FFS2000 Series Chapter 3: Description
Rev B, July 21, 2017 Page 11
Figure 7 Cleave Station
Cleave Bushing: The cleave bushings are used to position the FHB at the cleaving station.
Cleave Blade: The polycrystalline diamond cleave blade is used to score the fiber during the tension-
and-scribe cleaving process.
Cleave Button: The cleave button is used to initiate the cleaving process.
Cleave Insert: The cleave insert is used to hold the fiber in place at the cleaving station until the lid is
closed.
3.5.6. Clean Station
The cleaning station is used to remove any coating particles or residue left on the glass surface which may
reduce splice strength. The prepared fiber is immersed in the cleaning solution by raising the dunking jig, which
automatically activates the ultrasonic cleaner to run for a chosen period. The cleaning station consists of left- and
right-hand dunking jigs and an ultrasonic cleaning solution container.
Figure 8 Clean Station