Fiberfox MINI 4S Users Guide

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Mini 4S

User Manual

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Contents

Introduction

·

Technical specifications

·

Splicer description & Part name

·

How to the replace the fiber folder

·

Cleaning

·

Splice Program

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- 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

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6) System Information

Appendix I

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Appendix II

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Appendix III

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Important

FiberFox highly recommend’s that all users read this manual before operating Mini 4S.
This manual is valid for the following 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 4S FTTx Master from FiberFox. The Mini 4S 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 core 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

4S. 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

User Mode 11 ea

Data Storage (Splicing result)

SM Quick mode 7 Sec.

SM AUTO mode 9 Sec.

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50~60HZ

DC 9~14V

2,000

Max 10,000

Applicable Sleeve

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

Custom : 4*32mm sleeve (For SOC)

Heating Time 8~900sec (Typical: 15sec)

Heater

Applicable

Fiber

Applicable

Cable

Splice Loss

Heater mode

Factory pre-set 4 ea

User Mode 4 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 : 100~3,000 µm

SM : 0.03dB

MM : 0.01dB

DS : 0.05dB

NZDS : 0.05dB

G.657 : 0.03dB

Reliability

Operating

Condition

Storage

Condition

Altitude 0~5,000M

Humidity 0~95%

Temperature -15~60

Wind Speed 15m/s

Humidity 0~95%

Splicer -40~80

Temperature

Battery -20~30

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℃

℃

℃

Splicer description & part name

Power Supply / Battery

Sleeve Heater

ON/OFF Button

Return Button

Monitor

Micro HDMI Port

Connenctor for Charging Battery

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How to replace the fiber holder

1) Unscrew the screws

2) Take out the worn holder

3) Replace it with new one

4) Tighten up the screw

Caution

1) The unscrewd 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

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.

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[Splice Menu]

1) Splice Mode

Factory Pre-Set Mode 11 ea

User Mode

Delete Splice Mode -

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User Edit : 11ea

Customized mode : 1 ea

2) Splice Option

Auto Start

ON : Automatic splicing procedure

OFF : Maunal 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

Delete Heater Mode -

Customized mode : 1 ea

User Edit : 4ea

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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 avaiable 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

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5) Menu Lock

Input password to access the sub-menu

ON : Disable ‘Splice mode’ edit

Splice Mode Lock

OFF : Ensable ‘Splice mode’ edit

ON : Disable ‘Heater mode’ edit

Heater Mode Lock

OFF : Enable ‘Heater mode’ edit

Recordes 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

Unexpecting the malfunction occurred on splicer, it is necessary to make all the param-

eter to be the factory set mode. However, It is highly recommended to execute task after

discussed with a fiberfox technician. Whereas lower 1.34 version is necessary to execute

Reset to adapt new function of program on splicer after upgrading process.

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[Maintenance]

1) Maintenance Menu

▶ Quick Optimize
Quick & Easy overall maintenance
Automatic process ‘Lens focus+motor calibration+fiber training’

▶ Focus Adjust
Find the optimized position for ‘Focus Motor’

▶ Replace Electrodes
Instruction on how to replace electrodes
FiberFox recommendation
It is highly recommended to change the electrodes after every 3,000 splicing
* After finished to use this menu, the current Arc Count would be reset to ‘0’

▶ Endured Arc
Training for new electrodes adjustment
It occurs 30 times arc training for adjusting new electrodes function.
It is recommended to try on completion. Replace Electrodes menu.

▶ Motor Calibration
Automatically calibrates the speed of all six 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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▶ Fiber Training

Automatic Fiber recognition program

▶ Electrode Setting

Electrode Caution

Electrode Warning

Caution alram will be displayed when it reachs the number of
splicing cycle you set

Caution alram will be displayed when it reachs 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 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

ON : Sound on
OFF : Sound off

℃

: Celcisius

℉

: 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 passwerd is required

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

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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

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Español

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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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

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

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]

Fat Fiber stuffing too much

Arc power not adequate Perform [Arc calibration]

Decrease [Overlap] and
perform [Motor clibration]

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

Some arc parameters not
adequate

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

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

the fibers, make sure fiber end

face between V-groove and the

centre 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 suface

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 stillexist, please contact

the sale agent

Unidentified

Type of Fibers

Shock occurred to the splicer
during the splicing process

Execute “Motor Clibration”
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

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 resul tin 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 clibration]

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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

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

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, complitely 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 turn 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 srop 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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