1. S183PM-II / S184PM-SLDF Fusion Splicer Presentation
STR
November 2010
S183PM-II / S184PM-SLDF Fusion Splicer Presentation
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD
Interconnectivity Equipment Dpt.
Telecommunications Company
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2. INDEX 1. Splice technology 4. Typical data 2. Feature & Application
PM (Polarization-maintaining) fiber -- 3
High strength splicing -- 5
LDF (Large Diameter Fiber) -- 6
Dissimilar fibers splicing -- 7
2. Feature & Application
Specialty splicing made easy -- 8
Fast splice time
Safe PM fiber rotation --10
Easy operation
Wide range aligning system --14
Monitor & User interface --15
Advanced fusion control --16
Manual Splicing
“Ring of Fire” (3 phase plasma) --19
“Smart Fuse” Advanced splicer software --20
3. Specification
Specification
Components
Tools and accessories --30
4. Typical data
Splice loss on SM-SM --35
Splice loss on SM-DS --36
Extinction ratio on Panda-Panda --37
Tension strength at high strength splice --38
5. Contact
--39
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3. Application of PM fiber
1. Splice technology
1. PM (Polarization-maintaining) fiber
PM fiber is the optical fiber in which the polarization of light waves launched into the fiber is maintained during propagation, with little or no cross-coupling of optical power between the polarization modes.
There are several different designs of PM fiber. Stress rod makes the birefringence on the core.
The polarization is maintained
The polarization is not maintained
Application of PM fiber
Panda
Core
Stress rod
Core
Stress rod
Bow-tie
Stress rod
Tiger
Fiber optic sensing
Interferometer
Laser diode
Optical module
Etc.
Core
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4. 1. Splice technology
1. PM (Polarization-maintaining) fiber
In case of splicing PM fiber, it is necessary to match both orientations of PM fibers. Normally, the directions of stress rods should be matched.
Offset of orientations of PM fibers cause the depolarization of light source.
However, to get the depolarized light, there is the case that 45 degree offset is made at the splice point intentionally.
And there is the case that 90 degree offset is made at the splice point to compensate the difference of velocity between polarization modes.
PM fusion splicer should have the mechanism to rotate the fibers.
Same orientation
90 degree offset
45 degree offset
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5. 1. Splice technology 2. High strength splicing
Generally, the high strength splicing indicates that the portion of splicing has tension strength 20 [N] in case of the fiber of clad diameter 125um.
It is necessary to take care not to injure the bare glass of fiber during splice process including preparing the fiber.
Fusion splicer with the function of high strength splicing should have the mechanism to hold the fiber without contact to the bare glass of fiber.
Typical applications using high strength splicing are as follows.
Submarine cable
Optical component or Optical device
Connection requiring high reliability
etc.
Coating Clamp method
Fiber Coating
Fiber Clad
Clamp
V-Groove
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6. 1. Splice technology
3. LDF (Large Diameter Fiber)
LDF have been used to transmit high power laser light in the field of medical device and laser processing machine.
Typical clad diameter of LDF is from 200um to 1000um.
Recently the demand of LDF is increasing. Along with it, the demand of fusion splicer to LDF is also increasing.
Fusion splicer to LDF should have the function to generate high power arc discharging.
400um clad fiber
125um clad fiber
Splicing 400um clad fiber
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7. 1. Splice technology
4. Dissimilar fibers splicing
In case of splicing the dissimilar fibers, the splice loss is normally larger than splicing the similar fibers. Large splice loss is caused by the difference of MFD.
This splice loss can be reduced by heating the fibers around splice portion for proper duration.
In addition, it is more effective to heat the fibers with wide area around splice portion.
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8. 2. Feature & Application
1. Specialty splicing made easy
The advanced features of theS183PM-II and S184PM fusion splicer allow to splice today’s and tomorrow’s most exotic fiber types.
PM fiber
High strength splicing
LDF (S183PM-II: Up to 500um, S184PM-SLDF: Up to 1200um)
Small clad fiber (80um)
High delta fiber
Erbium doped fiber
Other exotic fibers
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9. 2. Feature & Application
2. Fast splice time
The splice time on S183PM-II fusion splicer is lightning fast at 35 seconds for PANDA fiber and 15 seconds for SMF. It is the fastest in the industry for most fiber applications, allowing you to increase efficiency on your production line.
(40 seconds for PANDA fiber and 20 seconds for SMF on S184PM-SLDF)
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10. 2. Feature & Application
3. Safe PM fiber rotation
The rotation mechanism on S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer allow PM fiber to rotate while keeping it straight and stable. This minimizes fiber twist, which can be detrimental to sensitive splicing applications.
S182PM-H Fusion splicer
“Situation of rotating the fiber”.
The fiber is coiling to the shaft.
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11. 2. Feature & Application
4. Easy operation
The S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer automatically adjust for different fiber coating and cladding sizes. There is no need to exchange v-grooves or fiber clamps.
In addition, S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF have been designed so that the user simply loads the fiber holder and closes the lid to start the fusion process.
Fiber holder
Pin guide
Fiber clamp
V-groove
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12. 2. Feature & Application
4. Easy operation
The S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer automatically perform a tensile proof test on the fiber and release the holder lid to avoid twisting the spliced fiber.
This automation eliminates the need for the operator to manually open and reset the splicer after each splicing.
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13. 2. Feature & Application
4. Easy operation
The S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer has several unique keys for easy operation.
Information key: Displaying machine’s condition, as if fiber dimension, cleave length and current fusion program
Short-cut key: Leading the specific menu display by one key
Auto program key: Selecting the Auto selection mode by one key
Program key: Selecting the pre-registered program by one key
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14. Stable fusion splicing
2. Feature & Application
5. Wide range aligning system
The S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer can drive both left and right V-grooves with two directions (X and Y).
The strokes of movement of V-groove are very wide. The fiber with any clad size can be aligned to the proper position for arc discharging.
Stable fusion splicing X Y
Electrode
V-Groove
Fiber
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15. 2. Feature & Application
6. Monitor & User interface
The S183PM-II and S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer has large high resolution color monitor.
The location of monitor can be easily switched either to the front or back.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) enhances ease-of-operation.
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16. 2. Feature & Application
7. Advanced arc-discharge control
Arc-scanning and Arc-sequencing functions allow to perform a wide variety of arc-discharge control to minimize the splice loss, minimize the tension strength.
Arc-scanning function
Splicing
Heating a wide area around splice point
Making the expansion of core gentler
Arc-scanning function can move the spliced fiber around arc center during arc-discharging process.
On S183PMII and S184PM-SLDF, The range of movement of arc-scanning is +/- 2mm.
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17. 2. Feature & Application Arc-sequencing function
7. Advanced arc-discharge control
Arc-sequencing function
Arc power
Time flow
First arc-discharging
Second arc-discharging
Arc-sequencing function allows to change the power of arc-discharging on time and make the pulse arc-discharging.
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18. 2. Feature & Application
8. Manual Splicing
Manual Splicing function allows to perform splicing the novel fibers and retreating the fiber to make unique shape by arc-discharging.
All motors of Fusion Splicer can be drove manually. And it is possible to observe the fiber image with various magnification.
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19. 2. Feature & Application
9. “Ring of Fire” (3 phase plasma) only S184PM-SLDF
S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer uses three-phase wide area plasma technology called “Ring of fire®” developed by 3SAE Technologies, Inc.
This groundbreaking technology makes the plasma field (temperature field) wider and adjustable.
Splicing fiber with 1mm clad diameter on S183PM-II
-> Arc-discharging is avoiding the fiber. The fiber is not heated
Splicing fiber with 1mm clad diameter on S184PM-SLDF
-> Fiber is around center of arc-discharging and heated uniformly
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20. 2. Feature & Application
10. “Smart Fuse” Advanced splicer software (Optional)
Smart Fuse is designed to enhance splicing performance in the lab and the factory..
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21. 2. Feature & Application
10. “Smart Fuse” Advanced splicer software (Optional)
Improves quality control by establishing a database of all splicing results.
Provides interface between fusion splicer and measurement equipment, allowing use to perform “live” splicing with real-time feed back from equipment.
Provide the control of keys and operation on PC.
Allows to download and upload the recipe of program. And allows to edit it and make the new recipe easily.
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22. 3. Specification Model S183PM-II S184PM-SLDF Electrode system
Cladding diameter
80 – 500um
80 – 1200um
Coating diameter
160 – 2000um
Fiber cleave length
Coating clamping
Bare fiber clamping
3 – 5mm
9 – 11mm
5mm
Applicable fibers
SMF, MMF, DSF, NZDS, High-Δ, EDF, PMF, LDF
Typical splice loss
SM: 0.02dB, MM: 0.01dB, DS: 0.04dB, PM: 0.05dB
SM: 0.03dB
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23. 3. Specification Model S183PM-II S184PM-SLDF Typical extinction ratio
Panda: -40dB (0.6degree)
Bow-tie: -32dB (1.4degree)
Panda: -35dB (1.0degree)
Typical splice time
SMF: 15sec
Panda: 35sec
(bare fiber clamping)
SMF: 20sec
Panda: 45sec
Return Loss
>60dB
Typical heater time
51sec (60mm sleeve), 45sec (40mm sleeve)
Typical tensile strength
300kpsi (20N on clad 125um) with High strength splicing
Splice program
61 Default / 150 available
11 Default / 150 available
Data interface
USB ver.1.1 and LAN(10BASE-T)
Video output
Analog RGB
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24. 3. Specification Model S183PM-II S184PM-SLDF Monitor
6.5 inch color LCD monitor
Display interface
GUI
Magnification of fiber image
215 times and 430 times
Splice memory
Maximum 2000
Power source
100 – 240 VAC (with AC adapter)
AC adapter
S974A
S974A and S975
Dimension
350W x 197D x 154H mm
Weight [kg]
8.5 kg
8.8kg
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25. 3. Specification Parts Name Parts number S183PM-II S184PM-SLDF
2. Components
Parts Name
Parts number
S183PM-II
S184PM-SLDF
S183PM-II Main body
S183-P2-A-0001 1
-----
S184PM-SLDF Main body
S184-PS-A-0001
250um coating fiber holder
S710S-250
1 pair
400um coating fiber holder
S710S-400
900um coating fiber holder
S710S-900
Fiber holder for LDF
S710S-LDF
Option
S974A AC adapter
S974A
S975A AC adapter
S975A
AC power cable 2
S960 spare electrode
S960
Spare electrode for LDF
S968
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26. 3. Specification Parts Name Parts number S183PM-II S184PM-SLDF
2. Components
Parts Name
Parts number
S183PM-II
S184PM-SLDF
Spare LDF vertical electrode
S184-X-A-0003
----- 1
Spare electrode
S184-X-A-0005
1 pair
Spare vertical electrode
S184-X-A-0006
Change tool of vertical electrode
S184-X-A-0004
Z stage lock
S183-X2-A-0010
Electrode sharpener
D5111
S183PM-II Operation manual
S184PM Operation manual
160um coating fiber holder
S710S-080
Option
Fiber transporter
S183-X2-A-0002
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27. 3. Specification S975A AC adapter S974A AC adapter
2. Components
S975A AC adapter
S974A AC adapter
S183PMII / S184PM-SLDF
Main body
Z stage lock
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28. 3. Specification Fiber Holders Fiber Holder for LDF Fiber Transporter
2. Components
Fiber Holders
Fiber Holder for LDF
Fiber Transporter
Change tool of
vertical electrode
Electrode
sharpener
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29. Appropriate electrodes
3. Specification
2. Components
S960
S968
S184-X-A-0005
S184-X-A-0003
S184-X-A-0006
Horizontal Electrode
Vertical Electrode
(Only for S184PM-SLDF)
Electrodes
Type
Clad diameter
Appropriate electrodes
S183PMII
＜200um
S960
≧200um
S968
S184PM-SLDF
＜300um
S184-X-A-0005 and S184-X-A-0006
≧300um
S968 and S184-X-A-0003
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30. 3. Specification 125um clad fiber Operation Normal splice
3. Tools and accessories
125um clad fiber
Operation
Normal splice
High strength splice
Striping
S218R thermal stripper
or S218H thermal stripper
S218H thermal stripper with blade for high strength
Cleaning
Alcohol and cotton
S903 ultrasonic cleaner
Cleaving
S325A cleaver
Splicing
S183PM-II fusion splicer
or S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer
Protecting
Protection sleeve
or Recoater
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31. 3. Specification LDF Operation Splicing up to 400um clad fiber
3. Tools and accessories
LDF
Operation
Splicing up to 400um clad fiber
Splicing from 400um to 1200um clad fiber
Striping
Micro-Strip MS-1-FS with appropriate blade to clad
Cleaning
Alcohol and cotton
Cleaving
Photon Kinetics FK11-LDF
or 3SAE Liquid Clamp Cleaver
3SAE EndFace Prep Station
Splicing
S183PM-II fusion splicer
with LDF fiber holder
and S968 LDF electrode
or S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer
S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer
Protecting
Protection sleeve
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32. 3. Specification 80um clad fiber Operation Normal splice Striping
3. Tools and accessories
80um clad fiber
Operation
Normal splice
Striping
Micro-Strip MS-1-FS with 80um blade
Cleaning
Alcohol and cotton
Cleaving
S325S80 cleaver
Splicing
S183PM-II fusion splicer with 160um coating fiber holder
or S184PM-SLDF fusion splicer with 160um coating fiber holder
Protecting
Protection sleeve
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33. 3. Specification S218R Thermal stripper S325A Cleaver
3. Tools and accessories
S218R Thermal stripper
S325A Cleaver
S903 Ultrasonic cleaner
Protection sleeve
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34. 3. Specification Micro-Strip MS-1-FS Photon Kinetics FK11-LDF
3. Tools and accessories
Micro-Strip MS-1-FS
Photon Kinetics FK11-LDF
3SAE Liquid Clamp Cleaver
3SAE EndFace Prep Station
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35. 4. Typical data Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
1. Splice loss on SM-SM
Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
N=320 (10 splices x 32 machines)
Max = 0.05 dB
Min = 0.00 dB
Avg = dB
Std = dB
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36. 4. Typical data Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
2. Splice loss on SM-DS
Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
N=320 (10 splices x 32 machines)
Max = 0.19 dB
Min = 0.01 dB
Avg = dB
Std = dB
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37. 4. Typical data Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
3. Extinction ratio on PANDA-PANDA
Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
N=320 (10 splices x 32 machines)
Measured by Ando AQ-8418C
Max = dB
Min = dB
Avg = dB
Std = dB
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38. 4. Typical data Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
4. Tension strength with high strength splice
Splice result on S183PM-II Fusion Splicer
N=20 (20 splices x 1 machine)
Splicing SM-SM by S903, S218H, S325A and S183PM-II
Max = 40.2 N
Min = 15.8 N
Avg = N
Std = 5.46 N
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