CT114_Rev2
Fiber Position Adjustment
7. Inspect the fiber with a microscope. Inspect the difference between the centers of each
fiber.
Guidelines for fiber height adjustment
*Height is adjusted using shims underneath the left insert base.
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Difference within 100m…………………………No adjustment needed
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Difference 110m
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200m……………………..Increase or decrease the thickness
of the shim under the left clamp to adjust
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Difference 210m or more………………………Use a different size of insert.
8. Observe the fiber from directly above with a microscope.
Check the difference between the centers of each side of the cleaved fiber.
Guideline for lateral adjustment
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Difference within 200m……………….No adjustment needed
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Difference 210m or more…………….Improper clamp position. May cause
poor cleaving
Reflected fibers on the mirror
The left fiber position is low.
Reflected fibers on the mirror
The left fiber position is high.
Right-side fiber
Right-side fiber
Cleaved fiber as seen by the mirror:
Check for misalignment between the left and right clamps
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The actual image of the cleaved fibers shows misalignment between the left and
right fibers. If there is a difference of 200
m or more, there is a possibility of
malfunction of the cleaver. Please contact a service center.
Right-side