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IFS-10

ARC Fusion Splicer

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your fusion splicer, and keep it for future reference.

2013/06 Rev.1.0

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IFS-10

User Manual

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Contents

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Introduction

Scope and purpose of the manual

The reader

IFS-10 Arc fusion splicer

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Chapter 1: Installation

Safety warnings and precautions

Operational safety warnings

Maintenance and external care precautions

Transport and storage precautions

Installation upon delivery

Unpacking the splicer

The IFS-10 splicer standard

Optional accessories for IFS-10

Overview of external parts

The power connection

General

Mounting the power source

The power supply

General

Charging the battery

Power source and battery status

The heat oven

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Quick guide

Preparing the splicer

Connecting the power supply

Cleaning V-grooves

Replace electrodes

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Preparing the fiber

How to strip the fiber

How to clean the fiber

How to cleave the fiber

How to make a splice

Inserting the fibers

Inspecting the fibers

Splicing

How to protect the splice

Prepare to move fiber from the splicer to the oven

Moving the fiber to the heat oven

Shrinking

Resetting the fiber movement motors

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Chapter 3: Splice Programs

General

Displaying the active splice program

Selecting a splice program

Editing a splice program

Copying a splice program

The steps of the normal splicing process

Pre-fusion

Fusion

Summary

Splice program parameters, normal splicing process

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Chapter 4: Other Functions & Utilities

General

Heater mode

Selecting heater mode

Referring or editing heater mode

Splice option

Data storage

System setting

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Monitor position

Power save

Maintenance menu

Replace electrodes

Stabilizing electrodes

Diagnostic test

Dust check

Motor calibration

Arc calibration

Operation procedure

System information

Troubleshooting

Power supply

Splicing operation

Tube-heating operation

Supervising

Other functions

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Important: INNO Instrument strictly recommends all users to read this manual before operating IFS-10 splicer.

This manual is valid for the following software version:

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Introduction

Scope and purpose of the manual

This User Manual explains how to install and operate IFS-10 fusion splicer. The primary aim of this manual is to make the user as familiar with the splicer as possible. Basic maintenance procedures are also described in Chapter 6

“Maintenance” to enable the user to keep the IFS-10 in excellent working condition.

The reader

Inexperienced users can learn how to carry out basic splicing with IFS-10 as described in Chapter 2 ‘Basic operation’. Experienced users will be able to extend their knowledge by learning how to change parameters, implement utilities, etc.

Once the main routines and procedures have been learned, “Quick guide” in

Chapter 2 serves as a fast reminder of how to use IFS-10.

IFS-10 Arc fusion splicer

The most advanced field fusion splicer from INNO Instrument , the IFS-10 delivers ultra fast splicing time and has an incredibly short shrinking time. The profile alignment technique is combined with extremely accurate splice loss estimation to ensure a precise alignment process. A new shrinking technology means that the shrink time is greatly reduced, thus resulting in an extremely fast total cycle time. The splicer is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Its lightweight, yet robust, compact and ergonomic design allows users to easily carry or move. IFS-10 has a menu-driven user interface with dynamic function buttons and a fully automatic splice process. For more product information, contact your local distributor or visit our website at www.innoinstrument.com

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Installation

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Scope and purpose of the manual

This chapter contains the following information:

Safety warnings and precautions

Operational safety warnings

Maintenance and external care precautions

Transport and storage precautions

Installation upon delivery

Unpacking the splicer

Removing the cover

IFS-10 splicer standard delivery kit

Optional accessories

Tool set

Overview of external parts

Power connection

Mounting the power source

Power supply

Battery

Charging the battery

Power source and battery status

Heat oven

Mounting the heat oven

Safety warnings and precautions

As IFS-10 is designed for fusion splicing silica glass optical fibers, it is very important that the splicer should not be used for any other purpose. The splicer is a precision instrument and must be handled with caution. Therefore, you must observe the following safety rules and general precautions regarding the use and handling of IFS-10 at any time.

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Operational safety warnings

Do not use the splicer in places where there is a risk of explosion.

Do not touch the electrodes when the splicer is switched on.

To avoid an electric shock, Do not open the back of the splicer or the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the splicer, so refer any service of the splicer to qualified personnel.

Handle the main supply cable carefully. Pull out the cable from the electrical socket by holding only the wall plug and not by pulling the cable. Always ensure this cable to be in good condition. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

To prevent any fire or electrical shock, Do not expose the splicer to rain or damp conditions.

Be cautious when handling flammable solvents - always read the manufacturer’s instructions.

Maintenance and more care precautions

Always avoid using hard objects to clean V-grooves and electrodes.

Always avoid using acetone, thinner, benzol or alcohol when cleaning any part of the splicer, except for the places advised.

Use a dry cloth to remove dust and dirt from the splicer.

If the outside of the splicer is very dirty, plunge a soft cloth into diluted neutral washing up liquid, wring out the cloth and clean. Dry the splicer with a dry cloth but Do not use furniture polish or other cleaning agents.

Always follow the maintenance instructions in this manual.

Transport and storage precautions

When the splicer is moved from cold to warm environment, you should allow about an hour for acclimatization. By this time, any condensation should disappear.

Put the cover on the splicer when it is not in operation.

Keep the splicer clean and dry.

Always keep the splicer in its carrying case to protect from damage and dirt.

Always avoid leaving the splicer in direct sunlight or expose to excessive heat.

Keep the humidity to a minimum level where the splicer is stored. The humidity must not exceed 95%.

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Installation upon delivery

Important:

Follow these instructions carefully.

Unpacking the splicer

Raise the handle upwards and with a firm grip, lift the splicer upward and out of the carrying case. Place the handle of the splicer downwards.

IFS-10 splicer standard kit

IFS-10 is delivered in a portable case together with a basic set of tools and this manual.

IFS-10 Splicer

High Precision Cleaver

Cleaver Pouch

Battery Pack

CD

Shoulder Strap

Carrying Case

Carrying Case Key

Cooling Tray

Chapter 1 Installation

Cigarette Lighter Cable

Extra Eletrodes

RS-232 Cable

Power Cable

AC Charger

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Documents (not shown)

User manual

Supplier’s declaration of conformity

Test protocol

Optional accessories for IFS-10

AC adapter pack

Note: AC adapter pack should also be mentioned as standard or optional accessories

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Overview of external parts

Splicer handle

Heat oven

On / Off button

Control buttons

Power supply / Battery

Safety shield

Display

USB Terminal

Serial port

Connector for charging battery

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Power connection

General

The splicer can be powered from the power supply connected to the main outlet, or from the battery. In either case, the power source is mounted underneath the splicer.

Mounting the power source

Insert

Release button

Draw power supply module out

Insert the Battery unit into the power unit dock until it clicks into place.

Battery charger

General

The battery charger connects to a main outlet through a standard power cable.

A green LED, located is lit when the power supply is in operation.

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Charging the battery

Charging progress is indicated by five red LEDs continuously sweeping from 20% to 100% on the battery indicator. As charging proceeds, one LED is lit when 20% charged. When it’s fully charged, all five LEDs are lit (i.e. 100%)

Battery indicator

It is available to charge the battery in three different ways. When the battery is detached from the splicer, it can be charged with AC charger.

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Charging the battery

The splicer can be charged in two different ways (see step1 and 2 below). The power source which is used to charge the splicer is indicated by a special icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the monitor (see below) If the battery is connected to the slicer, then its charging level appears. If the battery is being used to charge the splicer by the power supply, the charging level will appear in green color.

However, if the charge level drops under 20%, then the light will appear in red.

Step 1

5%

10%

30%

Step 2

50%

70%

100%

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Heat oven

Heat oven - Lid open Cooling tray

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Basic Operation

Scope and purpose of the manual

This chapter contains the following basic information:

Quick guide

Preparing the splicer

Preparing the fiber

How to make a splice

How to check the splice strength

How to protect the splice

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Quick guide

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Preparing the splicer

Connecting the power supply

Cleaning V-grooves

Cleaning electrodes

Preparing the fiber

How to strip the fiber

How to clean the fiber

How to cleave the fiber

How to splice

Inserting the fibers

Inspecting the fibers

Splicing

How to protect the splice

Moving the fiber to the heat oven

Shrinking

Resetting the fiber movement motors

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Preparing the splicer

Connecting the power supply

Connect the splicer to the main by inserting the power cable into the socket on the left side of power supply of the splicer.

Note: If the splicer is powered with a fully charged battery, then the main power supply is not necessary.

Press the On / Off button on the side of the splicer unit on the top left of the front panel. If the LED becomes green, then the power is on. Press and hold the

On / Off button until the LED flashes, then release the button and the splicer will power off.

Cleaning V-grooves

Clean V-grooves, if necessary (see chapter 4 “Maintenance”)

Replace electrodes

Check and make sure there are no fiber within the splicer and close the safety shield.

From the main menu press:

In the replace electrodes, press: “Confirm” to replace the electrodes.

Preparing the fiber

There are three basic preparatory steps to be completed before the fibers can be

placed in the splicer:

Stripping

Cleaning

Cleaving

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Note: Always remember to slip a heat-shrinkable sleeve onto either end of the fibers at the beginning of each fiber preparations.

Important:

Preparing the fibers for splicing is one of the most important factors in the splicing process and must be carried out with the utmost care to minimize splice loss. Poorly cleaned and cleaved fibers will normally result in high splice loss and low mechanical strength.

How to strip the fiber

Remove at least 50mm of secondary coating (valid for both tight and loose tube secondary coating) with an appropriate stripper (see A, and B).

Remove approximately 30mm of primary coating with an appropriate stripper

(see C).

Important: Do not put extra stress on the fibers by bending or crimping them. (see illustrations of different strippers below.)

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Loose tube secondary coating

Tight secondary coating Primary coating coating

How to clean the fiber

Clean bare fibers with a tissue or a pair of cotton swabs soaked in propanol or ethanol.

Important: From this point, you must be very careful with the fibers to ensure that they do not become dirty again. (for example, avoid putting them down on a dusty working surface, or even waving them around in the air). Also check if the

V-grooves are clean, if not, wipe them clean.

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How to cleave the fiber

Cleave the fibers using a high quality cleaving tool (e.g. INNO Instrument VF-78).

Follow the instructions from the manufacturer’s menu of the cleaver. To ensure good splicing, you must also observe the cleaving lengths shown below.

Examples of cleaving lengths

Tight secondary coating Primary coating

Use blue V-grooves (clamping on bare fibre)

Fiber preparation checklist

As previously stated preparing the fibers for splicing is one of the most important factors in the splicing process and must be carried out with the utmost care to minimize splice loss. Therefore, consult the check-list backwards to ensure that these steps should be carried out.

Fiber preparation checklist

The correct V-grooves are selected (see chapter 4 “Maintenance”)

The fiber clamps and V-grooves are clean

A heat-shrink sleeve is in place

The fibers are stripped

The fibers are clean

The end-faces are well-cleaved

The cleaving lengths are correct

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How to make a splice

Inserting the fibers

Open the safety shield.

Raise the fiber clamps.

Position the fibers into V-grooves.

Note: Be careful not to slide the fibers along V-grooves, but rather position them over V-grooves and tilt them down into place (see below).

Make sure the fiber ends are visible on the monitor. (a) If the fiber ends are not visible, the splicer will try to find them by moving the fibers horizontally. The ends will be found if the fibers are placed within the mechanical movement range of the horizontal motors (b). If not, an error message will be displayed. The splicer will not find fiber ends that are placed above or below the imaging area (c).

Normally, this should only happen if the V-grooves or the fibers are dirty, or if the splicer is not well adjusted.

Clamp the fiber in position by lowering both sets of fiber clamps.

Close the safety shield.

Inspecting the fibers a.

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c.

Fibre ends visible on the monitor.

Fibre ends outside monitor.

Fibre ends above and below monitor, not possible to find automatically.

Before continuing with splicing, you should visually check the fibers in the monitor to make sure they are clean and well cleaved. To change between front view and back view, press:

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Make sure if any defects are found, as illustrated below, remove the fibers and prepare again.

Dust on fibre Tag Chip

Note: The fibers are checked automatically when you press ”Splice” button. The splicer automatically focuses the fibers and checks for damage or dust particles.

Splicing

Select any desired splice program (described in detail in chapter 4

“Splice programs” – “Selecting a splice program”).

Splice the fibers by pressing:

Note 2: The splicer always starts as ”Auto mode”. The name of the active program appears at the bottom of the display.

How to protect the splice

After splicing, protect the joint by using a heat-shrink sleeve and the heat oven, which is mounted onto the splicer. “Shrink” process can be activated by heat button or auto heating mode.

Prepare to move the fiber from the splicer to the oven

1) Opening the heat oven lid

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Moving the fiber to the heat oven

With the spliced fiber still positioned in the splicer, open the heat oven lid by sliding it backwards.

Raise left and right fiber clamps on the splicer. Holding the heat-shrink tube

(previously placed onto the fiber), lift the spliced fibers and holding them taut, move the heat-shrink tube so that it is centered over the splice point.

Move both the fibers and the heat-shrink tube over to the heat oven and place them in the oven clamps.

Important: Do not bend either the splice point or the fibers while bringing to the oven. If necessary, center the heat-shrink sleeve again.

2) Lifting and holding the fibers

Close the heat oven lid.

3) Moving the fibers and heat-shrink tube to the heat oven

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Shrinking

From main menu (see A) or after splice menu (see B), press:

The oven heats up to “Heater temperature” parameter described under

“System settings” utility. (see A)

Heating continues for the set “Heater time” parameter. (see B)

The oven cools down during the time specified by “Cooling time” parameter.

(see C)

When the shrink process is complete, open the heat oven lid and remove the fiber.

Note 1: If no cooling is required, “Cooling time” should be set to zero.

Note 2: You can stop both heating and cooling by opening the heat oven lid.

Note 3: The parameters of “Heating temperature”, “Heating time” and

“Cooling time” can be adjusted as described under “System settings” utility.

Resetting fiber movement motors

Remove the fiber from the splice position.

To return to main menu and reset the motors (before, during or after heat-shrink process), press:

The fiber movement motors return to their home positions ready for the next splice.

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Splice Programs

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This chapter contains the following information:

General

Displaying an active splice program

Selecting a splice program

Editing a splice program

Creating a new splice

Editing a splice program name

Alphanumeric edit

Changing splice program name

Steps of splicing

Splice program parameters

General

IFS-10 has an intuitive and simple, but still very powerful program structure.

Splice programs define arc currents, splice times as well as various parameters used when performing a splice. Therefore, it is essential to select the correct splice program in accordance with the type of fiber you want to splice. There are a number of “pre-defined” splice programs for common fiber combinations (see right). However, it is also easy to either modify or write new splice programs to further optimize the parameters for more unusual fiber combinations. (these are known as “User-defined” programs.)

No. Name

1 Auto

2 MM AUTO

3 SM AUTO

4 DS AUTO

5 NZ AUTO

6 MM62.5_MM62.5

7 SM CALIBRATION

8 DS CALIBRATION

9 NZ CALIBRATION

10 MM ATT62.5um

11 SM ATTENUATION

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12 NZ ATTENUATION

13 G657A_G657A

14 EDF_EDF

15 G654_G654

16 CSF_CSF

17 G657B_G657B

18 SM_NZ

19 SM_G657A

20 SM_G657B

21 NZ_G657A

22 NZ_G657B

23 G657A_G657B

24 HP980_HP980

25 SM Quick Mode

26 MM50_MM50

27 G657A2_SM

28 G657A2_G657A2

29 HI1060_SM

30 Bendlnsensitive

31 SM_DS

32 HI1060 FLEX

33 HI1060 FLEX_SM

34 SM80_SM80

35 SM125_SM80

Displaying the active splice program

The active splice program is always displayed at the top of the screen.

The splicer uses this program when you press “Conform” in main menu:

Active splice program

Note: The active program is always used when splicing in the manual mode.

However, in this case, both the automatic focusing and alignment routines are unable to use

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Selecting a splice program

To select another splice program other than the active one, you must enter select splice mode menu - via main menu and splice mode.

From main menu and splice mode, press: Selected Splice Mode appears on the screen (see A).

Press Up and Down arrows until you highlight the program you want to select.

Press: “Confirm”

The name of the selected splice program appears at the top of the display.

Editing a splice program

From the Splice Mode menu (shown on previous page) you can access the parameter editor of the currently highlighted splice program as described below.

Common to all splice programs are program name, process type and parameters all of which are explained in this chapter.

From edit splice mode menu, press: “Confirm” It can be edited as it appears on the screen (see page 27 picture A).

Copying a splice program

A new splice program is always based upon a copy of an existing program, which can be either user-defined or pre-defined by INNO Instrument . Should you wish to create a new program for single-mode fibers based upon sensible initial values, then start with a copy of the pre-defined splice program number 3 “SM-SM”.

Enter edit splice mode menu (accessed via either main menu).

Highlight an empty space (using up or down arrows) i.e. the location you want to copy (see A).

Press: “Confirm”

Note: Make sure to make this program. “Active” by pressing ”Select”

Select splice program which you want to use.

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Picture A

Steps of normal splicing process

This section explains the steps involved in automatic splicing process and describes how various program parameters are related to this process. The normal splicing process can be divided into two sections; pre-fusion and fusion.

Pre-fusion

During pre-fusion, the splicer performs automatic alignment and focusing, where the fibers are subjected to a low pre-fuse current for cleaning purposes; a pre-fuse image is also taken. At this point, the user is informed of any problems recognized in the pre-fuse image, such as a poorly prepared fiber. The splicer will then issue a warning before the fibers are fused together.

Fusion

During fusion, the fibers are joined together and subjected to five different currents as illustrated below. The splicer also takes a number of images during splicing as illustrated below. These are described in details in Chapter 3 “Evaluating the splice”. An important parameter, which changes during splicing, is the distance between the fibers. During pre-fusion, the fibers are apart during main current phase, the fibers are pressed together.

Summary

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The most important splicing parameters for the fusion process are the time and current for each current phase shown above. The name and purpose of these and other parameters important to the splice are described under “Splice program parameters” on the next page. For a thorough understanding of the splicing process, refer to Chapter 4 “Other functions & utilities” – “User settings”, where the user settings are explained. Parameters of a more general nature which can also affect the splice are described in this section.

Splice program parameters, normal splicing process

Parameter

Template

Name

Note

Align Type

Focus-L

Focus-R

Arc Adjust

Pull Test

Loss

Estimate

Core Angle

Limit

Description

A list of splice modes stored in the splicer database is displayed. Upon inputting the appropriate mode, the selected splice mode stored in database area is copied to a selected splice mode in user-programmable area.

Title for a splice mode expressed in up to seven characters.

Detail explanation for a splice mode expressed in up to 15 characters. Title

2 is displayed at [Splice mode select] menu.

Sets the aligning method for the fibers.

“Core” : Aligns fibers by core position.

“Clad” : Aligns fibers by center position of the cladding of the fiber.

“Manual” : Aligns fibers manually.

Sets the focal point for fiber observation. The focal point moves closer to the core when [Focus] value is increased. “Auto” focus is strongly recommended, as [Focus] optimization is very difficult. Left and right fibers are focused independently even if they are a different fiber type (dissimilar fiber splicing). If the fiber core cannot be observed (e.g. MM fiber), use the

“Edge” parameter. [Align] and [Est. Mode] are automatically fixed to the

“Clad” setting. [ECF] and [Auto power] are automatically fixed to the “Off” setting.

Sets to adjust arc power according to the fibers’ conditions.

If [Proof test] is set to “On”, a pull-test is performed upon opening the wind protector after splicing or by pressing the set.

Loss estimate should be regarded as a reference as the estimated splice loss may not be correct in some cases, depending on the fiber properties.

An error message is displayed if the bend angle of the two fibers spliced exceeds the selected threshold (core angle limit).

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Cleave Angle

Limit

Gap Position

Gap

Overlap

Cleaning

Arc Value

Preheat

Arc Value

Preheat

Arc Time

Fuse Arc

Value

Fuse Arc

Time

An error message is displayed if the cleave angle of either the left or right fiber ends exceed the selected threshold (cleave limit).

Sets the relative position of the splicing location to the center of electrodes. Splice loss may be improved in the case of dissimilar fiber splicing by shifting [Gapset pos] towards a fiber whose MFD is bigger than the other fiber MFD.

Sets the end-face gap between the left and right fibers at the time of aligning and pre-fusion discharge.

Sets the overlap amount of fibers at the fiber stuffing stage. Relatively small [Overlap] is recommended if [Prefuse power] is low, while relatively large [Overlap] is recommended if [Prefuse power] is high.

A cleaning arc burns out micro dust on the surface of the fiber with an arc discharge for a short period of time. The duration of the cleaning arc can be changed by this parameter.

Sets the power of the prefuse arc, which is an arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. If [Prefuse power] is set too low, axial offset may occur if cleaved angles are relatively poor. If

[Prefuse power] is set too high, fiber end faces are fused excessively and splice loss gets worse.

Sets the duration of the prefuse arc, which is arc discharge occurring from the beginning until the fibers begin stuffing. Longer [Prefuse time] is synonymous with higher [Prefuse power].

Arc discharge can be separated into two stages. Arc1 Power is the first stage. This sets Arc1 Power.

Sets Arc1 time. Caution If Arc1Time is set 1sec. or less and Arc2 Power is set to “Off”, the splice may break during proof-test stage.

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Other Functions & Utilities

This chapter contains the following information:

Basic user settings

Result list setup

Battery information and control

Language

Views stored splice results

Read sensors

Calibrate motors

Errors in the system

Read or change date and time

Service mode

General

A wide range of tasks that are not considered part of the basic operation or maintenance of the splicer can be performed with other functions and utilities available from main menu or utilities menu. To gain access to the utilities, from

System Info.

the main menu (see A), press:

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Picture A

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Heater mode

There are 2 user-programmable heating modes. Select the best suitable for the protection sleeve used. Each tube-heating mode is optimized for a type of

INNO Instrument protection sleeve. These modes can be found in database area for reference. Copy the appropriate one and paste it to the user-programmable area. The operator can edit the user-programmable modes.

Database

Parameter Description

60mm For standard 60mm protection sleeve, such as INNO Instrument FP-03 or

FP-03M protection sleeves.

40mm For standard 40mm protection sleeves, such as INNO Instrument FP-03

(L=40).

Selecting heater mode

Select the heater mode most suitable for the protection sleeve to be used.

Select [Select heater mode] in [Heater mode] menu. [Select heater mode] menu is displayed.

Move cursor by pressing

△▽ and press

⊙ to select a heater mode.

Note: Press button twice on ready screen to jump to [Select heater mode] menu, but detailed parameters cannot be displayed if the parameters are accessed in this menu.

Referring or editing heater mode

Tube-heating conditions stored in heater mode can be edited or changed.

Move cursor and select a mode to be edited in [Heater mode] menu. Press

△ to display [Edit heat mode] menu.

Press

△▽ buttons to move cursor to a parameter to be changed, then press

⊙ button to enter.

Change values by pressing

△▽

, then press

to enter.

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Heater mode parameters

Parameter

Template

Name

Note

Heater

Control

Heat

Temperature

Heat Time

Cooling Time

Description

Sets sleeve type. List of all heating modes are displayed. Select a mode in the list and this is copied to a user-programmable mode.

Title for a heater mode expressed in some characters

Title of a heater mode that is displayed in the lower right part of the monitor during the splicing / heating process. Max number of characters used is 5.

Sets the heater control sequence.

Long1: For 60mm protection sleeve.

Mid : For 40mm protection sleeve.

Micro1: For micro sleeves for 900μm outer diameter fiber.

Sets heating temperature. In the case that nylon coated fiber is used with

8mm cleave length, the nylon coating may melt if [Heat temp] is over 190℃.

Sets heating time from the beginning to the end (cool-down completion).

Heating time is automatically adjusted with atmospheric conditions, such as ambient temperature. Heating time may be longer or shorter than

[Heat time] set.

Cooling fan operating Time

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Splice option

Common parameters for all the modes for splicing and tube heating can be set.

Select [Splice option] in [Splice menu] to display [Splice option] menu.

Select a parameter to be changed.

Press

△▽

change values, and press

to enter.

Parameter

Auto Start

Pause1

Pause2

Realign After

Pause2

Cleave Angle

Loss

Fat

Tin

Description

If “Auto start” is set to “On”, splicing starts automatically as soon as the wind protector is closed. Fibers should be prepared and placed into the splicer in advance.

If “Pause1” is set to “On”, splicing operation pauses when fibers are forwarded to gap-set position. Cleave angles are displayed during the pause.

If “Pause 2” is set to “On”, splicing operation pauses after fiber alignment is completed. With ECF “On”, core-to-core alignment is made after this pause.

If “Realign after pause 2” is set to “On”, splicing restarts to align fibers after operated “Pause 2.”

Ignore Splicing Error

Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from continuing a splice even if the message “Cleave angle error” is disregarded.

Setting to “Disable” prevents the splicer from normally finishing its operation even if the message “Loss error,” “Core angle error,” “Bubble error,” “Fat error” or “Thin error” is disregarded.

Gap set

Pause1

Align

Pause2

Arc

Estimate

Fiber Image on Screen

Sets the method of displaying the fiber image on the screen during splicing operation.

X : Enlarged display of X-axis image

Y : Enlarged display of Y-axis image

X ▲▼ Y : Composite display vertically of X-axis and Y-axis images

X ▲▼ Y : Composite display horizontally of X-axis and Y-axis images

X ▲ Y : Change from Y-axis enlarged image to X-axis enlarged image during operation

Y ▲ X : Change from Y-axis enlarged image to X-axis enlarged image during operation

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Data storage

This splicer stores up to 2,000 splicing results. See [Data storage] for detail.

Contents of data stored are different depending on splicing mode. No results are stored for “Attenuation splicing”

Display splice record

Splicing results stored in the memory can be displayed. Comments can be added or edited.

Note: Memory data can be downloaded by USB Terminal. Consult your nearest sales agency to learn how.

Select [Data storage] Menu.

Select [Display splice record] and press

button to display [Data storage]

Menu.

Select record number by either one of below stated methods. One method is to move cursor to a specific memory number and press

. Input a specific memory number and press

. Press

to display the data.

Delete splice record

Splicing results can be cleared by part or whole.

Input specific number (begin-number and end-number) of splicing results to be cleared by pressing

△▽

and

to enter. Selected splicing results are cleared.

Cleared results are replaced with following splicing results.

Note: If [Begin-number] is bigger than [End-number], selected splicing results cannot be cleared. Input appropriate number again.

Clear selected splicing results in memory:

Move cursor to [Clear splice record] and press

to display

[Execute clear record].

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System setting

This menu is used to change settings in detail, or for an administrator to limit functions for operator to select or change.

Press: in [System setting] in [Main menu].

Select a parameter to be changed.

Parameter

Buzzer

Temperature Unit

Language

Monitor Position

Power Save Option

Power On Option

Set Calendar

Password

Description

Sets the sound volume of the buzzer

Sets the unit of temperature

Sets a language to be displayed on the screen. Select a language to be displayed.

Sets the operational direction of splicer. [Front] is for front monitor operation. [Rear] is for rear monitor operation. Refer to next page for detail.

Sets the power saving mode.

Sets the start-up screen image and function. This menu is secured by password.

Sets the system time.

Changes the password to access some menu as [Power on option] and

[Password]. At the time of shipment from the factory, the password is not set. If you have forgotten your password after you made another one contact the nearest sales agency.

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Monitor position

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.

Changing monitor position

Select a monitor position in [Monitor position]

Change monitor angle.

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Power save

This function is important for power conservation. If the power saving function is not set during battery pack use, the number of splice cycles will decrease. The splicer automatically identifies the type of power supply unit. In addition, it can program an independent power saving setting. Utilizing these features enables automatic turning on or off of the power saving function after detecting power supply units.

Setting power save

Insert a power unit and turn on the splicer.

Select [Power save option] in [System setting] menu. [Power save option] is displayed for the type of power supply used.

Change value of [Monitor shut down], [Splicer shut down] and

[Keypad light time out]

Note: The value can be changed for power unit used.

Parameter

Monitor Shut Down

Splicer Shut Down

Keypad Light

Time Out

Description

Setting this function turns off the power supply to the LCD monitor if the splicer does not operate after a certain period of time. Always set this function to a specific shut-down time when using a battery pack. When the power supply for LCD monitor turns off, the LED near ⊙ key blinks. Press any key to turn on the LCD monitor.

Automatically turns off the power supply of the splicer if it performs no operation for a certain period of time. The function serves to prevent the battery capacity from running low if the splicer is left on for an extended period of time.

Automatically turns off the keypad light of the splicer if it performs no operation for a certain period of time. The function serves to prevent the battery capacity from running low if the splicer is left on for an extended period of time.

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Maintenance menu

The splicer has a function to perform routine maintenance. This section describes how to use the maintenance menu.

Press

△▽

to display [Maintenance menu].

Select a function to perform.

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 2,500 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of 3,000, 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.

Replacement procedure

Execute [Replace electrode] in [Maintenance menu].

Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power. Press and hold

till the LED color changes from green to red.

Remove the old electrodes. To remove and replace the electrodes:

Loosen screw located on electrode cover.

Take electrode out of electrode cover. (electrode is fit in electrode cover)

Clean the new electrodes with alcohol-impregnated clean gauze or lint-free tissue and install them in the splicer.

Fit the electrode in the electrode cover.

Place the electrode cover on the splicer and tighten screw.

Note: Do not pull out wiring when replacing electrode. Apply tightening torque of

2kgf-cm when tightening screw to fix electrode cover.

Turn on the power, prepare and load fibers into the splicer and press

. After executing the arc calibration, the splicer will repeat arc discharge 40 times in succession to stabilize the electrodes.

Upon completion of repeated arc discharge, the splicer executes an arc calibration again. The user should repeat arc calibration until “Test finish” message appears. For details of the arc calibration process.

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Stabilizing electrodes

In the event of sudden change in environmental conditions, etc., the arc power sometimes becomes unstable, resulting in higher splice loss. Especially when the splicer is moved from lower altitudes to higher altitudes, it takes time for the arc power to stabilize. In this case, stabilizing electrodes will expedite the process to set the arc power stable. If many tests are needed until the “Test ok” message appears in [Arc calibration], use this function as well.

Operation procedure

Select [Stabilize electrodes].

Set prepared fibers on V-groove of the splicer for splicing.

Press

and the splicer begins to stabilize the electrodes in the following ways:

Repeats short arc discharge five times to measure the arc position.

Performs [Arc calibration] to calibrate the arc power.

Perform 40-cycle continuous discharge to stabilize the electrodes.

After completing stabilization, always perform an additional [Arc calibration].

Diagnostic test

IFS-10 has a built-in diagnostic test feature that allows the user to perform a simple one step evaluation of splicer performance covering several different critical variables. Perform this function in case of splicer operation trouble.

Operation procedure

Select [Diagnostic test] in [Maintenance menu] and execute [Diagnostic test].

The following checks will be made.

3

4

1

2

Parameter

LED Check

Dust Check

Motor Calibration

Arc Calibration

Description

Measures and adjusts the brightness of the illumination LED.

Checks the optical path for dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation. If contamination exists, this function indicates the location.

Automatically calibrates press motor speed.

Automatically calibrates the arc power factor and fiber splicing position.

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Note: Before you start test, remove the fibers from the splicer. When the above item No.2 (dust check) is completed, prepare and load the fibers into the splicer and press

.

Upon completion of all checks and adjustments, a list of results is displayed. If the dust check result is not good, clean the objective lenses. If the cleaning cannot eliminate contamination, there is a possibility that the contamination may have entered the inside of the optical path. Please contact your nearest sales agency for additional instructions. The dust check and motor calibration functions exist as independent instructions in [Maintenance menu]. It is possible to execute them independently.

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.

Operation Procedure

Select [Dust check] in [Maintenance menu].

If fibers are set in the splicer, remove them and press

again. The splicer begins the dust check.

The message “Now checking” is displayed in the middle of the screen. After observation, the location of contamination judged as a potential problem blinks.

If contamination is discovered, clean the wind protector mirrors and objective lenses and redo [Dust check].

Press to finish dust check.

Note: Even though you have cleaned or replaced the wind protector mirrors, and have cleaned the objective lenses, but if dirt or dust still remains, please contact your nearest sales agency.

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Motor calibration

Motors are adjusted at the factory before shipping. However, settings can be changed in various reasons. This function automatically calibrates the speed of all six motors.

Operation procedure

Select [Motor calibration] in [Maintenance menu].

Load prepared fibers in the splicer and press

button.

Speeds for all motors are automatically calibrated. Upon completion,

[Maintenance menu 2] is displayed.

Note: Perform this function when “Fat” or “Thin” error occurs, or fiber aligning or focusing takes too much time.

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.

Changes in arc power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be corrected automatically. Also, the center position of arc discharge sometimes shifts to the left or to the right. In this case, the fiber splicing position has to be shifted in relation to the arc discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to eliminate both problems.

Note: Arc calibration is performed automatically using [Auto] mode only. So, arc calibration does not have to be performed when splicing in this mode.

Performing [Arc calibration] function changes the arc power “Factor” value. The factor value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing. The arc power value will not change in the splice modes.

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Operation procedure

Select [Arc calibration] in [Maintenance menu] to display arc calibration on the screen.

Set prepared fibers on the splicer.

Note: Use standard SM or MM fiber for arc calibration. Use well-prepared fibers for arc calibration. Dust on the fiber surface affects arc calibration. For more questions, please contact local sales agency.

The following is performed after pressing

Arc discharge is performed without fibers on the view screen to detect the center of arc discharge and adjust the gap set position.

Fibers are spliced with an intentional axis offset for arc power calibration.

Note: Cleave angle threshold does not link to the parameter “Cleave limit” in splicing modes. Cleave angle threshold is independently set for arc calibration.

Axial offset decreases by the surface tension effect when multiple re-arcs are performed. During the process, the change of axial offset amount is measured and this is taken into consideration to calibrate arc power.

The calibration result is displayed after completion.

“Test finished” message: Arc power and splicing position calibration are successfully completed. Press

to exit.

“Test again” message: Arc power and splicing position calibration are completed but further calibration is strongly recommended, as the change from the previous arc calibration is too large. Press

to perform arc calibration, or

to exit even though arc calibration is not completed.

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System information

Select [System information]. The following information is displayed.

Parameter

Machine serial number

Software Version

CPLD

FPGA

Current Arc Count

(electrode)

Total Arc Count

Last Maintenance

Next Maintenance

Description

Displays the serial number of the splicer.

Displays the version number of the software.

Displays the version of CPLD.

Displays the version of FPGA.

Displays the number of arc discharges after electrode replacement.

Performing the function [Replace electrodes] or [Arc count clear] resets this parameter to zero.

Displays the total number of arc discharges.

Displays the date of last maintenance.

Displays the scheduled date of next maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Power supply

Power does not turn off when pressing

:

Press and hold the key until the LED color changes from green to red.

Few splices can be made with a fully charged battery pack:

If the power saving function is not enabled, battery power degrades faster.

Refer to [Power save] (page 37). Always enable it to conserve power usage.

If degradation appears (memory effect), or if the battery pack is stored for an extended period of time, completely discharge it. Refer to [Charging the battery] (page 14). After discharge completion, recharge the battery pack.

If the battery pack reached the end of its service life, use a new battery pack.

If the battery pack uses chemical reaction, the capacity decreases at low temperature, especially at lower than 0℃.

At high altitude, the arc discharge current increases. In this condition, battery power degrades faster due to large power consumption.

The AC adapter does not charge the battery pack correctly. Refer to next item.

“Charge” LED on AC adapter blinks during battery recharge:

Atmospheric temperature is too high (more than 40℃), or the battery pack is charged under exposure to sunlight.

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If the battery pack has an error or reaches the end of its service life, install a new battery pack. If the LED blinks again after installation, contact your nearest sales agency.

How to change the power saving function settings:

Refer to [Power save option] function on page 37.

Battery indicator does not display / Power saving function does not work:

While using the AC adapter, the function does not work.

Battery pack indicator on the battery pack does not work correctly.

Incorrect indication of battery indicator:

The indicator display serves as a reference only.

Battery pack Indicator on the battery does not work correctly their capacity.

Splicing operation

Inconsistent splice loss / High splice loss:

Clean the V-grooves, fiber clamps, wind protector mirrors, and objective lenses.

Refer to [Preparing the splicer] (page 18).

Replace the electrodes. Refer to [Replace electrodes] (page 38).

If the fiber has curl or bend memory, position the fiber so the crown (curve) of the memory is turned upward.

The splice loss varies according to the cleave angle, arc conditions and fiber cleanliness.

If the splice loss is still too high or inconsistent after performing the above-mentioned remedies, contact your nearest sales agency. Regular service

(at least once a year) is recommended to maintain high splicing quality.

Confirmation of splicing procedures:

Refer to [How to make a splicing procedure] on Page 21.

Monitor suddenly turned off:

Power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack. The splicer switches to the power saving state after an extended period of splicer inactivity. Press any key to return to the normal state. To change the length of time before the splicer switches to the power saving state, refer to

[Power save] (page 37).

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Splicer power suddenly turned off without “Low battery” message:

Power saving function is automatically enabled when using a battery pack. The splicer turns the splicer power off after an extended period of splicer inactivity. Press to turn on the splicer again. To change the length of time before the splicer turns the splicer power off, refer to [Power save] (page 37).

Method to initialize arc condition of splice mode:

Refer to [Editing a splice program] (page 26).

Method to change error thresholds for Cleave angle, Splice loss and Fiber angle:

Refer to [Editing a splice program] (page 26) when using SM, NZ, MM or AUTO mode. There is no fiber angle threshold in these modes.

Refer to [Editing a splice program] (page 26) when using the other mode.

Error message can be over-ridden:

Refer to [Splice option] (page 34) not to allow error message override.

Unable to change arc power and arc time:

The settings cannot be changed in SM, NZ, MM or AUTO modes.

Performing [Arc calibration] maintains adequate arc power in these modes.

If using the other mode, the arc power and arc time may be locked by administrator, preventing them from being changed.

Method to set pause:

Refer to [Splice option] (page 34).

Method to display cleave angle, fiber angle and core / cladding offsets:

Refer to [Splice option] (page 34).

Incorrect splice mode selected and used in AUTO mode:

The auto mode can detect only standard SM, DS, MM and NZDS fibers.

When splicing specialty fibers, the AUTO mode may identify them incorrectly.

For other possible troubles in AUTO mode, refer to [Splice mode] (page 26)

Mismatch between estimated splice loss and actual splice loss:

The estimated loss is a calculated loss, so it can be used for reference only.

The optical components of the splicer may need to be cleaned.

When splicing specialty fibers, adjust [MFD-L], [MFD-R], [Core step] and

[Core curvature]. When splicing dissimilar fibers, adjust also [Min. Loss] and

[MFD Mismatch]. To adjust these parameters, refer to parameter settings of the other splice modes stored in the database area. MM or AUTO mode.

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If using the other mode, re-arc discharge becomes intermittent:

Set the [Arc2 off time] to “Off.” Refer to [Editing a splice program] (page 26).

Method to operate focus motor after splicing:

Use the [Motor calibration] function in [Maintenance menu] . Press key to adjust the focus.

Realignment performed after manual aligning in pause2:

To disable the realignment, refer to [Splice option] (page 34). An alternative option is to use the manual splice mode. Refer to [Splice option] (page34).

Tube-heating operation

Fiber protection sleeve does not shrink completely:

Extend the heating time. Refer to [Heater mode] (page 32).

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. If, after 2 seconds have gone by without pressing the heat key again, the LED stays on continuously and the heater returns to its normal state. The LED will turn off when the heat cycle is completed.

If the heating temperature does not reach its inputted setting, the LED blinks and the alarm sounds. If this happens, contact your nearest sales agency.

Fiber protection sleeve adhered to heating plate after shrinking:

Use a cotton swab or a similar soft tip object to push and remove the sleeve.

Method to initialize heating condition of heater mode:

Refer to [Heater mode] (page 32).

Method to cancel heating process:

Reset does not cancel the heater. Press heat twice to cancel the heating process.

Supervising

What functions can be disabled:

Refer to [System setting - password] (page 36).

Method to lock “Selection” or “Editing” of splice or heater mode:

Refer to [System setting - password] (page 36).

Method to set parameters of splice or heater mode from a PC:

To set or change the parameters, contact your nearest sales agency.

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Forgot password:

Contact your nearest sales agency.

Other functions

Method to execute [Dust check] automatically after turning power on:

Refer to [System setting - power on option] (page 36).

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.

Too many repetitions until “Test finish” indicated in [Arc calibration]:

The splicer needs to repeat the arc calibration after replacing the electrodes or when the environmental conditions change drastically. The number of arc calibrations can be set to a specific amount. When the splicer completes the set amount of calibrations, it indicates “Test finish”. However, this does not mean it is completely calibrated.

“Test finish” is never indicated after many repetitions in [Arc calibration]:

Execute [Stabilizing electrodes] function in [Maintenance menu]. If the splicer still does not indicate “Test finish”, replace the electrodes. Refer to

[Replace electrode] section (page 38).

No arc power change after [Arc calibration]:

An internal factor is calibrated and adjusted for the specific arc power selected.

The displayed arc power in each splice mode does not change.

The calibration results affect all splice modes.

Method to cancel storing splice results in internal memory:

Refer to [Data storage] (page 35).

Method to download splice results from splicer to PC:

Change user account control settings, to last one, Never notify the best port to INNO Instrument arc fusion splicer will be 2~8 com port.

Contact your nearest sales agency.

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