EFS-150 Splicer English
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1. User s manual EFS 150 MET emitor Main menu Info Learn Reset Splice Reset button Figure 3 Accessible commands from the fusion splicer menus 10 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 1Setup menu The Setup menu consists of four selections buttons EE CHJ and EJ Figure 4 Setup menu menu Selection of splice program e menu Configuration of oven parameters Each splice program will have its own settings menu Configuration of global parameters button Return to the main menu 11 User s manual EFS 150 lt gt emitor 12 1 1 Prog menu The Prog menu consists all splice programs Browse with the and buttons and confirm the selected program with the button Figure 5 Prog menu button Browse down in the program list button Browse up in the program list button Confirm selection of the currently highlighted program and return to the setup menu button Return to the setup menu See chapter 12 1 5 for further details 12 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 1 2 Oven menu The oven menu consists of three parameters heat heating time and fan time Valid values for these parameters are presented in Table 2 on page 15 Browse down with the button and modify the value with the Mell Press the button to store all changes Figure 6 The oven menu button Browse down in the list of para2. 15 2 Replacimd the electrodes saberes eria qva once ww R a wat RR ba atii Ca da fec a CD a RE o t OK Ga TR E CR HR M IL FRU ra COR E comms 15 3 Cleaning tne TIDeF cleave sss csxxii doni ROCCO RO AUT ACRI aaa ERR RR CR DR RE AUT RC RR RD RR D DR D CN RR 15 4 Rotating the Tiber cleaver DIade ssuuweks eaa onde RR CREE OR E C RR C A e RR E CR Ra C e RO E RR A wr RC RUN RA RC 15 5 Replacing the Cleaver Dlade ios on ROG aei WR OCCUR RO OR OR CV EN RR Ca 15 6 Adjusting the cleaver blade hnelgnb ossia ix iN ERROR RC RCERQUR RO D RR EM ORE RR RR PD RD Rh CR IER RO RC CN DH RR RR E RR ERR Rr 15 7 Cleaning the v groove orf the Tusion Splice siia i rg a eor e RR a RR RW a RD RR E RR RC RR a a E Re 15 3 Nolc u ii i ire nerm nent T6 TIFOUDIeSDOOLIDOiss nesvivEva ia dasas a T SEE elaine a Ewa a albino ssa aa REN RENEVEMEENIFAVwEENKEALITN EDEN REL EV VNDE ME EFMWEPEEKE 1 Introduction The EFS 150 incorporates all the best a fixed v groove splicer can offer NOTE The EFS 150 is a high precision instrument and should always be handled with care 2 Disclaimer Emitor AB reserves the right to modify the product in any way without prior customer notification or any other form of notice In no event shall Emitor AB be liable for any damages of any type incidental indirect consequential or other originating from or relating to this manual or the information contained herein While Emitor AB tries to make the user manual complete and accurate it may co
3. emitor USER S MANUAL EFS 150 User s manual EFS 150 TE ad Table of contents S A NEEOGUCCION mee D M M 4 2 DISCIAINN r p 4 3 ADDreviations dnd ACTON VINS sexus busaa ROGER CER TRTE 5 APD slllo Vale TERT TTD IIT NC UII M 5 5 TOCHMICal Gata M M 6 6 FUSION Splicer components iiniss es tis RR EERRIHRREARRARRERRAEIAMRRERERREREREZKRARERRREKIAERRARRRERRRXR VRORERRRI EAR RERERIERRRREFRVRARREFMRVNARRRETERGRREFANRE RKR REESE 6 Z D4 8 PPP PEE TPE PEPE EERO CETTE COTO TE TT CPT ECT ETO CRETE TERT TUTE ET ECE T ITEC EEE RET EOEE TOP EEE TT PEEP ET CTR T ECT TTC PEE TEPECCRTCC Tree TET TEETER Terr rere ree 7 S BASICS sds sicsensveacisesisesececee AEE AE ER aE a a EAEE a ERA 8 9 Order OF ODeFatioOltssxesxssxakwa E ERER XRRERKAFARERFRRRAWRREREREXVAREERKERERERRKIEUNFREKIKCERERREVEERRKKVIRFRKKRESARRRAYRKWEEEREXREVEKMERFAREERERRKNEEREKEKEREAREREMERKE ER 8 LO CONNECTING the SDIICEr to DOWOFussvesvesuiztuezwEEEFSERERFEWARERREARERERERFEFERRERRENMERERNERRRRRREREFOWRRFIRERVERERRMEEERERRRMRAVVRFUFERRERMEEREREREVERKMVREREENE 8 ZI Starung tHe SBICOR uidens REXCEEEESNEL aC EUM NEEN E EEE ETENEE ETETE ERN TES NUERZ E E NI VES 8 12 FUSION sSDlicer MENUS ui xi ine x VEREOR EIER EROR E REACTOR ALTRE RR ER RE B ELLE RR RODEO DOE 9 12 1 Setup m
4. 12 3 1 User menu The User menu shows four alphanumerical characters to create a label for the splice log This label is attached to every splice in splice log and can be used as a tool to identify splices The menu consists of four buttons Hell ES and Figure 10 The User menu button Modify the highlighted alphanumerical character button Move the cursor to the next position button Store the set label button Return to the Main menu 19 User s manual EFS 150 gt emitor 12 3 2 Stat menu The Stat menu shows statistical information about splices since last reset of the statistical counter The statistical counter is reset in this menu The learn function is used for optimizing splice program parameters for new fiber types The learn function is only available in the user programs Figure 11 The Stat menu e mode Set up parameters and the splicer for a new fiber type e button Reset the statistical counter e button Return to the Info menu 20 User s manual EFS 150 12 3 2 1 Learn mode The learn function is used to manually set up a user program according to a new fiber type Set up a loss measurement equipment Select a new splice program for the new fiber Prog 4 5 are copies of program 1 SMF and prog 6 8 are copies of program 2 MMF N e Prepare and insert the fiber in the splicer Switch to learn mode by pressing EM and Splice the fiber Measure the
5. The splicer does not toggle between oven and splice The splice button will function only as a splice button with no oven function In case the splicer is not in Oven Mode the oven can also be initiated by pressing and from the splicer main menu The splicer displays the text Oven is on as long as the oven is activated but reverts immediately to splice mode and is ready for additional splices even with the oven on Center the protective sleeve over the splice Lower the splice in to the heat oven while pulling gently to keep the fiber stretched Make sure the oven is ready for usage and the text Oven is displayed Push the fuse oven button to start the oven The splicer will start the oven and is immediately ready for the next splice NOTE In some weather conditions one heating cycle may not be sufficient to shrink the sleeve In this case initiate one more cycle by pressing and from the main menu e n case the splicer is not in Oven mode the oven can also be started by pressing and from the main menu Observe that the oven is started directly when is pressed See chapter 12 2 Func menu for details 36 User s manual EFS 150 emitor EE Figure 26 a Schematic picture of a protective sleeve moved into proper position covering the splice b Make sure the splice sleeve is inserted in the oven with a firm downward movement Figure 27 Oven ready for operation Press the splice oven button
6. emitor 15 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 1 5 Selecting splice program The splicer is pre programmed with eight splice programs three factory set programs and five user defined programs The user defined programs can be modified by the user Program 1 SMF is intended for most SMF types program 2 MMF is intended for most MMF types and program 3 G655 is intended for fiber types with doped claddings as e g NZDF DSF or LEAF When selecting a user defined program for the first time use the learn function according to chapter 12 3 2 1 Learn mode e Press followed by to access the program list e Press or to select the desired program e Press to confirm the selection or to return to the main menu without changing settings 16 User s manual EFS 150 12 2 Func menu The Func menu available from the main menu consists of four buttons 0S Gla and EJ Figure 8 The Func menu function Start the oven The EFS 150 will return to splice mode after the action menu Environmental calibration of the splicer when switching between environments function Activate a cleaning arc between the electrodes and reset the electrode cleaning counter button Return to the main menu emitor 17 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 2 1 Calib menu In the Calib menu the splicer can be calibrated to compensate the arc for environmental conditions The calibration is g
7. Table 1 Standard components of the EFS 150 fusion splicer User s manual EFS 150 7 Exterior Figure 1 Features on the EFS 150 Safety shield RS232 connection 10V DC input Power switch Fiber holder support Splice oven button Function key 1 Function key 2 Function key 3 Function key 4 Oven connection emitor User s manual EFS 150 8 Basics NOTE The EFS 150 is a rugged field instrument designed to withstand field environment However to ensure best performance it is important to keep maintenance as described in chapter 16 General maintenance 9 Order of operation Connect the splicer to a power source Turn on the splicer Select proper splice program Prepare the fibers Splice the fibers Analyze the splice Remove the fiber Protect the splice 10 Connecting the splicer to power Connect the power supply or the battery to the power input on the left side of the splicer 11 Starting the splicer Start the splicer by pressing the button on the left side of the splicer away from you emitor User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 Fusion splicer menus The menu system is shown in figure 7 EE menu Setup of splice oven and global parameters function Reset the alignment motors to start position menu Miscellaneous functions as arc cleaning environmental calibration etc menu Version information and IP address Figure 2 The main menu
8. insertion loss If the loss is not acceptable press and go back to step 3 If the loss is acceptable continue 8 Press Ma NOTE No indication is given on the screen when is pressed this is normal 9 Press 10 Repeat from step 6 until 3 accepted splices are done 11 The splicer will automatically return back to normal mode after 3 successful splices and will be ready for use oS emitor Enter the menu by pressing and fi Edit the heat of the splice program by pressing or and when done 21 User s manual EFS 150 lt gt emitor 12 3 3 Count menu The Count menu shows the counters The statistical counter The total counter The cleaning counter and cleaning interval The electrode counter and electrode replacement interval By pressing BEES the electrode counter is reset after successful electrode replacement Figure 12 The Count menu e button Reset the electrode counter e button Return to the Info menu 13 Preparing the fiber Often incorrect handling or preparation causes splice loss It is crucial to keep tools and fiber clean the invested time used in fiber and tool handling is more than compensated for in reduced troubleshooting effort 22 User s manual EFS 150 MET emitor 13 1Protective sleeve e Before preparing the fiber for splicing make sure to put the protective sleeve in place Figure 13 Introduction of the protecting sleeve 23 User s m
9. anual EFS 150 emitor 13 2Stripping the fiber e Hold the stripping tool to the edge of the fiber holder Press the handles together and pull firmly away from the fiber holder to remove the coating Figure 14 Stripping the fiber 24 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 13 3Cleaning the fiber Use a pair of tweezers equipped with cotton buds soaked in alcohol according to picture or a similar tool Press the tweezers together and clean the fiber with by moving the tweezers from the fiber holder towards the end of the fiber Repeat but rotate the tweezers A squeaking sound indicates that the fiber is clean Figure 15 Cleaning the stripped fiber 25 User s manual EFS 150 13 4 Cleaving the fiber Check that the fiber holder is properly in place Move the knife towards you Close the cleaver lid Figure 16 Loading the cleaver Position the fiber holder in the cleaver Insert the fiber holder from above not from the side E emitor 26 User s manual EFS 150 e Move the knife to score the fiber e Lift the lid and remove the fiber holder Caution Make sure not to contaminate the end of the fiber Figure 17 Scoring and cleaving the fiber e Remove the cut off piece and dispose of it safely The fiber is now prepared for splicing emitor 27 User s manual EFS 150 14 Splicing Select the proper splice program See Chapter 12 1 5 Selecting splice p
10. ccording paragraph 15 1 1 Arc cleaning 15 2Cleaning the fiber cleaver e Use a cotton bud soaked in alcohol e Wipe gently along sides of the edge of the knife Figure 28 Cleaning of the cleaver blade 39 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 15 3 Rotating the fiber cleaver blade e Loosen the screw in center of the blade Figure 29 Loosening of the cleaver blade 40 User s manual EFS 150 emitor e Rotate to desired position Figure 30 Rotation of the cleaver blade e Tighten the screw in the center of the blade Note Make sure that the blade does not rotate during tightening 41 User s manual EFS 150 ME 15 4Replacing the cleaver blade e Place the cleaver tilted on a table e Remove the screw in the center of the circular blade Figure 31 Loosening of the cleaver blade 42 User s manual EFS 150 emitor e Use a pair of tweezers to remove the blade Figure 32 Removal of the cleaver blade e Use a pair of tweezers to mount a new blade 43 User s manual EFS 150 emitor e Fix the screw with the blade in pos 1 Figure 33 Fixed blade in position 1 see the digit on the cleaver e Adjust blade height according to paragraph 15 5 if necessary 44 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 15 5Adjusting the cleaver blade height e Put stripped fiber in the cleaver e Close the lid e Slide the blade slowl
11. entio RE t EC OG ace b o a CC Rc Rn RU RC RR n C CRUCE TER A CERE RR CR RC CR C PRO RO C DR CR CE CC RU 11 12 2 F nhc Tenis cceeuv ss RU vuveUMMEE EST uA EREERU FIERE CUM S ERE EN EFNEVN FERME LUN PE IM E CENE A MM DMIE NER KEEFR FR EERINNED E EU NEM REM EENR TELS URINE 17 12 3 TNO MEMU eee P S M 19 13 Preparing tne TIDer see dawsd Suv ERR Ear RE R yy ERRVFEEREE RE KK ER EROR E RENE ERR ERES Ra VERE VK OE RECEN KE MEER KU RR KERN ERE E Pad RN 22 TSL Protective SIGG VO iiic cos sss cvv oi a aan aad bee ad saw DesrE Ev DEENSNRVadVEPDPE DENN ETE 23 13 2 Stripping the MDE bacs OR ACD DE RORGRDR REOR CR RE a Ora eE Aaa 24 133 Cleaning the TIDE icis iaa VexcPUDIS CO NECK EK KM E UREEPR FEX MAE CMPIKNI CEDERE a 25 13 4 Cleaving tne TIBeFusssretitu d d IESBANE ta TESI KEUEE E LR LER RE T UDINE CRX RM KEEN GNEE M 26 14 SPICO Gin xssuRWERRREEFERFRVEREEREREFEAKVRRESFERIEFARRIRERELIFE SUE EFE VERREM NVFATPUD KE XRIRRME TRE E AEE Aaa 28 14 1 Shrink sleeve splice DFOteCU OD saa i ORG RR RC RR RN DRE UAR RR ICA CR RE RR RR CURRERE RR RR Ru RR RR REA RR n 35 15 General maintenalice is iaa Eu V RERINCNOOEIRMRISRRNNRRERGNNRERXEESEILMEPEIMIPI CNSRKPEMRNVREPACAMEIMNKK MM ERREREERRPNREZKSEFE ZFENDKAMREN RPM IPENNUMEGEES 37 15 1 Electrode cleaning sci ob Saca X RQULR ACCR I RO GRO ER CR DR CROP CNRC RD TR DR RR ER XR D RR RE REX RR ERR 38 User s manual EFS 150 emitor
12. lobal and valid for all currents in all splice programs NOTE The splicer calibrates itself every splice during normal operation Therefore it is recommended to use the Calib menu only when switching between large variations in splicing conditions as e g from low altitude to high latitude Automatic compensation Set the splicer to the splice program suitable for the fiber type you are using Prepare a fiber in the fiber holder without cutting it Put the fiber holder in the splicer The fiber should now stretch over the v groove both left and right side Close the splicer and press followed by Press o The splicer will test the fiber and a suggested compensation will be displayed Press to accept or to cancel Manual compensation Modify the compensation value with and and confirm the compensation with the button o Figure 9 The Calib menu o Start automatic environmental compensation button Decrease the compensation by 7 button Increase the compensation by 7 button Store the displayed compensation button Return to the Func menu 18 User s manual EFS 150 aL emitor 12 31nfo menu The Info menu shows software version The menu consists of four buttons I Ezra and menu Edit user information for the splice data storage menu Present splice statistics and enter the learn function menu Display various counters available to the user button Return to the Main menu
13. meters button Modify the value of the highlighted parameter button Store current selection of all oven parameters and return to the setup menu E button Return to the setup menu 13 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 12 1 3 Misc menu The Misc menu consists of five parameters pause estimate pull test oven and language Valid values are presented in Table 2 Oven and miscellaneous parameters Browse down with the button and modify value with the Ml Press the button to store all changes Figure 7 The misc submenu button Browse down in the list of parameters button Modify the value of the highlighted parameter button Store current selection of all misc parameters and return to the setup menu button Return to the setup menu 14 User s manual EFS 150 12 1 4 Oven and miscellaneous parameters List of Oven menu and Misc menu parameters Oven Explanation Allowed values parameters Heat in percentage of maximum 50 60 70 80 90 and 100 Duration of heating sequence 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 and 100s Duration of cooling sequence off no fan 10 20 and 30s Miscellaneou Explanation Allowed values s parameters display of cleave angles Yes Enable estimation Pull test Yes Enable pull test Wesno no Yes Enable oven toggle mode Language selection Available languages depend on software revision Table 2 Oven and miscellaneous parameters
14. ntain mistakes and the user uses it solely at his or her own risk User s manual EFS 150 emitor 3 Abbreviations and acronyms The following abbreviations and acronyms have been used in the text Abbreviation Explanation 0 0 Multi mode fiber SM Single mode Single mode Single mode fiber Relative humidity 4 Application Splicing and protection of most common types of SMF and MMF User s manual EFS 150 emitor 5 Technical data Weight 1 8 kg Power source Dimensions 176x166x100 mm Battery 9 6V DC Alignment Power supply 90 260V AC 9V DC Axial Automatic Operating environment Radial Fixed v groove Temperature 0 C to 45 C Fusion technique Arc fusion Humidity max 95 RH Process Automatic non condensing Typical Loss SMF 0 03dB Storage environment MMF 0 01dB Temperature 20 C to 60 C Splice Programs 2 factory defined Humidity max 98 RH 6 user defined non condensing Display 71x49mm B W Heat oven optional Weight 0 18kg Dimensions 103x54x56mm 6 Fusion splicer components The following components are standard for splicing in the field Item Description Quantity 1 EFS Splicer 2 Heat oven 3 Power suppl 5 7 A Fiber cleaver e d i 1 1 Battery charger 1 1 1 ME NE p 6 Batter LAE T im LB Fiber holders 250 400um primary coating RS232 cable O E
15. o chapter 15 6 Cleaning the v groove of the fusion splicer 32 User s manual EFS 150 E emitor e When ready press the splice button The fibers will be spliced automatically Figure 23 Splice button for initialization of the splicing process 33 emitor User s manual EFS 150 e The splice should look like in fig 29 Program 1 SMF 756 VAM 4 PRET 3284 t RA iy ANAT 5 am b HR mi DEED dia A Sect pz F P Vie kes o eX i n Ne OP oe AA 2 Y pev ES eu OV eme CNET ner ESCUDO Sich Ie Lon fo Nee i PLP ny OP Pas ic PER vere Cert Sae zr eS Qvo e Figure 24 A finished splice 34 User s manual EFS 150 emitor e Open the fiber holders to release the fiber NOTE Do not remove the fiber holder only the fiber from the holder Figure 25 Remove the fiber with open fiber holders e Protect the splice according to chapter 14 1 Shrink sleeve splice protection 35 User s manual EFS 150 14 1Shrink sleeve splice protection The oven snaps into position on the fusion splicer on the front side The splicer has two modes splice mode and oven mode OVEN MODE Recommended when the heat oven is attached The splice button will toggle between oven function and splice function The oven is started after every splice by simply pressing the splice button emitor SPLICE MODE Recommended when no heat oven is attached
16. pply it to the bottom of the oven with a cotton bud See below Figure 36 Lubricating the oven with silicon grease 47 User s manual EFS 150 16 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective measure Splicer does not Power source not connected Connect power source turn on Broken power source Check output voltage from power source 9V Broken fuse Return splicer for switch of fuse Battery too weak Recharge the battery length Incorrectly cleaved fiber Repeat cleaving not start General error Power off on Bad cleave Dirty cleaver blade Clean the blade with alcohol Incorrect height of the cleaver Adjust the blade height blade Rotate blade to new position Cleaver blade worn Too much offset Dirty v groove Clean the v groove of the splicer see chapter 15 6 Dirty fiber holder Clean the fiber holders of the splicer Worn fiber holder Replace the fiber holder s of the splicer work Return the oven for repair ph Table 4 Troubleshooting suggestions emitor 48
17. rogram e Make sure a reset has been performed since last splice Place the fiber holder o Keep the fiber holder at an angle and move it passed its intended resting place o Fold the fiber holder down until it makes contact with support surface o Gently pull the fiber holder back until it snaps in place e Close the clamp to fix the holder e Repeat for the other fiber holder r 3 Figure 18 Insertion of the fiber holder in the fusion splicer e Lower the fiber pressure foot slowly and lock the fibers in position e Close the safety shield emitor 28 User s manual EFS 150 emitor Figure 19 Final preparation before splicing The fiber should now be visible in the monitor 29 User s manual EFS 150 De emitor e Are the fibers clean Figure 20 Clean and dirty fiber If not re do the stripping cleaning and cleaving procedure 30 User s manual EFS 150 dud tle e Are the cleave angles OK Figure 21 Fiber ends properly cleaved and poorly cleaved If not repeat the stripping cleaning and cleaving procedure 31 User s manual EFS 150 o emitor e Are the fibers properly aligned Figure 22 Fibers properly aligned and fibers not properly aligned If not make sure the fiber holders are properly snapped into place and that the fiber pressure foot is down properly If this does not help clean the v groove according t
18. to start the heat oven 37 User s manual EFS 150 emitor 15 General maintenance In the table below maintenance actions are listed Periodicity number of splices number of splices Cleaning electrodes program 2000 15 1 1 1 1 mechanically Rotating cleaver blade 1000 Replacing cleaver blade After using all 12 pos Adjusting cleaver blade height After switching blade Cleaning the v groove of the fiber When needed 15 6 splicer Greasing the oven with silicon When needed grease Table 3 Maintenance actions and recommended interval 15 1 Electrode cleaning To maintain a stable arc that guarantees good results the electrodes must be kept in excellent condition Therefore it is essential that the electrodes are cleaned on a regular bases The electrodes should be cleaned by arc after 20 splices and mechanically after 200 splices 38 User s manual EFS 150 uL emitor 15 1 1 Arc cleaning Remove all fiber from the splicer Press the button sequence and from the main menu to start arc cleaning Repeat arcing 4 5 times or until no sizzling sound can be heard from the electrodes The user will be prompted automatically to repeat arc cleaning after another 20 splices 15 1 2 Brush cleaning e Brush the electrodes gently with a fiberglass brush Brush gently along the electrode toward the tip thus avoiding to damage the tip and the other electrode e Clean the electrode pair a
19. y passed the fiber and observe if any movement of the fiber can be detected When the knife is passing it will cause the fiber to move When the movement is barely noticeable with the naked eye the height is correctly adjusted e If the adjustment is not correct proceed with height adjustment Figure 34 Cleaving blade adjustment o Adjust the blade height by rotating the adjustment screw NOTE The adjustment is very sensitive e Check blade height with fiber in the cleaver e If the position not ok repeat the adjustment until a satisfactory result has been obtained 45 User s manual EFS 150 Lo ccu emitor 15 6Cleaning the v groove of the fusion splicer The function of the high precision surface of the v groove can be influenced by dirt Whenever there is a consistent problem with fiber offset try cleaning the surface as follows To clean the v groove proceed as follows e Cuta plastic cotton bud in two with a hobby knife at a sharp angle e Use the sharp edge of the bud to clean the v groove e Move sharp end of the bud from the outer edge inwards a few times Make sure enough pressure is applied to release possible groove contaminants from both sides of the groove Figure 35 Cleaning the v groove 46 User s manual EFS 150 NET emitor 15 70ven maintenance The oven needs to be cleaned and greased with regular intervals to make removal of the shrink sleeves possible Use silicon grease and a
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