Seiko OFL-12 SERIES User manual

DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03
OFL-12 SERIES
OFL-126001
OFL-127001
MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Components Sales Dept.
1-8, Nakase, Mihama-ku
Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken, 261, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 043-211-8030

DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Components Sales Dept.
1-8, Nakase, Mihama-ku
Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken, 261, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 043-211-8030
OFL-12 SERIES
OFL-126001
OFL-127001
MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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OFL-12 SERIES OFL-126001 OFL-127001 MASS PRODUCTION POLISHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Document Number 39NPI-53E1-03
First Edition March 1995
Second EditionNovember 1995
Third Edition March 1996
Copyright 1995, 1996 bySeiko Instruments Inc.
All rights reserved.
Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) has prepared this manual for use bySII personnel,
licensees, and customers. The information contained herein is the propertyof SII
and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of
SII.
SII reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and
materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for anydamages (including
consequential) caused byreliance on the materials presented, including but not
limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
SII
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is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
Please address anyquestions, comments, and suggestions to:
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. Seiko Instruments GmbH
Electronic Components Div.OFC Div.
2990 West Lomita Boulevard, Siemensstra e 9,
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Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
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Sales Dept. Sales Dept.
45th Floor, Wyler Center 2, 200 5f-1, No.99, Sec.2, Chung shan.Rd.,
Tai Lin Pai Road Kwai chung, N.T., Taipei 104, Taiwan, R.O.C
Kowloon, Hong Kong. Telephone: [phone]
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: 886-2-5219519
Facsimile: 852-480-5479

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PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to provide the information necessary to allow the
user to operate the OFL-12 Mass Production Polisher (hereafter referred to as OFL-
12) correctly and fully utilize its functions. Before using the OFL-12, be sure to read
this instruction manual thoroughly. Store the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
NOTE
The OFL-12 can only polish ferrules which meet the following conditions:
Ferrule material Zirconia (ZrO2)
Ferrule diameter 2.5 mm (0.0984 inch)
The OFL-12 can polish ferrules after assembly only with ST-type
connectors. Please contact SII for options if you wish to polish almina
ceramic capillary ferrules, ferrules with different outer diameter, ferrules that
require flat, angled PC, or another style of polishing.
NOTE
The polishing film and polishing fluid used on the OFL-12 are selected
especially for the processes performed on the OFL-12. If you use any other
polishing film or fluid, we cannot guarantee that the polishing specifications
will be met.

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Before using the OFL-12, please make sure that all of the following items (shown in
figure 0-1) are present.
Table 0-1. Standard Parts
No
.Part Part code Qty. Remarks
1 Basic machine OFL-12 1
2 Holding jig KJJ100101 1 for 2.5 mm dia.
3 Polishing disk KJD100100 1 synthetic rubber
disk
4 Adhesive removal pad KJO100101 1 with synthetic
rubber sheet
5 Polishing film (adhesive
removal) (KJW100100 )10* Sheets abrasive paper
6 Polishing film (grinding) (KJW100200
)1* Sheet green label
7 Polishing film (polishing) (KJW100300
)1* Sheet yellow label
8 Polishing film (finishing) (KJW100400
)1* Sheet white label
9 Polishing fluid (KJA100100) 1* 100 ml
10 Squeezable dropper bottle KJO100200 2 50 ml2
11 Power cord KKO100420 1 
12 Fuse KKO100320 2 250 V, 1 A
13 Ball-end hex wrench KJO100500 1 
14 Instruction manual KKO100220 1 
15 Soft brush KJO101000 1 
16 Setup Stand KJO100600 1 
17 Grease KJO101200 1 
18 Maintenance Manual KKO100520 1 
* The quantity listed is the quantity included in the standard OFL-12 package. See
Table 0-2 for the quantities included in additional orders of individual items.

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12) Polishing fluid (1 bottles)
18) Power cord
14) Setup stand
13) Squeezable dropper bottle (2)
15) Fuse (2)
16) Soft brush17) Ball-end hex wrench
11) Grease
Polishing film (finishing) (1)
Polishing film (grinding) (1)
Polishing film (polishing ) (1)
Instruction Manual
Holding jig (1)
Polishing disk (1)
Adhesive removal pad
Polishing film (adhesive removal) (10)
Maintenance Manual
➀Basic machine
Figure 0-1 Standard Parts

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The available consumable items are listed in Table 0-2.
Table 0-2Consumable Items
Part Part code Qty. Remarks
Polishing film (adhesive
removal) KJW10010 0100 sheets change after 1 use
Polishing film (grinding) KJW10020
010 sheets change after 10 use
Polishing film (polishing) KJW10030
010 sheets change after 10 use
Polishing film (finishing) KJW10040
010 sheets change after 10 use
Polishing fluid KJA100100 2
(100
ml
2)
can polish approximately
600 ferrules per container
(12 ferrules at one time, 50
uses)
Standard consumable
supplies kit KJS100100 1 set contents: Polishing film
adhesive removal 100
grinding 10
polishing 10
finishing 10
Polishing fluid 2
The Standard Consumable Supplies Kit (part code 110-S-001) is sufficient to polish
about 1200 ferrules.
The available optional items are listed in Table 0-3.
Table 0-3Options
Part Part code Qty. Remarks
Holding jig for D4 KJJ200100 1 for zirconia capillary ferrule
(diameter:2.0mm (0.0787
inch))
Angled PC polishing set
(minimum set) KJS100500 1 set for angled PC polishing
OFL-12 consumer
supplies kit for alumina
ceramic capillary ferrule
KJS100200 1 set for alumina ceramic
capillary ferrule

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
CHAPTER 1 USER NOTES
1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE OFL-12.................................................1-1
1.2 PREPARATION ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING POLISHING FLUID ......................................1-2
CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW
2.1 PARTS NOMENCLATURE.......................................................................... 2-2
2.2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE....................................................................2-6
CHAPTER 3 POLISHING PREPARATION
3.1 POLISHING DISK PREPARATION .............................................................3-1
3.2 POLISHING FILM PREPARATION..............................................................3-2
3.3 THRUST (POLISHING PRESSURE) SETTING ..........................................3-3
3.4 SETTING UP POLISHING TIME .................................................................3-4
CHAPTER 4 POLISHING PROCEDURE
4.1 MOUNTING THE FERRULES .....................................................................4-1
4.2 REMOVING ADHESIVE (HAND POLISHING) ............................................4-4
4.3 ADJUSTING FIBER HOLDER .....................................................................4-5
4.4 GRINDING (1ST POLISHING) AND POLISHING (2ND POLISHING).........4-6
4.5 FINISHING (3RD POLISHING)....................................................................4-10
4.6 POLISHING CONDITION CHECK...............................................................4-13
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 CLEANING AFTER POLISHING .................................................................5-1
5.2 CHANGING POLISHING FILM.................................................................... 5-1

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Section Page
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
STANDARD POLISHING EFFICIENCY AND SPECIFICATIONS...............A-1

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CHAPTER 1
USER NOTES
In this chapter, important notes for users are given. Please read them carefully
before using the OFL-12.
1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE OFL-12
To protect the OFL-12 and use it correctly, please pay attention to the following
notes:
Do not leave the OFL-12 outdoors, or where water might damage it.
Do not subject the OFL-12 to undue vibrations or reckless drops.
Do not touch the operation panel or the switches with wet hands.
The OFL-12 is heavy (about 25 kg (55 lbs)), so place it on a sturdy table.
Be sure to supply electric power at the voltage and frequency specified.
Be sure to connect the grounding pin of the power cord plug to ground to
prevent electric shock.
Do not touch the rotating parts during use.
Be sure to disconnect the OFL-12 from the power source before changing the
polishing disks or other parts.
1.2 PREPARATION
In addition to the main Mass Production Polisher and its accessories, please
prepare the following items:
Cleaning paper lint-free synthetic cleaning tissue
Ethyl alcohol
Water Tap water
Washing container 3 (one for each polishing unit), approximately 3 (0.75
gal) each.(for washing the ferrules and holding jig)