Saluki SFS-3000 Series User manual

SFS-3000 Series Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer
User Manual
Please read this Manual before operation
Please keep this Manual together with the fusion splicer for future
reference
July, 2020
Saluki Technology Inc.

Preface
Thank you very much for choosing the SFS-3000 Series Optical Fiber Fusion
Splicer produced by Saluki. The following manual will mainly introduce the
characteristics and instructions of fusion splicer. By adopting innovative design and
exquisite manufacturing technology, our product will give you excellent splicing
experience. Please read this Manual carefully for your convenience. We will do our
utmost to meet your needs, provide you with high quality measurement instruments,
as well as first-class after-sales service. With the principle of excellent quality and
courteous service, we will provide satisfactory products and service to the users. We
sincerely welcome your inquiry.

Location: No.367 Fuxing N Road, Taipei 105, Taiwan
+886. 909 602 109
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www.salukitec.com
This Manual introduces the applications, performance characteristics, basic
principles, method of operation and cautions etc., of the SFS-3000 Series Optical
Fiber Fusion Splicer, to help you get familiar with and master the operation method
of this device. Please read carefully and follow the instructions.
Owing to time constraints and the author’s limited knowledge, errors and omissions

of the Manual are inevitable. We implore every user to criticize and correct them!
We sincerely apologize for the trouble caused by our mistakes.

CONTENTS
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... I
Warnings........................................................................................................................ III
Repair and Maintenance................................................................................................V
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Technical Parameters................................................................................... 3
Chapter 3 Configuration................................................................................................6
Chapter 4 Basic Operation............................................................................................ 9
4.1 Appearance overview..................................................................................................9
4.2 Panel description.......................................................................................................11
4.3 Battery charging........................................................................................................13
4.4 Power on................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Fiber preparation steps..............................................................................................16

4.6 Automatic inspection of optical fiber....................................................................... 17
4.7 Splicing procedures.................................................................................................. 18
4.8 Magnification function of the screen........................................................................22
Chapter 5 Splicing Mode..............................................................................................24
5.1 Display of the current splicing mode........................................................................24
5.2 Selection of the splicing mode..................................................................................25
5.3 Parameter in general splicing....................................................................................26
Chapter 6 Splicing Options..........................................................................................29
Chapter 7 Heating Mode..............................................................................................32
7.1 Selection for heating mode....................................................................................... 32
7.2 Edit the heating mode............................................................................................... 33
7.3 Delete heating mode................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 8 System Maintenance...................................................................................37

8.1 Dust checking........................................................................................................... 37
8.2 ARC calibration........................................................................................................ 38
8.3 Electrode stabilize.....................................................................................................39
8.4 Electrode setting....................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 9 Other Functions and Applications............................................................ 42
9.1 Records storage.........................................................................................................42
9.2 System settings......................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 10 Operation Faults and Solutions...............................................................45
10.1 Excessive Splicing Loss and Solutions...................................................................45
10.2 Common error and solutions.................................................................................. 47
10.3 Common faults and solutions................................................................................. 49

I
Safety Instructions
The following safety instructions should be abided by during whole operation
process of SFS-3000 Series Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer (hereinafter referred as
“splicer” ). In case any of these safety instructions, warnings and precautions are not
strictly followed, the safety standards deployed by design, manufacture and
operation of the splicer will be violated. Saluki shall not be liable for any
consequential damages in connection with these violations！
Operation environment and power supply
Please refer to technical parameters defined in Chapter 2 for performing and storage
environments and operation power supply of the fusion splicer. Please ensure
matched power supply for the splicer before Power ON and all safety measures are
taken.

II
Do not use the splicer in a flammable and explosive environment
Do not use the splicer in an environment with explosive gas or smoke.
Do not disassemble any parts of the splicer without permission
Despite the parts allowed to be replaced by users in the Manual, any remaining parts
should not be disassembled without permission. Only SALUKI or authorized
engineers are eligible for parts replacement and internal adjustment.

III
Warnings
AC/DC power adapter
Only standard adapter from manufacture is allowed to use. Do not put heavy objects
on the power line, do not heat or change the cable. Improper or broken cable will
result in fire, electric shock and equipment damage, and may even cause fire, human
injury or death.
Built-in lithium-ion battery
The splicer contains a dedicated lithium-ion battery as other batteries will damage it
and threaten personal safety of users.
For the purpose of safety, do not disassemble the lithium-ion battery package to
prevent a short circuit. The battery will explode if it is shocked violently, gets close
to or is thrown into sources of fire or intensive heat.