FIBER FOX Mini 6S+ - Arc Calibration; Electrode Setting

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Operation procedure
① Select [Arc Calibration] in [Maintenance Menu] to display arc calibration on the
screen.
② Place prepared bers into the splicer, and press [SET] to perform arc calibration.
③ The splicer will show up two values on the screen after each arc calibration. If the
value shown on the right-hand side meets 11±2, the message “Operation Complete”
will be shown on screen. Otherwise, set prepared bers on the splicer again and
redo arc calibration until the message “Operation Complete” is displayed.
Note :
* Use standard SM、DS or MM ber for arc calibration.
* Ensure clean bers for arc calibration. Dust on the ber surface aects arc
calibration.
7.7 Electrode Setting
Set the electrode change warnings. We recommend replacing the electrodes every
2500 discharge to ensure the best splice results.
① Select [Electrode Setting] in [Maintenance Menu].
② Set the electrode caution and electrode warning.
7.6 Arc Calibration
Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity and pressure are constantly
changing, which creates variability in the arc temperature. MINI6S+ is equipped with
temperature and pressure sensors that are used in a constant feedback monitoring
control system to maintain the arc power at a stable level. However, changes in arc
power due to electrode wear and glass adhesion cannot be calibrated automatically.
Also, the center position of arc discharge sometimes shifts to the left or to the
right. In this case, the ber splicing position has to be shifted in relation to the arc
discharge center. It is necessary to perform an arc power calibration to eliminate
those problems.
Note :
* Arc calibration is performed automatically in SM mode only. So, arc calibration
does not have to be performed when splicing in SM mode.
* Performing Arc Calibration function changes the arc power value. The arc power
value is used in the algorithm program for all splicing. The arc power value will not
be changed in the splice modes.