Seiko OFL-126001, OFL-127001, OFL-12 SERIES User Manual
DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03
OFL-12 SERIES
OFL-126001
OFL-127001
MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Components Sales Dept.
1-8, Nakase, Mihama-ku
Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken, 261, Japan
Telephone: 043-211-1211
Facsimile: 043-211-8030
DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03
OFL-12 SERIES
OFL-126001
OFL-127001
MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Components Sales Dept.
1-8, Nakase, Mihama-ku
Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken, 261, Japan
Telephone: 043-211-1211
Facsimile: 043-211-8030
OFL-12 SERIES OFL-126001 OFL-127001 MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Document Number 39NPI-53E1-03
First Edition March 1995
Second EditionNovember 1995
Third Edition March 1996
Copyright 1995, 1996 by Seiko Instruments Inc.
All rights reserved.
Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) has prepared this manual for use by SII personnel,
licensees, and customers. The information contained herein is the property of SII
and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of
SII.
SII reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and
materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including
consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not
limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
SII
Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to:
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. Seiko Instruments GmbH
Electronic Components Div. OFC Div.
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Telephone: 310-517-8113 Telephone: 6102-2970
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PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to provide the information necessary to allow the
user to operate the OFL-12 Mass Production Polisher (hereafter referred to as OFL-
12) correctly and fully utilize its functions. Before using the OFL-12, be sure to read
this instruction manual thoroughly. Store the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
NOTE
The OFL-12 can only polish ferrules which meet the following conditions:
Ferrule material Zirconia (ZrO
)
2
Ferrule diameter 2.5 mm (0.0984 inch)
The OFL-12 can polish ferrules after assembly only with ST-type
connectors. Please contact SII for options if you wish to polish almina
ceramic capillary ferrules, f e rrules with dif f e ren t ou ter d iam ete r, f e rrule s that
require flat, angled PC, or another style of polishing.
NOTE
The polishing film and polishing fluid used on the OFL-12 are selected
especially for the processes performed on the OFL-12. If you use any other
polishing film or fluid, we cannot guarantee that the polishing specifications
will be met.
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Before using the OFL-12, please make sure that all of the following items (shown in
figure 0-1) are present.
Table 0-1. Standard Parts
No
Part Part code Qty. Remarks
.
1 Basic machine OFL-12 1
2 Holding jig KJJ100101 1 for 2.5 mm dia.
3 Polishing disk KJD100100 1 synthetic rubber
disk
4 Adhesive removal pad KJO100101 1 with synthetic
rubber sheet
5 Polishing film (adhesive
removal)
6 Polishing film (grinding) (KJW100200
7 Polishing film (polishing) (KJW100300
8 Polishing film (finishing) (KJW100400
(KJW100100
)
)
)
)
10*
Sheets
1*
Sheet
1*
Sheet
1*
Sheet
abrasive paper
green label
yellow label
white label
9 Polishing fluid (KJA100100) 1* 100 ml
10 Squeezable dropper bottle KJO100200 2 50 ml2
11 Power cord KKO100420 1
12 Fuse KKO100320 2 250 V, 1 A
13 Ball-end hex wrench KJO100500 1
14 Instruction manual KKO100220 1
15 Soft brush KJO101000 1
16 Setup Stand KJO100600 1
17 Grease KJO101200 1
18 Maintenance Manual KKO100520 1
* The quantity listed is the quantity included in the standard OFL-12 package. See
Table 0-2 for the quantities included in additional orders of individual items.
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Basic machine
➀
Polishing film (adhesi ve removal) (10)
Maintenance Manual
Instruction Manual
Adhesive removal pad
Polishing disk (1)
Holding jig (1)
Polishing fil m (gri nding) (1)
Polishing film (polishing ) (1)
Polishing film (finishing) (1)
16) Soft brush17) Ball-end hex wrench
15) Fuse (2)
14) Setup stand
18) Power cord
Figure 0-1 Standard Parts
11) Grease
13) Squeezable dropper bottle (2)
12) Polishing fluid (1 bottl es)
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The available consumable items are listed in Table 0-2.
Table 0-2Consumable Items
Part Part code Qty. Remarks
Polishing film (adhesive
removal)
Polishing film (grinding) KJW10020
Polishing film (polishing) KJW10030
Polishing film (finishing) KJW10040
Polishing fluid KJA100100 2
Standard consumable
supplies kit
KJW10010
0
0
0
0
100
sheets
10
sheets
10
sheets
10
sheets
change after 1 use
change after 10 use
change after 10 use
change after 10 use
can polish approximately
(100
ml
2)
600 ferrules per container
(12 ferrules at one time, 50
uses)
KJS100100 1 set contents:
Polishing film
adhesive removal 100
grinding 10
polishing 10
finishing 10
Polishing fluid 2
The Standard Consumable Supplies Kit (part code 110-S-001) is sufficient to polish
about 1200 ferrules.
The available optional items are listed in Table 0-3.
Table 0-3Options
Part Part code Qty. Remarks
Holding jig for D4 KJJ200100 1 for zirconia capillary ferrule
(diameter:2.0mm (0.0787
inch))
Angled PC polishing set
KJS100500 1 set for angled PC polishing
(minimum set)
OFL-12 consumer
supplies kit for alumina
KJS100200 1 set for alumina ceramic
capillary ferrule
ceramic capillary ferru le
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
CHAPTER 1 USER NOTES
1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE OFL-12................................................. 1-1
1.2 PREPARATION........................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING POLISHING FLUID ......................................1-2
CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW
2.1 PARTS NOMENCLATURE..........................................................................2-2
2.2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE....................................................................2-6
CHAPTER 3 POLISHING PREPARATION
3.1 POLISHING DISK PREPARATION .............................................................3-1
3.2 POLISHING FILM PREPARATION..............................................................3-2
3.3 THRUST (POLISHING PRESSURE) SETTING ..........................................3-3
3.4 SETTING UP POLISHING TIME .................................................................3-4
CHAPTER 4 POLISHING PROCEDURE
4.1 MOUNTING THE FERRULES..................................................................... 4-1
4.2 REMOVING ADHESIVE (HAND POLISHING) ............................................4-4
4.3 ADJUSTING FIBER HOLDER..................................................................... 4-5
4.4 GRINDING (1ST POLISHING) AND POLISHING (2ND POLISHING).........4-6
4.5 FINISHING (3RD POLISHING)....................................................................4-10
4.6 POLISHING CONDITION CHECK...............................................................4-13
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 CLEANING AFTER POLISHING .................................................................5-1
5.2 CHANGING POLISHING FILM....................................................................5-1
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Section Page
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
STANDARD POLISHING EFFICIENCY AND SPECIFICATIONS............... A-1
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CHAPTER 1
USER NOTES
In this chapter, important notes for users are given. Please read them carefully
before using the OFL-12.
1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE OFL-12
To protect the OFL-12 and use it correctly, please pay attention to the following
notes:
Do not leave the OFL-12 outdoors, or where water might damage it.
Do not subject the OFL-12 to undue vibrations or reckless drops.
Do not touch the operation panel or the switches with wet hands.
The OFL-12 is heavy (about 25 kg (55 lbs)), so place it on a sturdy table.
Be sure to supply electric power at the voltage and frequency specified.
Be sure to connect the grounding pin of the power cord plug to ground to
prevent electric shock.
Do not touch the rotating parts during use.
Be sure to disconnect the OFL-12 from the power source before changing the
polishing disks or other parts.
1.2 PREPARATION
In addition to the main Mass Production Polisher and its accessories, please
prepare the following items:
Cleaning paper lint-free synthetic cleaning tissue
Ethyl alcohol
Water Tap water
Washing container 3 (one for each polishing unit), approximately 3 (0.75
gal) each.(for washing the ferrules and holding jig)
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1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING POLISHING FLUID
Please pay attention to the following when using the polishing fluid:
If you get the polishing fluid on your skin or into your eyes, rinse with water
quickly and thoroughly.
Make sure the area where the polishing fluid is being used is well ventilated.
If the polishing fluid gets on your clothes, they should be washed thoroughly.
After using, seal the container and store in a place that is between 0 and
50C (32 and 122F).
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CHAPTER 2
OVERVIEW
In this chapter, the parts of the OFL-12 basic machine and operational procedure
are explained.
In section 2.1, the names of the parts of the OFL-12 basic machine and their
function are explained.
In section 2.2, the standard operating procedure for polishing the ferrules is
explained.
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2.1 PARTS NOMENCLATURE
The parts of the OFL-12 basic machine are explained in this section. Figure 2-1
shows the OFL-12 after the polishing disks have been installed on the machine.
Fiber holder
Weight arm
Fuse holder (2 places
on the back side)
Protection cover
Timer
Polishing disk
POWER lamp
OFF button
Reset button (Counter)
Counter
ON button
Power switch
Figure 2-1 External View of OFL-12 and Operating Panel
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