Furukawa electric S178 User manual

FTS-B347
S178 FUSION SPLICER
User’s Manual
•Please read entire manual prior to usage.
•This manual must be kept with the S178 Fusion Splicer.
Issue 13

Contents
1. Safety Information and Instructions............................................................................................................ 1-7
1.1. Safety Information ................................................................................................... 1-7
1.2. Safety Messages..................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS .................................................................................. 1-3
1.4. Power Requirements............................................................................................. 1-11
1.5. Toxic Hazards........................................................................................................ 1-13
1.5.1. Incineration ........................................................................................................ 1-13
1.5.2. Acidic or caustic compounds ............................................................................. 1-13
1.5.3. Physical damage ............................................................................................... 1-13
2. General Information ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Operating Specifications and Components ................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. Components............................................................................................................ 3-4
3.2.1. Fiber Holder Type and Cleave Length ................................................................. 3-4
3.2.2. Standard Components ......................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.3. Optional Components.......................................................................................... 3-6
3.3. Optional Accessories............................................................................................... 3-8
3.4. Recommended Consumable................................................................................... 3-8
4. External Description ................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1. Main Body ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2. Operating Keys and Status LED.............................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1. Operating Keys.................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2. LED Indicators ..................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.3. Buzzer ................................................................................................................. 4-5
4.3. Screens................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.1. Ready Screen...................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2. Screen during Splice............................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.3. Status Icons ......................................................................................................... 4-8
4.3.4. Menu Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-10
5. Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection.............................................................................. 5-1
5.2. Setup....................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1. Installing Battery .................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.2. Charging the Battery............................................................................................ 5-6
5.3. Installing programs................................................................................................ 5-10
5.3.1. Fusion Program ................................................................................................. 5-10
5.3.2. Selecting the Operating Language .................................................................... 5-16
5.4. Arc check .............................................................................................................. 5-17
6. Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1. Ready Screen ......................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2. Fusion Splicing ........................................................................................................ 6-2

6.2.1. Preparing the Fiber .............................................................................................. 6-2
6.2.2. Loading the Fiber................................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.3. Fusion Splicing .................................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.4. Splicing Defects ................................................................................................... 6-8
6.2.5. Removing the Spliced Fiber............................................................................... 6-10
6.2.6. Reinforcing the Fusion Splice ............................................................................ 6-11
6.2.7. Performing an Attenuation Splice....................................................................... 6-15
7. Maintenance and Handling Instructions ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1. Error Messages....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2. Maintenance............................................................................................................ 7-7
7.2.1. Arc Check ............................................................................................................ 7-7
7.2.2. Electrode Maintenance........................................................................................ 7-7
7.2.3. Cleaning the objective lens................................................................................ 7-10
7.2.4. Cleaning the V-grooves ..................................................................................... 7-10
7.2.5. Cleaning the Fiber Clamps ................................................................................ 7-11
7.2.6. Cleaning the Tight-holder and Fiber-holder ....................................................... 7-11
7.3. Backup battery ...................................................................................................... 7-12
7.4. Storing and Shipping ............................................................................................. 7-12
7.5. Claims and Repackaging ...................................................................................... 7-13
7.6. Return Shipments to Furukawa Electric Co............................................................ 7-13
8. Programming Guide ................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1. Programming Functions and Menu ......................................................................... 8-1

8.2. Program Edit ........................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.1. Modify.................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.2.2. Default................................................................................................................. 8-9
8.2.3. Copy .................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.2.4. Delete ................................................................................................................ 8-10
8.2.5. Edit Comment.................................................................................................... 8-11
8.2.6. Parameter Table ................................................................................................ 8-13
8.3. History................................................................................................................... 8-21
8.3.1. Splice Data ........................................................................................................ 8-21
8.3.2. Arc Check History.............................................................................................. 8-26
8.3.3. Image Capture................................................................................................... 8-28
8.4. Tool ....................................................................................................................... 8-31
8.4.1. Machine Check.................................................................................................. 8-32
8.4.2. Fiber Measuring................................................................................................. 8-33
8.4.3. Environment ...................................................................................................... 8-36
8.4.4. Manual Splicing ................................................................................................. 8-36
8.4.5. Image Capture................................................................................................... 8-39
8.5. Setting................................................................................................................... 8-40
8.5.1. Parameter.......................................................................................................... 8-43
8.5.2. Counter.............................................................................................................. 8-45
8.5.3. Data................................................................................................................... 8-46
8.5.4. Clock.................................................................................................................. 8-48

8.5.5. About Machine................................................................................................... 8-48
8.6. Shortcut................................................................................................................. 8-49
8.7. Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 8-50
9. Option ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.1. Cooling Tray󳊛CTX-01.............................................................................................. 9-1
9.2. Working Belt󳊛WBT-01 ............................................................................................. 9-2
9.3. Cleaning Brush󳊛VGC-01......................................................................................... 9-3
9.4. Hard carrying case󳊛HCC-01 ................................................................................... 9-4
10. Recycling and Disposal........................................................................................................................ 10-1

1. Safety Information and Instructions
This manual contains complete operating and maintenance instructions for THE S178 FUSION
SPLICER. Please review this manual carefully before operating.
1.1. Safety Information
The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the S178 fusion splicer is operated,
serviced or repaired. Failure to comply with any of these instructions or with any precaution or
warning contained in the User’s Manual is in direct violation of the standards of design,
manufacture and intended 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.

Safety Information and Instructions
1-2
!
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.
Please contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative with any questions
relating to any subjects described within this manual.
In no case will Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. be liable to the buyer, or to any third parties, for any
consequential or indirect damage which is caused by product failure, malfunction, or any other
problem.