Furukawa electric S179A User manual

FTS-B524-03
S179A FUSION SPLICER
USER MANUAL
Issue 3

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Contents
1. Safety Information and Instructions ____________________ 4
1.1 Safety Information __________________________________ 4
1.2 Safety Messages ____________________________________ 4
1.3 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ____________________________ 5
1.4 Power Requirements ________________________________ 10
1.5 Toxic Hazards _____________________________________ 10
1.5.1 Incineration __________________________________________ 10
1.5.2 Acidic or caustic compounds _____________________________ 11
1.5.3 Physical damage ______________________________________ 11
2. Getting Started ___________________________________ 12
2.1 Unpacking and Initial Inspection _______________________ 12
3. Operating Specifications and Components ______________ 13
3.1 Specifications ______________________________________ 13
3.2 Components _______________________________________ 14
3.2.1 Standard Components __________________________________ 14
3.2.2 Optional Components ___________________________________ 14
3.3 Optional Accessories ________________________________ 15
3.4 Recommended Consumables __________________________ 15
4. External Description _______________________________ 16
4.1 Main Body ________________________________________ 16
4.2 Operation Keys and Status LED ________________________ 17
4.2.1 Operation Keys _______________________________________ 17
4.2.2 LED Indicators ________________________________________ 18
4.2.3 Buzzer ______________________________________________ 18
4.3 Heater ___________________________________________ 19
4.4 Screens __________________________________________ 20
4.4.1 Ready Screen _________________________________________ 20
4.4.2 Screen during Splice ___________________________________ 20
4.4.3 Status Icons __________________________________________ 21
5. Basic Operation ___________________________________ 22
5.1 Preparations for Power Supply ________________________ 22
5.1.1 Connecting the power cable to the AC the adapter ____________ 22
5.1.2 Charging the Battery ___________________________________ 22
5.1.3 Turn Splicer ON and OFF ________________________________ 23
5.2 Load programs _____________________________________ 24
5.2.1 Fusion Program _______________________________________ 24
5.2.2 Heater Program _______________________________________ 25
5.2.3 Selecting the Operating Language _________________________ 26

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6. Fusion Splicing ___________________________________ 27
6.1 Arc Check _________________________________________ 27
6.2 Preparing the Fiber _________________________________ 30
6.2.1 Loading the Fiber ______________________________________ 31
6.3 Fusion Splicing _____________________________________ 33
6.3.1 Splicing Defects _______________________________________ 36
6.3.2 Removing the Spliced Fiber ______________________________ 37
6.3.3 Reinforcing the Fusion Splice _____________________________ 37
6.3.4 Splice On Connector ____________________________________ 40
7. Programming Guide ________________________________ 42
7.1 Menu ____________________________________________ 42
7.2 Programming Function ______________________________ 45
7.3 Program Edit ______________________________________ 46
7.3.1 Edit ________________________________________________ 47
7.3.2 Advanced Setting ______________________________________ 47
7.3.3 Copy & Paste _________________________________________ 48
7.3.4 Delete ______________________________________________ 49
7.3.5 Default ______________________________________________ 49
7.3.6 Import ______________________________________________ 50
7.3.7 Export ______________________________________________ 50
7.3.8 Compare ____________________________________________ 51
7.3.9 Parameter Table _______________________________________ 51
7.4 Tool Menu ________________________________________ 56
7.4.1 Self Check ___________________________________________ 56
7.4.2 Fiber Measurement ____________________________________ 57
7.4.3 Manual Splice _________________________________________ 58
7.4.4 Screen Capture _______________________________________ 59
7.4.5 Shrink Sleeve Adjustment _______________________________ 60
7.5 Data Management Menu _____________________________ 61
7.5.1 Splice History _________________________________________ 61
7.5.2 Arc Check History ______________________________________ 63
7.5.3 Captured Image _______________________________________ 64
7.5.4 Failure Data History ____________________________________ 65
7.6 Information Menu __________________________________ 66
7.6.1 Machine Information ___________________________________ 66
7.6.2 Environment Information _______________________________ 66
7.6.3 Counter Information ___________________________________ 67
7.7 Maintenance Menu __________________________________ 68
7.7.1 Quick Guide __________________________________________ 68
7.7.2 Update ______________________________________________ 69
7.7.3 Contact Address _______________________________________ 69
7.7.4 Initialize _____________________________________________ 70

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7.8 Settings Menu _____________________________________ 71
7.8.1 Parameters __________________________________________ 72
7.8.2 Easy Setup ___________________________________________ 74
7.8.3 Common Arc Power ____________________________________ 75
7.8.4 Stepping Action _______________________________________ 75
7.8.5 Display ______________________________________________ 75
7.8.6 Sound ______________________________________________ 77
7.8.7 Language ____________________________________________ 77
7.8.8 Data Output __________________________________________ 78
7.8.9 Auto Start ___________________________________________ 78
7.8.10 Tension Test __________________________________________ 79
7.8.11 Auto Compensation ____________________________________ 79
7.8.12 Security _____________________________________________ 80
7.8.13 Date and Time ________________________________________ 80
7.8.14 Work Light ___________________________________________ 81
7.8.15 Sensor ______________________________________________ 81
7.8.16 Group Name __________________________________________ 81
7.8.17 Arc Alarm ____________________________________________ 82
7.8.18 Wi-Fi Setup __________________________________________ 82
7.8.19 Eco Charge ___________________________________________ 83
7.8.20 Ignore Error __________________________________________ 83
8. Error Messages and Maintenance _____________________ 84
8.1 Error Messages ____________________________________ 84
8.2 Maintenance ______________________________________ 87
8.2.1 Arc Check ____________________________________________ 87
8.2.2 Electrode Maintenance __________________________________ 87
8.2.3 Cleaning the objective lens ______________________________ 91
8.2.4 Cleaning the V-grooves _________________________________ 91
8.2.5 Cleaning the Fiber Clamps _______________________________ 91
8.2.6 Cleaning the Tight-holder and Fiber Holder __________________ 92
8.3 Removing the Battery _______________________________ 93
8.3.1 Installing the Battery ___________________________________ 93
8.4 Backup Battery ____________________________________ 94
8.5 Storing and Shipping ________________________________ 94
8.6 Claims and Repackaging _____________________________ 94
8.7 Return Shipments to Furukawa Electric Co., LTD. __________ 95
9. Optional Components ______________________________ 96
9.1 Battery Charger :S980A ______________________________ 96
9.2 Spare Battery: S947A _______________________________ 96
9.3 Cleaning Brush: VGC-01______________________________ 96
10. Recycling and Disposal _____________________________ 97

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1. Safety Information and Instructions
This manual contains the complete operating and maintenance
instructions for the S179A Fusion Splicer. Please review this manual
carefully before operation.
1.1 Safety Information
The following safety instructions must be observed during the operation,
service or repair of the S179A fusion splicer. Failure to comply with any of
the instructions or warning contained in the User’s Manual is a direct
violation of the design, manufacture and intended standard use of the
instrument. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these safety requirements.
1.2 Safety Messages
The following messages may appear in the User’s Manual. Please observe
all safety instructions that are associated with the message.
Refer to the User’s Manual for instructions on handling
and operating the instrument safely.
WARNING
The procedure can result in serious injury or loss of life if
not carried out in proper compliance with all safety
instructions. Ensure that all conditions necessary for safe
handling and operation are met before proceeding.
CAUTION
The procedure can result in serious damage to or
destruction of the instrument if not carried out in
compliance with all instructions for proper use. Ensure
that all conditions necessary for safe handling and
operation are met before proceeding.