UCL SWIFT ILSINTECH K33A Guide

OWNERS MANUAL
& USER GUIDE
K33A
ALL IN ONE FUSION SPLICER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
K33A User Manual
For Your Safety & Product Safety Warnings
K33A Specifications
General Specifications
K33A Components
Standard Items
Optional Items
K33A Product Description
Function Buttons
K33A Parts
K33A Auto Stripper
K33A Thermal Stripper Specifications
K33A Thermal Stripper Parts
Fiber Stripper Use and Operation
K33A Cleaning Station
K33A Cleaver
K33A Fiber Cleaver Operation
K33A Blade Replacement & Adjustment
Handling and Storage
K33A Sleeve Heater
Specifications
K33A Heater Parts
K33A Sleeve Heater Operation
K33A Operation
Supplying power to the Swift K33A
Insert and Detach the Battery
How to Charge the Battery
How to check remaining battery capacity
K33A General Use and Overview
Power On The K33A
Installing the sleeve loader/cooling tray
Setting a shrink sleeve onto the fiber cable
Optical fiber cleaning and stripping
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Cleaving the Fiber
Splicing the Cleaved Fibers
Fiber Splicing Process and LCD Display Values
K33A Sleeve Heater Use
Transferring the Fused Fiber into the Sleeve Heater
Heating the Protection Sleeve
K33A Maintenance and Cleaning
V-Groove cleaning
Pusher Block cleaning
Cleaning the Cleaver
Regular Cleaning and Inspection
Optical Lens cleaning
Blade Replacement and Blade Mode (Rotating/Locking) Blade Change
Blade Replacement
Rotating / Locking The Cleaver Blade
Electrode replacement
K33A Menu Settings
Splice
Heater
Auto Stripper
History
Option
Calibration
Electrode
Setting
Information
Popup Menu
Programming the Heater Popup Buttons
Delete a Heater Mode Setting from A Popup Button
Splice Mode Settings
Preset Splice Modes
Splice Mode Abbreviations and Definitions
Select A Splice Mode To Use on the K33A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT’D
Delete a Splice Mode Setting
Create a New Splice Mode Setting
Replace A Splice Mode Setting
Edit A Splice Mode Setting
Splice Mode Parameter Definitions and Editable Mode Status Chart
Sleeve Heater Settings and Adjustments
Preset Heater Settings and Descriptions
Programming A Heater Setting
Delete a Heater Setting
Replace a Heater Setting
Create a New Heater Mode Setting
Edit a Heater Setting Mode
Thermal Stripper Menu
Selecting a Thermal Stripper Setting
Delete a Thermal Stripper Setting
Replace a Thermal Stripper Setting
Create a New Thermal Stripper Setting
Edit a Thermal Stripper Setting
History Menu
Display Memory
Clear Menu
Option Menu Settings
Default Settings Menu
Menu Lock
Assign a Password
Calibration Menu
Arc Calibration
Diagnostic Test
Motor Drive Testing
Motor calibration
Electrode Menu
Electrode Stabilize
Electrode Replace
Electrode Caution
Electrode Used
Setting Menu
Language
Date
Power Save
Monitor
Splicer
Volume
LCD Brightness
Information
Maintenance Info
Sensor
Version
HELP
Error Messages
Too Dirty Fiber
Too Long Fiber
Fiber Over Angle
Splice Loss is Too High
Optical Fiber is Thin
Optical Fiber is Thick
Core Bubble Error
Cleave Angle Error
Trouble Shooting Your K33A
Splice Loss is Too High
Bad Electrodes
Improper Arc Discharge or Arc Discharge Time
Inappropriate Splice Mode
K33A Does Not Work Properly
The Error Message of “Too Long Fiber” Appears Repeatedly
Frequently Asked Questions
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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K33A USER MANUAL
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The Swift K33A All in One core Align fusion splicer is designed for use both outdoors and
indoors providing thermal stripping, cleaning, cleaving, fusion splicing and heat shrinking
all with one easy to use tool. We strongly recommend users to read this manual carefully
prior to operating the Swift K33A in order to prevent any accident or breakdown due to
improper handling. Misuse of this device may cause injury or damage not covered by the
warranty. This user manual provides all the necessary information to ensure splicing safely.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL WITH THE DEVICE AT ALL TIMES.
UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd is not liable for any personal injury, any physical loss and damage to the
device caused by inappropriate use or unauthorized modification of the equipment.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
Please, turn off the Swift K33A and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter
inlet or the wall socket immediately and contact UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd.
If any of following incidents occurs while operating:
— Fumes, odor, noise or overheating.
— Liquid or foreign substances fall into the device.
— The splicer is dropped or damaged.
Only use the supplied power cord with the Swift K33A. Using an improper AC power cord
may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
DO NOT touch the electrodes when the Swift K33A is powered on. The high voltage and
temperature generated by electrodes may cause electric shock or injury.
When connecting the supplied AC power cord to the battery check to ensure no dust or
foreign substance is on the AC plugs before connecting it. Unsafe connection may cause
fumes, fire or damage to the Swift K33A and result in serious personal injury or death.
Apply correct voltage. The correct input AC power to the adapter is AC 100- 240V and
50-60Hz. Abnormally high AC output voltage or irregular frequencies generated by AC
generators can cause damage to the battery and/or the K33A. Please measure the AC
output voltage with a circuit tester. Abnormal high voltage and frequencies may result
in serious electric shock, injury, death or damage to the equipment, it is important that
regularly check the generator before use. DO NOT excessively pull, amend, misuse or apply
heat to the AC power cable. Using a damaged power cable may result in fire or personal
injury. Connect 3-prong AC power cord. DO NOT use 2-prong, cable and plug.
DO NOT touch the AC plugs, AC power cable or the Swift K33A with wet hands. It may
cause an electric shock.
DO NOT disassemble the AC adapter, battery or the Swift K33A. Any modification may
cause fire, electric shock or personal injury and void the warranty.
When using the battery, follow instructions below:
— Using battery other than in the package or provided by UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd may
cause fumes, damage to the device, burn, serious injury or even death.
— DO NOT throw the battery into fire or an incinerator.
— DO NOT charge the battery near a flame.
—DO NOT apply excessive shock to the battery.
— If the battery is not fully charged or the green LED is not turned on in about two
hours, stop charging immediately and contact UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd. DO NOT put
anything on the AC adapter while charging.
Use the supplied AC adapter (F1-1) at all times. DO NOT use other type of AC power
cord and the battery. Excessive electric current may cause damage to the machine and
personal injury.
DO NOT run the Swift K33A near flammable liquid or explosive gas storage. The electric arc
of the Swift K33A may cause fire or explosion.
DO NOT clean the Swift K33A using compressed air or gas.
Please check the shoulder belt before transporting. Transporting the case with a damaged
shoulder belt may cause the damage of the Swift K33A and possibly personal injury.
Make sure to wear protective glasses while splicing with the K33A at all times. If the fiber
fragments come into contact with the eyes or skin, it can be extremely dangerous.
DO NOT operate the Swift K33A at a high temperature or near heat, otherwise personal
injury or damage to the device may occur.
|EXTREMELY HOT
|DO NOT SPRAY FREON GAS
|CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE

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DO NOT touch the sleeve heater or the sleeve during or immediately after heating them.
The hot surface may cause skin burn.
DO NOT place the Swift K33A in an unstable or unbalanced position. The machine may fall,
causing injury or damage to the Swift K33A.
The Swift K33A is precisely adjusted and aligned. DO NOT allow the unit to receive a strong
impact. Use supplied carrying case for its transportation and storage. The carrying case
protects the Swift K33A from damage, moisture, shake and shock during storage and
transportation.
Replace the electrodes in a timely manner and maintain them as instructed below:
— Use only the device specific electrode.
— Place a new electrode in the correct position.
— Replace the electrodes as a pair.
Failure to comply with above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge, resulting in
damage to the machine or degradation in splicing performance.
DO NOT chemicals other than ethyl-alcohol (96% or greater) to clean the objective lenses,
V-groove, V-block, LCD monitor and body of the Swift K33A. Use of other solutions can
cause blurring, discoloration, damage resulting in a degradation of performance and
require factory service or repair. The Swift K33A requires no lubrication. Oil or grease may
degrade its performance and damage the equipment.
DO NOT store the Swift K33A in a place where temperature or humidity is high. Damage
to the machine may occur.
Repair and maintenance of the Swift K33A should be performed by a factory trained
technician. Discuss with UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd to use the service.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS (CONT’D) K33A SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Fiber alignment IPAAS Core Alignment
Applicable fibers SM(G.652), MM(G.651), DS(G.653), NZDS(G.655), SM(G.657
A1, A2/B2, B3), SM(G.654E)
Fiber count Single fiber
Applicable fiber dimensions Cladding diameter: 80~150 um ,
Coating diameter: 100 um – 3mm
Fiber cleave length 250 um: 5~16mm, 900 um: 8~16mm
Splicing modes Splice mode: 300, Heat mode: 50
Average splice Loss SM: 0.02dB, MM: 0.01dB, DS: 0.04dB, NZDS: 0.04dB
Return loss > 60dB (Typical)
Splicing time Typical 6 sec. (Quick Mode)
Splice loss estimate Available
Sleeve heating time 9 sec (IS-45 Sleeve, IS-45 mode), 13 sec (IS-60 Sleeve,
IS-60 mode)
Applicable protection sleeve 32mm, 40mm, 60mm (Fiber) / 28mm or 32mm
(Connector)
Storage of splice result 10,000 results to be stored in the internal memory.
(Image 10,000 results). External SDHC Memory slot
Tension test 1.96N ~ 2.25N
Operating conditions
Altitude: 0~5,000m above sea level,
Temperature: -10oC~50oC, Humidity: 0~95%,
Wind: 15m/s, Non-condensing, Dust proof, Waterproof,
Shock proof
Storage conditions Temperature: -40oC~80oC, Humidity: 0~95%
Dimensions 136(W) x 215(L) x 137(H)mm (Excluding bumper)
Weight 2.45kg (Including battery)

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Viewing method and display Two CMOS cameras and 5.0-inch color LCD monitor with
Electrostatic touch screen
Fiber view and magnification X/Y: 200X, Max 400X
Power supply 100 ~ 240V AC
Battery life with heat-shrink Typical 230 cycles (6000mAh)
Electrode life Typical 18,000 splices
Terminals USB
K33A COMPONENTS
STANDARD ITEMS
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. QUANTITY
Arc Fusion Splicer SWIFT K33A 1
User guide CD — 1
Spare electrode EI-23 1 pair
Cooling Tray — 1
Transporting Case Hard Case 1
Battery K3360(6000mAh) 1
AC Adapter 100-240V 1
Toolbox — 1
OPTIONAL ITEMS
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
Battery K3360(6000mAh)
Cleaver Blade BI-07
Electrode EI-23
External Power DC 12V (available for car cigar jack)
Sleeve S-160 (60mm), S-140 (40mm)
Sleeve Clamp —
Sleeve Loader (2ea) —
Optical Fiber Holder HS-250, HS-900, HS-2.5F, HS-IN, HS-SC/FC, HS-ILC, HS-ST,
LS-900(Loose tube)
SOC Connector SC, LC, FC, ST (refer to FTTx solution catalogue)

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FUNCTION BUTTON
BUTTON DESCRIPTION
To turn the power on/off-press button for about 1 second.
Press for about 1 second in POWER ON status, the LCD
monitor turns off. Unit will power down after 2~3 seconds.
Press once to enter the main menu screen.
Press To initiate splicing of aligned fibers in the splicing
chamber.
Return to the previous menu screen.
To activate the sleeve heater.
To supply power to the Automatic Fiber Stripper heater.
K33A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
To turn the power on/off-press button for about 1 second.
Press for about 1 second in POWER ON status, the LCD
monitor turns off. Unit will power down after 2~3 seconds.
Press once to enter the main menu screen.
Press To initiate splicing of aligned fibers in the splicing
chamber.
Return to the previous menu screen.
To activate the sleeve heater.
To supply power to the Automatic Fiber Stripper heater.
K33A PART NAMES
Sleeve Heater
Cleaver
Thermal Stripper
Cleaning Station
Windshield Cover
LCD Touch Screen Display
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Data Sync Port/Power Port
Battery Release Button
Battery Indicator Display
Reset/ESC
Set/Fuse Button
Power On/Off Indicator
On/Off Button
Heat On/Off
Indicator
Heat
Button
Thermal Stripper On/Off Indicator Thermal Stripper On/Off Button
K33A AUTO STRIPPER
Heat Cover 1
Heater H-Connector Block
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicable Fiber Diameter 125um
Applicable Cable Diameter 250um, 900um
Strip Length Max 28.0mm
Heating Time 0~15 sec
Heat Temp. Range 60oC~150oC
(HEATING TYPE)
Tensile Force after Stripping 4kgf
Swift K33A automatic fiber stripper automatically carries out an accurate stripping of the
coating of single- and multi-mode fibers. Featuring excellent tensile force of fiber, the
automatic stripper strips up to 28.0mm in length without damaging the surface of fiber.
Read the user manual sufficiently to maintain the best performance of the unit.
K33A THERMAL STRIPPER SPECIFICATIONS
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K33A THERMAL STRIPPER PART NAMES
Blade Heater Cover
Slide Base
Heater
Slider Cover
PARTS VIEW
CONTROL PANEL
FRONT VIEW
FIBER STRIPPER USE AND OPERATION
Turn on the thermal stripper and open and close the doors to warm up the unit and test
its functionality.
Place fiber into the holder as shown below pictures. The minimum stripping length
should be longer than 25mm.
900um Fiber
Mount the holder containing the fiber onto the slider and close slide cover.
900um Fiber
Once the thermal stripper covers are closed the fiber is heated up to the user selected
setting and the coating is stripped as the left side fiber sled slides away from the fixed
stripper base leaving the removed fiber jacket debris under the right side of the thermal
stripper on the stripper plate.
When stripping is completed, open the slider cover and remove the holder containing the
stripped fiber prior to opening the heater cover door as opening the heater cover door will
return the slider base to its original position.
Open the right-side heater cover door and remove any remaining coating residue from
thermal stripper surface and clean the blade areas using a soft brush for next operation.
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The cleaning dispenser in the Swift K33A has limited capacity and should be removed for
filling to prevent spills onto the K33A which can cause damage or injury.
Remove the fluid reservoir prior to filling to avoid overfilling and spilling solution on
unit. Keep the K33A in a clean condition at all times as many of splicing issues are
caused by dust or moisture.
Store the K33A at room temperature for consistent performance. Store the K33A in its
toolbox to protect it during transport and handling when not in use. Never use organic
solvents such as acetone except alcohol to clean rubber part of the equipment.
To clean place a clean fiber cleaning wipe on top of the dispenser and press down on the
alcohol dispenser pump 2 or 3 times. as shown in the picture below.
At this time be sure to completely cover the two holes on top of the dispenser to avoid
splashing the alcohol onto the K33A splicer body.
If no alcohol is discharged, remove the dispenser, open cap and refill the dispenser. Add
alcohol after completely removing it from the Swift K33A body by pulling upward. It is
connected to the body by magnets.
K33A CLEANING STATION
Cleaning Dispenser
Sealing Cup
Cleaning Dispenser
Cap
Pump
Cup?
Seal?
ASSEMBLED DISASSEMBLED
Be sure to use an approved fiber cleaning solution as recommended by the fiber
manufacturer.
The cleaver is designed to cleave the fiber at a 90-degree angle. For the best results be
sure to use the following guidelines.
The coating of fiber needs be completely removed the fiber cleaned with fiber cleaning
solution. The fiber shall be properly placed in the holder or fiber clamp upon cleaving.
The physical condition and height of the cleaver blade shall be adequately maintained.
K33A CLEAVER
Cover
Clamp
Slider
Blade
Cleaver Body
Battery?
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K33A FIBER CLEAVER OPERATION
Open cover and set the holder containing stripped fiber into the cleaving position. Be sure
the fiber is properly placed perpendicular to the clever blade and it is laying over the chip
collection box located at the right side of the body.
Press the cover to cleave the fiber and push the button on the self-rotating blade cleaver.
Open the cover and check the result.
Take out the cut fiber and holder. Be careful not to contaminate the fiber with dust or
foreign substance. The fiber shards are collected in the slide-type chip-box placed at the
side of Swift K33A body. Be sure to get the shard into the collection box, if it does not fall in
automatically use tweezers to put it in the collection box.
K33A BLADE REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT
Remove worn out blade by unscrewing fixing bolts as shown below picture. At this time,
move the slide part to the left-hand side.
Install new blade in the reverse manner of removing. (Two blades as a pair at top and bottom).
Make sure that both blades fit tightly in place in order to achieve a good strip result.
HANDLING & STORAGE
Use care in the handling and storage of parts including the cleaver blade and the heater
as they can affect the operation and use of the K33A.
Do not apply excessive weight or subject the K33A to extreme impact when handling
and transporting. Keep the K33A clean and free of dust and debris to ensure consistent
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The sleeve heater is designed to use heat to shrink a splice protector sleeve over the
exposed fiber splice to strengthen and protect it.
To ensure maximum reinforcement the following conditions must be met. Be sure to
select the correct heater setting for your application, either a shrink sleeve length or a
splice on connector type.
After completing the splice, the display screen will show the estimated loss. Open the
wind cover and wait for the tensile test to complete, 3 seconds of so and then remove the
splice or connector front he holders and visually inspect the splice results.
Next slide the shrink sleeve over the splice being sure to center it over the splice and place
the fiber with the shrink sleeve into the heater unit. Be sure to place the splice correctly
in the heater, failure to place the sleeve and fiber in the correct position can result in
incorrect heating and possible damage to the splice joint. Take note of the 40mm and
60mm marks in the heater for alignment. For splice on connectors (SOC’s) be sure to
remove the magnet from the right side of the heater and lay the SOC body on the right
side of the heater in alignment with the SOC markings on the heater.
When splicing, the heater cover cannot be left open, it must be in the fully closed position.
K33A SLEEVE HEATER
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicable Cable Diameter 250um, 900um, 2.0mm~3.0mm
Sleeve Length 32mm (standard)
Sleeving Timing 20~35 sec
Heat Temp. Range 130oC~200oC
(HEATING TYPE)
SPECIFICATIONS
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K33A HEATER PARTS
Keeping the K33A clean will ensure that it performs consistently, moisture, dust and
debris that accumulate on the K33A cab effect its performance. Store the K33A at
room temperature whenever possible. If the K33A is exposed to extreme temperatures
be sure to perform and arc calibration using Single Mode Fiber. Store the K33A in
its toolbox to protect it during transport and handling when not in use. Never use
organic solvents such as acetone to clean rubber parts of the equipment, use only
recommended cleaning solutions.
Left Heater Cover Door
Heater Channel
Right Heater Cover Door
Heater Top View
CONTROL PANEL

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Open the cover when cooling is completed and take out the reinforced fiber and place into
the cooler tray.
Use caution as completed heat shrink is hot and can cause injury if touched directly.
HANDLING & STORAGE
Be careful in using, handling or storing principal parts including blades, heater and splice
chamber as neglect can affect the performance of the K33A.
Do not apply unnecessarily weight or physical impact when handling the equipment and
always use the toolbox for transporting K33A.
Keep the principal parts of the equipment clean to ensure consistent performance.
As shown in the picture below, press the power button to start the K33A.
Set the sleeve tube over centered over the exposed newly spliced that needs to be
reinforced and place the fiber inside the heater. For a connector be sure to set the
connector o the right-most position so that sleeve tube rests in the heater floor.
Activate the heater after placing the fiber. The cooling fan will run to cool the tube 20
seconds after heater activation.
K33A SLEEVE HEATER OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL
SLEEVE HEATING OVEN
Sleeve Tube
Connector
250um Fiber
900um Fiber
Splice On Connector
Cooling Tray
Splice On Connector
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The Home screen is displayed as below. The user must choose the correct splice mode,
heater mode and stripper mode specific to the fiber type, shrink sleeve fiber size to ensure
an accurate splicing result. The basic information of the Swift K33A is displayed on the
initial page. Before splice, make sure the appropriate mode is selected.
SUPPLYING POWER TO THE SWIFT K33A
It is strongly recommended to use the AC adapter (F1-1) and battery (K3360) provided with
package. Using a battery other than provided may cause fumes, fire, and damage to the
device, personal injury and death.
INSERT & DETACH BATTERY
Insert the battery into the battery groove until it clicks. Remove the Battery by pressing
the battery release button and slide it out.
K33A OPERATION
Battery Status Indicator
Current Splice Mode Display
Current Heater Mode Display
Battery
The unit be powered off before removing the battery to avoid damage. Remove the
battery by releasing lock lever.
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Lock Lever
Battery Pack Status Display

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HOW TO CHECK REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY
Insert the battery into the battery groove until it clicks. Remove the Battery by pressing
the battery release button and slide it out.
Press to check the remaining battery capacity.
It is strongly recommended that the battery be charged once capacity falls to 10 % (1
bar). Below 10% of capacity could have an effect on splicer performance.
Plug the AC cord into a UL approved outlet and then connect the DC cord of the AC/
DC adapter to the DC jack of the battery. The LED turns to green when the charging is
completed. The battery includes the protection circuit that prevents full discharge and
full charge. The supply of power stops once the protection circuit is activated. In order to
deactivate the protection circuit and resume feeding power, wait about 10 seconds and
connect again the DC cord to the DC jack.
Swift K33A can be charged during operation because the floating charging method is
applied. The battery can be also charged with a 12V Cigar jack charger.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
Press to check the remaining battery capacity.
REMAINING BATTERY AMOUNT REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING %
MONITOR LED DISPLAY
5 Bars 5 LED 80~100%
4 Bars 4 LED 60~80%
3 Bars 3 LED 40~60%
2 Bars 2 LED 20~40%
1 Bar 1 LED 10%
No Bar 0 LED 5% or less
5 Bars 5 LED 80~100%
4 Bars 4 LED 60~80%
3 Bars 3 LED 40~60%
2 Bars 2 LED 20~40%
1 Bar 1 LED 10%
No Bar 0 LED 5% or less

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POWER ON THE K33A
Press and hold for about 1.0 second without opening the windshield cover. The initial
screen is displayed as below after K33A initializes each of its on board functions. Be sure
to select the correct splice, stripper and heat mode settings to ensure accurate trouble-
free splicing results. The current splice and heat and stripper modes are displayed at the
bottom of the Home Screen. (see below)
Remove the sleeve loader from the toolbox and install into the splicer body sleeve loader
mounts as seen in the picture below:
K33A GENERAL USE & OVERVIEW
Press and hold for about 1.0 second without opening the windshield cover. The initial
Remove the cooling tray from the toolbox and Install into the splicer body cooling tray
mount on the rear side of heater as seen in the picture below:
Insert the fiber through the sleeve and position it from the fiber 100mm from the fiber end.
INSTALLING THE SLEEVE LOADERCOOLING TRAY SETTING A SHRINK SLEEVE ONTO THE FIBER CABLE

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Strip approximately 26mm from the end of optical fiber by using Auto Thermal Stripper.
You can use either fiber clamps for fiber holders. After stripping the fiber jacket from the
fiber moisten a fiber cloth with fiber cleaning solution in the cleaning station and wipe
the optical fiber clean. Be sure to remove the fiber jacket scrap from the thermal stripper
plate prior to processing the next fiber.
OPTICAL FIBER CLEANING AND STRIPPING
Install the optical fiber on Cleaver as shown in the figure below and check optical fiber’s
condition and cleaving length. When the optical fiber is not properly positioned problems
may occur during the cleaving process or result in a low quality splice.
Pull down cover and press the button to cleave the fiber. Lift the cleaving lever and take
the optical fiber out.
Remove any fiber fragments that did not drop into the chip bin and dispose them in a
proper container.
CLEAVING THE FIBER
Load the fiber to the Swift K33A
Open the windshield cover and place the optical fiber into the fiber clamps or use a fiber
holder. Repeat for the opposite side. SOC’s are always placed on the right side of the fusion
chamber.
Put the optical fiber between V-Groove and electrode. Be careful not to make contact of
the tip of prepared optical fiber with other objects, especially inside the splicer chamber
when placing the fiber in position.
Close the windshield cover and press the SET button to initiate the arcing process to
fuse the fibers together. WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE WINDOW COVER DURING THIS
PROCESS AND WAIT UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
Proper fiber preparation and positioning inside the splicing chamber will yield shorter
alignment times.
SPLICING THE CLEAVED FIBERS

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With the splicer set to Auto Mode the splicing process initiates once the fiber is placed in
the splicing chamber and the wind cover is closed. The follow-on process below can be
monitored by looking at the display screen of the K33A.
The fibers loaded in the splicer move into position for the initial fiber cleaning arc to
remove any debris or dirt on the fiber. The splicer will the checks cleaved angle, end-face
quality and presence of dust. If the measured cleaved angle is bigger than the preset limit
value or any damage of the fiber is discovered, an error message appears on the screen
and the splice process stops. Though no error message appears on the screen, visual
inspection on cross section is recommended as the process stops.
Optical fibers are then aligned core to core after inspection. Deviation on clad axis and
deviation measured on core axis can be displayed on screen.
After the fibers are successfully aligned the arcing process initiates and the fibers are
fused together to complete the splicing process.
After splice completes, the estimated loss value is calculated by the software and
displayed on screen. Estimated value of splice loss is subject to various factors related
to error. These factors related to error affect estimation and calculation of estimated
loss value as well. Calculation of estimated loss is based on factors such as MFD. When
estimated loss value exceeds the preset limitation, error message is displayed on the
screen. The error message is also displayed when the spliced optical fiber is too thick
or thin or when bubbles are generated on the splice joint. Even when there is no error
message displayed it is recommended arc the splice again when the splice result on
screen is not within accepted standards. A splice can be arced up 5 times if needed.
Splice results and their associated properties are saved as follows. 10K splice records are
stored on the K33A.
FIBER SPLICING PROCESS AND LCD DISPLAY VALUES
The sleeve heater is used to shrink an industry standard reinforced shrink sleeve to protect
the new fusion splice and ensure that it remains protected once it is placed into service.
It is important to properly place the shrink sleeve centered over the new fusion splice into
the heating unit in the appropriate location based upon what size shrink sleeve is being
used or is a splice on connector is being used. Once the fiber is placed into the heater
close the door.
Choose the correct heater mode based on the length of the shrink sleeve or choose
the proper connector type if using an SOC. Position the spliced point in the middle of
the shrink sleeve tube. Then insert the fiber and shrink sleeve into the heater placing
the sleeve tube at the size based corresponding position based on the shrink tube
size with the reinforcement member facing downward to it lays on the oven floor. (ie.-
40mm,60mm, SOC).
If the incorrect heater mode is selected the sleeve tube may not shrink properly or the
fiber outer jacket may blister. If using a SOC (Splice-On-Connector) it should be placed
on the right-side edge of the heater in order to line up the right end of the sleeve tube to
the right-side edge of the heater as shown on the picture below (Right picture). If SOC is
placed in the middle or on the left side, sleeve tube of the SOC does NOT shrink.
K33A SLEEVE HEATER USE
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicable Cable Diameter 250um, 900um, 2.0mm~3.0mm
Sleeve Length 20~60mm
Sleeving Timing 5~150 sec
Heat Temp. Range 130oC~200oC
(HEATING TYPE)
OPTICAL FIBER SOC CONNECTOR

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When the heater process is complete open the cover and remove the fiber and place it
carefully into the cooling tray . WARNING: THE SHRINK SLEEVE IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE
INJURY IT TOUCHED PRIOR TO COOLING. The shrink sleeve can be safely handled
approximately 15 seconds after being placed in the cooling tray.
After placing the optical fiber on the heater, press button to start the heater.
(Operation time: about 20 seconds).
After placing the optical fiber on the heater, press button to start the heater.
Open the cover of sleeve heater
Open the windshield cover
Wait for the tensile test to complete (2 seconds)
Hold the optical fiber on the left side while opening the clamp on the left
Open the optical fiber clamp on the right
Hold the both sides of spliced optical fiber and separate optical fiber from Swift K33A
with care
TRANSFERRING THE FUSED FIBER INTO THE
SLEEVE HEATER
Slide the shrink sleeve over the splice and center it making sure the strength member of
the support sleeve is positioned along the bottom, so it rests on the heater floor.
Place the protecting sleeve at the proper mark (40mm, 60mm or SOC) in the heater oven.
Hold both sides of optical fiber and pull downwards as shown in the figure and the heater
cover will automatically close, using the hinge on the left side to auto close the heater
door.
Press to initiate the heating process. When the LED goes off the heating process is
complete.
Open the heater cover and remove the optical fiber. Do not touch protecting sleeve or
heater right after the heating and place in the cooling tray.
Upon cooling (15 seconds) conduct a final inspection for bubbles, fragments or dust on sleeve.
HEATING THE PROTECTION SLEEVE
Press to initiate the heating process. When the LED goes off the heating process is

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V-GROOVE CLEANING
When the inside of V-Groove is contaminated the splice quality can be affected. It is
important to regularly inspect and clean the V-Grooves as follows.
Open the windshield cover.
Clean the V-Groove using cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the alcohol
remaining on V-Groove using a clean and dry cotton swab.
When a foreign substance remains affixed after the above process clean it with the tip of
cut optical fiber and then repeat the step above.
PUSHER BLOCK CLEANING
Contaminates on the Pusher Blocks can diminish the splice quality as well. It is important
to frequently inspect and clean the pusher blocks using a cotton sway with alcohol and
using the other end to dry it clean.
K33A MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE CLEAVER
The performance of the fiber cleaver can be diminished if the blade or clamp pads of the
cleaver are contaminated. In addition, the contamination of the fiber surface or tip can
cause higher splice loss. For this reason, it is important to clean both the blade and clamp
pads of the cleaver with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
REGULAR CLEANING & INSPECTION
It is crucial to inspect and clean the K33A on a regular basis to maintain quality, consistent
results. Review online videos at www.americailisntech.com/videos for assistance.
OPTICAL LENS CLEANING
Contamination and debris on the optical lens surface will diminish splice quality and
splicer operation. The optical lenses should be kept clean at all times as the longer dirt and
debris rest on the lens the more difficult will be to remove. Below are the steps to clean the
optical lenses.
Turn the power off before cleaning the object lens.
Separate the electrode.
Clean it using a soft cotton swab moistened with alcohol making a circle from the center
as in the figure on the next page. Remove alcohol remaining on object lens’ surface using
a clean and dry cotton swab.