Fujikura CT50 User Manual

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How to set to rotate the blade automatically by detecting worn blade
Bluetooth communication between Fujikura fusion splicers and cleavers provides a useful
function.
Cleaver blade rotates automatically by detecting worn blade.
This document shows example in case of 41S and CT50 combination.
1. Open Bluetooth setting menu and set [Splicer] and [Cleaver] to ON
2. Cleaver setting window appears in READY screen. If not appears, turn off and restart.
3. Open Bluetooth setting menu and pair with CT50
4. Set each [Blade Position Change], [Blade Height Change] and [Blade Replacement] to
ON.
SPLICING TIPS
No.6004
Nov-2018

Fujikura CT50 Specifications

General

Model	CT50
Fiber Count	1
Category	Fiber Cleaver
Cleaving Angle Capability	Typically less than 0.5 degrees
Fiber Holder Compatibility	FH-70 series fiber holders
Blade Life	Up to 60, 000 cleaves
Weight	About 500g
Applicable Optical Fiber	Single fiber
Cladding Diameter	125 μm
Coating Diameter	250 μm / 900 μm
Cleave Length	5 to 20 mm
Typical Cleave Angle	Typically less than 0.5 degrees

Summary

Guide to Automatic Blade Rotation for Worn Blades

Enable Bluetooth Connection

Activate Bluetooth settings for both the splicer and cleaver to establish communication.

Access Cleaver Settings Window

Locate and ensure the cleaver setting window is visible on the splicer's READY screen.

Pair Cleaver with Splicer

Establish a Bluetooth link by pairing the cleaver (e.g., CT50) with the fusion splicer.

Configure Blade Rotation Settings

Set key blade parameters like Position Change, Height Change, and Replacement to ON.

Set Blade Alarm Function

Configure blade alarm detection via Image Analysis or link rotation to confirmation.

Enable Auto Blade Rotation Features

Utilize cleaving error counts and number of cleaves to activate auto blade rotation.