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June 2010

• Featured Article

  How it Works - Fiber Alignment »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales
  
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• New SOC's Simplify Cable Management »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales
  If you wish to terminate fiber with a factory-polished connector, one way to do it is to attach the connector to the field fiber via a "mechanical" connection.

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• Types of Splicers »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales
  Core alignment fusion splicers use multiple cameras to inspect the two cleaved fibers before fusing and allow for multiple axis movement of the fibers. Clad alignment splicers also have multiple cameras but only allow for single axis movement of the fiber.A revolution in splicing came about with the introduction of battery powered handheld fusion splicers.

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• Tips and Tricks »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales
  To reduce the chance of damaging the fiber when stripping, strip off coatings in a series of short segments. This will reduce the force required to remove these coatings.

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• Ask Bruno »

  By: John Bruno, FIS Training Specialist
  After approximately 1,000 splices, worn electrodes may degrade to the point where the fusion splicer must produce more power in order to create the electric arc required for the fusion process. This increased power requirement stresses the fusion splicer, which can eventually fail and result in expensive repair bills.

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• Cleavers - Choosing the Right Toll for the Job »

  By: Ray Wertz, FIS Engineer
  A cleaver scores the cladding of an optical fiber so that the end of the fiber can be broken off cleanly. A good cleave will result in a 90º end face on the main fiber.

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• Anatomy of a Fusion Splicer »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales
  A fusion splicer contains two electrodes, each of which is tapered to a point. The tapered ends allow for precise placement of the electric arc that fuses the two fibers together. To ensure quality splices, keep electrodes clean and replace them as necessary.

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• Tools of the Trade »

  By: Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc.
  Fusion splicing requires that fibers be carefully prepared. This includes cleaving fiber endfaces with a “precision” cleaver (top right). This type of cleaver provides a smooth, accurate cleave that is perpendicular to the fiber endface.

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