Fujikura FSM-100M User manual

13th
Instruction Manual
FSM-100 series
Specialty Arc Fusion Splicer
Read this instruction manual carefully
before operating the equipment.
Adhere to all safety instructions and warnings
contained in this manual.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
Contents in this manual may change without prior notice due to
improvements in product features and specifications.

FSM-100M/Pseries.
FSM-100M+/P+ series.

Warning and Caution
《 Removing the splicer from the carrying case, after transportation. 》
(1) Open the lid of the carrying case.
(2) Detach the Z-unit fixture from both sides of the splicer.
(3) Take the splicer out of the carrying case by holding the left and right handles.
Please grip the handles firmly so the splicer will not be dropped
when it is removed from the carrying case.
It may cause personal injury and equipment damage.
Z-Unit fixture
Handle

Warning and Caution
《 Placing the splicer in the carrying case, before transportation. 》
Caution:
Transport the splicer in the following order. Otherwise, it may cause equipment
damage. Moreover, the guarantee may not be applied in this case.
(1) Turn off the power to the splicer.
(2) Remove the electrodes.
(3) Insert the Cleaning Stick into the Dust Box and
clean the area.
Remove the dust adhering to the Cleaning
Stick.
(4) Replace the electrodes.
・Before placing the splicer in the carrying case, please turn off the power using
the ON/OFF button. Detach the power supply cord before placing splicer in
carrying case.
・If the power is turned off without using the ON/OFF button, the splicer may not
be ready for transportation. Please do not insert the Z-Unit fixture by force as
this may cause equipment damage.
・Insert the Cleaning Stick into the Dust Box and clean. Take out the dust and debris
which has stuck to the end of the stick
・Dust can spread to sensitive machine parts during transportation. As a result, the
splicer might not operate smoothly and repairs may be needed.
・Do not detach the belt & Z-Unit fixture.
Case of FSM-100M+/P+
・Tighten the Fixing Screws when the
indicator is aligned with 「10」on the
scale. Please confirm that the “Lock
function” has been activated.
・The splicer might break down during
transportation if the “Lock function”
has not been activated.
Indicator
Fixing Screw

Warning and Caution
(5) Place the splicer in the carrying case.
(6) Insert Z-Unit fixture and turn until tightened.
(7) Close the lid of the carrying case.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents..............................................................................................................2
Warning and Caution.......................................................................................................1
Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................................6
1. Splice Mode Selection....................................................................................................................6
2. Convenient Functions....................................................................................................................8
3. Fiber Data Learning....................................................................................................................10
4. Input Fiber Data..........................................................................................................................11
Description of Products................................................................................................. 12
1. Splicer Components.....................................................................................................................12
2. Optional Components .................................................................................................................13
3. Description and Function of Splicer..........................................................................................15
Basic Operation............................................................................................................. 17
1. Attaching Power Supply to Splicer............................................................................................17
2. Turning Splicer “ON” .................................................................................................................18
3. Cleaning Optical Fiber................................................................................................................21
4. Placing Protection Sleeve over Fiber.........................................................................................21
5. Setting the Fiber onto the Fiber Holder ....................................................................................21
6. Stripping and Cleaving Fiber.....................................................................................................22
7. Placing Fiber Holders onto Splicer............................................................................................29
8. Splicing Procedure.......................................................................................................................33
9. Display after the finished splice..................................................................................................36
10. Fiber Image................................................................................................................................40
Maintenance of Splicing Quality.................................................................................. 44
1. Cleaning and Checking before Splicing ....................................................................................44
2. Periodic Checking and Cleaning................................................................................................47
Function Introduction................................................................................................... 49
1. Fiber Type Compare....................................................................................................................49
2. Auto Arc Calibration...................................................................................................................51
3. IPA Data (FSM-100P/100P+ Only) ............................................................................................54
4. Arc Center Compensation...........................................................................................................56
5. Auto Time Comp..........................................................................................................................57
6. MFD Mismatch............................................................................................................................58
7. End-View observation system.....................................................................................................61
8. Selective Reset Function..............................................................................................................62
9. Jump Back to READY................................................................................................................62
10. ThetaAlignment by Rotating 1 Fiber Only (FSM-100P+ Only)...........................................63
11. Synchronized θL and θR Motor Drive (FSM-100P/100P+ Only) .........................................64
12. Splice Before Fiber Shaping .....................................................................................................65
13. Help Key.....................................................................................................................................66
Arc Calibration.............................................................................................................. 67
1. The necessity of arc calibration..................................................................................................67
2. Arc Calibration Mode .................................................................................................................69
3. Special Arc Calibration Mode....................................................................................................72

Table of Contents
Splice Mode.................................................................................................................... 76
1. Splice Mode Selection ................................................................................................................. 77
2. Splice Option ............................................................................................................................... 78
3. Editing Splice Mode.................................................................................................................... 79
4. ECF............................................................................................................................................. 106
5. Sweep Function ......................................................................................................................... 107
6. Manual Splicing Operations .................................................................................................... 108
7. Attenuation Splice Mode ...........................................................................................................114
8. Power Meter Feedback Alignment ...........................................................................................115
9. Special Function settings for tapering......................................................................................118
10. Manual fiber alignment using End-view observation system (FSM-100P+ only)............. 123
Heater Mode ................................................................................................................ 128
1. Heater Type................................................................................................................................ 128
2. Heater Menu (Sleeve Heater)................................................................................................... 129
3. Heater Menu (Fiber Straightener)........................................................................................... 131
4. Heater Mode Setting ................................................................................................................. 132
Splice Result Memory..................................................................................................135
1. Save Splice Results in Memory................................................................................................ 135
2. Comments of Splice Results ..................................................................................................... 140
Setting Menu................................................................................................................ 141
1. Splice Settings............................................................................................................................ 141
2. Maintenance Settings................................................................................................................ 145
3. Machine Settings ....................................................................................................................... 146
4. Menu Lock Settings .................................................................................................................. 151
Fiber Data Learning....................................................................................................153
1. Fiber Type Compare ................................................................................................................. 153
2. Auto Arc Calibration................................................................................................................. 153
3. IPA Data (FSM-100P/P+ Only)................................................................................................ 153
Maintenance Menu ..................................................................................................... 154
1. Arc Calibration.......................................................................................................................... 155
2. Special Arc Calibration............................................................................................................. 156
3. Stabilize Electrodes ................................................................................................................... 157
4. Replace Electrodes .................................................................................................................... 158
5. V-Groove Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 159
6. Cleaning Electrode (FSM-100M+/P+ Only)........................................................................... 160
7. Diagnostic Test........................................................................................................................... 162
8. Dust Check................................................................................................................................. 163
9. Motor Calibration..................................................................................................................... 164
10. Motor Drive ............................................................................................................................. 165
11. Initialize.................................................................................................................................... 166
12. Maintenance Info. ................................................................................................................... 167
Personal Computer Communication Function..........................................................168
Error Message List ......................................................................................................169

Table of Contents
Questions and Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 178
1. Power Supply .............................................................................................................................178
2. Splicing Operation.....................................................................................................................178
3. Arc Calibration..........................................................................................................................181
4. Tube-heating Operation............................................................................................................182
5. Supervising.................................................................................................................................182
6. Other Functions.........................................................................................................................183
Guarantee and Contact Address................................................................................. 184
1. Guarantee...................................................................................................................................184
2. Contact Address.........................................................................................................................185

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Warning and Caution
The FSM-100 Series has been designed for splicing Silica-based optical fibers. Do not
attempt to use this machine for other applications.
Fujikura Ltd. gives careful consideration and regard to personal injury. Misuse of the
machine may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
The following alert symbols are used in
this instruction manual and machine to
indicate warnings and caution for safe
use. Understand the meanings of these
symbols.
WARNING
There is a possibility of death or serious
injury resulting from improper use by
ignoring this indication.
CAUTION
There is a possibility of personal injury
or physical loss resulting fromimproper
use by ignoring this indication.
Symbol means “Pay attention”
Pay attention to hot surface!
Symbol means “Must not do”
You must not disassemble!
Symbol means “Must do”
You must disconnect a plug!
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Follow all safety instructions
Stop using if unit malfunctions
Instruction Manual
Read and understand all safety
instructions.
Ask our service centers for repair as
soon as possible.
Read this instruction manual carefully
before operating this machine.
Store this instruction manual in a safe
place.
Images / letters in the screen
shown in this manual may differ
from the actual image on the
monitor on the splicer.

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Warning and Caution
WARNINGS
Disconnect the AC power cord from the DC inlet or the wall socket (outlet)
immediately if user observes the following or if the splicer receives the following
faults:
Fumes, bad smell, noise, or over-heating occurs.
Liquid or foreign matter falls into cabinet.
Splicer is damaged or dropped.
If this occurs, ask our service center for repair. Leaving the splicer in a damaged
state may cause equipment failure, electric shock or fire and may result in personal
injury, death or fire.
Use only a proper power source.
AC generators commonly produce abnormally high AC output voltage or
irregular frequencies. Measure the output AC voltage with a circuit tester
before connecting the AC power cord. Such abnormally high voltage or
frequency from a generator may cause fuming, electric shock or equipment
damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire. Make sure the
generator is regularly checked and serviced. When using an AC generator with
AC output voltage of AC220～240V especially, Fujikura Ltd. recommends the
following measures to correct the condition.
(1)Connect a step-down transformer between the generator and theAC adapter
in order to lower theAC voltage fromAC220～240V to AC100～120V.
(2)Or, use an AC generator with AC output voltage of AC100V.
Do not disassemble or modify the splicer. In particular, do not remove or bypass
any electrical or mechanical device (e.g. a fuse or safety switch) incorporated into
the design and manufacturing of this equipment. Modification could cause damage
that may result in personal injury, death, electric shock or fire.
Use the supplied AC power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the AC power
cord. Use of an improper cord or a damaged cord may cause fuming, electric shock
or equipment damage and may result in personal injury, death or fire.
The splicer uses a three-prong (core)AC cord that contains an earthed ground
safety mechanism. The splicer MUST be Grounded. Use only the supplied
three-prong (core) AC power cord. NEVER use a two-prong (core) power cord,
extension cable or plug.
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