FFS2000 Series Chapter 3: Description
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Figure 6 Strip Station
Stripping Slot: The stripping slot is used to position the FHB at the stripping station. Positioning a FHB in
the slot automatically activates the internal vacuum, pulling the fiber into the FHB and TMS V-groove.
Simultaneously the TMS blades warm up to their preset stripping temperature. When stripping, the FHB is
slid away from the stripping station assembly using a smooth, steady motion.
Stripping Stop: The strip length of the fiber can be adjusted by changing the position of the stripping
stop. This can be accomplished by loosening the stripping stop and manually adjusting it.
Stripper Inserts: The top and bottom inserts contain a matched set of stripping blades at each end,
which capture and remove the acrylate coating. In the thermo mechanical stripping set, the bottom insert
also contains a heating element, used to soften the acrylate coating.
Strip Indicator: The strip indicator displays the status of the thermo mechanical stripping station, as
follows:
o Flashing: TMS blades are heating up
o Lit: TMS blades reached preset stripping temperature
o Off: TMS blades not in use
Cleave Station
When the FHB is located in the cleaving position, a tension-and-scribe method of cleaving provides low-end-
angle fiber end faces.
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