Ilsintech Keyman S1 Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual

Optical fiber fusion splicer

Keyman S1

Please read through this manual completely

before its first use.

Contents

I. Safety guide

II. Product structure

1. Parts of the splicer

2. Requirements for splicing

8 8 9

III. Product guide

1. Outward of the main body

2. Parts for fusion splicing

10 10

IV. Using method

1. Power supply

V. Instructions for use

1. Function keys

2. Turning on S1

3. Installing the protection sleeve lauder

17 17 18 19

4. Cleaning optical fibers

5. Inserting optical fibers into protection sleeves

6. Cleaning and stripping optical fibers

7. Cleaving bare optical fibers

8. Placing the fiber in the splicer

9. Splicing procedures

10. Removing spliced optical fibers

11. Installing the protection sleeve in the sleeve heater

12. Heating the protection sleeve

VI. The maintenance of quality splice

1. Cleaning and inspection before splicing

2. Regular inspection and cleaning

VII. Main Menu

1. Select Splice Mode

19 20 20 20 21 22 27 27

29 29 31

34 34

2. Select Heater Mode

3. Arc calibration

4. Splice Option

5. Splice Memory

VIII. Sub Menu

1. Language

2. Power Save

3. Menu Lock

4. Other Option

IX. Auxiliary menu

1. Replace Electrodes

2. Stabilize Electrodes

3. Clear Arc Count

4. Set Calendar

5. Sensor value

47 49 50

53 53 54 55 58

60 60 60 62 63 63 64

X. Error messages

1. FIBER DIRTY

2. REPLACE POSITION

3. TOO LONG FIBER

4. FIBER OVER ANGLE

5. LOSS LIMIT OVER

6. FIBER THIN ERROR

7. FIBER THICK ERROR

8. CORE BUBBLE

XI. Solutions to splicing problems

1. High loss Limit

2. Abnormal splice operation

Ⅻ. Other menus

1. Diagnostic test

2. Dust Check

65 65 65 65 66 66 66 66 67

68 68 69

70 70 70

3. Motor Drive

4. Maintenance information

Ⅼ. Q & A

1. Power supply

2. Splice operation

3. Tube heater operation

4. Management

5. Other settings

Ⅽ. PC Program set up

1. PC Program set up

Ⅾ. Warranty period and contact address

1. Warranty period and limitation

2. Before you present the splicer for warranty service

3. Information required for repair service

4. Splicer transportation

5. Repair

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78 78

84 84 84 84 85 85

Warranty

Ⅰ. Safety guide

Keyman S1 has been designed and manufactured for convenient use in indoor or outdoor working conditions. It is easy and simple to use, but please read through this manual completely to avoid failures and safety accidents before you use it. Keyman S1 is designed to easily use, but also contains potential danger. Therefore, this manual contains all necessary instructions to assure safe splice.

 Please keep this manual with the product all the time.

Ilsintech(Inc.) is not responsible for equipment damage and personal or physical damage caused by improper use or modification.

Warning

If an abnormal condition such as the following occurs, immediately turn off power and disconnect the power source. Next, contact the maintenance service personnel in Ilsintech(Inc.).

 If unusual smoke, noise or odor or unusual overheating occurs,  If foreign substance or liquid gets inside the splicer, or  If the splicer is dropped from a high place or suffers damage

Do not use AC power code other than the allowable power cord indicated. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or injury. Use the power code provided with S1.

Do not touch the electrodes when S1 is switched on. High voltage and High temperature from them may cause serious shock or a burn.

Make sure that there is no dust or foreign substance inside the AC plug. Then, Connect AC power cord to the specified charger and the outlet. Unsafe splice may cause smoke, fire, equipment damage, serious injury or death.

Warning

Do not use a voltage other than the allowable power voltage indicated.

AC power supply for the specified charger is AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz. Please check the AC power supply before using. AC power supply within the improper range may cause electric shock, equipment damage, serious injury or even a death. Abnormally high AC output voltage or frequency from the generator is a common problem. Measure AC output voltage with a circuit tester before connecting AC power cord. Regular inspection is needed because improper high voltage or frequency from the generator may cause serious injury, electric shock, equipment damage or death. Do not severely pull, heat or modify the provided AC power cord. The use of damaged power cord may cause hazardous conditions such as fire or injury.

Connect only to 3-core AC power cord. Do not connect to 2-core power cord, cable or plug.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch the AC plug, the AC power code and the splicer with wet hands.

Do not disassemble AC adapter, battery or the splicer. Any modification to the

splicer may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.

When you use external battery, see the following instructions.

 The use of improper external battery may cause smoke, equipment damage, or in serious cases burning, injury or death.  Do not throw the battery into a fire or a garbage dump.  Do not charge the battery close to flames.  Do not give severe vibration or shock to the battery.  If the battery is not fully charged within 6 hours or green LED lamp

is not on, immediately stop charging and contact Ilsintech(Inc.)

Do not place any object on AC adapter during charging.

Only use the specified battery charger(S-1B) and the specified battery pack(S-1B). The use of any battery pack other than the specified one may cause smoke or fire, equipment damage, injury or death.

Warning

Only use the specified battery charger(S-11).

Do not use AC power other than the allowable power indicated.

Do not let battery(S-1B) or the terminal of the specified charger be shortcircuited. Excessive current flow may cause damage to the equipment and persons.

Avoid the use of S1 in a hazardous location in which harmful gas or flammable gas can generate. In such conditions, the electrical arc of the fusion splicer can result in bursting or fire.

Do not use compressed gas to clean S1.

If you carry the transport case connected with a belt, first check the belt is strong enough. The worn belt may fail to sustain the case, resulting in equipment loss or injury.

Wear safety glasses for protection from glass fibers. Glass fibers may cause serious damage to eyes or skin tissue.

Do not use the splicer in high temperature conditions. Doing so may cause equipment loss or injury.

Do not use a splicer in high temperature conditions. Doing so may cause equipment loss or injury.

During or after heating protection sleeves in the tube heater, do not touch both parts. Injury from high temperature could occur.

Do not place S1 in unstable locations. If the equipment is dropped, injury or equipment damage could occur.

S1 is a precision instrument. It should be handled with care and precision. When transporting it, use its specified transport case to protect it from dust, dust, moisture, shock and impact.

Replace the electrodes the right way.

Caution

Only use the specified electrodes.

 Place the new electrode in the right position.  Replace the electrodes in pairs.

Not doing so may cause abnormal arc and equipment damage or deterioration in splice performance. Only use ethyl alcohol (more than 96 %) to clean the splicer including object lenses, V-grooves, wind-proof glass, LCD monitor, and the main body. To prevent modification, discoloration and low performance, do not use any kind of chemicals.

Do not use lubricants including oil and grease for S1. Doing so may cause performance deterioration and equipment damage.

Do not store the equipment in high-temperature or high-humidity conditions. Equipment damage could occur.

Qualified experts should check up technical matters concerning S1. Not doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Please contact qualified service personnel in Ilsintech(Inc.) and get A/S service.

Ⅱ. Product Structure

1. Parts of the splicer

S1 main unit S-1B battery pack

Other accessory items

- Carrying case

- Instruction manual

AC cord S-11 battery charger

2. Requirements for splicing

Fiber type 0.25mm 0.9mm

Optical fiber

protection

sleeves

Optical fiber

stripping

tools

Basic sleeves

length 40mm length 60mm

Micro sleeves

length 20mm length 25mm length 34mm length 45mm

Coating stripper

Optical fiber cleaver [CI-03]

Optical fiber

cleaving tools

Optical fiber

cleaning tools

Optical fiber holder [FTTH]

Optical fiber holder [standard]

cleave length : 16mm (fixed) cleave length : 5 ~ 20mm(variable

Use cotton or gauze pad and alcohol dispenser. Ethyl alcohol (purity > 96%)

cleave length : 10mm (fixed) cleave

)

20mm

length : 5 ~

(variable)

Ⅲ. Product guide

Keyman S1 is an optical fiber fusion splicer, designed to connect various optica fibers using DCA technology. S1 is a light, small and convenient device with lo splice loss and fast splice speed suitable for both indoor and outdoor working

S1.

1. Outward of the main body

Switch panel

Wind protector

Monitor

fconditions. Please read all the instructions in this manual to make the best use o

Sleeve heater

Sleeve loader

ual handle

PC connection jack

(USB 2.0)

Connection jack for

external monitor (RCA jack)

Connection jack for e

xternal DC power and

back-up battery.

Connection jack for the specified charger

Power indicator

Power switch

r keCurso

keMenu

Esc ke

Enter ke

Built-in battery remaining

Switch for built-in battery remaining capacity indicator

Screen conversion Key

eater1 movement lamH

Heater 2 movement lamp

Heater 1 key (top heater)

Heater 2 key (low heater)

Key to

execute arc

Reset, key for return

Key to execute

splicing

2. Parts for fusion spl

icing

Groove to install sleeve lauder

Illumination for night work

Y-axle camera

Lower electrode cover

Wind protector

V-BL

ver Fixed left fiber co

OCK L

Camera illumination

Top electrode cover

X re

Sleeve lauder

electrode

Fixed right

fiber cover

Groove to install sleeve lauder

Lower electrode

X-axle camera

Y reflector

-BLOCK Lever

V-BLOCK R

flector

Heater cover

Heater

Center heater

Cover close lever

Heater 2

Ⅳ. Using method

1. Power supply

The highly efficient built-in battery of S1 enables to use SI without attaching additional battery.

Charging the battery

If the specified charger is connected to “Charger” Jack on the left to the main unit and the AC cord to AC outlet, the charging LED lights up red, green and yellow in sequence and charging starts when the LED lights up red after about 0.5 second. The LED light turns green when charging is completed.

the chargin

should be continued for about 30

(After this

minutes.)

S1 adopted the floating charge system.

Power indicator LED

The LED light turns red→green→yellow

→off→red when minimum AC power is

on.

 When yellow LED blinks, disconnect the AC cord and connect

it again after ten minutes.

 Protective devices are built in the battery of S1(S-1B) and so

prevent over arc, over charge and overload. When these protection functions are performed, its power is automatically shut off. In this case, after ten seconds, connect the DC plug of the charger to “charger” jack on the left to S1 and then connect AC cord to the power outlet. And so, the shut-off will be canceled and charging begins.

AC operation

Connect the DC plug of the AC specified charger to “charger” jack on the left to S1. When normal AC voltage is supplied, the green light of the AC adapter turns on. Please use only the normal power and make sure more than 250V is not supplied. Connect the AC power cord of the charger to the AC outlet supplied with normal power.

The charging LED light blinks red → green → yellow in sequence.

The LED lights up red again when the charge i

supply is done. You may use the product.

s completed and normal power

Do not use a battery charger other th provided with the product. Doing s conditions such as fire.

DC operation with an external battery

Connect 12V car cigar-jack to “DC IN” jack on the left to S1 main unit. Only use the specified cord.

an the specified charger

o may cause hazardous

Large-capacity battery(S-SB) use

Have an optional large capacity battery(S-SB) installed on the lower part of S1 and connect the connection cord to “DC IN 12V” jack on the left part of S1.

Built-in battery use

Please make sure that there is more than 20% battery capacity for even a few connections.

At this time, charging does not work. Only use the specified voltage. simultaneously use the cigar-jack for the splicer and other products. The car battery could be overpowered.

(DC 12V car cigar-jack) Do not

Battery capacity check

 Battery remaining capacity can b part of the screen when

the product is in use.

e displayed on the right upper

Battery remaining

capacity display

(Monitor)

(5 bars)

(4 bars)

(3 bars)

(2 bars)

(1 bar)

(no bar)

Remaining capacity indicator

5 LED

4 LED

3 LED

2 LED

1 LED

1LED blinks

(LED)

remaining

capacity

80 ~ 100%

60 ~ 80%

40 ~ 60%

20~40%

10%

Within 5 %

(Immediate charge is needed)

Charging the battery

Connect DC cord of specified charger S-11 to “CHARGER” jack on the left part of large-capacity battery. Connect AC cord to the outlet with the appropriate AC voltage. The charging LED light blinks red → green → yellow in sequence and the LED lights up red again, which means charging has begun. It takes approximately 3 hours for the built-in battery and 6 hours for the large-capacity battery to be completely charged. Keep charging for buffing for about 30 minutes after the green

light is turned on.

Connect DC cord first and then AC cord to the battery at all times.

Ⅴ. Instructions for use

1. Function keys

s Power ON and OFF key. If you press the key, power is on, the

This i moni

tor is turned on and next square indicator lights up red. If you

press

it for about one second again, the lamp turns off and power

turns off.

is a key to move the cursor leftward. If you press this key on the

This home screen, the screen becomes dark. This key also controls the movement of optical fibers and camera focus in the passive mode.

more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

his is a key to move the cursor rightward. If you press this key on

(For

the home screen, the screen becomes bright. This key also controls the movement of optical fibers and camera focus in the passive mode. (For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.) If you press the key when s displayed on the right part of the menu screen, the

submenu is activated.

is a key to move the cursor upward.

This

key is used to select a motor in the passive mode.

This

(For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

This

is a key to move the cursor downward.

This

key is used to select a motor in the passive mode.

(For more details, refer to the passive mode menu.)

This is a key to go to the menu screen

This key is used to cancel your selection or to return to the previous screen.

This Enter key is used to complete Edit setting or go to the next step on the menu.

This key is to shut off power when the splicer is stopped by abnormal voltage or external shock.

Battery remaining capacity display key. If you press this key one time, battery remaining capacity LED lights up and then off one second later. This command key is to execute splicing. Next movement in the case of section operation

This key is used to cancel splicing or initialize the splice function.

This key is to convert the splicing screen. Each push converts the screen to X, Y and both X and Y screen.

This key is to execute arc in the passive splice or section movement splice. It is also used to execute additional arc.

This key operates the upper sleeve heater. When it is turned on, the left indicator lights up red.

2. Turning on S1

Monitor OPEN

Lightly hold the monitor center and lift it up as in picture.

If you press the key once again, the heater turns off.

This key operates the lower sleeve heater.

Monitor angle

The monitor viewing angle is adjustable for the convenience of the user.

Monitor ON

Press the POWER key about 0.5 second with the wind protector closed. Home screen is displayed when all motors are reset to their initial positions.

Monitor brightness

Set a value with leftward or rightward cursor key and press the ENTER key to change Monitor brightness.

Splice mode

Select a proper splice mode for exact splicing. The current splice mode is displayed on the home screen.

Home screen

Heater mode

Select a proper heater mode to heat protection sleeves. The current heater mode is displayed on the home screen.

Press MENU key on the home screen

3. Installing the protection sleeve lauder

to change the splice mode. The splice mode and heater mode are displayed on the main menu screen.

LCD brightness adjustment

Setting

Get out the protection sleeve lauder on the right to the wind protector and insert it into the left or right groove.

4. Cleaning optical fibers

Clean the optical fiber with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol. Dust in a protective sleeve may cause cut-off or attenuation.

5. Inserting optical fibers into protective sleeves

Push an optical fiber into a protective sleeve.

6. Cleaning and stripping optical fibers

Sleeve

Optical fiber

Strip about 4 cm of coating from the fiber end with a coating stripper. Clean the bare fiber by wiping it with a lint-free tissue soaked in alcohol.

순도가 99% 이상 되는 고품질의 알코올을 사용 하십시오.

7. Cleaving bare optical fibers

Place the bare fiber in the cleaver to give the desired cleave length.

Gently lower the cleaving lever. Now the fiber is cleaved.

Raise the cleaving lever and take out the fiber.

Remove the cut end of the fiber and throw away in a proper container.

For more details concerning the use of cleaver, refer to the cleaver instruction guide.

8. Placing the fiber in the splicer.

Open the wind protector and the fiber clamp holder.

Place the fiber between the V-

groove and the electrode.

V-Groove

Electrode

Have the ot

Hold the fib older.

Close the wi

 If the coating part of the fiber is bent, please have the bending part face the floor.  Please make sure that the end section of the prepared fiber is not bumped against anything.

er in place with your hands and then close the h

her end of the fiber placed as in .

nd protector.

9. Splicing procedures

You can observe the optical fiber by using the image processing system installed in Keyman S1. But your naked eyes are also necessary to inspect the monitor for more complete result of splicing.

Optical fibers placed in the splicer

move towards each other. Approaching fibers stop in the position exactly suitable for splicing after performing a cleaning arc. Then, the check-up process is conducted for the cleave angle, the state of the fiber end and dirt. If the measured angle is bigger than the limit value or if pieces of glass fiber are found, an error message is displayed on the screen.

The splicing process is automatically stopped. If an error message does not appear, please check the section state with your naked eyes based on the following. If the inspection result is one of the followings, remove the fibers from the splicer and replace fibers. This kind of general fault may cause poor splicing.

Inspected optical fibers are aligned in core-to-core or clad-to-clad form.

asured values of Offset for clad and core axles can be displayed on the screen.

 The splicer can be set to stop after checking the cleave angle. Doing so can make optical fibers not be aligned.  You can change the limit value for the cleave angle.  If you want to ignore the error message and go to the next step, press the SET key.  The cleave angle, clad axle Offset and core axle Offset can be set not to be displayed on the screen.

After the alignment of fibers, arc is performed for splicing.

Press the Arc key after the completed alignment in the case of step–by-step movement. Then, arc is performed.

The estimated splice loss value is displayed on the monitor after completed splicing. The loss value is affected by various error factors. The estimation of splice loss is based on factors with exact measurement such as MFD.

If the measured angle or the calculate

splice loss value is bigger than the preset limit value, an error message is

displayed on the screen. If an unusual condition is observed from spliced optical

fibers including too thick or thin fibers or bubbles on them, an error message is

also displayed. If an error message does not appear but the condition is

considered unusual with naked eyes, the repeat of the splicing process is highly

recommended.



In some cases, splice loss can be improved by additional re-arc. Press ARC key to perform an additional re-arc. The process to estimate splice

The splicing point may look larger or more expanded than

ther parts. This is not an abnormal condition and does not affect splice loss.  To change the estimated splice loss or the limit value of the cleave angle, refer to the manual.

loss and confirm splicing condition is conducted once again.

In some cases, splice loss can be even worsened by additional re-arc. You can set additional re-arc to OFF or limit the number of re-arc.

Increase in splice loss: cause and improving measures

symptom cause solution

Core axle

Off set

Core angle

Core modification

Core curve

Dust in the V-grooves and fiber holder chips

Bad condition of the ends of the fiber

Dust in the V-grooves and fiber holder chips

Bad condition of the ends of the fiber

Too low initial arc or too short arc time

Clean the V-grooves and fiber holder chips.

Check that the optical fiber cleaver is properly working.

Clean the V-grooves and fiber holder chips.

Check that the optical fiber cleaver is properly working.

Increase the initial ARC POWER and the initial arc time.

MFD discord

ignition

bubble

Too low ARC POWER

Bad condition of the ends of the fiber

Remaining dust after the cleaning of fibers or cleaning arc

Bad condition of the ends of the fiber

Too low initial arc or too short arc time

Too high initial arc or too long arc time

Increase ARC POWER and arc time

Check that the optical fiber cleaver is properly working.

Thoroughly clean the fibers or increase the cleaning arc time.

Check that the optical fiber cleaver is properly working.

Increase the initial ARC POWER and(or) the initial arc time.

Increase overlapping. separation

Decrease initial ARC POWER and(or) initial arc time.

thick

Too long optical fibers. Decrease overlapping

thin

line

Sometime multi-mo

s not affect splice properties such as splice loss or Proof

It doe

Improper ARC POWER Adjust ARC POWER

Adjust initial ARC POWER,

A few improper arc-affecting

initial arc time and

factors

overlapping.

Adjust initial ARC POWER,

A few improper arc-affecting

initial arc time and

factors

overlapping.

s a vertical line appears in the splice point during splicing de optical fibers or dissimilar fibers(with different diameter).

The storage of splicing results

The splicing result can be stored in the memory and the procedure is as follows.

After 2000

result is stored, 2001

result overwrites 1

result.

How to automatically store splicing results (notes are exceptional.)

Press SET key or RESET key or open the wind protector when the splice is completed, and splice results are automatically stored in the memory.

10. Removing spliced optical fibers

Open the lid of the tube heater.

Open the wind protector.

Grasp and hold the left fiber with the left hand at the edge of wind protector and open the lid of left fiber clamp holder.

Continuously hold the fiber at this reference point until it has been

Open the right fiber clamp holder.

properly loaded into the tube heater.

Grasp the right fiber, and remove the spliced fiber from the splicer.

11. Installing the protection sleeve in the sleeve heater

Have the right end of the protection sleeve placed at the Arrow of the sleeve heater. Slide the spliced fiber slowly to the right until the left hand reaches the edge of the tube heater. At this point,

sleeve is centered in the tube

the heater.

Ensure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice portion.

12. Heating the protection sleeve

Transfer the fiber with protection sleeve to the center of the tube heater.

Place the fiber with protection sleeve in the tube heater. Be sure to keep tension downwards on the fiber as it is placed, so that the tube heater lid can automatically close.

(The upper heater is only applied.)

 Ensure that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice point.  Ensure that the supporting bar in the sleeve is located downwards.

Press the HEAT key to start the heating cycle. When the heating process is completed, the HEAT LED

(red) turns off.

If the HEAT key is pressed during sleeve heating, the sleeve heating process is aborted.

Open the tube heater lids and remove the protected fiber from the tube heater. Apply only a small amount of tension to the fiber while removing it from the tube heater.

In isolated cases, the sleeve may stick to the bottom plate of the heater. If this happens, use a cotton swab to help remove the sleeve from the heater.

Visually inspect the finalized sleeve to verify no bubble or debris/dust is present in the sleeve.

Ⅵ. The maintenance of quality splice

1. Cleaning and inspection before spli

For the cleaning and maintenance

of important areas, refer to the following.

cing

Cleaning of V-grooves

Contaminants in V-grooves do not assure proper V-grooves must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned up even during its daily operation. To clean V-grooves, see the following.

Open the wind protector.

Brush the surface of the V-grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the remaining alcohol in the V-grooves with a dry clean cotton swab.

holding, resulting in high splice loss.

V-Groove

 Please be careful not to touch the electrodes.  Do not apply too much force when cl to the V-grooves.

If contaminants in V-grooves are not fully removed with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol, use the ends of cleaved optical fibers to remove them. Then, repeat the step 2.

eaning. It may cause damage

Cleaning of the fiber clamp holder

Contaminants in holder clamp chip do not assure proper holding, resulting in lowquality splicing. Holder clamp chip must be frequently inspected and regularly cleaned up even during its daily operation. To clean V-grooves, see the following.

Open the wind protector.

Clean the surface of holder clamp

chip

chip with a thin cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the remaining alcohol in holder clamp chip with a dry clean cotton swab.

Cleaning of the glass of wind protector

Contamination on the glass of wind protector reduces the transparency of light guide. If so, optical fiber core position becomes unclear, resulting in high splice loss. To clean the glass, take the following steps.

Clean the surface of the glass with a thin cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the remaining alcohol on the glass with a dry clean cotton swab. Clean the glass thoroughly so that there is no line or stain.

Cleaning of the optical fiber cleaver

Contamination of a blade or a clamping pad of the fiber cleaver lowers the performance of the cleaver and contamination of the fiber surface or ends may cause high splice loss. To prevent this, it is necessary to clean blades and clamping pads with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

2. Regular inspection and cleaning

Regular inspection and cleaning are required to maintain high-quality splice.

Cleaning of the object lenses

Contamination on the surface of the lens makes it difficult to recognize the fiber core position, resulting in high splice loss. If this happens, the splicer fails to work properly. To prevent this, clean two object lenses at regular intervals. If you don’t, dust will accumulate and it will be impossible to remove it. Cleaning process of the lenses is as follows.

Turn off the splicer before cleaning the object lenses.

Gently wipe the lenses alcohol in a circular motion starting fro Remove remaining alcohol on the glass w

 Remove the electrodes before c  Be careful not to reach the end of lenses.

The lens surface should be clean and there should be no line and stain.

Turn on the power and check whether there is no line and stain. Press the X/Y key to change the screen and inspect the surface of the lens.

(X-axle and Y-axle) with a cotton swab moistened with

m the center to the rest of the surface.

ith dry clean cotton.

leaning the object lenses.

the electrode while cleaning the

Replacement of the glass of wind protector

If the fiber image is not clear enough, or the stain remains even after the clean-up, replace the glass.

Turn off the splicer.

Open the wind protector. Remove the glass with a cross-head screwdriver. Take care of the spring on the back when removing.

Take out the shaft pin inserted in the glass and reinsert it in the new glass. Assemble it in the reverse order of disassembly.

Please be cautious not to lose the

Clean the glass.

Turn on the power and confirm that there is no line and stain. Press the X/Y key to change the screen and inspect the surface of the lens.

ring.

nfirm that the glass is properly

Co replaced. If not so, optical fiber can not be exactly observed.

Spring insertion part

Shaft pin

Blade position adjustment

If the cleaver fails to work properly, rotate the blade 1/16th of a turn to replace the worn out blade position with a sharp blade position. To rotate the blade, see the following.

Loosen the wrench bolt a little on the right of the cleaver with the hex wrench on the lower part of the cleaver.

Rotate the circular blade to change the position with a cotton swab.

(Adjust it to have the blade number face up.)

en the wench bolt on the right of the cleaver.

Tight

Be careful not to touch the blade when rotating it. Use a thin cotton swab for an easy and safe adjustment.

Replace the hex wrench in its original position.

To replace the blade, see the operation manual of the cleaver.

Blad ent

e replacem

If the 16 positions of the blade are all worn out, replace the blade.

Ⅶ. Main Menu

1. Select Splice mode

The optical splice setting for the exact optical fiber assembly comprises the splicing factors described below. These factors are dependent on optical fiber assembly and the difference in optical fibers.

 A factor to adjust arc/heating  A factor to calculate estimated loss  A factor to adjust fiber alignment and splicing process  The limit value for an error message

These splicing factors are already stored in the fusion splicer. They are stored in the database and can be used by coping in the user program. They can also be edited for exact fiber assembly.

Database

Splice Mode Details

In this mode, the core profile of the fiber is observed and optical fibers are automatically spliced.

AUTO

DS Mode for splicing DS fiber. MFD is 7~9um near 1550nm wavelength.

Mode for splicing the basic single mode fiber. MFD is 9~10um at 1310nm wavelength.

Mode for splicing NZDS fiber. MFD is 9~10um at 1550nm wavelength. It can also splice WDM fiber.

Mode for splicing the multimode fiber. Core diameter: 50.0 ~ 62.5um

The key point of AUTO mode

 NZDS optical fiber is spliced through the basic NZDS splice mode. But for the best results, the optimal splice mode suitable for NZDS fiber is recommended. It is because of the nature of the fiber.

AT1/AT2 Attenuation splice

Others are not mentioned above and stored in the database of the splicer.

OTHERS

New splice modes will be added continuously. For more information concerning recent new modes, contact Ilsintech(Inc.)

Selecting a splice mode

Select a splice mode suitable for the prepared optical fiber.

Press the menu key in ready, pause 1, pause 2 or finish state, and the splice menu

Ready

Home screen

appears. Select the Splice Mode menu, and Selec Splice

Sele arrow key and press the ENTER key.

Mode appears.

ct a splice mode using the up or down

To end Select Splice Mode, press the ESC key.

Splice mode menu screen

Setting

Splice mode setting screen

Setting

Creation or deletion of a splice mode

How to create a splice mode

Nine splice modes are originally stored in the splicer and other modes are displayed as blank.

Select “BLANK” from Select Splice Mode and press the right arrow and the ENTER key. Fiber types appear. Select a splice mode to copy and press the ENTER key twice to execute. Press the ESC key after confirming the fiber type in the selected splice mode.

How to delete a splice mode

Select “BLANK” from [Select Splice Mode]

Select splice mode

setting

A splice mode can be deleted. To delete it,

refer to the following.

Select the splice mode you want to choose and press the right cursor to move to the splice mode Edit menu. Press the ENTER key to select the fiber type.

Select “0:BLANK” and press the ENTER key for execution.

Mode number 1~9 can not be deleted. Mode number 1 is automatically selected after the splice mode deletion.

Select “fiber type” in [Edit]

Edit

Mode deleted

Reference or splice mode edit

Splice factors in each splice mode can be modified. ARC POWER and arc time, above all, are the most important factors, and to edit the two factors, refer to the following.

Move the cursor to change the splice mode on Edit Mode menu. Press the right arrow to display Edit Mode.

Move the cursor using the up or down arrow to change the factors.

Press the ENTER key to select the factors. ust their value. Press the ENTER key to

Select the edit mode

Edit mode

Press the left or right arrow to adj

store the adjusted value.

Below is the list of splice factors for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes.

For easy operation, a limited number of factors described below are displayed on the screen in the SM, DS, MM or NZ mode. Additional factors not mentioned below are set to proper values in the production process.

Factors details

The list of splice modes stored in the database is displayed. The

Fiber type

chosen splice mode among them is copied in the selected mode in the user program area.

Mode Title 1 The title of the Mode Title is expressed in 11 characters.

More details about the Mode Title are expressed in 11 characters.

Mode Title 2

The title is displayed in the splice edit mode.

If the cleave limit of the left or right fiber end is bigger than the

Cleave Limit

selected limit value

(cleave Limit), an error message is displayed.

If the estimated splice loss exceeds the selected limit value (loss

Loss Limit

value), an error message appears.

Arc Power Arc Power is set in accordance with each mode.

Arc time is set in accordance with each mode. It is automatically

Arc time

set in accordance with fiber type when the AUTO mode is selected.

Cleaning arc burns dust on the fiber surface even in a short time

Cleaning time

of arc. The duration of cleaning arc can be affected by this factor.

In isolated cases, splice loss can be improved by additional re-arc.

Re-arc time

The duration of additional arc can be affected by this factor.

Splice edit mode

The splice mode edit enables users to set various splice modes and use them in a proper way in their working conditions. Instructions for using various parameters and their functions are described below.

Parameter Description

The list of splice modes stored in the splicer database appears on

Fiber type

the screen. The user selects a proper mode to use. It is utilized in using the edit function by copying a similar mode from the splice modes stored in the database.

Mode title 1

Mode title 2

Alignment

Focus-L

Focus-R

ECF

Auto power

Proof test

Mode title 1 expresses the splice mode in maximum 11 characters.

Mode title 2 expresses the splice mode in details in maximum 11 characters. Mode title 2 can be found in the [Splice mode] menu.

It sets the method of fiber alignment.

“Core”: optical fibers are aligned to core position on both sides. “Clad”: fibers are aligned to the Gap set Position of clad.

It sets the focus during the fiber observation. A focal plane moves towards the core due to numerical value increase and the focal plane moves against the core due to numerical value decrease. “AUTO” focus setting is recommended. The left fiber and the right fiber are focused respectively and it is possible even when different fibers are spliced.

When aligning optical fibers by using the ECF function, it sets the axial offset.

The most fiber is aligned to the core center and the less errors are, the most the effect of ARC POWER is.

If [Proof test] is set to “ON”, the test is conducted by opening the wind protector after splicing or pressing the SET key.

Cleave Limit

Loss Limit

Fiber Angle Limit

Cleaning arc time

It sets the error range of cleave angle. If at least one out of the measured left and right cleave angles exceeds the error range, an error message appears.

It sets the error range of estimated loss. If the estimated loss exceeds the error range, an error message appears.

If the bending of the two spliced fibers exceeds the preset limit, an error message appears.

When the section gap between fibers is set, a short arc is

conducted to remove fine dust on the fiber surface. The execution time of cleaning arc is set in this domain.

Gap

Gap set Position

Prefuse POWER

Prefuse

time

Overlap

It sets the section gap between left and right during alignment and initial arc.

It sets the position of the fiber to splice at the center of arc. If the MFD values of left and right fibers are different, splice the fiber with the smaller value. Splice loss can be improved by transferring the gap setting position from the arc center to the bigger MFD fiber.

It sets a span of time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as the initial ARC POWER. In this point, if initial ARC POWER value is low, the section angle of the fiber can be bad, resulting in an axial offset. If the value is too high, the fiber can be burning or become round, causing the deterioration of splice loss.

It sets a span of time from the start of arc to fiber proceeding as the initial arc time. Long [initial arc time] means high [initial ARC POWER].

It sets the overlapping of fiber in the amount fiber advancing. If [initial ARC POWER] is weak or [initial arc time] is short, make the [overlap] setting somewhat small. In opposite cases, make the setting somewhat big.

ARC1 POWER

Arc1 time

ARC2 POWER

Arc 2 time

Arc ON - Time

Arc OFF - Time

A major arc can be adjusted in two steps. The first step of arc is ARC POWER 1 and the second step is ARC POWER 2. ARC POWER 1 is set in this domain.

It sets the time of ARC POWER 1.

ARC POWER 2 is the second step. ARC POWER 2 is set in this domain.

It sets the time of ARC POWER 2. In general, [ARC2 Time] is set to “OFF.” It is possible to set a very long arc time, but if the arc time 1 or 2 is more than 30 seconds, the arc unit can be damaged.

It sets the ARC POWER to ON and OFF one after the other as ARC POWER 2 is being arced. “ON” time of ARC POWER 2 is set in this domain. Have arc time set to ON always for a re-arc.

It sets the arc time OFF of ARC POWER 2. When the arc of ARC POWER 2 is stopped in isolated cases, re-arc may also be stopped. If continuous re-arc is needed, set this parameter to “OFF.”

Re-arc time

Taper splice

It sets re-arc time. It automatically sets re-ARC POWER in the [splice mode edit] menu to arc the same amount as [ARC POWER 2]. If ARC POWER 2 is set to ON and OFF, re- arc is automatically set to ON and OFF.

Thin fibers increase splice loss in isolated cases. This taper function is set to “ON.” Taper shape is determined by these three parameters.

Taper Wait

Taper Speed

Taper time

Estimation mode

MFD - Left

MFD - Right

Offset

Core Step

Core curve

MFD Mismatch

It designates a span of time from the end of the fiber advancing amount to the start of taper.

It designates the taper speed of the fiber.

It designates the taper time of the fiber.

“OFF”, “”Core” or “Clad” Selects “Clad” when splicing MMF. Selects one of these splice loss estimation modes.

It sets the MFD value of the left or right. Estimated splice loss values for both the left MFD and the right MFD have to be calculated.

The sum of the first measured splice loss value and increased loss. If special optical fibers or other optical fibers are spliced, high splice loss can occur even under the optimal conditions. The minimum value of the actual loss should be set in order to match the estimated splice loss with the actual loss,

Core Step, core curve and MFD fault affect splice loss. If the estimation mode is set to “OFF” or “Clad,” Core step, core curve and MFD fault are automatically set to “OFF.” In the case of the estimated splice of the optical fiber splicing considered to be sure, it has to be adjusted. It has to be adjusted by using core alignment advancing, core curve and MFD fault.

How to insert mode title / note / password

Select a mode title / note / password, and the letter list is displayed below.

Attenuation splice mode

Attenuation splice mode is a mode that splices optical an axial deviation to attenuate the splice focus.

Select the desired text moving the cursor and press the ENTER key to input.

If the text input is completed, move to [finish] by moving the cursor and press the ENTER key to finish. If an exact password is inserted, password insertion is displayed on the next screen. If an inexact password is inserted, message from the previous password is displayed and the screen returns to the previous one.

fibers by intentionally giving

At least one of “AT1(SM)”, “AT1(DS)”, “AT2(SM)”, “AT2(DS)” and “AT2(MM)” is selected.

[AT1] mode

[AT1] splices optical fiber by intentionally using the Offset o [AT1] displays the estimated splice loss value. But the value is not accurate and it is only for reference. It is recommended to use Power Meta to measure the exact splice loss value.

f core axle.

2. Select Heater Mode

Heater Mode has 12 changeable heater modes. Select the most proper heater mode before using protection sleeves.

The type of a protection sleeve makes the best use of the tube heating system. In this mode, the user can see the reference from the database. The user can copy and edit proper one to put into the user program and also can edit it in the user program mode.

Database

parameter Description

S-160

S-140

34mmA A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves

25mmA A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves

20mmA A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves

40mmB A mode to heat standard 40mm macro sleeves

34mmB A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves

25mmB A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves

20mmB A mode to heat standard 20mm macro sleeves

45mmC

34mmC A mode to heat standard 34mm macro sleeves

25mmC A mode to heat standard 25mm macro sleeves

A mode to heat standard 60mm sleeves. Ilsintech S-160

A mode to heat standard 40mm sleeves. Ilsintech S-140

A mode to heat standard 45mm macro sleeves

Selecting heater mode

Select a heater mode most suitable for the optical fiber protection sleeve to use.

Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Main menu], and [Select Heater Mode] is displayed.

Select a heater mode using the key,

and press the ENTER key.

Edit heater mode

Select [Select Heater Mode] in

[Splice menu]

Select heater mode

select

Edit or change the tube heater state stored in the h

Select Edit Mode in [Select Heater Mode] menu using the cursor. Press and [Edit Mode] is

displayed.

Move to the parameter to change using

and press the ENTER key.

Move to the mode to use using And press the ENTER key.

eater mode.

[Select Heater Mode]

Heater mode menu edit

Parameters description

• sleeve type setting

Sleeve type

Mode title 1

• The list of all heater modes is displayed.

• The user can copy the wanted program mode or select it from the list.

• heater mode title is displayed on right lower side of the screen during splicing and heating.

• the maximum number of letters: 5

Mode title 2

Heater Control

LONG

Heat time

Heat temperature

• describe the heater mode on [sleeve type] screen.

• the maximum number of letters: 13

• set the order of heater Control LONG

• LONG 1: use 60mm protection sleeves

• LONG 2: use 60mm protection sleeves even for 8mm-cleaved and Ny-coated optical fibers

• MIDDLE: use 40mm protection sleeves

• MICRO 1: use micro sleeves for the fiber which has a outer diameter of 900㎛.

• MICRO 2: 34mm micro sleeves or a little long sleeves

• MICRO 3: 34mm micro sleeves or a little short sleeves

• set heating time.

Heating time is automatically controlled according to the air

• and ambient temperature. Heating time may be longer or shorter than the set value as [heat time].

• Set heater temperature.

• Ny-coated optical fibers are used with cleaved 8mm and Ny coating fibers are used as [heater temperature] is raised over

℃.

190

Finish temperature

 Set the temperature below 180℃ when heating standard sleeves.  At high temperature(over 150℃), do not set heating time to more than

120 seconds.

 Please set the temperature below 150℃ when you use it in a row.

• Set finish temperature.

• The sleeve may be removed after the heating is finished.

• [Caution] In the case of higher finish temperature, a buzzer sounds before the sleeve is not cooled. When the sleeve is removed from the tube heater at over 100 optical fiber at the splice point may be pressured and modified.

℃, the remaining

3. ARC CALIBLATION

ARC POWER can be adjusted according to the change in air temperature, humidity and pressure. The sensor for temperature, humidity and pressure makes it possible to calibrate Arc Power properly in accordance with surrounding conditions. The change in ARC POWER caused by the electrode wear and fiber splicing is not automatically adjusted. The central axle may move left or right during the arc. In this case, ARC CALIBLATION is necessary since the splice position of the fiber can be changed.

Operating procedures

[Arc Calibration] is a function to change a arc voltage “factor” value and the factor value is used in operation program for all

splices. In addition, the changed in the splice mode.

calibration value of arc power cannot be

Select [

ARC CALIBLATION] in [splice menu], and the screen for ARC

CALIBLATION appears.

Place prepared optical fiber in the splicer.

 In general SM or DS fiber is used for arc calibration.  Optical fiber is used for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber

surface can affect

Press the ENTER key. It is executed as follows.

rc is perf

A ormed after the fiber alignment, and the capacity is adjusted according t

The initial cleave angle is not related to the parameter, “cleave loss.” It can be independently set for arc capacity adjustment.

o arc condition.

arc calibration.

After the measurement is completed, the result such as the following is displayed on the screen.

“Test Finish” message

This message means that arc voltage

calibration and splice position are successfully completed. Press the Esc key

to finish this function.

“Test Again” message

This message means that arc voltage

calibration and splice position are completed but there has been too much

change in the set value between before and

calibration. So, the re-execution of arc

after power is needed. Close the wind protector and p

ress . Prepare the fiber again and reexecute Arc Power. Even if the calibration is not completed, you can press the Esc key to

Select [Arc Calibration] in [Splice menu].

Arc Calibration

Arc Calibration Finish

finish.

In some required before successful completion or “Test Finish” message is displayed. If no such message is displayed even after a series of re-arc, it can be considered almost completed.

cases, a set of re-arc is

4. Splice Option

This function can set general parameters of all modes for splicing and tube heater operation.

Select [Splice Option] in [Main menu]. Splice composition menu is displayed.

You can change and select some parameters.

Select th and select using the ENTER key.

e desired value using

Menu setting

Parameters Description

Select [Splice Option] in [Main menu].

Splice setting

Auto start

Pause 1

Pause 2

Cleave angle

Axle Offset

Set “Auto start” to “ON,” and auto splice operation is performed. Place optical fiber in the splicer and close the wind protector, and the splice procedure is automatically started.

If “Pause 1” is set to “ON,” splicing is halted after the fiber gap adjustment is completed. Press the SET button, and splice operation is conducted. The cleave angle is displayed during the pause.

If “Pause 2” is set to “ON,” splicing is halted after optical fibers are aligned. Arc splicing begins when the Arc button is pressed.

Data display

If it is set to “ON,” the cleave angle of the left and right fiber is measured and displayed on the screen.

If it is set to “ON,” the results on alignment Offset of the core and clad are displayed on the screen.

5. Splice memory

The memory of this splicer can store more than 2000 splice results. The purpose of data storage is to store the result in the splice mode without relying on other things.

Data Display

Splice results stored in the memory can be displayed. Stored results can be added and edited.

Data stor down

Select [Splice Memory] in [Main menu].

Select [Data Display]. Then select a wanted item from the displayed splice memory and press the ENTER key.

Designate a memory number according to the following procedures.

ed in the memory can be

loaded using PC.

Select [Splice Memory] in [Main menu]

Splice result setting

 Move the cursor to the data memory

number to display and press the ENTER key.

 If is pressed, [move to ~] is

opened. Designate the memory number and press the ENTER key. Press the ENTER key when the data is displayed.

The splice result data is displayed.

Clearing Memory

The splice results stored in the memory can be cleared partially or completely.

Select [Clear Memory] in [Splice Memory], and the [Clear Memory] menu appears.

CLEAR ALL DATA

Move to [CLEAR ALL DATA] and press the ENTER key. The selection window of “Yes” or “No” appears.

Press the ENTER key once again, and all splice results are cleared.

CLEAR PART DATA

Move to [CLEAR PART DATA] and press the ENTER key for the [CLEAR PART DATA] screen.

Select the desired range (memory start and finish numbers) using

and press the ENTER key. The selected data is deleted. The

next data moves up to replace the deleted empty space.

Select [SPLICE MEMORY].

Ⅷ. Sub menu

This Sub Menu is divided into details. Each detailed function menu can change the motions of the splicer.

Press the Menu key and move to the Sub Menu using the cursor.

Select and change each condition.

1. Language

Screen position change operation

Select language on the Sub Menu screen and press and language state is displayed. Move the cursor to select and press and the chosen language is activated.

2. Power Save

The power saving function is important for energy preservation. If the battery pack is used without the power saving function set, the number of splicing gets decreased. For that reason, the power saving function is recommended. The power saving function setting is as follows.

Power Save

Select [Power save] in [SUB menu]

Put the power supply unit in the splicer and turn on the power.

When using the power supply unit, select the power saving function displayed in the control menu of the screen.

Adjust Power-Save values for the monitor and the splicer.

절전 메뉴

Terms Description

Monitor Shut

Down

Splicer Shut

Down

If the splicer is not used for a certain span of time, LCD monitor is supposed to be automatically turned off. Please set this function

using the battery.

when At this time, if is pressed, LCD monitor is turned on.

If the splicer is not used for a certain span of time, it is supposed to be automatically turned off.

3. Menu Lock

Select Menu Lock in [Sub Menu] and

press the Enter key.

Select Password Lock From and press the [ENTER] key, and the password input screen is displayed. Select letters to create your password using the cursor and move the cursor to Finish and press the [ENTER] key. Now you can set or cancel the menu lock function. If the password lock is set, the following cannot be changed.

The initial password is set to [0000].

Select Splicer Mode and press and the menu to set or cancel the splicer mode lock appears. If “yes” is selected, a warning window saying “Password Locked” is displayed when you try to change a splice mode set value. You cannot change the value.

If you select Heater Mode, you can choose to set or cancel the heater mode lock. If you select “yes,” you can not change a heater mode set value.

If you select Splice Results, you can choose to set or cancel splice results lock. If you select “yes,” you can not clear splice results.

If Password Lock From is set to “yes” and Mode lock is not set to “yes,” lock function does not work.

4. Other Option

Other Option in Sub Menu provides information the

on other functions including

setting method.

If you select System Settings, you can change password and buzzer sound.

Please remember the password. If you forget it, you have to send the splicer to the factory for maintenance.

If you select Electrode menu, you can confirm the arc number and the warning set indicating electrode replacement.

Program Version menu enables you to confirm the input program version.

If you select Arc Calibration, you can set the angle limit when calibrating arc power.

Ⅸ. Aux menu

1. Replace Electrodes

As the splicer is used, the electrode is worn out and silica oxidized substances are accumulated. Therefore, regular cleaning is needed. It is recommended to replace the electrodes after approximately 2,000 arcs. A message indicating the electrode replacement appears after more than 2,000 arcs. If this happens, turn off the splicer and replace the electrodes. Not doing so may result in high splice loss and deterioration of the splice point.

Replacement procedures

Turn off the splicer.

Open the electrode cover.

Loosen the electrode retainer screw and remove the electrode.

Wipe the new electrode with cotton pad soaked with alcohol and then install it.

(i) Install the electrode in the V-groove of the base. (ii) Tighten the screw. (iii) Close the electrode cover.

 Be careful not to give damage to the electrode while replacing it.  Tighten the screw while pressing the electrode retainer in the

exact position.

Turn on the splicer and press the [ENTER] key after preparing optical fiber. Perform an arc repeatedly about 4 times to make the electrodes stable after the arc calibration.

If the arc is completed, repeat the arc calibration until the message saying “Text Finish” appears.

2. STABILZE ELECTRONODES

Sometimes, arc power becomes unstable due to surrounding conditions, increasing splice loss. It takes a long time to stabilize arc power when the splicer is at too low or high positions. With this in mind, continue to calibrate arc power until the electrode in the case gets stabilized. “TEST FINISH” message appears when completed, which means that [Arc Calibration] has successfully been performed.

Procedures

Select [Stabilize Electrodes] menu.

Place the fiber into the splicer for splicing.

Press the ENTER key to execute the electrode stabilization process.

When [ARC CALIBLATION] is completed, the stabilization process is also ended.

3. CLEAR ARC COUNT

This function deletes the arc number.

Select [Clear Arc Count].

Select “yes” and press the ENTER key to clear the arc number.

Perform this function after “electrode replacement” is completed.

4. SET CALENDER

This function sets the time and date to store in

Procedures

the splicer.

Select [SET CALENDER] menu.

When year/month/day and time is displayed, move the cursor using and , and change the number using nd

a .

Press the ENTER key when the date setting is completed. And the setting value is stored.

5. SENSOR VALUE

The current temperature, pressure, humidity and battery voltage are displayed by various Sensors.

X. Error messages

1. FIBER DIRTY

This error message appears when foreign substance on the prepared fiber exceeds the allowable level.

⇒ Clean the fiber completely and reset it.

2. REPLACE POSITION

This error message appears when the fiber is not

placed at the central position between the electrode and the V-Groove or when a contaminated.

⇒ Press the Reset key and reset the fiber at the center between the electrode and the VGroove. ⇒ Check and remove the contaminants on the lens and moving mirror.

3. Too Long Fiber

This error message appears when the fiber is set near th or mirror gets contaminated, or LED lighting is dark.

⇒ Press the Reset key and reset the fiber. Remove the contaminants on the lens and moving mirror ⇒ If an error is confirmed by LED check up, refer to Ilsintech(Inc.).

n object lens or mirror gets

e electrode, an object lens

4. FIBER OVER ANGLE

This error message appears when the measured cleave angle of the fiber exceeds the limit value of the angle.

⇒Check the condition of the cleaver and reset the fiber. ⇒Check the limit value of the cleave angle.

5. LOSS LIMIT OVER

This error message appears when the estimated loss limit exceeds its limit value.

⇒ Check the limit value of the loss rate.

6. FIBER THIN ERROR

This error message appears when the splice point of the fiber is thinner than the allowable level.

⇒ Shorten the drawing length of taper splice. ⇒ Check whether arc power is too large or arc time is too long.

7. FIBER THICK ERROR

This error message appears when the splice point of the fiber is thicker than the allowable level.

⇒ Reduce the overlapping set value. ⇒ Check whether arc power is small or whether arc time is short.

8. CORE BUBBLE

This error message appears when a bubble or a spot occurs at the splice point after splicing.

⇒ Check the fiber cleaver. ⇒ Clean the V-Groove. ⇒ Check the electrodes.

Ⅺ. Solutions to splicing problems

If the loss limit is higher than expected after splicing or abnormal splice operation is found, take proper measures according to the following.

1. High loss Limit

Dust or foreign substance may cause poor splicing.

∙ Clean the fiber surface completely. ∙ Do not clean the fiber after cleaving not to make the fiber section exposed to

dust.

∙ Do not push the fiber into the V-Groove while setting it.

Foreign substance in the V-Groove prevents proper alignment.

∙ Keep the V-Groove and the fiber holder clean always.

Poor condition of the electrode

∙ Replace the electrode if it is worn or dirty, or its end is bent.

Improper ARC POWER or arc time

∙ Check arc power and arc time and reset it to a proper value. The set value

in the initial menu is the most proper set value.

Improper splice mode

∙ Check whether the selected splice mode is suitable for the fiber.

2. Abnormal splice operation

Alignment process is repeated.

∙ Open the wind protector and close it again. ∙

If an error occurs when the wind protector is opened, press the Reset

button and turn off the splicer and contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

TOO LONG FIBER error is repeated.

∙ Reset and turn off the splicer and contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

Ⅻ. Other Menus

1. Diagnostic Test

A simple diagnostic test can be conducted for all functions of Keyman S1. This test provides information on whether the splicer is properly working.

Procedures

Place optical cable in the splicer and select [Diagnostic test] in the menu. Inspect the following.

Inspection item Description

1 LED Check Inspects LED brightness.

2 Motor Check Inspects each motor operation.

Dust Check

If all inspections are completed, the results are displayed on the screen. If the dust inspection gives bad results, clean object lenses. If foreign substance is not completely removed by cleaning, it is likely that there is a problem with optical transmission path. In this case, contact Ilsintech(Inc.). Dust inspection and LED inspection can be found in [Other Menus].

、

Inspects whether dust or foreign substance exists on the fiber.

2. Dust check

The optical fiber is observed through the image processing. Dust or pollutants on a camera, a lens or the glass of wind protector can prevent fiber observation, resulting in

poor splice result. This function inspects the optical path for pollutants

and determines whether the pollutants can have an adverse effect on splicing.

Procedures

Select [Dust Check] in [Other Menu].

If the fiber is placed in the splicer, remove it and press the ENTER key. The splicer starts the inspection.

If “ERROR” is displayed, clean the object lenses and the glass of wind protector and perform [Dust Check] once again. For cleaning procedures, see “Splice quality maintenance.”

Press the Esc key to finish the dust inspection.

If dust remains on the glass or object lens even after cleaning, contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

3. Motor Drive

Six motors in the splicer can be operated in the passive mode. In addition, a motor can be operated by calling this menu in [Pause 1] and [Pause2] during the splicing process.

Select [Motor Check].

Select the desired motor using the

The selected motor name is displayed on the upper side of the screen.

Operate the motor the way you want using the or key.

key.

Motor

ZL/ZR The fiber moves backward. The fiber moves forward.

X/Y The fiber moves downward. The fiber moves upward.

X CAM Y CAM

The lens moves away from the fiber.

The lens moves towards the fiber.

4. Maintenance Information

Select [Maintenance Information], and the following is displayed.

Parameter Description

Produce Displays the manufacturing date of the splicer(year, month, day)

Displays the arc number after an electrode is replaced.

Electric number

Total Electric

number

Last maintenance Displays the date of the last maintenance work.

Next maintenance Displays the date of next maintenance work.

If [Clear Arc Count] in [Aux Menu] is executed, the number is initialized to ‘0’.

Displays the total arc number of the fusion splicer.

Ⅼ. Q & A

1. Power supply

The splicer fails to turn off when the power button is pressed.

Press the button about 1 second.

Fully charged battery pack does not allow a number of splicing processes.

If [Power Save] is not in use, power consumption is big. See [Power Save] and properly use the power at all times. If the battery pack is deposited for a long time, charge it again. If its use period is over, install new one. Since a battery pack is operated by using chemical reactions, power is low at low temperature conditions and rapidly decreases particularly at sub-zero temperature. In addition, battery’s power consumption gets fast because the splice consumption current increases at high altitude. If the battery pack is not fully charged, refer to the following.

“Red” LED of the AC charger blinks during recharging the battery.

Disconnect the AC power cord and reconnect it about 10~15 seconds later. This can happen when charging at too-high air temperature(over 40℃) or exposed directly to the sun. This also happens when there is a defect in the battery pack or its use period is over. If the LED still blinks after installing a new battery pack, contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

LED fails to turn on during charging.

Disconnect the AC power cord and connect the DC cord to the charging jack. Connect the AC power cord again about 10~15 seconds later. The charging LED lights up red→green→yellow→OFF→red and the charging process begins.

The battery indicator does not show charge status.

Charge the battery.

When charging, first connect the DC jack and confirm AC power.

The battery indicator fails to properly show charge status.

The battery indicator is only a reference. If the battery indicator fails to work properly, this can happen.

2. Splice operation

An error message appears on the screen.

Refer to [Error message list]

Unstable splice loss/high splice loss

To clean the V-groove, the fiber clamp holder, the glass of wind protector and object lenses, see [Splice Quality Maintenance]. Refer to [Replace Electrodes] and replace the electrodes. Refer to “high estimated loss” section of [Error Message List]. If the fiber is bent or twisted, place the fiber with the bent or twisted part facing up. Splice loss is affected by cleave angle, arc condition and clean or dirt condition of the fiber. If the splice loss remains high or unstable after taking the measures described above, please contact Ilsintech(Inc.) The splicer requires regular, annual maintenance to keep splice quality.

Check the splice procedures.

See [Splice Procedures].

The monitor turns off all of a sudden.

Press the Enter key and check Power-saving menu.

The splicer turns off all of a sudden.

Turn on the splicer again and check Power-Save menu.

How to change the error limit value for cleave angle, splice loss and fiber angle.

See [Splice Mode Edit].

An error message can be ignored.

See [Additional splice functions].

Arc power and arc time can not be changed.

ARC POWER and arc time can not be changed in SM, NZ, MM or Auto Mode. If [ARC CALIBLATION] is performed, proper ARC POWER is maintained in those modes. If performed in other modes, it is automatically set to prevent ARC POWER and arc time from changing.

How to set Pause

See [Splice Option].

How to display cleave angle, fiber angle and core/clad deviations

See [Splice Option].

The difference between the estimated splice loss and the measured splice loss

The estimated splice loss as calculated loss is only a reference. Optical parts of the splicer should be clean. Adjust [MFD-left] and [MFD-right] when splicing special fiber. Adjust [Minimum loss] and [MFD difference] when splicing different kinds of fibers. To set parameters, refer to parameter-setting section of other splice modes stored in the database domain.

If a special mode is used, re-arc is ON/OFF arc.

Set [ARC POWER 2 ON Time] to 500 and [ARC POWER 2 OFF Time] to “OFF”. Refer to [Splice Edit Mode].

3. Tube heater operation

Fiber protection sleeves fail to shrink completely.

Increase heating time. See [Heater Edit Mode].

The heater is overheated.

Press the Heater key to stop the operation and turn off the splicer. Then contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

A fiber protection sleeve remains on the heating plate after shrinking.

Please use a cotton swab or a similar tool to push or remove the sleeve.

How to initialize heating conditions of the heater mode

See [Heater Edit Mode].

How to cancel the heating process

The heating process can not be canceled by the RESET key. Press the HEAT key twice to cancel it.

4. Management

Check whether the function list can be locked.

Refer to [Menu Lock].

How to lock “splice” or “edit” of splicing or heater mode

Refer to [Menu Lock].

If you forget the password

Please contact Ilsintech(Inc.).

5. Other settings

Repeatedly perform [Arc Calibration] function until “Test Finish” is displayed.

The splicer requires extensive calibration when the electrodes are replaced or surrounding conditions go through a considerable change.

“Test Finish” message does not appear even after [Arc Calibration] is repeatedly

erformed.

Execute [Stabilize Electrodes] function on [Maintenance menu]. If “Test Finish” message is not displayed yet, replace the electrodes by using [Replace Electrodes] function.

Arc power does not change after [Arc Calibration].

Internal factors are adjusted by ARC POWER. The ARC POWER displayed in each splice mode does not change. Adjusting results affect every splice mode. Please keep this in mind as a reference.

C. PC Program set up

1. PC Program set up procedure of XP

Download FT Driver at your PC.

Connect Fusion splicer and PC by using USB.

Check & Install “USB Serial Port”.

Choose “Install from a list or specific location(Advanced)”, and click the next button.

Choose the "Search for the best driver in these locations” in menu, click “Include this location in the search” in menu and choose the saved location of FTDRIVER in Browse.

Click the finish button.

“When USB Serial Converter Driver” is installed, “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be appeared again.

Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and click “Include this location in the search”, and choose the saved location of FTDRIVER in Browse.

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Click the Finish button and USB Serial Port installation is completed.

Click [My computer ] ton, choose properties. and then press right but

Click [hardware] folder in system registered information window, and then click

Device Manager] folder.

Click [port(COM and LPT)] in operator window, and choose “USB Serial Port” folder.

Take [ Port Se and set “115200”.

ttings] folder in USB Serial Port window,

Click “Advanced Settings for COMx” folder in the bottom of window and then Go to “COM Port Number”. Take your wanted port in COM3 ~ COM10 and then click “O.K” for confirmation.

Execute S1 splicer program, and choose COMx Port same as in Advanced Settings for COMx window.

Click “open” ll be displayed below.

and execute “Start Receive”, then statue bar wi as

When splice data is transmitted to PC, it is shown as the order of date and time at <Splice Results> window. When you click, a certain data, the detailed data is shown at <Detail Display> window. Document file(S1.txt) of splice result will be created in the relevant [folder] or [desktop] which is installed with S1 splicer program.

Ⅾ. Warranty period and contact address

1. Warranty period and limitation

Ilsintech(Inc.) provides free repair service for the purchased product if it fails to work

properly for a period of one year from the date of delivery.

Regardless of the warranty period, this limited warranty shall not apply to repair of the following:

Failure or damage caused by natural disasters

Failure or damage caused by abnormal voltage supply

Failure or damage caused by mishandling

Failure or damage caused by failure to follow operating procedures or instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book.

Consumables(electrodes etc.)

2. Before you present the splicer for warranty service

Please contact Ilsintech(Inc.) first.

3. Information required for repair service

Please send the splicer with a note on it. The note should include the following information.

(Name, department, address, telephone number, FAX number, E-mail address)

Serial NO of the fusion splicer

The state of the splicer, the current time and error message contents concerning the monitor.

4. Splicer transportation

Keyman S1 is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified transport case to protect it from moisture, shock and impact. If your fusion splicer needs servicing, please place the splicer and its accessories in the transport case and send them to us.

5. Repair

Some content in memory including splice results or a splice mode may be deleted while repairing.

Warranty

Product name Keyman S1

Serial number

Date of purchase

name Tel

Customer

address

◆ Warranty contents

1. This product is manufactured under our strict quality control and inspection system.

2. Ilsintech(Inc.) unconditionally warrants the product to be free from defects in

materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The product can be repaired free of charge within warranty period unless it applies to charged service.

3. When you seek repair for the product, please present this warranty with it.

4. Keyman S1 is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified transport case to protect it from moisture, shock and impact.

◆ Charged service

- Even within the warranty period, warranty service does not include repair of the following. The service is available for a fee (for repair + parts + travel expenses).

1. Failure or damage caused by natural disasters

2. Failure or damage caused by abnormal voltage supply

3. Failure or damage caused by mishandling

4. Failure or damage caused by failure to follow operating procedures or instructions

that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book

5. if the sealed envelope is damaged

※ In case A/S trouble is caused, please refer to the place of purchase or A/S

center.

Tel : +82-42-671-5609~11

http:// www.ilsintech.com

E-mail : rnd@ilsintech.com

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