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PROLITE-40B
OPTICAL FIBER FUSION SPLICER
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the
paragraph.
The symbol
may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.
Warning and Caution statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury
ard or damage to this product or other property.
haz
on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual
equipment, mainly " SAFETY RULES "
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................1
1.1 List of Features and specifications......................................................................1
1.2 Terms about Fusion splicer................................................................................. 3
2 SAFETY RULES........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 General................................................................................................................5
2.2 Specific Precautions............................................................................................6
2.3 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories.............................................6
3 STRUCTURE AND PANEL.......................................................................................7
3.1 Brief introduction of Structure..............................................................................7
3.2 Introduction to Panel...........................................................................................7
3.2.1 Shield............................................................................................................7
3.2.2 Screen...........................................................................................................8
3.2.3 Power Supply................................................................................................8
3.2.4 Charging Indicator Light................................................................................8
3.3 Introduction to Keyboard .....................................................................................8
3.4 Introduction to Port board..................................................................................10
3.5 Interface and View Modes.................................................................................10
4 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................13
5 BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................15
5.1 Splicing Parameter Setting................................................................................15
5.1.1 Main Menu..................................................................................................15
5.1.2 Selección del tipo de fibra........................................................................... 16
5.1.3 Fusion Parameters......................................................................................17
5.1.4 Adjustment of Splice Parameters................................................................17
5.2 Adjustment of Splice Power ..............................................................................18
5.3 Fiber Operation .................................................................................................18
5.4 Arc Test ............................................................................................................. 19
5.5 Fusion splicing Operation..................................................................................19
5.5.1 Manual mode..............................................................................................20
5.5.2 Semi-auto Mode..........................................................................................20
5.5.3 Auto splicing mode......................................................................................21
5.6 Estimated Splice Loss.......................................................................................22
5.7 Heater Operation...............................................................................................23
6 SETUP.....................................................................................................................25
6.1 CMOS sensor....................................................................................................25
6.2 Language ..........................................................................................................25
6.3 Date and Time...................................................................................................26
6.4 Tension..............................................................................................................26
6.5 Power Save ....................................................................................................... 27
6.6 Restore Factory Settings...................................................................................27
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7 TEST AND ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................28
7.1 Arc Calibration...................................................................................................28
7.2 Arc Test ............................................................................................................. 28
7.3 Overlap Test......................................................................................................30
7.4 Adjustment of Motor ..........................................................................................30
8 HEAT TIME ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................32
9 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................33
9.1 Fusion Record ................................................................................................... 33
9.2 Export Record ...................................................................................................34
9.3 Arc Count ..........................................................................................................34
9.4 Clear and Stabilize Electrodes ..........................................................................34
10 FUSION SPLICER MAINTENANCE........................................................................35
10.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................35
10.1.1 Cleaning V-groove ......................................................................................35
10.1.2 Cleaning Electrodes....................................................................................35
10.1.3 Cleaning the Objective Lens.......................................................................35
10.2 Exchange of electrodes.....................................................................................36
10.3 Transportation and Storage...............................................................................36
10.4 Alarm indication and abnormal remedy.............................................................37
ANNEX A: TIPS FOR A PROPER FUSION...........................................................39
ANNEX B: THE PARAMETERS OF MMF ADJUST............................................... 45
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OPTICAL FIBER FUSION SPLICER
PROLITE-40B
1 INTRODUCTION
The Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer (OFFS) is applied to fiber fusion splice, it can
splice various types of optical fiber (core diameter: 80-150 µm) including single mode
fiber, multi-mode fiber, dispersion shifted fiber. OFFS which is a fine product based on
optical-mechanical-electrical integration should be keep clear, and the impact and
vibration should be avoided.
1.1 List of Features and specifications
Applicable fibers Single mode (ITU-T G.652) and G.657.
Multimode (ITU-T G.651).
DS (ITU-T G.651)
NZDS (ITU-T G.655)
Fiber cleaved length 10 ~ 16 mm.
16 mm (Coating diameter: 250 ~ 1000 µm).
Fiber diameter
Cladding diameter: 80 µm ~ 150 µm.
Coating diameter: 100 µm ~ 1000 µm.
Fiber aligning method Core aligning.
Blending mode Automatic 3-axis (X, Y, Z).
Actual average splice loss: 0,02 dB (Optical fiber SM).
0,01 dB (Optical fiber MM).
0,04 dB (Optical fiber DS).
0,04 dB (Optical fiber NZDS).
Average melting time: 8 seconds.
Fibre Heater Built-in into the splicer.
Average heat time: 30 s (can be set from 10 to 90 s).
Effective heating length < 60 mm.
Display 5.7” inches colour LCD Monitor.
Image Processing mode Digital.
Language Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Inner Light Built-in high light LED (suitable for work at night).
Tension test 2N.
Electrode life 2500 times.
USB interface: To export data and update software.
VGA Port To transmit images to a monitor.
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ALIMENTATION
Battery Li Ion Battery.
Battery level Real-time screen indicator.
Battery Charger By built-in charger.
Operating time 3h 30 min.
Voltage 13.5 V DC; 4,5 A.
Mains Adapter From 100 to 240V 50Hz / 60 Hz (Included).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Temperature range From -10 °C to +50 °C.
Max. relative humidity < 95 % RH (No condensation).
Wind speed < 15 m/s.
Storage temperature — 20 °C to + 60 °C.
Storage humidity Without condensation.
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Dimensions W. 140 x H. 160 x D. 150 mm.
Weight 2.8 kg.
INCLUDED ACCESORIES
AF-001 Optical fiber cutter.
AF-002 Spare electrodes.
AF-003 Optical fiber Stripper.
AF-013 Melting Protectors 60 mm.
Carrying case.
Power Adapter PROLITE 40.
AC Power Cord.
SMD Tweezers.
Suction bulb.
Alcohol dispenser.
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1.2 Terms about Fusion splicer
During operating the fusion splicer by menu, you will find some terms, the
meanings are as follows:
SM Single Mode Fiber.
MM Multimode Fiber.
DS Dispersion Shifted Fiber.
NZDS Non-zero Dispersion Shifted.
Cleave Length
Bare Fiber Optical fibre whose cladding has been removed.
Reset
Alignement
Estimated Splice
Loss
Fiber Protection
Sleeve
Cleave len
th after cut. Typical value is between
10 and 16 mm.
The operation makes the internal execution parts
and circuit parameters return to their initial status.
Once reset, the Splicer is capable of splicing again.
The operation is to adjust the two fibers, so that they
are in the same direction. If they are not properly
aligned, there will be deviations in the horizontal (xaxis) and vertical (y-axis) directions, which are
called radial offset. The alignment operation controls
the radial offset within the allowable range.
The splicer calculates the loss at the splicing point
according to the fiber images. The results are
reliable when the splicing is done correctly.
Used to protect the splicing point, as shown in the
following figure.
Table 1.-
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2 SAFETY RULES
2.1 General
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The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.
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The external charger is Class I equipment. For safety reasons plug it to a supply
line with the corresponding ground terminal.
*
Use the mains adapter in Over-Voltage Category II installations and Pollution
Degree 1 environments. It is for INDOOR USE.
*
When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to
ensure safety:
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*
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Power adapter.
Mains cord.
Electrodes.
Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous.
Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
The user is not authorised to manipulate inside the instrument:
Replacing electrodes.
In the Maintenance section provides instructions specific to this intervention.
Any change on the equipment should be carried out by qualified personnel.
Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.
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Symbols related with safety:
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2.2 Specific Precautions
*
When you activate the light-producing arc and the electrode under a voltage of
6000 V. Do not open the lid and touch the electrode as it might damage.
*
The fusion splicer can only quartz glass fiber.
*
In case of any malfunction, breakdown or team entry into any type of material and
equipment immediately disconnect the external power supply and call service.
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Do not use in presence of flammable substances.
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Avoid dusty conditions and temperature or humidity.
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When changing from cold to hot wait until thoroughly dry the condensation.
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Do not disassemble the power module.
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Maintenance are recommended once a year.
2.3 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat III Fixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.
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3 STRUCTURE AND PANEL
3.1 Brief introduction of Structure
The portable fusion splicer which was specially designed is suitable for field, lab
and other situations. The Jig and Fixture is as Figure 1.-.
3.2 Introduction to Panel
3.2.1 Shield
The shield is closed unless fibers are going to be put in. Close it before any
keyboard operation. With a viewfinder mirror and a holding clamp for bare fiber in the
V-groove, it can prevent dust and wind and provide vertical light for the microscope.
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3.2.2 Screen
The viewing angle of the 5.7-inch TFT-LCD can be adjusted. But please protect
its screen from hard sharp things!
3.2.3 Power Supply
To provide convenience for user, the inner Li-Ion battery. The direct current was
supplied by the adapter, and the battery was charged when the adapter was used.
3.2.4 Charging Indicator Light
When the adapter was plugged in, the red indicator LED “CHARGE” was turned
on. The green led will shine after charging was accomplished.
3.3 Introduction to Keyboard
Figure 2.-
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Key Function Description
This is the power key. The instrument would turn on or off.
POWER
Press to operate the reinforcement heater. The red lamp is lit during
operation. And if the cover is covered, the heater will work also. The
heating time can be set in the menu, the operation refer to
HEAT
APPENDIX B. If the key is pressed in the heating procedure, the
heater will stop heating.
All operations except heating would be cancelled, if this key was
pressed, and all the motional parts will be move to default position,
RESET
and the instrument is ready for next fusion.
Press this key; the splicer accomplishes cleaning, gap adjustment,
alignment, fusion splicing and loss estimating functions. The results
SET
will be displayed automatically on the screen.
Press this key to enter the main menu.
Exit the current menu and return to the upper level or to the splicing
interface (if in the main menu currently).
MENU
Pressing this key the user accesses the configuration menu or
allows the user to return to a high level.
Press to enter the next sub-level menu; used to switch between the
right and left fibers when adjusting motor, In the test menu, it
confirms the start of a test.
ENTER
Press this key and the splicer will discharge for a short time between
the two electrodes. This operation can get rid of the dust on the fiber
but not of the stabs on the fiber NZDS.
In the Menu mode, it allows you to move up on the submenu list.
UP
DOWN
In the Manual Fusion mode, it allows you approaching to the fibres.
In the Menu mode, it allows you to move down on the submenu list.
In the Manual Fusion mode, it allows you to align the fibres.
It allows you to switch between the X and Y axe view.
vertical X and Y
X↔Y/-
Horizontal X and Y
only X
only Y
In Menu mode allows you to scroll through the options to choose
from.
It allows you to shoot an arc fusion. In the Menu mode allows you to
move between several options to choose from.
Table 2.-
ARC/+
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3.4 Introduction to Port board
Input / Output port is on the right side of the main body, as Figure 3.-, the
function are introduced in Table 3.
Figure 3.-
Name Function Description
POWER IN
CHARGE
DC power input terminal, 13.5V, 4.5A.
When the Led is red, the battery is charging.
When the Led is green, the battery is full.
USB USB connection to save records on your PC.
VGA Video signal output.
Table 3.-
3.5 Interface and View Modes
Figure 4.-
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Figure 5.-
In the Standby Mode, the user can switch between view modes pressing
X↔Y/-
.
Available modes are:
• X and Y vertical axes. Figure 4.-
• X and Y horizontal axes. Figure 5.-
• Only X axe.
• Only Y axe.
At the top part of the screen, status messages about the splicer process are
shown. At the lower part there is the date and time, the battery life, the temperature and
the air pressure.
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4 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
a) Open the shield and check whether are there dusty or the other eye winker
(such as short fiber) in the fixture.
b) Brush clean the V-grooves in one direction with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab.
c) Power on the OFFS, and fix the fibers following figure 6. The cleave length of
bare fiber should be 10 mm ∼ 16 mm, and the bare fiber should be put in the
V type groove, Cladding Fiber Holder Clamp hold down the fiber. The fiber will
be seen in the middle of the screen, don’t overlap.
Figure 6.-
d) Check all the key, if there were any exception, please contact us.
e) In splice mode, use ARC/+
(GAP), DOWN (ALIGN) keys to adjust the
fibers to proper positions. If on the screen appears "OK", then the user can start
the fusion by pressing on ENTER
to clean and on ARC/+ to splice.
Otherwise notice the following;
Whether the fiber is clean or not? If not, clean it.
Whether the V-groove is clean or not? If not, clean it.
Whether the fiber end profile is good or unqualified? If unqualified, cleave the
fiber again.
Whether the fiber is a standard fiber or not? If not, replace it with a standard
one.
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If the trouble is not included in the above lists. Please ask the manufacturer for
help.
f) In Auto fusion Mode or Half-auto fusion Mode, press SET
accomplishes cleaning, gap adjustment, alignment, fusion splicing and loss
estimating functions. The results will be displayed automatically on the screen.
key, the splicer
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5 BASIC OPERATION
5.1 Splicing Parameter Setting
Turn on the power and then the instrument begin self-checking. If everything was
ready, splice mode would be entered, the display on the screen is as figure 4.
5.1.1 Main Menu
Enter The Main Menu
In the SPLICE mode, press the key MENU
menu mode. The screen displays the main menu as Figure 7.
Functions in the Main Menu
The symbol is a highlight rectangle which can be moved up or down by or key.
Functions in the main menu are as follows:
“Fiber Type”: To select fiber type.
“Para. Group”: Select the discharge condition group, adjust the discharge
parameters.
“Heat Time”: Adjust heating time.
“Splice mode”: Auto, semiauto, manual.
“Setup”: Include CMOS setting, language selection, time setup, tension
test setting, and power save, restore factory settings.
“Test”: Arc Power, Overlap Test, Bright Setup, Motor Adjust.
“Maintenance”: Display the splice results or number of discharges in the
memory and clear the pole.
and the instrument will enter the
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Figure 7.-
Return
In the main menu, if the MENU
key was pressed, the Splice mode would be
returned to fusion mode.
5.1.2 Selección del tipo de fibra
After the main menu was entered, the “Fiber Type” option could be get by
ARC/+
The menu as following:
or X↔Y/- . A blue cursor will move between options.
SM: To save single-mode fiber splicing parameter groups. 10 groups in total:
01~ 10 which can be changed.
MM: To save multi-mode fiber splicing parameter groups. 10 groups in total:
01~ 10 which can be changed.
DS: To save dispersion shift fiber splicing parameter groups. 10 groups in
total: 01~ 10 which can be changed.
NZDS: To save nonzero dispersion shift fiber splicing parameter groups.
10 groups in total: 01~ 10 which can be changed.
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5.1.3 Fusion Parameters
There are 10 groups or memories with several parameters to edit for each type of
fibre.
We give an example on how to select the SM1 splice parameter group.
a) As the screen in figure 7, move the cursor to Fiber type option with UP
key or DOWN key, and select "SM" with ARC/+ or
X↔Y/-
b) Move the cursor to "Para. Group" with UP
and select "01" by press ARC/+
c) Press the MENU
.
key or DOWN key,
or X↔Y/- .
key to finish the operation.
5.1.4 Adjustment of Splice Parameters
Entering modification menu
If the parameters in SM1 group need to be adjusted, please select the
"Fiber Type" option or "Para. Group", and press ENTER
adjustment of splice parameters.
Specification of Splice Parameters
All items in the parameters group as table 4.
Parameter Modification:
a) Use the UP
to be adjusted, and then it means this parameter could be modified.
b) Then adjust the parameter to the ideal value with ARC/+
c) The other parameters can be modified in the same way.
or DOWN key to move the cursor to the item that needs
to enter menu of
or X↔Y/- .
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Item Range Unit
Prefuse Time
00~99 10 ms 05
Default
Value
Fuse Time 00~99 100 ms 14
Prefuse Power 00~99 0.1 mA 30
Fuse Power 00~99 0.1 mA 30
Overlap 00~40 2 µm 07
End Angle
GAP 00~09 2µm 04
0.5~2.0
Table 4.-
1.0 °
2.0
5.2 Adjustment of Splice Power
This part gives instructions on how to achieve low splice loss in different
environment conditions.
a) The recommended parameter group is decided according to the fiber gap of
Arc Test. The gap length: 015~025.
b) Parameter modification in different circumstances.
Modify the pre-fusion current and the fusion current in the discharge parameter
group, and make the value of Arc Test meet the requirements in step b, thus gaining a
low loss. The parameters will reduce at a high temperature and increase at a low
temperature.
5.3 Fiber Operation
Step 1: Before splicing, thread the fiber through the optical fiber protection sleeve.
Step 2: Remove fiber coating, and then brush the bare fiber with alcohol-soaked
Step 3: Cut the bare fiber using the cleaver. The typical value of the cleaver length
Step 4: Open the shield and fiber holder clamp carefully. Set the fiber in the
Step 5: Set the other fiber in the same way. Put the shield down carefully.
cotton swab. The typical bare fiber length is 20 mm. The concentration of
the alcohol should heavier than 90 %.
is 10 mm~16 mm.
V-groove and the fiber holder on the holder mount. At the same time, note
that the tip of the bare fiber does not touch anything. Make sure fiber is at
the bottom of the V-groove. If not, reset the fiber.
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NOTE:
a) Open the fibre holder separately. Load the cleaved fibre into the V-groove.
The end surface couldn’t touch the bottom of V-groove. Consult
figure 8 (a)~(b).
Figure 8.- Wrong way to install.
b) The tip of the coating fiber should keep a distance from the bare fiber mount.
Figure 9.-
c) To be sure the coating fiber was pressed tightly by the hold clamp. The shield
was closed, the fiber should be pressed on the V-groove by the shield.
5.4 Arc Test
Arc Test is very important for obtaining low splice loss. So before splicing, the
test should be done. See the details in the appendix A.
5.5 Fusion splicing Operation
There are three splicing modes for selection: Manual, Semi-auto and Auto
splicing mode.
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5.5.1 Manual mode
1.- Strip, clean and cleave the optical fibers.
2.- Open the shield.
3.- Lift the fiber clamps.
4.- Place the optical fibers in the V-grooves.
5.- Carefully close the V-groove clamps. Ensure the bare fibers are seated at the
position between the V-groove and the electrodes.
6.- Carefully close the fiber clamps and then the shield.
7.- Decide if the end face of fibers is good or bad.
8.- Press the UP
adjustment. If either of the two end face angles is more than the preset value,
an error occurs. Press the RESET
9.- Press DOWN
splicer will align the fibers automatically. The buzzer will beep and the screen
will display "OK" after the operation is done.
10.- Press ARC/+
loss is displayed on the screen.
key. The fibers move forward to their initial gap. Do gap
key and prepare the fiber again.
key and "ALIGNIN" will be displayed on the screen and the
key to end this splicing operation. The result of estimated
5.5.2 Semi-auto Mode
The difference between semi-auto and manual splicing mode is whether the
splicer automatically puts the two fibers end profiles to the screen center or not. We
advise the user to take the Auto and Semi-Auto splicing mode except for special-type
fiber.
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5.5.3 Auto splicing mode
"READY" is displayed on the screen.
1.- Do the same steps as in section 5.6.1: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7).
2.- Close the shield and the splicer will exercise Clean, Gap, Align, Fusion and
Tension Test functions automatically. The result will be displayed on the screen
as Figure 10 and Figure 11.
Figure 10.-
Figure 11.-
Notes:
1. Auto splicing mode is convenient, so we advise the user to take the auto splicing
mode.
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2. The splicer has the checking function of fiber cutting angle and fiber end face,
when it works in Semi-auto or Auto splicing mode. The quality of fiber end and
face has enormous impact on the loss of the contacting point; so efforts should be
mad as possible to make the end face plane, and the angle of the place with the
fiber cross-sectional plane should be less than 1°.
5.6 Estimated Splice Loss
Splice loss could be estimated by observing the splicing operation and the video
of the spliced part. If spliced part is abnormal (the diameter is bigger or smaller or etc.),
the fiber should be re-spliced.
NOTE: When splicing different fibers or multi fiber, a black line sometimes
Fiber Diameter Too Small
appears on the spliced part. But it does not affect the splice result.
PHENOMENON REASON RESOLVE METHOD
Fiber Not Aligned
Dust in the V-groove. Clean V-groove.
Discharge power is
inappropriate.
Splice parameter is
inappropriate.
Do Arc Power test and
adjust the current.
Increase discharge time or
stuff length.
Black Line
Splice parameter is
inappropriate.
Adjust the current and the
discharge time.
Gas
Fiber Asunder
Fiber Diameter too big
The fiber end is unqualified. Check cleaver.
The current too small or
discharge time too short.
The stuff length is too
The current is too strong.
small.
Adjust the current and the
Do an overlap test.
Reduce the current value
and the discharge time.
The stuff length is too big. Do a overlap test.
The current is too strong or
the discharge time too long.
Table 5.-
Adjust the current value
and the discharge time.
discharge time.
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5.7 Heater Operation
1.- Open the heater cover and the left and right fiber clamps of heater.
2.- Move the protection sleeve to cover the bare fibre and part of the cladding.
3.- Hold the fiber, tighten it lightly and then set the splice point in the center of the
heater.
(Do not let the fiber sag)
Figure 12.-
4.- Close the lid. The heater will be automatically ON and the HEAT
button
in red.
The user can stop the process at any moment by pressing on the HEAT
button.
5.- Once the process is finished, take out the fibre without touching the protector lid
and put it on the refrigerated tray.
Figure 13.-
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6 SETUP
The "Setup" menu allows you to configure several general parameters of the
fusion splicer such as the COMS sensor, language, date and time, activate or not the
tension test after splicing and the power save. It also allows to restore the factory
settings. Select "Setup" item in main menu and press the key to confirm. The screen
displays as shown in Figure 14.
6.1
CMOS sensor
This option allows the user to adjust the sensitivity or the gain of the view system.
Press ENTER
user can change the gain value that appears at the top of the screen. Press MENU
to exit.
to start process. With button ARC/+ and X↔Y/- the
6.2 Language
Use the UP
the key to ENTER
item which you want, and press the MENU key to return to the former.
or DOWN key to move the cursor to “Language”, and press
. Use the UP or DOWN key to move the cursor to the
Figure 14.-
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6.3 Date and Time
Use the or key to move the cursor to “Time Setting”, and press the key to enter,
the screen displays as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 15.-
Set time in the following steps:
1. Use the UP
or DOWN key to move the cursor to the item which you
want to change.
2. Use the X↔Y/-
or ARC/+ key to modify the number.
3. After the date and time are calibrated, new time will be remembered. Press the
MENU
key to return. or press the RESET key to return to the
"READY" status.
6.4 Tension
If the function of “Tension” is set to “ON”, a proof-test (about 2N) of the Splice
point is performed automatically upon completion of fusion splicing. Set the function of “Tension” in the following steps:
1. Use the UP
2. Use the X↔Y/-
or DOWN key to move the cursor to “Tension”.
or ARC/+ key to switch between different mode.
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6.5 Power Save
The splicer will be shut down certain duration of time (about 5 minutes) to save
unnecessary loss of battery capacity, when it is set to power saving mode. Use the
UP
or DOWN key to move the cursor to “Power Save”, and then use the
X↔Y/-
or ARC/+ key to switch between different mode.
6.6 Restore Factory Settings
When the instrument is produced, there are some parameters(such as Fiber
Type, Para. Group, Heat Time and Fusion Mode) installed.
Restoring factory settings is set by pressing the ENTER
cursor is moved to “Restore Factory Settings”. When the instrument is restored factory settings, the parameters of Fiber Type is SM, Para. Group is 01, the Heat Time is 50 s, the Fusion Mode is Manual, the Tension is set to “OFF”, the Power Saving is ON. The table 8 below shows other default parameters.
Fiber Type
Value
Parameter
SM MM DS NZDS
Prefuse Time 08 22 08 08
Fuse Time 14 18 14 14
Prefuse Power 30 30 30 30
Fuse Power 30 30 30 30
Overlap 07 08 09 10
End Angle 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Gap 04 04 04 04
Table 6.-
key twice, when the
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7 TEST AND ADJUSTMENT
The TEST menu allows the user to make calibration and electric arc test, the
overlapping test and the motor adjusting.
Select "Test" item in main menu and press the ENTER
test menu on the screen.
key to display the
Figure 16.-
7.1 Arc Calibration
It makes an arc calibration test and an automatic adjustment of parameters to
achieve a suitable value.
7.2 Arc Test
Test the position relationship between the electrodes and fiber to decide if the
fiber ends are at the center of the arc. And test whether the arc power is suitable for
fiber splicing or not.
Select "Arc Test" item in the menu and press the ENTER Now the screen displays as Figure 18.
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Figure 17.-
Then start the Arc Test by pressing the ENTER
key. The process is as
follows:
a. The splicer puts the two fibers end profiles to the screen center
automatically and accomplishes gap setting and aligning.
b. An electrical arc is produced by electrodes. Two fiber end profiles are fused
into ball shape.
c. The location of electrodes can be calculated according to the change of
fiber's shape, and displays the following information.
If the electrode's position is on the left, the screen displays "Gap XXX To R XXX".
If the electrode's position is to the right, the screen displays "Gap XXX To
L XXX".
If the electrode's deviation is within 10, no adjustment is needed. The electrodes
location adjustment requires high skill. It should be done by a technician. If the value of
"GAP" is between 15 and 25, the arc power is suitable for fiber splicing. If the value of
“GAP” is less than this range, please increase "Prefuse Power" and "Fuse Power",
contrarily, decrease "Prefuse Power" and "Fuse Power". Press the key to return to the
former operation after the test is done. Before the Arc Power test, the electrodes
should be cleaned. The test is effective only after the arc becomes stable.
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7.3 Overlap Test
Test the stuff length of the fiber during fusion splicing.
Choose the "Overlap Test" item in test menu and press ENTER key to
confirm. Now the screen displays as Figure 19.
Figure 18.-
a. Send the two end profiles of fibers to the center of the screen automatically,
and accomplish gap setting.
b. The left fiber exits from the screen, but the right fiber goes forward by
"Stuff" value.
c. The amount of stuff is calculated and displayed. The stuff length of the fiber
is set by the customer according to the arc power, fiber type and material.
When it needs to be changed, follow the adjustment method of discharge
parameters. Press the key to return after the test is done.
7.4 Adjustment of Motor
Adjust the original location of motor with the bare fiber clamped on the stage.
Fiber Fusion Splicer has a function to check the initial positions of the left and
right motor automatically. If the location is wrong during self-test, the splicer will switch
to motor adjustment mode automatically. Only after the location of motor is adjusted can
the splicer do fusion splicing.
Otherwise, when the position of coated fiber clamp is found straying from the
center obviously, i.e. it is shorter or longer when the fiber stripping length should be 16
mm. We can enter into the motor adjustment through the menu to adjust the original
location of the left and right motor. The operation processes under these two conditions
are as follows:
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Use the Menu to Adjust
a. Locate the 16 mm stripping length fiber properly and close the shield.
b. Enter the test sub-menu, choose the "Motor Adjust" item and press the
ENTER
key. The splicer will enter motor adjustment status. The screen
displays as shown in Fig 20.
c. Use the ENTER
, UP and DOWN key to adjust motor's
location until the fiber is displayed on the screen.
d. Press ENTER
key so that the buzzer beeps to indicate the new
location of the motor is accepted automatically by the splicer. This way the
adjustment is done.
e. Press MENU
key to return.
Figure 19.-
Note:
If the left and right motors are close to the V-grooves, the two 16 mm strippinglengths fibers may collide or one of them occupies the whole screen. In this case,
the fibers could be located after the splicer enters the motor-adjustment status. The
motors can be adjusted one after another.
If the grounding condition is good and the RESET key is pressed before the
instrument is turned off, the position of motors will need no adjustment for quite a
long time.
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8 HEAT TIME ADJUSTMENT
The oven heater time of the splicer can be adjusted between 10 s and 90 s in
10 s steps.
The set time is the time the oven is on during the heat-shrinkable process of the
protection sleeve tube.
The oven is on automatically every time you open and close.
To power on or off manually, the user should press on HEAT
the oven is on, the button is lighted in red colour.
WARNING: The oven can reach high temperatures. Do not touch the area to
avoid burns. Do not insert anything other than a fibre covered by a
suitable protective.
Select the "Heat Time" in the main menu. Use the X↔Y/-
to select the heating time. Press the MENU key to exit. The selected time will
not be lost even if the user turn off the fusion splicer.
button. When
button / - or ARC/+
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9 MAINTENANCE
Figure 20.-
9.1 Fusion Record
The splicer memory can store up to 5000 groups of fusion splice results and
discharge times. The failed and bad fusion splice results are abandoned automatically.
When the 5000 groups are full, the new data will cover the old ones in turn. The
displayed sequence number is convenient for customers to inquire after any
information.
Select the “Fusion Record " item in the sub-menu and press the confirm. The splicer displays as Figure 21.-.
You can change the sequence number in turn by pressing the UP
DOWN
to check all the data. Press the MENU key to return to the former
menu.
key to
or
Figure 21.-
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9.2 Export Record
Select the "Export Record" item in the sub-menu and press the ENTER to confirm, the “Please Insert USB” message is displayed on the screen. Press the
ENTER
exported, the “Please pull out USB” message is displayed on the screen. Pull out
USB, and press the MENU
RESET
key to confirm again, the data will be exported to U disk. When the data is
key to return to the former menu, or press the
key to return to the "READY" status.
Notes: The format of USB must be FAT!
key
9.3 Arc Count
The counter can count up to 999999. Every fusion will be taken into account, no
matter the fusion splice is successful or not.
9.4 Clear and Stabilize Electrodes
Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica
oxide build-up. It is recommended that the electrodes should be replace 2500 arc
discharges. When the electrodes are replaced, it is necessary to stabilize it. Use the UP
or DOWN key to move the cursor to ”Clear Electrodes”, and press the key
ENTER
UP
ENTER
to confirm, the Electrodes will be cleaned later. In the same way, Use the
or DOWN key to move the cursor to “Stabilize Electrodes”, and press the
key to confirm, the electrodes will be stabilized.
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10 FUSION SPLICER MAINTENANCE
10.1 Cleaning
Keep clean the V-groove, electrodes and view system. Close the lid when not
using the fusion splicer.
10.1.1 Cleaning V-groove
If there is dust on the V-groove, the bare fiber alignment operation may produce a
big splice loss. Clean the V-groove in the following steps.
1.- Open the shield.
2.- Cleave a bare fiber and push the tip of this fiber from the V-groove’s one end to
the other end.
3.- If the above method cannot clean the V-groove, you can use an alcohol-soaked
cotton swab to brush the groove to get rid of the dust.
10.1.2 Cleaning Electrodes
1.- If the electrodes are polluted because of long-term use, wipe the tip of
electrodes lightly with a cotton stick dipped in acetone or a 3 mm wide and
50 mm long grinding paper. Pay attention to protecting the electrodes' tip and its
position during cleaning. Finally stabilize electrodes, see Clear and Stabilize
Electrodes (Section D.4) for detail.
2.- Change the electrodes for new ones if necessary. See Chap. 10.2 "Change of
electrodes".
10.1.3 Cleaning the Objective Lens
The surface of the objective lens must be kept clean. Dust on lens can cause
trouble in the image process and a big splice loss.
1.- Turn off the power.
2.- Use a cotton swap soaked with pure alcohol to clean the lens’s surface from
center toward rim.
3.- Turn on power. Make sure dust cannot be seen on the LCD screen.
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10.2 Exchange of electrodes
1. Turn power off and unplug power cord.
2. Open the shield. The Figure 22 shows the structure of the electrodes.
3. Removed electrode by loosing screw of the electrode holder. Insert new pair of
electrodes and tighten screw alternately while pushing insulated part of the
electrode.
4. Plug in the power cord, turn on the power switch, and then stabilize electrodes.
Figure 22.-
10.3 Transportation and Storage
1.- Always use the carrying case of the fusion splicer to prevent moisture, vibration
and impact when storing and transporting the splicer.
2.- Never store the splicer in a place where the humidity or temperature cannot
meet requirements.
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10.4 Alarm indication and abnormal remedy
Message Reason and Remedy
OVER RUN
NO FIBER
L/R MOTOR OVER
FAILURE
BAD
UNSTABLE ARC
NO ARC
L/R -END BAD
There is dust on the V-groove... A fiber is
detached from its V-groove. A fiber is dirty.
The bare fiber is too short... Incorrect position.
A motor exceeding the limit position, causing
auto reset.
Arc power is too strong or Arc is unstable. The
gap is too big. Stuff length too small or no stuff
at all.
Splice parameters are inappropriate or arc
power is unstable. Dust on fiber end profiles.
The angle of fiber end profile is too big.
The interval between two fusion is too short .
Electrodes need cleaning.
Electrodes are dirty. Worn-out electrodes.
Clean or replace electrodes.
Left or right fiber end profile is too bad; cleave
fiber again.
Table 7.-
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ANNEX A: TIPS FOR A PROPER FUSION.
1. On a well-lit table prepare all components and tools that you are going to use.
- Scissors and fiber stripper.
- Cutter.
- Fiber Cleaning Wipes.
- Fiber disposal container to place fiber stubs.
- Fusion protection sleeves.
- Headlamp.
2. If the fiber is in the form of cable, first strip the outer jacket and the Kevlar
jacket with the scissors until you have a wire of 0.9 mm.
Figure 23.-
3. Cross an end of the Optical fiber (OF) through and inside a splice protector
and keep it away from the end. (> 1m).
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4. First use the stripper to remove the 9 mm plastic coating, leaving the fiber
only with a cladding of 250 µm. Prepare the stripper again in order to remove
the plastic layer of 250 µm and then leave the optical fiber "naked" (125 µm in
diameter and about 4 cm in length). To avoid damaging this glass fiber is
better to make a first pass loosely with your stripper. After that make a second
pass tighter to remove plastic remains.
Figure 25.-
5. Take a wipe forming a “V” with your fingers and pass the naked part of the
fiber through the middle of the folded wipe. Close the "V" to remove properly
the waste that may remain after stripping the fiber. Perform this operation at
least five times. Keep in mind that only the last few millimetres of fiber optics
will be involved during the splice process.
Figure 26.-
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6. Place the bare fiber in the fiber cutter. Place the cross section, with the
coverage at 17 mm from the blade. The fiber has to be as perpendicular as
possible to the blade. If the fiber has tensions that make it bend then you
should move the blade forward. Try to rotate the fiber to adopt a
perpendicular position and then move down the fixing lever to its top without
sudden shocks. Then move the blade back and the piece that secures the
“naked” optical fiber down.
Figure 27.-
7. Place the end of the fiber, which should already be peeled and cut, into the
splicer. Turn on the splicer using the lateral switch, lift the centre lid and the
left side cover to fix the Optical fiber. The end of the fiber must be just in the
line that connects both terminals. By lowering the cap of the splicer you can
check the cut and cleanliness of the fiber. If you see cuts at angles, gaps or
dirt is better to repeat the whole process again, from peeling.
Figure 28.-
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8. Repeat this procedure for the other end of the Optical fiber that you want to
splice. Finally, both ends of the Optical fiber should be near the centre line
that connects both terminals. Moving down the lid of the splicer, you could
see the level of cleanliness and the cut made on the optical fiber.
Figure 29.-
Figure 30.-
9. If both cuts are correct and the fiber is not dirty you can start to splice by
pressing
. The first stage is a small discharge to clean the optical fiber.
After that, an electric arc melts both ends and splices them.
Figure 31.-
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10. If the splice is successful you will not observe any discontinuity on the Optical
fiber when monitoring on the display. Then lift the lid and the two levers that
hold the fiber on each side of the made splice.
Figure 32.-
11. Lift the fiber up by holding it horizontally on each side about 10 cm from the
central point where the Optical fiber has been spliced and place the protective
tube centred on the area where the splice was made.
Figure 33.-
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12. Place this part of the fiber inside the oven and press
indicator HEAT turns off and then you should proceed to cool the splice by
placing it on the cooling rack located behind the oven.
USER’S MANUAL. PROLITE-40B
. After 30 s the
Figure 34 .-
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ANNEX B: THE PARAMETERS OF MMF ADJUST
Enter the parameter adjust menu, select multi-mode fiber parameter. The
screen displays as shown in Table. The parameters in the Table can be as the
reference.
Parameters Values
Prefuse Time 25
Fuse Time 18
Prefuse Power 22
Fuse Power 22
Overlap 07
End Angle 2.0
Gap 06
1.- When splicing multi-mode fiber, gas sometimes appears on the spliced part.
NOTE: When splicing multi fiber, a white or black line sometimes appears on the
Increase the “Prefuse Time“ and reduce “Prefuse Power”, “Fuse Power”.
2.- If the line on the spliced part break off, increase the “Fuse Time“, “Prefuse
Power”, “Fuse Power”.
3.- If the spliced part fiber diameter too small, reduce “Prefuse Power”, “Fuse
Power”.
4.- The “Fuse Power” and “Prefuse Power” must keep the same.
spliced part. But it does not affect the splice result.
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