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Single Fibre Fusion Splicer
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Faster – Smaller – Lighter – Tougher – Smarter
Features
• Highly durable – designed for tough environments
• Suitable for single fibre splicing
• Cladding alignment with fixed V-groove
• Auto-start tube heater
• Optional fibre clamping methods
• Splice image capture facility
• Software upgrade via Internet
• Includes multi-function worktable
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Applicable fibres SM (ITU-T G.652), MM (ITU-T G.651), DS (ITU-T G.653), NZDS (ITU-T G.655)
Fibre Count Single
Cladding diameter 125µm
Coating diameter 100 to 1000µm
Fibre cleaved length 8mm to 16mm using Sheath Clamp A, B or C/ 10mm using FH-60-250, FH-60-900
Actual average splice loss 0.05dB with SM, 0.02dB with MM, 0.08dB with DS, 0.08dB with NZDS.
Measured by cut-back method relevant to ITU-T standards.
Splice time Typical 11sec. with standard SM fibre.
Return loss 60dB or greater
Splicing modes Total number available equals 100; for pre-set modes and user programmable modes
Splice loss estimate Several types of core deformations as well as core axis offset are taken into account for accurate loss
estimate.
Storage of splice result The last 2000 results to be stored in the internal memory.
Fibre display X/Y, or both X and Y simultaneously
Magnification 300x for single X or Y view, or 187x for X and Y view.
Viewing method By two CMOS cameras for fibre viewing and 4.1inches TFT colour LCD monitor
Image change over The fibre image is turned upside down automatically according to the monitor position.
Operating condition 0-3660m above sea level, 0-95% RH and -10 to 50˚C respectively.
Mechanical proof test 2N (standard)
Tube heater Built-in auto-start tube heater with 10 heating modes and up to 20 for reference
Tube heat time Typical 30sec.with FP-03 protection sleeve.
Applicable protection sleeve length 60mm, 40mm and a series of micro sleeves.
No. of splice/heating with battery 160 cycles with BTR-08.
Power supply Auto voltage selection from 100 to 240Va.c. or 10 to 15Vd.c. with ADC-13. 13.2Vd.c. with BTR-08
Terminals USB1.1 (USB-Mini B) for data and video signal transfer to PC.
Wind protection Max. wind velocity of 15m/s.
Dimensions 136(W) x 161(D) x 143(H) mm
Weight 2.1kg, with ADC-13 AC Adaptor, 2.5kg, with BTR-08 Battery
STANDARD PACKAGE
Description Model No. Q’ty Note
Arc Fusion Splicer FSM-18S 1pc. --
Sheath Clamp CLAMP-S60A 1pc. Installed
Electrodes ELCT2-20A 1 pair Installed
Wind Protector Mirror WPM-08 2pc. Installed, replaceable by use
AC Adaptor/Battery Charger ADC-13 1pc. --
AC Power Cord ACC-xx 1pc. ACC-16 UK Type
Spare Electrodes ELCT2-20A 1 pair -USB Cable USB-01 1pc. --
Quick Reference Guide M-60S/18S-E 1pc. English
ideo Instruction Manual V-18S-E 1pc. CD, English
Warning & Cautions W-60-E 1pc. English
Splicing Report - 1pc. English
J-Plate JP-05 1pc. --
Carrying Case CC-24-18S 1pc. --
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Description Model No. Note
Fibre Holder FH-60-250 For 250µm coating
FH-60-900 For 900µm coating
Sheath Clamp CLAMP-S60A For coating diameter up to 250µm, 8mm to 16mm cleave
For coating diameter of over 250µm, 16mm cleave
CLAMP-S60B For coating diameter up to 1000µm, 8mm to 16mm cleave
CLAMP-S60C For 900µm loose tube fibre
Battery Pack BTR-08 --
Battery Charge Cord DCC-14 Use for connecting BTR-08 and ADC-13
DC Power Cord DCC-12 For ADC-13, cigarette lighter socket type
DCC-13 For ADC-13, alligator clamp type
Magnifier MGS-06 With bracket
Electrodes ELCT2-20A --
Wind Protector Mirror WPM-08 --
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