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SWIFT KF4 USER MANUAL
OPTICAL FIBER ARC FUSION SPLICER
Read carefully before running KF4
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Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

Critical situations requiring immediate power off and contact with local office.

Battery Usage Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper use of batteries and chargers.

General Safety Cautions

Precautions for handling power, environment, and protective gear.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications for the KF4 fusion splicer.

PRODUCT PACKAGE

List of items included in the KF4 product package.

PRODUCT OUTLINE

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Description of each button's function on the KF4.

COMPONENT NAME

Identification of various parts of the KF4 fusion splicer.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

POWER SUPPLY

Details on the KF4's battery and charging procedures.

HOW TO TURN THE POWER ON;OFF

Procedure for powering the KF4 on and off.

KF4 SLEEVE HEATER

Instructions for using the sleeve heater for reinforcing splices.

SPLICE PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for performing fiber splicing operations.

REMOVING THE SPLICED FIBER

Procedure for safely removing a spliced fiber from the unit.

HEATING PROTECTION SLEEVE

Steps for placing and heating the protection sleeve.

USE OF WORK BELT

Information on using the auxiliary work belt.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION BEFORE SPLICE

V-GROOVE CLEANING

Procedure for cleaning the V-groove to ensure splice quality.

REGULAR INSPECTION AND CLEANING

OBJECT LENS CLEANING

Steps for cleaning the object lens to maintain image clarity.

ELECTRODES REPLACEMENT

Guidelines for replacing worn-out electrodes.

MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS

Menu for calibration and testing of splicer functions.

ELECTRODE MANAGEMENT

Options for electrode maintenance and usage.

SPLICING MODES MANAGEMENT

Managing and selecting fiber splicing modes.

HEATER MODES MANAGEMENT

Managing and selecting fiber heating modes.

SPLICE HISTORY RESULTS

Viewing and managing past splice results and images.

OPERATION OPTIONS

Configuring operational settings like auto-start and auto-heat.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Adjusting language, date, power save, and display settings.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Accessing maintenance schedules, sensor values, and version.

POPUP MENU NAVIGATION

ACCESSING SPLICE POPUP

How to display and use the splice mode popup menu.

ACCESSING HEATER POPUP

How to display and use the heater mode popup menu.

ADDING SPLICE MODE

Procedure to add a new splice mode to the popup menu.

DELETING SPLICE MODE

Procedure to remove a splice mode from the popup menu.

ADDING HEATER MODE

Procedure to add a new heater mode to the popup menu.

DELETING HEATER MODE

Procedure to remove a heater mode from the popup menu.

SPLICE MODE MANAGEMENT

SPLICE MODES SUMMARY

Overview of general and user-defined splice modes.

DELETING SPLICE MODES

How to delete user-defined splice modes.

REPLACING SPLICE MODES

How to replace existing splice modes with new ones.

ADDITION OF SPLICE MODES

How to add new splice modes to the database.

EDITING SPLICE MODES

How to modify the parameters of existing splice modes.

HEATER MODE MANAGEMENT

OUTLINE OF HEATER MODE

List and descriptions of available heater modes.

DELETING HEATER MODES

Procedure to delete user-defined heater modes.

REPLACING HEATER MODES

How to replace existing heater modes.

ADDITION OF HEATER MODES

How to add new heater modes.

EDITING HEATER MODES

How to modify the parameters of heater modes.

SELECTION OF HEATER MODE

How to save a selected heater mode.

CLOSE HEATER MODE MENU

How to exit the heater mode menu.

SPLICE RESULT HISTORY

SPLICE RESULT DISPLAY

How to view saved splice data and images.

DELETION OF SPLICE RESULT

Procedure for deleting saved splice results.

OPERATION OPTIONS CONFIGURATION

SPLICE OPERATION SETTINGS

Configuring automatic splice and heating operations.

MENU LOCK FUNCTION

Restricting access to settings and data deletion.

PASSWORD MANAGEMENT

Changing and managing the device password.

CALIBRATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

ARC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Steps to adjust arc intensity for optimal splicing.

ARC TEST FUNCTION

Measuring and assessing arc power adequacy.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Performing tests for dust, LED, motor, and heater.

MOTOR DRIVE OPERATION

Manual control and testing of splicer motors.

MOTOR CALIBRATION

Calibrating motor settings for optimal performance.

ELECTRODE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

ELECTRODE STABILIZATION

Stabilizing electrodes for consistent arcing performance.

REPLACING ELECTRODES

Procedure and guidelines for electrode replacement.

ELECTRODES USAGE CAUTION

Recommended replacement intervals for electrodes.

NUMBER OF ELECTRODES USE

Displaying the current count of electrode usage.

SYSTEM SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT

LANGUAGE SELECTION

Choosing the display language for the splicer.

DATE AND TIME SETTING

Configuring the current date and time.

POWER SAVE FEATURES

Customizing power consumption to maximize battery life.

MONITOR AUTO-OFF

Setting the LCD screen to turn off automatically.

SPLICER AUTO-POWER-OFF

Configuring automatic power-off for the splicer.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the volume level for notifications.

LCD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen.

PRODUCT INFORMATION AND HELP

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Viewing maintenance schedules and equipment details.

SENSOR VALUE DISPLAY

Checking temperature, air pressure, and voltage readings.

PROGRAM VERSION INFORMATION

Displaying the current software version of the splicer.

HELP AND SUPPORT RESOURCES

Accessing part names, cleaning guides, and contact info.

ERROR MESSAGES AND SOLUTIONS

TOO DIRTY FIBER ERROR

Error when fiber has foreign substances; requires cleaning.

REPLACE FIBER ERROR

Error due to improper fiber location or dirty lens/reflector.

TOO LONG FIBER ERROR

Error from fiber too close to electrodes or dirty components.

FIBER OVER ANGLE ERROR

Error from fiber cleaved angle exceeding specification.

LOSS LIMIT OVER ERROR

Error when estimated loss exceeds the preset limit.

FIBER THIN ERROR

Error from spliced point being thinner than standard.

FIBER THICK ERROR

Error from spliced point being thicker than standard.

BUBBLE ERROR

Error from bubbles or spots on the spliced point.

CLEAVED SURFACE ERROR

Error from poor quality of fiber cut surface.

SPLICING PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH LOSS

Causes and solutions for high splice loss.

ABNORMAL SPLICING OPERATION

Resolving issues like repeated alignment or 'Too Long Fiber'.

GENERAL PROBLEM OCCURRENCES AND QUESTIONS

POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power not turning on or battery problems.

SPLICE ISSUES

Troubleshooting splice loss, monitor turn-off, or sudden power loss.

SLEEVE HEATER ISSUES

Resolving sleeve not contracting or heater overheating.

OTHER COMMON ISSUES

Addressing menu lock, arc amount, and password issues.

WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION

INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR REPAIR

Details needed before sending the product for repair.

TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES

Instructions for safely transporting the splicer for repair.

REPAIR SERVICE DETAILS

Information regarding repair procedures and data retention.

PRODUCT WARRANTY AND CHARGED SERVICE

GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS

Manufacturer's warranty coverage and conditions.

CHARGED SERVICE CONDITIONS

Cases where service fees apply even under warranty.

Ilsintech SWIFT KF4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSWIFT KF4
Fiber alignmentActive Clad Alignment
Applicable FibersSM, MM, DS, NZDS
Fiber CountSingle
Fiber Cleave Length8mm - 16mm
Typical Splice LossSM: 0.02dB, MM: 0.01dB, DS: 0.04dB, NZDS: 0.04dB
Return Loss≥60dB
LightingLED
Estimated Splice LossAvailable
Applicable Protection Sleeve Length40mm, 60mm
Operating Condition-10°C to 50°C, ≤95% RH
Storage Condition≤95% RH
TerminalUSB
Power SupplyAC Input: AC100-240V, DC Input: DC9-14V