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FTS-B524-03
S179A FUSION SPLICER
USER MANUAL
Issue 3

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Furukawa electric S179A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFurukawa electric
ModelS179A
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Safety Information and Instructions

1.1 Safety Information

General safety instructions for operation, service, and repair.

1.2 Safety Messages

Explains safety messages (Warning, Caution) and their meanings.

1.3 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

Lists specific warnings about power cords, lithium cells, electrodes, water, and voltage.

1.4 Power Requirements

Details AC power source requirements and battery charging.

1.5 Toxic Hazards

Information on potential toxic hazards under specific conditions.

2. Getting Started

2.1 Unpacking and Initial Inspection

Steps for inspecting the shipment and the fusion splicer for damage.

3. Operating Specifications and Components

3.1 Specifications

Table listing technical specifications like fiber types, loss, etc.

3.2 Components

Lists standard and optional components included with the splicer.

3.2.1 Standard Components

Lists standard items provided with the S179A Fusion Splicer.

3.2.2 Optional Components

Lists optional accessories available for the S179A Fusion Splicer.

3.3 Optional Accessories

Lists additional accessories for detailed specifications.

3.4 Recommended Consumables

Lists essential consumables to keep with the splicer.

4. External Description

4.1 Main Body

Labeled diagram of the S179A fusion splicer's main body.

4.2 Operation Keys and Status LED

Operation Keys and Status LED

4.2.1 Operation Keys

Details the function of each operational key on the splicer.

4.2.2 LED Indicators

Explains the color and meaning of different LED indicators.

4.2.3 Buzzer

Describes the buzzer patterns and their associated operations.

4.3 Heater

Instructions for using the heater and its settings.

4.4 Screens

Overview of different display screens and icons.

4.4.1 Ready Screen

Description of the initial "Ready" screen.

4.4.2 Screen during Splice

Details the display during a splicing operation.

4.4.3 Status Icons

Explains various status icons for battery, system, and heater.

5. Basic Operation

5.1 Preparations for Power Supply

Steps for connecting power and charging the battery.

5.1.1 Connecting the power cable to the AC the adapter

Procedure for connecting the AC adapter to the splicer.

5.1.2 Charging the Battery

Instructions on how to charge the S947 battery.

5.1.3 Turn Splicer ON and OFF

Steps for powering the fusion splicer on and off.

5.2 Load programs

Instructions on how to load fusion and heater programs.

5.2.1 Fusion Program

Procedure for installing an appropriate fusion program.

5.2.2 Heater Program

Procedure for installing an appropriate heater program.

5.2.3 Selecting the Operating Language

How to change the splicer's display language.

6. Fusion Splicing

6.1 Arc Check

How to perform an arc check for calibration.

6.2 Preparing the Fiber

Steps for preparing optical fibers before splicing.

6.2.1 Loading the Fiber

Instructions for correctly placing cleaved fibers into the splicer.

6.3 Fusion Splicing

The process of initiating and monitoring fusion splicing.

6.3.1 Splicing Defects

Table of common splicing defects, causes, and actions.

6.3.2 Removing the Spliced Fiber

Procedure for safely removing the spliced fiber after tension test.

6.3.3 Reinforcing the Fusion Splice

Steps for applying the splice protection sleeve.

6.3.4 Splice On Connector

Information on using Splice On Connectors (SOC) and clamp replacement.

7. Programming Guide

7.1 Menu

How to access the main menu screen.

7.2 Programming Function

How to access and use fusion and heater program functions.

7.3 Program Edit

Steps to edit, copy, paste, and delete programs.

7.3.1 Edit

Detailed steps for editing specific program parameters.

7.3.2 Advanced Setting

How to access and modify advanced program settings.

7.3.3 Copy & Paste

Procedure for copying and pasting programs.

7.3.4 Delete

Steps to delete a selected program.

7.3.5 Default

How to reset a modified program to default parameters.

7.3.6 Import

Procedure to import programs from external storage.

7.3.7 Export

Procedure to export programs to external storage.

7.3.8 Compare

How to compare parameters between two programs.

7.3.9 Parameter Table

Detailed table of parameters for Splice 1.

8. Tool Menu

7.4.1 Self Check

Procedure for performing a self-check on the splicer.

7.4.2 Fiber Measurement

Auto/manual inspection of fiber parameters like clad, core, gap.

7.4.3 Manual Splice

How to operate the splicing process manually or semi-automatically.

7.4.4 Screen Capture

How to store and view fiber images.

7.4.5 Shrink Sleeve Adjustment

Optimizing the shrinking condition for sleeves.

9. Data Management Menu

7.5.1 Splice History

How to view and display previous splice data details.

7.5.2 Arc Check History

How to view and display previous arc check data details.

7.5.3 Captured Image

How to view, zoom, and export captured fiber images.

7.5.4 Failure Data History

How to view and export failure data history.

10. Information Menu

7.6.1 Machine Information

Displays serial numbers and firmware version.

7.6.2 Environment Information

Displays chamber temperature and atmospheric pressure.

7.6.3 Counter Information

Displays arc count, splice count, and battery status.

11. Maintenance Menu

7.7.1 Quick Guide

Step-by-step procedures and pictures for maintenance tasks.

7.7.2 Update

Instructions for updating the splicer's firmware.

7.7.3 Contact Address

Displays contact information for Furukawa Electric Europe.

7.7.4 Initialize

Procedures for factory reset, clearing data, and counter reset.

12. Settings Menu

7.8.1 Parameters

Lists available setting items for parameters like Display, Sound, Language, Data Output.

7.8.2 Easy Setup

Recommended initial parameter settings for the splicer.

7.8.3 Common Arc Power

Setting a common arc power value affecting all fusion programs.

7.8.4 Stepping Action

Selecting the splice operation mode (Full Auto, Step1, Step2).

7.8.5 Display

Settings for LCD brightness, sleep mode, and auto shutdown.

7.8.6 Sound

Settings for buzzer volume, tone, and key touch sound.

7.8.7 Language

How to select the display language for the splicer.

7.8.8 Data Output

Selecting display modes for inspection data before/after splice and arc check.

7.8.9 Auto Start

Configuration for automatic start of fusion and heater operations.

7.8.10 Tension Test

Enabling or disabling the tension test function.

7.8.11 Auto Compensation

Explanation of arc power and position compensation functions.

7.8.12 Security

How to activate and set a password lock for the splicer.

7.8.13 Date and Time

Setting the current date and time, and their display formats.

7.8.14 Work Light

Adjusting brightness for upper, lower, and label work lights.

7.8.15 Sensor

Selecting temperature and pressure units.

7.8.16 Group Name

Editing the group name for fusion programs.

7.8.17 Arc Alarm

Setting alarms for arc count and arc check messages.

7.8.18 Wi-Fi Setup

Procedure for setting up the Wi-Fi connection.

7.8.19 Eco Charge

Selecting battery charging mode to prolong battery life.

7.8.20 Ignore Error

Selecting error handling behavior (retry or stop).

13. Error Messages and Maintenance

8.1 Error Messages

Lists major error codes, their causes, and recommended actions.

8.2 Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the splicer.

8.2.1 Arc Check

Recommends performing arc checks for high splice losses.

8.2.2 Electrode Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and replacing electrodes.

8.2.3 Cleaning the objective lens

Procedure for cleaning the splicer's objective lens.

8.2.4 Cleaning the V-grooves

How to clean the V-grooves and fiber clamps.

8.2.5 Cleaning the Fiber Clamps

Procedure for cleaning the fiber clamps.

8.2.6 Cleaning the Tight-holder and Fiber Holder

How to clean the tight-holder and fiber holder components.

14. Removing the Battery

8.3.1 Installing the Battery

Procedure for installing the battery with safety precautions.

15. Backup Battery

16. Storing and Shipping

17. Claims and Repackaging

18. Return Shipments to Furukawa Electric Co., LTD.

19. Optional Components

9.1 Battery Charger :S980A

Description of the S980A battery charger.

9.2 Spare Battery: S947A

Information about the S947A spare battery.

9.3 Cleaning Brush: VGC-01

Use of the VGC-01 cleaning brush.

20. Recycling and Disposal