A Class Device
(Broadcasting and communication device,
commercial use)
Users need to understand that this device(A Class) has obtained
EMI(Electromagnetic compatibility) and been designed to be used in
places other than home.
USER MANUAL
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Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer
Read this user manual carefully before running K11
SWIFT K11
SWFIT K11-EN, Rev.A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Contents
1. NOTES FOR USERS 5
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPOSITION 8
2.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS8
3. PRODUCT OUTLINE 10
3.1 FUNCTION BUTTONS10
3.2 COMPONENT’S NAME11
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 13
4.1 POWER SUPPLY13
4.2 HOW TO TURN THE POWER ON/OFF 16
4.3 SLEEVE LOADER ASSEMBLY17
4.4 INSERTING OPTICAL FIBER TO PROTECTING SLEEVE18
4.5 OPTICAL FIBER CLEANING AND STRIPPING18
4.6 OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING19
4.7 INSTALLING OPTICAL FIBER TO SEALER20
4.8 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTING PROCEDURE21
4.9 K11SLEEVE-HEATER PART22
4.10 SEPARATION OF CONNECTED OPTICAL FIBER24
4.11 HEATING FOR PROTECTING SLEEVE24
5. MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY 25
5.1 CLEANING AND INSPECTION BEFORE SPLICE25
5.2 REGULAR CLEANING AND INSPECTION27
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A2
6. MENU 30
6.1 SPLICE37
6.2 HEATER44
6.3 SPLICE RESULT48
6.4 OPTION49
6.5 CALIBRATION54
6.6 ELECTRODE59
6.7 SETTING63
6.8 INFORMATION67
7. ERROR MESSAGE 70
7.1 OPTICAL FIBER IS TOO DIRTY. 70
7.2 REPLACE THE OPTICAL FIBER. 70
7.3 OPTICAL FIBER IS TOO LONG. 71
7.4 ERROR ON ANGLE OF OPTICAL FIBER71
7.5 LOSS IS BIG. 72
7.6 OPTICAL FIBER IS THIN. 72
7.7 OPTICAL FIBER IS THICK. 72
7.8 BUBBLE BEING GENERATED72
7.9 ERROR ON CUT SURFACE ON LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH72
8. SEALING PROBLEM SOLVING 73
8.1 WHEN LOSS IS BIG73
8.2 ABNORMAL SEALING OPERATION74
9. PROBLEM OCCURRENCE AND QUESTION 75
9.1 POWER75
9.2 SPLICE76
9.3 SLEEVE HEATER77
9.4 OTHERS78
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A3
10. WARRANTY AND REPAIR 79
10.1 INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR REPAIR79
10.2 TRANSPORTATION80
10.3 REPAIR80
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A4
WARNINGS
When any of the following occurs during use, turn off the power immediately and contact to Ilsintech.
▪ Smoke, disgusting smell, noise or abnormal overheating.
▪ When a foreign substance or liquid falls into the equipment
▪ When the sealer falls down or it is damaged
Regarding AC power cord, use the one provided with Swift K11. If a power cord other than provided is
used, it may incur fire, electrical shock or injury.
Do not touch the electrode when power of Swift K11 is on. High voltage and high temperature generated
from electrode may incur serious chock or burn.
Connect the provided AC power cord to battery. Check whether there is any
foreign substance on the terminal before connecting to AC power socket.
Incomplete splice may incur smoke, electric shock, fire, damage of equipment, serious injury and even
death.
Use proper power.
AC power for the adapter is AC100-240V, 50~60Hz.
Test the AC power before use. When output voltage of AC power is high or abnormal frequency is
generated, the product is damaged and serious injury or even death may be incurred to the user.
AC output voltage should be measured using circuit tester before connecting AC power cable and regular
inspection should also be conducted.
Do not pull the provided AC power cord by force or heat or transform it.
Carry the instructions for use with the product at all times.
1. NOTES FOR USERS
Swift K11 is designed to be conveniently used both indoor and outdoor work sites so its use is easy
and simple but make sure to read this instructions for use to prevent safety accident and
breakdown before using SwiftK11. The instructions for use provide information necessary for safe
splice.
Ilsintech does not take any responsibility for the equipment’s damage and personal or physical
loss incurred due to improper use or alteration.
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WARNINGS
When a damaged power cord is used, it may incur fire or injury.
Use 3-core AC power cord and do not ever use 2-core power cord, cable or plug.
Do not touch AC plug, AC power cord or sealer with wet hands. It may incur electric shock.
Do not disassemble AC adapter, battery or Swift K11. Deformation may incur fire, electrical shock or
injury.
Refer to the following when using the battery.
▪When an improper battery which is not provided by Ilsintech is used, it may incur smoke,
damage of equipment, burn, injury or even death.
▪ Do not dispose the battery into fire or incineration plant.
▪ Do not charge the battery next to flame.
▪ Do not give an excessive shock to the battery.
▪ When the battery is not completely charged in 2 hours or green LED is not turned on, stop
charging immediately and contact to Ilsintech.
▪Do not put anything on AC adapter during charging.
Use the exclusive AC adapter (F1-1). Do not use another AC power cord or battery. Excessive current
may incur equipment damage or injury.
Do not use Swift K11 where there is harmful gas or flammable liquid. Explosion or fire may be incurred
due to electrical discharge.
Do not use compressed air or compressed gas when cleaning Swift K11.
Inspect the case belt before transportation. When transporting case is dropped due to damage on belt,
it may incur equipment damage or injury.
Wear safety goggles when working on making splice. It is very dangerous if a piece of optical fiber gets
in skin or eye.
Do not use Swift K11 around high temperature or flame. It may incur injury
or equipment damage.
CAUTION:
HIGH TEMPERATURES
DO NOT SPRAY FREON GAS
CAUTION:
HIGH VOLTAGE
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CAUTIONS
Do not touch sleeve heater or protec sleeve while sleeve heater is operating or right after heating is
completed. It may incur injury due to high temperature.
Do not put Swift K11 at an unstable place. When the equipment is dropped, it incurs injury or equipment
damage.
Swift K11 should be accurately adjusted and treated in arrayal. Do not give it a strong shock, either.
Use transporting case to carry or to keep Swift K11. The transporting case keeps the equipment from
humidity, vibration and shock during storage and transportation and prevents its damage.
Replace the electrode at the right time by referring to the following.
Designated electrode should only be used.
Place a new electrode at a right position.
Replace the electrode in pairs.
Abnormal discharge is incurred when not following the aforementioned caution.
It may incur equipment damage or deteriorated splice.
Do not use any chemical other than ethyl alcohol (96% or higher) to clean object lens, V-Groove, LCD
monitor and main body.
Using other chemicals may incur deformation, discoloration or deteriorated performance.
Do not keep the equipment in environment with high temperature or high humidity. It may incur
equipment damage.
Technical aspects of Swift K11 should be inspected by a qualified expert.
When ignoring this, it may incur fire or electric shock.
Discuss with Ilsintech to use the service.
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Fiber alignment
IPAAS core to core alignment
(Image pattern analysis alignment system)
Press about for 1 second to turn the power ON/OFF.
Press about for 1 second when power is on and the LCD monitor is
turned off and so is power after 2~3 seconds.
Key to load menu screen
It switches to splice screen. Every time it is pressed, it switches to X
screen, Y screen and X, Y sync screen.
It operates sleeve heater.
When it is ON, the lamp on the left is turned on red.
Press once more when it is ON and the heater is turned off.
It goes back go initial screen. It initializes splice function.
Key for splice executive command
3. Product outline
3.1 Function buttons
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A10
Windbreak cover
Battery
Monitor
Sleeve heater
3.2 Component’s name
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A11
Button to show
remaining battery
Remaining battery indicator
Heater cover
Heater
USB, DC OUT
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Battery status indicator
Current splice mode
Current heater mode
4. Instructions for use
The following is the initial screen of Swift K11. For accurate splice result, splice mode and heater
mode should be properly selected. Basic information on Swift K11 is displayed on the initial screen.
Check whether a proper mode is selected before splice.
4.1 Power supply
Use the AC adapter (WDS060190) and battery provided with the product. Using other products
may incur fire, equipment damage or accident.
4.1.1 Battery installation
Push the battery in until it is completely installed.
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Check whether the power is off before removing the battery and press the locking lever to remove
the battery.
4.1.2 Battery charging
Check the voltage and frequency and connect DC jack of battery and DC cable of AC/DC adapter.
When battery is fully charged, its LED turned green and power is disconnected upon protective
action with built-in overdischarge, overcharge and overload protection circuit. In this case, the
power is turned back on and charging resumes when DC cable of adapter is connected to DC jack
of the battery again.
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Remaining battery display
(Monitor)
Remaining battery indicator
(Battery LED)
Remaining
battery
(5 bars)
5 LED
80 ~ 100%
(4 bars)
4 LED
60 ~ 80%
(3 bars)
3 LED
40 ~ 60%
(2 bars)
2 LED
20 ~ 40%
(1 bar)
(No bar)
1 LED
10%
0 LED
No display on LED
5% or none
4.1.3 Battery capacity check
Press and the current remaining amount is displayed.
When the remaining battery is indicated 10% or below, charge the product for use. It may
affect splice quality.
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4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF
To turn on the power of Swift K11, press for about 1 second with the windbreak cover
being closed. After the entire functions including motor are initialized, the initial screen is
subsequently displayed as follows. For accurate splice, splice mode and heater mode should be
properly selected. Current splice mode, stripping mode and heater mode are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
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4.3 Sleeve loader assembly
Insert the sleeve loader at the left/right grooves as shown in the figure below.
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4.4 Inserting optical fiber to protecting sleeve
Put optical fiber in protecting sleeve.
4.5 Optical fiber cleaning and stripping
Do stripping procedure on about 4cm from the end of optical fiber by using sheath stripper.
And wipe the optical fiber clean with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol.
Use ethyl alcohol with purity of 96% or higher.
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4.6 Optical fiber cutting
i. Install the optical fiber on cutter as shown in the figure below and check optical fiber’s
state and cutting length. When optical fiber is not properly installed, problems may be
incurred on cutting procedure.
ii. Push the cutting lever down and the optical fiber is being cut.
iii. Lift the cutting lever and take the optical fiber out.
iv. Remove the cut pieces of optical fiber and dispose in a proper container.
For the detailed use of cutter, refer to the instructions for cutter use.
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4.7 Installing optical fiber to sealer
i. Open the windbreak cover and optical fiber clamp.
ii. Put optical fiber between V-Groove and electrode. Be careful not to make the tip of
prepared optical fiber bump against other objects.
iii. Fix the optical fiber with hands to prevent its move and close the clamp with care.
iv. Install the optical fiber on the opposite side in the same way.
v. Close the windbreak cover with care.
The better the optical fiber is installed at a proper location, the shorter it takes for arrayal.
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4.8 Optical fiber connecting procedure
State of optical fiber can be observed by using image processing system installed on Swift K11. For
better splice result, however, visual inspection is additionally required.
Upon auto mode, splice procedure automatically starts when windbreak cover is closed.
i. Optical fibers installed on sealer advance toward each other. Advancing optical fibers
move to a location where splice can be done after cleaning discharge. After that, the
sealer checks cutting angle of optical fiber, the state of tip’s cross section, dust, etc.
When the measured cutting angle is bigger than the preset limitation or when damage
is detected on optical fiber, error message is displayed on the screen. And splice
procedure stops as well. Even when there is no error message displayed, however,
visual inspection on the monitor screen is always recommended.
ii. Optical fibers are arrayed core vs core after inspection. Deviation on clad axis and
deviation measured on core axis can be displayed on screen.
iii. After alignment completes, arcing is conducted to splice fibers.
iv. After splice completes, estimated loss value is displayed on screen. Estimated value of
splice loss is subject to various factors related to error. These factors related to error
affect estimation and calculation of estimated loss value as well. Calculation of
estimated loss is based on factors such as MFD. When estimated loss value exceeds the
preset limitation, error message is displayed on the screen. The error message is also
displayed when the spliced optical fiber is too thick or thin or when bubbles are
generated on the joint. Even when there is no error message displayed, however, it is
recommended to conduct sealing yet again when the splice result on screen is
considered not good enough.
v. Splice result is saved as follows.
When splice completes, splice result is automatically saved.
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Cable diameter
Φ250 ㎛, Φ 900 ㎛, Φ 2.0 ㎜~ Φ 3.0 ㎜
Sleeve length
20 ㎜~60 ㎜
Sleeving time
10~150 sec
Temperature range
130°C ~ 200 °C
4.9 K11 Sleeve-Heater part
Sleeve heating part of K11 realizes reinforcement of single optical fiber subject to sealing splice.
State of sealing splice on optical fiber should be appropriate.
Optical fiber that sleeve tube is inserted to heater should be appropriately arrayed and installed.
Heater cover should be closed upon sealing.
i. Choose the heater mode after the confirmation of the length for the sleeve tube when
placing a sleeve tube on a heater.
ii. Place the spliced point in the middle of the sleeve tube first. Then, checking out the
heating part on the heater and place the sleeve tube on rightposition.
Choosing impropermode of the heater for a sleeve tube may not shrink the sleeve
tube properly. Especially, SOC (Splice-On-Connector) should be placed on the right side
edge of the heater in order to line up the right end of the sleeve tube to the right side
edge of the heater as shown on the picture below (Right picture). If SOC is placed in the
middle or on the left side, sleeve tube of the SOC does NOT shrink.
[Optical Fiber] [SoC Connector]
iii. After placing the optical fiber on the heater, press button to start the heater.
(Operation time: about 20 seconds)
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iv. When the heater is complete, open the cover and remove the fiber-reinforced cooling
Tray to go to the cooling sleeve.
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4.10 Separation of connected optical fiber
i. Open the cover of sleeve heater.
ii. Open the windbreak cover.
iii. Hold the optical fiber on the left and open the clamp on the left.
iv. Open the optical fiber clamp on the right.
v. Hold the both sides of spliced optical fiber and separate optical fiber from Swift K11
with care.
4.11 Heating for protecting sleeve
i. Move a splicing point to the center of protecting sleeve. Make the protecting support
of sleeve face the bottom.
ii. Place the protecting sleeve at the center of sleeve heater.
iii. Hold the both sides of optical fiber and pull downwards as shown in the figure and the
heater cover is automatically closed.
iv. Heating starts by pressing .
v. LED is turned off when heating completes.
vi. Open the heater cover and separate optical fiber. Do not touch protecting sleeve or
heater right after the heating.
vii. Conduct final inspection on whether there are bubbles, fragments or dusts on sleeve.
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5. Maintenance of splice quality
5.1 Cleaning and Inspection before splice
5.1.1 V-Groove cleaning
When the inside of V-Groove is contaminated, splice quality may deteriorate. Thus, it is important
to regularly inspect and frequently clean the V-Groove as follows.
i. Open the windbreak cover.
ii. Clean the V-Groove using cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the alcohol
remaining on V-Groove using a clean and dry cotton swab.
iii. When a foreign substance is not removed with cotton swab, clean it with the tip of cut
optical fiber and then repeat the step above.
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5.1.2 Pusher Block cleaning
Contaminations remaining on Pusher Block incur poor splice quality with influence on pusher block
location. Thus, it is important to frequently inspect and regularly clean it.
5.1.3 Cutter cleaning
When cutter’s blade and fixing pad is contaminated, cutting quality may deteriorate. Splice loss
can be consequently increased. Thus, clean the cutter blade and fixing pad frequently using cotton
swab moistened with alcohol. It is critical to keep the cutting quality of optical fiber. (Do not use
acetone or solvent when cleaning the rubber pad.)
SWIFT K11-EN, Rev.A26
5.2 Regular cleaning and inspection
To keep sealer’s splice quality, regular inspection and cleaning is required.
5.2.1 Object lens cleaning
Contamination on object lens’ surface disturbs distinction of optical fiber core’s location and
consequently incurs high splice loss. Thus, 2 object lenses should be kept clean at all times. If dust
accumulates and is left for long, it may be difficult to remove. Therefore, clean the lens frequently
as follows.
i. Turn the power off before cleaning the object lens.
ii. Separate the electrode.
iii. Clean it using a soft cotton swab moistened with alcohol making a circle from the center
as in the figure below. Remove alcohol remaining on object lens’ surface using a clean
and dry cotton swab.
iv. Surface of object lens should be clean without any line or stain.
v. Reassemble the electrode.
vi. Turn the power on; check whether there is any line or stain on the monitor and; conduct
Self test.
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5.2.2 Cutter blade rotation
When cutter fails to cut optical fiber properly, rotate the blade as follows.
i. Unscrew the right and the left clamp screw using 1.5 hex key wrench.
ii. Rotate the blade one gauge only with a soft cotton swab. (Blade is of 16 gauges in total.)
iii. Tighten the right and the left clamp screw using 1.5 hex key wrench.
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5.2.3 Electrode replacement
It is recommended to replace electrode after using 3,500 times. If the actual number of arc
discharge exceeds the replacing cycle, a message for electrode replacement is displayed on the
screen. Without electrode replacement, splice loss increases and tensile force at splicing point
weakens.
i. Turn the power off when replacing electrode.
ii. Open the windbreak cover and unscrew the clamp screw of electrode block.
iii. Remove the electrode block and the electrode.
iv. Clean the electrode carefully using soft cotton swab moistened with alcohol and then
install it.
v. Turn the power on and conduct electrode stabilizing.
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6. Menu
Main menu has 8 submenus. Press or touch the “MENU” icon on the screen to load
main menu. The main menu screen is as follows. You can select right and left by pressing
and buttons.
Sealing
Delete: It deletes splice mode.
Replace: It selects and replaces a certain splice mode within database.
Add: It selects and adds a certain splice mode within database.
Edit: It edits set values of splice mode.
Select: It selects a splice mode to run.
Close: It closes menu window.
Heater
Delete: It deletes heater mode.
Replace: It selects and replaces a certain heater mode within database.
Add: It selects and adds a certain heater mode within database.
Edit: It edits set values of heater mode.
Select: It selects a heater mode to run.
Close: It closes menu window.
Splice result
Splice result display: It displays splice result and image.
Delete splice result: It deletes all data.
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Option
Splice operation initial setting: Auto, Pause, Auto heater
Menu lock: Menu lock setting
Password: Password setting upon locking
Calibration
Discharge amount calibration: It calibrates discharge intensity.
Self test: It diagnoses equipment state.
Motor operation: It operates motor manually.
Motor calibration: It initializes motor’s speed and location.
Electrode
Electrode stabilizing: It conducts electrode stabilizing.
Electrode caution: It sets the number of uses to inform when to replace electrode.
Electrode replacement: It explains how to replace electrode.
Number of using electrode: It displays the electrode use count.
Setting
Language: It selects a language.
Time: It sets the present time.
Sleep: It sets sleep mode.
Sound: It adjusts intensity of buzzer sound.
LCD brightness: It adjusts brightness of the screen.
Information
Maintenance: It displays maintenance schedule.
Sensor: It indicates temperature, pressure and humidity.
Version: It shows the current version of product.
Help: It consists of the following.
- Name of each part
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Cautions
- Contact for A/S
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Popup Menu
Popup menu of Swift K11 has been changed to a new form. Purpose of popup menu is to facilitate
easy and quick access to splice mode and heater mode. User can access popup menu in various
ways.
[Importing popup menu]
i. Splice popup menu can import the current splice mode by pressing “SPLICE” icon on
screen of initial state.
ii. Heater popup menu can import the current heater mode by pressing “HEATER” icon on
screen of initial state.
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[Splice popup menu]
Adding splice mode
i. Import splice popup menu by pressing “SPLICE” icon on screen of initial state.
ii. Select an empty slot by pressing touching the touch screen.
iii. Select a splice mode to be put in the empty slot.
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Deleting splice mode
i. Delete a splice mode by touching .
ii. Select a mode to be deleted.
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[Heater popup menu]
Adding heater mode
i. Import heater popup menu by pressing “HEATER” icon on screen of initial state.
ii. Select an empty slot by pressing touching the touch screen.
iii. Select a heater mode to be put in the empty slot.
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Deleting heater mode
i. Delete a heater mode by touching .
ii. Select a mode to be deleted.
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Splice mode
Description
SM
It is a mode for basic SM optical fiber. MFD of single mode optical
fiber is about 9~10um at 1310nm wavelength.
NZ
It is a mode for NZDS optical fiber. MFD of NZDS optical fiber is about
9~10um at 1550nm wavelength. WDM optical fiber can also be
spliced on this mode.
DS
It is a mode for DS optical fiber. MFD of DS optical fiber is
about 7~9um at 1550nm wavelength.
MM
It is a mode for MM optical fiber. Core diameter of MM optical fiber
is about 50~62.5um.
Other
Other splice modes are saved on database of Swift K11. New splice
modes are currently being updated. Therefore, we recommend that
users keep upgrading the equipment regularly by contacting
Ilsintech.
6.1 Splice
To import splice mode, press and select “Sealing” menu by touch. It displays a screen
to select splice mode as follows. The selecting screen is equipped with various splice modes to
facilitate a user’s easy selection and use of splice mode. In addition, splice mode can be expanded
and saved up to 300 units. These splice modes are classified into general mode and user mode.
General splice mode: No. 1~32 User splice mode: No. 33~300
[Outline of splice mode]
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6.1.1 Deletion
First, select a splice mode by touch. And then press “DEL” icon and the selected mode is deleted.
General modes no. 1~32 cannot be deleted.
6.1.2 Replacement
Select a splice mode to replace by touch and press it, and splice modes saved on the database are
displayed on the screen. Select a splice mode to replace and touch “REPLACE”, and the mode is
replaced with the new mode.
General modes no. 1~32 cannot be replaced.
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6.1.3 Addition
Touch “NEW” icon and splice modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a
splice mode to add and touch “SELECT” icon, and the mode is added. The mode newly added is
located on the last number.
Addition cannot be made on general modes no. 1~32.
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6.1.4 Edition
Select a splice mode to edit by touch and touch “EDIT” icon and different set values of the selected
splice mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into a proper one.
General modes no. 1~32 cannot be edited.
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Set value
Description
General
mode
User mode
Optical fiber type
It displays the list of splice mode saved on sealer data to
facilitate selection of a proper mode to use.
Among splice modes saved on database, it copies a similar
splice mode to use editing function.
Editable
Editable
Mode title 1
Mode title 1 is to indicate splice mode within 11 letters at
maximum.
Eccentricity
adjustment
function
When arraying optical fiber by using eccentricity adjustment
function, it sets offset ratio of axis.
Uneditable
Automatic power
The closer it is arrayed to the core center with fewer errors ,
the quicker and better the discharge is done.
Tensile force test
It conducts tensile force test after splice.
Cutting angle
limit
It sets cutting angle’s error bound.
Editable
When either of cutting angles on both optical fiber is outside
the bound, error message is displayed.
Limit on
estimated loss
value
It sets estimated loss value’s error bound.
When estimated loss is higher than the bound, error message
is displayed.
Limit on optical
fiber angle
When the bending of 2 spliced optical fibers exceeds the set
bound, error message is displayed.
Uneditable
Cleaning
discharge
amount
A short cleaning discharge is conducted to remove fine dust
on optical fiber’s surface upon initial stage of optical fiber
arrayal. It sets intensity of cleaning discharge.
Editable
Cleaning
discharge
It sets time for cleaning discharge.
Clearance
Upon final arrayal, it sets clearance of cross section between
both optical fibers.
Uneditable
Clearance
location
It sets location of optical fiber spliced at the center of
discharge.
When MFD of both optical fibers differs, do the sealing
procedure through melting the smaller MFD optical fiber
more than the bigger MFD optical fiber. To heat the smaller
MFD optical fiber more, splice loss can be lowered by moving
the clearance location toward the bigger MFD optical fiber at
the center of discharge.
Initial
It sets initial discharge amount from the beginning of
discharge before optical fiber’s advance. If the value of initial
discharge amount is too low, the angle of optical fiber’s cross
[Set values editable within mode]
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discharge
amount
section is poor and consequently, offset can be incurred on
the axis and if it is too high, optical fiber can be burned too
much or made round and consequently, splice loss value can
be big.
Initial discharge
time
It sets initial time from the beginning of discharge before
optical fiber’s advance. If [initial discharge time] is long, it
means the same that [initial discharge amount] gets big.
Overlap
It sets duplication of optical fiber on optical fiber’s advance
amount.
If [initial discharge amount] is weak or [initial discharge time]
is short, set the [overlap] somewhat small and if discharge
amount is strong and the time is long, set it somewhat big.
Discharge
amount 1
Main discharge can be adjusted in 2 levels.
The first level of discharge is [discharge amount 1] and the
second is [discharge amount 2]. [Discharge amount] 1 is set
in this area.
Discharge time 1
It sets time for [discharge amount 1].
Discharge
amount 2
[Discharge amount 2] is the second level of discharge.
[Discharge amount 2] is set in this area.
Discharge time 2
It sets time for [discharge amount 2].
Editable
It sets time for [discharge amount 2]. [Discharge time 2] is
generally set as “OFF.”
It can set the discharge time as a very long time period but
when [discharge time 1] and [discharge time 2] exceed 30
seconds, electrode can be damaged.
Time period for
discharge 2 being
On
While [discharge amount 2] is on discharge, you can set the
discharge amount as ON and OFF in turn. Time period for
[discharge amount 2] being On is set in this area. For redischarge, set the discharge time as “ON” at all times.
Time period for
discharge 2 being
Off
It sets time period for discharge of [discharge amount 2] is
turned off.
When [discharge amount 2] is occasionally stopped, redischarge can also be stopped. When re-discharge is
continuously required, set as “OFF.”
Re-discharge
time
It sets re-discharge time.
Editable
Within [splice mode edition], it automatically sets to
discharge the re-discharge amount with the same intensity as
that of [discharge amount 2].
If [discharge amount 2] is set as ON/OFF, re-discharge is
automatically changed.
Pulling splice
When optical fiber is made thin, splice loss is sometimes
increased. This pulling function is set as “OFF.” The
following 3 parameters decide the pulling shape.
Unedietabl
e
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Pulling standby
It designates time period from the last of optical fiber
advance amount to the beginning of pulling.
Pulling speed
It sets optical fiber’s pulling speed.
Pulling length
It sets optical fiber’s pulling time.
Editable
Minimum loss
It is the sum of initially measured splice loss value and the
increased loss. When splicing a special optical fiber or other
optical fibers, high loss may be incurred in spite of the
optimum discharge conditions. To match the estimated splice
loss and the actual splice loss, the minimum value of actual
splice loss should be set.
MFD Left
mode field diameter Left
MFD Right
mode field diameter Right
6.1.5 Selection
Touch “SELECT” icon and the selected splice mode is saved on memory and it is used upon splicing.
6.1.6 Close
Touch “CANCEL” icon or press and it goes back to the previous stage.
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Set value
Description
Others
60mm
Standard 60mm micro sleeve
Sleeve type,
mode title 1
and mode title
2 cannot be
edited.
60mm IS-60
60mm micro sleeve
45mm IS-45
45mm micro sleeve
40mm
Standard 40mm micro sleeve
S09
45mm sleeve
S09-C
22mm sleeve for SOC(SC-0.9mm)
S20
45mm sleeve for2.0mm optical cable
S30
45mm sleeve for3.0mm optical cable
S30-C
32mm sleeve for SOC(SC-3.0mm)
LC09/20-C
25mm sleeve for SOC(LC-0.9 and 2.0mm)
ST09-C
28mm sleeve for SOC(ST-0.9mm)
ST30-C
36mm sleeve for SOC(ST-3.0mm)
6.2 Heater
To import heater mode, press and then select “Heater” menu by touching it. It
displays a screen to select heater mode as follows. The selecting screen is equipped with various
heater modes to facilitate a user’s easy selection and use of heater mode. In addition, heater mode
can be expanded and saved up to 100 units. Heater mode no. 1~12 cannot be deleted, edited or
replaced either.
[Outline of heater mode]
Choose the right mode for each sleeve tube type and SOC. Otherwise sleeve tubes do NOT shrink
properly.
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For the SOC, operators must use ILSINTECH standard products. Other company’s sleeve tubes
may not shrink properly.
Each heater mode heats up at different section of the heater.
6.2.1 Deletion
First, select a heater mode by touch. And then press “DEL” icon and the selected mode is deleted.
General modes no. 1~16 cannot be deleted.
6.2.2 Replacement
Select a heater mode to replace by touch and press it, and heater modes saved on the database
are displayed on the screen. Select a heater mode to replace and touch “REPLACE”, and the mode
is replaced with the new mode.
General modes no. 1~16 cannot be replaced.
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6.2.3 Addition
Touch “NEW” icon and heater modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a
heater mode to add and touch “SELECT” icon, and the mode is added. The mode newly added is
located on the last number.
.
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6.2.4 Edition
Select a heater mode to edit by touch and touch “EDIT” icon and different set values of the
selected heater mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into a proper one.
6.2.5 Selection
Touch “SELECT” icon and the selected heater mode is saved on memory and it is used upon
operating heater.
6.2.6 Close
Touch “CANCEL” icon or press and it goes back to the previous stage.
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6.3 Splice result
To import splice mode, press and then select “Splice result” menu by touching it. It
displays a screen with splice result as follows. The splice result menu is equipped with various
functions for a user to identify and delete splice result and image.
6.3.1 Splice result display
It can save up to 10,000 splice data and images and a user can identify them. Each page shows
500 splice data and images and it goes to the next page by pressing .
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6.3.2 Deletion of splice result
The entire data and images can be deleted at a time.
6.4 Option
To import splice mode, press and then select “Option” menu by touching
it. It displays a screen to select option menu as follows. The option menu is equipped with various
functions to provide a user with better service environment.
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Set value
Description
Auto
Splice automatically starts when closing the windbreak cover.
Pause 1
It temporarily stops after first arrayal completes.
Press and it goes to the next step.
Pause 2
It temporarily stops after clad arrayal completes.
Press and it goes to the next step.
Auto heater1
Heater automatically operates after splicing is finished (Wind cover
should be opened)
Auto heater2
Heater operates only when the fiber is located heater inside (left side
heater sensor should be pushed well)
6.4.1 Splice operation
Splice operation consists of4 sub-checkboxesChecka checkbox and each function is activated.
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Test item
Description
1
Splice mode lock
It restricts modification on splice mode.
2
Heater mode lock
It restricts modification on heater mode.
3
Lock on splice result
deletion
It restricts deletion of splice result.
4
Password inquiry
It shows a screen to enter password.
The initial password is “1234”.
6.4.2 Menu lock
This menu includes a function to restrict access to splice mode and heater mode setting and
another function to disable deletion of splice result. After activating this lock function, even the
access to menu for menu lock can also be restricted. Password entry is required to release this
restriction so a user should memorize the password. If a user forgets the password, he should send
the equipment to Ilsintech to reset the password.
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6.4.3 Password
Password can be changed as follows.
i. Enter the current password.
ii. The initial password is “1234”.
iii. Enter a new password. The new password can be entered within 4 ~ 12 digits.
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iv. Enter the new password yet again.
When the entered password does not match, the following message is shown and it
goes back to the previous stage.
A user should memorize the password. If a user forgets the password, he should send
the equipment to Ilsintech to reset the password.
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6.5 Calibration
To import splice mode, press and then select “Calibration” menu by touching it. It
displays a screen to select calibration menu as follows. The calibration menu is equipped with
various functions such as discharge amount calibration, motor operation test, etc.
6.5.1 Discharge amount calibration
Swift K11 continuously checks change in temperature and air pressure through each sensor. Based
on such data, discharge amount is automatically calibrated. Change in discharge amount due to
electrode abrasion or optical fiber’s splice, however, is not automatically calibrated. The central
axis of discharge can also be moved leftwards or rightwards with numerous discharge. In this case,
discharge amount calibration is required.
When executing discharge amount calibration, discharge voltage is automatically
changed into a proper value. As this value is calculated by a certain computing program,
a user cannot arbitrarily change it.
Upon discharge amount calibration, SM optical fiber should be used.
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i. Put a prepared optical fiber on sealer.
ii. Press as follows.
iii. When discharge amount calibration completes, the following screen is displayed.
iv. Even before discharge amount calibration is completed, it immediately stops when
pressing .
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Test item
Description
1
Dust test
It conducts dust test without optical fiber.
2
LED test
It conducts LED test without optical fiber.
3
Motor test
It conducts motor test without optical fiber.
4
Heater test
It conducts heater test without optical fiber.
6.5.2 Self test
Self test is a function to facilitate dust test, LED test and motor test and calibration at a time.
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Motor
ZL/ZR
It makes ZL/ZR advance forward.
It makes ZL/ZR go backward.
S
It moves step by step upon every press of the button.
M
It continuously moves upon pressing the button.
6.5.3 Motor operation
Motor operation checks whether the motor normally operates in manual mode.
i. Remove optical fiber from sealer.
ii. Select “Motor operation” by touch.
iii. Change the motor selection by touching the icon at the top. The name of selected
motor is indicated at the top of the screen.
iv. Operate the motor in a direction wanted by touching arrow icons at the bottom.
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6.5.4 Motor calibration
Motor setting is set on sealer as default but depending on motor setting location, splice speed may slow
down. If speed slow down during the splice operation or any abnormality is incurred on entering position,
motor setting can be automatically calibrated through this function.
i. Put optical fiber on sealer.
ii. Select “Motor calibration” by touching it.
iii. If an error message is displayed after testing, contact to Ilsintech immediately.
iv. End the calibration by pressing .
6.5.5 Touch screen correction
When touch screen does not operate at a normal position, a user can calibrate the touch screen.
The location of touch is to be calibrated by touching the cross indicated.
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6.6 Electrode
To import splice mode, press and select “Eletrode” menu by touch. It displays a
screen to select electrode menu as follows. For using the sealer, it should be regularly cleaned due
to electrode abrasion and precipitation of silica oxide. This menu is related to checking electrode
use count and electrode exchange and includes 4 submenus.
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6.6.1 Electrode stabilizing
Discharge amount can sometimes become unstable due to surroundings and consequently, the
splice loss may increase. As it takes a long time to stabilize discharge amount when the sealer is
located low or high, it is particularly important to wait for the electrode inside the case to be
stabilized. After replacing electrode, in particular, its stabilizing should be conducted without fail.
i. Put a prepared optical fiber on sealer.
ii. Select “Electrode stabilizing” by touching it.
iii. Press “OK”.
iv. Discharge is conducted 30 times in a row for electrode stabilizing.
v. When stabilizing completes, it displays the screen below.
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vi. After electrode stabilizing, discharge amount calibration should additionally be
conducted yet again.
6.6.2 Electrode replacement
It is recommended to replace an electrode when the number of discharge reaches 3,500 times.
When it exceeds the preset number of times for replacement, a message informing electrode
replacement is displayed.
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6.6.3 Electrode caution
The number of times to inform electrode replacement is set on this menu. It is recommended to
replace an electrode when its use reaches 3,500 times.
6.7.4 Number of electrode use count
It indicates the number of electrode use count up to the present time.
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6.7 Setting
To import splice mode, press and then select “Setting” menu by touching it. It
displays a screen to select setting menu as follows.
6.7.1 Language
A screen to select language is dispalyed.
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6.7.2 Time
A screen to set time and date is displayed.
6.7.3 Sleep mode
Sleep mode is an important function to save energy. As it extends a user’s operation time when
operating Swift K11 with battery, it is recommended to use.
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6.7.3.1 Monitor
When Swift K11 is not used for a preset time period, LCD screen is automatically turned off. Push
any button and the screen is turned on again.
6.7.3.2 Splicer
When Swift K11 is not used for a preset time period, power is automatically turned off.
The power is turned on again only when pressing .
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6.7.4 Sound
It adjusts intensity of buzzer sound.
6.7.5 LCD brightness
It adjusts brightness of LCD.
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Item
Description
Date of manufacture
It describes the date of equipment’s manufacture.
(year, month, day)
Number of discharge
It indicates the number of discharge after electrode
replacement.
Total number of discharge
It indicates the total number of discharge after the product’s
release.
Last maintenance
It indicates the date of recent maintenance.
Next maintenance
It indicates the next maintenance date.
Serial number
It indicates serial number given to the equipment.
6.8 Information
To import splice mode, press and select “Information” menu by touch. It displays a
screen to select information menu as follows. This menu provides information for maintenance.
6.8.1 Maintenance
Press “Maintenance” and it displays the screen below.
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6.8.2 Sensor
Press “Sensor” and it displays the screen below.
Sealer has sensors to check temperature, air pressure and voltage.
6.8.3 Version
Press “Version” and it displays the screen below.
The version can be easily upgraded by connecting to PC and using DataSync program (PC Program).
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Item
Description
Name of each component
Names of each component on Swift K11
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and inspection method
Warnings
Important warnings
Contact for A/S
Contact information for A/S
6.8.4 Help
Press “Help” and it displays the screen below.
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7. Error message
7.1 Optical fiber is too dirty.
It is an error message generated when the optical fiber prepared for sealing is with foreign
substances exceeding a normal level.
Solution: Do splice again after cleaning the optical fiber.
7.2 Replace the optical fiber.
It is an error message generated when the optical fiber is not located on a right location or there
is a foreign substance on object lens or reflector.
Solution: Press and put the optical fiber on a right location yet again. Clean
the object lens and reflector.
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7.3 Optical fiber is too long.
It is an error message generated when optical fiber is located too close to the electrode; object
lens or reflector is dirty or; LED is not sufficiently bright.
Solution: Press and put the optical fiber on a right location yet again. Clean
the object lens and reflector. Conduct LED test. If an error occurs upon LED test, contact
to Ilsintech.
7.4 Error on angle of optical fiber
It is an error message generated when cutting angle of optical fiber is measured bigger than the
limit.
Solution: Check the state of optical fiber cutter. Check the cutting angle limit.
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7.5 Loss is big.
It is an error message generated when estimated loss value is bigger than the preset loss factor
limit.
Solution: Check the loss factor limit.
7.6 Optical fiber is thin.
It is an error message generated when optical fiber sealing part becomes thinner than the standard
after sealing.
Solution: Make adjustment to shorten the pulling length of pulling splice. Check whether
discharge amount or discharge time is set as too big or too long respectively.
7.7 Optical fiber is thick.
It is an error message generated when optical fiber sealing part becomes thicker than the standard
after sealing.
Solution: Reduce the overlap set value. Check whether discharge amount or discharge
time is set as too small or too short respectively.
7.8 Bubble being generated
It is an error message generated when there are bubbles or spots being generated on optical fiber
sealing part after sealing.
Solution: Examine the optical fiber cutter. Clean the V-Groove. Examine the electrode.
7.9 Error on cut surface on left, right or both
It is an error message generated when the cut surface of optical fiber is of poor quality.
Solution: Check the state of optical fiber cutter. Cut the optical fiber yet again.
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8. Sealing problem solving
8.1 When loss is big
Any dust or foreign substance on optical fiber’s surface may incur poor splice.
Clean the optical fiber’s surface sufficiently. Do not clean the optical fiber after cutting to prevent dust from being gathered
on optical fiber’s cross section.
Do not push in the optical fiber when putting it on V-Groove. Optical fiber should
be placed from top to bottom.
Any foreign substance on V-Groove hinders right arrayal.
Keep the V-Groove clean at all times.
Electrode being poor
When an electrode is of abrasion or its tip is bent and dirty, replace the electrode.
Discharge amount and discharge time are inappropriate.
Check the setting of discharge amount and discharge time to reset them with
proper values.
Without any great change, the initially set values are the most appropriate ones.
Inappropriate splice mode
Check whether a splice mode is selected appropriate for the optical fiber.
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8.2 Abnormal sealing operation
Arrayal operation is repeated.
Open the windbreak cover again and then close.
If the phenomenon continues, open the windbreak cover, press
and then turn off the power. And contact to Ilsintech.
The error message “Optical fiber is too long” is continuously generated.
Turn off the power and contact to Ilsintech.
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9. Problem occurrence and question
9.1 Power
Power is not turned on by pressing .
Check whether the screen is turned off with the switch being pressed for about 1
second.
Splice can be done several times even with the fully charged battery.
Power is quickly consumed when sleep mode is not in use. Refer to the [sleep
mode] and use the power appropriately at all times. When the battery is kept for
long, recharge it.
If the battery’s life ends for long-term use, replace it with a new one. As the
battery operates using chemical reaction, its wattage drops with low temperature
and it rapidly drops particularly with temperatures below zero. As the splice
current consumption goes up with high temperature, battery’s power
consumption accelerates.
LED is not turned on upon charging.
Disconnect the charter’s AC power cord and connect the DC cord to the charging
jack. Connect the AC power cord after 10~15 seconds. Then the battery’s LED is
turned on red and charging starts.
Remaining battery is not indicated.
Charge the battery.
Remaining battery is not well displayed.
Remaining battery display is for reference.
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9.2 Splice
Error message is displayed on the screen.
Refer to the [Error message list].
Splice loss is high or irregular.
Clean V-Groove, V-Block, reflector and object lens by referring to [Maintenance
of splice quality]. Replace electrode by referring to [Electrode replacement].
Refer to the “High estimated loss” from [Error message list].
If optical fiber warps or is bent, place the optical fiber’s bent direction to face the
bottom. Splice loss varies depending on cutting angle, discharge condition and
cleanliness level of optical fiber. Splice loss is still high or irregular even after
implementing the above recovery measures, contact to Ilsintech. Annual
maintenance is required to keep splice quality.
Monitor is suddenly turned off.
Refer to [Monitor sleep mode menu].
Power is suddenly turned off.
Refer to [Splicer sleep mode menu].
Either discharge amount or discharge time cannot be changed.
On SM, NZ, MM or AUTO mode, either discharge amount or discharge time
cannot be changed. Implement [discharge amount calibration], and the discharge
amount on these modes is properly maintained. When used on another mode,
discharge amount and discharge time are automatically set to prevent their
alteration.
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I’d like to set pause.
Refer to [Option menu].
I’d like to indicate cutting angle, optical fiber’s angle and core/clad deviation.
Refer to [Option menu].
Estimated splice loss and measured splice loss does not match.
The estimated splice loss is a calculated value so it should be used only as a
reference.
9.3 Sleeve heater
Optical fiber protecting sleeve is not contracted completely.
Increase the heating time. Refer to [Heater mode edition].
Heater is overheated.
Stop the heater by pressing , turn the power off and then contact to
Ilsintech.
If the protecting sleeve melts and it sticks to the heater cover, remove it by
pushing with cotton swab.
I’d like to initialize heater mode’s heating condition.
Refer to [Heater mode edition].
I’d like to cancel heater in the middle of operation.
Heater operation cannot be canceled
by pressing . Cancel it by pressing once again.
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9.4 Others
I’d like to restrict splice mode and heater mode setting.
Refer to [Menu lock].
Splice mode’s discharge amount does not change even after [Discharge amount
calibration].
The internal standard discharge amount is calibrated. Therefore, discharge
amount of each splice mode does not change.
I forgot the password.
Contact to Ilsintech.
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10. Warranty and Repair
Responsibility limit
Ilsintech guarantees its product regarding the product’s material and flaws on manufacture. Upon
normal use and service, we guarantee the entire hardware of the product for the term of
guarantee. When a problem is incurred during the term of guarantee, the product is to be repaired
or exchanged free of charge by Ilsintech’s own judgment. When a flaw or damage is incurred for
the reasons below, however, the repair expense may be charged to a customer even under
warranty.
i. Natural disaster
ii. Abnormal voltage supply
iii. User’s careless handling
iv. Product handling with disregard on working procedure or directions written on
instructions for use
v. Consumables (electrode, etc)
10.1 Information necessary for repair
Before sending the product, contact to Ilsintech first.
i. Give us following information by attaching paper on the product.
ii. Product’s serial number
iii. Product’s state and problem incurred, Information on error message
iv. Product handling with disregard on working procedure or directions written on
instructions for use
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10.2 Transportation
As Swift K11 is a high-precision device, please send it put in the transporting case to protect it from
humidity, vibration and shock. When requesting the product repair, send its components as well
by putting them in the transporting case.
10.3 Repair
Newly made splice mode or splice result can be deleted depending on the repair work.
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Product Warranty
Product name
SWIFT K11
Manufacture no.
Date of purchase
Customer
Name
Tel.
Address
Warranty
1. This product is manufactured through strict quality management and inspection.
2. This product guaranteed for one year over defective parts from its date of purchase.
3. Present this product warranty card when repair is required for the product.
4. As this product is a high-precision device, please carry it in the carry case at all times to protect
it from humidity, vibration and shock.
Charged service
In the following cases, a service fee (repair, component and travel expenses) is charged
even under warranty.
1. Breakdown or damage due to natural disasters
2. Breakdown or damage due to abnormal voltage supply
3. Breakdown or damage due to user’s careless handling
4. Breakdown or damage due to product handling with disregard to the working procedure or
directions written on instructions for use
5. When the seal is damaged
When maintenance is required, contact ILSINTECH or local sales representatives
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