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Greenlee 910FS User Manual

Greenlee 910FS
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual
before operating or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
52063481 REV 5 © 2017 Greenlee Textron Inc. 10/17
910FS
Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer
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Greenlee 910FS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGreenlee
Model910FS
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Product Description

Explains the Greenlee Communications 910FS Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer's purpose and technology.

Manual Purpose and Scope

Informs personnel about safe operation and maintenance of the 910FS Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer.

Important Safety Information

General Safety Guidelines

Use the unit for its intended purpose; do not use on live fibers.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating conditions for humidity and altitude.

Pre-Power Checks

Verify line voltage and fuse before applying power.

Hazardous Environment Operation

Do not operate in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

Instrument Cover Restrictions

Do not remove the cover as it contains no user-serviceable parts.

Section 1. Identification

Splicer Components Overview

Identifies the main parts of the 910FS fusion splicer with labels.

Top View of Splicer

Provides a top-down view of the fusion splicer with labeled components.

Section 2. Operation

Initial Setup and Battery Management

Covers installing, removing, and checking the battery capacity of the splicer.

Splice Modes and Arc Calibration

Explains SM and AUTO splice modes, including automatic arc calibration.

Fiber Preparation Steps

Details stripping, cleaning, cleaving, and loading fiber into the splicer.

Splicing Procedure Overview

Outlines the standard operating procedure for performing a splice, including checks and loss estimation.

Heating Protection Sleeve and Cooling

Details heating the protection sleeve and using the cooling tray after splicing.

Splice-on Connector Usage

Discusses using splice-on connectors with the 910FS fusion splicer.

Carrying Case as Work Table

Explains how to use the carrying case as a work table for the splicer.

Software Upgrade Information

Information on how to upgrade the 910FS software via www.greenlee.com.

Section 3. Splice Mode Menu (S-Mode)

Selecting and Editing Splice Modes

Covers selecting and editing splice modes within the S-Mode menu.

Splice Mode Parameter Explanations

Details various parameters available for editing in splice modes.

Section 3. Heater Mode Menu (H-Mode)

Selecting and Editing Heater Modes

Covers selecting and editing heater modes within the H-Mode menu.

Heater Mode Parameter Settings

Details various parameters available for editing in heater modes.

Section 3. Maintenance

Arc Calibration for Optimal Results

Explains how to perform arc calibration within the Maintenance menu.

Electrode Cleaning Procedure

Details how to clean the splicer electrodes using an electrode polisher and IPA.

Motor Control and Calibration

Explains manual motor control and automatic motor position calibration.

Screen Adjustment and Electrode Replacement

Covers adjusting the screen display and replacing the electrodes.

Electrode Stabilization and Splice Settings

Details stabilizing electrodes and configuring splice settings.

Section 3. Splice Set

Splice Setting Configuration

Allows configuration of splice settings like auto start, display options, and limits.

Section 4. Data Save

Managing Splice Memory

Enables displaying, exporting, and clearing stored splice results.

Memory and Arc Count Management

Covers formatting memory and clearing the arc count for data management.

Section 5. Set

Maintenance Information Display

Displays total fusion count, software version, and serial number.

Language Selection

Allows selection of the user interface language.

Beep and Screen Direction Settings

Configures audible beeps and display orientation for the splicer.

Power Save and LCD Brightness

Adjusts automatic power saving and LCD screen brightness settings.

Date/Time, Defaults, and Password

Covers setting date/time, loading defaults, sensor values, and password protection.

Section 4. Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists the technical specifications of the 910FS fusion splicer, including fiber types, loss, and environmental limits.

Section 5. Troubleshooting

High Splice Loss Causes and Remedies

Identifies common causes and remedies for high splice loss.

Cleaver Troubleshooting

Addresses issues with the fiber cleaver not functioning correctly, such as coating removal.

Common Error Messages and Solutions

Lists common error messages displayed by the splicer and their corresponding solutions.

Troubleshooting High Estimated Loss

Details reasons and solutions for high estimated splice loss.

Appendix A. Fusion Splicer Cleaning

Cleaning Precautions and Guidelines

Safety precautions and general guidelines for cleaning the 910FS and 910CL.

Cleaning V-Grooves and Fiber Clamps

Step-by-step instructions for cleaning the splicer's V-grooves and fiber clamps.

Cleaning Mirrors and Objective Lenses

Instructions for cleaning the wind protector mirrors and objective lenses.

Electrode and Cleaver Cleaning

Details cleaning electrodes, general splicer areas, and the 910CL fiber cleaver.

Appendix B. Practice Splicing

General Precautions for Practice

General precautions for practicing fusion splicing with the 910FS.

Checking Splice Quality with Test Setup

Procedure for checking splice quality using a power meter and test fiber.

Testing Splice-on Connectors (SOC)

Procedure for testing splice-on connectors using a similar setup and test patch cord.

Appendix C. Greenlee Splice-on Connectors

Component Identification and Cable Preparation

Identifies connector components and details cable preparation steps.

Connector Installation into Splicer

Steps for installing the splice-on connector into the 910FS fusion splicer.

Warranty Information

Product Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outlines the warranty terms and conditions for Greenlee products, including repair information.