Sumitomo TYPE-71c - V-grooves, Electrodes, and Optical Parts; Identification of internal components

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V-grooves
Keep bare fibers aligned.
Fiber coating clamp
Holds fiber coating.
Electrodes
Arc is generated between the
electrodes.
Electrode cover plate
Holds the electrode seated into
the retaining groove.
V-groove illumination
Illuminates the V-groove. Lit
when the
hood is opened.
Lens protection glass
Protects the lens surface.
Microscope objective lens
Fiber is observed with the lens.
LED for fiber observation
Illuminates the fiber and make an
image on the microscope.
Bare fiber pads
Hold fibers seated into the
V-grooves. Normally they are
attached to the hood.
V-grooves, electrodes, other components
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