UCL SWIFT SWIFT KR12 User manual

Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer
Read this user manual carefully before running KR12
SWIFT KR12
WWW.UCLSWIFT.COM USER MANUAL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Telephone [phone]~8
Homepage www.uclswift.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Device Type Notification
A Class Device
(Broadcasting and
communication
device, commercial
use) Users need to understand that this device(A Class) has
obtained EMI(Electromagnetic compatibility) and been
designed to be used in places other than home.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. FOR YOUR SAFETY 5
II. SPECIFICATIONS 10
2.1 General specifications 10
2.2 Components 11
III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 13
3.1 Function Buttons 13
3.2 Part name of Swift KR12 14
IV. OPERATION 17
4.1 Supplying power to the Swift KR12 17
4.2 Turn on the Swift KR12 21
4.3 Installing the sleeve loader 22
4.4 Cleaning the fiber 22
4.5 Inserting the fiber into the sleeve 23
4.6 Placing the fiber into the holder and stripping 24
4.7 Cleaving the fiber 26
4.8 Load the fiber to the Swift KR12 27
4.9 Splice 28

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4.10 Removing the spliced fiber 30
4.11 Heating the sleeve 30
V. MAINTENANCE 31
5.1 Cleaning and examination prior to splicing 31
5.2 Regular maintenance and cleaning 33
VI. MENU 38
6.1 Splice 45
6.2 Heat 52
6.3 History 55
6.4 Option 57
6.5 Calibration 60
6.6 Electrode 63
6.7 Setting 66
6.8 Information 69
VII. ERROR MESSAGE 72
7.1 Too Dirty Fiber 72
7.2 Replace The Fiber In The Correct Position 72
7.3 Too Long Fiber 73
7.4 Fiber Over Angle 73
7.5 Fiber Is Not Placed In V-Groove. 74
7.6 The Variation Of The Optical Fiber Core. 74

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7.7 Mismatch Fiber Number 75
7.8 Core Bubble Error 75
7.9 Gap Limit Over 76
VIII.HOW TO DEAL WITH SPLICING PROBLEMS 77
8.1 When the splice loss is too high 77
8.2 Abnormal operation of arc fusion splicer 78
IX. Q & A 79
9.1 Power 79
9.2 Splice 80
9.3 Sleeve heater 81
9.4 The others 82
X. WARRANTY PERIOD AND SERVICE 83
10.1 Information required for repair 83
10.2 Transport 84
10.3Repair 84

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I. For your safety
The Swift KR12 is designed to satisfy the user’s convenience for both outdoor and
indoor use, allowing the operation easy and simple. Still, we strongly recommend
our customers to read this user manual carefully prior to running the Swift KR12 in
order to prevent any accident and breakdown because improper handling may cause
danger. This user manual provides all the necessary information to ensure splicing
safely.UCLSWIFT Co., Ltd is not liable for any personal injury, any physical loss and damage
to device caused by inappropriate use or unauthorized modification of the
equipment.Please, turn off the Swift KR12 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.
oFumes, odor, noise or overheating.
oLiquid or foreign substances fall into the device.
oThe splicer is dropped or damaged.
Use the supplied power cord with the Swift KR12 only. Using an improper AC
power cord may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
DO NOT touch the electrode when the Swift KR12 is on. The high voltage and
temperature generated by electrode may cause electric shock or burn.
Warnings
Keep this User manual with the device at all times.

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Connect the supplied AC power cord to the battery. Check to ensure no dust
or foreign substance on the AC plugs before connecting it. Unsafe
connection may cause the fumes, fire or damage to the Swift KR12 and
result in serious personal injury or death.

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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 are often generated by AC generator. Please measure the AC
output voltage with a circuit tester. Since 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-core AC power cord. DO NOT use 2-core, cable and plug.
DO NOT touch the AC plugs, AC power cable or the Swift KR12 with wet
hands. It may cause an electric shock.
DO NOT disassemble the AC adapter, battery or the Swift KR12. Any
modification may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
When using the battery, follow instructions below.
oUsing battery other than in the package or provided by UCLSWIFTCo., Ltd
may cause fumes, damage to the device, burn, serious injury or even death.
oDO NOT throw the battery into fire or an incinerator.
oDO NOT charge the battery near a flame.
oDO NOT apply excessive shock to the battery.
oIf the battery is not fully charged or the green LED is not turned on in
about two hours,stop charging immediately and contact UCLSWIFTCo.,
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 KR12 near flammable liquid or explosive gas storage.
The electric arc of the Swift KR12 may cause fire or explosion.
Warnings

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DO NOT clean the Swift KR12 using compressed air or gas.
Please check the shoulder belt before transporting. Transporting the case
with a damaged shoulder belt, it may cause the damage of the Swift KR12 and
the personal injury.
Make sure to wear protective glasses while performing splicing works. If the
fiber fragments come into contact with the eye or skin, it can be extremely
dangerous.
DO NOT operate the Swift KR12 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
Warnings

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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 KR12 in an unstable or unbalanced position. The
machine may fall, causing injury or damage to the Swift KR12.
The Swift KR12 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 KR12 from damage,
moisture, shake and shock during storage and transportation.
Replace the electrodes in a timely manner and maintain them as instructed
below;oUse only a specified electrode.
oPlace a new electrode in the correct position.
oReplace the electrodes as a pair.
Incompliance with above instructions may cause abnormal arc discharge,
resulting in damage to the machine or degradation in splicing performance.
Use no chemicals other than ethyl-alcohol (96% or greater) to clean the
objective lenses, V-groove, V-block, LCD monitor and body of the Swift
KR12. Otherwise, blurring, discoloration, damage or performance
deterioration may occur. The Swift KR12 requires no lubrication. Oil or
grease may degrade its performance and damage the equipment.
DO NOT store the Swift KR12 in a place where temperature or humidity is
high. Damage to the machine may occur.
Cautions

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II. Specifications
2.1 General specifications
Operating conditionsAltitude: 0~3,660mabove sea level, Temperature: -
10℃~50℃, Humidity: 0~95%,
Subject Description
Fiber alignmentRibbon
Applicable fibersSM(G.652), MM(G.651), DS(G.653), NZDS(G.655),
SM(G.657)
Fiber countSingle fiber, 2~12 Ribbon fiber
Applicable fiber
dimensionsSingle: Cladding diameter 125μm, Coating diameter
250, 900μm
Ribbon: Cladding diameter 125μm, Ribbon fiber
thickness 0.25 to 0.40mm
Fiber cleave length10mm
Splicing modesSplice mode: 300, Heat mode: 100
Average splice LossSM: 0.05dB, MM: 0.02dB, DS: 0.08dB, NZDS: 0.08dB
Return loss> 60dB
Splicing timeTypical 16 sec with standard SM (ITU-T G.652)
Splice loss estimateAvailable
Sleeve heating time1~2 core 20 sec, 4~12 core 50 sec
Applicable protection
sleeve 40mm, 60mm (Fiber), Micro
Storage of splice
result The last 10,000 results to be stored in the internal memory. (Image 10,000 results)
Tension test2N/4.4N(Option)

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Wind: 15m/s, Non-condensing, Dust proof, Water
proof, Shock proof
Storage conditionsTemperature: -40℃~80℃, Humidity: 0~95%
Dimensions130(W) ｘ158(L) ｘ126(H)mm (Excluding bumper)
Weight 2.1kg (Including battery)
Viewing method and
display Two CMOS cameras and 5.0-inch color LCD monitor with Electrostatic touch screen
Fiber view and
magnification20X, Max 60X
Power Supply100-240V AC
Battery life with
heat-shrinkTypical 130 cycles (4700mAh)
Electrode lifeMore than 3,000 times
Terminals USB, External Power(DC 12V available for car cigar
jack), DC Output 13.2~16.8V
2.1 Components
2.2.1 Standard items
No Description Model No. Quantity
1Arc Fusion SplicerSwift KR12 1
2User guide Download from UCL
Swift Website
3Spare electrodeEI-28 1 pair
4Transporting CaseHard Case 1
5 Battery K3347(4700mAh) 1
6 AC Adapter100-240V 1
7 Fiber HolderH7-12-10 1 pair
8 Cleaver CI-03RT 1
9Manual stripperIHS-12 (DC) 1
10Alcohol dispenser- 1

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11 Tool box - 1
12 USB Cable- 1
13DC output Cable- 1
2.2.2 Optional items
No Description Model No.
1Battery K3360(6000mAh)
2 Cleaver Blade BI-07
3 Electrode EI-28
4 External Power DC 12V available for car cigar jack
5 Sleeve R-F40 (40mm)
6 Sleeve Clamp -
7 Sleeve Loader (2ea)-
8 Optical Fiber HolderH7-4-10, H7-8-10, H7-12-10, H7-
250-10, H7-900-10, H7-2.5-10, H7-
IN-10, H7-2-10,H7-6-10, H7-10-10,
MPO-10, KR7-12
9 Ribbonizing Holder Kit-
10 Ribbon SeparatorIRS-01
11 Wifi Card WBM-01

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III. Product Description
3.1 Function Buttons
Button Description
To turn the power on/off-press button for about 1.0 second.
Press for about 1 second in POWER ON status, the LCD
monitor turns off. Turn off the power after 2~3 seconds.
To call the main menu screen.
To execute splicing command.
To return to the initial screen.
To initialize the splicing function.
To activate the sleeve heater.
To X/Y screen change

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3.2 Part name of Swift KR12
Windshield Cover
Monitor
(Touch panel) Battery
Sleeve Heater

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Lock Lever
WiFi Slot
DC Out,
Data Sync
Remaining
Battery Indicator
Remaining
Battery Indicator Button

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H
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Connector
Block
Heater Cover
Cooling Tray

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IV. Operation
The initial screen is displayed as below. It is important to choose a right splice mode
and heat mode to ensure an accurate splicing result. The basic information of the
Swift KR12 is displayed on the initial page. Before splice, make sure the appropriate
mode is selected.
4.1 Supplying power to the Swift KR12
It is strongly recommended to use the AC adapter (F1-1) and battery (K3347) provided
with package. Using a battery other than provided may cause fumes, fire, and damage to
the device, personal injury and death.
4.1.1 How to insert and detach the battery
Display battery stateDisplay menu bar

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Insert the battery into the battery groove until it clicks.
Please make sure the power is off before removing the battery. Remove the
battery by releasing lock lever.
Battery Pack
Lock Lever