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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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