Belden FX Fusion Splicer User manual

Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer
Read this user manual carefully before running FX Fusion Splicer
FX Fusion Splicer
PX106545-EN, Rev.A
USER MANUAL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Device Type
Notification
A Class Device
(Broadcasting and
communication
device,
commercial use)
Users need to understand that this device(A Class) has
obtained EMI(Electromagnetic compatibility) and been
designed to be used in places other than home.

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Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS 7
2.1 Product Specifications 7
2.2 Product package 8
PRODUCT OUTLINE 9
3.1 Function buttons 9
3.2 Component name 10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 11
4.1 Power supply 12
4.2 How to turn the power on/off 14
4.3 FX Fusion Splicer Sleeve Heater 15
4.4 Splice procedure 16
4.5 Removing the spliced fiber 17
4.6 Heating protection sleeve 17
MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY 18
5.1 Cleaning and inspection before splice 18
5.2 Regular inspection and cleaning 19
MENU 21
6.1 SPLICE 28
6.2 HEATER 33
6.3 HISTORY (Splice result) 37
6.4 OPTION 39
6.5 CALIBRATION 43
6.6 Electrodes 48
6.7 Setting 51
6.8 Information 54

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ERROR MESSAGES 57
7.1 Too dirty fiber 57
7.2 Replace fiber 57
7.3 Too long fiber 58
7.4 Fiber over angle 58
7.5 Loss limit over 59
7.6 Fiber thin error 59
7.7 Fiber thick error 59
7.8 Bubble error 59
7.9 Cleaved surface error 59
SPLICING PROBLEM SOLVING 60
8.1 When loss is high 60
8.2 Abnormal splicing operation 60
PROBLEM OCCURRENCES AND QUESTIONS 61
9.1 Power 61
9.2 Splice 62
9.3 Sleeve heater 63
9.4 Others 63
WARRANTY AND REPAIR 64
10.1Information necessary for repair 64
10.2Transportation 64
10.3Repair 64

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Safety Instructions
The FX Fusion Splicer is designed for convenient use on indoor and outdoor work sites.
Please read all instructions to prevent accidents and malfunctions. This user guide
provides the information necessary for safe operation.
Belden does not take any responsibility for equipment damage and personal or physical
loss incurred due to improper use or alteration.
If any of the following situations occur during use, turn off the power
immediately and contact your local Belden office or representative:
 Smoke, abnormal smell, noise or abnormal overheating
 A foreign substance or liquid falls into the equipment
 The splicer is visibly damaged
Use only the power cord and connecting devices provided with or intended
for the FX Fusion Splicer. Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock or
injury.
Do not touch the electrodes when the power is on. High voltage and high
temperatures generated from the electrodes may result in serious shock or
burn.
Connect the provided AC power cord only as directed. Ensure that there is no
foreign substance on the terminal before connecting it to the AC power socket.
Improper use may result in smoke, electrical shock, fire, equipment damage,
serious injury or even death.
Keep this user guide with the product at all times.
Warnings

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Warnings
Use proper power voltage.
AC power for the charger is AC100-240V, 50~60 Hz.
Test the AC power before use. When the output voltage of AC power is high,
or abnormal frequency is generated, the product is damaged; serious injury or
even death may result.
AC output voltage should be measured using a circuit tester before
connecting the AC power cable; regular inspection should also be conducted.
Do not pull the AC power cord with excessive force, apply heat or
transform it. When a damaged power cord is used, it may cause fire or
injury.
Use a three-plug AC power cord. Never use a two-plug power cord, cable or
plug.
Do not touch the AC plug, AC power cord or splicer with wet hands. It
may cause electrical shock.
Do not disassemble the AC charger, battery or FX Fusion Splicer.
Deformation may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
Refer to the following when using the battery:
 Failure to use batteries and chargers provided by Belden may result in
smoke, equipment damage, burn, injury or even death.
 Do not incinerate any conductive materials.
 Do not charge the battery near flame.
 Do not give an excessive shock to the battery.
 When the battery does not completely charge in two hours, or when the
green LED is not turned on, stop charging immediately and contact Belden.
 Do not put anything on the AC charger while charging.
Use only the AC charger provided. Do not use another AC power cord or
battery. Excessive current may result in equipment damage or injury.
Do not use the FX Fusion Splicer where there is harmful gas or flammable
liquid. Explosion or fire may result.

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Warnings
Do not use compressed air or compressed gas when cleaning the FX Fusion
Splicer.
To inspect, carry case belt before transportation. If fallen the carry case due
to damage on the belt, it may incur equipment damage or injury.
Always follow safety best practices, including the use of safety goggles and
protective clothing when working with fiber optic products, including FX
Fusion Splicers.
Do not use the FX Fusion Splicer around high temperatures or flame. Injury or
equipment damage may occur.
: Caution: high temperatures
:
Do not spray Freon gas
: Caution: high voltage

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Cautions
Be aware of and avoid hot surfaces associated with thermal strippers and
sleeve heaters. Allow sleeves to cool before handling.
Use the splicer only on a stable surface to avoid falls that may cause damage
or injury.
The FX Fusion Splicer should be accurately adjusted and treated in alignment.
Do not give it a strong shock.
Use the carrying case provided for transporting and storing the FX Fusion
Splicer to reduce humidity, vibration and shock.
When replacing the electrodes:
 Always use Belden-approved replacements
 Ensure correct positioning
 Always replace in pairs
Failure to follow all warnings and cautions to ensure proper function of
the FX Fusion Splicer may result in equipment damage or a faulty splice.
Use only ethyl alcohol (96% or higher) or other approved cleaning solutions
to clean the lens, V-groove, LCD monitor and main body.
Use the splicer only within the stated operating environmental ranges. Store
in a controlled environment to avoid long-term exposure to damaging
temperatures and humidity levels.
The FX Fusion Splicer should receive regular service by a Belden-authorized
service technician to ensure long-term functionality and safety.

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Product Specifications andComponents
2.1 Product Specifications
Item
Description
Fiber alignment
IPAAS, active V-groove alignment
Applicable fiber types
0.25 mm, 0.9 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm indoor cable
Fiber count
Single fiber
Applicable fiber dimensions
Cladding diameter: 125 ㎛, coating diameter: 150 ㎛to 3
mm
Fiber setting and cleaved
length
5 mm to 16 mm
Splicing modes
Splice mode: 300, heat mode: 100
Typical splice loss
SM: 0.02 dB, MM: 0.01 dB, DS: 0.04 dB, NZDS: 0.04 dB
Return loss
> 60 dB
Splicing time
Typically 7 seconds with SM
Splice loss estimate
Available
Sleeve heating time
Typically 13 sec with IS-60 mode, IS-60 sleeve
Applicable protection sleeve
60 mm, 40 mm and micro sleeves
Storage of splice result
Up to 5,000 data sets and 5,000 images
Tension test
1.96N to 2.25N
Operating condition
Altitude: 0~5,000 m above sea level, temperature: -
10℃ to 50℃, humidity: 0 to 95%, wind: 15 m/s, non-
condensing, dust proof, waterproof, shock proof
Storage condition
Temperature: -40℃ to 80℃, humidity: 0 to 95%
Dimension
124(W) x 189(L) x 75(H) mm (without rubber protector)
Weight
1.1 kg (including battery)
Viewing method and display
2 Axis Two CMOS cameras with 4.3-inch color LCD
monitors
Fiber view and magnification
X/Y : 130X , max :260X
Power supply
Lithium-ion battery(DC 14.8V, 3400 mAh), 100 to
240V AC charger
No. of splice cycles with
battery
Typically 200 cycles
Electrode life
3,000 splices

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2.2 Product package
2.2.1 Standard package - FX Fusion Splicer Kit FXFSTOSPL includes:
Parts Description
Quantity
Fusion Splicer
1
Lithium-ion battery (installed)
1
Shoulder strap
1
Cooling tray
1
AC adapter charger
1
Cleaning brush
1
Electrodes (1 pair installed)
2 pairs
Test report
1
Allen key
1
Screwdriver
1
Fiber holders (left and right) (installed)
1 pair
Tackle box
1
CD-ROM with user manual (English, French and
Spanish)
1
USB cable
1
Carrying case
1
Carrying-case keys
2
2.2.2 Optional package
Belden Product Number
Product Description
FXFSTOSAC
AC adapter/charger
FXFSTOSSS
Case shoulder strap
FXFSTOSCB
Cleaning brush
FXFSTOSFC
Fiber holder/clamp
FXFSTOSSE
Spare electrode
FXFSTOSCT
Cooling tray
FXFSTOSCC
Carrying case
FXFSTOSKY
Keys for lock
FXFSTOSSD
Screwdriver
FXFSTOSTB
Tackle box
FXFSTOSCD
User manual CD-
ROM
FXFSTOSBT
Splicer battery

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Product Outline
3.1 Function buttons
Button
Description
Press and hold about 1 second to turn the power on/off.
Move the cursor to the left.
Move fiber to manual mode and adjust the camera’s
focus. Stripping popup menu should load.
Move the cursor to the right.
Move fiber to manual mode and adjust the camera’s
focus. VFL should load (shortcut).
Move the cursor upward.
Move each motor to manual
mode. Splice popup menu should
load.
Move the cursor downward.
Move each motor to manual
mode. Heater popup menu should
load.
Initialize the splice function. Return to the menu screen.
Complete a selection.
Follow the next step on the menu screen.
Splice execution.
Return to the initial screen and initialize splice function.
Turn on the heater.
When it is on, the lamp on the left is in the red.
Press once more when it is on, and the heater is turned off.

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3.2 Component name
Sleeve heater
Wind cover Monitor
Battery

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Heater Heater cover
Instructions for Use
DC in/charge-
in
USB

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The following is the FX Fusion Splicer’s initial screen. For accurate splice results, splice
mode and heater mode should be selected. Basic information about the FX Fusion Splicer
is displayed on the initial screen. Check that the proper mode is selected before splicing.
Battery status indicator
Current splice mode
Current heater mode
4.1 Power supply
The battery pack is built into the battery chamber. Loosen the bottom-cover bolts and
exchange the battery. Please be cautious when you detach the battery from the chamber.
4.1.1 Built-in battery
4.1.2 Battery charging
Before connecting the AC/DC charter’s DC cable to the DC jack of the battery to charge
the

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battery, make sure you check the voltage and frequency.
When the battery is fully charged, the LED will turn green and power is disconnected,
activating protection circuit to avoid overcharge. The power is turned back on as the
battery needs to be charged; charging resumes when the charger’s DC cable is connected
to the battery’s DC jack.

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4.2 How to turn the power on/off
To power on the FX Fusion Splicer, press and hold about 1 second with the wind
cover closed. After the functions, including motors, initialize, the screen displays the
following. Splice and heater mode should be selected. The current splice and heater mode
are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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4.3 FX Fusion Splicer Sleeve Heater
The sleeve heater of the FX Fusion Splicer reinforces the spliced point of the single
fiber. The quality of fusion splicing on the fiber should be good.
The fiber and inserted sleeve tube should be properly aligned and installed on the
heater. Close the heater cover while the heater is on.
Cable diameter
Φ250 ㎛ , Φ 900 ㎛ , Φ 2.0 ㎜ ~ Φ 3.0 ㎜
Sleeve length
standard 32 mm
Heating time
10~35 seconds
Temperature range
130°C ~ 200 °C
i. Choose heater mode after confirmation of sleeve-tube length when placing
a sleeve tube on a heater.
ii. Place the spliced point in the middle of the sleeve tube first. Then check the
heating part on the heater and place the sleeve tube in the right position.
Selecting the improper heater mode may not shrink the sleeve tube
properly.
[Optical Fiber]
iii. After settling the fiber, turn on the heater by pressing
. (Heating time will vary based on settings.)
iv. After cooling, open the heater cover and remove fiber.
The appropriate sleeve position helps reduce heating operation time.

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4.4 Splice procedure
The status and cleaved quality of the fiber can be monitored by using a FX Fusion Splicer
image processing system. For better splice results, however, visual inspection is also
required.
In auto mode, the splicing procedure begins automatically as the wind cover is closed.
i. Fibers installed on the splicer advance toward each other and stop. The fibers
align once arc cleaning is done. After that, the splicer checks the cleaved angle
of each fiber, the shape of the end-face contaminations and so on. When the
measured cleaved angle is bigger than the preset value, or damage is detected
on the fiber, an error message is displayed on the screen. The splice procedure
stops as well. Even if there is no error message displayed, visual inspection of
the monitor screen is always recommended.
ii. Fibers are aligned, cladding to cladding, after inspection. Deviation on clad
axis can be displayed on the screen.
iii. After alignment completes, arcing is conducted to splice fibers.
iv. After splicing is completed, the estimated value of the loss is displayed on the
screen. The estimated value of splice loss is subject to various factors related
to the error. These factors related to an error affect the estimation and
calculation of estimated loss value as well. Calculation of estimated loss is
based on factors such as MFD. When estimated loss value exceeds the preset
value, an error message is displayed on the screen. The error message is also
displayed when the spliced fibers are too thick or thin, or when bubbles are
generated on the spliced point. If the splice result shown on the screen is not
considered good enough, it is recommended that splicing be conducted again.
v. The splice result is saved as follows.
When splice is completed, the splice result is automatically saved.

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4.5 Removing the spliced fiber
i. Open the cover of the sleeve heater.
ii. Open the wind cover.
iii. Hold the fiber on the left and open the clamp on the left.
iv. Open the fiber clamp on the right.
v. Hold both sides of the spliced fiber and separate the fiber from the FX
Fusion Splicer with care.
4.6 Heating protection sleeve
i. Move the spliced point to the center of the protecting sleeve. Place the
protected pin face down in the sleeve.
ii. Place the protecting sleeve at the center of the sleeve heater.
iii. Hold and put down both fibers as shown in the figure; the heater cover
will automatically close.
iv.
Heating starts by pressing .
v. LED turns off when heating is completed.
vi. Open the heater cover and take out the fiber. Do not touch the protecting sleeve
or heater at any point during or right after heating.
vii. Conduct a final inspection to check for bubbles, fragments or dust on the sleeve.

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Maintenance of SpliceQuality
5.1 Cleaning and inspection before splice
5.1.1 V-groove cleaning
When the inside of the V-groove is contaminated, splice quality may deteriorate. It is
important to regularly inspect and frequently clean the V-groove as follows.
i. Open the wind cover.
ii. Clean the V-groove using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol and any
proper cleaning agents. Remove the remaining alcohol from the V-groove
using aclean, dry, lint-free cotton swab.
iii. When a foreign substance cannot removed with a cotton swab, clean it with
the tip of a cleaved fiber and repeat the steps above.
5.1.2 Pusher block cleaning
Pusher block contamination causes poor splice quality due to irregular pressure applied
to the fibers. It is important to frequently inspect and regularly clean it.