Instructions For Use With Fusion Splicer

 A Fibre glass or Omron Fusion Splicer is used for the joining and fusion of fiber optic cables in optical networks, computer network cables, and phone-line networks. A fiber optic cable is made up of a series of copper threads which are each connected to the next one by an optic cable conductor. When a fiber optic cable is used, it has a core which is the conductive core of the cable, the jacket which carry the conductive layer, and the outer core which is the substrate material. The core acts like the conductor, while the outer core is what provides the interface between the core and the substrate layer. There are many types of fiber cores, including optical fibers and polymeric fibers.

Omron's fiber splicer products provide both fusion splicing apparatus and fusion termination procedures. A fiber splicer is used to join two or more optical fibers together by a mechanical method. The goal is for the fibers to join seamlessly without the separation of the core and the substrate layer. Optical fibers can be purchased from most optical supply stores.

An optical fiber splicer is used for the fusion splicing of high-frequency copper (Iefa) or high-speed polyethylene (LPI) fibers. The Iefa fiber typically consists of vertically-aligned copper threads which are inserted into a substrate which has holes on all four sides. LPI tubing is composed of long, narrow threads with a large gap between each pair of threads. In order for the fusion splicing process to be highly accurate, the fiber must be terminated at a depth of at least 2mm.

The job of a fusion splicer is to cut the threads at a specific depth with a high-performance cutter in order to prevent the fibers from being cut too deeply and to prevent them from being disconnected from the support structure at the base. Because the fusion splicer must be accurate enough to perform the job, it uses a sophisticated cutting device called a "field termination device" (FDT). The FDT is a very precise and versatile piece of equipment that can be precisely positioned on the cutting surface to control the cutting depth and to assure proper cleave.

There are several different types of field termination devices, but the most commonly used are the LTI-mounted and LPI-unplugged styles. Both of these devices employ the use of a spring-loaded mechanism that snaps the connectors off of the threads at a precise depth. The LTI fusion splicers also use a safety lock to ensure that the device is safe and free of damage once the fusion splicing has been completed. With many models of LTI fusion splicers, the safety lock is a small push button located at the very top of the cutter head that automatically latches the spring closed upon machining action. Some designs of LTI devices have two or more safety locks that can be locked and unlocked by hand. All fusion splicers should be operated by an operator who has been trained for this specific type of machine, since the machine can become very dangerous if handled improperly.

Fusion splicers are used for many applications in manufacturing, especially with products that need to be cut, threaded, or melted down, in a highly accurate and timely fashion. Due to their exacting capabilities and inherent accuracy, many manufacturers rely on fused splicers to manufacture parts that are void of defects, which greatly enhances the product's strength and durability. It is always strongly recommended that buyers purchase instructional videos for any machine they may be interested in, since this will provide them with the knowledge necessary to operate these machines in a safe manner.