the time in steps of 0 5 s Set the current so that the fusion time is in the range from 3 to 5 seconds Operating Instructions 3 19 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fibers with For fibers having a high core
38. e moves to the insertion position 5 seconds after the electrode and LID flaps are opened Approx 5 seconds after the flaps are opened the splicer outputs the message Fully auto matic to indicate that it is ready to commence splicing again Splice Protection The fiber coating of the optical fiber was removed at the splicing point prior to splicing This section of the fiber must be protected after splicing by using either a crimp splice protector or a heat shrink splice protector These splice protectors give the splice mechanical strength thereby preventing possible damage during subsequent handling The crimping device and heat shrink oven are available as accessories see section 7 Operating Instructions 4 19 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 4 20 Operating Instructions Splicing Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 5 Ending of Operation Contents Page Switching off Fusion Splicer vist acccnckscacntenemetineendeesnreerseotesanenmsa esensmanuacarsheus naesenpawanemendaneciehchoeoaaiget Wenundtanncideeennss 5 2 Packing away Accessories 3 ants heise ct anitileec teed Sou ee ses seiaetete dias knees seuee batereecggadsadetesint nan doem bate uae eae webs eeeeueess 5 2 Operating Instructions 5 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue
39. ecentiunaannd 7 7 Heat FNM Mi ION sree cP ci lal tne bl asec nicl cs Sansone seed E eect actus 7 8 Characters tiG Sapen iai Sead amt nce eae REE NEEE E EEE ENEE E EREE 7 8 STE E N A psc E E E E E A E E AA EN 7 8 Additional information c1ictoceceiasdoatinasnunsacsguicccbiialsiideesonsatagntncdbnnthedicebnousaiapnceceubsnediaisnainsd hepatecdncsaes 7 9 Operating Instructions 7 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Accessories Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Order Numbers Accessories Designation External battery Order number S46999 M7 S401 12 V 6 5 Ah for installation in V7 case capacity Explanation 90 splices Attachment battery Fiber cleaver Splice cassette holder Heat shrink oven Pigtail adapter Work light Fusion Splicer X77 Accessories S46999 M7 S400 S46999 M9 A8 S46999 M7 S257 S46999 M7 S343 S46999 M7 S336 S46999 M7 S284 12 V 3 Ah for installing on the bottom of the splicer case Capacity 45 splices For cutting single mode and multimode fibers For standard splice cassette 142x92x8 Adjustable for heat shrink splice protectors With universal plug adapter For splicing pigtails with the LID system Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Accessories Designation Order number Explanation P
40. ed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Preparing the Optical Fibers NOTE Minimum splice losses can only be achieved if the fiber ends are prepared carefully The work for preparing the fibers includes e Stripping the coating e Cleaning the fibers e Cleaving the fibers using fiber cleaver S46999 M9 A8 e Assessing the fiber end faces monitor Please refer to the operating instructions for your cleaver Stripping the Remove the coating at the end of the fiber for a length of about 50 mm coating 1 3 j 1 Cleaving length approx 50 mm H 2 Uncoated fiber g 9 3 Coating ka 2 Fusion Splicer X77 2 6 Operating Instructions Preparations Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Cleaning Clean the fiber ends over a length of approx 100 mm coating and uncoated fiber with a lint free paper cloth soaked in alcohol DANGER There is a risk of fire if solvents are spilled Cleaving Use cleaver S46999 M9 A8 for cutting the fiber Select the correct fiber guides for the cleaver universal guide for 250 to 900 um coating diameter Open the flap 4 of the cleaver and place the fiber in the cleaver so that the end of the coating aligns with the 10 mm mark 2 1 Cleaving length 10 mm 2 Uncoated fiber 3 Coating Operating Instructions 2 7 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group
41. ed is unclear in one or two leave the electrode flap open axes for as short a time as possible during the fusion process Fiber end is no longer Repeat splice detected as such by the video system fibers burnt or bubble formation Fusion Splicer X77 6 8 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault message Possible cause Remedy bad splice fuse again Wrong splicing parameters Reduce the prefusion current The actual splice loss or prefusion time The time can still be OK under must not be set too low some circumstances default setting 0 25 s Wrong fiber type or different Use the program Automatic fiber types on both sides fusion time control Dirt in the optical system Check the monitor picture for visible signs of dirt with no fib ers inserted Remove dirt and coating residues from the pro tective lens of the optical sys tem see Cleaning replacing protective lens on Page 6 18 Fault messages No data available The splice memory is empty Ensure that the splice memory relating to the is activated in the parameters splice memory To save a displayed loss value you have to confirm with Q Operating Instructions 6 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed
42. ed with well prepared fiber ends the correct param eter settings and properly functioning electrodes The X77 fusion splicer allows all programs parameter sets to be protected against unau thorized access by means of a password More detailed information about this can be found on the red page Password request The parameters of all programs are reset to their default values by pressing keys P and simultaneously when switching on This is only possible if the password is disabled 3 4 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Default parame ters Single mode fibers Multimode fibers Language English English Program Auto fusion time Fixed parameter video Cleaning current 14 5 mA 14 5 mA Cleaning time 0 1s 0 1s Prefusion current 14 0 mA 12 5 mA Prefusion time 0 25s 0 5s Fusion current 14 0 mA 13 0 mA Fusion time with video 2 0s 5 08s program Fusion time range for min 1 0 s Automatic fusion time max 10 0 s Z gap 7 0 um 7 0 um Autofeed 7 0 um 5 0 um Coating diameter 250 um 250 um Tensile test on on Splice memory automatic automatic Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 3 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com The par
43. efault parameters on Page 3 5 are so selected that they default parame match all current fiber types When using automatic fusion time control the parameter set ters ting is relatively uncritical anyway since badly set parameters and other interference effects are compensated to a very large extent Under extreme environmental conditions or if you are not using automatic fusion time con trol it may however be necessary to adjust the parameters for example if e special fiber types with very different fiber characteristics or high core eccentricity are to be fused e working at an altitude of considerably more than 1000 m above sea level e the ambient temperature is considerably higher or lower than 20 C Air pressure The default parameters include a preset for an altitude of 550 meters above sea level In or altitude order to obtain splices of uniformly good quality the altitude setting must approximate to the true site altitude see Common parameters menu on Page 3 10 Fusion Splicer X77 3 14 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Temperature Matching to special fiber types The default parameters apply for an ambient temperature of 22 C If the ambient tempera ture differs considerably from this value the cleaning current prefusion current and fusion current must be adjusted Above
44. emory OFF attenuation 0 01 dB fusing again V analysis of the splice attenuation 0 01 dB tensile test tensile test ON splice memory OFF fusing again y remove fiber y LID program Video program fusion current 15 5 mA Z level HHH y fusion time HHHH fusion current 15 5 mA repeat analysis of the splice tensile test Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 LID program Video program insert fiber in LID tensile test running Vv test successful y remove fiber Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing analysis of the splice tensile test ON splice memory MANUAL attenuation 0 01 dB tensile test fusing again LID Video program program eem insert fiber in LID tensile test running LID Video program program Vv test successful Vv attenuation 0 01 dB store splice fusion current 15 5 mA fusion current 15 5 mA Z level H H fusion time repeat analysis of the splice tensile test yes no 4 12 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Ar
45. ent Service department for the necessary information We should also like to point out that the content of these Operating Instructions does not form part of a previous or existing agreement commitment or legal relationship nor is it intended to modify any such arrangement All obligations on the part of RXS arise exclu sively from the relevant sales contract which also contains the only valid and comprehen sive warranty conditions The Operating Instructions neither extend nor limit the contractual warranty conditions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Addresses If your fusion splicer needs servicing send it to Siemens AG AUT 5 PGM 1 Gerateservice Warenannahme Rupert Mayer Strake 44 81359 Munchen Tel 089 722 22068 Fax 089 722 48324 Please inform RXS under one of the telephone numbers below if you send your fusion splicer direct to the service center If you have any technical questions or queries about our training program please contact RXS Kabelgarnituren GmbH Abteilung VT TU ProfilstraRe 4 58093 Hagen Tel 02331 357 145 or 357 146 Fax 02331 357 309 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Definition of terms used in warning notices Danger Warning Caution Note Qualified Personnel The list below defines the terms used in the warning notices In these Operatin
46. er cleaver WARNING Do not clean the splicer with chemical solvents Cleaning replac The protective lens of the optical system is located beneath the electrode tips and must be ing protective free of dirt and fiber and coating residues at all times lens A protective lens replacement kit consisting of lens holder and special tool is available under order number S46999 M7 S418 Removal Switch off the splicer and disconnect it from the power supply Remove both electrodes see Replacing cleaning the electrodes on Page 6 21 DANGER Always comply with the warnings relating to changing the electrodes on Page 6 22 Engage the hook of the special tool 1 in the hole in the holder 2 and carefully lift out the holder Fusion Splicer X77 6 18 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Cleaning Clean the protective lens 3 with alcohol Replace the protective lens if it is badly dirtied or damaged Installation Reinstall the cleaned replacement protective lens with holder Reinstall the electrodes see Replacing the electrodes on Page 6 22 Changing the The battery fuse is located in a fuse holder on the outside of the battery Replace this fuse battery fuse only with a fuse of the same rating and type after having eliminated the cause of the fault Operating Instructions 6 19 Fusion Spl
47. eration is stopped Reselect the sequence that has been halted by pressing the J key Start the selected sequence by pressing the Y key This measurement is performed in all programs if the fibers are fused in fully automatic or automatic modes If the video system detects dirt or end angle errors totalling in excess of 2 3 the message fiber dirty or bad endfaces fusing appears Fiber end faces which are poorly prepared will yield high splice losses and incorrect splice loss estimation 4 14 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Assessing the Splice and Repeat Fusion Visual splice The fiber cladding has a smooth surface if the splice is good The cores are not visible on assessment the monitor however The light stripe in the middle of the fiber is the result of light reflecting from the fiber surface The illustration below shows a good splice attenuation 0 02 dB tensile test Automatic The finished splice is analyzed in automatic and fully automatic mode following the fusion splice assess process The splice is examined first for enlargements or constrictions as well as homoge ment neity and offset In the event of fault the monitor displays Bad splice fuse again and you will be given the opportunity to repeat the fusion process You can fuse again by pressing the Qj key If the splice
48. extremely poorly cleaved Remedy Remove dirt and coating resi dues from the protective lens of the optical system see Cleaning replacing protec tive lens on Page 6 18 Prevent condensation by plac ing the splicer prior to use in a room that is not too cold Leave the electrode flap open for as short a time as possible during fusion Clean fiber or prepare fiber again Fiber offset error Offset um The fiber offset is clearly visible before starting of the positioning Fiber dirty or positioned wrongly Check whether the fiber is clean and correctly inserted in the guide If necessary prepare the fiber again and insert correctly Fiber guides dirty or damaged Clean the guides as described further on Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance 6 6 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault message faces fusing Attention interfering light fiber dirty or bad end Possible cause The video system has detected that the total end face angle exceeds 2 3 or that the end face is dirty The fiber contains light from a transmission or measuring system Remedy Determine on the monitor which fiber end is faulty Prepare fibers again Switch off external light sources The LID flaps are open Close LID
49. f the fault persists the splicer must be sent to the service center for repair Notify the service center of the fault numbers displayed Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault messages during fiber location and positioning Fault message z distance too wide or fibers not detected Fiber input error Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Possible cause Fibers wrongly inserted or wrong Cleave length No fibers present The fiber end could not be found during fiber positioning The fibers overlap too much or or too long or are cut to very different lengths 6 5 Insert the fibers correctly see Remedy Inserting the Fibers on Page 2 8 The fibers must be in the center between the electrodes when the fiber holding flaps are closed Insert fibers Insert the fibers correctly see Inserting the Fibers on Page 2 8 Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault message Fiber not detected Possible cause Dirty optical system Condensation on optical sys tem The fiber appearance dis played is unclear in one or two axes Fiber end is no longer detected as such by the video system i e the fiber is either extremely dirty or
50. f the fusion process Press key in order to start the tensile test After completion of the tensile test Remove fibers is displayed 4 16 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Splice Memory Activating the The splice memory can be activated under Options in the Parameter menu Up to 250 splice memory results can be stored and printed out via the RS 232c serial interface You can also trans fer the results to a computer for further processing using a standard terminal program Displaying the If you page right through the splicing sequence by repeatedly depressing the VJ key the splice memory contents of the splice memory will be displayed on the monitor onthe monitor You can scroll backwards and forwards in the memory with keys and Deleting the If you have to repeat the last splice you made you can delete the associated loss value last value from the memory Press the YJ key after completion of the fusion process in order to display the contents of the memory Press key Y again so that the last value stored is displayed You can now delete the displayed value with key Leaving the e By pressing key YJ you return to the operator menu memory display Operating Instructions 4 17 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 88
51. g Instructions and the warning notices on the products themselves this term means that death serious injury or major material damage will result if the relevant precautions are not observed In these Operating Instructions and the warning notices on the products themselves this term means that death serious injury or major material damage can result if the relevant precautions are not observed In these Operating Instructions and the warning notices on the products themselves this term means that slight injury or damage may result if the relevant precautions are not observed In these Operating Instructions this term indicates important information about the prod uct or the relevant part of the Operating Instructions to which particular attention must be paid In these Operating Instructions and the warning notices on the products themselves qual ified personnel means persons who are familiar with commissioning operating and main taining electrical equipment and who are suitably qualified for the work they perform Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com DANGER When electrical equipment is in operation certain parts of such equipment are bound to reach hazardous voltage levels If the warning notices are not observed serious injuries or damage may occur Only suitably qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in its vicinity This personnel must be fully
52. h seri ous injury or considerable damage Fusion Splicer X77 2 2 Operating Instructions Preparations Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com AC power con Connect the power supply unit 1 to the AC power supply with the power cable 2 nection Nowconnect one end of the supplied cable 3 to the power supply unit 1 and the other end to the connection socket 4 of the fusion splicer When the 6 5 Ah rechargeable battery is used connect this instead of the power sup ply unit to the fusion splicer If you are using the 3 Ah attachment battery no additional connections are required J Operating Instructions 2 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Switching on the fusion splicer DANGER NOTE NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 Preparations Press key After switching on the software version installed in the splicer is displayed on the mon itor and a self test is performed The electrodes are automatically cleaned in a burnout which takes place with the electrode flap closed Before switching on make sure that both electrodes are correctly seated Never switch on the splicer if the electrodes are not correctly seated as damage to the splicer would inevitably result The preset site altitude above sea level is displayed
53. icer X77 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Cleaning the To clean the LID system you need pure alcohol and cotton wool sticks LID system WARNING The coupling areas of the LID system are made of an elastic material Never use sharp or pointed objects to clean them Moisten the cotton wool stick with alco hol and use it to clean the coupling areas of LID transmitter and receiver Then clean the metal mandrels of the LID system NOTE The LID system always operates without index matching gel Operating Instructions Fusion Splicer X77 6 20 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Cleaning the fiber guides DANGER WARNING Replacing cleaning the electrodes Burning the elec trodes clean The fiber guides must be cleaned if the fibers on insertion appear to be significantly out of alignment or if the error message piezo offset error or fiber offset error is displayed Clean the fiber guides by blowing them out with compressed air Obstinate dirt can be removed carefully using a wooden toothpick with its tip slightly moistened in alcohol After cleaning there must be no alcohol left in the vicinity of the electrodes
54. ier forward backw HHH fiber holder 2 x Move right fiber holder right forward backw fiber holder Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation auto XYZ and program program fusing ra align X axis B Q X axis manually L auto XY 5 9 B g align Y axis y Y axis HHHH manually align fiber manually ing _ LID Video program program display splice memory fusion current 15 5 mA Z level H H fusion current 15 5 mA moa a au 4 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Manual splicing sequence auto XYZ cleaning fusing searching fiber S e searching fiber cleaning VJ So cleaning current 14 5 mA auto XYZ and fusing auto xXY align fiber manually fusing LID Video program program fusion current 15 5 mA fusion current 15 5 mA HHHH display splice memory Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing 4 10 remove fiber Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Splice assess ment tensile testing tensile test ON splice m
55. ing modes You will normally use the fully automatic splicing sequence The selected fusion program runs automatically If visible signs of dirt remain on the fiber after automatic cleaning terminate the operation with J and select automatic mode You can clean as often as necessary during this process If the fiber ends are still not clean after five cleaning cycles they must be stripped and cut again For test purposes select the semi automatic splicing sequence In this mode you have to initiate cleaning and positioning in the X Y axis or Z axis individually For special purposes you can position the optical fibers manually using keys and The fibers must be positioned so that the distance between the fiber ends is approximately equivalent to the value set in the parameter menu The fiber ends must be aligned Video programs so that the indicated LID level is at the maximum LID programs 4 4 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Manual In the manual splicing sequence all steps are initiated individually Flow chart Selecting the auto XYZ cleaning Hp lly automatic splicing fusing fusion semi automatic auto XY O sequence T fusion searching fiber A g V align fiber Q manual fiber B 0 searching fiber manually positioning cleaning A v manual Eo cleaning current fusing O fusion y
56. ity Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com PSS AN tate ce a sete eam ele nee adem cs esate one ade rete veh ese E E 4 16 Tensile Ta eee ese em ic eset em E ete 4 16 TENSI TOCO anemone are E er ee ee E eee Te re ee E er 4 16 Activating the TINS Sta Sec pn ats wea ace eee a ts a oat ee me mere ats ROERE a onsets 4 16 Splice Memory eee eS PDS eRe Reser ee er eee ee eer err eter ree 4 17 Activating the splice memory vicecceencconec castes seduces ccietnesveneseuteastiemavictednctonenecesbecets nest eauudeatouseteendeadeesest 4 17 Displaying the splice memory on the MONON veccerteucccceusczsrnunsssevesseseveetscaeenscnetentaguuasarenenneeeeneactennetoecness 4 17 D leting the last vale sect r a cera totes ae mpeteenaect ch gece dees tematic EE A KEE a eentextereee 4 17 Leaving the memory display ccc oo cece aeeeme eee adem ccemeemeaee meted eadtee eee enleenmeaseeentoeees 4 17 Printing out the splice AS te asa dpc nec eepe ea cnt eee ecm based eden Sense etna teengeweeet 4 18 Removing the Splice sca se pete ntseesncapscasieceeupeneacunaseees apnopucsnceasnesnaecaniseaneeatanenuncensdedoeduiueeasdeanoeetoemerseceennteeneecieuad 4 19 Splice Protection sperie batten ra bees i eN nE an a A apne ashen Lic ETA and EE tates cote a duck centieubtisa Mailea kaaaeens 4 19 Fusion Splicer X77 4 2 Operating Instructions Splicing Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artis
57. l increase the charging duration 7 6 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Crimping Device Characteristics The crimping device is used to crimp close crimp splice protectors A clamping device of the crimping ensures that the splice is held in the crimping device taut but not under tension device Characteristics The crimp splice protector consists of a V shaped aluminum section with a soft coating on of the crimp the inside edges The splice protector is crimped around the splice after splicing using the splice protector RXS crimping device and restores the mechanical strength of the fiber at the splice The crimp splice protector does not increase slice loss and is corrosion resistant Crimping device with standard splice cassette holder Operating Instructions 7 7 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Accessories Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Heat Shrink Oven Characteristics The heat shrink oven is for applying heat shrink splice protectors to splices The adjustable heat shrink oven features Assembly NOTE fully automatic heat shrink process LED indicating operating status adjustable heating time and temperature LED indicating duration of hat shrink process Fix the splice cassette holder complete with the heat shrink oven to the top panel
58. lug adapters with mechani cal locking for For pigtail adapter S46999 M7 S336 D4 plug S46999 M7 S337 SMA plug S46999 M7 S338 ST II plug S46999 M7 S339 SC plug S46999 M7 S340 DIN plug S46999 M7 S341 FC plug S46999 M7 S342 Transport case S46999 M7 V7 For holding all X7 splicers incl power supply unit Connecting cable S46999 M7 S274 For connecting power supply unit and splicer length approx 2m Power supply unit battery S46999 M7 S399 12V 70W charger for all X7 splicers Holding block S46999 M9 S42 For mounting the cleaver in case S46999 M7 V7 Operating Instructions 7 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Accessories Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Accessories Designation Installation bracket Crimping device Spare parts Order number S46999 M7 S276 S46999 M7 S252 Explanation For attaching the holder for the standard splice cassette For crimping splice protectors for individual fib ers Designation Electrodes Protective lens replacement kit Swab holder for electrode cleaning Emery paper Universal plug adapter for SC ST FC plugs Fusion Splicer X77 Accessories Order number S46999 M7 S256 S46999 M7 S418 S46999 M7 S144 S46999 M7 S143 S46999 M7 S350 7 4 Explanation 1 set 2 electrodes Kit consisting of protective lens holder and spe cial tool 1x 10 x
59. ntation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Service data Menu callup Parameter menu gt Options Language Service data menu Parameter Effect Display setting range Operating hours Total number of operating hours Splices Total number of splices Interval for elec trode cleaning Number of splices before reminder is given 50 to 700 to clean electrodes in steps of 10 counter XX Resetting Cleaning electrode counter yes no reset reading to 0 replacement Number of splices before reminder is given 700 to 7000 to replace electrodes in steps of 100 counter XXX Resetting Replace electrode counter yes no reset reading to 0 Fusion Splicer X77 3 12 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Data output Menu callup gt Parameter menu gt Data output menu Parameter Effect Setting range Baud rate Data transfer rate at the RS232 interface 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 baud Print splice mem yes no ory Print splice yes no parameters Operating Instructions 3 13 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Adjusting the Splicing Parameters Using the The default parameters see D
60. o reduce the auto feed Fusion Splicer X77 6 14 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom Constriction Possible cause Dirty electrodes The arc burns irregularly Remedy Clean electrodes Enlargement Fusion current too high Autofeed too small Prefusion time too long Reduce in steps of 0 2 to 0 3 mA Increase in steps of 1 um Standard value 0 25 s change only in exceptional cases Reduce in steps of 0 05 s Prefusion current too high Z gap too wide Autofeed too large Standard value 15 5 mA change only in exceptional cases Reduce in steps of 0 1 mA Reduce Z gap in steps of 0 5 um do not set below 3 um Reduce in steps of 1 um Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 6 15 Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom Not fused through Possible cause Fusion current too low Remedy Increase in steps of 0 2 to 0 3 mA Bubble or inclusion Prefusion time too short Dirty end faces before splicing Bad cleavage Fusion current too high Standard value 0 25 s change only in exceptional ca
61. occurs mainly with fibers with a high core refractive index e g 50 um core diameter The bright line in the center of the fiber is interrupted at the splice The fiber appears thinner in the center of the monitor than at the sides 3 21 Remedy Increase the prefusion time in steps of 0 1 s At the same time reduce the prefusion current in steps of 0 5 mA If this is not sufficient reduce the fusion current in steps of 0 5 mA If you are able to obtain an improve ment by Fuse again increase the fusion time otherwise increase the fusion current Reduce the prefusion current in steps of 0 5 mA Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 3 22 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 4 Splicing Contents Page General eee ea aus r ene e ee E Nahas Era EEE EEE EE e EEEE EEEE EE EEE 4 3 Selecting the Fusion POU AU IN vier Feces ens Maes a eiten a sie abueselbdeveslesysensdubexcaucbuesdivieabesglea disse EEOSE aik 4 3 F sion program IN GS cect E E EE E EEEE este Pattee tate cance EE E 4 3 Selecting the Splicing Sequence cece ccc eee lauec a exeencdeee at axtenim deci nuceneean sdutoeteetndsmed os saeettatay veebansademeate 4 4 Flow chart Selecting the splicing Sequence a
62. ode multimode fibers gt tion single mode multi mode menu Program selection There are 5 sets of parameters available for each program type These can be matched individually in each case for a particular fiber type Parameter Prefusion current Prefusion time Fusion current Effect Temperature of the arc during prefusion Time between ignition of arc and starting total feed Temperature of the arc during main fusion Setting range 10 0 to 20 0 mA 0 0to1 0s 10 0 to 20 0 mA Fusion time Ignition time during main fusion 0 0 to 10 0 s min fusion time Min ignition time during main fusion with SM 0 0 to 4 0 s automatic programs max fusion time Max ignition time during main fusion with SM From min Z gap Autofeed automatic programs Distance between fiber ends before splicing Pushing fiber ends together beyond touching fusion time to 20s 4 0 to 10 0 um 0 0 to 10 um Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 3 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Parameters and Programs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Common parameters menu Fusion Splicer X77 Parameter Tensile test Coating diameter Effect A tensile force of about 2 5 N is applied after the fusion process Changing the insertion position Setting range yes no 250 500 900 um Menu callup
63. of the fusion splicer by means of the two screws 1 Other attachments are available on request for X7 series splicers Fusion Splicer X77 Make sure that the cover 2 is closed Insert the plug 3 in the socket 4 of the splicer 7 8 Operating Instructions Accessories Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Additional For more information such as operating instructions and technical data see the Adjusta information ble Heat Shrink Oven user guide Operating Instructions 7 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Accessories Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 7 10 Operating Instructions Accessories Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 8 Supplement Amendments Operating Instructions 8 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Supplement Amendments Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 8 2 Operating Instructions Supplement Amendments Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating Instructions 8 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Supplement Amendments Artisan Technology Group Quality
64. on the monitor eee 6 3 Fault messages relating to splice memory 6 9 gO 6 Uc seee a E mrrer renrres teeter ener eree 7 3 Fiber cleaver sccecoiccenccncn cadsedassheesbadbaennectasiacosedanse 7 2 Fiber diameter sisissoeci ienesis 1 4 Fiber guides nennnssesessoeeorrnrrrr rnnr rrr rrerreree eee 1 4 Fiber holder s nsennsnnessesosesrrernnnrrnrrrrerrererreene 1 4 Fiber positioning x5 stccectee eee teetteeenecateteetiecertes 1 8 Fiber prerequisites seriicscdedcnicsincbinetcansetaetaxdwnerenwes 1 8 Fiber viewing cseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenees 1 8 Fixed parameter LID eee 3 8 3 18 Fixed parameter Video eeeeee 3 8 3 19 Fully automatic splicing sequence 0068 4 6 PUSS A SUNY cies Sede ta rsa ante E EE 4 16 FUSION CUMENE srair eei a eie 3 17 Fusion program groups ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 3 H Heat shrink oven menu sssssssssssssrseereerrers 3 11 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Heat Shrink OVEN ccecceceeeceeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 7 2 7 8 Inserting fibers fad weorseecsed eke ncetcesta crates eee eaaitntes 2 8 Installation bracket cc ceecsecsecseesseeteeeeeeereees 7 4 Installing battery in the case 0 0 0 0 e 1 7 Installing the splicer in the case 08 1 7 L Language
65. ond electrode in the same way If cleaning is not successful or the electrodes are eroded too badly they must be replaced Use only the electrodes recommended by the manufacturer Fusion Splicer X77 6 24 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 7 Accessories Contents Page Order NUMbersS cise ossnte taipes bc tiouetiye spine ta chateieh Maso dicaciemaley eta aoe busecannios ee eayndaus varias numsiananasensunieatoumoniaarkunanecaumedincemenes 7 2 PS SM a otc tea eee a Su ea sian easels are E E EE EA tne EE EEEE R E 7 2 Spare 2 ds reseni ae ie nme STENT ERE E eon mn Terran an NT N E nor ter MTT tmnt enim tare rte tee 7 4 Expendable materials Splice organization ccccccssssseecececeeeeeseeeccecususeceecessueuceeseessuausceeeeeessansagaass 7 5 721005 gman nae ere E oer eee ee ete E ee een E er ret cree eee ree 7 6 Charging the AM sisecte stg ssc nscse aoe cases gre sud sce eaten ceates e tats eesiaevnsnjeaveaseat Gaeeateeussgeea ee 7 6 Crimping capac cscs apt ose ee cepts pre one gece ee eect en eeee eee yaaetneste oe enseneesareeLooten 7 7 Characteristics of the crimping COVICS occ coetones cesncssereteateenncivelouectuganessentestaanasaeelousetecacaeenteeeeeeneansluntanduesees 7 7 Characteristics of the crimp splice protector iii cseasesisnrisirensanmiicebsaciveninaneinaasnnemiesanimenimaniuannam
66. rator The 1300 nm LID system L D Local Injection and Detection permits precision core to core alignment of the fibers Any core eccentricity is automatically taken into account during loss evaluation via the video system Automatic The LID system optimizes the fusion time for each individual splice automatically Thus fusion time con the best possible splice loss is obtained even under difficult conditions trol Fusion Splicer X77 1 2 Operating Instructions Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Equipment Overview Power supply socket Heat shrink oven socket Splicing unit with LID system Control panel Monitor Connections for addition functions OORA ON Operating Instructions 1 3 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Splicing unit O ORo S 1 Electrode flap 3 2 Electrodes nes ial 3 Fiber guides ee elie 4 Fiber holder r 5 Clamping jaws n 6 LID transmitter S 7 LID receiver 6 5 2 R
67. ses Increase in steps of 0 05 s Clean end faces before fusion Possibly increase cleaning current by 0 2 to 0 3 mA or increase cleaning time by 0 1 s Check cleavage quality before fusion Reduce prefusion and fusion currents Prefusion time current too low Increase prefusion time in steps of 0 1 s Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance 6 16 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom Matchheads Possible cause Electrodes dirty arc burns irregularly Remedy Clean electrodes JC Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Fusion current is far too high Prefusion time is far too long Reduce in steps of 0 5 to 1 0 mA Set standard value 0 20 Prefusion current is far too high Autofeed too small Z gap too wide 6 17 Set standard value 14 5 mA Increase autofeed in steps of 1 um Reduce Z gap in steps of 1 um Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Care and Maintenance The splicer must be cleaned regularly and kept clean at all times Clean the following parts at the end of every working day or more often if required e the LID system e the fiber guides e the electrodes e the fib
68. socket for pigtail adapter 1 6 Connections for additional functions 1 3 1 6 Control panel svccctsarcassaneteencorsssevscustelcsiciitetendonsacs 1 5 Crimping device sssssssssssennerererrerrerrereeee 7 4 7 7 C tting MDF sesser ee e ENNE eee 2 7 Fusion Splicer X77 Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com D4 pUJ Smee ono ee ren nee mer EE eee ee 7 3 Data output Menu seceraceeene teeter sun nesieresvareonees 3 13 Data transmission sicincsschariassewsaatiteeosaceesdcmass 4 18 Default parameters cccceecccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 14 Detecting interfering light 0 0 0 e 4 14 DIN NG sere ceteadnee cose EEN 7 3 Displaying the splice memory on the PUI areira nne EE 4 17 E Electrode flap siexntstvesmivevenncieusdubincehSiSusareusernesiiiedl 1 4 Electrodes cctcsswee net ctihaiclescthandhuebieleeievertoumeassees 1 4 Equipment OVErViCW csscceccecssesseseeeeeseaneeees 1 3 Expendable materials cccccsssssseeeeesseeeesees 7 5 F Fault messages at switch on ceeeeees 6 3 Fault messages during fiber location 6 5 Fault messages during operation 08 6 4 Fault messages during positioning 0 6 5 Fusion Splicer X77 Index Fault messages during printing 0008 6 10 Fault messages during splice analysis 6 8 Fault messages
69. splice values cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 18 Program overvieW oie crcdecsevoreacsevteasedsneuctenetneemeens 3 7 Program selection single mode multimode Fusion Splicer X77 Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com R Removing the splice ecsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 19 Replacing electrodes cccicceciastenerscessntsetersuaeetexs 6 22 Replacing protective lens cccsceeeeeeeee ees 6 18 Replacing cleaning the electrodes 6 21 Resetting parameters ecseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 4 RS 2320 cable casserevesustusssaehuusssanscesesguradeenossaatas 4 18 S SC Plg eee ase eee 7 3 Selecting the fusion program eeeeeeeeees 4 3 Selecting the splicing sequence 00088 4 4 Semi automatic splicing Sequence 0666 4 8 Serial interface oo ce ccec cece eeeeeeeeeeeenees 1 6 4 17 Service data MENU ccensctenerecerncacsvelsciemstueenetrs 3 12 Setting language 52a aceeteceereinedecs ua seen saeaeaseste 3 6 Setting monitor brightness eeeeee 2 11 SMA plug asco saacosseesaeien ese ncastedtonesasaeceesteaqeeens 7 3 Spare paris casos nesncctdorttuncesscavtensinteenaetecsmnsontecavics 7 4 Splice cassette holder ccccsseeeeeeeeseeseeees 7 2 Splice Memory sass acetcenncepael nc tee aacteceates 4 17 Fusion Splicer X77 Index Splice organization sever si van du
70. ssttrcreteentedoemsevecdes 7 5 Splice protection Scernceverrvusanceouliddeiiasncniendddvmeten 4 19 Splicing unit with LID system sseeeeseeseeeeeeenenn 1 3 S FILPIUJ mrte merry ee EE E 7 3 Storage compartments acsceeerisdececsseecedveverniceert 1 7 Stripping coating ssessesseeeeeeeereeeeeeresreern rnr rr reena 2 6 Switching off the splicer ccciccdvverseecccerrtessaveesnectves 5 2 Switching on fusion splicer seeeeeeeeeeeeenerereen 2 4 T Technical data iinet nccaadiicewetoceuwetidannet seewelsicetcedcuns 1 8 Temperature ccccccccsssssseeececeeeeeseeseesseaeaeees 3 15 Tensile force ciiiutenocedscsdvvretdstdisdcootasanienvteonte 4 16 Tensile test oo cccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 1 8 4 16 U Universal plug adapter cecccceceeseesseeeeeeees 7 4 V Video output ssiiatnxeracasnsentinedsrntademnanaeadisiname 1 6 1 8 Visual splice assessment e ce ceeeeee eee eeeeeeees 4 15 Operating Instructions Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com EI sescca eae eg tees pee teense dented 1 8 Work MORDi sce thee asec re antiemee neat see EE 7 2 Working temperature sszcecattcnesscdeeteedscesnseeccstswecs 1 8 Operating Instructions Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 Operating Instructions Index Issue 03 97
71. tareasemnar EAEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEEr EAEEREN EEEE EEEE EEEE teere neee 3 14 Air pressure or altitude sis sicnstdectessnaudadonpeasdaaeseileseesansdetdinaabadnsmctelinsirsasnd aaMamnsteabusisaeiudaseeatada moe EEE EE EEEE 3 14 Temperat e cerere neem EEEE E EEEE E EER EE E E e EEEE OSERE 3 15 Matching to special fiber TY SOS 2 cc sacsscenpaesanenseaccenndarncecsenniaseeaveneacnanndceeanpetnendbsesseunveneabivinnsncontasuanematbens 3 15 Optimizing Parameters for Single Mode Fibers ceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeeeeeeeseesaaaneaaeeaeeaeteeseenseeenees 3 16 Accessones WS UNS ecriisrercsts ninn eie Eea E En AR EEEN Esa EE eha bamaicctduuissdalceslaaiperanusdewcnehanel 3 16 Ge neraltr leS srusen ae E EEE EEE EEE E E EE ERES 3 17 Fusion current and fusion TINIE ccicnpcccte cushiansniticidaisnincantatadnedtansmbatdianbleinnanivadauwobdadiiscddccmenicbaiecanmbaccuanennnes 3 17 Automatic fusion time COntrOh sessista eenas neinean neei anaia Eina AEREE ENEE REENA ATETEA EERE ERA 3 18 Fixed parameter LID cs oaciaspteteeesee vac neste cece cat eade ouaseetpetisecuciuegeateede uns vaeeeete c ences sedeedueeuseeansaemaeatentesne 3 18 Fixed parameter ViIGSG cgisssiccruccceels sosssceeasuakeatneceuencedepoboounucssevausoeds wancceunetepesnautetbetoaca seat beantendatenseotases 3 19 Fibers with high core eccentricity co cnetecte er ccencnscenodeneed anceesuaretenesed xodecies oes seckacsatenaunstawtesnes snes eeecadadenees 3 20 Optimizing Parameters
72. te teeta ete ne hd catered sree nlu sedan acta ten cerdececiuieatdeddiawiedediaadens 6 18 Changing the battery fuse ssa c sstccnstscaxancaancnndnas seceneeaskveanannnsnenndsnnneny aceasbues aansaeeaneduct antntenndbyebademsenvevexeetes 6 19 Cleaning the LID system sss sescaccasicastcntmndenidees aueaneaentecnhieseatendemennencasd egies hdaseadepddmennannnbopasecnaa ages caitenkentes 6 20 Cleaning the fiber UNS Scere epee ee veda eetee a nacte de Suseide ein ee dastiatab ho bewusleiea exe neta veee eas eames bised es yiedaeeces 6 21 Replacing cleaning the electrodes cgteacectcccetcacaatueeeecad aes eebincnteceaetleheasaecadeseveannatemcent ce teeted dea earteemle 6 21 Operating Instructions 6 1 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Basic Procedure Proceed in the following sequence if the fusion splicer malfunctions or if fault messages are displayed NOTE NOTE Fusion Splicer X77 In the case of fault messages which occur once only repeat the action in question For example with the fault message Bad endfaces occurs prepare the fibers again If the same problem occurs repeatedly make absolutely certain that you are handling the fibers and operating the splicer as set out in the Operating Instructions If you are unable to ascertain the cause of the fault or the fault is repeated the following subsec
73. ting Other coating Note that you cannot use the LID system to fuse fibers with a coating diameter gt 250 um diameters Insert these fibers in the fiber holder in the usual way Partly close the LID flaps 3 but not so far as to press the coated fiber into the LID system In this way you can perform a ten sile test NOTE Note that the coating diameter must be set in the parameter menu see Program selec tion single mode multimode menu on Page 3 9 Operating Instructions 2 9 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Preparations Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Pigtails The pigtail adapter S46999 M7 S336 available as an accessory enables the LID system to be used for fusing preconnectorized pigtails to fibers with 250 um coating The following pigtail plugs can be used D4 ST II SC DIN FC plugs 3 5 mm plug 3 5 mm socket Pigtail plug Pigtail socket O A O N gt Clamping jaw Insert the connector 1 of the pigtail adapter into the socket 2 of the fusion splicer Insert the pigtail plug 3 into the pigtail socket 4 of the adapter Prepare the pigtail fiber end in the usual way and insert it in the left hand fiber holder Fusion Splicer X77 2 10 Operating Instructions Preparations Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Close the left hand LID flap only so far
74. tion provides you with the possible causes of numerous problems and the measures you should adopt to remedy them A number of the remedies set out below require the utmost care and should only be performed by qualified personnel in a clean working environment Under no circumstances should you attempt to perform repair work which according to the table may only be carried out at the service center The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage as a result of the following work being performed incorrectly An error message is also indicated by a beep tone 6 2 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fault Messages on the Monitor The following pages contain explanations of the fault messages displayed on the monitor together with notes on remedying the faults The fault messages are arranged in the order of the operations during which they can occur Fault messages at switch on Note that a number of fault messages can have different causes and symptoms and may therefore be listed more than once on the following pages Fault message Self test Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error4 Possible cause RAM faulty Visual storage faulty RAM and vis storage faulty Digitizing faulty Remedy Switch off the splicer and switch it back on again If the fault is repeated the splicer
75. tisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com tensile test ON splice memory AUTOMATIC store splice attenuation 0 01 dB tensile test fusing again fusing again tensile test ON A splice memory MANUAL D analysis of the splice attenuation 0 01 dB LID Video no L program program ela Loe insert fiber in LID tensile test running y fusion current 15 5 mA Z level H H fusion current 15 5 mA test successful y remove fiber y fusion time repeat analysis of the splice tensile test Operating Instructions 4 13 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Splicing Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Positioning Detecting inter fering light Assessing the end face quality Fusion Splicer X77 Splicing The following measurements are performed during the positioning process e Detection of interfering light e Assessment of end face quality Interfering light can cause positioning and measuring errors in the LID programs It is pro duced by interference between the LID transmit signal and signals from external devices e g active OTDR If interfering light is detected Attention interfering light is displayed on the monitor and the current op
76. tructions 1 7 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Technical Data Glass diameter 125 um Coating diameter 250 500 900 um Fully automatic in x y Z axis Mean splice loss for identical standard lt 0 03 dB single mode fibers Tensile test yes Number of splice programs 15 for single mode fibers 10 for multimode fibers 5 for 50 um and 5 for 62 um core diameters LID system 1300 nm Video output CCIR output 75 Q Working temperature 5 C to 45 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C Dimensions LxWxH 173x185x90 65 mm with without attachment battery Weight 1 7 kg Fusion Splicer X77 1 8 Operating Instructions Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 2 Preparations Contents Page Putting the Splicer into Operation ccccccccccsssseesceeccceeeeseeeeecesseueeeeccesseueeeeecesssaesceeecesssaeaseeeeeeeessangageeseess 2 2 AC power COINS CMON bse ice stearate ti e Era e SES yaa NEEE REEE yaa dundee ee S REEERE SEERE 2 3 Switching on the fUsion Splicer eserine iea EEEE EEE EELEE Ee aeS 2 4 Checking the SIS CU OSS ais cece ee ecient ceded lcsadeainc eee accancde pecans ound dnen veeameensee cncauiicesd cas veapedacds ee ceeauncseaer 2 5 Preparing
77. trumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Fusion Splicer X77 5 4 Operating Instructions Ending of Operation Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 6 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Contents Page Basic Procedure Sena eae ne eee ee eee eee nnn eee eee ee ee ee ee ee err ee 6 2 Feel Messages on the WOME ta cea ete tt pcs sya tae sasely a esperar aa saree Suess ays Sete daa aaia 6 3 Fault messages eS WIC ION ositencerccceptccrencion tence seunipaecexendudeeececsnicete suudnesaantandecceectaeussbadacusedieuaenealedenste 6 3 General fault messages during operation ec ecceecceceeececseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaneaaeesaaaaaaeneneeeeeeeeseeaneeeaees 6 4 Fault messages during fiber location ANG positioning iceiscsccecccecesendccsensssaseuid nee saneucened dnttncttertacdonasersersedes 6 5 Fault messages during splice analysis oo scccncciscesess dudaseae cee iaiceuneicedtsbscns vecssbelsagbakenuvidgdeseiaddnnanees sad iaeaventvadeends 6 8 Fault messages relating to the splice Memory ccccceceeceeceecceeeeseeeeeeneeeeeseeeeeeeeseeaeeesaeaaeaaaneeeeeseeetees 6 9 Fa lt messages CUEING Printing s seesccratoncscedeursetunsseeesectaconstued uinna N eaae eai DENEAN tes aS Rias 6 10 EV TNS eam ea cis ee cep mee a E se atte S E daaeectes 6 11 Care and VAIS AN CS ecstatic E crate ene ce eens eae 6 18 Cleaning replacing protective lens 5c tice dete
78. uaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Contents 1 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer 2 Preparations 3 Parameters and Programs 4 Splicing 5 Ending of Operation 6 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance 7 Accessories 8 Supplement Amendments Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Note NOTE Please read these operating instructions carefully to ensure that your splicer functions per fectly to your full expectations Carry out the necessary service and maintenance work on your splicer regularly with the help of this manual You should exercise the greatest care in order to prevent damage If you have any queries whatsoever please contact the service center responsible where there are trained experts who know the equipment best Inexpert and inadequate maintenance can impair the operating characteristics of your fusion splicer The warranty obligations of the manufacturer of the splicer are invalidated in the event of tampering by unauthorized persons For reasons of clarity these Operating Instructions do not provide detailed information for all versions of the product and cannot therefore take account of every possible installa tion operation or maintenance situation If you require further information or if particular problems arise which are not covered in enough detail in the Operating Instructions do not hesitate to contact the RXS Equipm
79. ue 03 97 Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Connections for additional functions Serial interface External video output Fusion Splicer X77 1 2 3 1 Serial interface l 2 External video output 3 Connecting socket for pigtail adapter You can output the splicing parameters or the contents of the splice memory to a printer or a computer via the serial interface You can connect a European standard monitor CCIR 625 lines with an input impedance of 75 Q or higher Use an ordinary coaxial cable with Cinch plug for this 1 6 Operating Instructions Overview of the X77 Fusion Splicer Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installing the Splicer in the Case A transport case is available under order no S46999 M7 V7 This holds the splicer power supply unit battery and base plate on which accessories such as cleaver A8 splice cas sette holder or the crimping tool or heat shrink oven can be secured Installing power supply unit or battery in the case First unscrew the 5 fixing screws 1 from the base plate Then lift off the base plate 6 Fixing screws Power supply unit External battery 12 V 6 5 Ah optional Splicer option with 12V 3 Ah attachment battery Storage compartments Base plate Operating Ins
80. use The prefusion time is too short or the prefusion current too low Prefusion current or prefusion time too high Autofeed too small Fusion current considerably too high Remedy Correct the prefusion parame ters You can use the default values as a Starting point Set the parameters see sec tion 3 Try using the default parameters if necessary Z piezo faulty No AC power supply Power supply unit faulty Service center Connect the power supply unit to the socket Service center Operating Instructions 6 13 Issue 03 97 Fusion Splicer X77 Troubleshooting and Care Maintenance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Symptom Possible cause Remedy The fusion process is The minimum fusion time is usually aborted after 1s too short if automatic fusion time This causes the automatic control is used bad fusion time control to termi splice high splice loss nate fusion before the joint The fiber shows irregu becomes homogeneous larities at the fusion point when displayed on the monitor The splice breaks easily when removed Good results can be achieved with fuse again In most cases you can still rescue unsuccessful splices by fusing again see Fuse again on Page 4 16 To prevent the faults occurring in the first place set the mini mum fusion time to 1 5 s It may help t
81. will only supply correct results if the parame ters are correctly set It can therefore only be used to optimize parameters to a limited extent Therefore if possible always use an external attenuation test set e g OTDR Opti cal Time Domain Reflectometer to check the attenuation results 3 16 Operating Instructions Parameters and Programs Issue 03 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com General rules Fusion current and fusion time The following rules apply for practically all single mode fibers Deviations from these rules are only necessary in the case of very few special fibers for example if bubbles are formed e The standard parameters are always used for Z gap autofeed and prefusion time e Prefusion current and fusion current are always set to the same value If bubbles should form during splicing see Bubble formation on Page 3 21 The remedial measures described there are also suitable for single mode fibers Thus the only parameters remaining to be optimized are the current for prefusion and fusion and the fusion time Fusion current and fusion time have to a certain extent the same effect on the splice result Increasing the current has approximately the same effect as lengthening the time i e the same result can be achieved with different current time combinations Operating Instructions 3 17 Fusion Splicer X77 Issue 03 97 Parameters and

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