FIBER FOX Mini 22A User Manual

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Mini 22A

User Manual

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Technical Support : [email protected]

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yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34159, Korea

www.fiberfox.co.kr

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Contents

Introduction

Technical specifications

Splicer description & Part name

How to the replace the fiber folder

Cleaning

Splice Program

- Stabilize Electrodes

- Arc Calibration

- Splice Menu

1) Splice Mode

2) Splice Option

3) Heater Mode

4) Data Storage

5) Menu Lock

6) Reset

- Maintenance

- Setting

1) System Setting

2) Language

3) Power Save Option

4) Set Calendar

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5) Password

6) System Information

Notice : Warning and Cautions

Appendix I

Appendix II

Appendix III

Important

FiberFox highly recommend that all users read this manual before operating Mini 22A. This manual is valid for the recent software version.

Cautions

The Battery must be taken out of the splicer, when stored in the Hand carrying case.

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Mini 22A FTTx Master from FiberFox. The Mini 22A with innovative design

and excellent manufacturing technology gives customers assurance of trust.

Exceptional splicing experience and new technology greatly reduces splicing and heating time.

Advanced estimate method and clad alignment technique ensure the accuracy of the splice loss

estimation. Its small size, compact design and reliable protective casing make it suitable for any

operating environment. Dynamic operation interface and automatic splice mode give the custom-

ers great user-friendliness. For more information, please contact your local distributor or visit our

website at www.fiberfox.co.kr

This manual explains the features, specifications, operation, maintenance and warnings about Mini

22A. The primary goal of this manual is to make the user very familiar with the splicer operation.

Technical specifications

Camera High precision dual camera

Display 4.3” wide color reinforced LCD

x150 : X&Y axis dual view

Microscope

Power Supply

Data Capacity

Splice Speed

x300 : X axis single view

x300 : Y axis single view

AC 100~240V

Splicer

Li-ion Battery DC 11.1V

Factory pre-set 11 ea

Splice Mode

Edit Mode 128 ea

Data Storage (Splicing result)

SM Quick mode (SQM) 7 Sec.

SM AUTO mode 9 Sec.

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50~60HZ

DC 9~14V

5,000

Max 10,000

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Applicable Sleeve

Standard : 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 60mm

Custom : 4*32mm sleeve (For SOC)

Heating Time 8~900sec (Typical: 18sec)

Heater

Applicable

Fiber

Applicable

Cable

Splice Loss

Heater mode

Factory pre-set 4 ea

Edit Mode 23 ea

Standard 1 ea(Pre-installed)

Heating block

SOC Customized 1 ea(In Package)

Fiber count : Single core

Fiber Type : SM(ITU-TG.652)/ DS(ITU-TG.653)/ NZDS(ITU-TG.655)/

ITU-TG.657 A,B Type / MM(ITU-TG.651)

Fiber count : Single core fiber in cable

Applicable diameter : 0.25mm / 0.9mm / 2.0mm / 2.4mm / 3.0mm

Applicable buffer Diameter : Cladding diameter : 80~150µm, Coating diameter : 100~1,000 µm

SM : 0.02dB

MM : 0.01dB

DS : 0.05dB

NZDS : 0.05dB

G.657 : 0.02dB

Reliability

Operating

Condition

Storage

Condition

Altitude 0~5,000M

Humidity 0~95%

Temperature

Wind Speed 15m/s

Humidity 0~95%

Splicer

Temperature

Battery

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-10

-20~60

-20~40

~50

℃

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Splicer description & part name

Power Supply / Battery

Sleeve Heater

ON/OFF Button

Return Button

Monitor

Micro HDMI Port

Connector for Charging Battery

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How to replace the fiber holder

1) Loosen the screws

2) Take out the universal holder

3) Replace compatible with holder

4) Tighten the screw

Caution

1) The unscrewed screws remain in the holder

(Do not remove the screws out)

2) Do not screw down the holder too tight

Cleaning

V-Grooves

Lens Mirrors

Check fiber after cleaning

with cotton swab

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Caution

1) Do not disturb

the electrode tips

2) Use only 99% or better

purity alcohol

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Splice Programs

Splice Menu, Maintenance, Stabilize Electrodes, Setting, User Instruction, Arc Calibration

[Stabilize Electrodes]

In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions or after cleaning electrodes, the arc power

sometimes becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. This is especially a concern when the

splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher , it takes time for the arc power to stabilize. In this case,

stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process to normalize the arc power. If many tests are required

to get the “Test ok” message appearing the [Arc calibration], use this function as well.

[Arc Calibration]

Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which

creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure

sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power

at a constant level. However, changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot

be automatically corrected. Also, the center position of arc discharge sometimes shifts to the left or

to the right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted in relation to the arc discharge

center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to eliminate these problems.

Note : Performing [Arc calibration] function changes the arc power “Factor” value. The factor value is

used in the algorithm program for all splicing. The arc power value will not change in the splice modes.

Standard Factor value is changed within 11 ± 2, It shows “Complete” word. otherwise, it shows

“Retry” which means failure arc test, User needs to reload the optic fiber, retry arc calibration test.

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[Splice Menu]

1) Splice Mode

Factory Pre-Set Mode 11 ea

User Mode User Edit : 128 ea

Delete Splice Mode -

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2) Splice Option

Auto Start

ON : Automatic splicing procedure

OFF : Manual Splicing procedure

Pause 1

(Press Motor)

Pause 2

(Align Motor)

ON : Pause after the fiber gap position process

OFF : Proceeding without the pause

ON : Pause after camera focus & Axis alignment process

OFF : Proceeding without the pause

ON : Automatically proceed realignment

Realign After Pause 2

OFF : Proceeding without the pause

Ignore Splicing Error ‘splicing error’ message is not displayed

Fiber Image On Screen Select display structure for each splicing process

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3) Heater Mode

Factory Pre-Set Mode 4 ea

User Mode User Edit : 23 ea

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▶

Preheat Mode

It is performed for reducing heating time and rapid heating task. When it comes to turned

on program, red LED keeps blinking which means it is warming up the heater about 120 to

160℃ itself. After a few minutes, it is available to shrink the sleeve in 15 seconds (Refer to

60mm sleeve which used to perform in 20 seconds)

However, Please be attention, it wastes more the battery power than Normal heating

mode. (Normal Cycle is approximately 400, whereas, it performs 295 cycle)

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4) Data Storage

Display Splice Record Displaying your detailed splice record

Delete Splice Record -

Export Splice Data Downloading saved data (Splice record or Image)

User Information Record the work information into the data save file

ON : Automatic data save

Splice Data Save

* Image data is saved manually *

OFF : Do not save splice record

ON : Automatic data save

Auto Save Image

OFF: Manual data save

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5) Menu Lock

Input password to access the sub-menu

ON : Disable ‘Splice mode’ edit

Splice Mode Lock

OFF : Enable ‘Splice mode’ edit

ON : Disable ‘Heater mode’ edit

Heater Mode Lock

OFF : Enable ‘Heater mode’ edit

Records Delete Lock

Password Lock

ON : Disable ‘Record mode’ edit

OFF : Enable ‘Heater mode’ edit

ON : Disable to change the password

OFF : Enable to change the password

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6) Reset

Unexpected the malfunction occurring on splicer, it is necessary to make reset all the

parameter through the reset mode. However, it is highly recommend to carry out the reset

function after discussed with a technician to reduce second problem.

Lower 1.34 version must try Reset function for applying new function of program on the

fusion splicer after upgrade process.

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[Maintenance]

1) Maintenance Menu

▶ Quick Optimize Quick & Easy overall maintenance Automatic process ‘Focus Adjust > Motor calibration (Press) > fiber training’.

▶ Adjust Position Find the optimized position of optic fiber especially Focus Motor position.

▶ Replace Electrodes Instruction on how to replace electrodes FiberFox recommendation

It is highly recommended to change the electrodes after every 5,000 splicing. *

After finished to use this menu, the current Arc Count is changed to ‘0’

▶ Endured Arc Training for new electrodes adjustment It occurs 30 times arc training for adjusting new electrodes function.

▶ Motor Calibration Automatically calibrates the speed of all four motors

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▶ Diagnostic Test

LED Calibration Measures and adjusts the brightness of LED

Dust Check Dust checking process

Motor Calibration Automatically calibrates the motor speed

Arc Calibration Automatically calibrates the Arc power

▶ LED Calibration Measures and adjusts the brightness of LED

▶ Dust Check Detects dust&contaminant causing improper splicing In order to find out optimized position for splicing, the splicer analyses the fiber images being transmitted by the optical camera & LED inside but dust or contaminant on the camera, lenses, LED may cause inaccurate splicing results. Therefore, the dust check process is recommended to proceed in case of frequent splicing fail or high insertion loss.

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▶ Electrode Setting

Electrode Caution

Electrode Warning

Caution alarm will be displayed when it reach the number of splicing cycle you set

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▶ Motor Drive This checks the operation status of motors. * Method : Chosen one of motor by Tapping in middle of motor name, And move to press up and down arrow keys

▶ Update Software Upgrade to the latest software version.

Procedure

1 Prepare the USB device.

2 Download the latest version software to the USB.

3 Link to the Splicer (Via link cable in the package).

4 Press “O’ Button to proceed with update.

5 Device will be rebooted once it is done.

6 Splice Menu > Reset (Format) > Input Password > Execute Format task

7 Execute the Quick Optimize > Stabilize Electrodes > Arc Calibration

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[Setting]

1) System Setting

Buzzer

Temperature Unit

Automatic Heating

Monitor Position

Dust Check

Password Lock

Pull Test

Calibrate Touch Screen

ON : Sound on OFF : Sound off

℃

: Celsius

℉

: Fahrenheit

ON : Auto start OFF : Manual start

Front : Normal direction display Rear : Opposite direction display

ON : Check the dust density OFF : Skip dust checking process

ON : Password is required to operate the device OFF : No password is required

ON : Automatic pull test processing after splicing OFF : Skip pull test process

Automatic calibrate touch function to occur unstable control of touch screen

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2) Language

Set your own language.

繁体中文 Việt

Language Available

English ةيبرعلا

한글

Русский Italiano

Deutsch Português

Français یسراف

ไทย

There are included over 30 languages option on the fusion splicer. Please request to sales department if your language is not contained.

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Español

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3) Power Save Option

Monitor Shut Down

1) No input during the time you set, the splicer will block the power supply toward LCD

2) System will be switched over to standby mode.

Press the power button to resume (Screen will be back on)

Splicer Shut Down

No input during the time you set, the splicer will be shut down to save the power

Pressing the power button for 2sec, to reboot the splicer

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4) Set Calendar

5) Password

Change your password.

Procedure

1 Input 4-digit old password number

2 Input new 4-digit number for new password

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6) System Information

Machine Serial No. Identification number of the splicer

Software Version Software version being installed

FPGA Field programmable gate array’ version

Total Arc Count Total number of Arc discharges

Current Arc Count Current number of Arc discharge

Last Maintenance Last maintenance date

First Maintenance First manufacturing date

Warranty Period Warranty period

Delivery Date Delivery date

Product OEM Manufacturer name

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Notes: Warning and Cautions

Disconnect the AC/DC power cord from the wall socket(outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults:

• Fumes, bad odor, noise, or over-heating occurs.

• Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet.

• Splicer is damaged or dropped. If this occurs, ask our service center for repair. Leaving the splicer in a damaged state may cause equipment failure, electric shock or fire and may result in personal injury, death or fire.

Use only the AC/DC adapter / battery charger designed for this splicer. Using an improper DC power source may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.

Do not disassemble or modify the splicer, AC/DC adapter or battery. In particular, do not remove or bypass any electrical or mechanical device (e.g. a fuse or safety switch) incorporated into the design and manufacturing of this equipment. Modification could cause damage that may result in personal injury, death, electric shock or fire.

Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors exist. Risk of dangerous fire or explosion could result from the splicer’s electrical arc in such an environment. It may result in personal injury, death, electric shock or fire.

Warnings!

Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is on and power is supplied to the unit. The electrodes generate high voltage and high temperatures that may cause a severe shock or burn. Note Arc discharge stops when wind protector is opened.

Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation. Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if it comes into contact with the eye, skin, or is ingested.

Do not touch the splicer, AC/DC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result in electric shock.

Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty / humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.

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Warnings!

Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high. Possible equipment failure may result.

Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in burn.

The splicer is precision adjusted and aligned. Do not allow the unit to receive a strong shock or impact. Possible equipment failure may result. Use supplied carrying case for transportation and storage. The carrying case protects the splicer from damage, moisture, vibration and shock during storage and transportation.

Do not use any chemical other than pure alcohol (99% or greater) to clean the objective lens, V-groove, mirror, LCD monitor, etc., of the splicer. Otherwise blurring, discoloration, damage or deterioration may result.

The equipment must be repaired or adjusted by a qualified technician or engineer. Incorrect repair may cause fire or electric shock. Should any problems arise, please contact your nearest sales agency.

▶ Symbol means “Pay attention”.

▶ Pay attention to hot surface!

▶ Symbol means “Must do not”.

▶ You must not disassemble!

▶ You must disconnect a plug!

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Appendix I

Splice loss increase : Reason and solution.

Symptom Name Reason Solution

Core Axial

Offset

Core Angle

Core Step

Core Curve

MFD

Mismatch

Combution

Dust on v-groove or fiber clamp chip

Bad fiber end-face quality

Dust on v-groove of fiber clamp chip

Bad fiber end-face quality

Pre-fuse power too low or pre-fuse time too short

Arc power too low Increase [Arc power]

Bad fiber end-face quality Check the cleaver

Dust still present after cleaning fiber of cleaning arc

Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip

Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned

Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip

Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned

Increase [Pre-fuse power] and/or [Pre-fuse time]

Clean fiber throughly or increase [Cleaning arc time]

Bubbles

Separation

Bad fiber end-face quality

Pre-fuse power too low or pre-fuse time too short

Fiber stuffing too small Perform [Motor calibration]

Pre-fuse power too high of pre-fuse time too long

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Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned

Pre-fuse power too low or pre-fuse time too short

Decrease [Pre-fuse power] and/or [Pre-fuse time]

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Fat Fiber stuffing too much

Arc power not adequate Perform [Arc calibration]

Decrease [Overlap] and perform [Motor calibration]

Thin

Line

Note : A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diam-

eters) are spliced. This does not affect splice quality, such as splice loss or tensile strength.

Some arc parameters not adequate

Adjust [Prefuse power], [Pre-fuse time] or [Overlap]

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Appendix II

If error message is shown as below during the process, Please follow the instruction accordingly. If the problem still remains, please contact us.

Error Message Reason Solution

L Fiber Place

Error

R Fiber Place

Error

Propulsion

Motor Overrun

Propulsion

Motor Trouble

Failed to Find

The Fiber End-face

No Arc

Discharge

Motor Overrun

Cannot Find

the Edge of The

Cladding

Press the “Reset” Button. Reload The fiber end-face is placed on the electrode centerline, or beyond it

The fiber is no set correctly at the bottom of the V-groove, which results in that the fiber offsets beyond motor formation range

Motor might be damaged Consult your nearest sales agency

The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V-groove

Arc Discharge does not occur

The fiber is not set correctly at the bottom of the V-groove

the fibers, make sure fiber end

face between V-groove and the

center position of electrodes

Press the “Reset” button and

then re-position the fiber at the

bottom of the V-groove

Press the “Reset” button and

then re-position the fiber correctly

at the bottom of the V-groove

Confirm the electrodes in proper

position; Replace electrodes

Press the “Reset” button and

then re-position the fiber at the

bottom of the V-groove

Press the “Reset” button and

then re-position the fiber at the

bottom of the V-groove

Find Wrong Fiber Edges

Unidentified Type of Fiber

There’s dust on the fiber surface

Shock occurred to the splicer during the splicing process

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Re-prepare the fiber;

Clean the lens and protector mir-

ror and then redo “Dust Check”

Execute “Motor Calibration” If the

[problem still exist, please contact

the sale agent]

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Unidentified

Type of Fibers

Shock occurred to the splicer during the splicing process

Execute “Motor Calibration” If the [problem still exist, please contact the sale agent

Contact of Fiber

End-faces

Focus Motor

Overrun

Fibers

Mismatch

Large Cleave

Angle

Overlap too much Adjust overlap parameter

Motor is not calibrated Calibrate and maintain the motor

The fiber is misplaced

There’s dust of dirt on the fiber surface

The fibers of two sides are different type

Bad fiber end-face

[Cleave Limit] is set too low

Press the “Reset” Button and then reposition the fiber correctly

Prepare the fiber again

Execute the [Dust check] after the lenses and LEDs are cleaned

It may result in large splice loss if you continue to splice, Please use the proper splice mode corresponding to the fibers

check the condition of the fiber cleaver, if the blade is worn, rotate the blade to a new position or change a new one, and then re-prepare the fibers

Increase the [Cleave limit] to an adequate limit(standard:3.0˚c)

Large Core

Focus Error

Angle

[Core angle limit] is set too low

Dust of dirt is on the V-groove or hte clamp chip

Too large axial offset(>0.4um)w Re-prepare the fibers

The motor is not calibrated Execute [Motor calibration]

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Increase the [Core angle limit] to an adequate limit (standard:1.0˚c)

Clean V-groove and clamp chip. Prepare the fibers and re-load them

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There’s dust or dirt on the fiber surface

Prepare the fiber again

Dust Error (fiber core)

Fat Fiber

The lens or LEDs are coated in dust

Cleaning Arc time is too short

It is difficult to identify the fiber core by using the method of core alignment to splice

There’s dust or dirt on the fiber surface

Execute the dust check after

cleaning the lenses and LEDs

Set the cleaning arc time to be

180ms

It is difficult to identify the fiber

core by using MM splice mode to

splice

Prepare the fiber again

Execute the [Dust check] after the

lenses and LEDs are cleaned

Increase the cleave angle limit to Cleave angle limit is too low

a decent value

(standard value: 3.0˚c)

Overlap too much Adjust overlap parameter

Motor is not calibrated Calibrate and maintain the motor

Arc power too low Execute [Arc Calibration]

Thin Fiber

The level of pre-discharge is too high

Decreased pre-discharge of

pre-discharge time

Insufficient overlap Adjust overlap parameter

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Appendix III

[Questions and troubleshooting]

· Power does not turn off when pressing On / Off button.

- Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red.

· Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack

· If the power saving function is not enabled, battery power degrades quicker.

- [System setting] Always enable it to conserve power usage.

· If degradation appears (memory effect). of if the battery pack is stored for an extended period of

time, completely discharge it. After discharge completion, recharge the battery pack.

· The battery pack has reached the end of its service life. Install a new battery pack.

· The battery pack uses chemical reaction. The capacity decreases at low temperature, especially at

lower than 0 degree

Error message appears on monitor please refer to appendix II.

Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss

Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses.

Replace the electrodes.

Please refer to Appendix I.

The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle, arc conditions and fiber cleanliness.

Monitor suddenly turned off

The monitor suddenly turns off after an extended period of splicer inactivity, if the power

saving function is enabled. Press any key to return to the normal state.

Splicer power suddenly turned off without “Low battery’ message.

The monitor will turn off after an extended period of splicer inactivity, if the power saving

function is enabled. Press ant key to return to the normal state.

Identify fibers error in AUTO mode

- AUTO mode is applicable for SM, MM, NZ fiber. Errors may occurs while splicing special

fibers.

· Mismatch between Estimated splice loss and Actual splice loss

· The estimated loss is a calculated loss, so it can be used for reference only.

· The optical components of the splicer may need to be cleaned.

· Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely.

· Continue the heating time. [ 60mm Sleeve – 230 ˚c, 15sec, 40mm Sleeve - 200 ˚c , 17sec ]

· Extend the heating time.

· Method to cancer heating process.

˚c.

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· Press Heat key to stop during heating process. The LED light will go off after pressing.

· Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrinking use a cotton swab or a similar soft

tip object to push and remove the sleeve.

· Forgot password

- Please contact the sale agent or the Technical Support manager.

· No arc power change after [Arc calibration]

- An internal factor is calibrated and adjusted for the specific arc power selected.

The displayed arc power in each splice mode does not change.

· Forgot to lad fibers while execute some specified function that fibers are needed. Return key is

invalid. Open the wind protect shield, load prepared fibers in the splicer, and press “Set” to continue

or press “Reset”

· Upgrading Failure

- When users use the USB to upgrade, the splice may not be able to correctly identify the upgrade

file, you need to re-plug the HDMI cable with USB, and retry the upgrade software.

· Check if the upgrade file name and the format are correct.

· SDXX is for SD card Upgrade file, UpdateXX is for USB Upgrade file. The both zip file must be

extracted when you place on The USB.

· If you cannot solve the problem, please contact the Technical Support Manager.

· Other

- If you need more information, Please refer to the video in user’s CD.

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