M90 Fusion Splicer 7-8 Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting and Care/Maintenance Issue 02/97
Menu "Test
functions"
In the menu "Test functions" the following submenus can be selected:
• Dirt check
• Illumination check
• Column/line digitization
• Piezo test
The submenu "Column/line digitization" should only be used by the service center. This
section is not relevant for the craftsperson in the field. The other two sections can be
used to perform selective troubleshooting on the splicer.
On completing a submenu it is possible to return to the monitor page "Service support"
(see figure "Service support") by pressing button
.
Submenu "Dirt check"
This menu is used to carry out a menu-driven check of the optical section, including the
lens systems and the camera. The test should be performed when poor splice results
are thought to be due to contamination of the optical system. The submenu is activated
with the following actions:
•
Ensure that no fiber is inserted in the splicer.
• Select submenu "Dirt check" with button
.
• Confirm submenu with button .
• Activate submenu with button .
If contamination is detected, a fault message appears on the monitor, e.g. "Illumination
in Y axis poor". In this case the optical system should be cleaned in accordance with
the operating instructions. Another check should then be made with the submenu "Dirt
check". If, even after several careful cleanings, a fault message continues to appear, it
must be assumed that there is a fault that cannot be repaired by the craftsperson in the
field. The splicer must then be serviced in the service center which should be advised of
the test performed.
Submenu "Illumination check"
This menu is used to carry out a menu-driven check of the illlumination system, includ-
ing the contrast between background and fiber as well as the focus setting.
The test should be performed when poor splice results occur after the splicer has been
exposed to extreme mechanical stress. The submenu is activated with the following
actions:
- Remove coating to a length of about 40 mm on the fiber.
- Clean this section of the fiber carefully and insert it in the splicer fiber guide in the
splicing area.
- Prevent fiber slipping out by inserting it in the relevant LID coupler.
- Select submenu "Illumination check" with button
.
- Confirm submenu with button .
- Activate submenu with button .
If a malfunction is detected, a fault message appears on the monitor, e.g "Focus in XY
axis poor". In this case the splicer must be serviced in the service center particularly if
splice loss performance is continually poor. The service center should be advised of the
test performed.
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