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HOW TO REPLACE ELECTRODES FOR FUSION SPLICING MACHINEHOW TO REPLACE ELECTRODES FOR FUSION SPLICING MACHINEBy Fiberstore May 20, 2015
Electrodes are the most essential consumable of fusion splicing machine. In general, after a period of use, it needs to bereplaced. This is the basic maintenance of fusion splicing machine. Thus, users of fusion splicing machines should have the abilityto judge when to replace electrodes and master the maintenance knowledge of replacing electrodes. This post will guide youhow to judge when to replace the electrodes and explain the replacing steps by taking example of the latest Fujikura fusionsplicing machine FSM-80S.
When to Replace Electrodes of Your Fusion Splicing Machine
What’s the best time to replace the electrodes of your fusion splicing machine, and how do you know when to replace it?Different users have different methods according to their working experiences. But the most basic method to judge when toreplace the electrodes will be introduced here. Generally, there are two basic ways to judge whether the fusion splicing machine needs to be replaced itselectrodes.
There is a function of a fusion splicing machine called arc discharge count. Electrodes should be replaced after reaching the manufactures recommended arcdischarges. In general, the fusion splicing machine will alarm to remind users to replace the electrodes in that case. You should replace the electrodes of yourfusion splicing machine when you see this alarm. Otherwise, splicing loss and quality will be effected.
Users can confirm whether the electrodes need to be replaced through some abnormal conditions during using. For example, if you find that your fusionsplicing machine often prompt discharge not stable during the splicing, or discharge correction can not pass normally, or even the tip of the electrodes areoxidate severely and bald, you should replace the electrodes in those cases.
How to Replace Electrodes of Fusion Splicing Machine
Electrodes Replacing StepsWe can see the electrodes replacing steps in the following picture. It shows us the electrodes replacing steps of the Fujikura latest FSM-80S fusion splicingmachine.
Tips for Replacing ElectrodesEnsure to use the appropriate sized screwdriver to remove the fixing screws of the electrodes fixture. Because long-term use of an unsuitable screwdriver toremove the screw may cause the screw to be stripped which may affect the later disassembly.Avoid excessive pressure when locking the screw, otherwise screw also will be stripped so that the later disassembly is inconvenience.When installing the electrodes, tighten screws no more than finger tight while pushing the electrode collars against the electrode fixtures, Incorrectinstallation of the electrodes may result in greater splice loss or damage to the circuit.Be careful not to damage the electrodes shaft or tips. Any damaged electrodes should be discardedAlways replace fusion splicer electrodes as a pair.
After replacing the electrodes, it’s necessary to stabilize the electrode and conduct discharge correction in order to make sure that the new electrodes performwell. These can usually be done through instructions of the fusion splicing machine. In addition, we should use the discharge correction feature to get the bestdischarge power of the machine in daily use.
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Fiber optic splicing is an important part of fiber optic cabling. Fiberstore offers a comprehensive fiber optic splicing solution, from devices to tools, and even themanagement products (e.g. fiber optic splice closure and other fiber optic panels). Except the FSM-80S fusion splicing machine mentioned above, Fiberstoreoffers several famous splicing machine brand, such as INNO, Sumitomo, Fujikura, Jilong and so on. Additionally, other tools related to fiber optic splicingincluding fiber optic cleavers, blades, aligners and splicing tool kits are offered in Fiberstore. AC adapter, battery charge cord and the replacement electrodesare also available. For more details, please visit our Fiberstore.com or contact us over [email protected].
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