Optical Fiber Arc Fusion Splicer Read this user manual carefully before running KF4A SWIFT KF4A WWW.ILSINTECH.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTION 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENT 7 2.1 Product specifications 7 2.2 Product package 8 PRODUCT OUTLINE 10 3.1 Function buttons 10 3.2 Component name 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 13 4.1 Power supply 13 4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF 15 4.3 Fiber cleaning 16 4.4 Inserting fiber to protecting sleeve 16 4.5 Fiber stripping 17 4.6 Fiber cleaning 20 4.7 Fiber cleaving 21 4.8 KF4A Sleeve-Heater 26 4.9 Splice procedure 29 4.
6.3 Stripping 60 6.4 Splice result 64 6.5 Option 66 6.6 Optical module 70 6.7 Calibration 72 6.8 Electrodes 77 6.9 Setting 81 6.10 Information 85 ERROR MESSAGE 88 7.1 Too Dirty Fiber 88 7.2 Replace Fiber. 88 7.4 Fiber Over Angle 89 7.5 Loss Limit Over. 90 7.6 Fiber Thin Error 90 7.7 Fiber Thick Error 90 7.8 Bubble error 91 7.9 Cleaved Surface Error 91 SPLICING PROBLEM SOLVING 92 8.1 When loss is high 92 8.
Safety instruction Swift KF4A is designed to be used conveniently on both indoor and outdoor work sites. Its use is easy and simple but make sure to read this instructions prior to prevent accidents and malfunctions before using Swift KF4A. This user guide provides information necessary for safe operation. Keep this users guide with the product at all times. Ilsintech does not take any responsibility for the equipment’s damage and personal or physical loss incurred due to improper use or alteration.
Warnings Use proper power voltage. AC power for the adapter is AC100-240V, 50~60Hz. Test the AC power before use. When output voltage of AC power is high or abnormal frequency is generated, the product is damaged and serious injury or even death may be incurred to the user. AC output voltage should be measured using circuit tester before connecting AC power cable and regular inspection should also be conducted. Do not pull AC power cord with excessive force, apply heat or transform it.
Warnings Do not use compressed air or compressed gas when cleaning Swift KF4A. Inspect carry case belt before transportation. If the carry case is dropped due to damage on the belt, it may incur equipment damage or injury. Wear safety goggles when working on splicing. It is very dangerous if a piece of fiber chips get in skin or eye. Do not use Swift KF4A around high temperature or flame. It may incur injury or equipment damage.
Cautions Do not touch sleeve heater or protecting sleeve while sleeve heater is operating or right after heating is completed. It may incur injury due to high temperature. Do not put Swift KF4A in an unstable place. When the equipment is dropped, it incurs injury or equipment damage. Swift KF4A should be accurately adjusted and treated in alignment. Do not give it a strong shock, either. Use a carry case to carry or to keep Swift KF4A.
Product specifications and component 2.1 Product specifications Item Description Fiber alignment IPAAS clad alignment method Applicable fibers 0.25mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm Indoor cable Number of fiber core applicable Single Fiber diameter Clad diameter: 125 ㎛, Coating diameter: 150 ㎛~3mm Cleaved length 5.
DC lithium polymer battery (DC 14.8V, 3400mAh), Power 100~240V AC adapter Battery Approximately 200 cycles capacity Electrodes life Terminals 3,000 splices USB, RCA, external power(DC 12V vehicle cigar jack splice) 2.2 Product package 2.2.
2.2.2 Optional package Item Battery Model name KF-3400 Cleaver blade BI-05 Electrodes EI-24 Fiber holder Sleeve HS-250, HS-900, HS-2.5, HS-IN,HF4-SC/FC, HF4-ST, HF4-LC, LS-900 (Choose one) S09-C, S09, S30-C, S30 Sleeve clamp SC-01 Work belt WB-01 SOC connector SC, LC, FC, ST [See Ilsintech website.
Product outline 3.1 Function buttons Button Description Press and hold about 1 second to turn the power ON/OFF. Press and hold about 1 second when power is on and splicer turns off. Move the cursor to the left. Move fiber on manual mode and adjusts camera’s focus. It loads stripping popup menu. Move the cursor to the right Move fiber on manual mode and adjusts camera’s focus. It loads VFL (Shortcut) Move the cursor upwards. It selects each motor on manual mode. It loads splice popup menu.
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Remaining battery indicator USB DC OUT Heater Heater cover 12
Instructions for use The following is the initial screen of Swift KF4A. For accurate splice result, splice mode, stripping mode and heater mode should be properly selected. Basic information on Swift KF4A is displayed on the initial screen. Check whether the proper mode is selected before splice. Battery status indicator Current splice mode Current heater mode Current stripping mode 4.1 Power supply Battery pack is built in at the battery chamber.
4.1.2 Battery charging Make sure you check the voltage, frequency and then the DC cable of AC/DC adaptor connects to the DC jack of the battery before charging the battery When the battery is fully charged, LED will turn green and power is disconnected, activating protection circuit to avoid overcharge. The power is turned back on as the battery needs to be charged and charging resumes when the DC cable of adaptor is connected to the DC jack of the battery.
4.2 How to turn the power ON/OFF To turn on the power of Swift KF4A, press and hold about 1 second with the wind cover closed. After the entire functions including motors are initialized, the initial screen is subsequently displayed as follows. For accurate splice, splice mode and heater mode should be properly selected. Current splice mode, stripping mode and heater mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.3 Fiber cleaning Wipe fiber clean with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol. Fine dust on the surface of the fiber may increase loss after splice and incur damage on the fiber after heating. 4.4 Inserting fiber to protecting sleeve Put fiber into the protective sleeve.
4.5 Fiber stripping Automatic stripper of KF4A automatically performs accurate stripping with single fiber. This thermal stripper does not incur cracks on stripped fiber with superb tensile force. Stripping length of the fiber can be up to 28.0mm. To keep the equipment’s optimal performance, thoroughly understanding and memorizing the instructions is extremely important for proper use. Also, wipe the fiber clean with soft cloth or cotton moistened with alcohol.
Use ethyl alcohol with a purity level of 96% or higher. i. Heater warms up. Make preparations by opening up the heater cover and slide cover. ii. Install fiber to be stripped on the holder as in the figure. The minimum stripping length is 18mm. iii. Place the holder with fiber on the holder base and close the cover. iv. When the heater cover is closed, the fiber heats up for the preset time period and the slider moves to the left to strip the fiber. v.
4.5.1 Maintenance (1) Blade replacement and adjustment i. Remove the blade by unscrewing the bolt as shown in the figure when its fails stripping. Removal should be done after moving the slider and it stays to the left position. ii. Assemble a new blade in reverse order of the disassembly process. (composed as 1 pair of each piece both at the top and the bottom) Setting and stripping can be done properly with no on the both top and bottom. (2) Product handling and storage i.
4.6 Fiber cleaning The alcohol dispenser of KF4A releases a fixed cleaning agent for fiber cleaning. Be careful not to soak this equipment in any amount of liquid Keep it clean at all times as it is vulnerable to humidity and dust. Keep and use it at room temperature as it can become deformed due to high temperature. Be careful when using this product as it may break down due to vibration and shock.
4.7 Fiber cleaving The automatic cleaver of KF4A cleaves by 90 degree angle cleaving with a single fiber. Stripping should be in a proper condition. Fiber alignment in the holder must be in an appropriate condition. The blade condition and height of the blade at the cleaver should be maintained in a proper manner. i. Open the cover and set the holder with the fiber on the holder base and align the stripped fiber straight over the blade, Check the alignment of the fiber. <Φ250 type> ii.
iii. Check the cleaved the end face of the fiber with the cover open. <Φ250 type> iv. Remove the cleaved fiber and holder. Be careful not to leave any dust or foreign substance on the fiber. Cleaved chips are collected by an automatic chip collector. For the detailed use of cleaver, refer to the instructions for blade use. 4.7.1 Blade adjustment and replacement - 1~16 channels are shown on the blade. (Cleaving locations).
4.7.2 How to change blade channel (cleaving locations) i. Remove the cleaver from KF4A main body using a hex wrench as in the figure. ii. Then remove the chip box using a hex wrench as in the figure below. iii. Open the cover; with the slider advanced, then unscrew the set screw using a wrench as in the figure.
iv. Turn the blade counterclockwise by 1 mark with a cotton swab. Assembly is done in reverse order. 4.7.3 Blade replacement i. With cleaver removed from KF4A, unscrew the set screw using a wrench as in the figure. ii. Insert a wrench from the bottom of the cleaver as in the figure and properly unscrew the set screw from the slider. Slider should be rear warded.
iii. Turn the wrench bolt; put it in Cam Pin and then remove it from the slider by pulling with a tweezers, etc. iv. Pay special attention in order to prevent blade damage while replacing it. Assembly is done in reverse order of disassemble and the set screw should be firmly tightened. 4.7.4 i. Blade height adjustment Insert a wrench in the bottom of cleaver as in the figure and properly unscrew the set screw of slider. Slider should be back warded. ii.
When the blade is adjusted to the proper height, tighten the set screw of slide. The height adjustment of the blade is closely related to cleaving quality . Make sure you perform height adjustment with BHS-01, sold separately. Please contact customer service for the information and availability of BHS-01. 4.8 KF4A Sleeve-Heater The sleeve heater of KF4A reinforces spliced point of the single fiber. The quality of fusion splicing on the fiber should be good.
tube covers the spliced point. Load the fiber into the heater. For the fusion splice on connectors, load it into the right end of the heater and press the sleeve tube into the heater as tight as possible.
iii. After settling the fiber, turn on the heater by pressing . . (Heating time 20sec) iv. Remove the sleeve protected fiber by opening the cover when the cooling is completed.
4.9 Splice procedureThe status and cleaved quality of the fiber can be monitored by using an image processing system by Swift KF4A. For better splice result, however, visual inspection is required also. In auto mode, the splice procedure begins automatically as the wind cover is closed. i. Fibers installed on the splicer advance toward each other and stop. The fibers align once cleaning arc is done.
4.10 Removing the spliced fiber i. Open the cover of the sleeve heater. ii. Open the wind cover. iii. Hold the fiber on the left and open the clamp on the left. iv. Open the fiber clamp on the right. v. Hold both sides of spliced fiber and separate the fiber from Swift KF4A with care. 4.11 Heating protection sleeve i. Move spliced point to the center of the protecting sleeve. Place the protected pin in the sleeve with face down. ii. iii.
4.12 Use of Work Belt The work belt of Swift KF4A is a type of auxiliary equipment that combines with its main body to facilitate working at a manhole, utility pole, etc. 4.12.
Maintenance of splice quality 5.1 Cleaning and Inspection before splice 5.1.1 V-Groove cleaning When the inside of V-Groove is contaminated, splice quality may deteriorate. Thus, it is important to regularly inspect and frequently clean the V-Groove as follows. i. Open the wind cover. ii. Clean the V-Groove using a cotton swab moisten by alcohol and any proper cleaning agents. Remove the remaining alcohol from the V-Groove using a clean and lint free dry cotton swab. iii.
5.1.2 Pusher Block cleaning Pusher Block contamination incurs poor splice quality due to irregular pressure apply to the fibers Thus, it is important to frequently inspect and regularly clean it. 5.1.3 Cleaver cleaning If the cleaver’s blade and rubber pads are contaminated, the cleaving quality may deteriorate. In turn, the splice loss rate can be consequently increased. Thus, clean the cleaver blade and rubber pad frequently using a cotton swab moisten by alcohol.
5.2 Regular inspection and cleaning To ensure splicing quality, regular inspection and cleaning is required. 5.2.1 Object lens cleaning Contamination on object lens’ surface disturbs the identification of fiber core location and consequently incurs high splice loss. Thus, 2 object lenses should be kept clean at all times. If accumulated dust stays for a prolonged period, it may be difficult to remove. Therefore, clean the lens frequently as follows. i. Turn the power off before cleaning the object lens.
5.2.2 Electrodes replacement It is recommended to replace the electrodes after using appx 3,000 times. If the number of arc exceeds the replacing cycle, a message for electrodes replacement is displayed on the screen. Without electrodes replaced splice loss increases and the tensile force at the splicing point weakens. i. Turn the power off when replacing the electrodes. ii. Open the wind cover and unscrew the clamp screw of the electrodes block. iii. Remove the electrodes block and the electrodes.
Menu The main menu has 10 submenus. Press to load main menu. The 10 submenus can be selected by using and or by directly pressing the screen. The main menu screen is as follows. Splicing Delete: Deletes splice mode. Replace: Selects and replaces a certain splice mode within the database. Add: Selects and adds a certain splice mode within the database. Edit: Edits set values of splice mode. Select: Selects a splice mode to run. Close: Closes the menu window.
Stripping Delete: Deletes stripping mode. Replace: Selects and replaces a certain stripping mode within the database. Add: Selects and adds a certain stripping mode within the database. Edit: Edits set values of for the stripping mode. Splice result Splice result display: Displays splice result and image. Delete splice result: Deletes all data.
Setting Language: Selects a language. Time: Sets the present time. Sleep: Sets sleep mode. Sound: Adjusts intensity of the buzzer sound. LCD brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Information Maintenance: Displays maintenance schedule. Sensor: Indicates temperature, pressure. Version: Shows the current version of product. Help: Consists of the following.
Popup Menu The purpose of the popup menu is to facilitate easy and quick access to the splice mode and heater mode. User can access the popup menu in various ways. [Displaying popup menu] i. Splice popup menu can be displayed the current splice mode by pressing on initial screen. ii. Heater popup menu can be displayed the current heater mode by pressing on initial screen.
iii. Stripper popup menu can be displayed the current stripping mode by pressing on initial screen. [Splice popup menu] Adding splice mode i. Display splice popup menu by pressing ii. Select an empty slot by pressing press on initial screen. and then .
iii. Select a splice mode to add up to the empty slot.
Deleting splice mode i. Select a mode to be deleted. ii. Delete it by pressing .
[Heater popup menu] Adding heater mode i. Display heater popup menu by pressing i. Select an empty slot by pressing press ii. on initial screen. and then . Select a heater mode to add up to the empty slot.
Deleting heater mode i. Select a mode to be deleted. i. Delete it by pressing .
[Stripping popup menu] Adding stripping mode iii. Display stripping popup menu by pressing ii. Select an empty slot by pressing press iv. on initial screen. and then . Select a stripping mode to add up to the empty slot.
Deleting stripping mode ii. Select a mode to be deleted. ii. Delete it by pressing .
6.1 Splice To display splice mode, press and select “Splice” menu with button. It displays a screen to select splice mode as follows. The screen has a list of splice modes to facilitate a user’s easy selection and use of splice mode. In addition, splice mode can be expanded and saved up to 300 modes. These splice modes are classified into general mode and user-defined mode. General splice mode: No. 1~27 User-defined splice mode: No.
6.1.1 Deletion First, select a splice mode by pressing . And then press and the selected mode is deleted. General modes no. 1~27 are unable to be deleted. 6.1.2 Replacement Select a splice mode to replace and press , and splice modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a splice mode to replace and press , and the mode is replaced with the new mode. General modes no. 1~27 are unable to be replaced.
6.1.3 Addition Press and splice modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a splice mode to add and press , and the mode is added. The newly added mode is located on the last number. Additions are unable to be made on general modes no. 1~27.
6.1.4 Edition Select a splice mode to edit with and press then different set values of the selected splice mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into the proper one.
[Set values editable within mode] Set value Description General User mode mode Displays the list of splice mode that is saved on the splicer data to facilitate the Fiber Type selection of a proper mode for use. Among splice modes saved on the database, it copies a similar splice mode to Editable use an editing function. Mode Title Mode title 1 is for indicating splice mode within 11 characters at a maximum.
It sets location of fiber spliced at the Uneditab center of arc. le When MFD of both fibers differs, do the sealing procedure by melting the smaller Gap set Pos MFD fiber more than the bigger MFD fiber. To heat the smaller MFD fiber more, splice loss can be lowered by moving the clearance location toward the bigger MFD fiber at the center of arc. It sets initial arc amount from the beginning of arc before the fiber is advanced.
Arc2 Power [Arc2 Power] is the second level of arc. [Arc2 Power] is set in this area. It sets the time for [Arc2 Power]. It sets the time for [Arc2 Power]. [Arc time 2] is generally set as “OFF.” Arc2 Time It can set the arc time as a very long time period but when [Arc1 Time] and [Arc2 Time] exceed 30 seconds, the electrodes can be damaged. While [Arc2 Power] is on arc, you can set the arc amount as “ON” and “OFF” in turn.
It designates the time period from the last Taper Wait of the advanced fiber amount to the beginning of pulling. Taper Speed It sets the fiber pulling speed. Taper Length It sets the fiber pulling time. It is the sum of the initially measured splice loss value and the increased loss. When splicing a special fiber or other Editable fibers, high loss may be incurred in spite of Offset optimum arc conditions.
6.2 Heater To display heater mode, press and then select “Heater” from the menu with button. It displays a screen to select the heater mode as follows. The selecting screen is equipped with various heater modes to facilitate the user’s easy selection and use of the heater mode. In addition, heater mode can be expanded and saved for up to 100 modes. Heater mode no. 1~16 cannot be deleted or replaced either.
[Outline of heater mode] Set value Description 60mm Standard 60mm micro sleeve 40mm Standard 40mm micro sleeve 60mm IS-60 45mm IS-45 S-160 60mm micro sleeve S-145 45mm micro sleeve 45mm Standard 45mm micro sleeve 34mm Standard 34mm micro sleeve 25mm Standard 25mm micro sleeve 20mm Standard 20mm micro sleeve S09 45mm sleeve for 0.9mm cable S09-C . 22mm sleeve for SOC(SC-0.9mm) S20 45mm sleeve for2.0mm cable S30 32mm sleeve for SOC(SC-3.0mm) S30-C 32mm sleeve for SOC(SC-3.
6.2.1 Deletion First, select a heater mode by pressing . And then press and the selected mode is deleted. General modes no. 1~16 cannot be deleted. 6.2.2 Replacement Select a heater mode to replace and press , and heater modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a heater mode to replace and press , and the mode is replaced with the new mode. General modes no. 1~16 cannot be replaced.
6.2.3 Addition Press and heater modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a heater mode to add and press , and the mode is added. The newly added mode is located on the last number. Addition cannot be made on general modes no. 1~16.
6.2.4 Edition Select a heater mode to edit with and press and different set values of the selected heater mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into the proper one. 6.2.5 Selection Press and the selected heater mode is saved on the memory and it is used upon operating the heater. 6.2.6 Close Press and it goes back to the previous stage.
6.3 Stripping To display the stripping mode, press and then select “stripping” menu with button. It displays a screen to select the stripping mode as follows. The selecting screen is equipped with various stripping modes to facilitate the user’s easy selection and use of the stripping mode. In addition, stripping mode can be expanded and saved for up to 100 modes. Stripping mode no. 1~7 cannot be deleted or replaced either.
6.3.1 Deletion First, select a stripping mode by pressing . And then press and the selected mode is deleted. General modes no. 1~7 cannot be deleted. 6.3.2 Replacement Select a stripping mode to replace and press , and then the stripping modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a stripping mode to replace and press , and the mode is replaced with the new mode. General modes no. 1~7 cannot be replaced.
6.3.3 Addition Press and stripping modes saved on the database are displayed on the screen. Select a stripping mode to add and press , and the mode is added. The newly added mode is located by the last number. Any additions cannot be made on general modes no. 1~7.
6.3.4 Edition Select a splice mode to edit with and press and then different set values of the selected stripping mode are displayed. Press a set value and change it into the proper one. 6.3.5 Selection Press and the selected stripping mode is saved on the memory and it is used when operating the heater. 6.3.6 Close Press and it goes back to the previous stage.
6.4 Splice result To display splice mode, press and then the “Splice result” menu with button. It displays a screen to select splice result menu. The splice result menu is equipped with various functions for a user to identify and delete splice result and images. 6.4.1 Splice result display It can save up to 10,000 splice data and images and the user can identify them. Each page shows 7 splice data and images and it goes to the next page by pressing .
6.4.2 Deletion of splice result All of the data and images can be deleted at one time.
6.5 Option To display option menu, press and then select “option” menu with button. It displays a screen to select an option menu as follows. The option menu is equipped with various functions to provide a user with better environment for operation 6.5.1 Splice operation Splice operation consists of 4 sub-checkboxes. As the user marks a checkbox, and each function is activated.
Set value Auto Description Splice automatically starts when closing the wind cover. It temporarily stops after first alignment completes. Pause 1 Press and it goes to the next step. It temporarily stops after clad alignment completes. Pause 2 Press Auto Heat and it goes to the next step. Heater operates automatically after splice completes. 6.5.
6.5.3 Password Password can be changed as follows. i. Enter the current password. The initial password is “1234”. ii. Enter a new password. iii. Enter the new password again.
When the entered password does not match, the following message is shown and it goes back to the previous stage. A user should memorize the password. If a user forgets the password, he should send the equipment to Ilsintech to reset the password.
6.6 Optical module To display the optical module, press with and then select “Optical module” menu button. It displays a screen for the optical module menu as follows. Optical module menu is equipped with functions such as information on optical power meter and V.F.L., etc. 6.6.1 Optical power meter Press “Optical power meter” and it shows the following screen. You can check information on optical module power meter.
– Menus moved with left and right keys and operation performed with the enter key 6.6.2 i. V.F.L. Connect SOC to V.F.L and check whether the fiber is disconnected with the disconnection check being turned on. ii. Upon flickering, V.F.L is activated with 2~3 Hz. iii. When you finish using V.F.L, turn it back to the off state. Blindness can be incurred when you see the light output from V.F.L with naked eye so please be careful.
6.7 Calibration To display splice mode, press and select the “Calibration” menu with button. It displays a screen to select the calibration menu as follows. The calibration menu is equipped with various functions such as arc amount calibration, motor operation test, etc. 6.7.1 Arc calibration Swift KF4A continuously checks if there is a change in temperature and the air pressure through each sensor. Based on such data, arc amount is automatically adjusted.
When executing arc calibration, arc voltage is automatically changed into a proper value. As this value is calculated by a certain computing program, a user cannot arbitrarily change it. Upon arc amount calibration, SM fiber should be used. i. Put a prepared SM fiber on splicer. ii. Press iii. When arc calibration completes, the following screen is displayed. iv. If it is necessary to stop the arc even before the arc calibration is completed, as follows.
6.7.2 Diagnostic test The diagnostic test is a function to facilitate dust examination, LED examination and motor test and calibration at a time. Test item Description 1 Dust testing Conducts dust test without fiber. 2 LED testing Conducts LED test without fiber.
6.7.3 Motor drive Motor drive checks whether the motor operates normally in manual mode. i. Remove the fiber from the splicer. ii. Select “Motor drive” with iii. Change the motor selection by pressing button. . The name of the selected motor is indicated at the top of the screen. iv. Operate the motor in a direction wanted by pressing .
6.7.4 Motor Calibration Motor setting is set on splicer as default but depending on motor setting location, splice speed may slow down. If the speed slows down during the splice operation or any abnormality is incurred while in the entering position, the motor setting can be automatically calibrated through this function. i. Put the fiber on the splicer. ii. Select “Motor calibration” with i. If an error message is displayed after testing, immediately contact button. Ilsintech. iii.
6.8 Electrodes To display electrodes mode, press and then select “ELEC” menu with button. It displays a screen to select electrodes menu as follows. For using the splicer, it should be regularly cleaned due to electrodes abrasion and precipitation of silica oxide. This menu is related to checking electrodes use count and electrodes exchange and includes 4 submenus.
6.8.1 Electrodes Stabilize Arcing can sometimes become unstable due to surroundings and consequently, the splice loss may increase. As it takes a long time to stabilize arcing when the splicer is located at low or high elevations, it is particularly important to wait for the electrodes inside to be stabilized. After replacing the electrodes, in particular, its stabilizing should be conducted. i. Put a prepared fiber on the splicer. ii. Select “STABILIZE” with iii. Press “OK”. iv.
i. After stabilizing the electrodes, the arc calibration should be conducted again.
6.8.2 Electrodes Replace It is recommended to replace an electrodes when the number of arc reaches 3,000 times. When it exceeds the preset number of times for replacement, a message informing electrodes replacement is displayed. 6.8.3 Electrodes Caution The number of times to inform electrodes replacement is set on this menu. It is recommended to replace an electrodes when its use reaches 3,000 times. 6.8.
6.9 Setting To display setting mode, press and then select “Setting” menu with button. It displays a screen to select setting menu as follows. 6.9.1 Language A screen to select a language is dispalyed.
6.9.2 Date A screen to set the time and date is displayed. 6.9.3 Power Save Power save is an important function used in order to save energy. As it extends a user’s operation time when operating Swift KF4A with a battery, it is recommended to use “Power Save”.
6.9.4 Monitor When Swift KF4A is not used for a preset time period, the LCD screen automatically turns off. With the push of any button, the screen turns on again 6.9.5 Splicer When Swift KF4A is not used for the preset time period, power is automatically turned off. The power is turned on again only when pressing .
6.9.6 Volume It adjusts the loudness of the buzzer sound. 6.9.7 LCD Brightness It adjusts LCD Brightness.
6.10 Information To display information mode, press and select “INFO” menu with button. It displays a screen to select information menu as follows. This menu provides information for maintenance. 6.10.1 Maintenance Press “Maintenance” and it displays the screen below. Item Produce Date Electric number Total electric num Description Describes the date of the equipment’s manufacture. (year, month, day) Indicates the number of arc after the electrodes replacement.
6.10.2 Sensor Press the “Sensor” and it displays the screen below. Splicer has sensors to check the temperature, air pressure 6.10.3 Version Press “Version” and it displays the screen below. The version can be upgraded easily by connecting to a PC and using the DataSync program (PC Program).
6.10.4 Help Press “Help” and it displays the screen below.
Error message 7.1 Too Dirty Fiber It is an error message generated when the fiber prepared for splicing contains foreign substances exceeding a normal level. Solution: Repeat splice after cleaning the fiber. 7.2 Replace Fiber. It is an error message generated when the fiber is not located in the right location or there is a foreign substance on the object lens or reflector. Solution: Press and put the fiber on the right location again. Clean the object lens and reflector.
7.3 Too Long Fiber. It is an error message generated when the fiber is located too close to the electrodes; object lens or reflector is dirty or the LED is not sufficiently bright enough. Solution: Press and put the fiber on a right location yet again. Clean the object lens and reflector. Conduct LED test. If an error occurs upon performing the LED test, contact Ilsintech. 7.4 Fiber Over Angle It is an error message generated when the cleaved angle of the fiber is measured as bigger than the limit.
7.5 Loss Limit Over. It is an error message generated when the estimated loss value is bigger than the preset loss factor limit. Solution: Check the loss factor limit. 7.6 Fiber Thin Error It is an error message generated when the spliced point becomes thinner than the standard after splicing. Solution: Make an adjustment to shorten the pulling length of the pulling splice. Check whether the arc amount or arc time is set as too large or too long respectively. 7.
7.8 Bubble error It is an error message generated when there are bubbles or spots being generated on spliced point after splicing. Solution: Examine the fiber cleaver. Clean the V-Groove. Examine the electrodes. 7.9 Cleaved Surface Error It is an error message generated when the cut surface of fiber is of poor quality. Solution: Check the condition of the fiber cleaver. Cut the fiber yet again.
Splicing problem solving 8.1 When loss is high Any dust or foreign substance on the fiber surface may incur poor splice. Clean the fiber surface sufficiently. Do not clean the fiber after cleaving to prevent dust from being gathered on the fiber cross section. Do not push in the fiber when putting it on V-Groove. The fiber should be placed from the top to bottom. Any foreign substance on V-Groove hinders the correct alignment. Keep the V-Groove clean at all times.
8.2 Abnormal splicing operation Alignment operation is repeated. Open the wind cover again and then close. If discontinues, open the wind cover, press and then turn off the power. Then contact Ilsintech. The error message “Too Long Fiber” is continuously generated. Turn off the power and contact Ilsintech.
Problem occurrence and question 9.1 Power Power is not turned on by pressing . Check whether the screen is turned off with the switch being pressed for about 1 second. Cannot continue splicing after several times of splices even with the fully charged battery. Power is quickly consumed when “Save mode” is not in use. Refer to the [Save Mode] and supply the power appropriately at all times. When the battery is not used for excessively long period time, recharge it.
Charge the battery. Remaining battery is not well displayed. Remaining battery display is for reference. 9.2 Splice Error message is displayed on the screen. Refer to the [Error message list]. Splice loss is high or irregular. Clean V-Groove, V-Block, reflector and object lens by referring to [Maintenance of splice quality]. Replace electrodes by referring to [Electrodes replace]. Refer to the “High estimated loss” from [Error message list].
these modes is properly maintained. When used on another mode, arc amount and arc time are automatically set to prevent their alteration.
I’d like to set pause. Refer to [Option menu]. I’d like to indicate cleaved angle, fiber angle and clad deviation. Refer to [Option menu]. Estimated splice loss and measured splice loss does not match. The estimated splice loss is a calculated value so it should be used only as a reference. 9.3 Sleeve heater Fiber protecting sleeve is not contracted completely. Increase the heating time. Refer to [Heater mode edition]. Heater is overheated.
I’d like to restrict splice mode and heater mode setting. Refer to [Menu lock]. Splice mode’s arc amount does not change even after [Arc calibration]. The internal standard arc amount is calibrated. Therefore, the arc amount of each splice mode does not change. I forgot the password. Contact Ilsintech.
Warranty and Repair Responsibility limit Ilsintech guarantees its product regarding the product’s material and flaws from the manufacturing. With normal use and service, we guarantee the entire hardware of the product for the term of guarantee. When a problem is incurred during the term of guarantee, the product is to be repaired or exchanged free of charge by Ilsintech’s own judgment.
10.2 Transportation As Swift KF4A is a high-precision device, please send it along in the carry case to protect it from humidity, vibration and shock. When requesting the product repair, send its components as well by putting them in the carry case. 10.3 Repair Newly made splice mode or splice result may be or may be not deleted depending on the repair work performed.
Product Warranty Product name SWIFT KF4A Manufacture no. Date of purchase Tel. Customer Name Address Warranty 1. This product is manufactured through strict quality management and inspection. 2. This product guaranteed for one year over defective parts from its date of purchase. 3. Present this product warranty card when repair is required for the product. 4. As this product is a high-precision device, please carry it in the carry case at all times to protect it from humidity, vibration and shock.
