Ilsintech SWIFT KF2A User manual

Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer
Read this user manual carefully before running KF2A
SWIFT KF2A
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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.
Telephone [phone]~8
Homepage www.ilsintech.com
E-mail [e-mail]
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
I. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 4
II. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENT 8
2.1 Product specifications 8
2.2 Product package 9
III. PRODUCT OUTLINE 11
3.1 Function buttons 11
3.2 Component name 12
IV. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14
4.1 Power supply 15
4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF 17
4.3 Fiber cleaning 18
4.4 Inserting fiber to protecting sleeve 18
4.5 Fiber stripping 19
4.6 Fiber cleaning 22
4.7 Fiber cleaving 23
4.8 Sleeve-Heater 28
4.9 Splice procedure 30
4.10 Removing the spliced fiber 31
4.11 Heating protection sleeve 31
4.12 Use of Work Belt 32
V. MAINTENANCE OF SPLICE QUALITY 33
5.1 Cleaning and Inspection before splice 33
5.2 Regular inspection and cleaning 36
VI. MENU 38
6.1 Splice Mode 38
6.2 Heater Mode 48

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6.3 Stripper Mode 52
6.4 Optional Splice Function 54
6.5 Splice Result Saving 57
VII. SUB MENU 60
7.1 Language 60
7.2 Power Saving Function 61
7.3 Menu Lock 62
7.4 Other Option 65
VIII. AUXILIARY MENU 67
8.1 Calibration of Arc-discharge 67
8.2 Electrode 69
IX. MENU MANAGEMENT 75
9.1 Pop-up Menu Setting 75
9.2 Setting Automatic Heater 76
9.3 Setting or Cancelling Error 76
X. ERROR MESSAGE 77
10.1 FIBER DIRTY 77
10.2 ALIGNMENT ERROR 77
10.3 FIBER TOO LONG 78
10.4 FIBER OVER ANGLE 78
10.5 LOSS LIMIT OVER 78
10.6 FIBER THIN 79
10.7 FIBER THICK 79
10.8 Bubbles 79
XI. SPLICING PROBLEM SOLVING 80
11.1 When loss is high 80
11.2 Abnormal splicing operation 81
XII. OTHER MENU 82
12.1 Self-Diagnosis Test 82
12.2 Dust Test 83

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12.3 Motor Operation 84
12.4 LED Test 84
12.5 Maintenance Information 85
XIII. PROBLEM OCCURRENCE AND QUESTION 86
13.1 Power Supply 86
13.2 Splice 87
13.3 Tube Heater Operation 88
13.4 Management 89
13.5 Other Settings 90
XIV. PC PROGRAM INSTALLATION 91
14.1 Installation Procedure 91
XV. WARRANTY AND REPAIR 97
15.1 Warranty Period and Limit of Responsibility 97
15.2 Before sending the equipment 97
15.3 For more effective maintenance and repair of the equipment, 98
15.4 Transport of the equipment 98
15.5 Repair 98

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Safety instruction
Swift KF2A is designed to be used conveniently on both indoor and outdoor work sites. Its
use is easy and simple but make sure to read this instructions prior to prevent accidents
and malfunctions before using Swift KF2A. This user guide provides information necessary
for safe operation.
Ilsintech does not take any responsibility for the equipment’s damage and personal or
physical loss incurred due to improper use or alteration.
When any of the following occurs during the use, turn off the power immediately
and contact to Ilsintech.
Smoke, disgusting smell, noise or abnormal overheating.
When a foreign substance or liquid falls into the equipment
When the splicer falls down or it is damaged
Regarding AC power cord, use the one provided with Swift KF2A. If a power cord
other than provided is used, it may incur fire, electrical shock or injury.
Do not touch the Electrodes when power is on. High voltage and high
temperature generated from Electrodes may incur serious shock or burn.
Connect the provided AC power cord to a battery. Check if there is any foreign
substance on the terminal before connecting it to the AC power socket.
Incomplete splice may incur smoke, electric shock, fire, damage of equipment,
serious injury and even death.
Keep this users guide with the product at all times.
Warnings

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Use proper power voltage.
AC power for the adapter is AC100-240V, 50~60Hz.
Test the AC power before use. When output voltage of AC power is high or
abnormal frequency is generated, the product is damaged and serious injury or
even death may be incurred to the user.
AC output voltage should be measured using circuit tester before connecting
AC power cable and regular inspection should also be conducted.
Do not pull AC power cord with excessive force, apply heat or transform it.
When a damaged power cord is used, it may incur fire or injury.
Use 3-plug AC power cord and do not ever use 2-plug power cord, cable or
plug.
Do not touch AC plug, AC power cord or splicer with wet hands. It may incur
electric shock.
Do not disassemble AC adapter, battery or Swift KF2A. Deformation may incur
fire, electrical shock or injury.
Refer to the following when using the battery.
When an improper battery which is not provided by Ilsintech is used, it may
incur smoke, damage of equipment, burn, injury or even death.
Do not dispose the battery into fire.
Do not charge the battery near flame.
Do not give an excessive shock to the battery.
When the battery does not completely charge in 2 hours or the green LED is
not turned on, stop charging immediately and contact Ilsintech.
Do not put anything on AC adapter while charging.
Use exclusively the AC adapter provided. Do not use another AC power cord
or battery. Excessive current may incur equipment damage or injury.
Do not use Swift KF2A where there is harmful gas or flammable liquid.
Explosion or fire may be incurred due to electrical arc.
Warnings

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Do not use compressed air or compressed gas when cleaning Swift KF2A.
Inspect carry case belt before transportation. If the carry case is dropped due
to damage on the belt, it may incur equipment damage or injury.
Wear safety goggles when working on splicing. It is very dangerous if a piece of
fiber chips get in skin or eye.
Do not use Swift KF2A around high temperature or flame. It may incur injury
or equipment damage.
: Caution for high temperature
Do not spray Freon gas
: Caution for high voltage
Warnings

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Do not touch sleeve heater or protecting sleeve while sleeve heater is operating
or right after heating is completed. It may incur injury due to high temperature.
Do not put Swift KF2A in an unstable place. When the equipment is dropped, it
incurs injury or equipment damage.
Swift KF2A should be accurately adjusted and treated in alignment. Do not
give it a strong shock, either.
Use a carry case to carry or to keep Swift KF2A. The carry case keeps the
equipment from humidity, vibration and shock during storage and
transportation and prevents possible damage to KF2A.
Replace the Electrodes in timely manner referring to the following.
Designated electrodes should be used.
Place new Electrodes to the right position.
Replace the Electrodes in pairs.
Abnormal arc is incurred when not following the aforementioned caution.
It may incur equipment damage or an abnormal splice.
Do not use any chemical other than ethyl alcohol (96% or higher) to clean
lens, V-Groove, LCD monitor and main body.
Using other chemicals may incur deformation, discoloration or deteriorated
performance.
Do not keep the equipment in any environment where the high temperature
or high humidity prevails. It may incur equipment damage.
Swift KF2A should be inspected by a qualified expert, or it may incur fire or
electric shock.
Discuss with Ilsintech to use the service.
Cautions

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Product specifications and
component
2.1 Product specifications
Item
Description
Fiber alignment
Fixed V-Groove (Clad to Clad Alignment)
Applicable fibers
0.25mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm Indoor cable
Number of fiber core
applicable
Single
Fiber diameter
Clad diameter: 125 ㎛, Coating diameter: 150 ㎛~3mm
Cleaved length
5.0mm~16mm
Splice mode
Splice mode: 40, Heater mode: 20
Splice loss
SM: 0.04dB, MM: 0.02dB, DS: 0.06dB, NZDS: 0.06dB
Reflection loss
> 60dB
Splice time
About 7 seconds (Quick mode)
Sleeve heating time
Typical 30sec
Applicable protecting
sleeve
40mm, 60mm and micro sleeves
Data storage
Internal memory capable of saving 2,000 times (Saving
2,000 images)
Tension test
1.96N
Size
133(W) x 212(L) x 70(H)mm
Weight
1.35kg
Fiber magnification
X/Y : 200X

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Power
DC lithium polymer battery (DC 14.8V, 3400mAh),
100~240V AC adapter
Battery
capacity
Approximately 200 cycles
Electrodes life
3,000 splices
Terminals
USB, RCA, external power(DC 12V vehicle cigar jack splice)
2.2 Product package
2.2.1 Standard package
Item
Model name
Quantity
Fusion splicer
Swift KF2A
1
AC adapter
-
1
Spare Electrodes
EI-19
1 set
Battery
KF-3400
1
Cooling tray
CT-01(40mm)
1
Fiver Holder
-
1 set
Users Guide
-
1
Carry case
ILST-SS03(L) (Soft
Case)
1
Screw driver
LD-3300
1
USB Cable
-
1

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2.2.2 Optional package
Item
Model name
Battery
KF-3400
Cleaver blade
BI-05
Electrodes
EI-19
Fiber holder
KF-250, KF-900, KF-2.5, KF-IN,KF-SC/FC,
KF-LC, KF-ST, KF-L900 (Choose one)
Sleeve
S09-C, S09, S30-C, S30
Sleeve clamp
SC-01
Work belt
WB-01
SOC connector
SC, LC, FC, ST [See Ilsintech website.]
Carrying case
Hard Case
Manual Stripper
CF-02
External Power
DC 12V Available for car cigar jack

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Product outline
3.1 Function buttons
Button
Description
Press and hold about 1 second to turn the power ON/OFF.
Press and hold about 1 second when power is on and splicer
turns off.
Move the cursor to the left.
Move fiber on manual mode and adjusts camera’s focus.
It loads stripping popup menu.
Move the cursor to the right
Move fiber on manual mode and adjusts camera’s focus.
Move the cursor upwards.
It selects each motor on manual mode.
It loads splice popup menu.
Move the cursor downwards
It selects each motor on manual mode.
It loads heater popup menu.
Initialize the splice function.,It goes back to the menu screen.
Complete a selection
It goes to the next step on the menu screen.
Splice execution.
It goes back to the initial screen. It initializes splice function.
Turn on the stripper.,When it is ON, the lamp on the left is in red.
Press once more when it is ON and the heater is turned off.
Turn on the heater.
When it is ON, the lamp on the left is in red.
Press once more when it is ON and the heater is turned off.

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3.2 Component name
Wind cover
Battery
Monitor
Sleeve heater
Stripper
Cleaver

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Heater cover
Heater
DC OUT
USB

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Instructions for use
The following is the initial screen of Swift KF2A. For accurate splice result, splice mode,
stripping mode and heater mode should be properly selected. Basic information on
Swift KF2A is displayed on the initial screen. Check whether the proper mode is
selected before splice.
Battery status indicator
Current splice mode
Current heater mode
Current stripping mode

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4.1 Power supply
Battery pack is built in at the battery chamber. Loosen the bolts at the bottom cover and
exchange battery. Please be cautious when you detach the battery from the chamber.
4.1.1 Built in battery

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4.1.2 Battery charging
Make sure you check the voltage, frequency and then the DC cable of AC/DC adaptor
connects to the DC jack of the battery before charging the battery
When the battery is fully charged, 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 and charging resumes when the DC cable of adaptor is
connected to the DC jack of the battery.

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4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF
To turn on the power of Swift KF2A, press and hold about 1 second with the
wind cover closed. After the entire functions including motors are initialized, the initial
screen is subsequently displayed as follows. For accurate splice, splice mode and
heater mode should be properly selected. Current splice mode, stripping mode and
heater mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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4.3 Fiber cleaning
Wipe fiber clean with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol. Fine dust on the
surface of the fiber may increase loss after splice and incur damage on the fiber after
heating.
4.4 Inserting fiber to protecting sleeve
Put fiber into the protective sleeve.