INNO A3 - User Manual

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SPLICING OPERATION

HOW TO USE KEYPAD

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Turning splicer on

Select splice mode

The default mode is SM mode, the splicing effect is the best, you can also choose the QUICK mode

to save time.

Check splicing and heater modes

Cleaning bers

Place the sleeve on the ber

Stripping ber

Cleaning ber

Cleaving ber

Install ber onto splicer

Start splicing by closing wind proof cover

Visual inspection on LCD during splice

Remove the spliced ber

Centering protection sleeve on spliced ber

Put the sleeved ber into heater

Start heating by closing heater cover

Completed

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Quick Reference Guide

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Use only 99% or better purity alcohol.

Make sure the stripped ﬁber is free of coating debris or dust.

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Keep the bare ﬁber and cleaved ﬁber end faces in

a clean condition.

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Place the ﬁber ends between the edge of V-grooves

and the electrode ends.

Insert ﬁber into the

protection sleeve

Cleaning ﬁber

Clean by clean wipes (dustproof)

Hold the ﬁber at edge of splicer body

Gently pull the ﬁber

V-groove

edge

Electrode

center

BATTERY PACK

How to recharge battery

How to check remaining battery

capacity on ready screen

Battery Pack

AC Charger

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Connect battery pack (LBT-3000-02) with AC charger, power cable.

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Do not stack battery pack on top of charger while recharging.

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Recharging temperature: 0~40°C (32~104°F).

ON/OFF Key

Power ON/OFF

Back Key

Return to

previous screen

OK Key

Enter

HEAT Key

Heater ON/OFF

when auto heating is off

LED

Turn ON Press key until green led turns on

Turn OFF

Press key until green led blank

SET Key

Execute splice when

auto start is off

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When ARC discharge is not stable. Electrodes should be stabilized and calibrated toreform the arc discharge.

Install prepared SM ﬁbers onto splicer to operate stabilize electrodes and arc calibration. After installation SM ﬁbers,

splice ﬁbers again.

250um

8~16mm

1/3"~2/3"

8~16mm

1/3”~2/3"

900um

13mm

1/2"

Less than 3mm

1/8"

Fiber Holder

Description

Conﬁrm power saving function is working when using battery pack.

RESET Key

Stop and back to ready

Ver. 1.0

ARC FUSION SPLICER

CLAD ALIGNMENT

CAUTION

Hold

Splicing Position

Open the heat oven lid

Move into heat oven clamp

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This document describes the ARC FUSION SPLICER, a device designed for precise optical fiber splicing.

Function Description

The ARC FUSION SPLICER is used to join optical fibers by melting them together, creating a low-loss connection. It supports both SM (Single-Mode) and MM (Multi-Mode) splicing. The device features an automatic start-off function for splicing and includes various tools for preparing fibers, such as stripping, cleaning, and cleaving. It also has a built-in heater for fiber protection sleeves.

Important Technical Specifications

Battery Pack: The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack (LiBT-3000-02) with a voltage range of 6-10V. Charging temperature is 0-40°C (32-104°F).
Power Supply: The device can be operated using an AC charger.
Display: Features a graphical user interface with various menus for splicing, maintenance, and settings.
Splicing Modes: Supports both SM and MM splicing. The default mode is SM.
Electrode Life: The manual mentions that electrodes should be replaced after a certain number of arc discharges.
Storage Temperature (Battery Pack): -20-30°C (-4-86°F) for long-term storage.

Usage Features

Keypad: The device has a keypad with directional keys (Up, Down, Left, Right), OK, RESET, and ENTER buttons for navigation and control. LED indicators (green for ON, red for OFF) show the status of the keys.
Quick Mode: For SM splicing, a quick mode is available for faster operation.
Splicing Process:
1. Open the heat oven lid.
2. Move the heat oven clamp.
3. Hold the fiber at the edge of the splicer body.
4. Gently pull the fiber.
5. Turn on the splicer.
6. Select the splice mode (SM or MM).
7. Check splicing and heater modes.
8. Clean fibers.
9. Place fibers on the splicer.
10. Strip fibers.
11. Clean fibers.
12. Cleave fibers.
13. Install fiber onto the splicer.
14. Start splicing by closing the wind-proof cover.
15. Visual inspection on LCD during splicing.
16. Remove the spliced fiber.
17. Centering protection sleeve on spliced fiber.
18. Put the sleeved fiber into the heater.
19. Start heating by closing the heater cover.
20. Once completed, remove the fiber.
Fiber Insertion: Insert the fiber into the protection sleeve, ensuring no debris or dust. Clean with wipes (dustproof).
V-groove and Electrode Center: Keep the bare fiber and cleaved fiber ends in a clean condition. Place the fiber ends between the edge of the V-grooves and the electrode ends.
Battery Pack Usage: Connect the battery pack to the charger while recharging. Do not stack battery packs on top of each other during charging. Confirm power saving function is working when using the battery pack.
ARC Calibration: The device allows for ARC calibration to adjust the power factor and fiber splicing position. This involves checking the power of ARC, performing calibration, and verifying the ARC value.

Maintenance Features

Maintenance Menu: The device has a dedicated maintenance menu for various adjustments and checks.
LED Calibration: Adjusts the brightness of the LED.
Dust Check: Checks for optical path dust or dirt and judges whether they disturb fiber observation. If contamination exists, press the return button twice to display the location.
Adjust Position: Automatic fiber adjustment.
Motor Calibration: Automatically calibrates the speed of 4 motors.
Replace Electrodes: Accurately measure the position of the electrodes by ARC discharge.
ARC Calibration: Automatically calibrates the power factor and fiber splicing position.
Cleaning:
- Objective Lens: Clean periodically with alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab.
- Fiber Clamp Slot: Clean periodically with alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab.
- White LED: Clean periodically with alcohol-moistened thin cotton swab.
- General Cleaning: Use only 99% or better purity alcohol. Clean by clean wipes (dustproof). Do not contact the electrode tips.
Periodic Maintenance:
- Battery Pack: Replace battery pack every 3 months before recharging. When storing, discharge battery pack to long-term storage temperature (-20-30°C). Recharge battery pack every 6 months, not to be empty.
Electrode Replacement: When "Replace Electrodes" message appears, or when the tip is damaged, replace electrodes. This involves executing "Replace Electrodes," pressing "SET," loosening screws, taking out old electrodes, putting in new electrodes, reassembling the electrode cover, tightening screws, turning splicer on, installing prepared fibers, executing "Stabilize Electrodes," and executing "Arc Calibration."
Important Note: Upon completion of all checks and adjustments, a list of results is displayed. If the dust check result is not good, clean the objective lenses. If the cleaning cannot eliminate contamination, there is a possibility that the contamination may be in the inside of the optical path. Contact sales agency for additional instructions.
Fiber Preparation: Before you start test, remove the fibers from the splicer. When the above item No. 2 (dust check) is completed, prepare and load the fibers onto the splicer and press "SET."

INNO A3 Specifications

General

Brand	INNO
Model	A3
Category	Cutter
Language	English