SignalFire AI-9 User manual

2019.09 Automatic intelligent optical fiber fusion splicer
Automatic intelligent optical fiber fusion splicer

Safety Requirements
Warnings/precautions
Chapter I
Operation Keys And Parts Introduction
Display Menu Introduction
Introduction To Splice Interface
Chapter II
Software Download
Software Bluetooth Connection
Screen Menu Function On/off
Chapter III Smart Lock
Chapter IV Toolbox Introduction
Chapter V Arc Calibration
Chapter VI Fiber Stripping And Put Into Holder
Chapter VII Replace Electrode
Chapter VIII Activate Electrode
Chapter IX Power Meter And Optical Modules
Chapter XI Daily Maintenance
Chapter XII Lighting And Power Supply
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CATALOGUE

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS
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At any stage of operation on the optical fiber fusion splicer, you must take the following general safety
precautions. Not take these warnings and precautions or not comply with the warnings which described in this
manual, would violate the fusion splicer design, manufacture and use of safety standards. My company does not
assume any responsibility for the consequences of breaching these requirements
for users caused!
Operation environment and Power
Fusion splicer operation, storage environment and working power requirements
Operating temperature: 0～+40℃ Limit temperature: -10℃～+50℃
Operating humidity: 95%RH or less (no condensation) Maximum wind speed: 15m/s
Storage conditions:-20℃～+60℃( no condensation)
Before turning on the power, please make sure that the power supply can match its voltage,and that all safety
measures are taken.
Do not use the fusion splicer in explosive environments
Do not use the fusion splicer in the presence of flammable gases or fumes
Do not attempt to disassemble any of the components of fusion splicer
In addition to the statements in this manual to allow user-replaceable parts, please do not attempt to disassemble
any of the components of fusion splicer. Replacement parts and internal adjustments can only be commissioned by
authorized service personnel.
AC/DC Adapter
The Output Characteristics Of The Power Adapter Must Meet The Following Quirements.
Voltage: 12V-14V; Current: ≥2A (output voltage of original adapter: 13.5v, output current 4.8A)
Polarity: Center Is Positive;The fiber fusion splicer will be damaged or unable to charge if uses inappropriate adapter
to output voltage and current .Using Higher Voltage Will Cause Damage To The Fusion Splicer. AC /DC Power
Adapter Input AC Voltage Of 100-240v,50/60hz, If Input Voltage Exceeds This Range May Cause Permanent
Damage To The Adapter!
Internal Lithium Battery
There Is A Lithium-ion Battery Cells In The Fusion Splicer, The Use Of Other Batteries May Damage The
Fusion Splicer And Jeopardize Personal Safety.
For Safety Sake, Lithium Battery Pack Can Not Be Disassembled To Prevent Short Circuits; Do Not Crash
Battery, Do Not Let The Battery Close To A Fire Or An Excessive Heat To Prevent Lithium Battery Explosion.
Violation of the above operation may cause lithium battery explosion, endangering the personal safety of users.
Notice:
1.When the battery is placed for a long time, it is easy to enter into the dormancy state. At this time, the capacity is
lower than the normal value, and the service time is also shortened. However, the battery can be activated and its
normal capacity can be restored after only 2-3 normal charging and discharging cycles. Lithium batteries have little
memory effect and can be recharged at any time.
2.Lithium batteries exist self-discharge phenomenon, a long time of unused batteries will be in the state of low voltage
because of self-discharge.A long period of low voltage will damage the internal structure of the battery and shorten the
battery life.Therefore, unused batteries should be charged at least once a month, pay attention to the display of 2 or 3
bars of electricity can be charged, should not be full;In daily use, try to charge in the battery display more than one grid,
do not run out of power to charge
3.Do not use the machine for a long time, please take out the battery and store it separately. The temperature range of
long-term storage (storage time over 6 months) of the battery is 0℃~40℃. The temperature range of short-term battery

WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS
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WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS
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Operation On Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer
When Below Situation Happens On Fusion Splicer, Please Turn Off The Fusion Splicer Immediately And
Unplug The Power Adapter From The Power Input, Otherwise It Will Cause The Fusion Splicer May Not
Work Properly Or Can Not Be Repaired And Other Serious Consequences.
》Liquid, foreign matter into the inside of the fiber fusion splicer. There is a protective structure inside the
machine. A small amount of fiber debris will not affect the use, but please try to be careful not to fall in.
》fiber fusion splicer is subjected to strong vibration and impact
There is no need to maintain the fiber fusion splicer internal parts, do not remove the fiber fusion splicer.
In the electrode discharge process of fiber fusion splicer, the voltage between the two electrode rod is up to
several dry volts, do not touch the electrode, otherwise will cause the fiber fusion splicer damage or personal
injury and other serious consequences.
storage (storage time less than or equal to 6 months) is: -20℃~60℃.
4.In order to ensure the safety of charging, the charging temperature range of lithium battery inside the welding machine
is O℃~ 40℃.
5.If the battery charging is abnormal or the battery display is abnormal, you can try to activate the battery manually.
For specific operation, please see: button combination function -- three to activate the battery
Notice:
1.Optical fiber fusion splicer is used for welding quartz glass fiber, please do not use this instrument for other purposes.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
2.Pay attention to clean the V groove and lens in the process of use (to clean V groove,you can use an art knife to
draw back and forth along the fiber groove, and then brush with a brush); Clean dust after use.
3.When the optical fiber fusion splicer moves from the low temperature environment to the high temperature environment,
try to take the gradual heating mode, otherwise the instrument will produce condensation, which has an adverse impact
on the instrument.
4.optical fiber fusion splicer is a calibrated precision instrument, please try to avoid strong vibration and impact. Special
carry case should be used for storage, and suitable cushioning case should be added outside the carry case for long-
distance transportation.
LCD display screen
1.The LCD screen of fiber fusion splicer is not touch screen.Do not use sharp objects to click on the LCD, do not force
the LCD.
2.Do not drop organic solvents or dirty sundries on the LCD screen, such as acetone, oil, antifreeze, ointment, etc.,
otherwise it may lead to abnormal LCD display.
3.Can use silken cloth or soft fabric to wipe clean liquid crystal screen.
4.There may be noise on the screen when the fusing machine windproof cover is opened or not put in the optical fiber.
These are not LCD fault, is a normal phenomenon

CHAPTER I OPERATION KEY COMBINATION FUNCTION
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OPERATION KEY COMBINATION FUNCTION
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Introduction of operation keys and parts
The fusion splicer machine is mainly used
fopermanent splicing fiber, the machine can
continue to splice ordinary rubber insulated
fiber cable, jumper wire and a cladding diameter
of 80um-150um, single mode,multimode and
other quartz-based dispersion shifted fiber.
The operation process should be taken to keep
clean free subjected to strong vibration or shock
ORESET
Press the reset key to reset the propulsion motor, adjustable
motor, and focusing motor to their original. When the Reset
button light is on, it indicates the reset is in process. If it turns
off within 5 seconds automatically that means the reset is
successful, otherwise the reset is failed.
CONTINUE
When the pause function is on, please press the Contkey
to continue the next operation
MAGNIFICATION KEY
image magnification between 200 and 300 times display switch
COPOWER
long press to turn on or off.
Visual fault locator
Constantly lit/Flashing/Off/switching between three states
Switch wavelength
85nm/1300nm/1310/nm/1490nm/1550nm/1625nm switching
between six states
Switch test unit
dBm/db/uw Switch between three units, power display range:
-70-450dBm. Error display Error
power meter and optical modules switch
Turn on/off power meter and optical modules
The four function keys at the bottom of the screen, in addition to the basic functions (the first chapter introduces the
operation keys and parts), there are also some combined functions for daily maintenance of the machine.
1.Mandatory upgrade mode: in the shutdown state, press and hold the reset key and the power button, and the
machine enters the mandatory upgrade mode.
Usage :In this mode, connect the phone again-zhuoshizhangzhongbao+,firmware updates are more stable, faster,
and can force a firmware refresh.When normal upgrades fail, it's easier to succeed with this feature.
2.Self-check of optical fiber fusion splicer: in the shutdown state, press and hold the continue button and the
power button at the same time, and the machine enters the self-check mode.
Usage: When the welding machine is not working normally and the hardware is suspected to be out of order, it can
be confirmed by self-inspection. For example, adjusting fiber is normal, but there is no welding fire, you can check
whether the FBT is out of order.
After entering the self-check, the test countdown will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. After all the 12 items
are self-checked, the red font will be displayed, and the status of error after the project means that the hardware has
faults.At this point, the firmware can be upgraded first (please refer to 1 mandatory upgrade mode for specific
operation). If the fault is still there, please contact the after-sales service to deal with it.
The meaning of the 12 self-checking items as following
01 Image processing
02 Data Rom
03 Data Ram
04 Controller
Report an error,please check again. If the error is still reported,
please contact after-sales service
05 Motor: PL PR AL AR
06 Focusing Motor: X Y
report an error,Please contact the after-sales service
07 Camera: X Y report an error, first clean up the lens, upgrade the firmware.If the fault
persists,Please contact the after-sales service.
Image processing
Data Rom
Data Ram
Controller
Core regulating motor and propulsion
motor, each one has 2
Focusing motors :2
Camera :2

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OPERATION KEY COMBINATION FUNCTION
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08 Camera LED: X Y
09 RTC
10 Battery
11 HV-Discharge
12 Bluetooth
Camera LED:two
RTC
battery
HV-Discharge
Bluetooth
report an error,Please check whether the red light above the electrode is
bright and dim(see electrode replacement for specific operations)If the
fault persists,Please contact the after-sales service.
Report an error,please check again. If the error is still reported, please
contact after-sales service.
Replug and insert, check whether the battery contact is corroded, and
eliminate the bad contact;Try to activate the battery (see 3 activate the
battery for instructions) or replace the battery.If the error is still reported,
please contact after-sales service.
Check whether the electrode is installed incorrectly and whether there is
any debris affecting the discharge.Poor contact of electrode wiring.If the
error is still reported, please contact after-sales service.
If error reported, please contact after-sales service.
3.There are two different ways to activate the battery.
① The battery can be normally started up: after starting up, long press the X/Y key, after about 8 seconds, the
welding machine automatically shut down, and then plug in the adapter in the state of power off, and wait for 2 hours
before starting up to check.
② Battery cannot be normally started, can only plug the adapter to start up: after starting up, long press the X/Y
button, about 8 seconds after the buzzer will "tick" prompt, and then manually shut down, plug in the adapter in the
state of power off, wait 2 hours before starting the machine.
Usage: The welding machine has abnormal charging (not charging into the electricity, charging not enough
electricity, etc.); If the battery power is abnormal (the display is not accurate, the battery is not durable, the virtual
power, etc.), you can use this function to make the battery return to normal.
Note: it is better to remove and insert the battery before operation to check whether the battery contact is corroded
and eliminate the bad contact of the battery.
Function Description table
Serial
numbe Name Function Description
Power socket Input voltage:13.5+0.5v; input current:4.8A
Battery pop-up
button Press to remove the battery
Heating
indicator
The Heat Shrinkable Tube Is Finished Heating When The
Indicato Light Is Off
Heating oven Put in the heat shrinkable tube close the cover and heat
automatically
Fiber optic
connector Optical power input and VFL output interface

DISPLAY MENU INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION TO SPLICE INTERFACE
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Normal
mode Normal Splicing Mode For The Machine
Splicing
process
pause
When the function is on,the splicing machine will stop the final splicing process after in
the completion of the fiber focus, end face detection and fiber alignment. Please then
press the “Continue “button to perform the arc discharge and the subsequent splicing process.
If the cleave face detection is not passed, it will pause and report the error, then
please press the “continue ” key to ignore the error and continue the follow-up process
Auto focus When the function is turned on, for each time splicing it will adjust the camera focal length to the set target
value automatically (target value in the "Splicing settings"menu set"focus target value")
ARC
calibration
According to the altitude, temperature, humidity and other conditions of the user, match the most suitable
arc discharge value to minimize the splIcIng lOSS.(See chapter 4, discharge correction)
Smart lock
purpose
To Facilitate Management Or Owner's Effective Management Of The Splicer Machine's Use Period Or
The Number Of Splicing. Typical Applications Such As Rental Business
Optical power display area
X screen display
Fiber mode
Left end face angle
Splice status remind
Heating time
Y screen display
Bluetooth
Splicing loss
Right end face angle
Number of electrodes
remain
Total splicing
Smart tips
Camera failure Core align
failed
Focus failed ARC calibration
failed
Left and right
fiber does not
match
The lens is foggy
or foreign body
interference
Continue Press "continue" To Continue The Splicing Process
ICON NAME FUNCTION

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INTRODUCTION TO SPLICE INTERFACE
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The red symbol displayed at the bottom left of the LCD.
Camera fault: first clean the objective lens, and then upgrade the welding machine firmware to the latest
version. If the fault still exists, please conduct self-inspection of the welding machine to confirm whether the
camera fails (please refer to daily maintenance for specific operation).
Core failure: first exclude the fiber treatment unqualified factors, such as the coating layer is not clean, too bad
cutting surface, too many burrs; Then clean up the V slot and objective lens and press the reset key.
Note: dust in the lens may also cause failure of core alignment, so dust should be cleaned (please refer to daily
maintenance for specific operation).
Focus failure: this tip only appears when autofocus is turned on, usually because the fiber image is too blurry
for the range of autofocus.Solution: first eliminate the fiber treatment unqualified factors, such as the coating
layer is not clean, too bad cutting surface, too many burrs; Then clean the V slot and objective lens, press the
reset key; Autofocus can also be turned off and adjusted manually (see daily maintenance for details). If the
fault continues, enter the welding machine self-check mode to check whether items 5 and 6 are wrong.
Note: dust in the lens may also cause failure of core alignment, so dust should be cleaned (please refer to daily
maintenance for specific operation).
Discharge correction failure:First clean the tip of the electrode and remove debris; Restore the factory Settings
in the device's fusion setting. Restart welding machine and zhuoshizhangzhongbao +, re-discharge correction.
If the fault continues, enter the welding machine self-check mode to check whether item 11 is wrong.
The left and right optical fibers do not match: the specifications or types of optical fibers on both sides are
Intelligent prompt and fiber state prompt solution
Intelligent prompt
different, and they need to be replaced with the same specifications or types.This error, can press continue to
ignore the key error, mandatory welding.
Note: according to the construction specifications of welding machine, different specifications and types of fiber
cannot be fused, if forced welding, welding quality may be affected.
Fog or foreign matter interference in the lens: firstly exclude the unqualified factors of the optical fiber
treatment, such as not scraping the coating layer, too bad cutting surface, too many burrs, and so on, and then
clean the objective lens;In addition, if the red light on the electrode fails, it may report an error. Please check it
(Open the electrode cover, and the indicator is on all the time. If not, it is broken and needs to be replaced.).
Flash on both sides
please place fiber
Left fiber is too long
(also adapted to right)
Left fiber is too short
(also adapted to right)
Left end face is unqualified
(also adapted to right)
Detection fiber qualified If the qualified fiber is not recognized
or the fiber is not detected, please
clean the v-groove and reposition it
Fiber status prompt description
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INTRODUCTION TO SPLICE INTERFACE
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fiber state prompt
The optical fiber symbol in the middle below the LCD, two blue and white bars represent V groove, the small
triangle in the middle represents electrode tip, and the black bar flashing on the blue and white bars
represents optical fiber. The distance from the optical fiber mark to the middle small triangle (electrode tip)
is different, representing different states of optical fiber. The length of bare optical fiber placement should
be as close as possible to the electrode tip, but it should not exceed the tip, and the shortest length should
be more than 1mm beyond the V groove. The distance between the end faces of both sides of optical fiber
should be between 2-4mm, and it should be placed flat in the groove.
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Placing optical fiber
The front end of the optical fiber identification is located in the middle of the v-groove identification and the
electrode tip identification, indicating that the machine is ready and waiting for the optical fiber to be put in.
If the optical fiber is normally placed and there is no response after the switch of the cover, please restart
the machine, and repeatedly switch the cover on and off several times (without pressing any keys and
connecting the phone) in the QR code interface of the machine. If the QR code interface cannot
automatically skip, then there may be something wrong with the cover closing induction. Check whether the
magnet on the left side of the windproof cover falls off or has debris attached, and whether the inner
hexangular screw corresponding to the lower bottom cover is installed correctly.
Fiber is too long
The front end of the optical fiber marker is close to the electrode tip marker in the middle, indicating that the
optical fiber is placed too long. If the optical fiber exceeds the electrode tip, it needs to be placed again.
If the optical fiber is placed normally and this tip appears without placing fiber, this may be caused by debris
or fog in the objective lens. Clean the objective lens, wipe the objective lens with a clean cotton swab, and
the fog can be eliminated with a hair dryer. After cleaning, debris image if there is no change, it may be in
the lens inside, you can pick up the welding machine to pat a few times, see whether the debris out of the
screen.
Fiber is too short
The front end of the optical fiber identification is returned to the v-groove identification, indicating that the
optical fiber is placed too short and should be placed beyond the v-groove. The closer it is to the electrode
tip, the better.
Placed the tail fiber, attention should be paid to this error, because the tail fibers stretch the core when the
cladding is removed, inner core on fixture may occur retraction, the solution is: inner core can be slightly
longer, stretch the whole fibre first before you placed it on fixture, fixture linking piece on the front end of
pressure hammer to pin the white rubber inner core.
Note: When tail fiber welding with the leather fiber,as the inner core of tail fiber is too long, the heat-
shrinkable tube cannot be wrapped to the outer rubber, so it is recommended that the white rubber is 2-
3mm longer than the outer film. However, the white inner core should be retained longer to facilitate the
dishing of fibers when splicing tail fiber and bare fiber.
The end face is not acceptable
There is a red fork in the front end of the optical fiber identification, which indicates that the end face of the
optical fiber is unqualified, which affects the welding quality, so it is necessary to cut the fiber again.There
are two standards for end face detection, cutting Angle (the degree displayed at both ends of the screen
divider line, qualified within 3° by default) and end face quality (not shown on the screen). The test
standard can be customized by zhuoshizhangzhongbao+user-defined
If the fiber is repeatedly cut, and the image of the fiber is indeed uneven or defective, the cleaver may need
to be adjusted (please refer to the cleaver adjustment for specific operation).
If the cut surface is flat, but errors are frequently reported, please pay attention to whether the Angle of the
cut surface becomes round when dusting, which may be because the dust removal voltage is too high. You
can dust reduction voltage value in zhuoshizhangzhongbao + by welding setting and parameter settings,
it is best to do a new discharge correction.
Blurry fiber images can also cause errors,clear V slot and objective lens, press reset key;In addition, the
reasons for the unclear fiber image include wrong focal length and lighting problems. Please refer to daily
maintenance for details.
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The test is fiber passing
Fiber passing means screen display is a complete fiber, take out fiber can be normal.
Sometimes errors may be reported due to dirty lens or fog, and the lens can be restored after cleaning (see
daily maintenance for specific operations).
Failed to identify qualified optical fiber or no optical fiber detected
A Red Cross is displayed on the v-slot mark to indicate that no fiber has been identified or no fiber has been
laid.
If the optical fiber has been placed, and the error is still reported, firstly exclude the unqualified factors of
the optical fiber treatment, such as the coating layer is not clean, the cutting surface is too bad, too many
burrs, etc.; Then clean up the V groove and objective lens, and press the reset key (see daily maintenance
for specific operations).
Blurry fiber images can also cause errors,clear V slot and objective lens, press reset key;In addition, the
reasons for the unclear fiber image include wrong focal length and lighting problems. (Please refer to daily
maintenance for details.)
In rare cases, there is a signal or light source in the fiber optic line, which may affect the image detection of
welding machine and cause error reporting. Turn off the signal or light source in the circuit.
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CHAPTER II SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
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Software download
China: scan QR code to download APP
Outside China: Go to Google Play or App Store and search for"Signalfire2 “download
Phone App.
Google play App store Scan QR code

SOFTWARE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
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SOFTWARE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
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The mobile phone is not needed when splicing, The mobile APP can be used to turn on off the machine menu,
arc calibration remote control smart lock. etc
You can also learn various operations in the app, as well as contact after-sales support, or you can update
the mobile app and connect to the machine to synchronize updates
Phone settings
1. Apple phone(IoS system) to turn
on bluetooth permissions.
2. Android phone to open the bluetooth permission
function is as follows
①Turn onhone setting hen turn on bluetooth
②Return to the settings
in t erf a c e, c h oos e " mor e
applications or application
management
③ Select"signalfire2"in
the list
④ select rights management ⑤ select to turn on
bluetooth,turn on
bluetooth permissions

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SCREEN MENU FUNCTION ON/OFF
⑥ login app account and
onnect bluetooth on splice,
click“ Device unconnected”.
⑦ Please select the corres
ponding splicer serial number
and click on ,if you can not find
the splicer seria umber, please
check whether the Bluetooth or
gps is turned on.
⑧ Connecting... ⑨ Connect successfully
Turn on the phone bluetooth, open the phone app, set the machine panel menu after establishing the
connection, and machine will update at the same time. The splicing operation does not require phones,
the phone App is only for machine menu settings, and splicer machine to store data.when the data is
exported to phone App, the users can also get support through the APP and after-sales service.
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select and click save

SCREEN MENU FUNCTION ON/OFF CHAPTERⅢ SMART LOCK
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Smart Lock Purpose: to facilitate management or owner's effective management of the splicer machine's
use period or the number of splicing.
Typical applications such as rental business.
1.After The Bluetooth Connection
Between The Mobile Phone And
The Fusion Splicer Is Successful,
Click On The Smart Lock To Enter
2.After Binding Is Clicked,this
Mobile Phone Account Has
Unique Control Over This Splicer.
When the settings are saved, the display icon will be highlighted darkened accordingly.otherwise please
check whether the bluetooth is properly connected.c
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We suggest to turn off
this function as shown
in this picture
Select the language
required for your
splicer machine

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CHAPTER IV TOOLBOX INTRODUCTION
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A Device Can Only Be Bound To One Mobile Account At The Same Time. To Bind Other Mobile Phones.
You Need To Unbind Current Account First.
3. Click on the settings icon to
enter.
4. Save after personalization
settings.
5. Click on the"Smart lock
management "button to see
all the splicing machines
controlled by this mobile
phone account.
Lock catch
Tool layer
Platform for fiber cleaving
Accessory layer
Stool

CHAPTER V ARC CALIBRATION
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CHAPTER VI FIBER STRIPPING AND PUT INTO HOLDER
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ARC Calibration: According to the local ground elevation, temperature, moderate and other environmental
factors to match the most suitable discharge ARC, in order to obtain the bestsplicing effect, we strongly
recommend you to do arc calibration when it is the first time to use the new machine, the seasonal
changes, the use place changes, or you replaced the electrodes;discharge correction should be done after
changing the type of fiber (such as single mode and multi-mode switching)
The procedure for ARC Calibration is as follows:
Step 1: Please turn on
the splicer machine, then
login Signalfire 2 on your
phone, connect the Bluetooth,
open the Arc Calibration
(See picture)
Step 2: After open the ARC Calibration, the icon
of Normal Mode "will change to the icon for"
ARC fiber,place the fiber to fiber holder and
close the o Calibration ". Then please strip
and cleave the windshield cover, the splicer
machine will perform the ARC calibration
automatically. (See picture)
Step 3: There is flash on the display screen
and slight burst from the ARC, the fiber head
is burning into a spherical shape the action
stops after the screen icon" "change
back to" "icon , it shows the ARC
calibration is successful. If the icon does not
change back to the Normal mode “ “ icon
the screen fiber still flashes,please
re-cleave the fiber and repeat the above
steps until the Arc calibration is successful.
Cleave fiber instructions:
With the yellow plastic laye as the
boundary, the scale is between 13 to
18. the white skin layer should be
longe than the vellow layer of 5mm,
placed it in the scale 10-12 or so(near
the ubber pad about 2mm or less)
Scale is between 13 to 18 To the cladding layer, the scale is
between 10 to 12
Instructions for put fiber into holder:
Jumper fiber(pigtail fiber) Rubbe insulated fiber Bare fiber
Gtail Fiber/jumper Fiber
Gtail Fiber/jumper Fiber Rubber insulated fiber
Rubber insulated fiber Cable/bare fibeCable/bare fibe
Remark
1.Please make sure you place the fiber into the blue V-groove, the tip of the fiber is close to the center of the electrode. If the fiber is too far
from the electrode center, it will remind you to re-place it.The recommended distance between the left and right ends of the optical fiber is
between 2 and 4mm.
2.The tip of the fiber must not exceed the center of electrode.

CHAPTER VII REPLACE ELECTRODE
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REPLACE ELECTRODE
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Electrode replacement must use the genuine original electrode designed for this machine from factory. When
the number of electrode is used close to 3000 times, the machine will remind you to replace it. When it reaches
to 3000 times, it is necessary to replace the electrod and activate it then you can use again(see page 29 ACTIVATE
ELECTRODE). Otherwise it may affect the splicing quality, or even shut down the program automatically, and
could not splice.
The electrode replacement procedure is as follows:
1. Please pinch the electrode
over on both sides slightly,
see the location in picture then
remove up the electrode cover.
2. The cap size of two electrodes
is different,wider head is for the
electrode which is close to screen
direction.
3. Take away the cover as
shown in picture.
4.Remove the lamp cap on
both sides with tweezers.
wider part of latch
5. Screw out the screws with
a screwdriver.
6.use a screwodriver to push
out the latch and remove the
electrode. remove the another
electrode by the same way
7. Two old electrodes are removed 8. Replace the new electrodes
and put the latch, the wider
part of the latch is toward to
ctrode needle
9. push the latch and install
the screw
10. Use tweezers to put the
lamp into the original hole.
11. Close the electrode cap
Replace the other electrode by
the same way
12. Close the electrode cap
electrode replacement is complete

CHAPTER Ⅷ ACTIVATE ELECTRODE
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ACTIVATE ELECTRODE
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PS. The electrodes on the new machine do not need to activate we have activated before ex-factory. Only when
the electrodes life on the machine is expired in the future mand then you need to replace activate the electrode
hen the electrode is used up to 3000 times, you need to replace the electrode and activate it. You need to use
APP software "Signalfire2" install in your phone and activate the electrodes.Please scan the two-dimensional
code on the machine screen to download the app software.
1.Open the "signalfire2"
APP software, click on
login.
2. Please log in directly
if you have an account
otherwise please registe
fitst.
3. Click"Device
unconnected"after login
is successful.
4. Please select the corresponding
Bluetooth number and click on if
you can not find the bluetooth
number, please check whether the
Bluetooth or the machine power is
turned on
5.Connecting
6. Connected successfully
7. Back to the home page,
click on “ Activate Electrode”
8.Enter the number of the
dimensional code on the
electrode box(please
distinguish between numbers
and letters )or scan the two-
dimensiona code on the
electrode box
if the server connection fails,
please check and reconnect
to the network.
9. Activation is successfu
please restart the machine

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Effect easure connection loss, verify continuity, and help evaluate fiber link transmission quality
The fusion splicer screen displays the
measurement results
Optical power meter input
VFL output
Optical power meter and VFL parameter settings
1.The user logs in to the "signalfire2"
app and connects to the machine
Bluetooth.
2.Turn on the power meter and light
module, set and return.

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Ⅰ.Pay attention to dustproof and remove dust
Bare fiber positioning groove, electrodes and microscopes must be kept clean and windshield cover should
be closed when not in operation
1. V-groove Cleaning
If the V-groove has dirty and can not hold the fiber properly, which will cause very high
splicing loss. Thus in the daily work, you should always check the V-groove and regular cleaning V-groove.
Follow the steps below to clean the V-groove.
(1) Open the windshield cover;
(2) Use a cleaved fiber tail in one direction push the pollutants and remove from the V-groove;
(3) If the fiber can not clear the V-groove pollutants, then moistened with alcohol cotton swab to clean the
bottom of the V-groove, and use a dry cotton swab to wipe off the extra alcohol in the V-groove.
2. Cleaning and replacing the electrode
If the electrode is dirty, you can clean electrode by using the cleaning electrode function in main menu in the
equipment maintenance, and then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to gently wipe the electrode tip, or use
3mm wide, 50mm long metallographic sandpaper to gently rub the electrode tip. Note To protect the
electrode tip from damage.
3. If the objective lens is dirty, the normal position of the observation optical fiber core may be affected, which
leads to a higher splice loss or poor fusion. So you should regularly clean two objective lenses, otherwise it
will continue to accumulate dust and ultimately can not be removed.
Follow the steps below to clean the objective lens :
( 1 ) Before cleaning the objective lens, please must turn off the power.
( 2 ) Use cotton swab moistened with alcohol to gently wipe the objective lens. Beginning with a cotton swab to
wipe from the middle of the lens, do a circular motion, until the edges of the lens spin out. Then wipe with a clean,
dry cotton swab to remove extra alcohol.
( 3 ) Turn on the power, make sure that the display is not visible dust and stripes.
Ⅱ.Prevent Strong Shock or Vibration
When you need to move or transport the fusion splicer, you should handle
with care and gently. In addition, do not forget to put the machine into a carrying case and shipping box during
long-distance transportation.
Ⅲ.Storage
When you do not use the machine for a long time, please must turn on the machine once half a year.
Especially in high moisture season, should always be turned on, and the desiccant should be placed inside the
carry case to prevent mildew microscope head.
Ⅳ.Precautions
(1)When the fusion splicer is using AC power , please take attention to protect the adapter , and the power supply
is properly grounded.
(2)When the fusion splicer is in the ARC discharge process, there are several kilovolt high voltage between the
electrodes, please do not touch the electrode rod at this time!
(3)Please be sure that there is no gasoline, mashgas, freon gas and other flammable gas in the environment
and, so as not to lead to poor fusion or accident.
(4)When you wipe to clean the fiber holder and microscope head, please must us absolute ethanol, cotton swab
to wipe the direction should be one-way, two-way wipe is forbidden.
(5)There are many mechanical components in the fusion splicer with structural precision, in addition to the
electrodes, the other part is prohibited for user disassemble and change. Because these mechanical parts are
precision-machining and calibration, once there is any changes, it is difficult to return to its original position.
You can replace only the electrode-yourself The objective lens, V-groove, display screen, etc should be kept
clean. Clean only with absolute ethanol, you can not use other chemicals.

Ⅴ.Troubleshooting and solutions The table lists a general troubleshooting method for the user reference.
When the user can not solve the situation, please contact with the suppliers directly.
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Troubleshooting Reason Solutions
No image after
placing fiber
1.Not power on
2.Fiber does not enter V-groove or v-groove has dirty
3.The length of the fiber is too short or broken
4.The align mechanism is not initialized
5.No signal detected for close windshield cover
1.Press the power key
2.Re-place the fiber or brush the V-groove with alcohol
3.Re-cleave the fiber
4.Press RESET key
5.Check if the magnetic screw is loose or the magnet
on windshield cover is fall off
splicing loss
is too high
1.The cleaving quality of the fiber is poor
2.Splice parameters unreasonable
3.Arc center offset (rarely occurs)
1.Re-cleave the fiber
2.Repeat the ARC calibration
3.Repeat the ARC calibration
The ARC does
not discharge or
has scars
1.The cleaving quality of the fiber is poor
2.The splice parameter is too small
3.The electrodes has adsorbed dust
4.Running data error
1.Re-cleave the fiber face
2.inceasse the cleaning voltage; do ARC calibration again
3.Clean the electrode with a brush
4.Turn off and restart.
The spliced area
becomes thinner
1.Splicing parameters unreasonable, splice voltage
is too high
2.Splicing overlap is too small
1.ARC calibration
2.Increase the amount of splicing overlap
splicing zone is
thicker
1.Splice parameters unreasonable, splice voltage is
too small
2.Splicing overlap is too big
1.ARC calibration
2.Reduce the amount of splicing overlap
Ⅵ.Common faults during the use of the machine
Optical fiber fusion splicer is a precision instrument, usually in the use of the process should be strict
attention to avoid the invasion of dust into the inside of the machine and often clean. In the usual cleaning
maintenance is mainly clean V groove, lens. The v-groove is mainly scraped back and forth along the
bottom of the slit with a cutter, and then brushed clean with a brush. Clean the lens mainly with a clean
cotton swab, if necessary can dip a little alcohol to wipe (note that alcohol is just wet cotton ball not too
much, to avoid running into the lens).
Splicing has bubbles
(usually occurred in
the multi-mode fiber
splice)
1. Fiber end with burr, not flat
2.Fiber quality is not good
1.Increase the cleaning voltage
2.Re-cleave fiber
3.Replace to qualified fiber or cut off a part of the
existing fiber and try again.
Troubleshooting Reason Solutions
Splicing points
have lateral
shadows
1.Fiber core does not match (type or core diameter
is different)
2.Multimode fiber appear very light shadows after
splicing
1.Re-match the fiber to make the same type of fiber on
both sides
2.1t is normal, does not affect splice strength and
signal transmission quality
Image is tilted 1.Fiber not enter the V-groove completely
2.V-groove is dirt
1.Re-place the fiber
2.Clean the V-groove with alcohol and brushes
The image is on the
top or bottom of the
display
1.V-groove is dirt
2.Fiber not enter the V-groove
1.Clean the V-groove with alcohol and brushes
2.Re-place the fiber
The image is blurred 1.Fiber not enter the V-groove
2.V-groove is dirt
1.Re-place the fiber
2.Clean the V-groove
Cleave can not
cut off the fiber
1.Cladding layer is not stripped
2.Cladding layer stripped too short and the rubber
pressure on both sides of the blade did not compress
the fiber
3.The cutting point of the blade becomes blunt or
broken
1.Use a Miller clamp to peel off the cladding
2.The length of the stripped cladding should be
longer than 30 mm
3.Loosen the retaining screw in the middle of the blade
and turn the blade at an angle