Sumitomo T-400S User manual

OME1624005
Guide to operation
T-400S
Fusion Splicer

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This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal
safety. Improper use can result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Please read and observe all warnings instructions given in this operation
manual.
Use your splicer only for its intended purpose.
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The meaning of these symbols
In the product and this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for
you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

Symbol used in the product
This symbol, where it appears on the unit, indicates that hazardous voltage
is present inside of the splicer.

The meaning of these symbols
This symbol indicates a warning, caution, or danger and alerts you important
instructions have been included on the product or in the manual.
This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited.
This symbol indicates actions that must be taken.

The meaning of Warning and Caution
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If
users ignore this symbol and handle the splicer the wrong way, serious injury
such as fire or electric shock, or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore
this symbol and handle the splicer the wrong way, bodily injury and damage
to the equipment could result.
Caution
Warning
Be sure to read all the following warnings and cautions before use.
*Some of functions mentioned in this manual may not be incorporated in the product depending on the countries it is shipped to.
[Warning]
<Setting up, transportation and using splicer>
1. This fusion splicer performs an arc discharge. Do not use the splicer in a hazardous
location in which inflammable gas can generate or only electrical apparatus for
explosive gas atmosphere can be used.
2. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or Flammable gas on the splicer.
Decomposition of arc by heat will cause toxic gas, or abnormal arc may result in
damage or fire.

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3.Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this
manual. Doing so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or
electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, do not allow the splicer to be
exposed to rain and get liquid such as water or a metallic object inside the splicer.
Doing so can cause fire, electric shock or malfunction by shorting out internal
components.
5. Never use the battery pack, AC adapter and power cables for the machines other
than the specified splicer. Doing so can cause these items to damage, resulting in fire
or heat generation.
6.
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the splicer since this may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
7. Do not touch the electrodes during and after arc discharge. Doing so can cause
personal injury or electric shock.
8. The heating plate of the heat shrink oven may be hot during heating. Do not touch
the protection sleeve directly after heating. Doing so can cause burn. A protection
sleeve may also be hot after heating. Handle with care.
9. Do not operate the splicer in the rain. Doing so can cause AC adapter or battery pack
to be short-circuited.
10. Do not expose the splicer to extremely high temperature and high humidity or to
direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
11. Do not continuously use the heat shrink oven for long hours, keeping it high
temperature. Doing so can cause heat shrink oven to malfunction.
The following case is the exception for repairing and replacing the product free of
charge:
The Heating duration is set to a long time (e.g. 180 sec.) and the Finish temperature
is set to a high temperature (e.g. 200 °C). The heat shrink oven is used for long hours
by continuing to press the Heat key shortly after the heat cycle is completed.
12.
Only use alcohol to clean the splicer. To prevent malfunction and damage, do not use
any other kind of chemicals.
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. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or flammable gas on the splicer. Heat by arc
can cause chemical reactions to occur to gas component, which will deteriorate a
microscope lens, resulting in a loss of splicing capability.
14.
Parts that compose the heat shrink ovens might become high temperatures. When
those parts are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.
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5. Because it is likely to injure by shards of glass when the monitor is damaged, do not
use it and contact our service center.
16.
When parts that compose this product and the accessory (battery pack, AC adapter,
and power cord, etc.) are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.
17.
If this product gets wet with dew or the like, do not turn it on.
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8. Do not use this product near the electronic equipment that handles a highly accurate
control and the faint signal such as the heart pacer.
The influence of the
miss-operation of electronic equipment might be given.
19. Alcohol is prohibited on air transportation. Empty alcohol dispenser before
transportation.

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<Handling of power cord and plug >
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. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion
splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer
malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
21. Only use the battery pack, AC adapter and power supply cord for the splicer as
defined in this manual. Failure to do so can cause these items or the fusion splicer to
damage, resulting in fire or electric shock.
22.Only use a voltage within the indicated power voltage. Failure to do so can cause fire
or electric shock.
23. Check for condensation before operation. If this product gets wet with dew or the
like, leave it in a room temperature for about one day before turning it on. If water or
other liquid, a metallic object or other foreign substance gets inside the splicer,
immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Contact our qualified
service personnel.
24.In a high location, take safety measures to prevent fall of operators. Dropping the
splicer could result in personal injury. Fix the splicer to a worktable or a tripod with the
screw on the bottom of the splicer.
25.
If an abnormal condition such as unusual noise, smoke or unusual odor occurs,
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diately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Next, contact our
qualified service personnel.
26. Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack
before replacing the electrodes.
27. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). And use the splicer with electrodes
installed in it. Failure to do so can cause the splicer to
damage, resulting in fire,
electric shock or malfunction.
28. If the heat shrink oven keeps running for a prolonged time, the surrounding parts
may become hot. Pay attention to the heat particularly in a high temperature
environment and use protective gloves as needed.
29. The supplied alcohol dispenser is not an airtight container. Pour alcohol into an
airtight container before transportation, so it does not spill out.
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug/unplug the power cord or remove the
battery pack with wet hands.
2. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. Failure to do so can
cause damage to the power cord, resulting in fire, electric shock or malfunction.
3. Before charging the battery pack, make sure that the pins of the battery charge cord
are not bent or broken. Using the battery charge cord with a bent or broken pin can
cause internal short circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock.
4. In case AC power supply cord is damaged, replace with approved cord with
appropriate voltage and current rating.

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<Handling of battery pack>
1. Do not burn the battery pack or throw it into a fire. Doing so can
cause heat
generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not place the battery pack in microwave ovens and high-pressure containers.
3. Do not let water or sea water wet or soak the battery pack. Safety and protective
devices to prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged,
excessive current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat
generation, bursting and fire.
4. Do not throw or impact the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to prevent
danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive current
flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting
and fire.
5. Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike the battery pack with a hammer, or
step on the battery pack. Doing so can cause internal short circuit, heat generation,
bursting and fire.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack
. Safety and protective devices to
prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive
current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery
pack, heat generation, bursting and fire.
7.
Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the
battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can
cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
8. Do not solder any lead wires directly to the battery pack. Do not directly connect the
positive and negative terminals with a conductive material such as a wire. Do not
carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or other
Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive current
flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery, heat generation, bursting and
fire.
9. Only use a specified battery charger. Failure to do so can cause the battery to be
overcharged or excessive current flow can
cause abnormal chemical reaction in
battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
10. Use the
battery pack only for the application for which it was designed. Failure to do
so will result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Also excessive
current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery
pack heat generation, bursting and fire.

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[Caution]
<Transportation and storage>
1.This product is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified
carrying case to protect the splicer from excessive shock or impact.
2. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this
manual. Failure to do so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in
fire or electric shock.
3. Do not store an
y items other than the product, package contents and optional
accessories in the carrying case. Overloading the case can cause
damage to the
body of the carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.
4. Do not throw or fall the carrying case. Doing so can cause damage to the body of the
carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.
5.
Do not use a carrying case where there is a visible sign of damage and screw
looseness.
6. Do not store the hand strap in the windshield. It causes damage to the machine.
7. Do not carry the machine grabbing the hood or the monitor.
8. Do not brandish the machine with the hand strap, and brandish neither AC adapter
nor the power cord. There are fear of machine damage and the injury.
9. Do not use the machine with the lid of the battery pack slot opened.
10. When shipping this product, inform the transport company that this product contains
the lithium-Ion battery. Follow the direction of the transport company.
11.Before carrying the case, make sure that there is no visible sign
of damage and
screw looseness on the handle and latch. If the case with damage and screw
looseness is carried,
it could drop down, causing personal injury or splicer
malfunction.
12. Before picking up the case, ensure that the latch is completely locked. Carrying the
case with the latch unlocked can cause the case to fall open and result in personal
injury or splicer malfunction due to heavy impact.
13. Be careful that your fingers not to be caught in the hinge part and the lid when you
open and shut the case.
14. Confirm the work table of the carrying case is surely fixed to the case when you
carry it.
15. Do not modify the handle, strap or strap attachment points. Only use the carrying
strap supplied by us.
16. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion
splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer
malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
17. If you are not going to use the splicer, remove the ba
ttery pack from the splicer.
Failure to do so will shorten a battery life.
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. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any
maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can
cause fire.
19. The monitor, the hood, and the heater clamping, etc. do the opening and shutting
operation. Be careful of your fingers not to be caught.

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<Handling of optical fiber >
1. Never look into optical fibers or the end of an optical cable attached to the optical
output when the device is active. The laser radiation can seriously damage your
eyesight.
2. Wear safety glasses at all times for protection from glass fibers.
< Others >
1.
Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the
battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can
cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or
other Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive
current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation,
bursting and fire.
3. Do not use a dry cell battery and the batteries differing in capacity, type, and
manufacturer. Doing so can cause heat generation, bursting and fire.
4.The battery's optimum charging temperature range is 0 to 40˚C.
Under high
temperature conditions such as in direct sunlight or near a fire, safety and protective
devices to prevent danger which are built in the battery
pack will be activated,
resulting in failure of charging. Or if these devices are damaged, excessive current
flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery pack, heat
generation, bursting and fire. Avoid charging the battery
pack at extremely low
temperature (below 0˚C). Failure to do so may lead to deterioration in performance
and battery leakage.
5. Always turn off the power to the splicer after use. Failure to do so can cause the
battery to be over discharged and deteriorated in performance.
6. In the event the fluid inside the battery leaks, take extremely care not to expose it to
your eyes and skin. If it does, immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water
enough from the tap and consult a doctor urgently.
7. Unplug
the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any
maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can
cause fire.
8. Pay attention not to drop the battery pack when installing and removing it. Dropping
the battery pack can cause personal injury.
1. Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,
screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.
2. Do not press strongly the touch screen with a sharp object.
3. Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature, such as in strong direct
sunlight, and in cars during hot weather. This can cause deterioration of the battery.
4. Do not press the liquid crystal display with force or the display may fail.
5. Take care to keep spliced fiber straight. Do not flex it back and forth. Doing so can
cause the spliced fiber to be broken, resulting in loss of the long term reliability of the
fiber.
6. Do not use a canned air for cleaning. Chemical reaction may deteriorate the lens,
resulting in a loss of splicing capability.
<Battery handling and charging>

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7. Check the voltage of AC power before use. If voltage or frequency beyond the range
stated flows in the AC adapter, a safety and protective device to prevent danger is
activated and the AC adapter will stop. In that case, a new AC adapter should be
purchased. Please contact our qualified service personnel.
8. Charge the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may
lead to deterioration in performance.
*Battery pack’s required temperature range: 0°C ~ +40°C
9. Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it.
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0. The battery pack is consumables. Repeated charging and discharging decreases
battery life.
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1. Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may
lead to deterioration in performance.
*Battery pack storage temperature range: -
20°C ~ +50°C (if stored for less than 1
months) -20°C ~ +40°C (if stored for less than 3 months) -20°C ~ +20°C (if stored for
less than 1 year)
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2. Charge the battery pack fully before storing it for a prolonged period.
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3. Even if you are not going to use the battery pack for a prolonged period, charge it
once every 6 months.
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4.
If you are getting fewer than splice cycles per fully charged battery, consider
replacing the battery pack by a new one.
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. When disposing of the battery pack, contact our qualified service personnel or follow
the local regulations.
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6. Although bright s
pots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine
defect.
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7. We recommend your splicer to be annually over-hauled to keep it in good condition.
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8. Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.
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Turn off the splicer before maintenance work. Failure to do so can cause electric
shock.
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. Be sure to remove moisture, alcohol or dust on the heater element with a dry cotton
swab.
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1. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-
10). Failure to do so can cause the
splicer to malfunction.
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2. Do not clean the electrode. Doing so can cause unstable arcing performance.
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3.
Storing and transporting the splicer with the battery pack installed can cause the
battery pack to be damaged or deteriorated
, resulting in fire. Remove the battery
pack from the splicer before storage.
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4. Transporting the splicer with fiber holders loaded can cause the V-grooves or clamps
to be damaged, resulting in the failure of splice. Remove the fiber holders from the
splicer before storage.
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5. Ensure that the strap should be completely secured.
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6. Whenever you use the strap rings, be sure to hold the splicer with your hand. Failure
to do so can cause the splicer to turn over and accessories such as fiber holder will
drop.
27. If you don’t use the strap, hold and carry the splicer with both hands securely.

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The European Union has enacted a Di
rective 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is
applicable in the
European Union member states. The crossed out
wheelie bin symbol found on our products indicates that it should not be
disposed of together with household waste.
To prevent possible harm to human health and the environment, waste
electrical equipment must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process.
For further information on how to dispose of the product correctly, please
contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste
disposal in your area.
WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC)
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
The T-400S optical fusion splicer is RoHS-compliant.
IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION
WARNING:
This product is sold for the use in a limited sales area and the sale, resale, transfer,
lease or otherwise of this product to the other regions is prohibited, except written
consent of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.
YOU NEED TO AGREE ABOUT A SOFTWARE LICENCE AND REGION LIMITATION
BEFORE USE.
Reference of Sales Area and Sumitomo Sales & Service Representatives:
Sales Area
Sumitomo Sales and Service Representatives
North America
SEL
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.
Europe, Middle east,
Africa (EMEA),UK
SEEL
Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd.
China
SEA
Sumitomo Electric Asia, Ltd.
SEAC
Sumiden Asia(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Thai, Vietnam
SET
Sumitomo Electric(Thailand) Limited
Indonesia, Singapore
SEAP
Sumitomo Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
India, South Asia
SETI
SEI Trading India Pvt. Ltd.
Philippines
SEPI
SEI (Philippines) Incorporated
Japan
SEI
Sumitomo Electric Industries ,Ltd.
Other sales area and authorized sales and service agencies may be provided
according to the country, area and trading conditions. Refer to the information
which appears on the splicer screen.

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IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE
This product and/or the use of this product are/is covered by one or more of the
following Patents of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.:
Australia
Design No(s).:
314929; 329420
Canada
Design No(s).:
120205; 133128
China P. Rep.
Patent No(s).:
98109577.1; 200780001246.9
Design No(s).:
200730144402.X; 200930286514.8
Europe
Design No(s).:
000712583-0001; 001183206-0001
Germany
Patent No(s).:
0880039;
Italy
Patent No(s).:
1355177;
Sweden
Patent No(s).:
0880039;
United Kingdom
Patent No(s).:
0880039;
India
Design No(s).:
209372; 225957
Japan
Patent No(s).:
3065271; 3119822; 3952822; 4032960;
4196972; 4305468; 4613796
Design No(s).:
1311936; 1382022
Malaysia
Design No(s).:
MY07-00454-0101; MY09-01316-0101
Singapore
Design No(s).:
D2007/402/A; D2009/1085/Z
South Korea
Design No(s).:
30-0472617; 30-0594853
Taiwan
Design No(s).:
D122221; D140150
United States
Patent No(s).:
6,206,583;
7,546,020
Design No(s).:
D578,072; D628,462S

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IMPORTANT : T-400S SOFTWARE USER LICENSE
ATTENTION : The software installed in the T-400S
SPLICER (“this software”) is the property of
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. The usage of this software is granted by a license.
CAREFULLY READ AND THIS LICENSE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
The copyright and all other rights to this software, its documentation and the writings concerning this
software (“the writings”), which contain CD-ROM, operation manual, guiding document, data tables,
command lists, writing information (photos, images, drawing, text) on appended other printed
materials, shall remain with SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. By commencing the use of
this software, you acknowledge that you have read the following license and indicate that you agree to
its terms. In case of disagreement, contact SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. or our product
supplier.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Copyright © 2014 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved.
This license is the entire agreement between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and you.
1. LICENSE
The following restricted rights are granted. YOU MAY :
a) use on a splicer in which this software is installed.
b) create or distribute a construction manual based on the writings on condition that you clarify
their source.
c) create an execution report of construction based on displayed information, and the writings.
d) create a document (manual or execution report) concerning the maintenance of the splicer in
which this software is installed or control its splice-quality upon displayed information and the
writings.
e) make one copy of the writings for archival or backup purpose.
2. RESTRICTIONS
The following act is forbidden on this license, except our prior written consent. YOU MAY NOT :
1) sell, distribute, rent, lease, transfer, or disclose the whole or part of the writings to the public or
unidentified parties and transfer, disclose or display the electrical format of the writings through
online media.
2) make copy of the writings except as permitted in this license.
3) reverse engineer, decom
pile, disassemble this software and analyze, modify or merge the
program.
3. CONTRACTING PARTIES
If you rent, lease, transfer, or resell the splicer, in which this software is installed, to a corporation or
other entity, then this agreement is formed by and between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES,
LTD. and such entity. You shall be liable for such entity to agree to the same all conditions of this
license.
4. TERM AND TERMINATION
This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated. You may terminate the agreement at
anytime by stopping the use of the splicer in which this software is installed. If you fail to comply
with any of the provision of this license, your license will be automatically terminated. Upon
termination, you shall transfer the writings to the owner of splicer (In the case that you transfer the
splicer to other corporation or entity) or return them to us, otherwise erase or destroy them by
appropriate means. You shall forever hold in confidence all trade secrets brought by this license.
Further you agree not to disclose to any third party.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and our supplier shall not be liable for consequential,
incidental or accidental damages in connection with this software or this agreement and whether
this software shall meet your special requirements, special efforts or special method beyond the
range described in the operation manual concerning this software.
6. GENERAL
If any provision of this agreement is declared by the court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from
the agreement and the other
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION
IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE
IMPORTANT: T-400S SOFTWARE USER LICENSE
Table of contents
1. General ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Product overview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Optical fiber requirement •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Features overview ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Standard package •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Optional accessories •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Consumables ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Structure ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Fusion splicer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Keypad ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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V-grooves, electrodes, other components ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Heat shrink oven ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Connector panel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Caution label •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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2. Splice / Protection •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-1
Preparing power supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-2
AC operation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-2
Battery operation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-3
Battery charging •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-4
DC operation (car battery) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-5
Precautions for battery pack ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-5
Operating procedures •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-6
Turning on the T-400S ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-6
Initial screen ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-7
Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-8
Cleaving the fiber ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-9
Inserting fibers into the splicer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-11
Arc test ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-12
Arc test procedure •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-12
Fiber preparation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-14
Starting the automatic splice ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-15
Splice protection •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-19
Drop cable splicing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-21
Applicable cable •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-21
Required items •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-21
Removing cable sheath ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-21
Fiber preparation (FC5-S is available) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-23
Inserting the fiber into the splicer •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-24
Splice protection •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2-25

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without notice and may therefore not coincide with the contents of this manual. E&OE
3. Daily cleaning and checking up ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-1
Cleaning ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-1
Names of components •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-1
Cleaning V-grooves •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-2
Cleaning LEDs •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-2
Cleaning bare fiber pads •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-3
Cleaning heat shrink oven •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-4
Replacing electrodes ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-4
Electrode replacement procedures ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-5
Packing and storage instructions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3-7
4. Functions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-1
Splice and heater program settings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-1
Function settings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-10
Splice data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-14
Maintenance settings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-15
Software download via internet •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-16
Login function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4-16
5. Other convenient functions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-1
Multi clamp •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-1
Fiber holder operation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-2
Auto start ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-3
Tripod fixing screws •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-3
Restoring factory default settings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-4
Dual purpose clamping system of heat shrink oven••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5-5
6. Administrator mode••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
6-1
Accessing administrator menu
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6-1
Changing administrator passcode
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6-2
Security
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6-3
Administrator menu details
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6-6
Copying splice program/heater program••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
6-13
Registering(showing) / de-registering(hiding) splice program
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6-14
7. Troubleshooting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-1
Arc problems •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-1
Fiber breaking ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-1
Splicer does not power up •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-1
Warranty and repair service •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-2
Error message list ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-3
T-400S
Specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7-4

1-1
1. General
Thank you very much for purchasing the T-400S Fusion Splicer (hereinafter called “the
T-400S”).
The T-400S automatically pre-inspects and aligns a pair of optical single fibers with
equipped microscopes, and then fuses them together with heat from an electric arc to
form a low-loss splice. A protection sleeve is applied over the bare glass and cured in
the built-in heat shrink oven.
Before using the T-400S, read all instructions completely.
Read this manual carefully in its entirety to fully understand
machine capabilities. Save this manual in a location in which you
can easily get to see.
Product overview
The T-400S can splice the following optical fiber types.
Material Silica glass
Profile types SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651),
DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655, G.656),
BIF (ITU-T G.657)
Fiber diameter 125μm
Fiber coating diameter 250μm-3mm by multi clamp
Fiber count Single fiber
Cleave length *15 - 16mm *2
The T-400S key features are:
• Auto start (For more information, refer to page 5-3.)
In addition to the function that automatically starts the splicing process when the
hood is closed, the function that automatically starts the heating cycle when fiber is
placed into the heat shrink oven is provided.
• Fully automatic splice mode (Auto mode)
Automatic arc calibration (For more information, refer to page 2-12.)
T-400S analyzes the arc and has the function to calibrate the arc condition
automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usually in the Auto
mode.
・ECO Mode
Power consumption can be reduced by changing monitor brightness and heat
shrink oven time. The splice cycle per battery in ECO mode can also be greater
than in normal mode.
Optical fiber requirement
Features overview
Caution
*1 The applicable fiber protection sleeves vary depending on the cleave length.
*2 Over 250μm coating diameter with the length of less than 8mm require fiber holder operation.

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No. Description Part number Quantity
1 Fusion splicer T-400S T-400S 1 pc
2 AC adapter ADC-15 1 pc
3 Power cord PC-AC＜X＞*1 -2P 1 pc
4 Battery pack BU-15 1 pc
5 Quick reference guide*2OME1624008 1 pc
6 Carrying case CC-15 1 pc
Here is an example of T-400S standard package.
Package contents (example)
The above package is an example.
The package contents vary depending on the customers’ requests.
Standard package
*Sold separately
Carrying
case
Jacket remover
(Optional*)
Fiber holders
(Optional*)
Power cord
AC adapter
T-400S
(Including
battery pack)
Fiber cleaver
(Optional*)
Battery pack
Cooling tray
(Optional*)
*1 ::X = 2(USA), 3(EU), 5(UK/HK), 6(AUS), 8(CHINA), 9(INDIA)
*2: The latest version is provided.
Quick reference
guide

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Optional accessories
The following optional accessories are provided for the T-400S. For further details, please
contact our sales personnel.
Part name Part No. Description Quantity
<Optional accessories for main unit>
Battery pack BU-15 Li-ion battery for T-400S(10.8V, 35.64Wh) 1 pc
Car battery cable PC-V25 Plugged into a car’s cigarette light jack to
supply power to splicer
1 pc
AC adapter ADC-15 AC adapter for T-400S 1 pc
Fiber holders
FHS-025 For 0.25mm coated fiber 1 pair
FHS-09 For 0.9mm coated fiber 1 pair
FHS-05 For 0.5mm coated fiber 1 pair
FHS-025/LB5 For 0.9mm loose buffered single fiber 1 pair
FHS-SOC For other brands’ Splice on connector stabs 1 pc
FHD-1 For drop and in door cable 1 pair
Cooling tray FCT-15 Cooling tray for T-400S 1 pc
Work table WT-15 Handy table with neck strap 1 set
USB cable USB 2.0 cable Housing dimensions 8mm x 4.8mm 1 pc
<Tools>
Fiber cleaver
FC-5S Applicable coating diameter: 250 - 900μm
Applicable fiber diameter: 125μm
Replacement blade for FC-6R and FC-8R:
FCP-20BL(7R)
Replacement blade for FC-5S and FC-6:
FCP-20BL
1 pc
FC-8R-FC 1 pc
FC-8R-F 1 pc
FC-6S(-C) 1 pc
FC-6RS(-C) 1 pc
FC-6S-5C 1 pc
Jacket remover
JR-M03 Jacket remover for single fiber 1 pc
JR-25 Jacket remover for single fiber 1 pc
JR-26-D Remover for drop cable splicing 1 pc
Dispenser HR-3 Dispenser for alcohol 1 pc
V-groove cleaning brush VGT-2 Brush for cleaning V-groove 1 pc
Loose tube cutter LTC-01 ―1 pc

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• Regarding standard equipment, consumables, or optional accessories, please order
the new item you need with the item description and part number to our sales
personnel.
• For repair, please read “Warranty and repair service” at page 7-2 and contact our
maintenance service center.
Consumables
Fiber protection sleeves, electrodes and battery pack are consumables. Please place an
order if you need any.
Part name Part No. Description Quantity
Fiber protection
sleeves
FPS-1 For single fiber φ0.25mm~0.9mm
Length 60mm, Cleave length ≤16mm 50 pcs/pack
FPS-61-2.6 For single fiber φ0.25mm~0.9mm
Length 61mm, Cleave length ≤16mm 100 pcs/pack
FPS-40 For single fiber φ0.25mm~0.9mm
Length 40mm, Cleave length ≤10mm 50 pcs/pack
Fiber protection
sleeve for cable
sheath FPS-D60 For drop cable, small-sized indoor cable
Length 60mm, Cleave length ≤10mm 25 pcs/pack
Electrodes ER-10
These parts degrade with time and
usage and cannot be recycled. New
parts as a replacement should be
purchased.
1 pair
Battery pack BU-15 1 pc

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Structure
Fusion splicer
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3
4
6
7
Heat shrink oven
Used to heat and shrink fiber
protection sleeves.
Connector panel
Protects DC input connector and
USB connectors from foreign objects
such as dust.
Battery cover
Protects a battery from foreign
objects such as dust.
Threaded female screw
Adedicated working tray or tripod can
be secured with the screw.
Main body
T-400S fusion splicer
Keypad
Keys are used to turn on/off the power,
perform a splice and heat shrink
protection, and setup functions.
Monitor
Displays fiber image, splice data and
menu.
Hood
Provides protection from the
environment.
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7
8
2
4
5
6
3
1
8

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Heat shrink oven key/LED
Starts the heat shrink oven
process.
The LED illuminates while the
process is in progress and the
oven is heated up.
Power key/LED
Switches ON/OFF the splicer.
The LED illuminates during
power on.
Function keys
Correspond to the icons
located on the left upper
corner of the screen and are
pressed to use the function
being displayed.
RESET key
Cancels the splicing process
and goes back to a previous
step.
SET key
Starts the splicing process and
advances to a next step.
The keys are provided on the top of the splicer.
The Function keys
correspond to the
icons located on the
left upper corner of
the screen.
The left-hand keys are sometimes
used to move the cursor “ ” up and
down, and to left and right. key is
pressed to enter the selected item.
Caution
Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,
screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.
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V-grooves, electrodes, other components
V-grooves
Keep bare fibers aligned.
Fiber coating clamp
Holds fiber coating.
Electrodes
Arc is generated between the
electrodes.
Electrode cover plate
Holds the electrode seated into
the retaining groove.
Microscope objective lens
Fiber is observed with the lens.
LED for fiber observation
Illuminates the fiber and make an
image on the microscope.
Bare fiber pads
Hold fibers seated into the
V-grooves. Normally they are
attached to the hood.
V-groove illumination
Illuminates the V-groove. Lit
when the hood is opened.
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