type q101 ca operation manual

8/9/2019 TYPE Q101 CA Operation Manual

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OME1124015-2

Direct Core Monitoring Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer

TYPE-Q101-CA

Guide to operation


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3. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this

manual. Doing so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or

electric shock.

4. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, do not allow the splicer to be

exposed to rain and get liquid such as water or a metallic object inside the splicer.

Doing so can cause fire, electric shock or malfunction by shorting out internal

components.

5. Never use the battery pack, AC adapter and battery charger for the machines other

than the specified splicer. Doing so can cause these items to damage, resulting in fire

or heat generation.

6. Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the splicer since this may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

7. Do not touch the electrodes during and after arc discharge. Doing so can cause

personal injury or electric shock.

8. The heating plate of the heat shrink oven may be hot during heating. Do not touch

the protection sleeve directly after heating. Doing so can cause burn. A protection

sleeve may also be hot after heating. Handle with care.

9. Do not operate the splicer in the rain. Doing so can cause AC adapter or battery packto be short-circuited.

10. Do not expose the splicer to extremely high temperature and high humidity or to

direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

11. Do not continuously use the heat shrink oven for long hours, keeping it high

temperature. Doing so can cause heat shrink oven to malfunction.

The following case is the exception for repairing and replacing the product free of

charge:

The Heating duration is set to a long time (e.g. 180 sec.) and the Finish temperature

is set to a high temperature (e.g. 200 C). The heat shrink oven is used for long hours

by continuing to press the Heat key shortly after the heat cycle is completed.

12. Only use alcohol to clean the splicer. To prevent malfunction and damage, do not use

any other kind of chemicals.

13. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or flammable gas on the splicer. Heat by arc

can cause chemical reactions to occur to gas component, which will deteriorate a

microscope lens, resulting in a loss of splicing capability.

14. Parts that compose the heat shrink ovens might become high temperatures. When

those parts are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.

15. Because it is likely to injure by shards of glass when the monitor is damaged, do not

use it and contact our service center.

16. When parts that compose this product and the accessory (battery pack, AC adaptor,

and power cord, etc.) are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.17. Do not use this product near the electronic equipment that handles a highly accurate

control and the faint signal such as the heart pacer. The influence of the

miss-operation of electronic equipment might be given.


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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug/unplug the power cord or remove the

battery pack with wet hands.

2. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. Failure to do so can

cause damage to the power cord, resulting in fire, electric shock or malfunction.

3. Before charging the battery pack, make sure that the pins of the battery charge cord

are not bent or broken. Using the battery charge cord with a bent or broken pin can

cause internal short circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock.

18. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion

splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer

malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.

19. Only use the battery pack, AC adapter, battery charger and power supply cord for the

splicer as defined in this manual. Failure to do so can cause these items or the fusion

splicer to damage, resulting in fire or electric shock.

20. Only use a voltage within the indicated power voltage. Failure to do so can cause fireor electric shock.

21. Check for condensation before operation. If necessary, dry the splicer with a hair

dryer. If water or other liquid, a metallic object or other foreign substance gets inside

the splicer, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Contact

our qualified service personnel.

22. In a high location, take safety measures to prevent fall of operators. Dropping the

splicer could result in personal injury. Fix the splicer to a worktable or a tripod with the

screw on the bottom of the splicer.

23. If an abnormal condition such as unusual noise, smoke or unusual odor occurs,

immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Next, contact our

qualified service personnel.24. Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack

before replacing the electrodes.

25. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). And use the splicer with electrodes

installed in it. Failure to do so can cause the splicer to damage, resulting in fire,

electric shock or malfunction.


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1. Do not burn the battery pack or throw it into a fire. Doing so can cause heat

generation, bursting and fire.

2. Do not place the battery packin microwave ovens and high-pressure containers.

3. Do not let water or sea water wet or soak thebattery pack. Safety and protective

devices to prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged,excessive current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat

generation, bursting and fire.

4. Do not throw or impact the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to prevent

danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive current

flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting

and fire.

5. Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike the battery pack with a hammer, or

step on the battery pack. Doing so can cause internal short circuit, heat generation,

bursting and fire.

6. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to

prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive

current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery

pack, heat generation, bursting and fire.

7. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the

battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can

cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.

8. Do not solder any lead wires directly to the battery pack. Do not directly connect the

positive and negative terminals with a conductive material such as a wire. Do not

carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or other

Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive current

flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery, heat generation, bursting andfire.

9. Only use a specified battery charger. Failure to do so can cause the battery to be

overcharged or excessive current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in

battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.

10. Use the battery pack only for the application for which it was designed. Failure to do

so will result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Also excessive

current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of thebattery

packheat generation, bursting and fire.


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[Caution]

1. This product is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified

carrying case to protect the splicer from excessive shock or impact.2. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this

manual. Failure to do so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in

fire or electric shock.

3. Do not store any items other than the product, package contents and optional

accessories in the carrying case. Overloading the case can cause damage to the

body of the carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.

4. Do not throw or fall the carrying case. Doing so can cause damage to the body of the

carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.

5. Do not use a carrying case where there is a visible sign of damage and screw

looseness.

6. Do not store the hand strap in the windshield. It causes damage to the machine.

7. Do not carry the machine grabbing the hood or the monitor.

8. Do not brandish the machine with the hand strap, and brandish neither AC adaptor

nor the power cord. There are fear of machine damage and the injury.

9. Do not use the machine with the lid of the battery Pack slot opened.

10.Before carrying the case, make sure that there is no visible sign of damage and

screw looseness on the handle and latch. If the case with damage and screw

looseness is carried, it could drop down, causing personal injury or splicer

malfunction.

11. Before picking up the case, ensure that the latch is completely locked. Carrying the

case with the latch unlocked can cause the case to fall open and result in personalinjury or splicer malfunction due to heavy impact.

12. Be careful that your fingers not to be caught in the hinge part and the lid when you

open and shut the case.

13. Confirm the work table of the carrying case is surely fixed to the case when you

carry it.

14. Do not modify the handle, strap or strap attachment points. Only use the carrying

strap supplied by us.

15. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion

splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer

malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.

16. If you are not going to use the splicer for a prolonged period, remove the battery

pack from the splicer. Failure to do so will shorten a battery life.

17. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any

maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can

cause fire.

18. The monitor, the hood, and the heater clamping, etc. do the opening and shutting

operation. Be careful of your fingers not to be caught.


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1. Never look into optical fibers or the end of an optical cable attached to the optical

output when the device is active. The laser radiation can seriously damage your

eyesight.

2. Wear safety glasses at all times for protection from glass fibers.

< Others >

1. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the

battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can

cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.

2. Do not carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or

other Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive

current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation,bursting and fire.

3. Do not use a dry cell battery and the batteries differing in capacity, type, and

manufacturer. Doing so can cause heat generation, bursting and fire.

4. The battery's optimum charging temperature range is 0 to 40C. Under high

temperature conditions such as in direct sunlight or near a fire, safety and protective

devices to prevent danger which are built in the battery pack will be activated,

resulting in failure of charging. Or if these devices are damaged, excessive current

flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery pack, heat

generation, bursting and fire. Avoid charging the battery pack at extremely low

temperature (below 0C). Failure to do so may lead to deterioration in performance

and battery leakage.

5. Always turn off the power to the splicer after use. Failure to do so can cause the

battery to be over discharged and deteriorated in performance.

6. In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into one's eyes, do not rub the

eyes. Immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water enough from the tap and

consult a doctor urgently.

7. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any

maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can

cause fire.

8. Pay attention not to drop the battery pack when installing and removing it. Dropping

the battery pack can cause personal injury.

1. Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,

screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.

2. Do not press strongly the touch screen with a sharp object.

3. Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature, such as in strong direct

sunlight, and in cars during hot weather. This can cause deterioration of the battery.

4. Even if you are not going to use thebattery pack for a prolonged period, charge it

oncea year.

5. Do not press the liquid crystal display with force or the display may fail.

6. Take care to keep spliced fiber straight. Do not flex it back and forth. Doing so can

cause the spliced fiber to be broken, resulting in loss of the long term reliability of the

fiber.

7. Do not use a canned air for cleaning. Chemical reaction may deteriorate the lens,

resulting in a loss of splicing capability.


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8. Check the voltage of AC power before use. The AC adapter should be grounded to

earth. If voltage or frequency beyond the range stated flows in the AC adapter, a

safety and protective device to prevent danger is activated and the AC adapter will

stop. In that case, a new AC adapter should be purchased. Please contact our

qualified service personnel.

9. Charge the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may

lead to deterioration in performance.*Battery packs required temperature range: 0C ~ +40C

10. Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it.

11. The battery pack is consumables. Repeated charging and discharging decreases

battery life.

12. Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may

lead to deterioration in performance.

*Battery pack storage temperature range: -20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1

months) -20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months) -20C ~ +20C (if stored for

less than 1 year)

13. Charge the battery pack fully before storing it for a prolonged period.

14. Even if you are not going to use the battery pack for a prolonged period, charge itonce a year.

15. If you are getting fewer than splice cycles per fully charged battery, consider

replacing the battery pack by a new one.

16. When disposing of the battery pack, contact our qualified service personnel or follow

the local regulations.

17. Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique

characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine

defect.

18. We recommend your splicer to be annually over-hauled to keep it in good condition.

19. Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

20. Turn off the splicer before maintenance work. Failure to do so can cause electric

shock.

21. Be sure to remove moisture, alcohol or dust on the heater element with a dry cotton

swab.

22. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). Failure to do so can cause the

splicer to malfunction.

23. Do not clean the electrode. Doing so can cause unstable arcing performance.

24. Storing and transporting the splicer with the battery pack installed can cause the

battery pack to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire. Remove the battery

pack from the splicer before storage.

25. Transporting the splicer with fiber holders loaded can cause the V-grooves or clampsto be damaged, resulting in the failure of splice. Remove the fiber holders from the

splicer before storage.

26. Ensure that the strap should be completely secured.

27. Whenever you use the strap rings, be sure to hold the splicer with your hand. Failure

to do so can cause the splicer to turn over and accessories such as fiber holder will

drop.


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The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is

applicable in the European Union member states. The crossed out

wheelie bin symbol found on our products indicates that it should not be

disposed of together with household waste.

To prevent possible harm to human health and the environment, waste

electrical equipment must be disposed of in an approved and

environmentally safe recycling process.

For further information on how to dispose of the product correctly, please

contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste

disposal in your area.

WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC)

RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)

The TYPE-Q101-CA optical fusion splicer is RoHS-compliant.

IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION

WARNING:

This product is sold for the use in a limited sales area and the sale, resale, transfer,lease or otherwise of this product to the other regions is prohibited, except writtenconsent of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.YOU NEED TO AGREE ABOUT A SOFTWARE LICENCE AND REGION LIMITATIONBEFORE USE.

Reference of Sales Area and Sumitomo Sales & Service Representatives:

Sales Area Sumitomo Sales and Service Representatives

North & South America SEL . Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

Europe, Middle east, Africa(EMEA)UK

SEEL SEEL : Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd.

China SEA Sumitomo Electric Asia, Ltd.SEAC Sumiden Asia(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Thai, Vietnam SET Sumitomo Electric(Thailand) Limited

Indonesia, Singapore SEPS Sumitomo Electric InterconnectProducts (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

India, South Asia SETI SEI Trading India Pvt. Ltd.

Philippines SEPI SEI (philipines) Incorporated

Japan SEI Sumitomo Electric Indutries,Ltd.

Other sales area and authorized sales and service agencies may be provided

according to the country, area and trading conditions. Refer to the informationwhich appears on the splicer screen.


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IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE

This product and/or the use of this product are/is covered by one or more of thefollowing Patents of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.:

Australia Patent No(s).: 2002222577; 2006235914

Design No(s).: 314929; 329420Canada Patent No(s).: 2183840; 2431138

Design No(s).: 120205; 133128

China P. Rep. Patent No(s).: 1820115.6; 98109577.1; 200780001246.9

Design No(s).: 200730144402.X; 200930286514.8

Europe Design No(s).: 000712583-0001; 001183206-0001

France Patent No(s).: 1355177; 1892547

Germany Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547

Italy Patent No(s).: 1355177; 1892547

Sweden Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547

United Kingdom Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547; 2420633Hong Kong S.A.R. Patent No(s).: 1106961

India Patent No(s).: 232249

Design No(s).: 209372; 225957

Japan Patent No(s).: 3065271; 3111649; 3119822; 3952822;4032960; 4161984; 4196972; 4305468;4367597; 4457873; 4613796

Design No(s).: 1311936; 1382022

Malaysia Design No(s).: MY07-00454-0101; MY09-01316-0101

Singapore Design No(s).: D2007/402/A; D2009/1085/Z

South Korea Patent No(s).: 646124; 859070; 878095Design No(s).: 30-0472617; 30-0594853

Taiwan Patent No(s).: 1233507

Design No(s).: D122221; D140150

United States Patent No(s).: 5,777,867; 6,206,583; 6,966,708; 7,140,786;7,412,146; 7,546,020

Design No(s).: D578,072; D628,462S


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IMPORTANT : TYPE-Q101-CA SOFTWARE USER LICENSE

ATTENTION : The software installed in the TYPE-Q101-CA SPLICER (this software) is the property

of SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. The usage of this software is granted by a license.

CAREFULLY READ AND THIS LICENSE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

The copyright and all other rights to this software, its documentation and the writings concerning this

software (the writings), which contain CD-ROM, operation manual, guiding document, data tables,command lists, writing information (photos, images, drawing, text) on appended other printed

materials, shall remain with SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. By commencing the use of

this software, you acknowledge that you have read the following license and indicate that you agree to

its terms. In case of disagreement, contact SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. or our product

supplier.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Copyright 2011-2012 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved.

This license is the entire agreement between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and you.

1. LICENSE

The following restricted rights are granted. YOU MAY :a) use on a splicer in which this software is installed.

b) create or distribute a construction manual based on the writings on condition that you clarify

their source.

c) create an execution report of construction based on displayed information, and the writings.

d) create a document (manual or execution report) concerning the maintenance of the splicer in

which this software is installed or control its splice-quality upon displayed information and the

writings.

e) make one copy of the writings for archival or backup purpose.

2. RESTRICTIONS

The following act is forbidden on this license, except our prior written consent. YOU MAY NOT :

1) sell, distribute, rent, lease, transfer, or disclose the whole or part of the writings to the public or

unidentified parties and transfer, disclose or display the electrical format of the writings through

online media.

2) make copy of the writings except as permitted in this license.

3) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble this software and analyze, modify or merge the

program.

3. CONTRACTING PARTIES

If you rent, lease, transfer, or resell the splicer, in which this software is installed, to a corporation or

other entity, then this agreement is formed by and between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES,

LTD. and such entity. You shall be liable for such entity to agree to the same all conditions of this

license.

4. TERM AND TERMINATION

This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated. You may terminate the agreement atanytime by stopping the use of the splicer in which this software is installed. If you fail to comply

with any of the provision of this license, your license will be automatically terminated. Upon

termination, you shall transfer the writings to the owner of splicer (In the case that you transfer the

splicer to other corporation or entity) or return them to us, otherwise erase or destroy them by

appropriate means. You shall forever hold in confidence all trade secrets brought by this license.

Further you agree not to disclose to any third party.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and our supplier shall not be liable for consequential,

incidental or accidental damages in connection with this software or this agreement and whether

this software shall meet your special requirements, special efforts or special method beyond the

range described in the operation manual concerning this software.

6. GENERAL

If any provision of this agreement is declared by the court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,

illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the agreement and the other

provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATIONIMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICEIMPORTANT: TYPE-Q101-CA SOFTWARE USER LICENSE

Table of contents

1. General 1-1Product overview 1-1

Optical fiber requirement 1-1

Features overview 1-1

Standard package 1-2

Optional accessories 1-3

Consumables 1-3

Structure 1-5

Fusion splicer 1-5

Keypad 1-6

V-grooves, electrodes, other components 1-7

Heat shrink oven 1-8

Input/output panel 1-8

Caution label 1-9

2. Splice / protection 2-1

Preparing power supply 2-2

AC operation 2-2

Battery operation 2-3

Battery level check 2-4

Battery charging 2-5

DC operation (car battery) 2-6

Precautions for battery pack 2-6

Operating procedures 2-7

Turning on the TYPE-Q101-CA 2-7

Initial screen 2-8

Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber 2-9

Cleaving the fiber 2-10

Inserting fibers into the splicer 2-12

Arc test 2-13

Arc test procedure 2-13

Fiber preparation 2-15

Starting the automatic splice 2-16

Splice protection 2-20

3. Daily cleaning and checking up 3-1

Cleaning 3-1

Names of components 3-1

Cleaning V-grooves 3-2

Cleaning LEDs 3-2Cleaning bare fiber pads 3-3

Cleaning lens protection glass 3-3


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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to change the specification or designwithout notice and may therefore not coincide with the contents of this manual. E&OE

Cleaning heat shrink oven 3-4

Replacing electrodes 3-5

Electrode replacement procedures 3-6

Packing and storage instructions 3-8

4. Functions 4-1

Splice and heater conditions settings 4-1

Function settings 4-9

Maintenance settings 4-12

Splice data storage function 4-13

USB connection function 4-14

Software download via internet 4-14

Login function 4-14

Help function 4-15

5. Otherconvenient functions 5-1

Back monitor type 5-1

Universal clamp 5-2

Dual heat shrink oven 5-2

Fiber holder operation 5-3

Detachable/attachable bare fiber pads 5-4

Heater clamp operation 5-5

Auto start 5-6

Tripod fixing screws 5-6

Splice data storage function 5-6

Hand strap 5-7

6. Troubleshooting 6-1Arc problems 6-1

Fiber breaking 6-1

Splicer does not power up 6-1

Warranty and repair service 6-2

Error message list 6-3

TYPE-Q101-CA specifications 6-4


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1. General

Thank you very much for purchasing the TYPE-Q101-CA MicroCore Fusion Splicer

(hereinafter called the TYPE-Q101-CA).

The TYPE-Q101-CA automatically pre-inspects and aligns a pair of optical single fibers

with equipped microscopes, and then fuses them together with heat from an electric

arc to form a low-loss splice. A protection sleeve is applied over the bare glass and

cured in the built-in heat shrink oven.

Before using the TYPE-Q101-CA, read all instructions completely.

Read this manual carefully in its entirety to fully understandmachine capabilities. Save this manual in a location in which youcan easily get to see.

Product overview

The TYPE-Q101-CA can splice the following optical fiber types.

Material Silica glass

Profile type SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651)

DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655)

BIF (ITU-T G.657), EDF

Fiber diameter 80 - 150m *1

Fiber coating diameter 100 - 1,000m

Fiber count Single fiber

Cleave length *2 5 - 16mm Over 250m coating diameter with the

length less than 8mm requires fiber holder operation.

*1 Fiber diameter except 125m are only applied in the factory temperature and 0m altitude.*2 The applicable fiber protection sleeves vary depending on the cleave length.

The TYPE-Q101-CA key features are:

Touch screen monitor (For more information, refer to page 2-8.)4.1 inch LCD monitor with touch screen operation enables to confirm fiber imageseasily. The splicer can be operated by touching the icons on the screen. Theworking efficiency has improved dramatically.

Dual heat shrink oven (For more information, refer to page 2-20, 5-2.)Following the conventional model TYPE-39, 2 heat shrink ovens are equipped with

the fusion splicer. The ovens run individually and splicing operation can beimproved more effectively.

Optical fiber requirement

Features overview

Caution


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1-2

No. Description Part number Quantity

1 Fusion splicer TYPE-Q101-CA TYPE-Q101-CA 1 pc

2 AC adaptor ADC-1430 1 pc

3 Power cord PC-AC 1 pc

4 Battery pack BU-11 1 pc

5 Cooling tray - 1 pc

6 Spare electrodes ER-10 1 pair (2 pcs)

7 Operation manual (CD-ROM) OME1124015-2* 1 pc

8 Quick reference guide OME1124030-2* 1 pc

9 Carrying case (with strap) CC-71 1 pc*The latest version is provided.

Here is an example of TYPE-Q101-CA standard package.

Package contents (example)

The above package is an example. The package contents vary depending on the customers requests.

Standard package

Cooling tray

Spare electrodes

Strap forcarrying case

Battery pack

Carrying case

Jacket remover(Optional*)

*Sold separately

Fiber cleaver(Optional*)

Power cord

AC adaptor TYPE-Q101-CA

Auto start(For more information, refer to page 5-6.)In addition to the function that automatically starts the splicing process when the

hood is closed, the function that automatically starts the heating cycle when fiber is

placed into the heat shrink oven is provided.

Fully automatic splice mode (Auto mode)

(1) Auto fiber profiling check and Detection System (For more information, refer topage 4-3.)Using Auto fiber Profiling check and Detection System (APDS), the TYPE-Q101-CArecognizes fiber core profile and automatically chooses a correct splice program, andproceeds to splicing.(2) Automatic arc calibration (For more information, refer to page 2-13.)TYPE-Q101-CA analyzes the arc and has the function to calibrate the arc conditionautomatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usually in the Automode.

Operation manual

Quick reference guide


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1-3

Optional accessories

Options

Description Part No. Remarks

Battery pack BU-11 Special Li-ion battery for TYPE-Q101-CA.

Car battery cable PCV-11 Plugged into a cars cigarette lighter jack to supply

electric power to splicer

Battery charger BC-11 Use only for the battery pack BU-11.

Tools (Jacket remover, Fiber cleaver, and etc)

Consumables

Fiber protection sleeves

FPS-1

FPS-40*

FPS-S-40*

60mm (50 pcs per package) Cleave length 8-16mm

40mm (50 pcs per package) Cleave length 8-10mm

40mm (50 pcs per package) thin sleeve Cleave length

8-10mm

*The 40mm protection sleeves can be used only if the cleavelength is less than 10mm. Do not use the 40mm protection

sleeves for non-250m coated fibers.

Description Part No. Remarks

Precision fiber cleaver FC-7R-S

FC-7S

FC-6S(-C)

FC-6S-5C

Applicable coating diameter: 250 - 900m

Applicable fiber diameter: 125m

Replacement blade for FC-7R: FCP-20BL(7R)

Replacement blade for FC-7 and FC-6: FCP-20BL

Jacket remover JR-M03 Applicable coating diameter: 250m, 900m

Applicable fiber diameter: 125m

Dispenser HR-3 Dispenser for alcohol

The following optional accessories are provided for the TYPE-Q101-CA. For further

details, please contact our sales personnel.

[ JR-M03 ][ FC-6S-C ][ FC-7R-S ]


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Regarding standard equipment, consumables, or optional accessories, please order

the new item you need with the item description and part number to our sales

personnel.

For repair, please read Warranty and repair service at page 6-2 and contact our

maintenance service center.

Battery pack (BU-11)

Electrodes (ER-10)

Battery pack and electrodes are considered

consumables that degrade with time and usage and are

replaceable by a customer. Therefore they will not be

covered under warranty.


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Structure

Fusion splicer

2

3

4

6

7

Heat shrink ovenUsed to heat and shrink fiber

protection sleeves. 2 heat shrink

ovens (front and rear) are equipped.

Battery pack slotBattery is installed in this slot withprotection lid.

Input/output panel

DC output terminal for hot jacket

remover and USB port

6

5

7

3

4

2

Main bodyTYPE-Q101-CAfusion splicer

KeypadKeys are used to turn on/off the power,

perform a splice and heat shrink

protection, and setup functions.

Touch screen monitorDisplays fiber image, splice data andmenu. Touch screen operation enablesto start splicing, heating and featuresetting.

HoodProvides protection from the

environment.

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Keypad

Caution

Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.

2

1

HEAT key / LEDStarts/cancels the heating cycle of

the front heat shrink oven. LED

illuminates during the heat cycle.

Power key / LEDUsed to turn on and off the splicer.

LED illuminates while the splicer

is on.

RESET keyUsed to cancel a splicing

operation. Initialization

HEAT key / LEDStarts/cancels the heating cycle o

the rear heat shrink oven. LED

illuminates during heating and

blinks during cooling.SET keyStarts a splicing operation.

1

2

The keys above are mounted on the upper surface of the splicer. The features of SET,RESET and HEAT keys are also operated by the touch screen on the monitor.

Select switch (on the Input/output panel)Use this switch when the touch screen on the monitor breaks down.

*Once select switch is used as the following, splice program is fixed to "auto mode"

as long as the touch screen is out of order. We recommend contacting our service

center soon when the touch screen function does not work.

[Procedure]

1) If you found the touch screen function does not work, please turn the power OFF once.

2) Turn the power ON with "select switch" being pushed.

3) Heater program setting screen will be indicated (refer to page 4-2). You can select

heater program with HEAT keys (up/down), and determine with SET key. Splice program

is set as auto mode automatically.


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V-groovesKeep bare fibers aligned.

Fiber coating clampHolds fiber coating.

ElectrodesArc is generated between the

electrodes.

Electrode cover plateHolds the electrode seated into

the retaining groove.

V-groove illuminationIlluminates the V-groove. Lit

when the

hood is opened.

Lens protection glassProtects the lens surface.

Microscope objective lensFiber is observed with the lens.

LED for fiber observation

Illuminates the fiber and make an

image on the microscope.

Bare fiber padsHold fibers seated into the

V-grooves. Normally they are

attached to the hood.

V-grooves, electrodes, other components

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

9

8


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Heat shrink oven

Input/output panel

1

2

Heating plate

Heats fiber protection sleeve.

Heat shrink oven clampsHold fibers straight.

3 Heat shrink oven lid

2

3

3

5

2

4

Select switchRefer to page 1-6.

DC output terminalUsed to supply DC power to a hot

jacket remover.

SD card slotfor splice data output.

DC input terminalinput power via AC adaptor.

USB portUsed to download stored splice

loss data when connected to a

PC.

1

2

5

4

3


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Caution label

High vol tageWhen the arc is discharged, ahigh voltage is generated in theelectrode. Please pull out thepower cord, and detach thebattery pack when you touchthe electrode.

Installing electrode

Please confirm whether theelectrode is installed without failbefore splicing.

High temperature heaterHeaters may reach 200.

Please take care when you useheaters.

Prohibition of using sprayDo not use any gas spray such

as gas duster or canned air.

4

3

2

1

5

3 4

2

5


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2. Splice / Protection

[Preparation for splicing]Before splicing, collect all of the necessary equipment.

[Operating procedures]The following is a summary of the steps required to make a splice with the fusion

splicer. For further information on each step, please see the page described below.

TYPE-Q101-CA Optical fiber being spliced

Jacket remover

Fiber cleaver

Pure (more than 99%) alcohol Lint-free gauze wipes

Fiber protection sleeves*

*Note that the applicable fiber protection sleeves

vary depending on the cleave length.

Turning on the TYPE-Q101-CA---Page 2-7

Dairy cleaning / check up---Page 3-1

Packing and storage instructions

---Page 3-8

Initial screen---Page 2-8

Splice and heater conditions

settings---Page 4-1

Stripping the fiber coating/Cleaning the bare fiber---Page 2-9

Cleaving the fiber---Page 2-10

Inserting fibers into the splicer--Page 2-12

Arc calibration and arc test---Page 2-13

Fiber preparation---Page 2-15

Starting the automatic splice---Page 2-16

Splice protection---Page 2-20


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Preparing power supply

AC operation

Please connect AC adaptor (ADC-1430) with TYPE-Q101-CA when youoperate with the AC adaptor.

Please confirm the voltage of the AC power supply before using.

Moreover, please earth the AC adaptor by using the power cord withthe earthing terminal.The security function might work for safety when the voltage and thefrequency outside the specification range are input to the AC adaptorand the AC adaptor stop operating.In this case, it is necessary to exchange AC adaptor for a fee. Pleasecontact our maintenance service center.Please arrange the AC adaptor to pull out the power cord immediatelyin the emergency. (Do not arrange the AC adaptor out of reach.)

The power for TYPE-Q101-CA is supplied by AC adaptor or battery.

Connect the output cord of ACadaptor with DC input terminal ofTYPE-Q101-CA.

Plugging

Insert the power cord into the AC adaptor

completely. POWER LED lights up green

when the power is supplied.

CAUTION


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Please install battery pack (BU-11) in the battery pack slot ofTYPE-Q101-CA.Please refer to the following for the installation and theremoval.

*Please confirm the charge before the battery pack is installed.Please refer to the page 2-4 battery level check

How to open and close the lid ofbattery pack slot Release the lock by movingthe lock in the direction of the arrow,then open the lid.

1

2

Insert tabs of the lid into thebattery pack slot, close the lid andmove the lock in the direction of thearrow.

1

2

Lock

Tabs

Projection

Battery pack removalOpen the lid of the battery packslot, then hang the finger on theprojection of the battery pack, anddraw out the battery pack in thedirection of the arrow.

Battery pack installationPlease insert the battery pack up tofoundation of battery pack slot surelyand vertically.

Battery operation


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Battery statusindication

Press the battery check button. The LED will light up for a few seconds to indicate

the battery status in one of four levels.

Over90%

70

89%

50

69%

30

49%

1

2

9%

No light0%

The battery level is also displayed

by the battery level indicator on

the monitor.

The estimated remainder splice

and heat frequency is indicated

when you touch the indicator.

(example)

*The frequency is estimated by

the battery level. It changesaccording to the using

environment and the condition.

(No guaranteed value)

*Be sure to charge the battery

before use when the battery

level is low.

*There is no battery indicator

when using AC adaptor only.

Battery level check

No battery. Please chargethe battery immediately.

50 to 69%

Indicator Meaning

Battery remains enough.Over 90%

70 to 89%

30 to 49%

Battery remains little.1 to 29%

Charging. Icon changes

depending on the batterylevel.

65

Battery

checkbutton

TOUCH


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The battery pack can be charged while the splicer is operating.

However, it takes a long time compared with the time when the splicer isstopping operating. (It takes about 14 hours.)

Please charge the battery in the following temperature span. The battery

pack might be deteriorated (decrease in capacity) at the temperaturethat exceeds this range.

*Temperature span for charging 0 +40

CAUTION

Insert the battery pack

LED (green)

Connect theAC adaptor

Battery charging

1. Insert the battery pack into the TYPE-Q101-CA.2. Connect the AC adaptor with the TYPE-Q101-CA.3. LED (green) on the side of the DC input terminal blinks, and the charge

begins.4. It takes 2 - 3 hour to finish charging though it changes according to theresidual quantity of the battery. LED (green) lights when the chargeends.


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DC operation (car battery)

The car battery cable PCV-11 (option) is required to operate the splicer on DC power

(car battery). Contact a sales representative.

Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge the battery pack.

(The battery is not fully charged before shipping.)

The battery pack is a consumable. Repeated charging and discharging decreases

battery life. Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may

lead to deterioration in performance.*Battery pack storage temperature range:

-20C ~ +50C(if stored for less than 1 month)-20C ~ +40C(if stored for less than 3 months)

-20C ~ +20C(if stored for less than 1 year)

Precautions for battery pack

Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature, such as in strong direct

sunlight, in cars during hot weather. This may cause leakage of battery fluid.

If you are not going to use the battery pack for a long period, charge the battery pack

once every 6 months.

When should the battery be replaced?When the splice frequency decreased extremely with fully charged battery, pleasepurchase a new battery pack.

When disposing of the battery pack, contact our maintenance service center or follow

the local regulations.


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Operating procedures

If you press the power key right after connecting the power cord to the power supply

module, it may take a few seconds until the splicer is powered on.

Special note on monitors

Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of

liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.

1: Ensure that the electrodes are fully

inserted in the splicer.

2: Insert the output cord of the AC adaptorinto the DC input terminal.

3: Adjust the monitor for optimum viewing

angles.

4: Press the power ( ) key for more

than 1 second to turn on the power.

The monitor viewing angle can be adjusted.

Turning on the TYPE-Q101-CA

Output cord of the AC adaptor


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Initial screen

Initialization is complete.Ready screen

Startup screen

TYPE-Q101-CATYPE-Q101-CAVersion 1.xx

INITIALIZING

Initialize screen

MENU : Display the main menu screen where various functions are selected.

Standard SMF :Showing splice program that is selected. You can go to spliceprogram selection screen by touching it. Please refer to page 4-1for the setting method of the splice program.

60mm 0.25 :Showing heater program that is selected. You can go to heater

program selection screen by touching it. Please refer to page 4-2for the setting method of the heater program.

Start :Start splice

DISP :Display/Non-display icons

:Arc test:Start and cancel heatingcycle

The function of each icon in the ready screen is as follows.

Each motor of the splicer is initializedafter turning on the power supply, andthe ready screen is displayed after afew seconds.TYPE-Q101-CA has the touch screenfunction that enables to operate bythe icons on the screen.

:The kind of the power supply (AC powersupply) is shown. When the battery works,the battery indicator is displayed. (page2-4)

Copyright 2011-2012 All Rights Reserved.

MENU Standard SMF 60mm 0.25

Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP

X/Y:Showing the observation screen that is displayed. The screen changes by

every touch as X/YX/YXY.

S/N : XXXXXXX


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Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber

0: Clean the fiber coating thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains.

1: Strip the fiber coating. (An example shows use of Sumitomo JR-M03 tool, strip length shown

apply to any stripping tool. If you use another jacket remover, please refer to its operation

manual.)

Use the correct groove of the remover suitable for the fiber coating diameter.See figure .

*If the stripping length is too long, the fibercleaver may not store the off-cut in theoff-cut collector.

Stripping length= Approx. 30~40mm

Bare fiber

3: Repeat the stripping process for the other fiber.4: Clean the bare fiber from the end of the fiber coating with a lint-free gauze pad

moistened with pure alcohol. Pull the bare fiber through the gauze pad. Rotate the

fiber by 90 degrees to remove any coating residue. Do not reuse the gauze pad that

was used.

Keep the fiber squeaky clean.

Fiber protection sleeve

2: Strip Approx. 30~40mm of the

fiber coating with the JR-M03 (ex).

(If you use another remover, please refer

to its operationmanual.)

(1) Fiber coating diameter 1.6-3mm

(2) Fiber coating diameter 600-900m

(3) Fiber coating diameter 250m

(1) (2) (3)

Check the fiber coating diameter.

The JR-M03 strips approx. 25mm

of fiber coating at a time. To strip

30~40mm of the fiber coating,

repeat the operation.


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Cleaving the fiber

Cleave the fiber. (An example shows use of Sumitomo FC-6S cleaver, cleave length shown apply

to any cleaving tool. If you use other models of cleavers, please refer to the operation manual.)

Appl icable cleave length: 5mm-16mm (wi th Sumitomo FC-6S-5C cleaver)

(Over 250m coating diameter with the length less than 8mm requires fiber holder operation.)

Open the top clamp lever and the coating

clamp lid. The blade carriage should be in the

forward position.

Blade carriage

Top clamp lever

Coating clamp lid

1:

2:

Lower the fiber into the correct

V-groove with the end of the

fiber coating (e.g. if the cleave

length is 16mm) at the 16mm

mark on the ruler.

3:

Close the coating clamp lid.

4:

Lower the top clamp lever. Slide the blade carriage to the rear of the cleaver as

indicated by the arrow.

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Open the top clamp lever.

Then open the coating clamp lid and lift the newly cleaved fiber.

Lift the off-cut and dispose of it properly.

Off-cut

5:

6: Insert the fiber into the splicer.

1. Do not re-clean the fiber after cleaving.

2. To avoid damaging or contaminating the delicate fiber ends, insert

each fiber immediately after preparation.

3. Glass-fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

Caution

Bare fiber

Cleavelength

Fiber coating

By using fiber cleaver (FC-6S-5C), cleaving length of 5 - 16mm is

available. Please confirm the manual of fiber cleaver (FC-6S-5C)about detail procedure.


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1: Set the fiber end between the ed e of v- roove and the electrode.

Inserting fibers into the splicer

0: Open the hood.

2: Close the fiber coating clamp lid.

Do not touch the fiber end faceagainst any surface.

3: Repeat step 1 to 2 for the other fiber.

4: Close the hood.

5: Start an arc test or the splicing process.

V-grooveFiber

Electrode


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1Set each fiber that has been prepared. (The

coating is removed and fiber is cleaved.)

2Confirm whether the splice program and

heater program is correct on the ready

screen.

About setting and changing the programs,

please refer to the page 4-1 and 4-2 Splice

and heater programs setting.

Arc test procedure

MENU SMF Standard 60mm 0.25

Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP

The fusion splicing is a method of melting and connecting the point of theoptical fiber by heat of electrical discharge. Because optimum arc conditionsare different depending on environment (atmospheric pressure and

temperature) and the electrode condition (wear-out and adhesion of theglass) and the optical fiber (manufacturer and SMF/MMF, etc.), appropriatearc condition is necessary to make a low splice loss. Please perform the arctest before splicing in the typical splice program such as SMF Standard.In the Auto mode, TYPE-Q101-CA analyzes the arc and has the function tocalibrate the arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test isnot needed usually in the Auto mode.

As an exception, perform an arc test in the following situations tocalibrate the arc power and posi tion.Poor splice performance(high or inconsistent splice losses, poor splice strength)After electrode replacementExtreme changes in temperatures, humidity or air pressure

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3Touch the Arc test ( )

4Arc Test Ready screen will be displayed.

5Touch the Start ( ) or push ( ).

6: An arc test is started. Fibers are not

spliced because it is not moved on the

arc test.

Start

7: If Arc Too Weak, Arc Too Strong or Arc

Center is displayed, prepare the fiber

again and repeat the test until ARC OK

is displayed.

The meltback distance of the left and right

fibers and the arc center position which

are measured via image processing are

displayed on the monitor screen. (The

arc center position is displayed only if the

position is shifted.)

8: If Arc OK is displayed, begin the fiber

preparation procedure to perform a splice.

The splicer automatically initializes when

the hood is opened.

MENUSMF Standard 60mm 0.25

011011

DISP

Reset

Arc OK

Good arc state. Splice can be done.Tool

DISP

X/Y

MENU

0180->0226

SMF Standard 60mm 0.25

Arc Too Weak

002002

DISP

Reset

Tool

DISP

X/Y


Start

DISP

Arc Test Ready

X/Y


Start

DISP

Arc Test Ready

X/Y


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ARC OK ARC TOO WEAK ARC TOO STRONG ARC CENTER

Arc test result

Start splicing

The adjusted arc power level is stored even if the splicer is turned off.

Fiber preparation

1: Be sure to slip the fiber protection sleeve over one of the fibers to be spliced before

stripping and cleaving the fibers. The fiber protection sleeve cannot be installed after

splicing.

2: Strip the fiber coating and clean the bare fiber.

Refer to page 2-9.

3: Cleave the bare fiber to proper cleave length.

Refer to page 2-10.

4:After setting the prepared fibers on TYPE-Q101-CA, splicing starts by touching

Start ( ) or pushing ( ). (Please refer to the next page.)

If ARC OK is not displayed, re-do the arc test.

Prepare the fiber again.

The arc power is automatically adjusted. The arc power levels

of before and after arc tests are displayed on the screen.

Start


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1/3Starting the automatic splice

Inspection of fiber end face & dust

Estimated loss is displayed.

See the next page if you skip

the checking of splice data

and go on to the next step.

Checking splice data

After a splice, touch the Data( ).

Arc is generated.

MENU

Prefusion check


Reset

Y

Touch the Start.

Confirm splice data.

DATA

Add the memo by touching MEMO( ).

DATADisplay

1/2

Cut(L) 0.4 deg

Offset 0.1 um

Cut(R) 0.5 deg

Deform 0.3 deg

Ect(L) 0.1 um

Ect(R) 0.1 um

Core Offset 0.1 um

OK

Standard SM

Z X C V B N M

A S D F G H J K L

Q W E R T Y U I O P

! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )

< > ? : { } _ +

Shift

Default

BS

Cancel


Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP


GO

Tool

Reset

DATA

Tap Go iconEstimation Loss 0.01dB

DISP

X/Y

Add


GO

Tool

Reset

DATA


DISP

X/Y

Add


X/Y

Arc Count 0001

Reset


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Checking splice image

See the next page if you skip the checking of splice image

and go on to the next step.

Touch the Tool ( ) after spliceprocess completed.

Tool Icons of checking tools aredisplayed.

Checking Tools

:By touching an arbitrary place of the image, the part is expandingdisplayed.

Save the image to SD card.

Change the brightness of the image.

Change the focus of the image.


GO

Tool

Reset

DATA


DISP

X/Y

Add


Tool

DATA

DISP

X/Y

Add

GO GO 0.01dB

Reset

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Open the hood.

The proof test is automatically started.

(The test cannot be canceled once

started.)

The proof test is started.

(The test cannot be canceled once started.)

Remove the spliced fiber when thescreen above is displayed.

Open the hood and remove the splicedfiber when the screen above is displayed.

Touch GO.

Take care to keep the spliced fiber straight. Do not flex it back and forth.

Doing so will cause the spliced fiber to be broken, resulting in loss of thelong term reliability of the fiber.

Proof test

(if manual proof test is selected)(if automatic proof test is selected)

MENU

Remove Fiber



GO

Tool

Reset

DATA


DISP

X/Y

Add


GO

Tool

Reset

DATA


DISP

X/Y

Add

MENU

Proof Test


Reset

X/Y


Ready

X/Y


ResetProof Test

X/Y

X


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X/Y

Tool

DATA

DISP

Reset GOEstimation Loss 0.01dB

Tap Go icon


X/Y

Tool

DATA

DISP

Estimation Loss 0.01dBReset GOTap Go icon


X/Y

Tool

DATA

Estimation Loss 0.01dBTap Go icon

Reset GO

DISP

Evaluating splice qualityIf the spliced fiber is as follows or estimated losses are high, re-do the entire splice.

Bubble Black line

(Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing.)

Bulging Neck-down

(Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing)

Kink or offset White line

(Re-do splicing.)(Re-arcNG

Re-do splicing)

After MMF or dissimilar fiber splicing, a line sometimes appears at the

splice point. But it does not affect splice quality, such as splice loss,

tensile strength, and etc.


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Evaluating protection sleeveOKCompletely shrunk, no bubbles, the splice is centered in a sleeve

NG

1: The shrinking sleeve is not centered over the splice.

2: Bend in bare fiber

3: Bubbles on bare fiber

After the heat cycle is complete, the fiber protection sleeve may be hot.

Handle with care.

Never touch the surface of the heating plate during the heating

operation. Doing so may cause personal injury and damage to the heat

shrink oven.

Caution

Install the cooling tray into the splicer as shown above.

Cooling tray

Caution

The protection sleeve can be taken out from the heat shrink oven after a

beep sound is heard. Also finish of heating cycle can be confirmed by theheat icons change. If the sleeve is taken out from the oven before heatcycle completed, the splice loss might increase because the less coolingcause fiber bending or twisting. Please wait for the finish of heating cycle.

5: The splicer gives a beep sound indicating completion of the heating cycle. Take

out the sleeve from the heat shrink oven after a beep sound is heard.

6: Place the protection sleeve onto the cooling tray.


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Cleaning

To keep excellent splice quality, regular cleaning and inspection are required.

Especially cleaning should be performed before and after each use. We recommend

your splicer to be checked through our maintenance service once a year.

Clean each part with a cotton swab. Please bear in mind that daily cleaning can

maintain splicer performance. Clean components before and after use.

Names of components

V-groove

Electrode for

high voltage

side

Electrode

cover plate

thumb-screw

& electrode

cover plate

Lens protectionglass

Electrode cover

plate

thumb-screw &

electrode cover

plate

V-groove

illumination

Lens protectionglass

3. Daily cleaning and checking up

Turn off the TYPE-Q101-CA before maintenance work. Failureto do so may cause electric shock.

Warning

Bare fiber pad

LED


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Cleaning V-grooves

Even tiny bits of dust or dirt in the V-grooves might cause the fiber to be offset. To avoid

offset, carefully clean the V-grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

1: Prepare a cotton swabmoistened with alcohol.

2: Brush the surface of the

V-grooves in the direction

of the arrow.

When a LED surface dirty, a fiber image is unclear, resulting in imperfect image

processing. If the display is uneven or LED error occurs, clean them with a cotton swab

moistened with alcohol.

Cleaning LEDs

1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened withalcohol and wipe the surface of LED lightly.

Prohibition

Do not use a canned air for cleaning.

Chemical reaction may deteriorate the

LED, resulting in a loss of splicing

capability.

2: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any

excess alcohol.


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Cleaning bare fiber pads

Cleaning lens protection glass

If an unclear fiber image is still displayed or LED error occurs again after cleaning

LEDs, clean the lens protection glass.

1: Remove the electrodes, referring to the

Replacing electrodes.

2: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with

alcohol.3: Gently wipe the lens protection glass in a

circular motion.

4: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any

excess alcohol.

5: Re-fit the electrodes.

6: Perform an arc test.

Dirt on a bare fiber pad will also cause the fiber to be offset. When fiber offset occurs,

clean the bare fiber pad.

1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with alcohol and wipe the surface of bare fiber pads.

2: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any excess alcohol.

Do not apply too much force when cleaning.


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An electrode tip is extremely sharp.

Handle with care.Caution

Cleaning heat shr ink oven

Dirt and dust can accumulate in the heat shrink oven easily. Clean the heating plate

regularly with a dry cotton swab.

Clean the heating plate with a dry cotton swab.

Remove moisture or alcohol on the heat shrink oven with a dry

cotton swab.Caution

Clean the clamps of the heat shrink oven with

a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Do not use a canned air for cleaning.

Chemical reaction may deteriorate the

lens protection glass, resulting in a loss

of splicing

Prohibition


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Replacing electrodes

Electrodes are worn out or contaminated due to silica glass evaporated during arc, and

the electrode condition changes day by day. To achieve a repetitive and stable arc for

excellent quality splicing, electrodes should be replaced periodically. Continuing to use

the same electrodes may result in high splice losses and poor splice strength. On the

TYPE-Q101-CA, electrodes typically need replacing after approximately 3,000 arcdischarges.

< Electrode replacement alarm message>

If the number of arc discharge exceeds 1,000 times, will be highlighted in yellow for

caution. If the number exceeds 2,000 times, Arc Count on the screen will be highlighted

in red for warning, with a message Time for new electrodes.

If the number exceeds 3,000 times, a warning message appears every time the splicer

is powered on and until you replace electrodes according to the replacement

procedures described in the next page.


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Electrode replacement procedures

2: Using your fingers, loosen the

thumbscrews.

3:Lift the electrode cover plate as shown in

the left figure.

4: Remove the old electrode.

5: Install a new electrode.

Caution

1: Turn off the splicer and unplug the power

cord.

Use only Sumitomo genuineelectrodes.

6: Tighten the thumbscrew while pressingthe electrode below at each electrodecover plate.

7: Repeat step 2 to 5 for the other

electrode. Always replace both

electrodes at a time.

8: Plug the power cord into the power

module and turn on the power to

condition the electrodes. (Refer to page

4-11.) After conditioning the electrodes,

the Arc count is automatically reset.

Please exchange the electrode to maintain the performance of TYPE-Q101-CA at about3000 discharges. The point of the electrode is very sharp shape. Please take careenough when handling it.

When handling the electrodes, avoid

touching the electrode tips with

anything.

[Back view of electrode and cover plate]


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Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or

remove the battery pack before replacing the electrodes.

Discard the old electrodes properly.Caution

Do not clean the electrode. Doing so may cause unstable arcing

performance.Caution

An electrode tip is extremely

sharp. Handle with care.Caution

Protrusion

Please confirm the plastic button of theelectrode is certainly pushed by the

protrusion.

Caution

Plastic button

Splice performance is notsteady or the part of splicer isdamaged when installing theelectrode at a wrong position.

Caution


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Packing and storage instructions

Store the TYPE-Q101-CA and its accessories in a designated place in the case

referring to the photo below.

Store the TYPE-Q101-CA in the direction shown in the photo below.

The TYPE-Q101-CA with a cooling tray cannot be stored in the case. Remove thecooling tray from the splicer and store it in the pocket.

The TYPE-Q101-CA fusion splicer is a precision instrument. Its rugged shipping case

is custom designed to protect it from impact, dust, dirt, and moisture. Always store and

transport the machine in its case. Observe the following instructions.

Clean the TYPE-Q101-CA and all accessories before storing them.

Be sure to remove the battery pack from the TYPE-Q101-CA and store it in a given

place.

Reposition the monitor before storing. Discard the liquid solvent properly, or lock the dispenser completely and put it in a

plastic bag before packing the dispenser in the case.

Keeping the battery in the TYPE-Q101-CA may cause thebattery terminal to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire.Warning

*Sold separately

TYPE-Q101-CA

Operation manual

Fiber cleaver(Optional*)

Jacket remover(Optional*)

Carrying case

Cooling tray

Spare electrodes

Power cord

AC adaptor

Strap forcarrying case

Battery pack


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Before storing the fiber cleaver, dispose of the fiber fragments collected in the off-cut

collector in a proper way.

Close the carrying case completely and latch it before transportation.

Pay attention to storage temperature and dew condensation when storing the splicer.The battery is self-discharged during storage. Perform temperature control and

charge and discharge the battery once every 6 months.

Storage temperature -20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1 month)

-20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months)

-20C ~ +20C (if stored for less than 1 year)

Take extreme care of the handling of alcohol.Warning

Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.Caution


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4. Functions

Splice and heater programs setting

Ready

Touch splice program icon once. Theicon will expand. Then touch it again.

Select Item

Splice Program

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Auto Recent

SMF MMF

DSF NZDS

BIF SPF

Select the category of the fiber.

For the details of splice programs, refer to

page 4-3.

If you would like to change splicer program

parameters, refer to page 4-6.

Touch splice program once. The iconwill change its color. Then touch itagain to determine selection.

Splice program is changed.

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SMF Standard 002

SMF Quick 003

SMF AIAS 004

PureMetro-SMF 028

Splice Program

Select Item

If the page icon ( ) displays thenumber except 1/1, that meansthere are other pages. Touch themove ( , ) to go next pageor touch the page icon to order thepage directly.

X/X

Splice Program

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SMF Standard 002

SMF Quick 003

SMF AIAS 004

PureMetro-SMF 028

Select Item


Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP

MENU 60mm 0.25

Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP

SMF Quick

SMF

SMF


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Touch heater program icon once.The icon will expand. Then touch itagain.

Touch heater program once. Theicon will change its color. Then touchit again to determine selection.

Heater program is changed.

For the details of heater programs, refer to

page 4-5.

If you would like to change heater program

parameters, refer to page 4-6.

MENU

Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP


MENU

Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP


Select Heater Program

Heater Program

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60mm 0.25 001

40mm 002

60mm Thin 003

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Splice programs

Category Splice Program Details

Auto

Using Auto fiber profiling check and Detection System (APDS*1), the TYPE-Q101-CArecognizes the type of fiber loaded, automatically chooses the correct splice program,and proceeds to splicing. This mode enables to splice standard SMF (ITU-T G.652),MMF (ITU-T G.651), DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655) and BIF (BendInsensitive fiber, ITU-T G.657). The recognized fiber type is displayed below a fiber

image on the monitor screen.

ATTENTION

The recognizable fiber types are Standard SMF, MMF, DSF, NZDSF and BIF.

DSF is recognized as NZDSF.The fiber detection is conducted on left and right fibers individually. Even if left andright fibers are recognized as different fiber types in the result of the fiber detection,the splicer automatically proceeds to splicing. To double check the results of the fiberdetection, set Arc Pause to ON beforehand.The data on representative core profiles of standard fiber types are stored in theTYPE-Q101-CA. However, other manufacturers and new design fibers maysometimes be recognized incorrectly. In this case, please select suitable splice

program by yourself.Even the fiber is the same category such as NZDSF or BIF, sometimes the suitable

splice program is different depending on the manufacturers or fibers. In this case,please select suitable splice program by yourself.In the Auto mode, TYPE-Q101-CA analyzes the arc and has the function to calibratethe arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usuallyin the Auto mode.Perform an arc test in the following situations to calibrate the arc power andposition.Poor splice performance (high or inconsistent splice losses, poor splice strength)After electrode replacementExtreme changes in temperatures, humidity or air pressure

Recent The splice program selected recently is listed.

SMF Standard Can be used for splicing identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652).

SMF QuickCan be used for splicing identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652) and making a faster

splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.

SMF AIASAutomatic Intentional Axis Shift function (AIAS*2) enables to splice identical standard

SMF (ITU-T G.652) with high core-cladding eccentricities.

Other SMF The splice programs that include standard SMF are listed. ex)SMF-DSF

SMF

ATTN STD

This mode can be used for splicing fibers by shifting the centers of the left and right

fiber cores and achieving intentional high splice losses.

Recommended target attenuation range: 0.1~5.0dB

An estimated splice loss displayed in the splicer may not match an actual splice loss

depending on the fiber type being spliced. It is recommended that actual splice losses

be measured and checked with a power meter.

ATTN: Enter a target splice loss in Function settings (6/6 page). User settable

attenuation range is 0.1~15dB (in increments of 0.1dB).

ATTN factor: If the target splice loss does not match an actual loss, modify this value

in Function settings .

SMF

SMF

ATTN WIDE

Recommended target attenuation range: 5.0~15.0dB

Refer to SMF ATTN STD regarding how to use this mode.


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*1: The splicer automatically recognizes optical fiber type loaded via image processing, verifies the selected

splice condition matches the fiber, and also displays the results if a mismatch is detected. This system

prevents an operator from splicing with the incorrect program.

*2: High core-cladding eccentricities have an effect on surface tension during arc, yielding high splice loss.

This method is used to intentionally offset the left and right fiber centers in order to minimize this effect.

*3: Please perform an arc test before splicing on all splice programs except Auto mode.

category Splice program Details

MMF MMF Standard Can be used for splicing identical standard MMF (ITU-T G.651).

DSF DSF Standard Can be used for splicing identical standard DSF (ITU-T G.653).

NZDSF Typical Can be used for splicing identical standard NZDS (ITU-T G.655).NZDS

Other NZDSF The splice programs of each manufacturers NZDS are listed.

PureAcessR5 Can be used for splicing PureAccess-R5 (Bend Insensitive fiber, ITU-TG.657).

G657 adaptive Can be used for splicing BIF (Bend Insensitive fiber, ITU-T G.657). This

mode helps to splice optical fiber with complicated core profile.

BIF

Other BIF The splice programs of each manufacturers BIF are listed.

SPF The splice programs of special fibers, such as EDF and photonic fiber,

which do not belong to other categories are listed.


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Heater programsThe heating programs are optimized for Sumitomo protection sleeves. Select an appropriate heater

program for the protection sleeve you are using.

Page Heater program Details

60mm 0.25 FPS-1Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber

with 0.25mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-1.

40mm FPS-40 Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single fiber, forexample, Sumitomo FPS-40.

60mm Thin SPS-60Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for

single fiber, for example, SPS-60.

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40mm Thin SPS-40Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for

single fiber, for example, SPS-40.

60Thin +5s SPS-60+5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. longer than 60mm Thin.

60Thin -5s SPS-60-5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. shorter than 60mm Thin.

40Thin +5s SPS-40+5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. longer than 40mm Thin.

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40Thin -5s SPS-40-5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. shorter than 40mm Thin.

60mm 0.9 FPS-1Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber

with 0.9mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-1.

LYNXCan be used for heat shrinking protection sleeves for 10mm cleaved

Sumitomos splice-on-connector Lynx-CustomFit.

LYNX MINICan be used for heat shrinking protection sleeves for 5mm cleaved

Sumitomos splice-on-connector Lynx-CustomFit

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Drop FPS-D60Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for drop cable

splice, for example, Sumitomo FPS-D60.

40mm 0.4 FPS-N4-40Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves of Nano Sleeves

N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-40.

25mm 0.4 FPS-N4-25 Can be used for heat shrinking 25mm protection sleeves of Nano SleevesN4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-25

20mm 0.4 FPS-N4-20Can be used for heat shrinking 20mm protection sleeves of Nano Sleeves

N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-20

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25mm 0.9 FPS-N9-25Can be used for heat shrinking 25mm protection sleeves of Nano SleevesN9 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N9-25.

5/520mm 0.9 FPS-N9-20

Can be used for heat shrinking 20mm protection sleeves of Nano Sleeves

N9 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N9-20.


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Select Splice Program

Splice Program

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SMF Standard 002

SMF Quick

003

SMF AIAS 004

PureMetro-SMF 028

SMF Quick 003

Touch the item once. The icon willchange its color. Then touch it againto determine selection.

Input the value by touching numberkeys, then touch OK ( ).

In the splice program setting screen(page 4-1), select the program(change the color), then touchSetting icon ( ). Item select

screen is displayed.

Select Item

Splice ProgramSMF Standard

1/2

Fusion Time02.00 sec

003SMF QuickPrefusion Time 00.18 sec

SMF QuickArc Gap15.00 um

SMF QuickOver Lap

10.00 um

OK

Set Value

SMF StandardFusion Time

OK

1

7 8

2 3

95 64

0- +

+ 0 2. 0 0

unit sec

Max. +20.00

Min. +00.00

Standard +02.00

Touch the item once. The icon willchange its color. Then touch it againto determine selection.


60mm 0.9

1/2

Heat Up Temp. A 0215 C

003SMF QuickHeating Duration A

0014 sec

SMF QuickHeat Up Temp. B0165 C

SMF Quick 0020 sec

Heater Program

Heating Duration B

Select Item

Select Splice Program

In the heater program setting screen(page 4-2), select the program(change the color), then touchSetting icon ( ). Item select

screen is displayed.

Input the value by touching numberkeys, then touch OK ( ).OK

Set Value

60mm 0.9Heat Up Temp. A

OK

1

7 8

2 3

95 64

0- +

+ 0 2. 1 5

unit C

Max. +0250

Min. +0080

Standard +0215


Heater Program

1/3

60mm 0.25 001

40mm002

60mm Thin 003

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Page Splice program items

Fusion time is the duration of arc discharge. (Numerical input)

Pre-fusion time is the time in seconds the fiber ends wait after the arc discharge beginsbefore beginning the overlap (feed). (Numerical input)

Arc gap is the distance between the left and right fibers before fusion takes place.(Numerical input)

1/2

Overlap is the amount of overlap between the left and right fibers that occurs when the

right fiber is fed forward during the arc fusion. (Numerical input)

Expressed in a unit-less step value as [Standard +XX]. Arc power controls the amount ofheat the fibers are exposed to during the fusion arc. As the power is automatically setafter an arc test and compensated at every splices, normally an operator does not needto change it manually.Standard means compensated arc power of the splice program,

and added value can be manually set by operator. (Numerical input)

2/2

Arc center is the position of the arc center. Usually it is set automatically by the splicer.

(Numerical input)


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Page Heater program items

Heat Up Temp A

Heating element rise up to the set temperature in the first term of heating cycle.

(Numerical input)

Duration of the first term of heating cycle. (Numerical input)Heat Up Temp B

Heating element rise up to the set temperature in the middle term of heating cycle.

(Numerical input)

1/2

Duration of the middle term of heating cycle. (Numerical input)

2/2

The temperature of finishing heating cycle after cooling by the fan. (Numerical input)


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1/2Function settings

Select Function

1/5

Arc PauseON

Automatic

Function

Sleep

Auto Power Off

OFF

OFF

Display Monitor

Ready

Touch Menu ( ) to go tomenu screen.

MENU

Touch Function ( ) to go tofunction screen.

Touch the item once. The icon willchange its color. Then touch it againto go to setting screen.

For more details of the items offunction, please refer to the page 4-11.

Select Function

1/5

Arc PauseON

Automatic

Function

Sleep

Auto Power Off

OFF

OFF

Display Monitor

If the page icon ( ) displays thenumber except 1/1, that meansthere are other pages. Touch themove ( , ) to go next pageor touch the page icon to order thepage directly.

X/X

Menu

SpliceData

Maintenance SecurityFunction

USB Login

2011/01/01 0000

DATA

Select Item


Start

Ready

X/Y

DISP

Information


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If X or Y only is selected, X or Y

screen is displayed on the screen.

If X above Y is selected, X and Y

screens are vertically displayed onthe screen.

If X beside Y is selected, X and Y

screens are horizontally displayed

on the screen.

Screen indication

In the function setting item of following sign, the displaying method ofthe screen can be selected.

X or Y only

X above Y

X beside Y

Select Function

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Light for v-grooveON

Function

Date(dd/mm/yy hh:mm)2011/01/01 00:00

Fiber Insert ScreenX above Y

Pre Fusion ScreenX or Y only

Select Function

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Arc Screen

ON

Function

Post-Fusion Screen

Est. Loss Screen

Buzzer (Key)

X above Y

X or Y only

X beside Y


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Page Functions

This function stops the splicing process before arcing occurs. If you would like tocheck offset and fiber end faces, set this function to ON.

If the splicer is not interrupted for a certain span of time, to minimize powerconsumption on standby, the monitor and 12VDC will be turned off. (The Power LEDwill be lit in orange.) To return to normal operation, press any key, except the Powerkey.

If the splicer is in Sleep mode and is not interrupted for another certain span of time,the splicer is automatically powered off. You need to switch on the splicer again.

Front monitor type or Back monitor type can be selected.

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This function starts the splicing process when the fiber is inserted in the splicer and

the hood is closed.

The language being displayed can be selected. (Some languages cannot beselected.)

This function switches the temperature units.

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This function starts the heating process when the fiber is placed into the heat shrinkoven.

This function sets the V-groove illumination to ON or OFF.

This function sets the built-in clock of the splicer to local time.

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Single (X or Y) screen type or dual (X and Y) screen type can be selected in each stepof the splicing process. For further details, please refer to page 4-10.

Single (X or Y) screen type or dual (X and Y) screen type can be selected in each stepof the splicing process. For further details, please refer to page 4-10.

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Buzzer sound of touching icons or pressing keys can be selected. "Mute" can beselected too.

Buzzer sound of arc pause can be selected. "Mute" can be selected too.

Buzzer sound of detecting errors during splice. "Mute" can be selected too.

The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted by four stages.

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The volume of the speaker can be adjusted by four stages.

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