Fujikura FSM-100M, FSM-100P Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

FSM-100 series

Specialty Arc Fusion Splicer

Read this instruction manual carefully

before operating the equipment.

Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings

contained in this manual.

Keep this manual in a safe place.

Contents in this manual may change without prior notice due to improvements in product features and specifications.

13th

FSM-100M/P series.

FSM-100M+/P+ series.

Please grip the handles firmly so the splicer will not be dropped when it is removed from the carrying case. It may cause personal injury and equipment damage.

Z-Unit fixture

Handle

Warning and Caution

《

Removing the splicer from the carrying case, after transportation.》

(1) Open the lid of the carrying case. (2) Detach the Z-unit fixture from both sides of the splicer.

(3) Take the splicer out of the carrying case by holding the left and right handles.

・Before placing the splicer in the carrying case, please turn off the power using

the ON/OFF button. Detach the power supply cord before placing splicer in carrying case.

・If the power is turned off without using the ON/OFF button, the splicer may not

be ready for transportation. Please do not insert the Z-Unit fixture by force as this may cause equipment damage.

・Insert the Cleaning Stick into the Dust Box and clean. Take out the dust and debris

which has stuck to the end of the stick

・Dust can spread to sensitive machine parts during transportation. As a result, the

splicer might not operate smoothly and repairs may be needed.

・Do not detach the belt & Z-Unit fixture.

Case of FSM-100M+/P+

・ Tighten the Fixing Screws when the

indicator is aligned with 「10」on the

scale. Please confirm that the “Lock function” has been activated.

・ The splicer might break down during

transportation if the “Lock function” has not been activated.

Indicator

Fixing Screw

Warning and Caution

《

Placing the splicer in the carrying case, before transportation.》

Caution:

Transport the splicer in the following order. Otherwise, it may cause equipment damage. Moreover, the guarantee may not be applied in this case.

(1) Turn off the power to the splicer.

(2) Remove the electrodes. (3) Insert the Cleaning Stick into the Dust Box and

clean the area. Remove the dust adhering to the Cleaning

Stick.

(4) Replace the electrodes.

(5) Place the splicer in the carrying case. (6) Insert Z-Unit fixture and turn until tightened.

(7) Close the lid of the carrying case.

Warning and Caution

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................2

Warning and Caution .......................................................................................................1

Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................................6

1. Splice Mode Selection .................................................................................................................... 6

2. Convenient Functions .................................................................................................................... 8

3. Fiber Data Learning .................................................................................................................... 10

4. Input Fiber Data .......................................................................................................................... 11

Description of Products ................................................................................................. 12

1. Splicer Components ..................................................................................................................... 12

2. Optional Components ................................................................................................................. 13

3. Description and Function of Splicer .......................................................................................... 15

Basic Operation ............................................................................................................. 17

1. Attaching Power Supply to Splicer ............................................................................................ 17

2. Turning Splicer “ON” ................................................................................................................. 18

3. Cleaning Optical Fiber ................................................................................................................ 21

4. Placing Protection Sleeve over Fiber ......................................................................................... 21

5. Setting the Fiber onto the Fiber Holder .................................................................................... 21

6. Stripping and Cleaving Fiber ..................................................................................................... 22

7. Placing Fiber Holders onto Splicer ............................................................................................ 29

8. Splicing Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 33

9. Display after the finished splice. ................................................................................................. 36

10. Fiber Image ................................................................................................................................ 40

Maintenance of Splicing Quality .................................................................................. 44

1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing .................................................................................... 44

2. Periodic Checking and Cleaning ................................................................................................ 47

Function Introduction ................................................................................................... 49

1. Fiber Type Compare .................................................................................................................... 49

2. Auto Arc Calibration ................................................................................................................... 51

3. IPA Data (FSM-100P/100P+ Only) ............................................................................................ 54

4. Arc Center Compensation ........................................................................................................... 56

5. Auto Time Comp. ......................................................................................................................... 57

6. MFD Mismatch ............................................................................................................................ 58

7. End-View observation system ..................................................................................................... 61

8. Selective Reset Function .............................................................................................................. 62

9. Jump Back to READY ................................................................................................................ 62

10. Theta Alignment by Rotating 1 Fiber Only (FSM-100P+ Only) ........................................... 63

11. Synchronized θL and θR Motor Drive (FSM-100P/100P+ Only) ......................................... 64

12. Splice Before Fiber Shaping ..................................................................................................... 65

13. Help Key ..................................................................................................................................... 66

Arc Calibration .............................................................................................................. 67

1. The necessity of arc calibration .................................................................................................. 67

2. Arc Calibration Mode ................................................................................................................. 69

3. Special Arc Calibration Mode .................................................................................................... 72

Table of Contents

Splice Mode .................................................................................................................... 76

1. Splice Mode Selection ................................................................................................................. 77

2. Splice Option ............................................................................................................................... 78

3. Editing Splice Mode .................................................................................................................... 79

4. ECF ............................................................................................................................................. 106

5. Sweep Function ......................................................................................................................... 107

6. Manual Splicing Operations .................................................................................................... 108

7. Attenuation Splice Mode ........................................................................................................... 114

8. Power Meter Feedback Alignment ........................................................................................... 115

9. Special Function settings for tapering ...................................................................................... 118

10. Manual fiber alignment using End-view observation system (FSM-100P+ only) ............. 123

Heater Mode ................................................................................................................ 128

1. Heater Type ................................................................................................................................ 128

2. Heater Menu (Sleeve Heater) ................................................................................................... 129

3. Heater Menu (Fiber Straightener) ........................................................................................... 131

4. Heater Mode Setting ................................................................................................................. 132

Splice Result Memory .................................................................................................. 135

1. Save Splice Results in Memory ................................................................................................ 135

2. Comments of Splice Results ..................................................................................................... 140

Setting Menu ................................................................................................................ 141

1. Splice Settings ............................................................................................................................ 141

2. Maintenance Settings ................................................................................................................ 145

3. Machine Settings ....................................................................................................................... 146

4. Menu Lock Settings .................................................................................................................. 151

Fiber Data Learning .................................................................................................... 153

1. Fiber Type Compare ................................................................................................................. 153

2. Auto Arc Calibration ................................................................................................................. 153

3. IPA Data (FSM-100P/P+ Only) ................................................................................................ 153

Maintenance Menu ..................................................................................................... 154

1. Arc Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 155

2. Special Arc Calibration ............................................................................................................. 156

3. Stabilize Electrodes ................................................................................................................... 157

4. Replace Electrodes .................................................................................................................... 158

5. V-Groove Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 159

6. Cleaning Electrode (FSM-100M+/P+ Only) ........................................................................... 160

7. Diagnostic Test ........................................................................................................................... 162

8. Dust Check ................................................................................................................................. 163

9. Motor Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 164

10. Motor Drive ............................................................................................................................. 165

11. Initialize .................................................................................................................................... 166

12. Maintenance Info. ................................................................................................................... 167

Personal Computer Communication Function .......................................................... 168

Error Message List ...................................................................................................... 169

Table of Contents

Questions and Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 178

1. Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 178

2. Splicing Operation ..................................................................................................................... 178

3. Arc Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 181

4. Tube-heating Operation ............................................................................................................ 182

5. Supervising ................................................................................................................................. 182

6. Other Functions ......................................................................................................................... 183

Guarantee and Contact Address ................................................................................. 184

1. Guarantee ................................................................................................................................... 184

2. Contact Address ......................................................................................................................... 185

The following alert symbols are used in this instruction manual and machine to indicate warnings and caution for safe use. Understand the meanings of these symbols.

WARNING

There is a possibility of death or serious injury resulting from improper use by ignoring this indication.

CAUTION

There is a possibility of personal injury or physical loss resulting from improper use by ignoring this indication.

Symbol means “Pay attention”

Pay attention to hot surface!

Symbol means “Must not do”

You must not disassemble!

Symbol means “Must do”

You must disconnect a plug!

Follow all safety instructions

Stop using if unit malfunctions

Instruction Manual

Read and understand all safety instructions.

Ask our service centers for repair as soon as possible.

Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine. Store this instruction manual in a safe place.

Images / letters in the screen shown in this manual may differ from the actual image on the monitor on the splicer.

The FSM-100 Series has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers. Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications. Fujikura Ltd. gives careful consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Warning and Caution

WARNINGS

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

 Fumes, bad smell, 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 a proper power source.

 AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or

irregular frequencies. Measure the output AC voltage with a circuit tester before connecting the AC power cord. Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire. Make sure the generator is regularly checked and serviced. When using an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC220～240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the following measures to correct the condition.

(1) Connect a step-down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter

in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220～240V to AC100～120V.

(2) Or, use an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC100V.

Do not disassemble or modify the splicer. 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.

Use the supplied AC power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cord. Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.

The splicer uses a three-prong (core) AC cord that contains an earthed ground safety mechanism. The splicer MUST be Grounded. Use only the supplied three-prong (core) AC power cord. NEVER use a two-prong (core) power cord, extension cable or plug.

Warning and Caution

WARNINGS

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.

Do not use compressed gas or canned air to clean the splicer. They may contain flammable materials that could ignite during the electrical discharge.

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 bum. Note Arc discharge stops when wind protector is opened. Turn the splicer off and disconnect the AC power cord before replacing electrodes.

Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing operation. Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if they come into contact with the eyes, skin, or are ingested.

Don’t touch the splicer, AC power cord, or 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.

Warning and Caution

CAUTIONS

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. These surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in skin burn.

Do not place the splicer in an unstable or unbalanced position. The splicer may shift or lose balance, causing the unit to fall. Possible personal injury or equipment damage may result.

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.

Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes.

 Use only specified electrodes.  Set the new electrodes in the correct position.  Replace the electrodes as a pair.

Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.

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 splicer requires no lubrication. Oil or grease may degrade the splicing performance and damage the splicer.

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 the authorized distributor.

Warning and Caution

RECYCLING and DISPOSAL

In European Union

In accordance with the European Parliament Directive 2002/96/EC, electrical parts and materials that can be re-used and/or recycled have been identified in order that the use of new resources and the amount of waste going for landfill can be minimized.

In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities.

In other countries

[Recycling]

To recycle this product, disassemble it first, sort each part separately by material components and follow your local recycling regulations.

[Disposal]

This product can be disposed of in a similar manner as standard electric products. Follow your local disposal regulations.

Notes

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

The splicer is equipped with a LCD monitor, manufactured in a high qualitycontrolled factory environment. However, some black dots may appear, or red/blue/green dots may remain on the screen. The screen brightness may not appear uniform depending on the viewing angle. Note that these symptoms are not defects, but are the nature of LCD.

Warning and Caution

Fiber Combination

G652SM

Fiber

Both sides

G655NZDS

Fiber

Both sides

EDF special

Either side

LDF

Both sides

Clad Diameter

125µm

400µm

1000µm

Recommended

Splice Mode

AUTO1

BASIC 1

SM 400

SM 1000

Auto Stuff Control

Electrode Gap

1mm

3mm

V Height Shift

0µm

Arc Calibration Method

See Section 2-1

STD

（Standard）

STD

（Standard）

STD

（Standard）

（Special）

Alignment Mode

Core

CLAD

Focus Settings

0.25

Auto

Fiber Type Compare

See Section 3-1

A more accurate splice becomes possible by

using the memory function of the core

profile data specific to each fiber.

OFF

Auto Arc Calibration

See Section 2-2 & 3-2

SM mode

Memorized

mode

OFF

A more accurate calibration can be realized by memorizing the calibration factor obtained by the fiber data learning function.

OFF

Auto Time Comp

See Section 2-6

OFF

Arc Center Compensation

See Section 4

OFF

Axis Offset

Core

CLAD

OFF

Core Bending

OFF

MFD Mismatch

See Section 2-3

OFF

WSI/CSI

OFF

Note

The splicer calibrates the arc power at each splice.

Please change the arc time at the splice mode for a special fiber.

This mode is for Large Diameter Fiber splicing. Please execute SP arc calibration.

Quick Start Guide

1. Splice Mode Selection

A variety of splice modes are already installed in the FSM-100M/P and FSM-100M+/P+. Some typical splice modes are shown below.

1-1. FSM-100M / FSM-100P

SM1000: FSM-100M+/P+ Only

Fiber Combination

PANDA

Both sides

Excluding

PANDA

Both and Either

side

LDF

PMF

PM Fiber

Clad Diameter

125µm

400µm

125µm

Recommended

Splice Mode

PANDA 1

PM AUTO 1

PANDA 4

PANDA8

Auto Stuff Control

Electrode Gap

1mm

3mm

1mm

V Height Shift

0µm

Arc Calibration Method

See Section 2-1

STD

(Standard)

STD

(Standard)

(Special)

Depend on

fiber type

Alignment Mode

Clad

Focus Settings

0.32

Auto

Fiber Type Compare

See Section 3-1

Auto Arc Calibration

See section 2-2

OFF

Auto Time Comp

See Section 2-6

OFF

Arc Center Compensation

See Section 4

OFF

θAlignment

See Section 2-4

PAS

IPA

PANDA

Axis Offset

Clad

Core Bending

OFF

MFD Mismatch

OFF

Note

The PANDA fiber is spliced accurately at the shortest time. If clamping on the coating, alignment time is longer.

All PM fibers can be aligned by using the data of the fiber prepared beforehand, although it is longer. Moreover, it is applied to splice dissimilar fiber types.

This mode is for Large Diameter Fiber splicing. Please execute SP arc calibration.

This mode is for PM Fiber splicing with end-view observation system.

Note FSM-100P+Only

1-2. FSM-100P / 100P+

Quick Start Guide

The splice setting of the FSM-40F/PM series and the FSM-45F/PM series can be converted into the FSM-100 series. Please refer to the Excel file that exists in CD.

Parameter

Arc Calibration

Special Arc Calibration

No Calibration

Arc Calibration

Method

STD(Standard)

If STD is not selected, it

doesn't operate.

SP(Special)

If SP is not selected, it

doesn't operate.

(No Calibration)

No calibration

function

Electrode Gap

1.0mm

Existing value

V Height Shift

0µm

Existing value

Clad Diameter

125µm

Existing value

Arc Center

Compensation

Installed

Not Installed

Calibration

Result

In all modes when STD is selected, the result of the arc calibration is updated to the arc power.

The result of the arc calibration is updated to the arc power in selected mode. However, it is necessary to optimize the arc power according to the fiber.

Other Setting

[Electrode Gap 1.0mm]

[V Height Shift 0µm]

[Clad Diameter 125µm] When the arc calibration is executed, each parameter automatically sets above mentioned. Please execute Special Arc Calibration when needed to execute the calibration in other settings.

[Electrode Gap] [V Height Shift] [Clad Diameter]

The arc calibration is executed without changing each setting of the splice mode that has been selected.

Quick Start Guide

2. Convenient Functions

2-1. Arc Method and Arc Calibration

The relation between the arc method and the arc calibration is shown below.

Quick Start Guide

2-2. Auto Arc Calibration

This function calibrates the arc power at splice. Whenever this function is on, the arc power is automatically corrected. The correction value is used in the next splice.

 See section [Function Introduction][Auto Arc Calibration]

2-3. Estimate WSI/CSI

WSI or CSI can be selected for the method of estimating the MFD mismatch. WSI method is suitable for fiber without depressed cladding like fluorine. CSI method is suitable for fiber with depressed cladding.

※ WSI (Warm Splice Image) ※ CSI (Cold Splice Image)

 See section [Function Introduction][MFD Mismatch]

2-4. IPA Data (FSM-100P/P+ Only)

The splicer aligns theta by using the memorized IPA data of each fiber. PAS is recommended for PANDA fiber alignment. This alignment method is fast and accurate. Please use the IPA mode when the standard alignment is not accurate.

※PAS (Profile Alignment System) ※IPA (Interrelation Profile Alignment)

 See section [IPA Data (FSM-100P/100P+ Only)]

2-5. End-View Observation System (FSM-100M+/P+ Only)

Optical fiber is observed in axial direction by a means of a mirror for fine alignment. Uniquely structured fibers, such as PM, multi-core or non-circular fibers can now be more precisely aligned. However, conventional PAS (Profile Alignment System) is recommended for PANDA fiber splicing for fast and accurate alignment. In the case that certain fibers show poor theta alignment with PAS, use IPA or end-view observation system.

 See section [Function Introduction] [End-View observation syst]

2-6. Auto Time Comp.

(ECF/AUTO Control)

This function is used for G652 SMF splicing. Arc power is optimized according to core concentricity-error. If [ECF] is set to "OFF", this function is not available.

 See section [Function Introduction][Auto Time Comp.]

Quick Start Guide

3. Fiber Data Learning

3-1. Fiber Type Compare

The feature of each fiber core profile can be memorized.

 See section [Function Introduction][Fiber Type Compare]

3-2. Auto Arc Calibration

The arc brightness of each fiber can be memorized as a calibration value.

 See section [Function Introduction][Auto Arc Calibration]

3-3. IPA Data

The feature of IPA of each optical fiber can be memorized.

 See section [Function Introduction][IPA Data (FSM-100P/100P+ Only)]

•When splicing large diameter fibers, enter correct cladding diameter. Software automatically decides the adjusting method based on the numerical value.

•There is a possibility to generate axis offset when a correct numerical value is not input.

•Please use the proper fiber holder to place the large diameter fiber on the

V-groove.

Coating Diameter

Clad Diameter

Cleave Length

Quick Start Guide

4. Input Fiber Data

In the FSM-100 series, the V-groove and clamp are adjusted automatically for a variety of fibers. Each parameter can be changed in the [Fiber Information]. (Left/Right)

Input Data

The input value is displayed in the Sub-monitor.

 See section [Editing Splice Mode]

Name

Model

Qty

Note

FSM-100

M P M+

P+

Splicer Main Body FSM-100M

1pc

●

FSM-100P

●

FSM-100M+

●

FSM-100P+

●

Heater Sleeve Heater

1pc

Either the Sleeve Heater or the Fiber Straightener

▲ ▲ ▲

▲

Fiber Straightener

▲ ▲ ▲

▲

Fiber Holder FH-100-250

1pair

● ● ●

●

FH-100-400

1pair

- ● -

●

FH-100-250-EV

1pair

For End-View Observation System

●

FH-100-400-EV

1pair

- - -

●

AC Adapter

ADC-15

1pc

● ● ●

●

AC Power Cord for AC Adapter

ACC-01~04

1pc

Depend on country

● ● ●

●

Spare Electrodes ELCT2-25

1pair

● ● ●

●

ELCT3-25-LDF

1pair

●

End-view Light Source

EV-LS01

2pc

●

Electrode Cleaner

EC-01

1pc

●

Splicing Report

SR-01-E

1pc

● ● ●

●

Instruction Manual

M-100MP-E

1pc

● ● ●

●

Warnings and Cautions

W-100MP-E

1pc

● ● ●

●

USB Cable

USB-01

1pc

USB(A)-USB(Mini-

0.9m

● ● ●

●

Dust Cleaning Stick

DCS-01

1pc

● ● ●

●

Carrying Case

CC-27

1pc

Key, Z-Unit fixture

● ● ●

●

Rubber Pads

RP-01

1pair

Vibration reduction

●

Description of Products

1. Splicer Components

The components comprising the FSM-100 series are shown in below.

Name

Model

Note

Fiber Holder

FH-100-060

60μm

Applicable Diameter: 55~71μm

FH-100-100

100μm

Applicable Diameter: 94~117μm

FH-100-125

125μm

Applicable Diameter: 118~39μm

FH-100-150

150μm

Applicable Diameter: 140~169μm

FH-100-180

180μm

Applicable Diameter: 170~199μm

FH-100-210

210μm

Applicable Diameter: 200~239μm

FH-100-250

250μm

Applicable Diameter: 240~289μm

FH-100-300

300μm

Applicable Diameter: 290~339μm

FH-100-350

350μm

Applicable Diameter： 340~389μm

FH-100-400

400μm

Applicable Diameter: 390~489μm

FH-100-500

500μm

Applicable Diameter: 490~589μm

FH-100-600

600μm

Applicable Diameter: 590~689μm

FH-100-700

700μm

Applicable Diameter: 690~789μm

FH-100-800

800μm

Applicable Diameter: 790~889μm

FH-100-900

900μm

Applicable Diameter: 890~1000μm

FH-100-****

****um

Applicable Diameter: 1000~2000μm

FH-40-LT900

900μm

Loose Tube

Fiber holder placement for fibers with cladding larger than 250µm

• Please change the direction of the fiber holder as shown below when the size of

the fiber cladding is larger than 250µm. Better alignment and splicing performance will be achieved for such large diameter fibers (LDF) when there is a longer distance between the fiber holder clamps and the splicer’s alignment V-grooves.

•Fiber holder position can be reversed on FSM-100M/P. Use this function to allow

fiber holder to be placed as far as possible from v-groove so that the fiber ends are aligned accurately.

Set the fiber holder in reverse direction

2. Optional Components

Fiber Holder

Description of Products

Fiber

Protection

Sleeves

•Micro Sleeve FPS01-400-40 FPS01-400-34 FPS01-400-25 FPS01-400-20 FPS01-400-15 FPS01-400-12 FPS01-900-45 FPS01-900-34 FPS01-900-25 FPS01-900-20 FPS01-900-15

FPS01-AAA-BB

AAA: Coating diameter of the fiber. BB: Length of the Sleeve

Standard Sleeve

FP-03 FP-03 (L=40)

FH-100-XXX-EV fiber holder

FH-100-XXX fiber holder

Description of Products

End View Holder

Use FH-100-XXX-EV for “end-view observation”. This fiber holder has a mirrored part so that LED light is bounced through to the fiber for “end-view observation”.

The FH-100-XXX-EV fiber holder has a mirrored part so that the LED light transmits through. There are a variety of FH-100-XXX-EV fiber holders to accommodate 60 to 2000 um coating diameter fibers.

Fiber Protection Sleeves

Monitor

USB Terminal

DC Inlet

Peripherals port

Wind Protector Release Lever

Wind Protector

Fiber Holder

Fiber Clamp

V-groove

Objective Lens

Electrode Cover

Fiber Holder

V-groove

Objective Lens

Heater

Heater Clamp

Electrode

Membrane Switch

-unit (Only P)

Membrane Switch

3. Description and Function of Splicer

Description of Products

ARC Key

X/Y Key

SET Key

RESET Key

HEAT Key

ON/OFF Key

HELP Key

MENU Key

ESCAPE Key

ENTER Key

UP/DOWN Key

LEFT/RIGHT Key

Heater

GPIB Terminal

Z-Unit fixture hole

Handle

Fiber hold lever

Description of Products

•During extended operation using the AC adapter, the surface of the AC

adapter will become warm. This is normal and will not result in any loss of performance.

•Make sure the power source is 100 → 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. When

connecting to an AC generator, always check the output voltage of the generator with a circuit tester before connecting the AC power cord.

•Make sure the AC power cord is free from damage, etc.

USB

Terminal

Peripherals Port

DC Inlet

Basic Operation

1. Attaching Power Supply to Splicer

Only the ADC-15 is acceptable for the power supply of the FSM-100 Series.

(1) Confirm voltage before operation.

(2) Connect the AC adapter.

Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter to the DC inlet of the splicer.

(3) Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter inlet. Make sure the plug is fully seated and in the correct position.

(4) Connecting the AC power cord to the AC power source.

Plug the AC power cord into the wall socket (outlet). Make sure the plug is fully seated and in the correct position.

Main Monitor

Sub Monitor

Main Monitor

Sub Monitor

Version No, Serial No Displayed.

Main Monitor

Sub Monitor

The check item is displayed before splice. Maintenance before splice is recommended.

Basic Operation

2. Turning Splicer “ON”

Pressing ON/OFF turns on the power to the splicer and the following image is displayed on the monitor.

All of the motors go to their home position and are reset.

The startup sequence of screens is [Fiber Set Diagram] and [READY].

Additional Date Area

Fiber Set Diagram

Main Monitor (Left)

Currently selected splice mode and heater mode.

Splice Mode

Currently selected splice mode.

Heater Mode

Currently selected heater mode.

Calendar (Additional Date Area)

Present date and time is displayed.

※ About Additional Date Area

Item to be displayed on READY screen is selectable.

Basic Operation

→ See section ［Setting Menu］［Maintenance Settings］

Cleave Limit

The threshold of the cleave angle limit is displayed.

Proof Test

Proof test status [ON or OFF] is displayed.

Arc Count

Arc count is displayed.

•If [Dust Check] or [Arc Calibration] is needed at once after turning on the power supply, see section [Machine Settings].

B C D

Basic Operation

Sub Monitor (Right)

Each setting of the selected ［Splice Mode］ is displayed. ［Electrode Gap］, ［V Height Shift］, ［Cleave Length］, ［Coating Diameter］, ［Clad Diameter］, ［Fiber Holder］These setting are displayed.

[Electrode Gap]、[V Height Shift]・・・A

The setting of [Electrode Gap] and [V Height

Shift] is displayed.

When the setting of [V Height Shift] is not

displayed, [V Height Shift] is 0 um.

[Cleave Length]、[Coating Diameter]、 [Clad Diameter]・・・B

The setting of [Cleave Length] and [Coating Diameter] and [Clad Diameter] is displayed.

[Use holder]・・・C

The setting of [Fiber Holder] is displayed. When setting is changed by [Edit

Splice Mode], the display on the monitor is changed. Confirm the setting by the display before splice.

When setting is changed by [Edit Splice Mode], the display on the monitor is changed.

Confirm the setting by the display before splice.・・・D

Fiber Protection Sleeve

Pass Fiber

Fiber

•Close the lid of the fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer to figure below).

•Select a suitable fiber holder based on the fiber coating diameter.

Fiber length 25 from 35 mm. No curving at the fiber.

Example of curved fiber (09NY).

Basic Operation

3. Cleaning Optical Fiber

Clean optical fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber-coating surface can enter inside the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase.

4. Placing Protection Sleeve over Fiber

Place the protection sleeve over the fiber.

5. Setting the Fiber onto the Fiber Holder

Set the fiber onto the fiber holder with 25 to 35 mm protruding from the end of the fiber holder and then close the fiber holder lid.

• See the JS-02-900 instruction manual for more details.

JS Spacer

Basic Operation

6. Stripping and Cleaving Fiber

6-1. Stripping

Using Jacket Stripper JS-02-900

The 900μm-coated fiber is stripped with the JS-02-900.

(1) Attachment of the JS spacer.

Attach the JS spacer for 3～5mm cleave length.

Rotate stripper upright on base and then fix the spacer with the two screws. Do not attach the spacer with an inclination.

(2) Fiber stripping.

Slide the holder base inwards so that it touches the fiber base, then place the fiber holder (with the fiber) into the holder base. After verifying that the fiber position is in the center of the blade, close the holder clamp.

Pull the holder base slowly to strip the fiber coating.

Hold this point firmly during the heating and sliding. Slide the fiber holder base and clamp gently.

• Be sure to attach the washers for the two screws at the end of

the rods.

•An AC adapter is needed to use the HJS-02.

• See the HJS-02 instruction manual for more details.

HJS Spacer

Unscrew a screw.

Basic Operation

Using Hot Jacket Stripper HJS-02

The 250μm and 400μm coated fiber is stripped with the HJS-02. .

(1) Attachment of the HJS spacer.

Attach the HJS spacer for 3→5mm cleave length.

(2) To attach the HJS spacer, remove

the fiber holder base by loosening two screws.

(3) Attach the HJS spacer to the fiber

holder base by two long screws as below.

(4) Attach the fiber holder base to the HJS-02 by two screws as below.

(5) Fiber Stripping.

Set the fiber holder onto a hot jacket stripper. Then, strip the coating.

•After this operation, handle the fiber with care so as not to damage or

contaminate the bare glass.

•Use a high quality alcohol, greater than 99% pure.

Basic Operation

6-2. Cleaning Optical Fiber

Clean the bare part of the fiber with alcohol-moistened gauze or lint-free tissue.

• See the CT-30 instruction manual for more details.

6-3. Fiber Cleaving

(Use of the CT-30)

(1) To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper.

(2) Push the slide button until it locks. Set the stripped optical fiber on the

cleaver.

(3) Press down on the cutting lever. (4) Release the pressure on the cutting lever. A spring will return it to its

open position. The scrap collector rollers drive the fiber scrap into the fiber scrap container box automatically when the cutting lever is raised.

(5) When storing the cleaver, press the cutting lever down until the stopper

can slide into place to lock the anvil lever.

Basic Operation

How to use CT-100 cleaver with FSM-100M/P series.

• If 250um or larger cladding diameter fiber is used, reverse fiber holder as

show below.

• Set fiber holder at “18mm” in the cleaver for 9mm cleave length splicing, which is the standard cleave length for FSM-100M/P.

Check if the fiber holder is pushed forward by the holder stopper

Fiber Holder Stopper

Basic Operation

6-4. Fiber Cleaving

(How to use CT-100 Cleaver)

(1) Confirm the power is supplied and push the right lever forward. The clamp

unit will move to home position.

*Clamp will not move if it is already at the home position. *Even if the power is supplied after pushing the right lever, clamp unit will move to the home

position.

(2) Push the left lever forward and set the prepared optical fiber with the fiber

holder

LED

Status of the cleaving

Cleaving

OFF

Error, Power off

Blinking three times

Finished

Holder Clamp

Fiber Clamp

Cleave switch & LED

Basic Operation

(3) Pull back the left lever to firmly clamp the optical fiber with the holder clamp.

If the fiber is thin and does not require much tension for cleaving, this action can be skipped.

(4) Pull back the right lever to clamp optical fiber with the fiber clamp.

(5) Press the “Cleave Button” to perform cleaving.

LED in the cleave button shows the status of the cleaving as shown in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1. LED in the cleave button

(6) Tilt the left lever back to take the fiber holder off the cleaver. (7) Tilt the right lever and take the fiber scrap out of the claver. The clamp unit

automatically comes back to home position.

• See CT-100 instruction manual for detail.

In case of cleaving an optical fiber which has a stress applying region, such as a

PANDA fiber. There is a possibility of a cleave failure as show below after cleaving the optical fiber which has a stress applying region, such as a PANDA fiber. Please lower the tension slightly and cleave the optical fiber again.

e.g.) PANDA Fiber cladding diameter: 125um

Tension：240gf→150gf

If the optical fiber is cleaved correctly, the end face is shown like below.

※There is a possibility of not cleaving an optical fiber instantly, when a cleaving

blade is in touch with the optical fiber. Adjust tension accordingly and check cleave quality.

Tension：240gf

Tension：150gf

Basic Operation

e.g.) PANDA Fiber cladding diameter: 125um

Confirm the splice setting by the display.

Guide Pin

Fiber Holder

Holder Base

Fiber Clamp

Case of FSM-100M/P

Set the fiber holder in reverse direction

Basic Operation

7. Placing Fiber Holders onto Splicer

7-1. How to load fiber holder to FSM-100M/P

(1) Open the wind protector. (2) Lift up the left and right fiber clamps. Lower the fiber holder with guide holes

onto the base guide pins and position the fiber holder onto the fiber holder base.

Fiber holder placement for fibers with cladding diameter larger than 250µm:

Please reverse the direction of the fiber holder in the splicer as shown below when the fiber cladding is larger than 250um. Better alignment and splicing performance will be achieved for such large diameter fibers (LDF) when there is a longer distance between the fiber holder clamps and the splicer’s alignment V-grooves.

(3) Set the optical fiber on both sides in the same manner. (4) The fiber clamp is lowered at the same time the wind protector is closed.

• Observe fiber position in the V-groove. The fiber should rest in the bottom of the V-groove. Reload the fiber holder if it does not rest property.

• Care should be taken to prevent damage or contamination of the fiber end-face. Fiber end-face contact on any item including the V-groove bottom may result in poor quality splices.

• The fiber end-face should rest between the V-groove tip and electrode centerline. It is not necessary that the fiber end-face be exactly at the midpoint.

Fiber hold lever

Basic Operation

(5) Use "Fiber hold lever", when you make splice which θ unit drives. It

prevents the fiber from snagging and cutting.

Move Z-slide unit back as much as possible when LDF is spliced.

Open/Close LED unit lid

How to load LDF to FSM-100M+ /P+

•When the cladding diameter of the fiberis over 250um, adjust z-slide holder. Allow as much distance as possible between fiber holder and v-groove. This is to reduce fiber angle at splice point, which may increase splice loss.

• Z-Slide is fixed to the position [10] of the scale with the screw when shipping. This “Locking function” is used for transportation. When you move the Z-slide unit the first time after the splicer is delivered, you need to loosen the fixing screw enough and release the “Locking function”.

7-2. How to load fiber holder to FSM-100M+/P+

(1) Open the wind protector. (2) Open the LED unit lid.

(3) Loosen the fixing screw of Z-slide unit and move them back when LDF is

loaded.

Basic Operation

Case of FSM-100M+/P+

Guide Pin

Fiber Holder

Holder Stage

Scale Plate

Fixing Screw

LED Unit

Fixing Screw

Holder Stage

Indicator

Fiber hold lever

Basic Operation

(4) Set fiber holder using guide pins as shown below.

(5) Follow the same to set the other fiber. (6) Close the LED unit lid. (7) Fiber clamps move over the fiber automatically by closing the wind

protector.

(8) Use "Fiber hold lever", when you make splice which θ unit drives. It prevents

the fiber from snagging and cutting.

Chip

Lip

Incline

Core Axis Offset

Clad Axis Offset

Fiber Angle

Cleave Angle

Confirm the cleave angle and

Basic Operation

8. Splicing Procedure

To assure a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the FSM-100M/P/M+/P+. However, there are some cases when the image processing systems cannot detect small particles and defects. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing evaluation.

Procedure below describes standard operating procedure.

(1) Press SET, the fibers loaded in the splicer move forward toward each other.

The fiber forward motion stops at a certain position shortly after the cleaning arc is performed. Next, the cleave angle and end-face quality are checked. If the measured cleave angle is greater than its set threshold, the buzzer will sound and an error message warns the operator. The splicing procedure pauses. If no error message is displayed, the below stated end-face conditions are used for visual inspection. If defects are observed, remove the fiber from the splicer and repeat fiber preparation. These visual defects may cause a faulty space.

(2) After fiber inspection, the fibers are aligned core-to-core or cladding-to-

cladding depending on the splice mode. Cladding axis offset and core axis offset measurements can be displayed.

・The pause after cleave angle check and fiber alignment can be disabled. ・The cleave angle threshold can be changed. See [Checking or Editing

Splice Mode] for details.

・The cleave angle error message can be ignored by pressing the SET key

to go on to the next step. To disable the cleave angle error; see [Configurations] for details.

Both main monitor and sub monitor display the image of the arc discharge.

Confirm there is no burning dust.

If a set value of the Arc Power is too low, the arc discharge may be abnormal. In this case, the following action is recommended.

• Increase the value of the Arc Power. Moreover, adjust the V height Shift, and keep away the fiber from the arc discharge.

•In the sequence of arc discharge, for example, Prefuse and Main Arc, set the higher value of the Prefuse Arc power for the stable arc discharge during the Main Arc.

When the value of the Arc Power is too low even if the above-mentioned action is done, the arc discharge may be abnormal.

Basic Operation

(3) After completion of fiber alignment, the arc discharge is performed to splice the

fibers. During arc discharge, observe the fiber image on the monitor screen. If some part of the image exhibits an extremely bright glow (hot spot), which is created by burning contaminants located on the surface or end-face of the glass, there is a possibility that the fiber core will be deformed. Although deformation can be detected by the loss estimation function, a re-splice is recommended.

•The splice point sometimes looks a bit fatter than other parts. This is

considered a normal splice and does not affect splice loss.

•To change the threshold for estimated splice loss or cleave angle, see

the [Checking or Editing Splice Mode] for details.

•To change the “Loss Est.” or “Angle Offset” and to change the

threshold of loss error, Angle Offset error, or core angle error, see the [Checking or Editing Splice Mode].

•Error messages, such as “High estimated splice loss”, “Splice angle”,

“Fat”, “Thin” and “Bubble” can be ignored. This function can be set to “disabled”. See the [Splice Setting] for details.

Splice loss may be improved in some cases by additional arc discharges. Press ARC key for an additional arc discharge (re-arc). Splice loss estimate and splice check are performed again.

Basic Operation

(4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is

affected by certain factors stated on the next page. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss. The calculation is based on certain fiber dimensional parameters, such as MFD. If either the measured cleave angle or the estimated splice loss exceeds its set threshold, an error message is displayed. If the spliced fiber is detected as abnormal, such as “Fat”, “Thin” or “Bubble”, an error message is displayed. If no error message is displayed but the splice image looks poor by visual inspection, it is strongly recommended to repeat the splice from the beginning.

Main Monitor (L)

Sub Monitor (R)

PAS (X)

Estimate Loss Data

PAS (Y)

Splice Error

Main Monitor

(L)

Sub Monitor

(R)

WSI (X)

Arc Information

WSI (Y)

Axis Offset Data

Main Monitor

(L)

Sub Monitor

(R)

PAS (X)

PAS (Y)

X/Y

Basic Operation

9. Display after the finished splice.

The default display setting is the following. The display can be switched with X/Y button.

Main Monitor

(L)

Sub Monitor

(R)

WSI (X)

WSI (Y)

Main Monitor

(L)

Sub Monitor

(R)

PAUSE Image

(X)

PAUSE Image

(Y)

•The display setting is programmable. See section [Editing Splice Mode].

X/Y

Basic Operation

Open the lid of the fiber holder.

Take out the fiber from the splicer.

Push the SET button. The instruction animation is started for the next splice.

The wind protector is opened after the splice.

In the case of the splice with theta alignment, the instruction animation is started after the wind protector is opened and SET button is pushed.

Basic Operation

When the wind protector is opened after the splice, the instruction animation is automatically displayed. Take out the fiber from the splicer as shown in the instruction.

A current splice setting is displayed in the sub monitor. The MENU key can change the splice setting.

Place the fiber on both sides.

Close the wind protector.

Push SET key. The splice is started automatically.

The instruction animation is displayed for the next splice.

Basic Operation

10. Fiber Image

Zoom in and out of the fiber image

The magnification of the PAS and WSI fiber image can be changed by the UP DOWN key.

The fiber image at the gap set

Check the contamination and cleave shape, etc.

Image of spliced fiber

Check the image after fiber is spliced.

WSI image

Check the burning dust during arc discharge.

Edit display of mode title.

Edit display of password.

Basic Operation

How to enter Mode title / Comments / Password

Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password.

(1) Move the cursor by pressing , and press ENT key to input the

selected character. Move the cursor to ⇐ and press ENT key to highlight the character, and then enter the proper character over it.

(2) Move cursor to [ENTER] and press ENT key on completion of entering

characters. In the case of Password input, the next screen image is displayed if the correct password was entered. If the password is incorrect, the previous screen image is displayed.

At the time of shipment from factory, the password is set at “0”.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Core axial offset

Dust on V-groove or fiber clamp chip

Clean V-groove and fiber clamp chip.

Core angle

Dust on V-groove or fiber clamp chip

Clean V-groove and fiber clamp chip.

Bad fiber end-face quality

Check if fiber cleaver is functioning properly.

Core step

Dust on V-groove or fiber clamp chip

Clean V-groove and fiber clamp chip.

Core curve

Bad fiber end-face quality

Check if fiber cleaver is functioning properly.

Prefuse power too low or prefuse time too short

Increase [Prefuse Power] and/or [Prefuse Time].

MFD Mismatch

Arc power too low

Increase [Arc Power] and/or [Arc Time].

Basic Operation

Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Combustion

Bad fiber end-face quality

Check the cleaver

Dust still present after cleaning fiber or cleaning arc

Clean fiber thoroughly or increase [Cleaning Arc Time]

Bubbles

Bad fiber end-face quality

Check if fiber cleaver is functioning properly

Prefuse power too low or prefuse time too short

Increase [Prefuse Power] and/or [Prefuse Time]

Separation

Fiber stuffing too small

Perform [Motor Calibration]

Prefuse power too high or prefuse time too long

Decrease [Prefuse Power] and/or [Prefuse Time]

Fat

Fiber stuffing too high

Decrease [Overlap] and perform [Motor Calibration]

Thin

Arc power not adequate

Perform [ArcCalibration]

Some arc parameters not adequate

Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or [Overlap]

Line

Some arc parameters not adequate

Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or [Overlap]

•A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diameters), are spliced. This does not affect splice quality, such as splice loss or tensile strength.

Basic Operation

• Be careful not to contact the electrode tips.

•Do not use excessive force when cleaning the V-groove.

The V-groove arm may get damaged.

V-groove Va side

V-groove Vb side

Maintenance of Splicing Quality

1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing

Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below.

1-1. Cleaning V-grooves

If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

(1) Press MENU select [V-Groove Cleaning] from [Maintenance Menu]. (2) Open the wind protector, move the V-groove by the UP DOWN. (3) Clean the bottom of the V-groove with an alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab.

Remove excess alcohol from the V-groove with a clean dry swab.

Fiber Clamp Chip

Cotton Swab

Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips

Clean this area with Cotton Swab.

The wind protector is opened while pulling the wind protector release lever on the wind protector hinge side forward.

WPM-08 Wind Protector mirrors

Maintenance of Splicing Quality

1-2. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips

If contaminants are present on the clamp chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation. To clean the clamp chips do the following.

(1) Open the wind protector. (2) Clean the surface of the chip clamp with an alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab.

Remove excess alcohol from the chip clamp with a clean dry swab.

1-3. Cleaning Wind Protector Mirrors

If the wind protector mirrors become dirty, the fiber core position may be incorrect due to decreased optical path clarity, resulting in higher splice loss.

Clean the wind protector mirror installed in the wind protector. Remove the stopper.

Cotton Swab

Wind Protector Mirror

Cleaning Wind Protector Mirrors

Blade Cover

Fiber Clamp

Blade

CT-30 Series

CT-100

Fiber Clamp

V-groove clamp

Blade

Maintenance of Splicing Quality

(1) Clean the mirror surface with an alcohol- moistened thin cotton swab.

Remove excess alcohol from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab.

(2) Mirror should appear clean with no

streaks or smudges.

(3) Turn on the power and make sure no

smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen. Press X/Y key to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens. Perform dust check.

In addition, [Dust Check] test is recommended.

1-4. Cleaning Fiber Cleaver

If the circular blade or clamp pads of the fiber cleaver become contaminated the cleaving quality could degrade. This may lead to fiber surface or end-face contamination, resulting in higher splice loss.

Clean the circular blade or clamp pads with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Clean the circular blade, clamp and V-grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. * Move cotton swabs along the white arrows shown in the picture below.

1-5. Arc Calibration

Arc Calibration is recommended before splice. See section ［Arc Calibration］.

•Fujikura recommends cleaning the objective lens when replacing electrodes.

• Remove electrodes before cleaning objective lens.

• Do not hit or touch tip of electrode when cleaning it.

Objective Lens

Maintenance of Splicing Quality

2. Periodic Checking and Cleaning

In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodic inspection and cleaning are recommended.

2-1. Cleaning Objective Lenses

If the objective lens’ surface becomes dirty, normal observation of the core position may be incorrect, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation. Therefore, clean both lenses at regular intervals. Otherwise, dirt may accumulate and become impossible to remove. To clean the objective lenses do the following:

(1) Before cleaning the objective lenses, always turn off the splicer. (2) Gently clean lenses’ (X-axis and Y-axis) surface with an

alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab. Using the cotton swab, start at the center of the lens and move the swab in a circular motion until you spiral out to the edge of the lens surface. Remove excess alcohol from the lens surface with a clean dry swab.

(3) The lens surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges. (4) Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the

monitor screen. Press X/Y key to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens. Perform dust check.

2-2. Electrode Replacement

 See section [Replace Electrodes].

2-3. Diagnostic Test

 See section [Diagnostic Test].

•Make sure the wind protector mirror is inserted the correct way. If not, the fiber cannot be observed correctly.

•Wind protector mirror Fujikura part number is WPM-08.

Right Side

Black Line

Reverse Side

No Black Line

Pull Wind Protector Mirror

Wind Protector Mirror

Wind Protector

Mirror Latches

Latch off with Finger

Maintenance of Splicing Quality

2-4. Replace Wind Protector Mirror

Replace the wind protector mirror if it cannot be cleaned or if it remains clouded. To replace, do the following.

(1) Turn the splicer power off. (2) Open the wind protector. Pull and unlock wind protector mirror latch with

fingers. While still pulling on mirror latch, use other hand’s fingers to pull on wind protector mirror frame. The frame should raise and rotate back. Pull out the mirror from its frame.

(3) Insert the new mirror into the frame. The clear glass side should face upward

while inserting mirror into the frame. Look into the mirror obliquely to identify. If it is the correct side, the black line can be seen.

Manual Rotation with the FSM-100M/M+

Rotation requires opening the fiber holder lid, rotating the fiber, closing the lid and recording the image; rotation angles are random.

1. Fiber Type Compare

1-1. The Fiber identification function

Using the fiber identification function ensures repeatable results for production splicing supplications. The fiber identification function identifies fiber that is about to be spliced from core profile data that is stored in splicer memory. Therefore, it is necessary to install the core profile data of the fiber into splicer memory beforehand. This fiber identification function can prevent accidental splicing with the wrong splicer mode and parameters (not optimized for that particular fiber), and also prevents splicing the wrong fibers.

Installation of the core profile of the fiber

MENU → [Fiber Data Learning] → [Fiber Type Compare]

Put the cleaved fiber on the left side. With the FSM-100P/P+:

The core profile of the fiber is installed automatically. (The fiber will be rotated during the process.)

With the FSM-100M/M+:

If the message is displayed on the screen, set the fiber again. Before resetting the fiber, note that the fiber should be rotated inside the fiber holder.

Select the memory area at the [Select Where to Save] screen, assign a fiber name and save. Data can be deleted by pushing the MENU key.

Function Introduction

Setting

Description

Ignore

If the combination of the fiber is corresponding to the settings for the fiber types, splicing will proceed regardless of left/right fiber placement. (Ex.: Left: SM/Right: LEAF or Left: LEAF/Right:SM)

Judge

Even if the combination of fibers is correct, the splicer will only enable splicing is the fibers are placed with the correct left/right orientation. (Ex.: Only Left: SM, Right: LEAF when the setting is an above figure)

[Fiber Type Compare]

Set the [Fiber Type Compare] function to enable the fiber identification function. The fiber will then be identified from the core profile of the fiber as compared to the data in splicer memory.

[Fiber Data L/R]

Selection the appropriate core profile for both the left and right fibers.

Function Introduction

1-2. Using the core profile of the fiber

The splicing time can be shortened by using the core profile of the fiber.

Enter [Edit Splice Mode] for the splice mode and edit [Fiber Data L/R]. Load the core profile data of the fiber on screen.

Please change the [SP Arc Calibration Ref] to [None] when [SP (Special)] is selected as [Arc Calibration Method]. Auto Arc Calibration doesn’t perform when [None] is not selected.

Function Introduction

2. Auto Arc Calibration

2-1. [Auto Arc Calibration]

This function is used to analyze the Arc Brightness of the optical fiber during the arc discharge and use the brightness data to automatically correct the arc power value. It is necessary to “teach” the splicer the proper brightness for a particular fiber type. This is easily accomplished using the procedure below.

2-2. Registration of Auto Arc Calibration data

MENU →[Fiber Data Learning] →[Auto Arc Calibration]

Put the cleaved fiber on the right and left.

Function Introduction

Select the memory area in the [Select Where to Save] screen, assign the appropriate name (based on fiber type) and save.

If “FINISH” is displayed, press the ENT key to save the data.

2-3. Using the Auto Arc Calibration data

Enter [Edit Splice Mode] for the appropriate splice mode and select [Auto Arc Calibration]. Select the proper [Auto Arc Calibration] profile from the drop-down menu for the fiber being spliced in this splice mode.

The calibration value is displayed.

Function Introduction

2-4. Auto Arc Calibration

This function calibrates the arc power during the splice. Whenever this function is on, the arc power is automatically corrected based on fiber image brightness data. The arc power correction value is applied prior to the next splice.

After the splice, arc information is displayed by pressing the X/Y key.

The fiber is rotated. And, fiber information is memorized.

Function Introduction

3. IPA Data (FSM-100P/100P+ Only)

3-1. IPA Data

The splicer aligns theta by using the memorized IPA data of each fiber. PAS is recommended for the PANDA fiber alignment. The alignment of high speed and accuracy is enabled. Please use the IPA mode when PANDA alignment is impossible.

Method of acquiring Fiber Profiling Data

The fiber to memorize the profile data is set on the left side with glass clamping. On the right side, the PM fiber that profiled data is already memorized in the splicer with glass clamping. More accurate align can be done by connecting with the light source and the power meter and executing this IPA data. To acquire more accurate IPA data, use the light source and PER meter for precise alignment.

(1) Select the IPA Data in the Fiber Data Learning menu.

Select the saving area for the IPA data and input the data name. Execute the acquiring of IPA data according to the guidance.

Push MENU

Rough

5.0deg

Fine

0.2deg

FSM-100P/P+

Light Source

PER Meter Fiber

Fiber

Function Introduction

(2) After data acquisition of the profile, the fiber is aligned by the splicer. To align

more precisely, use the light source and PER meter for manual alignment. To push △ Step forward the fiber rotates. The rough tuning or fine-tuning is selectable by pushing MENU. Search the most suitable fiber angle by the measured value of the

PER meter.

(3) After the manual alignment is fulfilled with light source and PER meter, push ENT

key to save the IPA data to the splicer.

When the IPA is selected in the [Alignment Mode],

The splicer aligns the fiber with referring to the IPA data.

The value will be updated afterwards

Function Introduction

4. Arc Center Compensation

4-1. Arc Center Compensation Function

This function is used to analyze the arc brightness of fiber during arc discharge, which is used to establish the arc discharge center position.

MENU →[Edit Splice Mode] → [Arc Center Compensation] → [ON].

During arc discharge the arc centers about the fibers and is saved. See screens

below.

The corrected time is displayed on the screen.

Function Introduction

5. Auto Time Comp.

5-1. Auto Time Comp. Function

This function is used for G652 SMF splicing. Arc power is optimized according to core concentricity-error. If [ECF] is "OFF", this function is not available.

MENU →[Edit Splice Mode] →[Auto Time Comp.] ON.

[Alignment Mode] Only the Core value is displayed.

Arc discharge time is optimized and displayed on the screens below.

Function Introduction

6. MFD Mismatch

6-1. MFD Mismatch Estimation Function

This function is the estimation of MFD Mismatch Loss after splicing. MFD Mismatch Loss is caused by mismatch of MFD (Mode Field Diameter) between different kinds of fibers. If you splice the same kind of fibers, this function is not available.

(1) MENU →[Edit Splice Mode] →[MFD Mismatch] WSI or CSI.

WSI (Warm Splice Image) means that estimating the MFD Mismatch Loss by an image during arc. And CSI (Cold Splice Image) means that estimating by an image after finished splicing. WSI method is suitable for fiber without depressed cladding like fluorine. CSI method is suitable for fiber with depressed cladding.

(2) When you use this function, you need to set two parameters, [MFD Mismatch

Offset] and [MFD Mismatch Sensitivity].

[MFD Mismatch Offset] means the standard value of estimating the MFD Mismatch Loss. [MFD Mismatch Sensitivity] means the sensitivity of the MFD Mismatch Loss.

Function Introduction

6-2. MFD Mismatch Offset / MFD Mismatch Sensitivity

You need to optimize these parameters according to the following steps, because [MFD Mismatch Offset] and [MFD Mismatch Sensitivity] depend on property of fibers.

(1) First, input the initial value as below.

[MFD Mismatch Offset] ： 0.0 [MFD Mismatch sensitivity] ： 1.00

(2) Next, splice the fiber by using suitable setting. Input the value of MFD

Mismatch after splicing as the MFD Mismatch Offset in the Edit Splice Mode.

+2sec

-4sec

Optimized condition

[MFD Mismatch Sensitivity]

= 0.50

[Minimum Loss] = 0.16

Function Introduction

(3) Next, splice the fibers under various

conditions to acquire the data. Measured splice loss and estimated MFD Mismatch data are needed under conditions as the following. Conditions: Main Arc Time +/-4000ms, +/-3000ms, +/-2000ms, +/-1000ms (8 splicing data)

(4) Optimize the MFD Mismatch Sensitivity

so that the dotted line in the graph becomes same tendency to the sampled data.

(5) Finally, optimize the value of Minimum

Loss so that almost all of the sampled data is in the range of the dotted line in the graph.

End-View Mirror

Fiber End Face of End-View

Function Introduction

7. End-View observation system

The cleaved ends of the optical fiber are observed in the axial direction by a means of a mirror that directs the fiber end image into the camera system. This allows precise alignment and splicing of uniquely structured fibers, such as PM, multi-core, non-circular (hexagonal, octagonal, etc.) or micro-structured “holey” fibers. This system is available only in the FSM-100M+ and FSM-100P+ models.

(1) Select the [Edit Splice Mode] → [θ Alignment] → [Alignment Method] then

[EV].

(2) Press SET key, then fibers move forward and stop at certain position after

cleaning arc. When [EV] is selected, End view observation is performed for theta alignment.

Selection

Description

Reset All

All motors are reset

None

No motors are reset except the End-View mirror motor (necessary to protect the mirror)

Only θ Motors

Only θ motors are reset

Follow Splice

Mode Settings

Motor reset is controlled by the [Clamp Action], and the [Sweep Initial Position], [Except Z stages] and [Z Stages] stage positions settings in the [Fundamental Settings] section of the [Edit Splice Mode] menu.

The [Jump Back to READY] function must be enabled in the [Splice Settings] menu

Reset Selection Menu

Function Introduction

8. Selective Reset Function

Normally, when the RESET key is pressed, the splicer resets all motors to the home position and returns to the [READY] condition. This will happen if the RESET key is pressed just briefly (for example, for 1 second or less). If the operator presses the

RESET key continuously for 3 seconds a reset selection menu appears as shown below. This menu allows various options for selectively controlling which motors reset to home position and which motors remain stationary and do not move during the reset operation. This can be very useful for special splicer operations. The reset options are shown at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: In certain conditions, the End-View mirror motor of the FSM-100M+/P+ splicer models will be reset regardless of the reset menu selection. This may be required in order to protect the End-View mirror.

9. Jump Back to READY

During splicer operation, when the splicer reaches [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [PAUSE θ], and [FINISH], it is possible to jump back to the “READY” condition without resetting

any motors. This action is taken by pressing the LEFT arrow key.

This function is normally disabled. To enable it, the [Jump back to Ready] parameter on page 3 of the [Splice Settings] menu must be enabled, as shown below.

Function Introduction

10. Theta Alignment by Rotating 1 Fiber Only (FSM-100P+ Only)

Normally, when PM fibers or other fibers are rotationally aligned by the splicer theta motors, both right and left fibers rotate in order to perform the alignment. However, in some cases a fiber may have a component that may be damaged by θ rotation (such as a pump combiner) or a fiber may have only a short available length that cannot withstand rotational motion for θ alignment, and might be damaged or even broken by rotation. In this case, it is helpful if that fiber is held stationary in the splicer and the only the opposite fiber is rotated.

With conventional PAS theta alignment, it is always necessary to rotate the fiber so the camera system can observe the side images of the fiber at different rotational position. However, with the End-View system in the FSM-100P+, it is possible to observe the End-View image of one fiber without rotating it, analyze the image and determine relative angular orientation of the polarization axis (or other fiber features), and rotate the opposite fiber to match the angle orientation of the stationary fiber. The [EV Lock] Alignment Method is used to perform this operation.

The [EV Lock] Alignment Method is selected for the fiber that will not be rotated. Therefore, the opposite side fiber must be rotated to match. Therefore, [EV Lock] may be selected for either the right or left fiber, but not for both fibers. If [EV Lock] is selected for one fiber, the opposite side fiber may be aligned to it using [EV] or the [PAS] theta alignment method.

(1) Select [Edit Splice Mode] → [θ Alignment] → [Alignment Method] then [EV

Lock] for the fiber to be held stationary. Select [θ Alignment] → [Alignment Method] and then either [EV] or [PAS] for the opposite fiber.

(2) Press the SET key. Both fibers move forward and stop after the cleaning arc.

End-View analysis will be performed for the stationary fiber.

(3) The opposite fiber will be analyzed and rotated to match the orientation of the

stationary fiber, using the selected [Alignment Method] ([EV] or [PAS]).

(4) After theta and X/Y alignment, the fibers will be spliced together.

Function Introduction

11. Synchronized θL and θR Motor Drive (FSM-100P/100P+ Only)

In some cases it may be useful to simultaneously rotate the left and right fibers in order to inspect the fiber orientation before splicing or to inspect a completed splice without risk of inducing torsion which might break the splice point. In the FSM-100P and FSM-100P+ splicers it is possible to manually rotate the θL and θR motor in unison.

In any situation in which motors may be selected for operation, it is possible to select θLR in order to perform synchronized operation of the left and right theta motors. Motors driving operation may be performed by accessing [Motor Drive] in the [Maintenance Menu] in the [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [PAUSE θ], and [FINISH] state. Motor operation is also possible when using the [Precise Motor Drive] function, or whenever performing manual splicing operations such as when [Gap Set] or the fiber [Alignment Mode] are set to [Manual].

Operation is the same as manual operation of any individual motor. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to select θLR. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to rotate the left/right fibers in unison.

Select [Yes] for [Splice Before Shaping]

Function Introduction

12. Splice Before Fiber Shaping

The FSM-100 series splicers have three operating modes, [Basic] splicing mode, [Full] splicing mode (with many more parameters and capabilities than [Basic] splicing mode), and [Fiber Shaping] mode. The operating mode is selectable for any programmable splice mode in the [Edit Splice Mode] menu.

Normally the [Fiber Shaping] mode has been used for shaping a single fiber, such as creating a ball lens on the end of a fiber. For more complicated operations that first involve performing a splice between and left and right fiber, followed by a fiber shaping operation, the [Full] splicing mode can be used. For example, and coreless fiber can initially be spliced to a single mode fiber, and then the splice point can be moved to one side so that a second arc can be used to cut off most of the coreless fiber and generate a ball lens with the remaining section of coreless fiber. This results in a pure silica glass ball lens on the end of a single mode fiber. However, performing this operation using the [Full] splicing mode may cause many problems due to error messages when the splicer inspects the splice quality for splice loss and defects, and this also results in a slower process.

These problems are avoided by using the [Fiber Shaping] mode to perform all operations. If a splice must be performed prior to the fiber shaping operation, First setup a splice mode by selecting [Fiber Shaping] as the [Operating Mode] in the [Fundamental Settings] of the [Splice Mode Edit] menu. Next, select [Yes] for the [Splice Before Shaping] parameter. The [Splice Before Shaping] parameter is also in [Fundamental Settings] of the [Splice Mode Edit] menu, but the [Splice Before Shaping] parameter only appears after [Fiber Shaping] has been selected as the [Operating Mode].

Function Introduction

13. Help Key

During splicer operation, when the splicer reaches [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [PAUSE θ], and [FINISH], a [How to operate] menu is displayed as shown below when the HELP key is pressed. This menu shows options for the next step in splicer operation.

If the strength of arc discharge has changed due to significant change of atmospheric pressure, an error may occur during arc calibration. To solve this problem, perform [Stabilize Electrode].

Arc Calibration

1. The necessity of 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 maintain the arc power at a constant level. Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be corrected for automatically. Also the center position of arc discharge may shift left or 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 either of these issues.

This machine has two kinds of calibration functions. [Arc Calibration] & [Special Arc Calibration]. Generally, the standard [Arc Calibration] is used for normal 125 µm fibers spliced under standard arc settings (such as 1 mm electrode gap). For large diameter fibers, other fibers that require a larger electrode gap or other special conditions such as V Height Shift (vertical displacement of the fiber location up or down relative to the electrodes), or small or heat-sensitive fibers, the [Special Arc Calibration] should be used. This is summarized in the table below. Please refer to the previous section [Function Introduction] for details concerning [Auto Arc Calibration], [Arc Center Compensation], and [Auto Time Comp.] which are related functions.

Item

Arc Calibration

Special Arc Calibration

Arc Calibration

Method

STD (Standard)

If STD is not selected, it doesn’t

operate.

SP (Special)

If SP is not selected, it doesn’t

operate.

Electrode Gap

1.0 mm

Any Edited Value

V Height Shift

0 µm

Any Edited Value

Clad Diameter

125 µm

Any Edited Value

Arc Center

Compensation

Calibration Provides Correction

Calibration Result

Arc power is calibrated. The result is applied to all splice modes that utilize the standard [STD] Arc Calibration.

Special Arc Calibration [SP] result is used to calculate and set appropriate arc power only for the selected splice mode. Further arc power optimization may be required for best performance.

[Electrode Gap] [V Height Shift] [Clad Diameter]

[Electrode Gap]: 1 mm only [V Height Shift]: 0 µm only

[Clad Diameter]: 125 µm only

Each parameter is limited.

[Electrode Gap]: selectable [V Height Shift]: selectable [Clad Diameter]: selectable

Each parameter is programmable

Arc Calibration

•Use standard SM or DS fiber for arc calibration.

•Use well prepared fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface

affects arc calibration.

Select [STD (standard)] as [Arc Calibration Method]. Special Arc Calibration doesn’t work when [SP (Special)] or [NC] is selected.

Arc Calibration

2. Arc Calibration Mode

(1) Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display [Arc Calibration]

screen.

Fibers are spliced with an intentional axis offset for arc power calibration.

Arc discharge is performed without fibers in the view screen to detect the center of arc discharge and adjust the gapset position.

Arc Calibration

(2) Place prepared fibers in the splicer. (3) The following is performed after pressing ENT key.

Axial offset decreases by the surface tension effect when multiple re-arcs are performed. During the process, the change of axial offset amount is measured and this is taken into consideration to calibrate arc power.

•In some cases, multiple iterations of arc calibration are needed until the calibration process is successfully completed and the “Test Finish” message is displayed. Arc calibration can be considered almost completed if multiple iterations are completed without receiving the message

•A maximum number of tests can be set so that “Test Finish” message is displayed specific number of arc calibrations are performed. See the [Maintenance Settings] for detail.

(4) The calibration result is displayed after completion.

“Test Finished” message

After arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed press the ENT key to exit.

“Test Again” message

Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the difference between the previous arc calibrations may be too large. Press ENT key to perform arc

Arc Calibration

calibration, or ESC key to exit and stop arc calibration.

Select [SP (Special)] as [Arc Calibration Method]. Special Arc Calibration doesn’t work when [STD (Standard)] or [NC] is selected.

Select [None] as [SP arc Calibration Ref] to perform Special Arc Calibration. Special Arc Calibration doesn’t work when [None] is not selected.

Arc Calibration

3. Special Arc Calibration Mode

(1) Select [Special Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display

[Special Arc Calibration] screen.

Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter “Cleave Limit” in splicing modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration. See the [Maintenance Settings] to change cleave angle threshold.

•Use the assigned fiber.

•Use glass clamping.

•Use cleaned fibers for arc calibration. Dust affects arc calibration.

Right and left fibers advance. The electrical discharge is observed.

(2) Place prepared fibers in the splicer. (3) Press ENT and perform the following.

During additional electrical discharges, the electrical discharge power is adjusted after measuring the round end face shape.

Arc Calibration

(4) The calibration result is displayed after completion.

“Test Finished” message

Indicates that the standard electrical discharge calibration and the calibration of the connecting location have ended accurately. Press ENT

“Test Again” message

Indicates that the standard electrical discharge calibration and the calibration of the connecting location have ended and the arc discharge power could not be calibrated.

When ENT is pushed, the standard electrical discharge calibration is executed again.

ESC ends this function.

"Uneven Melt At Fiber End" message

If [Uneven Melt Detection Thr.] is set, this message appears when uneven melt of the fiber at the fiber end is detected.

The value at the bottom of the screen shows defference of melt amount between upper and lower side of the fiber. Positive value means the upper side melted more than the lower side and negative value means the lower side melted more than the upper side.

If this error occurs, perform [Stabilize Electrodes] or [Replace Electrodes]. If these functions don’t solve the problem, please consult with your nearest authorized distributor.

Arc Calibration

Display the Splice Mode

Select the area which

Display the data base when

fiber type is selected

Splice Mode

The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the splicing parameters listed below. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations and are different from fiber to fiber.

 Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating.  Parameters for calculating estimated splice loss.  Parameters for controlling fiber alignment and splicing procedures.  Threshold for error messages.

A series of optimum splice parameters for major fiber combinations are already

stored. These parameters are stored in the database area and can be copied to the user-programmable area. These splice parameters can be edited for a specific fiber combination. When the [Fiber Type] is selected from the splice setting of “Database area”, the factory default settings are overwritten on the splice mode being edited. When operating Mode is selected and it changes to Full, Basic, and Fiber Shaping displayed menu composition changes. When you want to do a detailed setting select [Full] mode.

Decide

ENT

• When [Auto Stuff Control] is set to [OFF], Splice Mode is displayed in yellow.

The displayed color can select [Yellow letters] or [White letters].

See Section[Machine Settings]

Splice Mode

1. Splice Mode Selection

Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced.

(1) Press MENU key at [READY] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select

Splice Mode] is displayed.

(2) Move cursor by pressing , and press ENT key to select [Splice Mode].

(3) Please confirm whether the selection is correct on the READY screen.

Parameter

Description

Select Splice Mode

Refers to selected condition parameter.

Pause1

Pauses after Gap Set are measured.

Pauseθ

Pauses after θ when “ON".

Pause2

Pauses after ECF function when “ON”.

Auto Start

When [Auto Start] is "ON", the selected operation starts automatically after the fibers have been loaded and the wind protector closed.

Memory

Refers to a previously stored result.

For the FSM-100P/P+, Pauseθ is displayed. For the FSM-100M/M+

Pauseθ is not displayed and

is not available because those splicers do not have θ rotation capability

Splice Mode

2. Splice Option

This parameter is a set value common to all modes.

(1) Press MENU key at [READY], [PAUSE] or [FINISH] state. (2) Move cursor by pressing , keys to a parameter to be changed.

(3) Press ENT key to select parameter and change the parameter.

Splice Menu Parameter

Splice Mode

3. Editing Splice Mode

Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be modified. Arc power and arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit these parameters do the following:

(1) In [Select Splice Mode], move cursor to a splice mode to be

modified. Press MENU key to display [Edit Splice Mode] menu.

(2) Move cursor by pressing , keys to a parameter to be

changed.

(3) Press ENT key to select Parameter. Press Left/Right key to

change its value. Press ENT key to accept changed values.

ARC

Discharge

ZR Motor

Motion

M₁

N P G

M₂

Special Function

Step1

Special Function

Step2

Rearc

A: Prefuse Power B: Arc Power C: Arc Power (Special Function Step1) D: Arc power (Special Function Step2) E: Cleaning Arc Time F: Prefuse Time G: Prefuse On Time H: Prefuse Off Time I: Forward Time related to Overlap J: Arc Time K: On-Time (Special Function Step1) L: Off-Time (Special Function Step1) M1: Start Time (Special Function Step1) M2: Finish Time (Special Function

Step1)

N: Taper Wait O: Taper Length P: Taper Speed Q: Start Time (Special Function Step2) R: Start Time (Special Function Step2) S: Acceleration T: Rearc Time U: Rearc On Time V: Rearc Off Time W: Rearc power

Splice Mode

Below is a figure showing the arc discharge conditions (relationship between “Arc power” and “Motor motion”). The conditions can be edited by changing the splicing parameters listed below. Depending on splice mode, certain parameters cannot be changed.

Parameter

Description

Fundamental Settings

Fiber Type

A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed.

Upon inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode stored in database area is copied to a selected splice mode in user-programmable area.

※The parameter doesn't exist according to the model because this

chapter explains in the Full mode.

Mode Title 1

Title for a splice mode expressed in up to nine characters.

Mode Title 2

Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed up to 15 characters.

Operating Mode

[Full] [Basic] [Fiber Shaping] selected [Edit Splice Mode] of The

composition of the parametrical expression changes.

Use [Full] mode when you want to do a detailed setting The Basic mode doesn't include the Special Function mode. The Fiber Shaping mode can be used for the roller end face processing etc.

Auto Stuff Control

[Prefuse Power] and [Prefuse Time] change to the recommended value when [ON] is selected and the splicer controls [Stuff Speed] at the optimum speed.

This function doesn't operate when [OFF] is selected. White display indicates [ON]. Yellow display indicates [OFF].

• The menu composition changes when the mode is changed and selected with Operating Mode.

Edit display

• The splice loss will be inconsistent for specific types of fiber

combinations when not using [Auto Stuff Control] function.

Splice Mode

In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select one from a series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.

Parameter

Description

Fundamental Settings

Electrode Gap

Sets the gap between electrodes

"3mm" is recommended for splicing larger than 400μm cladding diameter fiber.

A change in the parameter is confirmed by the display.

V Height Shift

Sets height of V-groove.

Arc Calibration Method

Select STD (Standard) or SP (Special) or NC (No Calibration)

STD (Standard)

Arc power is updated by arc calibration in all modes, and is highlighted in white on the display.

SP (Special)

Arc power is updated by arc calibration in a selected mode, and is highlighted in yellow on the display.

NC (No Calibration)

This item is highlighted in red.

Uneven Melt Detection Thr.

Sets the detection threshold of "Uneven Melt At Fiber End" error. For more detail, refer to [Special Arc Calibration Mode]

SP Arc Calibration Ref

The splicer displays the parameter when [SP (Special)] is selected as [Arc Calibration Method]. The parameter indicates Splice Mode number to refer to SP arc power, or [None]. When [None] is selected, the splicer refers to SP arc power in the same Splice Mode. When a splice mode number is selected, the splicer refers to SP arc power of the referenced splice mode. Mode # option list for [SP Arc Calibration Ref] includes only the modes that use [SP (Special)] as [Arc Calibration Method] as well as [None] as [SP Arc Calibration Ref].

Auto Arc Calibration

This function calibrates the arc power at splice. Whenever this function is on, the arc power is automatically corrected. The correction value is used in the next splice. Select fiber data.

[Fiber Data Learning]→[Auto Arc Calibration]

Arc Center Compensation

The center of the arc discharge is calculated and the [Gapset Position] is automatically adjusted by selecting ON.

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Fundamental Settings

Fiber Type Compare

[Fiber Type Compare]: Fiber image data is used to ensure that the correct types of fiber are loaded for a particular splice mode. [Ignore LR]: The splicer ensures the correct fiber types have been loaded, but ignores left/right fiber position [Judge LR]: The splicer confirms correct fiber type and also ensures that the fibers are set on the correct side of the splicer [Fiber Data]: Select and link appropriate fiber recognition data from the [Fiber Type Compare] database. See section [Function Introduction][Fiber Type Compare]

Fiber Data L

[Fiber Data Learning]→ [Fiber Type Compare]: Load fiber data. Fiber Data R

Precise Motor Drive

This function enables enhanced motor movement precision for certain manual operations. When this function is ON, if the X/Y motor is moved, the PAS camera system measures the exact fiber movement to ensure the movement distance is correct. When [Precise Motor Drive] is ON, the Precise Motor Drive menu appears just after automatic X/Y alignment.

Proof Test

Selects Proof Test settings.

Electrode Wear Coef.

Sets an increasing ratio of [Electrodes Time Used]. The value is determined by multiplying the arc time and this coefficient and is added to [Electrodes Time Used] on every arc discharge.

Splice Before Shaping

If this parameter is set to [Yes], a splice of a left and right fiber will be performed (according to the programmed splice mode parameters) at the first step when [Fiber Shaping] has been selected as the [Operating Mode]. Splice quality will not be inspected, loss estimation will not be performed and error messages such as “Thin Fiber”, “Fat Fiber” (etc.) will not appear. Instead, the splicer will proceed to the [Fiber Shaping] steps as programmed in the [Special Function] parameters. This capability is useful for various special activities, such as an automated operation to splice a coreless fiber to a SM fiber, and then automatically generate a ball lens with the coreless fiber. NOTE: This parameter only appears if [Fiber Shaping] has been selected as the [Operating Mode].

Clamp Action

This parameter determines what action is taken by Va and clamp motors during [Reset] or when the wind protector is opened. [Auto]: Fiber clamps and Va motors reset automatically NOTE: [Auto] is the default condition [Fixed]: Fiber clamps and Va motors remain stationary at the preset positions determined by left/right fiber data (such as fiber cladding and coating diameter) unless these motors have been moved manually

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Stage Positions at Start

Sweep Initial Position

When the splicer resets or an operator changes the splice mode, the sweep motor moves to the indicated position.

Except Z Stages

These parameters determine what action is taken by Z Stage motors and all other motors (with the exception of End-View mirror motor, Va and clamp motors) during [Reset] or when the splice mode setting is changed.

[Predefined]: Motors move back to predefined “home” positions

automatically

NOTE:

[Predefined] is the default condition

[Keep]: Motors remain stationary at their present positions even if set to that position manually or by other operations such as automatic alignment. The present motor position will be maintained if [Reset] is performed or if the wind protector is opened. When the operator sets a value except [Center] to [Sweep Initial Position], the splicer doesn’t display [Z stages] and executes as [Predefined].

Z Stages

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Fiber Information

Left

Fiber

Right

Fiber

Coating Diameter

Sets the fiber coating diameter.

Clad Diameter

Sets the fiber cladding diameter.

The change in the parameter can be confirmed by the display.

[Coating Diameter] [Clad Diameter]

Core Diameter

Sets the fiber core diameter.

MFD

•When the MFD settings of the left and right fibers are different,

the ratio of the one MFD to the other MFD is used for estimating. Normally, the fiber entered in the parameter [MFD-L] can be placed on either the left or the right side.

•If the [Gapset Pos.] is shifted from “Center,” the operator may be

required to place the correct fiber in the specified side.

•When splicing the left and right fibers with the same MFD, both

the parameters [Left Fiber MFD] and [Right Fiber MFD] must be set to the same value.

Cleave Length

Sets the cleave length (bare fiber part length).

Setting of the Left Fiber is changed.

Setting of the Right Fiber is changed.

≪FSM-100M+/P+ only≫

• Use adequate electrodes according to the fiber diameter.

Splicing 501um and over fiber: Use ELCT3-25-LDF electrodes Splicing 500um and under fiber: Use ELCT3-25 electrodes

• Perform [Stabilize Electrodes] and [Arc Calibration] when

exchanging electrodes.

• To prevent the electrode unit from damage by hitting the fiber

and electrode unit, set [Electrode Gap] to 1.5mm or larger when splicing 800um and larger fibers.

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Gapsetting

Gap Set

[Splicing] [L Only] [R Only] [Manual] changes Gap Set

Cleaning Arc Power Note1

Sets the Cleaning Arc Power.

[STD] or [SP] or [NC] is selected automatically in Arc Calibration Method.

Cleaning Arc Time Note1

Adjusts duration of the cleaning arc. The arc power of [Cleaning Arc] is the power set in the field [Prefuse Power].

Gap

Sets the end-face gap between the left and the right fibers at the time of aligning and prefusion discharge. When splicing fibers of small outside diameter, fusing by prefusion discharge can be reduced by diminishing this gap. Adjusting the prefuse power and prefuse time is usually easier method.

Gapset Position

Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes. Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting [Gapset Position] towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD.

Parameter

Description

Cleaning Arc

Cleaning Arc Power

Sets the Cleaning Arc Power [STD] or [SP] or [NC] is selected automatically in Arc Calibration Method.

Cleaning Arc Time

Adjusts duration of the cleaning arc. The arc power of [Cleaning Arc] is the power set in the field [Prefuse Power].

Electrode swing

Set ON or OFF. 2 items below are needed when ON is selected.

Swing home position

This is to set swing home position. Swing stroke

This is to set electrode swing stroke

Both left and right fibers move to the gap set position.

Left fiber moves to the gap set postion.

Right fiber moves to the gap set position.

Splice

L Only

R Only

Splice Mode

Note 1: FSM-100M/P only

FSM-100M

＋/P＋

Only

Parameter

Description

θAlignment [FSM-100P /P+ Only]

Angle Offset

Sets Angle Offset. After theta alignment, one fiber rotates to the Angle Offset position: Selectable between 0 and 360 degrees. Example: Select 45º to generate a depolarizer, or select 90º degrees to align the slow axis of one fiber to the fast axis of the other fiber.

Left Fiber / Right Fiber [FSM-100P/P+ Only]

Alignment Method

Can be set to [PAS] [P-Meter], [EV], [EV Lock] or [OFF].

NOTE 1: [EV] and [EV Lock] are available only with the FSM-100P+. NOTE 2: A different alignment method can be selected for the right

and left fibers. For example, [PAS] can be selected for the right fiber and [EV] can be selected for the left fiber. NOTE 3: When splicing a PM fiber to a non-PM fiber such as SM, it may be useful to perform θ alignment with the PM fiber. This will help to provide a consistent and uniform X/Y image of the completed fiber splice because the PM fiber will always be aligned relative to the splicer X/Y cameras. There will be no actual benefit for optical quality, but confusion on a production line may be reduced because of consistent splice appearance. To perform a splice by this method, select [PAS] or [EV] for the PM fiber, and select [OFF] for the SM fiber. NOTE 4: Special [EV Lock] Alignment Method:  [EV Lock] is a special alignment method useful for critical needs.

When [EV Lock] is selected, the End-View system image processing will be used to analyze the rotational orientation of the fiber. However, the fiber using [EV Lock] as the [Alignment Method] will not rotate. It will remain stationary. Instead, the opposite side fiber will be rotated to match the stationary rotational position of the [EV Lock] fiber.

 Since the fiber with [EV Lock] alignment will not be rotated, the

opposite fiber must be rotated to match. Therefore, [EV Lock] may be selected for either the right or left fiber, but not for both fibers.

 If [EV Lock] is selected for one fiber, the opposite side fiber may be

aligned to it using [EV] or the [PAS] method

 Use of the [EV Lock] can be very beneficial if one fiber has a

component that may be damaged by θ rotation (such as a pump combiner) or if one fiber has only a short fiber length that cannot withstand rotational motion for θ alignment. In this case, select [EV Lock] for the fiber that might be damaged by rotation, and select another alignment method for the other fiber.

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Left Fiber / Right Fiber [FSM-100P/P+ Only]

Alignment Mode

When [PAS], [Powermeter], [EV] or [EV Lock] is selected as the [Alignment Method], the following screen image is displayed to enable selection of an [Alignment Mode] to correspond to the [Alignment Method].  Select [Panda], [IPA], [B1500T], [Angle], [D-Shape], [Panda2], [Ecc]

or [Manual] when [PAS] is selected as the [Alignment Method].

 Select [Max], [Min] or [Manual] when [Powermeter] is selected as the

[Alignment Method].

 Select [Auto], [Panda], [Bowtie], [Tiger], [PCF], [MCF], [PM-PCF],

[DC-Panda], [Octagon] or [Manual] when [EV] is selected as the [Alignment Method].

 Select [Auto], [Panda], [Bowtie], [Tiger], [PCF], [MCF], [PM-PCF],

[DC-Panda], or [Octagon] when [EV-Lock] is selected as the [Alignment Method].

NOTE 1: [EV] and [EV Lock] are available only with the FSM-100P+ NOTE 2: If [PAS] is selected as the [Alignment Method], many Panda

type fibers as listed below are very quickly and accurately aligned using [Panda] as the [Alignment Mode]. Some other low-contrast Panda fibers as well as fibers listed below under “IPA” are best aligned using [IPA] as the [Alignment Mode].

Panda

Fujikura SC37-PS-U40A、SC48-PS-U40A

SM63-PS-U40A、SM85-PS-U40A、SM98-PR-U25A SM98-PS-U40A、SM13-PR-U25A、HA13-PS-U25A SM13-PS-U40A、SM15-PR-U25A SM15-PS-U40A、DS15-PS-U40A、ED15-PS-U25A

Nufern PM980、PM14XX、PM1550、PM980C、PM14XXC

IPA

Fibercore HB1500, HB1500T, HB980T StockerYale PMF-1550-B1, PMF-820-B1 PZF-820-B1

The alignment method is shown on the display.

If the alignment mode is OFF, “OFF” is shown on the display.

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Left Fiber / Right Fiber [FSM-100P/P+ Only]

Correction Angle

The splicer rotates both left and/or right fibers through an additional correction angle if one is programmed for either fiber.

NOTE: A correction angle may sometimes be useful to improve alignment accuracy for a particular type of PM fiber or for a particular fiber production lot.

IPA Settings [FSM-100P /P+ Only]

Rotation Step Angle

Sets rotation step angle of IPA operation. Can be selected the resolution between 1 and 10 degrees.

Total Rotation Angle

Sets total rotating angle of IPA operation. Can be set to [180°] or [360°].

Left Fiber / Right Fiber [FSM-100P/P+ Only]

Method

Can be set to [Auto], [Diff.Fiber] or [Same Fiber].

Reference Model

Can be set to [Find Best], [*PANDA], [*BOWTIE], [*PANDA-S1], [*PANDA-S2], or [IPA Data] registered by [Fiber Data Learning]. For the details, see section [IPA Data].

Additional θ Alignment [FSM-100P/P+ Only]

θ Motor Drive [EV]

If [θ Motor Drive [EV]] is set to "ON", "θ Motor Drive [EV]" screen appears after gap set or θ alignment. At "θ Motor Drive [EV]" screen rotational position of the fiber can be adjusted manualy while the fiber end is shown on the screen.

Focus Control

If [Focus Control] is set to "ON", focus is adjusted automaticaly when the "θ Motor Drive [EV]" screen appears or the view for the fiber is changed on "θ Motor Drive [EV]" screen.

• The IPA Settings of [θ Alignment] and [Angle Offset Estimation] are common

settings. If the IPA Settings of [θ Alignment] are changed, the settings for [Angle Offset Estimation] are also automatically changed to the same settings.

•θAngle Adj. can be used, even if [θ Align] is “OFF”.

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

XY Alignment

Alignment Method

Selects XY Alignment [OFF], [PAS], [EV] or [P-Meter] Note : [EV] is able to be only FSM-100M+/P+

Alignment Mode

Alignment Method: [PAS]

Alignment Modes [Core] [Clad] [Manual]

Alignment Method: [EV] Note : FSM-100M+/P+ Only

Alignment Modes [Core]

Alignment Method: [P-Meter]

Alignment Modes: [Max(P-Meter)], [Min(P-Meter)], [Manual]

ECF

Only for Alignment Mode: [Core] Set the ECF ON or OFF.

Set the axial offset ratio for ECF.

Attenuation

Set the Attenuation ON or OFF. If Attenuation is ON, the following setting is ready to edit.

Unit Of Align Target

Sets the units for align target for attenuation splice.

XY Individually

Set the XY Individually ON or OFF. *Only if the [μm] is selected, the setting of XY Individually is available.

Align Target

Align Target units [μm], [dB], and [dBm].

*The setting of XY Individually is available in the following conditions

Unit Of Align Target:[dB] [dBm] [μm] XY Individually: [OFF]

XY Alignment: [PAS]

Selects Alignment Mode [Core], [Clad] or [Manual]

Alignment Method: [P-Meter]

Selects Alignment Mode [Max], [Min] or [Manual]

Splice Mode

[Attenuation]

Parameter

Description

XY Individually

Sets XY Individually ON or OFF.

Offset Direction X

[XY Individually] ON,- [Offset Direction X] and [Offset Direction Y] are available. Select the direction of X and Y offset.

Offset Direction Y

Align Target X

[XY Individually ON, - [Align Target X] and [Align Target Y] are available. Set the target value of X and Y.

Align Target Y

Attenuation

Unit Of Align Target

XY Individually

Offset Direction

Align Target

OFF

Attenuation Parameter composition

Align Target Y

OFF

μm

dBm

No Function

Align Target X

Offset Direction

[Unit Of Align Target]: [μm]

XY Individually: [OFF]

XY Individually: [ON]

Splice Mode

Parameter

Description

Focus Settings

Focus LX

Views a fiber in one of the four focus settings.

The focus moves toward the core when the [Focus] value is increased.

“Auto” focus is strongly recommended, focusing independently if

they are different fiber types (dissimilar fiber splicing).

Focus LY

Focus RX

Focus RY

Prefuse

Prefuse Power

Prefuse arc power adjustment. If [Prefuse Power] is set too low, axial offsets may occur if the cleave angles are off. If [Prefuse Power] is set too high, fiber the end faces are exposed to excessive heat and splice losses may be high. Arc Calibration Method [STD] [SP] or [NC] are selected automatically.

Prefuse Time

Sets duration of the prefuse arc, which until the fibers begins stuffing. Longer [Prefuse Time] is equivalent to higher [Prefuse Power].

Prefuse On Time

During prefuse discharge, the heat supplied by the arc can be reduced by changing the duty cycle, time on to time off of the discharge. The period in which prefuse discharge is turned on is set in this field.

Prefuse Off Time

Sets the time prefuse discharge is off.

Electrode swing Note:1

Set On or OFF. Below 2 items are needed when ON is selected.

Swing home position Note:1

This is to set swing home position.

Swing stroke

Note:1

This is to set electrode swing stroke

Overlap

Sets the overlap amount for stuffing. [Overlap] should be small when the [Prefuse Power] is weak or the [Prefuse Time] is short and large when the [Prefuse Power] is strong or the [Prefuse Time] is long.

Stuff Speed

Set the Stuff Speed at the splice.

Setting is not available when [Auto Stuff Control] is [ON].

•Adjust the prefuse power by adjusting the [Prefuse On Time] and [Prefuse Off Time].

Splice Mode

Note1: FSM-100M+/P+ Only

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