Operating Instructions 1-3 M90 Fusion Splicer
Issue 02/97 Getting to Know the M90 Fusion Splicer
General
The microprocessor-controlled fusion splicer is employed to produce mechanically
strong, durable and low-loss connections between optical fibers.
Fiber diameter
It is possible to connect single-mode fibers, dispersion-shifted single-mode fibers and
multimode fibers up to a maximum coating diameter of 900 µm. The splicer is designed
for the standard fiber outside diameter 125 µm (without coating). If you want to fuse
other fiber diameters, please contact the manufacturer.
Automatic fiber
positioning
The fibers are positioned and fused automatically. This ensures consistently good re-
sults irrespective of the operator. Two mutually independent processes for positioning
and automatic splice loss calculation are incorporated into the splicer. The proven LID
system (
LID
=
L
ocal
I
njection and
D
etection) allows the user to perform exact core-to-
core positioning of the fiber ends so that usable splice results can also be obtained in
the case of single-mode fibers with eccentric cores. It also allows the user to measure
the splice loss at the operating wavelength of 1300 nm. If the LID system cannot be
used (e.g. in the case of tight buffered fibers), the finished splice is analyzed with the
L-PAS
video system (
L
ens
P
rofile
A
lignment
S
ystem) and the splice loss likewise
given in dB.
Automatic
fusion time con-
trol
The LID programs with automatic fusion time control measure the light transmitted
through the fusion point during the fusion process. The optimum fusion time for each
individual splice is thus selected automatically.
Flexible
software
The splicer is equipped with a flexible software package that allows the user to adapt it
to all conceivable applications:
The following programs are provided:
- LID programs with automatic fusion-time control for minimum splice loss
- L-PAS programs for special fiber types
- Special programs with preselectable fusion time and programmable fusion current
profile
- Attenuation splice program for making attenuators up to 10 dB
Splicer
shutdown
The splicer shuts down automatically 30 minutes after the last operation in AC power
mode. In battery mode, the operator can select the shutdown time himself.
Accessories
At the customer's request, the splicer can be equipped with various accessories such
as a battery, cleaver and splice tray holder. For accessories, see section 7.
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