Fujikura FSM-18S Fiber Splicer

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Fujikura FSM-18S - This is an inexpensive Japanese fiber optic splicer, unpretentious and very reliable. Fujikura FSM-18S is much cheaper than the flagship model Fujikura FSM-60 due to a simplified method of bringing the fibers together. Due to its low price and the ability to splice any type of fiber, FSM-18S is excellent for SCS, PON/FTTx and access networks. Service life, even in the most severe conditions, exceeds 10 years. Authorized service in Kyiv with the replacement of the device during the repair.

Main characteristics:
Alignment to the cladding of an optical fiber.
Average welding losses: 0.05 dB (single mode), 0.02 dB (multimode).
Welding time (typical): 11 s. Heat shrink time: 30 s. Arc power autotuning.
Number of welding/heat shrink cycles per battery charge: 150.
Operating temperature range: from -10°С to +50°С. Weight: 2.5 kg.
High protection against dust, moisture, shock and drops.
Out of production. Recommended replacement: Fujikura 36S.

When buying a set of equipment (for example welding machine+reflectometer) will receive an additional discount. All details can be found by phone: (044) 338-11-77, (097) 650-11-77, (095) 650-11-77, (093) 650-11-77.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Fujikura has introduced the latest FSM-18S splicer, the next generation of the popular FSM-17S, setting new standards in the class of automatic convergence splicers in terms of environmental protection, speed, size and weight.

The new model of the Fujikura FSM18S welding machine differs from the previous model 17S in reduced dimensions and dust-moisture-shock resistance. In addition, now on one pair of electrodes you can make not 1000 welds as on FSM-17S, but 2000 welds, and on one battery charge you can do about 150 heat shrink welds. The device has lost some weight, with the battery its weight is 2.5 kg. In the new series of devices (FSM-18S and FSM-60S) for ease of installation, a special screw-on table is supplied with the case.

The FSM-18S device is recommended for installation of optical fibers during the construction and operation of intracity and local networks, PON and FTTx networks. The adjustment of the fibers in the apparatus is carried out along the fiber sheath using V-shaped grooves. Typical splicing time for single mode (SM) fibers in AUTO mode is 11 seconds. Built-in thermal oven 30 modes provides a typical heat shrink time for Fujikura sleeves equal to 30 seconds. The device is designed to work in the most severe operating conditions. FSM-18S has high protection against dust and moisture, is not afraid of bumps and falls, provides operation in the temperature range from -10°С to +50°С.

Welding machine FSM-18S Russified and comes with a user manual in Russian. Great for PON/FTTx networks, SCS and access networks.

 

Automatic detection of the types of fibers to be welded

Alignment of optical fibers in the FSM-18S apparatus is carried out along the fiber cladding using fixed V-grooves. At the same time, 2 high-precision micromotors are used to move the fibers.

Thanks to the analysis of the light profile of the fiber, the Fujikura FSM-18S splicer automatically determines the types of spliced fibers: single-mode SM (ITU-T G.652), multi-mode MM (ITU-T G.651), and also: DS (ITU-T G. 653) and NZDS (ITU-T G.655).

 

Typical loss Fujikura FSM-18S with 10 test splices on single mode fiber

Typical losses on a splicing of single-mode fibers made using a Fujikura FSM-18S splicer are standardized at 0.05 dB. However, in practice, real losses are in the range of 0.02 - 0.03 dB. Shown below are losses from 10 test splices on single mode (SM) fiber.

 

Arc power auto-tuning

The Fujikura FSM-18S welding machine uses automatic arc power adjustment. The machine analyzes the light intensity of the fiber cladding during the previous splicing and, based on this, adjusts the arc power for the next splice. This operation is automatically performed every time you weld. This makes it possible to automatically compensate for electrode wear, as well as the effects of pressure, humidity and temperature. For the user of the machine, auto-tuning of the arc power provides the following advantages:
- extended electrode life: 2000 welds (the previous model FSM-17S had 1000 welds);
- increase in work efficiency: there is no need to frequently manually perform arc calibration;
- increase in welding quality: automatic adjustment of the arc power reduces welding losses;
- increased reliability: the device does not have pressure, humidity and temperature sensors.

 

Extended Battery BTR-08

The Fujikura FSM-18S welder adopts the new BTR-08 high-capacity Ni-MH battery and various energy-saving technologies. The FSM-60S typically delivers 150 heat shrink cycles with a fully charged battery. Unlike Li-ION batteries, the BTR-08 battery provides longer operation at low temperatures down to -10°C.

 

Software included with each FSM-18S

Each Fujikura FSM-18S welding machine contains a USB connector and comes with a software disk that allows you to:
- remotely control the operation of the welding machine;
- save images during the welding process;
- rewrite from the memory of the welding machine and save in various formats detailed data on the welding work performed;
- in the event of an emergency situation when welding fibers, you can save a detailed report on all parameters of the device, including a screen shot, by pressing one button on the device. This report can be sent as a file to service support (info@tehencom.com) to obtain prompt advice from a specialist;
- independently update the firmware of the device via the Internet. New firmware is released by Fujikura regularly (about once a month) and contains various optimizations of the device, for example, for optimal operation with new types of fiber optic cable. This operation takes 3-4 minutes.

 

Compactness and light weight of the Fujikura FSM-18S welding machine

For comfortable work, the dimensions of the device and its weight are very important. The overall dimensions of the Fujikura FSM-18S are only 136 x 161 x 143 mm. The weight of the device with a 220 V power supply is 2.1 kg, and with a battery only 2.5 kg. The Fujikura FSM-18S welding machine is the lightest and most compact in its class.

 

Convenient mounting table on the case of the FSM-18S welding machine

For ease of work during installation, the standard delivery of each Fujikura FSM-18S device has a special mounting table, on which the welding machine is fixed during operation and auxiliary accessories are located: cleaver, stripper, KDZS, etc. During transportation, the table simply snaps onto the top of the case .

 

Increased reliability and protection from dust, moisture, shock and low temperatures

When developing the FSM-18S welding machine in the same way as the older model FSM-60S, Japanese company Fujikura paid much attention to the reliability and durability of the device during long-term operation in harsh conditions. After exposure to dust, moisture, vibrations, shocks and low temperatures, the FSM-18S splicer retains its high fiber splicing performance (see the "Technical Specifications" section below).

 

Specifications of Fujikura FSM-18S Automatic Welding Machine

 

Two options for the delivery of the Fujikura FSM-18S welding machine

Kit FSM-18S "Kit-A" Plus
- welding machine Fujikura FSM-18S
- automatic cleaver CT-30A
- accumulator battery BTR-08
- battery charging cord DCC-14
- power cord for connecting to an external battery (with alligator clips)DCC-13
- hard case CC-24-18S
- mains/charger adapter ADC-13
- power cord ACC-15
- spare electrodes (2 pairs)ELCT2-20A
- receiving tray for JP-05 heat-shrinkable sleeves
- USB cable USB-01
- disk with FSM Data Connection software and training video files
- quick information guide
- detailed printed instruction manual in Russian (110 pages
)2 years full factory warranty with the replacement of the device during the repair

FSM-18S "Kit-A" Standard
- welding machine Fujikura FSM-18S
- automatic cleaver CT-05A
- accumulator battery BTR-08
- battery charging cord DCC-14
- hard case CC-24-18S
- mains/charger adapter ADC-13
- power cord ACC-15
- spare electrodes (1 pair)ELCT2-20A
- receiving tray for JP-05 heat-shrinkable sleeves
- USB cable USB-01
- disk with FSM Data Connection software and training video files
- quick information guide
- detailed printed instruction manual in Russian (110 pages
)2 years full factory warranty with the replacement of the device during the repair

 

Options and accessories