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THORLABS Vytran FFS2000 Series User Manual

THORLABS Vytran FFS2000 Series
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FFS2000 Series
Fiber Splicer
User Guide

Table of Contents

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THORLABS Vytran FFS2000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTHORLABS
ModelVytran FFS2000 Series
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

Chapter 2 Safety

Shock Warning

Unplug power before servicing; operate with covers installed.

Voltage and Solution Warnings

Verify voltage, use ventilation for solvents, avoid contact.

Gas and Fiber Shard Warnings

Inert gas ventilation, operator training, fiber shard safety.

Chapter 3 Description

3.1. Introduction

Overview of FFS2000 Series fusion splicing workstation.

3.2. System Overview

General overview of system components and their functions.

3.3. Standard Features

Lists key features like coating removal, cleaving, cleaning, and splicing.

3.5. System Overview

Describes the workstation's role in splicing processes.

3.5.1. Fiber Holding Block and Transfer Jig

Explains FHBs for fiber prep, positioning, and transfer.

3.5.5. Strip and Cleave Station

Combined station for fiber stripping and cleaving.

3.5.7. Splice Station

Positions and fuses fiber ends using a filament.

3.5.9. Proof Test Station

Tests fiber strength against requirements.

Chapter 4 Setup

4.1. Initialize

Establishes communication between PC and hardware.

Chapter 5 Software

5.1. Software Interface

Describes the Graphical User Interface (GUI) structure.

5.2. Menu bar

Lists main menu options like File, View, Configuration.

5.14. Splice Properties

Customizes splice parameters like Pre-Gap and Hot Push.

5.14.1. Multi Stage Splice Properties

Enables and configures multi-stage splicing processes.

Disabling Multi Stage Splice

Reverts to standard splice parameters.

Chapter 6 Fiber Preparation

6.1. Loading the Fiber

Loads fiber into Fiber Holding Blocks (FHBs).

6.2. Coating Removal

Removes acrylate coating from the fiber.

6.3. Cleaning the Fiber

Removes residual particles from glass surface.

6.4. Cleaving the Fiber

Creates a precise, low-angle fiber end face.

Chapter 7 Splicing the Fiber

7.1. Introduction

Overview of filament fusion and fire polish.

7.2. Setting Up

Configuring splice files and parameters.

7.3. Splicing and Fire Polishing Procedure

Step-by-step process for splicing.

7.4. Splice Routine

Sequence of sub-processes for splicing.

Chapter 8 Recoat

8.1. Manual Injection System

How to apply acrylate coating manually.

8.2. Setting Up

Checks before starting the recoat process.

8.3. Priming the Remote Manual Recoat Injection System

Procedure to prime the injection system.

8.4. Fiber Recoating Procedures

Steps for recoating the fiber.

Chapter 9 Proof Test (Item #s FFS2000PT and FFS2000WS)

9.1. Setting Up

Configuring fiber diameter, units, timeout, and peak.

9.2. Proof Testing

Performing the proof test.

9.2.1. Loading the Fiber

Securing the fiber between mandrels.

9.2.2. Adjusting the Proof Test Cycle

Setting ramp rate, cycle time, and peak tension.

Chapter 10 Shutting Down and Storage

10.1. Shutting Down

Procedures for powering down the system.

10.2. Storage and Transportation

Precautions for storing and moving the unit.

Chapter 11 Maintenance

11.1. Planned Maintenance

Schedule for routine maintenance tasks.

11.2. Fiber Holding Block

Maintenance for Fiber Holding Blocks (FHBs).

11.3. Strip/Cleave Station

Maintenance for the strip/cleave station.

11.3.5. Inspect/Clean Cleave Blade

Inspecting and cleaning the cleave blade.

11.4. Splice Station

Maintenance for the splice station.

11.4.4. Filament Calibration

Calibrating new filaments using burnback process.

11.5. Recoat Station

Maintenance for the recoat station.

11.6. Soak / Clean Station

Maintenance for soak/clean stations.

11.7. Proof Test Station

Maintenance for the proof test station.

Chapter 12 Specifications

12.1. Common Specifications

General specifications for the equipment.

12.2. FFS2000 Specifications

Specifics for FFS2000 model.

12.3. FFS2000PT Specifications

Specifics for FFS2000PT model.

12.4. FFS2000PM Specifications

Specifics for FFS2000PM model.

Chapter 13 CE Certificate

Chapter 14 Regulatory

Chapter 15 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

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