Jonard TSAB-40 User manual

User Manual Version 1.4
Thermal Stripper, TSAB-40
User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction _________________________________ 4
Safety Considerations ________________________ 5
Components ________________________________ 6
External Overview ____________________________ 7
Fiber Holder Platform Installation _______________ 8
Operation __________________________________ 12
Strip Length Adjustment _____________________ 15
Time & Temperature Adjustment_______________ 16
Fiber Size/Blade Adjustment __________________ 19
Cleaning ___________________________________ 22
Contacting Technical Support _________________ 24

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
©2007 3SAE Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this manual in any form requires
written permission from 3SAE Technologies, Inc.

Introduction
4
Introduction
The Jonard TSAB-40 Thermal Stripper is a fiber
preparation unit designed to thermo-mechanically
remove coatings from optical fibers.
It is designed to support from 40µm to 1000µm glass
optical fibers.
This manual is intended to instruct the user in the routine
use, adjustment, and maintenance of the Thermal
Stripper.
NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the user to use this
product for its intended purpose and according to this
manual. Jonard Industries cannot be responsible for
damages or injury resulting from failure to follow these
instructions.

Safety Considerations
5
Safety Considerations
•The use of safety glasses is recommended.
Fragments of fiber can cause injury if they come into
contact with eyes.
•Observe all safety precautions common to the
handling of optical fibers and dispose of fiber scraps
safely.
•Do not operate the Thermal Stripper in the vicinity of
flammable vapors or liquids. Operation of the unit in
such an environment may increase the risk of fire or
explosion.
•Before storing, the Thermal Stripper should be
turned off and the heating element cooled to room
temperature. This should also be done before
cleaning with compressed gas or canned air. These
products can contain flammable materials or
contaminants that may ignite.
•Use only the A/C adapter that is supplied with the
Thermal Stripper. Using an improper power supply
may permanently damage the Thermal Stripper.
•Do not modify or disassemble the Thermal Stripper
or any of its accessories, including the power
supply.
•The heating element operates at temperatures up to
200°C. Never place your fingers inside the lid or
touch the heating element surface, as burns may
result.
•The sides and bottom of the unit may become warm
to the touch after prolonged use.
•Turn the Thermal Stripper off when not in use.
•Do not expose any portion of the Thermal Stripper
to water or other liquids.

External Overview
6
Components
The standard Thermal Stripper kit contains the following
items:
•Thermal Stripper unit
•A/C Power Supply and Cord
•Cleaning Brush
•User Manual
•Fiber Holder Platform (purchase separately)
Thermal Stripper
Cleaning
Brush
A/C Power Supply & Cord
Fitel/Fujikura
Platform
Ericsson
Platform
Universal
Clamp
User
Manual

External Overview
7
External Overview
The following picture is an external overview of the
Thermal Stripper with Fiber Holder Platform installed.
Fiber Holder
Platform
Stripping Blade
Heating Element
Lid Blade Adjustment
Thumbscrew
Cleaning Brush

Fiber Holder Platform Installation
8
Fiber Holder Platform Installation
A fiber holder platform or clamp is required for stripping
and is supplied separately. The platforms that are
available support Fitel/Fujikura or Ericsson fiber holders.
For operation without fiber holders a Universal Clamp is
also available.
For all three carriages the front of the carriage is to the left
in the following picture.
Fitel/Fujikura
Platform
Ericsson
Platform
Universal
Clamp

Fiber Holder Platform Installation
9
1. Remove the socket head screw with an M2.5 hex
head wrench.
2. At the end of the Thermal Stripper where you
removed the screw slide your fiber holder platform
or Universal Clamp onto the rail until it is completely
on.
Socket Head
Screw
Slide Rail
Fiber Holder Platform or
Universal Clamp Platform

Fiber Holder Platform Installation
10
3. Reinstall the socket head screw with an M2.5 hex
head wrench until tight.
4. Depending upon the platform you have just installed
and required strip length the cam needs to be
moved to adjust for the correct strip length (The cam
is installed in the position for the Fitel/Fujikura
platform from the factory).
Socket Head
Screw

Fiber Holder Platform Installation
11
5. Remove the set screw with an M1.5 hex head
wrench and then remove the cam.
6. Insert the cam into the correct position and secure in
place by installing and tightening the set screw with
an M1.5 hex head wrench.
Fitel/Fujikura
Ericsson 17mm Strip
Ericsson 5mm Strip /
Universal Clamp
Cam
Set Screw

Operation
12
Operation
To turn the unit on simply plug the power cord into the
outlet. Unplug the unit to turn it off. To operate the unit
1. Attach the power cord to the power supply.
2. Connect the power supply to the Thermal Stripper.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a 100-240 VAC (50/60
Hz) outlet.
4. The indicator L.E.D. displays a steady red while the
unit is heating to the set temperature. After the
operating temperature is reached the LED blinks
red. The unit is now ready for use.
5. Slide the fiber holder platform all the way to the left
(toward the stripping blades and heat element).
6. Place the fiber to be stripped in the fiber holder or
universal clamp such that the fiber extends to the far
edge of the heater.
7. Place the fiber holder on the platform and align the
fiber so that it is on the heating element and
between the “v” of the blades.

Operation
13
8. Close the blades by pressing down on the lid. The
LED will turn yellow for the duration of the “Wait
Time.” Continue to hold the lid closed until the LED
turns green. The green light indicates the fiber is
ready to be stripped.
LED Color Meaning
Red Heating to “Set Point” temperature
‘Blinking’ Red Maintaining “Set Point” temperature
Off Heater at “Set Point” temperature
Yellow “Wait Time” to soften fiber coating
Green Ready to strip fiber
Indicator LED

Operation
14
9. Continue to hold the blades closed and slide the
fiber holder and platform away from the heating
element.
10.Release the lid and remove the fiber holder. The
fiber is now ready to be cleaned, cleaved and
spliced.

Strip Length Adjustment
15
Strip Length Adjustment
1. For fine adjustment of the strip length, loosen the
set screw, shown below, with an M1.5 hex head
wrench. Rotate the cam to change the strip length.
Secure the cam by tightening the set screw with an
M1.5 hex head wrench.
Set Screw
Cam

Time & Temperature Adjustment
16
Time & Temperature Adjustment
For some coating types you may need to adjust the
Temperature and Time settings to insure the proper
stripping of fiber.
1. To adjust the “Set Point” temperature, use a small flat
screwdriver to rotate the temperature adjustment dial to
the appropriate setting (See table on next page or the
table on the back of the Thermal Stripper for setting
values).
“Wait Time”
Adjustment
dial
“Set Point”
Temperature
Adjustment Dial

Time & Temperature Adjustment
17
Value Wait Time (s) Set Point Temp (°C)
0 0 Off
1 2 60
2 4 70
3 6 80
4 8 90
5 10 100
6 12 110
7 14 120
8 16 130
9 18 140
A 20 150
B 22 160
C 24 170
D 26 180
E 28 190
F 30 200

Time & Temperature Adjustment
18
2. Factory default is 140°C for 250µm coatings.
Increase the time if stripping process is not smooth
and the fiber does not strip cleanly. Reduce the
temperature if melting of the coating is observed.
3. To adjust the “Wait Time”, use a small flat
screwdriver to rotate the time adjustment dial to the
appropriate setting (See table above or the table on
the back of the Thermal Stripper for setting values).
4. Increase the time if stripping process is not smooth
and the fiber does not strip cleanly. The following
table is a good starting point for different fiber
coatings.
Fiber Diameter
(µm) Time Setting Temperature
Setting
125 (250 coating) 3 9
125 (900 coating) 5 9
200 6 9
400 8 9
500 8 B
600 A B
800 A C
1000 B D

Fiber Size/Blade Adjustment
19
Fiber Size/Blade Adjustment
For different cladding diameters it is necessary to adjust
the blade setting to optimize stripping performance. To
adjust the blade:
1. Loosen the thumb set screw (counterclockwise) to
release the blade adjustment screw as seen below.
2. Turn the blade adjustment screw (clockwise) all the
way.
3. Follow the steps from the Operation section to load
the fiber.
Thumb Set
Screw
Blade Adjustment
Thumbscrew

Fiber Size/Blade Adjustment
20
4. Close the blades by pressing down on the lid.
7. Turn the blade adjustment screw (counterclockwise)
until the blades contact the fiber enough for an initial
strip.
8. Attempt to strip the fiber. If the fiber is stripped
proceed to the next step. If not repeat the previous
step