Fujikura News No.271
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New single fiber core alignment fusion splicer FSM-50S now on sale
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New single fiber core alignment fusion splicer FSM-50S now on sale

Beginning March 2004, Fujikura is selling the world’s fastest, smallest and lightest single-fiber core alignment fusion splicer, the FSM-50S.
In the 1980s, Fujikura originally developed the world's first commercial fusion splicer with PAS technology (profile alignment system) for core aligning. Since then, PAS technology has become the de facto splicer standard, resulting in a strong Fujikura position of over 50% worldwide market share. The FSM-50S is the latest in a long line of leading edge splicers, incorporating Fujikura's superior technical capabilities, high quality, and high performance.
The 50S was designed to address the increasingly diverse needs of splicer users and tough market demands. It includes greatly improved capabilities to make the splicing process faster, easier, and higher quality, with special functions to prevent failed splices.
The FSM-50S is not limited to telecommunications field applications. It also has many features and sophisticated functions that make it attractive in factories and research applications for fusion splicing the latest optical devices.
Front monitor operation
Front monitor operation
FSM-50S
FSM-50S
Top monitor operation
Top monitor operation
Splicer Parameter
New model
FSM-50S
Old model
FSM-40S
1. Portability
Dimensions
150x150x150 mm
172x186x180 mm
Weight
2.8kg
4.9 kg4.9kg
2. Performance
Splice time
9 seconds
15seconds
Heat shrink time
35 seconds
60 seconds
Battery capacity
S type: 80 cycles
L type: 160 cycles
40 cycles
3. Operability
Number of steps
to make a splice
11 steps
17 steps
Total time to make a splice and tube heat including operator handling of the fibers
77 seconds
123 seconds
Useful function
Protection sleeve
centering function
None
Monitor and operating direction change
Possible
Not possible
LCD monitor size
5.6 inches
5.0 inches
4. Splice Quality Control Functions
Arc calibration
Automatic calibration
Manual calibration
Abnormal Arc Detection
Detecting dust burn,
abnormal Arc, etc.
None
Fiber end shape
Analyzes shape
Measures angle
By incorporating improved operability and reducing the amount of time needed to splice and shrink the splice protection sleeve, we have set the new worldwide standard for single-fiber core alignment fusion splicers.
Feature
Monitor and operating direction switching function
The monitor and operating keyboard locations are switchable, enabling splicing for different applications.
Splice time: 9 seconds
Heat shrink time: 35 seconds
Faster than the closest competitor by almost 2x. The world’s fastest splicer!
Automatic Arc power calibrating function
Minimizes splicing errors by automatically analyzing and adjusting fusion arc power. A Fujikura exclusive feature.
High capacity battery pack
Standard type: 80 splice cycles
Large type: 160 splice cycles
Simple and efficient operation
The largest battery capacity in the industry.
35% reduction in the number of steps needed to make a splice.

Optical Fiber System Division
TEL.043-481-185 FAX.043-484-3989
E-mail optfsm@fujikura.co.jp
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