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Clean and check your fusion splicer often with the right tools. This helps it work well and lowers splice loss.
Calibrate your fusion splicer many times. Do this after lots of splices, when the environment changes, or after you change electrodes. This makes sure fiber connections stay strong.
Follow each manual calibration step with care. Adjust arc power and line up the motor to get good fiber splicing.
Write down all calibration and maintenance work. This helps you watch how it works and find problems early.
If calibration keeps failing, clean all parts very well. Ask an expert for help to stop expensive splice failures.
It is important to know when to calibrate your fusion splicer. This helps keep your fiber splices strong and working well. Manufacturers say you should calibrate in these cases:
If the temperature, humidity, or air pressure changes a lot.
When you notice many splicing failures or high splice loss.
After you use the electrodes many times.
Right after cleaning or changing the electrodes.
If you have not used the fusion splicer for a long time.
These things can change how the splicer works. Calibrating often helps stop problems and keeps your fiber connections steady.
Get the right tools before you clean and check your fusion splicer. Here is a table that shows the tools and what they do:
Tool Code | Tool Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
CWP-125 & CWR-125 | 100% cotton cleaning swabs | Remove dust, dirt, and debris from V-grooves |
DW-90 | Lint-free polyester wipes (pack of 90) | Clean bare fiber, connector end-faces, and components |
EYE-369 | Magnifier | Inspect fiber end-faces and small parts |
FCF-3 | Quick-drying, nonflammable cleaning fluid | Clean fiber and electronic parts |
FL-2000 | LED Flashlight with Zoom Lens | Light up the area for inspection and cleaning |
VGB-100 | V-groove cleaning brush | Remove built-up coating from V-grooves |
H-20 | Carrying case | Store all cleaning kit items |
These tools help you keep your fusion splicer clean and ready to calibrate.
Follow these steps to clean and check your fusion splicer before calibration:
Clean all surfaces every day with alcohol or fiber optic cleaner. Make sure everything is dry before you start.
Use pressure to clean the V-grooves. Check them with a magnifier to see if anything is stuck.
Take out the electrodes carefully. Do not touch the metal part. Clean them with a damp wipe or change them if needed.
Clean the camera lenses under the electrodes. Use a dry swab and move it in circles.
Always use single-mode fiber for calibration after cleaning. This is extra important if the environment has changed.
Tip: Keep your equipment with desiccants. Close wind protectors to stop dust and moisture from getting in.
Doing these steps helps you line up the fibers right and keeps splice loss low every time you calibrate your fusion splicer.
To start, open the calibration menu on your fusion splicer. You can use the touchscreen or buttons to do this. Go to "Settings" or "Calibration" in the menu. Pick the fiber type you want to use. This could be polarization maintaining, multi-core, or large diameter fiber. Some fusion splicers, like ones from FiberMaster Solutions, have a quick calibration button. This saves time and helps you pick the right settings.
Tip: Make sure you pick the correct fiber type before starting. This helps you avoid mistakes when calibrating.
Here are the steps for manual arc calibration:
Get your fibers ready and put them in the holders.
Run an Arc Test to check the arc strength. The number should be between 8 and 10.
If the arc is too weak, raise the arc value by 5 or 10. If it is too strong, lower the arc value by 5 or 10.
Do the Arc Test again and change the value until it is right.
If you are new, use Arc Calibration mode. The splicer will tell you if the arc is too weak or strong.
Keep going until you see "Arc Calibration Succeed" on the screen.
This helps you set the arc power and position. It keeps splice loss low and makes your fiber connections strong.
You must calibrate the motors and electrodes for good fiber alignment. Go to the "Motor Calibration" menu. Change the X, Y, and Z positions so the fibers line up. Some fusion splicers use 4 or 6 motors for better alignment. This is needed for special fibers like PM or multi-core.
Clean the electrodes if they look dirty or if the splicer has problems.
Change the electrodes if cleaning does not help or if the error is more than ±15%.
Electrodes can last from 6 months to 5 years. Most last about 3 years.
Calibrate more often as electrodes get older or if you see more errors.
Note: Use soft brushes or lint-free wipes to clean electrodes. If you change them, run "Electrode Calibration" to get the best results.
When you finish, check if calibration worked well. Most splicers show a report or say "Calibration Successful." Do a test splice with your fiber to check for low splice loss and good end faces.
Run an arc test to match the splicer to the room.
Check the splicing and heating settings for your fiber.
Look at the cleaver to make sure it is sharp and works.
Change electrodes if the arc is weak.
Clean V-Grooves, fiber clamps, and lenses with alcohol and lint-free wipes.
Check connectors and test interfaces with a fiber microscope. Turn off the laser before cleaning. Use cleaning tools made for fiber optics. Put caps on connectors when not using them. Wear laser safety glasses when checking and cleaning.
Test with OTDR often to measure splice loss. Try to keep loss below 0.1 dB for best results. Clean fiber ends before splicing to stop dust and dirt. Good alignment and training also help keep splice loss low.
Tip: If calibration does not work, look at the error codes. Follow the troubleshooting steps or ask for help.
You might have problems when you calibrate a fusion splicer. Many people see these issues a lot:
If fibers do not line up, splice loss gets high. This means the alignment is not good.
If parts like the V-groove break, calibration does not work right.
Wrong calibration settings can give bad results.
Dirt or small bits can block how the splicer lines up fibers.
Electrodes that are old or dirty make fusion not steady.
Dust, wet air, and temperature changes can hurt how the splicer works.
If you do not cleave the fiber well, calibration gets harder.
Tip: Always look at the V-groove and electrodes first. Clean them well so you stop most problems.
If calibration does not work, try these steps to fix it:
Check the dummy cell connection. Make sure it is on the calibration side.
Close the Faraday Cage or shield box tight. Connect the grounding wires.
Try calibration again after you check all connections. If you see warnings, you can pick 'Ignore' to keep going.
Look at the calibration results file. Send it to support if you need help.
Test the cell cable for damage. Use another cable if you have one.
Lower electronic noise by grounding the shield box.
Read the auditor’s report to find out why it failed.
Make sure you do the calibration steps right. Train yourself and work in a clean place.
Keep records of all calibration work. Store certificates and service reports in a safe spot.
If you still have trouble, ask a third-party calibration provider to check your splicer.
Note: Calibrate your fusion splicer before big jobs. This helps you stop most failures.
You should ask for help if you see these things:
Calibration fails many times, even after you do all the steps.
Splice loss stays high and does not get better.
The splicer or its parts are broken.
Error codes keep showing up.
You cannot fix alignment or electrode problems.
Call technical support or a certified service center. They can help you fix hard problems and keep your splicer working well.
Make a plan to calibrate your fusion splicer often. Most people calibrate after 300 splices with standard fiber. For large diameter fiber, calibrate after 50 splices. If the weather changes a lot, calibrate more often. Regular calibration keeps your splicer working well. This helps you stop high splice loss. When you stick to a schedule, your splicer stays ready for any job.
Tip: Look at your splicer’s manual or the FiberMaster Solutions website. They tell you how often to calibrate your model.
Taking care of your fusion splicer helps it last longer. It also makes it work better. Here are some good habits:
Check and calibrate your splicer often to keep it working right.
Be gentle with fibers so they do not bend or break.
Clean connectors, tools, electrodes, and mirrors with the right cleaners.
Keep your tools in a dry, clean place to stop rust.
Learn and use safe splicing methods. Teach your team too.
Change broken or old parts fast to keep splices strong.
Use a lint-free wipe and cleaning fluid to clean. This wet/dry method gets rid of dirt and static. Dirt and static can cause signal loss or fiber breaks.
If you follow a maintenance plan, your splicer stays safe from dust and damage. Clean V-grooves, mirrors, and electrodes often. Update software and store your splicer the right way. These steps help your splicer last over 10 years. They also keep your splices strong and your network working well.
Write down every time you calibrate, clean, or fix your splicer. Use a table or notebook to track dates, what you did, and the results.
Date | Action | Notes/Results |
|---|---|---|
2024-06-01 | Calibration | Splice loss < 0.1 dB |
2024-06-02 | Cleaned electrodes | No visible debris |
2024-06-03 | Replaced V-groove | Alignment improved |
Keeping records helps you find problems early. It also helps you plan future work. You can show these notes if you need help or warranty service.
Manual calibration means you need to clean and check your fusion splicer often. You should:
Calibrate before big jobs, especially if fibers do not line up.
Clean V-grooves, electrodes, and lenses a lot to keep splices strong.
Write down all maintenance to watch performance and find problems early.
Ask experts for help if you still have trouble.
Taking care of your splicer and learning how to use it helps you get better results and spend less money. Trusted brands like FiberMaster Solutions have tools and support to help you do well.
Calibrate after 300 splices with standard fiber. For large diameter fiber, calibrate after 50 splices. If the weather changes or splice loss is high, calibrate more often.
You need cleaning swabs, lint-free wipes, a magnifier, cleaning fluid, and a V-groove brush. These tools help keep your fusion splicer clean and ready.
Dirty electrodes, bad fiber alignment, or broken V-grooves can cause high splice loss. Clean all parts and check alignment. If problems do not go away, contact technical support or visit FiberMaster Solutions for help.
You should use single-mode fiber for calibration. This fiber gives the best results. Special fibers may need different settings or steps.
Clean the electrodes and V-grooves. Check all connections. Try the calibration steps again. If errors still show up, ask a certified service center for help.
