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  INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARC FUSION SPLICER F S M – 6 0 S Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place.

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  Table of Contents Warning and Caution………….. 3 Introduction …………….9 Description of Product …………12 1. Components of Splicer ………………… 12 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation…………14 3. Description and Function of Splicer …………… 16 Point of the splice procedure……….20 1.

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  Maintenance Menu …………… 92 1. Replace Electrodes………………..93 2. Stabilize Electrodes………………..94 3. Clear Arc Count………………….94 4. Battery Discharge ………………… 95 5. Set Calendar………………….96 6. Maintenance Info…………………. 96 7. Diagnostic Test Function………………97 8. Dust Check …………………… 98 9.

• Page 5: Warning And Caution

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

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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Do not take the protector off the splicer, or consult your distributor for instruction. Tightening the original screw without the protector may damage mechanism inside. An environmental performance decreases when the protector is detached.
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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: • Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs. •…
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  When using an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the following measures to correct the condition. (1) Connect a step-down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220-240V to AC100-120V.
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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Do not touch the splicer, AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty / humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.
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  Warning and Caution CAUTIONS Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes. • Use only specified electrodes. • Set the new electrodes in the correct position. • Replace the electrodes as a pair. Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.

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  Introduction Introduction The core alignment fusion splicer FSM-60S with PAS technology is designed for splicing many types of optical fibers. It is small in size and light in weight, making it suitable for any operating environment. It is easy to operate and it splices fast while maintaining low splice loss.

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  To operate by the bad environment, the splicer has improved the performance. Dropping Water-Proof Dust Fujikura does not guarantee that the splicer will not be damaged under these conditions. Unique function (1) Automatic change of operating display The FSM-60S can be operated with monitor in front or at back.
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  Introduction (3) The fiber clamp release lever The fiber clamp arms are attached to wind protector and they close when wind-protector is closed. However, the fiber clamps can be detached by setting “clamp arm release lever” [UNLOCK]. This option can be recommended when fiber has some memory curl, so operator can make sure the fiber is surely clamped before wind-protector is closed.

• Page 14: Description Of Product

  Description of Products Description of Product 1. Components of Splicer STANDARD SET Carrying Case AC Adapter / Battery Charger [ ADC-13 ] Arc Fusion Splicer [ FSM-60S ] Spare Electrodes AC Power Code 1 pair [ ELCT2-20A ] USB Cable [USB-01] J-Plate [ JP-04 ] Warnings and Cautions…

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  Description of Products 3.others DC power cord DC power cord [DCC-12] [DCC-13] Magnifier Battery Pack [MGS-05] [BTR-08] Battery charge cord [DCC-14]…

• Page 16: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation

  Description of Products 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Fiber coating 0.25mm 0.9mm diameter Standard sleeve 60mm length [ FP-03 ] 40mm length [ FP-03 ( L = 40 ) ] Fiber protection sleeves Micro sleeve Micro sleeve 20mm length [ FPS01-250-20 ] 45mm length 25mm length [ FPS01-250-25 ] [ FPS01-900-45 ]…

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• Page 18: Description And Function Of Splicer

  Description of Products 3. Description and Function of Splicer Wind protector Tube heater Protector USB port Protector HJS power port LCD monitor Protector Power unit dock A hole for tripod fixation (1/4”-20UNC and M8)

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  Description of Products V-groove Electrode Objective lens Electrode cover Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Electrode cover Illumination lamp Electrode Wind protector Fiber clamp…
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  Description of Products RESET key SET key HEAT key Tube heater Wind protector ON/OFF key HEAT key Clamp arm release lever ARC key RESET key X/Y key SET key…
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  Description of Products Escape key Up/Down Arrow key Menu key Enter key LCD monitor…

• Page 22: Point Of The Splice Procedure

  Point of the splice procedure Point of the splice procedure 1. To get a stable low splice loss 1-1. Daily cleaning before Splicing Operation • Clean the V-grooves. • Clean the wind protector mirrors. • Clean the Clamp Chips. • Clean Objective Lens every week, or when it’s dirty. In this case electrodes do not remove from the splicer.

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  Point of the splice procedure 1-2. Select / use the suitable splice mode How to select the “Splice Mode” • When splicing only standard SM fibers (ITU-T G.652), “SM AUTO” mode is recommended. •When splicing many types of fibers, “AUTO” mode is recommended, but splice speed is slow.
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  Point of the splice procedure • Place fiber in the bottom of V-groove for successful splicing. No Good Good • Make sure if the cleave length is correct. Fiber coating edge may hit the V-groove in case with shorter cleave length, and then the fibers may not be stuffed each other during arc discharge and result in worse splice loss.
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  Point of the splice procedure • Check the fiber angle and cleave shape. The fiber cleave angle affects splicing quality. Large cleave angle worsens splice loss. Incline Chip •Visually check the arc discharge with the monitor. In case the arc discharge is observed “wobbling”…
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  Heating •Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. Other manufacture’s fiber protection sleeve may not shrink completely. At that time extend the heating time. See page 80 [Heater Mode].

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  Point of the splice procedure 2. Power Supply Use only supplied AC power cord. Connect to ground with ground terminal of AC power cord. 2-1. To prevent the damege of AC adpter AC generators may produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular frequencies. Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.

• Page 28: Basic Operation

  Basic Operation Basic Operation 1. How to use the work table on the carrying case The worktable can be attached / detached to the carrying case. • The splicer can not be attached to the work table without protector. (1) Detach the work table from the carrying case by loosen the screw. Remove (2) Tighten the screw behind the worktable to fix the splicer.

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  Basic Operation (4) Holes on the worktable can be used to create your original work tray suitable for your unique splicing style. Hole Hole Hole • Arrange safety belts/devices for equipments and accessories on the tray before use. Straps for small accessories may be recommended. In case the equipment/accessories were dropped to a person under operation area, this would result in serious injury or fatal accident.

• Page 30: Inserting Power Supply To Splicer

  Basic Operation 2. Inserting Power Supply to Splicer For AC operation or DC operation with external battery, use AC adapter (ADC-13). For battery operation, use detachable battery (BTR-08). The Power Unit Dock, located on the splicer body, can accommodate both power supplies (ADC-13 and BTR-08). 2-1.

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  Basic Operation 2-3. DC operation with external battery Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter. • Do not supply DC16V or greater, the AC adapter will be damaged immediately. Open Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on (green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied.
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  Basic Operation 2-4. Battery operation Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20% or greater before operation otherwise few splices can be made. • Fully discharge battery at least every three months, or the battery degrades due to memory effect. Seepage 95 for [Battery Discharge]. •…
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  Basic Operation READY screen Remaining battery capacity indicator Remaining battery capacity Remaining battery capacity Remaining display indicator battery 4 LED 75~100% (Blue Color) 3 LED 50~75% (Blue Color) 2 LED 25~50% (Yellow Color) 1 LED 10~25% (Red Color) 1 LED Flashing Less than 10% (Red Color)
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  Basic Operation How to charge battery Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the Battery Pack. Plug the supplied battery charge cord (DCC-14) into both the battery charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-13) and the battery charge terminal located on the battery (BTR-08) side.
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  Basic Operation • Do not place battery on top of AC adapter or vise-versa. • Battery can be charged while AC adapter (ADC-13) is in power unit dock of FSM-60S regardless of under operation or not. • CHARGE LED turns off when battery charge is completed. If CHARGE LED flashes, replace the battery with a new one.

• Page 36: Turning Splicer «On

  Basic Operation 3. Turning splicer «ON» Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. The following warning screen is displayed. • It is displayed in 3 per 1 month when turn the splicer power on. • There is the case that a language is fixed depending on the country of shipment.

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  Basic Operation Monitor brightness READY Monitor visibility changes depending on environmental conditions. To change monitor brightness, press Up/Down Arrow key to change value and press Enter key to set value. Splice Mode Select appropriate splicing mode for the specific fiber combination.

• Page 38: Cleaning Optical Fiber

  Basic Operation 4. Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase. 5.

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  Basic Operation 6-2. Fiber holder System (1) Set the fiber onto the fiber holder with the fiber protruding 30 to 40mm from the end of the fiber holder and then close the fiber holder lid. • Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer to figure below).

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  Basic Operation 7. Fiber Cleaving (1) To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper. Cutting lever Stopper (2) Push the slide button until it locks. (3) Set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver. • Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used. No Good Good (4) Press down the cutting lever.

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  Basic Operation Fiber plate (AD-30A, AD-30B) Cutting lever Slide button (7) Close cutting lever completely then set stopper to lock the cutting lever closed.

• Page 42: Loading Fiber To Splicer

  Basic Operation 8. Loading fiber to splicer 8-1. Sheath Clamp (1) Open wind protector and sheath clamps. (2) Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Electrode Sheath clamp •…

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  Basic Operation 8-2. Fiber Holder System (1) Loosen a screw beside sheathe clamps and take the sheathe clamps off the splicer. (2) Open the wind protector. (3) Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber. Fiber Guide Pins Fiber Holder…
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  Basic Operation The fiber clamp release lever The fiber clamp arms are attached to wind protector and they close when wind-protector is closed. However, the fiber clamps can be detached by setting “clamp arm release lever” [UNLOCK], then the fiber clamp can be moved independently. This option can be recommended when fiber has some memory curl, so operator can make sure the fiber is surely clamped before wind-protector is closed.

• Page 45: Splicing Procedure

  Basic Operation 9. Splicing procedure To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the FSM-60S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.

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  Basic Operation (3) After completion of fiber alignment, arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. (4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated in the next page. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
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  Basic Operation •When splicer indicates following message, splice loss may be high. “Arc discharge is not stable. Electrodes should be stabilized to reform the arc discharge.” Load prepared SM fibers onto splicer in order to stablize electrodes. After completeing it, re-splice fibers. When there is an environmental change (altitude), we recommend you to perform arc discharge proofreading.
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  Basic Operation Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Core axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Core angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
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  Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Thin Arc power not Perform [Arc Calibration]. adequate Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. Line Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. • A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diameters) are spliced.

• Page 50: Removing Spliced Fiber

  Basic Operation 10. Removing spliced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the (1) Open lids of tube heater. edge of the splicer. (2) Open wind protector. (3) Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind Sheath Clamp protector and open left sheath clamp or fiber holder lid.

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  Basic Operation (3) Then HEAT LED turn on and HEAT mark displayed on the monitor. HEAT Mark Heating: Cooling: • Tube heating does not start when heater lid is opening. • If HEAT key is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT key is pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted.
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  Basic Operation (6) Attach the J-plate onto the splicer by installing aslant. (7) Remove the protected fiber from the splicer. •Do not touch the shrunken sleeve after removing the fiber from the tube heater. It may be hot. (8) Place the removed fiber into the J-plate.
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  Basic Operation When Magnifier MGS-05 is used. (1) Please extend both sides and insert from back. Please check that the nail is caught exactly. A screw is stopped. (2) A magnifying glass is fixed with an attached screw. (3) The assembled magnifying glass is fitted over a hole for a shaft like the following photograph.

• Page 54: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. 1-1. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1-2. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips Cotton swab If contaminants are present on the clamp chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

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  Remove excess alcohol from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab. • Fujikura recommends to clean the objective lens when replace the electrode. • Remove electrode before cleaning objective lens.

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  Blade lock screw Bottom view Adjuster lock screw Blade Replacement After the circular blade has been raised 3 times and rotated through all positions (a total of approximately 48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor.
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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2-3. Replace Wind Protector Mirrors Replace the wind protector mirror if it cannot be cleaned or if it remains clouded. To replace, do the following: (1) Turn the splicer power off. (2) Open the wind protector. Pull and unlock wind protector mirror latch with fingers. While still pulling on mirror latch, use other hand’s fingers to pull on wind protector mirror frame.
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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality (4) Clean Wind Protector Mirrors. (5) Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen. Press X/Y key to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens.

• Page 60: Splice Menu

  Splice Menu Splice Menu 1. Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the below listed splicing parameters. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating.

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  Splice Menu Database Splice Mode Description This splice mode observes the core profile of the optical fiber, and automatically identifies the fiber type being SM, MM or NZDS. A set of splicing parameters is selected for the identified fiber type and the fibers are automatically spliced.
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  Splice Menu Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
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  Splice Menu 1-1. Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. (1) Press Menu key at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
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  Splice Menu 1-2. Creating or erasing splice mode How to create splice mode There are 8 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow the below steps to add splice mode. Select a “BLANK”…
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  Splice Menu 1-3. Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be Select Splice Mode Menu modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters UP/DOWN Arrow key follow below steps: Menu key (1) In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified.
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  Splice Menu Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes AUTO mode : [AUTO], [SM AUTO] , [MM AUTO] , [NZ AUTO] , [DS AUTO] Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes to simplify the operation.
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  Splice Menu Splicing parameters: standard modes Standard mode : [SM], [MM], [NZ], [DS] In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select one from a series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
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  Splice Menu Parameter Description An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Cleave Limit fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit). An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds the Loss Limit selected threshold (loss limit).
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  Core curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set «OFF». If the estimated splice on certain fiber combinations needs adjustment, Core step, Core curve and MFD mismatch are used. These are advanced Mismatch splicer functions and should be discussed with your Fujikura representative before changing.
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  Splice Menu 1-4. How to input Mode Title / Comment / Password Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password. (1) Move the cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key, Menu key, and press Enter key to input the selected character.
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  Splice Menu 1-5. Manual Splice Mode This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is different from standard automatic splicing. (1) Press SET key to drive the fibers forward. The fibers stop moving forward at the Gapset position.
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  Splice Menu 1-6. ECF Splice When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below. However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding due to the viscous self-centering effect.
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  Splice Menu 1-7. Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode makes an intentional core axial offset to create attenuation at the splice point. Two types of attenuation splice modes are included in the splicer as stated below. Select either «AT1(SM)», «AT1(DS)», «AT2(SM)», «AT2(DS) or AT2(MM) in data base area at [Fiber Type].
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  Splice Menu • [AT2] mode provides more stable performance than [AT1] mode, but some variation may inevitably occur. To decrease variation, set the [Cleave Limit] as low as possible. • Attenuation splices made with [AT1] / [AT2] modes are not as accurate as power meter attenuation feedback splicing.

• Page 75: Splice Option

  Splice Menu 2. Splice Option Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set. (1) Press Menu key at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. (3) Press Enter key to change values.

• Page 76: Splice Memory

  Splice Menu 3. Splice Memory This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for «attenuation splicing». SM / NZ / DS / MM / AUTO Others…

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  Splice Menu 3-1. List of Splice Results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. • Memory Data can be download by USB. Refer to instruction manual of “FSM Data Connection”. How to display the splice Result data (1) Select [Memory] in [Splice Menu].
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  Splice Menu How to Clear the Splice Results data (1) Press Menu key in [Splice Result] Menu. (2) Press Menu key in [Jump / Remove] Menu. (3) The memory can be deleted by pushing Enter key again. (4) Select the memory of beginning of the range that wants to delete by Enter key. (5) Select the memory of ending of the range that wants to delete by Up/Down arrow key.
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  Splice Menu 3-2. Splice Result of Error Only splice result with the error is sorted out among Splice Result and displayed. The method of the display and the deletion is the same as ”List of Splice Results”. Enter key Menu key 3-3.
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  Splice Menu 3-4. Camera Image This function is to store the fiber image after splice or error occurred. Total 8 images can be stored. (1) Select [Memory] in [Splice Menu]. (2) Select [Camera Image] and press Enter key to display [Camera Image] Menu. Ho to store the Camera Image Data Select [No Image] by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press Enter key.

• Page 81: Splice Memory Comment

  Splice Menu Ho to display Camera Image Data Select memory number by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press Enter key. The fiber image data is displayed. Select Memory number Enter key Enter key Ho to delete Camera Image Data Select the number in [Camera Image] and press the Menu key.

• Page 82: Heater Menu

  There are 30 user-programmable heating modes. Select one best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area.

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  Heater Menu 1-1. Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press Menu key to display [Heater Menu]. Splice Menu Heater Menu Menu key (2) Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu].
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  Heater Menu 1-2. ferring or editing Heater Mode Tube-heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed. (1) Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Select Heater Mode] menu. Press Menu key to display [Edit Heater Mode] menu. (2) Press Up/Down Arrow keys to move cursor to a parameter to be changed, then press Enter key to enter.

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  Heater Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode Sleeve type in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title1 monitor during the splicing/heating process.

• Page 86: Setting Menu

  Setting Menu Setting Menu 1. Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press Menu key to display [Setting Menu]. Splice Menu Setting Menu Menu key (2) Select [Splice Settings] in [Setting Menu] to display [Splice Settings] menu.

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  Setting Menu Parameter Description Ignore Splice Error Loss Bubble Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message “Loss Error,” “Bubble Error,” “Fat Error” “Thin Error” or “Fiber Angle Error” is disregarded. Thin Fiber Angle Setting to “Disable”…

• Page 88: Maintenance Settings

  Setting Menu 2. Maintenance Settings Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item. Electrode When the number of splices made exceeds 1,000, the caution Electrode Caution message prompting for electrode replacement is displayed when the power is turned on. When the number of splices exceeds 2,000, the caution message changes to the warning message.

• Page 89: Machine Settings

  Setting Menu 3. Machine Settings (1) Select [Machine Settings] in [Setting Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. Machine Settings Enter key Select the [Machine Settings] in the [Setting Menu] Parameter Description Sets a language to be displayed on the screen. Select a language to be displayed.

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  Setting Menu 3-1. Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with settings for the “Monitor Front” operation style. This can be changed to “Monitor Rear” operation style. The sheath clamp direction can also be changed for the selected style. When [Monitor Position] is changed, the direction of the four arrow keys is reversed.
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  Setting Menu 3-2. Power Save function in Machine Settings This function is important for energy conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be decreased. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting.
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  Setting Menu 3-3. Power On Option in Machine Settings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) 15 (Opening Title2) Opening Title2 To edit Title, see page [Title] on how to input title.

• Page 93: Menu Lock Settings

  Setting Menu 4. Menu Lock Settings (1) Select [Menu Lock Settings] in the [Setting Menu]. Password input screen is displayed. (2) Input Password. See page 68 [How to input Mode Title / Comment / Password] on how to input password. (3) Change a parameter value.

• Page 94: Maintenance Menu

  Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state. Press Menu key to display [Maintenance Menu1], [Maintenance Menu2]. (2) Select a function to perform.

• Page 95: Replace Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu 1. Replace Electrodes It is recommended that the electrodes be replaced after 1,000 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 2,000, a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the electrodes without a replacement will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength.

• Page 96: Stabilize Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu (5) Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the splicer and press Enter key. After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 45 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes. (6) Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.

• Page 97: Battery Discharge

  Maintenance Menu 4. Battery Discharge The battery pack (BTR-08) uses Ni-MH cells. If the battery pack is recharged repeatedly even though a sufficient capacity still remains, a memory effect would make it seem as if the battery capacity has decreased. If such a phenomenon occurs, execute [Battery Discharge] to reduce the remaining capacity to zero.

• Page 98: Set Calendar

  Maintenance Menu 5. Set Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar incorporated in the splicer. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Set Calendar]. (2) As the year, month, day and time are displayed, press Menu key to move the cursor to the parameters, and press Up/Down Arrow key to adjust numerical values.

• Page 99: Diagnostic Test Function

  Maintenance Menu 7. Diagnostic Test Function The FSM-60S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of splicer operation trouble. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu 2] and execute [Diagnostic Test].

• Page 100: Dust Check

  Maintenance Menu 8. Dust Check The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras, lenses and wind protector mirrors disturbs normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.

• Page 101: Arc Calibration

  Maintenance Menu 9. Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.

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  Maintenance Menu • Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter «Cleave Limit» in splicing modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration. See page 84 [Splice Settings] to change cleave angle threshold. “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press Escape key to exit.

• Page 103: Motor Calibration

  Maintenance Menu 10. Motor Calibration Motors were adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings could change due to various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all six motors. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Motor Calibration] in the [Maintenance Menu 2]. (2) Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press Enter key.

• Page 104: Error Message List

  Error Message List Error Message List Press Enter when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: • If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. •…

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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message • Dust or dirt is on the •Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, fiber surface. clean and cleave). L-Too Dusty • Dust or dirt is on the • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens or Fiber objective lens or the the mirror if dust or dirt exists.
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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message • The fiber is set too far • Press RESET key, re-position the fiber again back and does not reach ZL Motor with the end-face closer to the electrodes. the splice point. Overrun (Forward) •…
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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Focus X • The fiber is not set Motor correctly at the bottom • Press RESET key, and re-position the fiber Overrun of the V-groove. The again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the (Forward) fiber position is out of V-groove.
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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, Dust or dirt is on the clean and cleave). fiber surface. Select the suitable splice mode. Pressing the Cannot detect fiber in The left and right fiber SET key cancels the error and continues the AUTO mode types are different.
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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave [Cleave Limit] is Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
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  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. Insufficient fiber • Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. cleaning. • Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
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  Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution • Clean the wind protector mirrors by referring page 53. If it is not possible to remove the dirt There is dust or dust on the mirror, replace the wind after executing Dirt or dust exists protector mirror by referring page 56.

• Page 112: Questions And Troubleshooting

  Questions and Troubleshooting Questions and Troubleshooting 1. Power Supply (1) Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF key • Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (2) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack •…

• Page 113: Splicing Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 2. Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor • See page 102 [Error Message List]. (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss • Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses. See page 52 [Maintenance of Splicing Quality].

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  Questions and Troubleshooting (8) Error message can be over-ridden • See page 84 [Splice Settings] to not allow error message override. (9) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time • The settings cannot be changed in SM, NZ, MM or AUTO modes. •…

• Page 115: Tube-Heating Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 3. Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely • Extend the heating time. See page 80 [Heater Mode]. (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks • Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.

• Page 116: Other Functions

  Questions and Troubleshooting 5. Other Functions (1) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen • Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing X/Y key. (2) Too many repetitions until “Test Finish” indicated in [Arc Calibration] •…

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  Questions and Troubleshooting Blank Page…

• Page 118: Guarantee And Contact Address

  The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. will provide a warranty replacement of the AC adapter only one time. In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period, Fujikura Ltd.

• Page 119: Contact Address

  Guarantee and Contact Address 7. Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the distributor or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax.

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  INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARC FUSION SPLICER F S M – 6 0 S Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents Warning and Caution………….. 3 Introduction …………….9 Description of Product …………12 1. Components of Splicer ………………… 12 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation…………14 3. Description and Function of Splicer …………… 16 Point of the splice procedure……….20 1.

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  Maintenance Menu …………… 92 1. Replace Electrodes………………..93 2. Stabilize Electrodes………………..94 3. Clear Arc Count………………….94 4. Battery Discharge ………………… 95 5. Set Calendar………………….96 6. Maintenance Info…………………. 96 7. Diagnostic Test Function………………97 8. Dust Check …………………… 98 9.

• Page 5: Warning And Caution

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

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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Do not take the protector off the splicer, or consult your distributor for instruction. Tightening the original screw without the protector may damage mechanism inside. An environmental performance decreases when the protector is detached.
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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: • Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs. •…
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  When using an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC220-240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the following measures to correct the condition. (1) Connect a step-down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220-240V to AC100-120V.
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  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Do not touch the splicer, AC power cord and AC plugs with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Do not operate splicer near hot objects, in hot temperature environments, in dusty / humid atmospheres or when water-condensation is present on the splicer. This may result in electric shock, splicer malfunction or poor splicing performance.
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  Warning and Caution CAUTIONS Follow the below listed instructions for handling electrodes. • Use only specified electrodes. • Set the new electrodes in the correct position. • Replace the electrodes as a pair. Failure to follow the above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge. It can result in equipment damage or degradation in splicing performance.

• Page 11: Introduction

  Introduction Introduction The core alignment fusion splicer FSM-60S with PAS technology is designed for splicing many types of optical fibers. It is small in size and light in weight, making it suitable for any operating environment. It is easy to operate and it splices fast while maintaining low splice loss.

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  To operate by the bad environment, the splicer has improved the performance. Dropping Water-Proof Dust Fujikura does not guarantee that the splicer will not be damaged under these conditions. Unique function (1) Automatic change of operating display The FSM-60S can be operated with monitor in front or at back.
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  Introduction (3) The fiber clamp release lever The fiber clamp arms are attached to wind protector and they close when wind-protector is closed. However, the fiber clamps can be detached by setting “clamp arm release lever” [UNLOCK]. This option can be recommended when fiber has some memory curl, so operator can make sure the fiber is surely clamped before wind-protector is closed.

• Page 14: Description Of Product

  Description of Products Description of Product 1. Components of Splicer STANDARD SET Carrying Case AC Adapter / Battery Charger [ ADC-13 ] Arc Fusion Splicer [ FSM-60S ] Spare Electrodes AC Power Code 1 pair [ ELCT2-20A ] USB Cable [USB-01] J-Plate [ JP-04 ] Warnings and Cautions…

• Page 15: Description Of Products

  Description of Products 3.others DC power cord DC power cord [DCC-12] [DCC-13] Magnifier Battery Pack [MGS-05] [BTR-08] Battery charge cord [DCC-14]…

• Page 16: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation

  Description of Products 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Fiber coating 0.25mm 0.9mm diameter Standard sleeve 60mm length [ FP-03 ] 40mm length [ FP-03 ( L = 40 ) ] Fiber protection sleeves Micro sleeve Micro sleeve 20mm length [ FPS01-250-20 ] 45mm length 25mm length [ FPS01-250-25 ] [ FPS01-900-45 ]…

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  Description of Products Blank Page…

• Page 18: Description And Function Of Splicer

  Description of Products 3. Description and Function of Splicer Wind protector Tube heater Protector USB port Protector HJS power port LCD monitor Protector Power unit dock A hole for tripod fixation (1/4”-20UNC and M8)

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  Description of Products V-groove Electrode Objective lens Electrode cover Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Electrode cover Illumination lamp Electrode Wind protector Fiber clamp…
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  Description of Products RESET key SET key HEAT key Tube heater Wind protector ON/OFF key HEAT key Clamp arm release lever ARC key RESET key X/Y key SET key…
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  Description of Products Escape key Up/Down Arrow key Menu key Enter key LCD monitor…

• Page 22: Point Of The Splice Procedure

  Point of the splice procedure Point of the splice procedure 1. To get a stable low splice loss 1-1. Daily cleaning before Splicing Operation • Clean the V-grooves. • Clean the wind protector mirrors. • Clean the Clamp Chips. • Clean Objective Lens every week, or when it’s dirty. In this case electrodes do not remove from the splicer.

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  Point of the splice procedure 1-2. Select / use the suitable splice mode How to select the “Splice Mode” • When splicing only standard SM fibers (ITU-T G.652), “SM AUTO” mode is recommended. •When splicing many types of fibers, “AUTO” mode is recommended, but splice speed is slow.
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  Point of the splice procedure • Place fiber in the bottom of V-groove for successful splicing. No Good Good • Make sure if the cleave length is correct. Fiber coating edge may hit the V-groove in case with shorter cleave length, and then the fibers may not be stuffed each other during arc discharge and result in worse splice loss.
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  Point of the splice procedure • Check the fiber angle and cleave shape. The fiber cleave angle affects splicing quality. Large cleave angle worsens splice loss. Incline Chip •Visually check the arc discharge with the monitor. In case the arc discharge is observed “wobbling”…
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  Heating •Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. Other manufacture’s fiber protection sleeve may not shrink completely. At that time extend the heating time. See page 80 [Heater Mode].

• Page 27: Power Supply

  Point of the splice procedure 2. Power Supply Use only supplied AC power cord. Connect to ground with ground terminal of AC power cord. 2-1. To prevent the damege of AC adpter AC generators may produce abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular frequencies. Such abnormally high voltage or frequency from a generator may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.

• Page 28: Basic Operation

  Basic Operation Basic Operation 1. How to use the work table on the carrying case The worktable can be attached / detached to the carrying case. • The splicer can not be attached to the work table without protector. (1) Detach the work table from the carrying case by loosen the screw. Remove (2) Tighten the screw behind the worktable to fix the splicer.

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  Basic Operation (4) Holes on the worktable can be used to create your original work tray suitable for your unique splicing style. Hole Hole Hole • Arrange safety belts/devices for equipments and accessories on the tray before use. Straps for small accessories may be recommended. In case the equipment/accessories were dropped to a person under operation area, this would result in serious injury or fatal accident.

• Page 30: Inserting Power Supply To Splicer

  Basic Operation 2. Inserting Power Supply to Splicer For AC operation or DC operation with external battery, use AC adapter (ADC-13). For battery operation, use detachable battery (BTR-08). The Power Unit Dock, located on the splicer body, can accommodate both power supplies (ADC-13 and BTR-08). 2-1.

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  Basic Operation 2-3. DC operation with external battery Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter. • Do not supply DC16V or greater, the AC adapter will be damaged immediately. Open Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on (green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied.
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  Basic Operation 2-4. Battery operation Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20% or greater before operation otherwise few splices can be made. • Fully discharge battery at least every three months, or the battery degrades due to memory effect. Seepage 95 for [Battery Discharge]. •…
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  Basic Operation READY screen Remaining battery capacity indicator Remaining battery capacity Remaining battery capacity Remaining display indicator battery 4 LED 75~100% (Blue Color) 3 LED 50~75% (Blue Color) 2 LED 25~50% (Yellow Color) 1 LED 10~25% (Red Color) 1 LED Flashing Less than 10% (Red Color)
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  Basic Operation How to charge battery Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the Battery Pack. Plug the supplied battery charge cord (DCC-14) into both the battery charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-13) and the battery charge terminal located on the battery (BTR-08) side.
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  Basic Operation • Do not place battery on top of AC adapter or vise-versa. • Battery can be charged while AC adapter (ADC-13) is in power unit dock of FSM-60S regardless of under operation or not. • CHARGE LED turns off when battery charge is completed. If CHARGE LED flashes, replace the battery with a new one.

• Page 36: Turning Splicer «On

  Basic Operation 3. Turning splicer «ON» Press ON/OFF key and hold it until the green LED turns on. The following warning screen is displayed. • It is displayed in 3 per 1 month when turn the splicer power on. • There is the case that a language is fixed depending on the country of shipment.

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  Basic Operation Monitor brightness READY Monitor visibility changes depending on environmental conditions. To change monitor brightness, press Up/Down Arrow key to change value and press Enter key to set value. Splice Mode Select appropriate splicing mode for the specific fiber combination.

• Page 38: Cleaning Optical Fiber

  Basic Operation 4. Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip. Dust particulates from the fiber coating surface can enter inside the protection sleeve and might result in a future fiber break or attenuation increase. 5.

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  Basic Operation 6-2. Fiber holder System (1) Set the fiber onto the fiber holder with the fiber protruding 30 to 40mm from the end of the fiber holder and then close the fiber holder lid. • Close the lid of a fiber holder while pressing down with a finger on the coating (refer to figure below).

• Page 40: Fiber Cleaving

  Basic Operation 7. Fiber Cleaving (1) To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper. Cutting lever Stopper (2) Push the slide button until it locks. (3) Set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver. • Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used. No Good Good (4) Press down the cutting lever.

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  Basic Operation Fiber plate (AD-30A, AD-30B) Cutting lever Slide button (7) Close cutting lever completely then set stopper to lock the cutting lever closed.

• Page 42: Loading Fiber To Splicer

  Basic Operation 8. Loading fiber to splicer 8-1. Sheath Clamp (1) Open wind protector and sheath clamps. (2) Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Electrode Sheath clamp •…

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  Basic Operation 8-2. Fiber Holder System (1) Loosen a screw beside sheathe clamps and take the sheathe clamps off the splicer. (2) Open the wind protector. (3) Place fiber holders so that the guide pins on the stage go to guide-holes in the fiber. Fiber Guide Pins Fiber Holder…
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  Basic Operation The fiber clamp release lever The fiber clamp arms are attached to wind protector and they close when wind-protector is closed. However, the fiber clamps can be detached by setting “clamp arm release lever” [UNLOCK], then the fiber clamp can be moved independently. This option can be recommended when fiber has some memory curl, so operator can make sure the fiber is surely clamped before wind-protector is closed.

• Page 45: Splicing Procedure

  Basic Operation 9. Splicing procedure To make a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the FSM-60S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.

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  Basic Operation (3) After completion of fiber alignment, arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. (4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated in the next page. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
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  Basic Operation •When splicer indicates following message, splice loss may be high. “Arc discharge is not stable. Electrodes should be stabilized to reform the arc discharge.” Load prepared SM fibers onto splicer in order to stablize electrodes. After completeing it, re-splice fibers. When there is an environmental change (altitude), we recommend you to perform arc discharge proofreading.
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  Basic Operation Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Core axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Core angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
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  Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Thin Arc power not Perform [Arc Calibration]. adequate Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. Line Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. • A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diameters) are spliced.

• Page 50: Removing Spliced Fiber

  Basic Operation 10. Removing spliced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the (1) Open lids of tube heater. edge of the splicer. (2) Open wind protector. (3) Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind Sheath Clamp protector and open left sheath clamp or fiber holder lid.

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  Basic Operation (3) Then HEAT LED turn on and HEAT mark displayed on the monitor. HEAT Mark Heating: Cooling: • Tube heating does not start when heater lid is opening. • If HEAT key is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT key is pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted.
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  Basic Operation (6) Attach the J-plate onto the splicer by installing aslant. (7) Remove the protected fiber from the splicer. •Do not touch the shrunken sleeve after removing the fiber from the tube heater. It may be hot. (8) Place the removed fiber into the J-plate.
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  Basic Operation When Magnifier MGS-05 is used. (1) Please extend both sides and insert from back. Please check that the nail is caught exactly. A screw is stopped. (2) A magnifying glass is fixed with an attached screw. (3) The assembled magnifying glass is fitted over a hole for a shaft like the following photograph.

• Page 54: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. 1-1. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1-2. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips Cotton swab If contaminants are present on the clamp chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

• Page 56: Periodical Checking And Cleaning

  Remove excess alcohol from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab. • Fujikura recommends to clean the objective lens when replace the electrode. • Remove electrode before cleaning objective lens.

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  Blade lock screw Bottom view Adjuster lock screw Blade Replacement After the circular blade has been raised 3 times and rotated through all positions (a total of approximately 48,000 fiber splices), it needs to be replaced. Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor.
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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2-3. Replace Wind Protector Mirrors Replace the wind protector mirror if it cannot be cleaned or if it remains clouded. To replace, do the following: (1) Turn the splicer power off. (2) Open the wind protector. Pull and unlock wind protector mirror latch with fingers. While still pulling on mirror latch, use other hand’s fingers to pull on wind protector mirror frame.
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  Maintenance of Splicing Quality (4) Clean Wind Protector Mirrors. (5) Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen. Press X/Y key to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens.

• Page 60: Splice Menu

  Splice Menu Splice Menu 1. Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the below listed splicing parameters. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating.

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  Splice Menu Database Splice Mode Description This splice mode observes the core profile of the optical fiber, and automatically identifies the fiber type being SM, MM or NZDS. A set of splicing parameters is selected for the identified fiber type and the fibers are automatically spliced.
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  Splice Menu Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
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  Splice Menu 1-1. Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. (1) Press Menu key at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
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  Splice Menu 1-2. Creating or erasing splice mode How to create splice mode There are 8 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow the below steps to add splice mode. Select a “BLANK”…
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  Splice Menu 1-3. Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode can be Select Splice Mode Menu modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters UP/DOWN Arrow key follow below steps: Menu key (1) In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified.
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  Splice Menu Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO modes AUTO mode : [AUTO], [SM AUTO] , [MM AUTO] , [NZ AUTO] , [DS AUTO] Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes to simplify the operation.
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  Splice Menu Splicing parameters: standard modes Standard mode : [SM], [MM], [NZ], [DS] In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user can select one from a series of factory-set splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes.
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  Splice Menu Parameter Description An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Cleave Limit fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit). An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds the Loss Limit selected threshold (loss limit).
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  Core curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set «OFF». If the estimated splice on certain fiber combinations needs adjustment, Core step, Core curve and MFD mismatch are used. These are advanced Mismatch splicer functions and should be discussed with your Fujikura representative before changing.
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  Splice Menu 1-4. How to input Mode Title / Comment / Password Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password. (1) Move the cursor by pressing Up/Down Arrow key, Menu key, and press Enter key to input the selected character.
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  Splice Menu 1-5. Manual Splice Mode This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is different from standard automatic splicing. (1) Press SET key to drive the fibers forward. The fibers stop moving forward at the Gapset position.
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  Splice Menu 1-6. ECF Splice When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below. However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding due to the viscous self-centering effect.
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  Splice Menu 1-7. Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode makes an intentional core axial offset to create attenuation at the splice point. Two types of attenuation splice modes are included in the splicer as stated below. Select either «AT1(SM)», «AT1(DS)», «AT2(SM)», «AT2(DS) or AT2(MM) in data base area at [Fiber Type].
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  Splice Menu • [AT2] mode provides more stable performance than [AT1] mode, but some variation may inevitably occur. To decrease variation, set the [Cleave Limit] as low as possible. • Attenuation splices made with [AT1] / [AT2] modes are not as accurate as power meter attenuation feedback splicing.

• Page 75: Splice Option

  Splice Menu 2. Splice Option Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set. (1) Press Menu key at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. (3) Press Enter key to change values.

• Page 76: Splice Memory

  Splice Menu 3. Splice Memory This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for «attenuation splicing». SM / NZ / DS / MM / AUTO Others…

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  Splice Menu 3-1. List of Splice Results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. • Memory Data can be download by USB. Refer to instruction manual of “FSM Data Connection”. How to display the splice Result data (1) Select [Memory] in [Splice Menu].
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  Splice Menu How to Clear the Splice Results data (1) Press Menu key in [Splice Result] Menu. (2) Press Menu key in [Jump / Remove] Menu. (3) The memory can be deleted by pushing Enter key again. (4) Select the memory of beginning of the range that wants to delete by Enter key. (5) Select the memory of ending of the range that wants to delete by Up/Down arrow key.
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  Splice Menu 3-2. Splice Result of Error Only splice result with the error is sorted out among Splice Result and displayed. The method of the display and the deletion is the same as ”List of Splice Results”. Enter key Menu key 3-3.
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  Splice Menu 3-4. Camera Image This function is to store the fiber image after splice or error occurred. Total 8 images can be stored. (1) Select [Memory] in [Splice Menu]. (2) Select [Camera Image] and press Enter key to display [Camera Image] Menu. Ho to store the Camera Image Data Select [No Image] by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press Enter key.

• Page 81: Splice Memory Comment

  Splice Menu Ho to display Camera Image Data Select memory number by moving cursor to a specific memory number and press Enter key. The fiber image data is displayed. Select Memory number Enter key Enter key Ho to delete Camera Image Data Select the number in [Camera Image] and press the Menu key.

• Page 82: Heater Menu

  There are 30 user-programmable heating modes. Select one best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area.

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  Heater Menu 1-1. Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press Menu key to display [Heater Menu]. Splice Menu Heater Menu Menu key (2) Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Heater Menu].
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  Heater Menu 1-2. ferring or editing Heater Mode Tube-heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed. (1) Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Select Heater Mode] menu. Press Menu key to display [Edit Heater Mode] menu. (2) Press Up/Down Arrow keys to move cursor to a parameter to be changed, then press Enter key to enter.

• Page 85: Auto Start

  Heater Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode Sleeve type in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title1 monitor during the splicing/heating process.

• Page 86: Setting Menu

  Setting Menu Setting Menu 1. Splice Settings Common parameters for all the modes for splicing can be set. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press Menu key to display [Setting Menu]. Splice Menu Setting Menu Menu key (2) Select [Splice Settings] in [Setting Menu] to display [Splice Settings] menu.

• Page 87
  Setting Menu Parameter Description Ignore Splice Error Loss Bubble Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message “Loss Error,” “Bubble Error,” “Fat Error” “Thin Error” or “Fiber Angle Error” is disregarded. Thin Fiber Angle Setting to “Disable”…

• Page 88: Maintenance Settings

  Setting Menu 2. Maintenance Settings Available to set the parameters about warning and maintenance item. Electrode When the number of splices made exceeds 1,000, the caution Electrode Caution message prompting for electrode replacement is displayed when the power is turned on. When the number of splices exceeds 2,000, the caution message changes to the warning message.

• Page 89: Machine Settings

  Setting Menu 3. Machine Settings (1) Select [Machine Settings] in [Setting Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. Machine Settings Enter key Select the [Machine Settings] in the [Setting Menu] Parameter Description Sets a language to be displayed on the screen. Select a language to be displayed.

• Page 90
  Setting Menu 3-1. Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with settings for the “Monitor Front” operation style. This can be changed to “Monitor Rear” operation style. The sheath clamp direction can also be changed for the selected style. When [Monitor Position] is changed, the direction of the four arrow keys is reversed.
• Page 91
  Setting Menu 3-2. Power Save function in Machine Settings This function is important for energy conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be decreased. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting.
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  Setting Menu 3-3. Power On Option in Machine Settings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) 15 (Opening Title2) Opening Title2 To edit Title, see page [Title] on how to input title.

• Page 93: Menu Lock Settings

  Setting Menu 4. Menu Lock Settings (1) Select [Menu Lock Settings] in the [Setting Menu]. Password input screen is displayed. (2) Input Password. See page 68 [How to input Mode Title / Comment / Password] on how to input password. (3) Change a parameter value.

• Page 94: Maintenance Menu

  Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. (1) Press Menu key in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state. Press Menu key to display [Maintenance Menu1], [Maintenance Menu2]. (2) Select a function to perform.

• Page 95: Replace Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu 1. Replace Electrodes It is recommended that the electrodes be replaced after 1,000 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 2,000, a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the electrodes without a replacement will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength.

• Page 96: Stabilize Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu (5) Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the splicer and press Enter key. After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 45 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes. (6) Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.

• Page 97: Battery Discharge

  Maintenance Menu 4. Battery Discharge The battery pack (BTR-08) uses Ni-MH cells. If the battery pack is recharged repeatedly even though a sufficient capacity still remains, a memory effect would make it seem as if the battery capacity has decreased. If such a phenomenon occurs, execute [Battery Discharge] to reduce the remaining capacity to zero.

• Page 98: Set Calendar

  Maintenance Menu 5. Set Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar incorporated in the splicer. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Set Calendar]. (2) As the year, month, day and time are displayed, press Menu key to move the cursor to the parameters, and press Up/Down Arrow key to adjust numerical values.

• Page 99: Diagnostic Test Function

  Maintenance Menu 7. Diagnostic Test Function The FSM-60S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of splicer operation trouble. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu 2] and execute [Diagnostic Test].

• Page 100: Dust Check

  Maintenance Menu 8. Dust Check The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras, lenses and wind protector mirrors disturbs normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.

• Page 101: Arc Calibration

  Maintenance Menu 9. Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.

• Page 102
  Maintenance Menu • Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter «Cleave Limit» in splicing modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration. See page 84 [Splice Settings] to change cleave angle threshold. “Good” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press Escape key to exit.

• Page 103: Motor Calibration

  Maintenance Menu 10. Motor Calibration Motors were adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings could change due to various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all six motors. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Motor Calibration] in the [Maintenance Menu 2]. (2) Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press Enter key.

• Page 104: Error Message List

  Error Message List Error Message List Press Enter when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: • If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. •…

• Page 105
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message • Dust or dirt is on the •Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, fiber surface. clean and cleave). L-Too Dusty • Dust or dirt is on the • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean the lens or Fiber objective lens or the the mirror if dust or dirt exists.
• Page 106
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message • The fiber is set too far • Press RESET key, re-position the fiber again back and does not reach ZL Motor with the end-face closer to the electrodes. the splice point. Overrun (Forward) •…
• Page 107
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Focus X • The fiber is not set Motor correctly at the bottom • Press RESET key, and re-position the fiber Overrun of the V-groove. The again to seat it correctly at the bottom of the (Forward) fiber position is out of V-groove.
• Page 108
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Completely prepare the fiber again (strip, Dust or dirt is on the clean and cleave). fiber surface. Select the suitable splice mode. Pressing the Cannot detect fiber in The left and right fiber SET key cancels the error and continues the AUTO mode types are different.
• Page 109
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave [Cleave Limit] is Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
• Page 110
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. Insufficient fiber • Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. cleaning. • Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
• Page 111
  Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution • Clean the wind protector mirrors by referring page 53. If it is not possible to remove the dirt There is dust or dust on the mirror, replace the wind after executing Dirt or dust exists protector mirror by referring page 56.

• Page 112: Questions And Troubleshooting

  Questions and Troubleshooting Questions and Troubleshooting 1. Power Supply (1) Power does not turn off when pressing ON/OFF key • Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (2) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack •…

• Page 113: Splicing Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 2. Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor • See page 102 [Error Message List]. (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss • Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses. See page 52 [Maintenance of Splicing Quality].

• Page 114
  Questions and Troubleshooting (8) Error message can be over-ridden • See page 84 [Splice Settings] to not allow error message override. (9) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time • The settings cannot be changed in SM, NZ, MM or AUTO modes. •…

• Page 115: Tube-Heating Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 3. Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely • Extend the heating time. See page 80 [Heater Mode]. (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks • Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.

• Page 116: Other Functions

  Questions and Troubleshooting 5. Other Functions (1) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen • Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing X/Y key. (2) Too many repetitions until “Test Finish” indicated in [Arc Calibration] •…

• Page 117
  Questions and Troubleshooting Blank Page…

• Page 118: Guarantee And Contact Address

  The specification of AC input voltage is up to AC240V (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. will provide a warranty replacement of the AC adapter only one time. In a second AC adapter is damaged during the warranty period, Fujikura Ltd.

• Page 119: Contact Address

  Guarantee and Contact Address 7. Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the distributor or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax.

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• Page 1
  KSP75-FP-004706(4) INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARC FUSION SPLICER F S M – 5 0 S Read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions for Safe Operation…………………1 Introduction …………….6 Description of Products…………8 1. Components of Splicer ………………..8 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation…………9 3. Description and Function of Splicer …………..10 Basic Operation …………..12 1.

• Page 4
  Table of Contents Maintenance Menu …………… 66 1. Replace Electrode ………………..67 2. Stabilizing Electrodes ………………..68 3. Clearing Arc Count ………………..68 4. Battery Discharge ………………..69 5. Set Calendar………………….70 6. Sensor Value ………………….70 7. Diagnostic Test Function………………71 8.

• Page 5: Warnings And Cautions For Safe Operation

  The FSM-50S has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers for telecommunications. Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications. Fujikura Ltd. gives much consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

• Page 6
  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs. •…
• Page 7
  When an AC generator that AC voltage is 220-240V turns on the “HIGH AC • INPUT” lamp of the AC adapter, or when it breaks the AC adapter several times, it outputs dangerous high voltage. Fujikura Ltd. recommends following measures. (1) Connect a step down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220-240V to AC100-120V.
• Page 8
  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Connect AC power cord properly to the splicer (inlet) and wall socket (outlet). When inserting the AC plug, make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals. Engage by pressing the female plug into the splicer (inlet) and the male plug into the wall socket (outlet) until both plugs are fully seated.
• Page 9
  Warning and Caution CAUTIONS Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high. Possible equipment failure may result. Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in skin burn.

• Page 10: Introduction

  9 seconds. However, the [SM] mode splices only standard SM fibers (ITU-T G652). It cannot splice Non-Zero Dispersion Shifted Fibers (ITU-T G655) at low splice loss. Fujikura recommends using [AUTO] mode when longer splice time is acceptable for the following reasons: (1) When selecting [AUTO] mode, the splicer analyzes the fiber profile, and determines the fiber type.

• Page 11
  Introduction Useful function (1) Change of operating direction The FSM-50S has the ability to operate when the monitor is in the front or rear of the splicer. The right figure shows the operation setting when the monitor is positioned to the rear.

• Page 12: Description Of Products

  Description of Products 1. Components of Splicer Working Table [ WT-06 ] (OPTION) See a note below. J-Plate [ JP-04 ] (OPTION) Arc Fusion Splicer [ FSM-50S ] AC Adapter / Battery Charger [ ADC-11 ] Monitor Cover DC Power Cord [ MC-02 ] (OPTION) [ DCC-12 ]…

• Page 13: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation

  Description of Products 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Fiber coating 0.25mm 0.9mm diameter Standard sleeve 60mm length [ FP-03 ] 40mm length [ FP-03 ( L = 40 ) ] Fiber Micro sleeve Micro sleeve protection 20mm length [ FPS01-250-20 ] 45mm length [ FPS01-900-45 ] sleeves 25mm length [ FPS01-250-25 ]…

• Page 14: Description And Function Of Splicer

  Description of Products 3. Description and Function of Splicer Tube heater Wind protector Video output terminal USB port (NTSC) HJS power port LCD monitor Power unit dock…

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  Description of Products V-groove Electrode Objective lens Electrode cover Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Electrode cover Electrode Illumination lamp Wind protector mirror Fiber clamp…

• Page 16: Basic Operation

  Basic Operation 1. Inserting Power Supply into Splicer For AC operation or DC operation with external battery, use AC adapter (ADC-11). For battery operation, use detachable battery (BTR-06S/L). The Power Unit Dock, located on the splicer body, can accommodate both power supplies (ADC-11 and BTR-06S/L). 1-1.

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  Basic Operation 1-3. DC operation with external battery Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter. Open DC warning LED Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on (green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied.
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  Basic Operation 1-4. Battery operation Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20% or greater before operation otherwise few splices can be made. To prevent battery degradation due to the memory effect, discharge it completely at least once a month. See [Battery Discharge] (page 69) for more details.
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  Basic Operation How to charge battery Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-11). Plug the supplied battery charge cord (DCC-11) into both the battery charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-11) and the Open battery charge terminal located on the battery (BTR-06S/L) side.

• Page 20: Turning Splicer «On

  Basic Operation 2. Turning splicer «ON» Press and hold it until LED on the keypad turns «ON» (green color). The READY screen is displayed after all the motors reset to their initial positions. The power source type is then identified. If the battery is used, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

• Page 21: Setting Sleeve Centering Device

  Basic Operation 3. Setting sleeve centering device Open tube heater lid, and slide gauge indicator to match the length of Move by finger protection sleeve used. Sleeve length 4. Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip.

• Page 22: Fiber Cleaving

  Anvil lever 30mm • Proper operation of the anvil lever can be seen at URL http://www.fujikura.co.jp/splicer/ct20/operate.mpg (6) Remove and discard fiber fragments and put into a proper disposal container. (7) Attach the fiber clamp cover to the upper fiber clamps.

• Page 23: Loading Fiber To Splicer

  Basic Operation 8. Loading fiber to splicer (1) Open wind protector and sheath clamps. Fiber (2) Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Sheath clamp Electrode • If fiber coating has some memory curl, place fiber so that the curve of memory is turned upwards.

• Page 24: Splicing Procedure

  Basic Operation 9. Splicing procedure To assure a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the FSM-50S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.

• Page 25
  Basic Operation (3) After completion of fiber alignment, arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. (4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated in the next page. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
• Page 26
  Basic Operation Splice loss increase : Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Core axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Core angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
• Page 27
  Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Thin Arc power not Perform [Arc Calibration]. adequate Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. Line Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. • A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diameters) are spliced.
• Page 28
  Basic Operation Storing splicing results Splicing results can be stored in memory. Follow the storing procedure below. • After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result. Storing results automatically (No comment is inputted) The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET or RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen, or when the wind protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen.
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  Basic Operation [FINISH] State Select Select [Storage/Comment Input] [Memory Storage Cancel] SET , RESET or “Cover opened” Automatic storage Storage Storage with same comment cancel with comment input No data storage Data storage…

• Page 30: Removing Spliced Fiber

  Basic Operation 10. Removing spliced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the (1) Open lids of tube heater. edge of wind protector. (2) Open wind protector. (3) Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind protector and open left sheath clamp.

• Page 31
  Basic Operation (3) Press HEAT to start tube heating. The buzzer beeps and the HEAT LED (orange color) turns off when tube heating is completed. • If HEAT is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT is pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted. (4) Open tube heater lids and remove protected fiber from the tube heater.

• Page 32: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. 1-1. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

• Page 33
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1-2. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp Cotton swab chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

• Page 34: Periodical Checking And Cleaning

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2. Periodical Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended. 2-1. Cleaning Objective Lenses If the objective lens’s surface becomes dirty, normal observation of the core position may be incorrect, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation.

• Page 35
  Adjuster lock screw (Set screw M2x3) Adjuster Adjuster initial position Blade lock screw (Cone point set screw M3x4) Direction of rotation Blade Replacement After the circular blade is raised 3 times, it needs to be replaced. Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor.
• Page 36
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2-3. Replace Wind Protector Mirrors Replace the wind protector mirror if it cannot be cleaned or if it remains clouded. To replace, do the following: (1) Turn the splicer power off. (2) Open the wind protector. With fingers, pull and unlock wind protector mirror latch. While still pulling on mirror latch, use other hand’s fingers to pull on wind protector mirror frame.
• Page 37
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality (4) Clean Wind Protector Mirrors. (5) Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen. Press X/Y to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens.

• Page 38: Splice Menu

  Splice Menu 1. Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the below listed splicing parameters. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating.

• Page 39
  Splice Menu Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
• Page 40
  Splice Menu 1-1. Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. READY (1) Press at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
• Page 41
  Splice Menu 1-2. Creating or erasing splice mode Select the “BLANK” in the How to create splice mode [Select Splice Mode] There are 8 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow Fiber type the below steps to add splice mode.

• Page 42: Referring/Editing Splice Mode

  Splice Menu 1-3. Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode Select Splice Mode Menu can be modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters do the following: Edit Splice Mode Menu (1) In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified.

• Page 43
  Splice Menu Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes to simplify the operation. Additional hidden parameters are all fixed values set at the factory.
• Page 44
  Splice Menu Splicing parameters : other splice modes, e.g. SM-SM In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user has the freedom to select from a series of pre-loaded splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes. Parameter Description A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed.
• Page 45
  Splice Menu Parameter Description An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Cleave Limit fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit). An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds the Loss Limit selected threshold (loss limit).
• Page 46
  Core curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set «OFF». If the estimated splice on certain fiber combinations need adjustment, Core step, Core curve and MFD mismatch are used. These are advanced Mismatch splicer functions and should be discussed with your Fujikura representative before changing.
• Page 47
  Splice Menu How to input Mode title / Comments / Password Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password. (1) Move the cursor by pressing , and press to input the selected character. If an incorrect character is inputted, move the cursor and press to highlight the…
• Page 48
  Splice Menu Manual Splice Mode This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is different from standard automatic splicing. (1) Press SET button to drive the fibers forward. The fibers stop moving forward at the gapset position.
• Page 49
  Splice Menu ECF splice When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below. However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding due to the viscous self-centering effect.
• Page 50
  Splice Menu 1-4. Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode makes an intentional core axial offset to create attenuation at the splice point. Two types of attenuation splice modes are included in the splicer as stated below. Select either «AT1(SM)», «AT1(DS)», «AT2(SM)», «AT2(DS) or AT2(MM) in data base area at [Fiber Type].
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  Splice Menu • [AT2] mode provides more stable performance than [AT1] mode, but some variation may inevitably occur. To decrease variation, set the [Cleave Limit] as low as possible. • Attenuation splices made with [AT1]/[AT2] modes are not as accurate as power meter attenuation feedback splicing.

• Page 52: Heater Mode

  There are 10 user-programmable heating modes. Select one best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area.

• Page 53
  Splice Menu 2-1. Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. (1) Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Splice Select the [Select Heater Mode] Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is in the [Splice Menu] displayed.
• Page 54
  Splice Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode Sleeve type in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title1 monitor during the splicing/heating process.
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  Splice Menu BLANK PAGE…

• Page 56: Arc Calibration

  Splice Menu 3. Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.

• Page 57
  Splice Menu (4) The calibration result is displayed after completion. Select the [Arc Calibration] “Test Finished” message in the [Splice Menu] Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press to exit. Arc calibration “Test Again” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc…

• Page 58: Splice Option

  Splice Menu 4. Splice Option Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set. Select the [Splice Option] (1) Select [Splice Option] in [Splice in the [Splice Menu] Menu] to display [Splice Option] menu. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. (3) Press to change values, and press Splice Setting…

• Page 59
  Splice Menu Parameter Description Ignore Splice Error Cleave Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message “Cleave Angle Error” is disregarded. Core Angle Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message “Loss Error,” “Core Angle Loss Error,”…

• Page 60: Splice Result

  Splice Menu 5. Splice Result This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. See [Splicing procedure] (Page 20) for detail. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for «attenuation splicing». Others SM / NZ / DS / MM / AUTO…

• Page 61
  Splice Menu 5-1. Displaying splicing results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. • Memory Data can be download By USB. Consult your nearest sales agency to learn how. (1) Select [Splice Memory] in [Splice Menu]. (2) Select [Display Splice Memory] and press button to display [Select Splice Memory] Menu.
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  Splice Menu 5-2. Clearing splicing results in memory. Splicing results can be cleared by part or whole. (1) Select [Clear Splice Memory] at [Splice Memory] menu to display [Memory clear] menu. Clear selected splicing results in memory Clearing all splicing results in memory (2) Move cursor to [Clear Partial Memory] (2) Move cursor to [Clear All Memory] and press…
• Page 63
  Splice Menu Select the [Clear Splice Memory] in the [Splice Memory] Select the Select the [Clear All Memory] [Clear Partial Memory] [Clear Partial Memory] [Clear All Memory]…

• Page 64: Management Menu

  Management Menu This menu is used to change settings in detail, or for an administrator to limit functions for operator to select or change. (1) Press in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press display [Management Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. Splice Menu Management Menu Parameter…

• Page 65
  Management Menu Parameter Description Sets the operational direction of splicer. [Front] is for front Monitor Position monitor operation. [Rear] is for rear monitor operation. Refer to next page for detail. Monitor Front Monitor Rear Parameter Description Power Save Sets the power saving mode. Sets the start-up screen image and function.

• Page 66: Change Of Operating Direction

  Management Menu 1. Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with settings for the «Monitor Front» operation style. This can be changed to «Monitor Rear» operation style. The sheath clamp direction can also be changed for a selected style. When [Monitor Position] is changed, the direction of the four arrow keys is reversed.

• Page 67: Power Save

  Management Menu 2. Power Save This function is important for energy conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be decreased. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting.

• Page 68: Menu Lock / Power On Option / Other Option

  Management Menu 3. Menu Lock / Power On Option / Other Option (1) Select [Power On Option], [Menu Lock] or [Other Option] in the [Management Menu]. Password input screen is displayed. (2) Input Password. Refer to [Password] (Page 43) on how to input password. (3) Change a parameter value.

• Page 69
  Management Menu 3-2. Power On Settings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) 15 (Opening Title2) Opening Title2 To edit Title, refer to P43 [Title] on how to input title.

• Page 70: Maintenance Menu

  Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. (1) Press in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state. Press display [Maintenance Menu1], [Maintenance Menu2]. (2) Select a function to perform. Management Menu Splice Menu…

• Page 71: Replace Electrode

  Maintenance Menu 1. Replace Electrode Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica oxide buildup. It is recommended that the electrodes should be replaced after 1,000 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 1,000, a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power.

• Page 72: Stabilizing Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu (5) Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the splicer and press After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 45 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes. (6) Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.

• Page 73: Battery Discharge

  Maintenance Menu 4. Battery Discharge The battery pack (BTR-06) uses NiMH cells. If the battery pack is recharged repeatedly even though a sufficient capacity still remains, a memory effect would make it seem as if the battery capacity has decreased. If such a phenomenon occurs, execute [Battery Discharge] to reduce the remaining capacity to zero.

• Page 74: Set Calendar

  Maintenance Menu 5. Set Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar incorporated in the splicer. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Calendar Set] (2) As the year, month, day and time are displayed, press to move the cursor to the parameters, and press to adjust numerical values.

• Page 75: Diagnostic Test Function

  Maintenance Menu 7. Diagnostic Test Function The FSM-50S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of splicer operation trouble. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu] and execute [Diagnostic Test].

• Page 76: Dust Check

  Maintenance Menu 8. Dust Check The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras, lenses and wind protector mirrors disturbs normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.

• Page 77: Motor Drive

  Maintenance Menu 10. Motor Drive The six motors incorporated in the splicer can be manually operated individually. In the course of splicing, the motors can also be operated by calling this menu in the [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state. (1) Select the [Motor Drive]. (2) Pressing changes motor selection.

• Page 78: Error Message List

  Error Message List Press when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: • If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. •…

• Page 79
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message • Dust or dirt is on the •Completely prepare the fiber again fiber surface. (strip, clean and cleave). • Dust or dirt is on the • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean L-Too Dusty objective lens or the the lens or the mirror if dust or dirt…
• Page 80
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message • The fiber is set too far • Press RESET , re-position the back and does not fiber again with the end-face ZL Motor reach the splice point. closer to the electrodes. Overrun (Forward) •…
• Page 81
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message Focus X • The fiber is not set Motor correctly at the bottom • Press RESET , and re-position the Overrun of the V-groove. The fiber again to seat it correctly at the (Forward) fiber position is out of bottom of the V-groove.
• Page 82
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message Dust or dirt is on the Completely prepare the fiber again fiber surface. (strip, clean and cleave). Select the suitable splice mode. Cannot detect The left and right fiber Pressing the SET key cancels the fiber in types are different.
• Page 83
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave [Cleave Limit] is Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
• Page 84
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. Insufficient fiber • Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. cleaning. • Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
• Page 85
  Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution • Clean the wind protector mirrors by referring page 29. If it is not possible to remove the dirt There is dust or dust on the mirror, replace the wind after executing Dirt or dust exists protector mirror by referring page 32.

• Page 86: Questions And Troubleshooting

  Questions and Troubleshooting 1. Power Supply (1) Power does not turn off when pressing • Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (2) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack •…

• Page 87: Splicing Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 2. Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor • Refer to [Error Message List] (Page 74). (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss • Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses. Refer to [Maintenance of Splicing Quality] (Page 28).

• Page 88
  Questions and Troubleshooting (8) Error message can be over-ridden • Refer to [Splice Option] (Page 54) to not allow error message override. (9) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time • The settings cannot be changed in SM, NZ, MM or AUTO modes. •…

• Page 89: Tube-Heating Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 3. Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely • Extend the heating time. Refer to [Referring or editing Heater Mode] (Page 49). (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks • Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.

• Page 90: Other Functions

  Questions and Troubleshooting 5. Other Functions (1) Method to execute [Dust Check] automatically after turning power on • Refer to [Power On Settings] (Page 65). (2) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen • Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing X/Y .

• Page 91: Guarantee And Contact Address

  (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. complies with a free replacement of AC adapter only one time. In a case that the second AC adapter is broken, Fujikura Ltd. cannot replace it to a third AC adapter at free of charge because the AC power source usually has a problem.

• Page 92: Contact Address

  Guarantee and Contact Address 2. Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the nearest sales agency or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax.

• Page 1
  KSP75-FP-004706(4) INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARC FUSION SPLICER F S M – 5 0 S Read this instruction manual carefully before operating the equipment. Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions for Safe Operation…………………1 Introduction …………….6 Description of Products…………8 1. Components of Splicer ………………..8 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation…………9 3. Description and Function of Splicer …………..10 Basic Operation …………..12 1.

• Page 4
  Table of Contents Maintenance Menu …………… 66 1. Replace Electrode ………………..67 2. Stabilizing Electrodes ………………..68 3. Clearing Arc Count ………………..68 4. Battery Discharge ………………..69 5. Set Calendar………………….70 6. Sensor Value ………………….70 7. Diagnostic Test Function………………71 8.

• Page 5: Warnings And Cautions For Safe Operation

  The FSM-50S has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers for telecommunications. Do not attempt to use this machine for other applications. Fujikura Ltd. gives much consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

• Page 6
  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter inlet or the wall socket (outlet) immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following faults: Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heat occurs. •…
• Page 7
  When an AC generator that AC voltage is 220-240V turns on the “HIGH AC • INPUT” lamp of the AC adapter, or when it breaks the AC adapter several times, it outputs dangerous high voltage. Fujikura Ltd. recommends following measures. (1) Connect a step down transformer between the generator and the AC adapter in order to lower the AC voltage from AC220-240V to AC100-120V.
• Page 8
  Warning and Caution WARNINGS Connect AC power cord properly to the splicer (inlet) and wall socket (outlet). When inserting the AC plug, make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals. Engage by pressing the female plug into the splicer (inlet) and the male plug into the wall socket (outlet) until both plugs are fully seated.
• Page 9
  Warning and Caution CAUTIONS Do not store splicer in any area where temperature and humidity are extremely high. Possible equipment failure may result. Do not touch protection sleeve or tube-heater during heating or immediately after completion of heating. Their surfaces are very hot and touching these may result in skin burn.

• Page 10: Introduction

  9 seconds. However, the [SM] mode splices only standard SM fibers (ITU-T G652). It cannot splice Non-Zero Dispersion Shifted Fibers (ITU-T G655) at low splice loss. Fujikura recommends using [AUTO] mode when longer splice time is acceptable for the following reasons: (1) When selecting [AUTO] mode, the splicer analyzes the fiber profile, and determines the fiber type.

• Page 11
  Introduction Useful function (1) Change of operating direction The FSM-50S has the ability to operate when the monitor is in the front or rear of the splicer. The right figure shows the operation setting when the monitor is positioned to the rear.

• Page 12: Description Of Products

  Description of Products 1. Components of Splicer Working Table [ WT-06 ] (OPTION) See a note below. J-Plate [ JP-04 ] (OPTION) Arc Fusion Splicer [ FSM-50S ] AC Adapter / Battery Charger [ ADC-11 ] Monitor Cover DC Power Cord [ MC-02 ] (OPTION) [ DCC-12 ]…

• Page 13: Other Necessary Items For Splicing Operation

  Description of Products 2. Other Necessary Items for Splicing Operation Fiber coating 0.25mm 0.9mm diameter Standard sleeve 60mm length [ FP-03 ] 40mm length [ FP-03 ( L = 40 ) ] Fiber Micro sleeve Micro sleeve protection 20mm length [ FPS01-250-20 ] 45mm length [ FPS01-900-45 ] sleeves 25mm length [ FPS01-250-25 ]…

• Page 14: Description And Function Of Splicer

  Description of Products 3. Description and Function of Splicer Tube heater Wind protector Video output terminal USB port (NTSC) HJS power port LCD monitor Power unit dock…

• Page 15
  Description of Products V-groove Electrode Objective lens Electrode cover Sheath clamp Sheath clamp Electrode cover Electrode Illumination lamp Wind protector mirror Fiber clamp…

• Page 16: Basic Operation

  Basic Operation 1. Inserting Power Supply into Splicer For AC operation or DC operation with external battery, use AC adapter (ADC-11). For battery operation, use detachable battery (BTR-06S/L). The Power Unit Dock, located on the splicer body, can accommodate both power supplies (ADC-11 and BTR-06S/L). 1-1.

• Page 17
  Basic Operation 1-3. DC operation with external battery Open shutter for DC inlet of AC adapter. Open DC warning LED Plug DC cord (DCC-12 or DCC-13) into DC inlet of AC adapter. The ON LED turns on (green color) when suitable DC voltage is supplied.
• Page 18
  Basic Operation 1-4. Battery operation Check and make sure the remaining battery capacity is 20% or greater before operation otherwise few splices can be made. To prevent battery degradation due to the memory effect, discharge it completely at least once a month. See [Battery Discharge] (page 69) for more details.
• Page 19
  Basic Operation How to charge battery Open shutter for battery charge plug inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-11). Plug the supplied battery charge cord (DCC-11) into both the battery charge inlet of the AC adapter (ADC-11) and the Open battery charge terminal located on the battery (BTR-06S/L) side.

• Page 20: Turning Splicer «On

  Basic Operation 2. Turning splicer «ON» Press and hold it until LED on the keypad turns «ON» (green color). The READY screen is displayed after all the motors reset to their initial positions. The power source type is then identified. If the battery is used, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

• Page 21: Setting Sleeve Centering Device

  Basic Operation 3. Setting sleeve centering device Open tube heater lid, and slide gauge indicator to match the length of Move by finger protection sleeve used. Sleeve length 4. Cleaning optical fiber Clean optical fiber with alcohol-impregnated gauze or lint-free tissue approximately 100mm from the tip.

• Page 22: Fiber Cleaving

  Anvil lever 30mm • Proper operation of the anvil lever can be seen at URL http://www.fujikura.co.jp/splicer/ct20/operate.mpg (6) Remove and discard fiber fragments and put into a proper disposal container. (7) Attach the fiber clamp cover to the upper fiber clamps.

• Page 23: Loading Fiber To Splicer

  Basic Operation 8. Loading fiber to splicer (1) Open wind protector and sheath clamps. Fiber (2) Place prepared fiber onto v-groove so that the fiber tip is located between the v-groove edge and tip of electrode. Sheath clamp Electrode • If fiber coating has some memory curl, place fiber so that the curve of memory is turned upwards.

• Page 24: Splicing Procedure

  Basic Operation 9. Splicing procedure To assure a good splice, the optical fiber is observed with the image processing system equipped in the FSM-50S. However, there are some cases when the image processing system cannot detect a faulty splice. Visual inspection with the monitor is often necessary for better splicing yield.

• Page 25
  Basic Operation (3) After completion of fiber alignment, arc discharge is performed to splice the fibers. (4) Estimated splice loss is displayed upon completion of splicing. Splice loss is affected by certain factors stated in the next page. These factors are taken into account to calculate, or estimate, splice loss.
• Page 26
  Basic Operation Splice loss increase : Cause and remedy Symptom Cause Remedy Core axial offset Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Core angle Dust on v-groove or Clean v-groove and fiber clamp chip. fiber clamp chip Bad fiber end-face Check if fiber cleaver is well conditioned.
• Page 27
  Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Thin Arc power not Perform [Arc Calibration]. adequate Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. Line Some arc parameters Adjust [Prefuse Power], [Prefuse Time] or not adequate [Overlap]. • A vertical line sometimes appears at the splice point when MM fibers, or dissimilar fibers (different diameters) are spliced.
• Page 28
  Basic Operation Storing splicing results Splicing results can be stored in memory. Follow the storing procedure below. • After the 2000th result is stored, 2001st splice result is written over 1st result. Storing results automatically (No comment is inputted) The splicing result is automatically stored in memory when SET or RESET is pressed upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen, or when the wind protector is opened upon completion of the splice at the [Finish] screen.
• Page 29
  Basic Operation [FINISH] State Select Select [Storage/Comment Input] [Memory Storage Cancel] SET , RESET or “Cover opened” Automatic storage Storage Storage with same comment cancel with comment input No data storage Data storage…

• Page 30: Removing Spliced Fiber

  Basic Operation 10. Removing spliced fiber Hold left fiber with left hand at the (1) Open lids of tube heater. edge of wind protector. (2) Open wind protector. (3) Hold left fiber with left hand at the edge of wind protector and open left sheath clamp.

• Page 31
  Basic Operation (3) Press HEAT to start tube heating. The buzzer beeps and the HEAT LED (orange color) turns off when tube heating is completed. • If HEAT is pressed during tube heating, the HEAT LED blinks. If HEAT is pressed again, the tube heating process is aborted. (4) Open tube heater lids and remove protected fiber from the tube heater.

• Page 32: Maintenance Of Splicing Quality

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing Critical cleaning points and maintenance checks are described below. 1-1. Cleaning V-grooves If contaminants are present in the V-grooves, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in higher splice loss. The V-grooves should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

• Page 33
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 1-2. Cleaning Fiber Clamp Chips If contaminants are present on the clamp Cotton swab chips, proper clamping may not occur, resulting in poor quality splices. The fiber clamp chips should be frequently inspected and periodically cleaned during normal operation.

• Page 34: Periodical Checking And Cleaning

  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2. Periodical Checking and Cleaning In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are recommended. 2-1. Cleaning Objective Lenses If the objective lens’s surface becomes dirty, normal observation of the core position may be incorrect, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation.

• Page 35
  Adjuster lock screw (Set screw M2x3) Adjuster Adjuster initial position Blade lock screw (Cone point set screw M3x4) Direction of rotation Blade Replacement After the circular blade is raised 3 times, it needs to be replaced. Contact your Fujikura splicer distributor.
• Page 36
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality 2-3. Replace Wind Protector Mirrors Replace the wind protector mirror if it cannot be cleaned or if it remains clouded. To replace, do the following: (1) Turn the splicer power off. (2) Open the wind protector. With fingers, pull and unlock wind protector mirror latch. While still pulling on mirror latch, use other hand’s fingers to pull on wind protector mirror frame.
• Page 37
  Maintenance of Splicing Quality (4) Clean Wind Protector Mirrors. (5) Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor screen. Press X/Y to change the screen and check the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens.

• Page 38: Splice Menu

  Splice Menu 1. Splice Mode The optimum splice setting for a specific fiber combination consists of the below listed splicing parameters. In other words, the optimum splicing parameters depend on the fiber combinations, and are different from fiber to fiber. Parameters for controlling arc discharge / heating.

• Page 39
  Splice Menu Splice Mode Description For splicing standard Single-mode fiber (ITU-T G652). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1310 nm. Automatic arc calibration doesn’t work in this splice mode. For splicing Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ITU-T G655). The MFD is 9 to 10 um at wavelength of 1550 nm.
• Page 40
  Splice Menu 1-1. Splice mode selection Select an appropriate splice mode for type of fiber to be spliced. READY (1) Press at [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state to open [Splice Menu]. Select [Select Splice Mode] and the [Select Splice Mode] menu is displayed.
• Page 41
  Splice Menu 1-2. Creating or erasing splice mode Select the “BLANK” in the How to create splice mode [Select Splice Mode] There are 8 splice modes stored when the splicer is first delivered, and all the other modes are displayed [BLANK]. Follow Fiber type the below steps to add splice mode.

• Page 42: Referring/Editing Splice Mode

  Splice Menu 1-3. Referring or editing splice mode Splicing parameters in each splice mode Select Splice Mode Menu can be modified. Arc power and Arc time are considered the two most vital parameters. To edit parameters do the following: Edit Splice Mode Menu (1) In [Select Splice Mode] menu, move cursor to a splice mode to be modified.

• Page 43
  Splice Menu Below is a list of Splicing parameters for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes Only a limited number of parameters listed below are displayed for AUTO, SM, DS, MM and NZ modes to simplify the operation. Additional hidden parameters are all fixed values set at the factory.
• Page 44
  Splice Menu Splicing parameters : other splice modes, e.g. SM-SM In other splice modes in the user-selectable database, the user has the freedom to select from a series of pre-loaded splicing modes for various splicing combinations. Below are the descriptions of the various parameters used in these modes. Parameter Description A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed.
• Page 45
  Splice Menu Parameter Description An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right Cleave Limit fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit). An error message is displayed if the estimated splice loss exceeds the Loss Limit selected threshold (loss limit).
• Page 46
  Core curve and MFD mismatch are automatically set «OFF». If the estimated splice on certain fiber combinations need adjustment, Core step, Core curve and MFD mismatch are used. These are advanced Mismatch splicer functions and should be discussed with your Fujikura representative before changing.
• Page 47
  Splice Menu How to input Mode title / Comments / Password Character list below is displayed by selecting Mode Title / Comments / Password. (1) Move the cursor by pressing , and press to input the selected character. If an incorrect character is inputted, move the cursor and press to highlight the…
• Page 48
  Splice Menu Manual Splice Mode This mode is to manually align and splice fibers. The following procedure is required, and is different from standard automatic splicing. (1) Press SET button to drive the fibers forward. The fibers stop moving forward at the gapset position.
• Page 49
  Splice Menu ECF splice When fibers having some core concentricity-error are aligned using the core-to-core method, their outer claddings are not aligned in line with each other as shown below. However, surface tension created during arc discharge aligns the fibers cladding-to-cladding due to the viscous self-centering effect.
• Page 50
  Splice Menu 1-4. Attenuation splice mode Attenuation splice mode makes an intentional core axial offset to create attenuation at the splice point. Two types of attenuation splice modes are included in the splicer as stated below. Select either «AT1(SM)», «AT1(DS)», «AT2(SM)», «AT2(DS) or AT2(MM) in data base area at [Fiber Type].
• Page 51
  Splice Menu • [AT2] mode provides more stable performance than [AT1] mode, but some variation may inevitably occur. To decrease variation, set the [Cleave Limit] as low as possible. • Attenuation splices made with [AT1]/[AT2] modes are not as accurate as power meter attenuation feedback splicing.

• Page 52: Heater Mode

  There are 10 user-programmable heating modes. Select one best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of Fujikura protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area.

• Page 53
  Splice Menu 2-1. Selecting Heater mode Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used. (1) Select [Select Heater Mode] in [Splice Select the [Select Heater Mode] Menu]. [Select Heater Mode] menu is in the [Splice Menu] displayed.
• Page 54
  Splice Menu Heater mode parameters Parameter Description Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode Sleeve type in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode. Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the Mode Title1 monitor during the splicing/heating process.
• Page 55
  Splice Menu BLANK PAGE…

• Page 56: Arc Calibration

  Splice Menu 3. Arc Calibration Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are constantly changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. This splicer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring control system to regulate the arc power at a constant level.

• Page 57
  Splice Menu (4) The calibration result is displayed after completion. Select the [Arc Calibration] “Test Finished” message in the [Splice Menu] Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press to exit. Arc calibration “Test Again” message Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc…

• Page 58: Splice Option

  Splice Menu 4. Splice Option Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set. Select the [Splice Option] (1) Select [Splice Option] in [Splice in the [Splice Menu] Menu] to display [Splice Option] menu. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. (3) Press to change values, and press Splice Setting…

• Page 59
  Splice Menu Parameter Description Ignore Splice Error Cleave Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message “Cleave Angle Error” is disregarded. Core Angle Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message “Loss Error,” “Core Angle Loss Error,”…

• Page 60: Splice Result

  Splice Menu 5. Splice Result This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. See [Splicing procedure] (Page 20) for detail. Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for «attenuation splicing». Others SM / NZ / DS / MM / AUTO…

• Page 61
  Splice Menu 5-1. Displaying splicing results Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited. • Memory Data can be download By USB. Consult your nearest sales agency to learn how. (1) Select [Splice Memory] in [Splice Menu]. (2) Select [Display Splice Memory] and press button to display [Select Splice Memory] Menu.
• Page 62
  Splice Menu 5-2. Clearing splicing results in memory. Splicing results can be cleared by part or whole. (1) Select [Clear Splice Memory] at [Splice Memory] menu to display [Memory clear] menu. Clear selected splicing results in memory Clearing all splicing results in memory (2) Move cursor to [Clear Partial Memory] (2) Move cursor to [Clear All Memory] and press…
• Page 63
  Splice Menu Select the [Clear Splice Memory] in the [Splice Memory] Select the Select the [Clear All Memory] [Clear Partial Memory] [Clear Partial Memory] [Clear All Memory]…

• Page 64: Management Menu

  Management Menu This menu is used to change settings in detail, or for an administrator to limit functions for operator to select or change. (1) Press in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state and press display [Management Menu]. (2) Select a parameter to be changed. Splice Menu Management Menu Parameter…

• Page 65
  Management Menu Parameter Description Sets the operational direction of splicer. [Front] is for front Monitor Position monitor operation. [Rear] is for rear monitor operation. Refer to next page for detail. Monitor Front Monitor Rear Parameter Description Power Save Sets the power saving mode. Sets the start-up screen image and function.

• Page 66: Change Of Operating Direction

  Management Menu 1. Change of Operating Direction The splicer is shipped from the factory with settings for the «Monitor Front» operation style. This can be changed to «Monitor Rear» operation style. The sheath clamp direction can also be changed for a selected style. When [Monitor Position] is changed, the direction of the four arrow keys is reversed.

• Page 67: Power Save

  Management Menu 2. Power Save This function is important for energy conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will be decreased. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting.

• Page 68: Menu Lock / Power On Option / Other Option

  Management Menu 3. Menu Lock / Power On Option / Other Option (1) Select [Power On Option], [Menu Lock] or [Other Option] in the [Management Menu]. Password input screen is displayed. (2) Input Password. Refer to [Password] (Page 43) on how to input password. (3) Change a parameter value.

• Page 69
  Management Menu 3-2. Power On Settings Set Opening title and Password Lock function Parameter Descriptions Sets the message to be displayed when the power is turned on. Opening Title1 Max. number of characters : 15 (Opening Title1) 15 (Opening Title2) Opening Title2 To edit Title, refer to P43 [Title] on how to input title.

• Page 70: Maintenance Menu

  Maintenance Menu The splicer has the ability to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu. (1) Press in [READY], [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2], [FINISH] state. Press display [Maintenance Menu1], [Maintenance Menu2]. (2) Select a function to perform. Management Menu Splice Menu…

• Page 71: Replace Electrode

  Maintenance Menu 1. Replace Electrode Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due to silica oxide buildup. It is recommended that the electrodes should be replaced after 1,000 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 1,000, a message prompting to replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power.

• Page 72: Stabilizing Electrodes

  Maintenance Menu (5) Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the splicer and press After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 45 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes. (6) Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again.

• Page 73: Battery Discharge

  Maintenance Menu 4. Battery Discharge The battery pack (BTR-06) uses NiMH cells. If the battery pack is recharged repeatedly even though a sufficient capacity still remains, a memory effect would make it seem as if the battery capacity has decreased. If such a phenomenon occurs, execute [Battery Discharge] to reduce the remaining capacity to zero.

• Page 74: Set Calendar

  Maintenance Menu 5. Set Calendar This function sets the date and time in the calendar incorporated in the splicer. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Calendar Set] (2) As the year, month, day and time are displayed, press to move the cursor to the parameters, and press to adjust numerical values.

• Page 75: Diagnostic Test Function

  Maintenance Menu 7. Diagnostic Test Function The FSM-50S has a built in diagnostic test feature that allows the operator to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in the event of splicer operation trouble. Operation Procedure (1) Select the [Diagnostic Test] in the [Maintenance Menu] and execute [Diagnostic Test].

• Page 76: Dust Check

  Maintenance Menu 8. Dust Check The splicer observes fibers through image processing. Dust or contaminants on the cameras, lenses and wind protector mirrors disturbs normal observation of fibers and may result in improper splicing. This function checks the optical path for the presence or absence of contaminants and judges whether they cause trouble for fiber splicing.

• Page 77: Motor Drive

  Maintenance Menu 10. Motor Drive The six motors incorporated in the splicer can be manually operated individually. In the course of splicing, the motors can also be operated by calling this menu in the [PAUSE1], [PAUSE2] or [FINISH] state. (1) Select the [Motor Drive]. (2) Pressing changes motor selection.

• Page 78: Error Message List

  Error Message List Press when an error is shown on the monitor. The [HELP] screen displays the following: • If error does not have an error code, such as “Cleave Shape NG”, the keystrokes are displayed with information explaining what each keystroke does if pressed. •…

• Page 79
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message • Dust or dirt is on the •Completely prepare the fiber again fiber surface. (strip, clean and cleave). • Dust or dirt is on the • Execute the [Dust Check]. Clean L-Too Dusty objective lens or the the lens or the mirror if dust or dirt…
• Page 80
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message • The fiber is set too far • Press RESET , re-position the back and does not fiber again with the end-face ZL Motor reach the splice point. closer to the electrodes. Overrun (Forward) •…
• Page 81
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message Focus X • The fiber is not set Motor correctly at the bottom • Press RESET , and re-position the Overrun of the V-groove. The fiber again to seat it correctly at the (Forward) fiber position is out of bottom of the V-groove.
• Page 82
  Error Message List Error Error Reason Solution Code Message Dust or dirt is on the Completely prepare the fiber again fiber surface. (strip, clean and cleave). Select the suitable splice mode. Cannot detect The left and right fiber Pressing the SET key cancels the fiber in types are different.
• Page 83
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Bad fiber Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. If the blade is Large end-face. worn, rotate the blade to a new position. Cleave [Cleave Limit] is Angle Increase the [Cleave Limit] to an adequate limit. set too low.
• Page 84
  Error Message List Error Reason Solution Message Dust or dirt on the fiber surface results in bad splice loss and low tensile strength. Insufficient fiber • Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. cleaning. • Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust on the fiber end-face.
• Page 85
  Error Message List Error Message Reason Solution • Clean the wind protector mirrors by referring page 29. If it is not possible to remove the dirt There is dust or dust on the mirror, replace the wind after executing Dirt or dust exists protector mirror by referring page 32.

• Page 86: Questions And Troubleshooting

  Questions and Troubleshooting 1. Power Supply (1) Power does not turn off when pressing • Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red. (2) Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack •…

• Page 87: Splicing Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 2. Splicing Operation (1) Error message appears on monitor • Refer to [Error Message List] (Page 74). (2) Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss • Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses. Refer to [Maintenance of Splicing Quality] (Page 28).

• Page 88
  Questions and Troubleshooting (8) Error message can be over-ridden • Refer to [Splice Option] (Page 54) to not allow error message override. (9) Unable to change Arc Power and Arc Time • The settings cannot be changed in SM, NZ, MM or AUTO modes. •…

• Page 89: Tube-Heating Operation

  Questions and Troubleshooting 3. Tube-heating Operation (1) Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely • Extend the heating time. Refer to [Referring or editing Heater Mode] (Page 49). (2) Heater LED on panel keyboard blinks • Pressing the HEAT key during heating causes the LED to blink. The tube heater is turned off if the HEAT key is pressed again.

• Page 90: Other Functions

  Questions and Troubleshooting 5. Other Functions (1) Method to execute [Dust Check] automatically after turning power on • Refer to [Power On Settings] (Page 65). (2) Method to hide messages on [READY] screen • Change the fiber image from X/Y view to X magnified view or Y magnified view by pressing X/Y .

• Page 91: Guarantee And Contact Address

  (340V-peak). For this reason, Fujikura Ltd. complies with a free replacement of AC adapter only one time. In a case that the second AC adapter is broken, Fujikura Ltd. cannot replace it to a third AC adapter at free of charge because the AC power source usually has a problem.

• Page 92: Contact Address

  Guarantee and Contact Address 2. Contact Address Inquiries concerning products should be made to the nearest sales agency or one of the following: Fujikura Europe Ltd. C51 Barwell Business Park Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY England Tel. +44-20-8240-2000 (Service: +44-20-8240-2020) Fax.