For decades, Fujikura has been developing innovative fibre optic fusion splicers that stand out for their exceptional accuracy, intuitive interface, and extremely high reliability. As a pioneer in this field, it has inspired many manufacturers who want to see cutting-edge solutions in their devices. However, none of them has been completely successful and Fujikura’s fusion splicers have a worldwide market share of 65%, which demonstrates the customers’ complete trust in their equipment.
90S+ Core-to-Core Fusion Splicer
The 90S+ is a single fibre core alignment fusion splicer setting a new standard in the market for fusion splicing. The 90S+ is packed with a whole host of new and enhanced features specifically developed with the objective of enabling the user to work faster with higher precision.
Overall splice process time has been significantly reduced against our previous model (70S+). This has been achieved with a combination of improvements to the reaction time of the automated wind protectors and automated heater, new fibre retention clamps, improved universal sheath clamps and a redesigned internal structure that matches the protection sleeve to the fusion splice point which enables splicing to be achieved without the need of the user to touch the 90S+ once the process has started.
Features:
- Active Fusion Control (AFC) – combining real-time fusion control with the cleave end-face analysis to determine the correct arc power to complete the splice.
- Market leading high precision and accurate core alignment technology with advanced image processing technology
- Improved automatic wind protector design which reduces overall splice time but can also be used in manual style
- High-capacity lithium-ion battery (up to 300 splices)
- Patented easy splice protector positioning system
- Universal sheath clamps for standard 250 um fibre but also 900 um loose tube fibre types.
- Fibre Retention clamps
- Enabled with Fujikura’s unique “Active Blade Management Technology” with new capability to link up to 2 CT50 cleavers simultaneously.
- A completely redesigned multi-function carrycase and workstation
- Tool-less replaceable electrodes
- Touch screen
The 45S, a compact cladding alignment V-groove splicer, delivers impressive performance with its innovative simultaneous fiber preparation, enhanced operation, and unwavering reliability. It sets a new standard for FTTx splicers, simplifying and expediting the entire splicing process while maintaining high-quality results.
Its faster preparation and heating times, alongside simultaneous fiber preparation, streamline splicing, while an upgraded heater ensures swift heating. Active Fusion Control Technology and Active Blade Management Technology ensure stable, low-loss splices, minimizing rework.
Controlled via an adjustable color touchscreen, the 45S offers easy operation in any environment. Improved V-groove illumination and simplified splice protector positioning add to its convenience. Warm Image Splicing Technology provides reliable splice results by estimating CORE loss.
The 45S boasts simultaneous fiber preparation, streamlining splicing with the SS05 fiber stripper enabling dual stripping of two 250μm fibers, and the CT50 cleaver featuring a new dual fiber adaptor plate for simultaneous cleaving. Additionally, it allows loading two fibers into the splicer simultaneously, with automatic sheath clamp closure upon pressure from the operator’s fingers, eliminating manual closure. After splicing, the sheath clamps open automatically along with the wind protector.
Active Fusion Control Technology optimizes fusion control based on cleave end face quality and fiber brightness intensity, significantly reducing splice loss and the need for rework.
Active Blade Management Technology, equipped in both the 45S and CT50 cleaver, enables automatic blade rotation upon wear detection, reducing poor cleaves and high splice loss occurrences. It also compensates for poor cleaves using Active Fusion Control Technology.
The new tube heater accelerates performance with an average heating time of 22 seconds for a 60mm sleeve, dropping to 17 seconds for a slim 60mm sleeve.
With an increased Z-stroke range, the 45S corrects fiber position errors during loading, contributing to low loss results. Its long-lasting battery allows uninterrupted operation for up to 230 splice and heat cycles.
90R12 and 90R16 Ribbon Fibre Mass Fusion Splicers
The 90R12 comes with a first of its kind, innovative user replaceable V-groove assembly which makes this issue a thing of the past and is supplied as standard equipment with the 90R12 kit. This new V-groove assembly can be quickly and easily fitted in the field, minimizing downtime and maximising productivity.
In addition, the new V-groove design enables splicing of both conventional type 12-fiber encapsulated ribbon and SWR (Spider Web Ribbon) whilst also accommodating 250um and 200um pitch fibres. The 90R12 can also splice single fibres if required.
Overall working time has been significantly reduced against the previous model (70R+). This has been achieved through a combination of improvements; including the replaceable v-grooves, reaction time of the automated wind protectors and automated heater, a 5-inch LCD touch screen whilst also making use of Active Blade Management Technology, which now can connect to two CT50 cleavers simultaneously.
Features:
- Replaceable V-grooves minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- An improved automatic wind protector design reduces overall splice time but can also be used manually like a traditional machine.
- High-capacity lithium-ion battery provides up to 165 x 16 fibre splices and heat shrinks.
- An extensive range of fibre holders make the 90R16 compatible with single fibres, standard encapsulated ribbons as well as Spider Web Ribbon types.
- Pitch Converter system enables splicing of both 200um and 250um single fibres.
- A completely redesigned, larger capacity carry case and multi-functional work-tray.
- Enabled with Fujikura’s unique “Active Blade Management Technology” with new capability to link up to two CT50 cleavers simultaneously.
- Tool-less replaceable electrodes.
- 5-inch LCD touch screen.
The new CT50 Optical Fibre Cleaver is an improved complete cleaving product, offering increased operability and maintainability compared to any other cleaver of its kind on the market today.
The CT50 provides enhanced drop and impact resistance and allows customers like never before to replace the actual cleaving blade and resin members that hold the optical fibres, dramatically reducing handling time and maintenance costs. With the ability to cleave single fibres and bundles of up to 12 fibres, the CT50 is Bluetooth enabled, smart phone ready, and can be easily integrated into existing splicing processes for customers looking to invest in a future-proof cleaving solution.
Features:
- Highly robust
- Automatic blade rotation via wireless communication
- User replaceable blade and fibre clamps
- One-action operation – including fibre scrap collection
- Easy fibre positioning
- Tool-less blade rotation
CT16 Optical Fibre Cleaver
The Fujikura CT16 fiber cleaver, successor of discontinued CT08, is ideal for FTTH and space-constrained applications, emphasizing ergonomics and durability. It’s compact, allowing ambidextrous operation, and its unique fiber adapter enables simultaneous cleaving of two bare fibers when paired with the SS-05 dual fiber stripper. Users can swap the scrap collector and fiber adapter sides for left or right-handed preference. The cleaver features a thumbwheel for blade rotations, replacing previous tedious processes. Its top lever opens past vertical for easy viewing, cleaning, and cleave length adjustment, with the blade retracting when opened and activating when closed, offering one-step cleaving. Shock-resistant, it withstands drops up to 30″ from six different orientations, maintaining factory specified cleave angle performance. Field replaceable fiber clamp pads and cleaver blade ensure easy maintenance, eliminating the need for service returns.
Features:
- Dual fiber adapter plate for single or two-fiber cleaving
- Ambidextrous operation available
- Field replaceable fiber clamp pads and cleaver blade
- Shock resistant for drops up to 30″ in any of six different orientations
- Compact form factor and tool-less blade rotations
Splice Protectors
Wide range of splice protection sleeves of different lengths and diameters. Available in 1.2 – 3.2 mm (0.2mm pitch) diameters. The most popular sizes 61×2,4mm and 45×2,4mm are constantly in stock in Tallinn. Packing unit is 100 pieces, but you can also buy one-by-one.
Live Fibre Identifiers
FID-30R and FID-31R
FID-30R fibre identifier, used for identifying the light power presence in optical fibres, include three detecting functions: TONE, TRAFFIC, and ONU. Both models include a trigger operated clamp to macro-bend the fibre in order to leak light which is then detected by two photo sensors. The fibre identifiers can detect the presence of several kinds of light signal and indicate signal directions. The fibre identifiers can be used for UV-coated fibre, 0.9mm diameter tight buffered fibre, fibre cord up to 3mm in diameter, and fibre ribbon with up to 12 fibres.
FID-30R features:
- World’s highest signal detection sensitivity
- ONU signal detecting function
- Trigger lock / Robust Body design
- 2.4″ color touch screen with backlight
There are also two economical versions:
FID-31R is the standard version of FID-30R and doesn’t contain power meter option.
FID-32R is the standard version of FID-30R and doesn’t contain power meter and ONU detection option.
RS02 / RS03 Ribbon Fiber Strippers from Fujikura were developed with emphasis on ease-of-use, flexibility, and ergonomics. This thermal stripper requires less force for the stripping process than previous generations. Furthermore, the RS03 is equipped with a large capacity battery for 600 stripping cycles, 6 times longer than conventional thermal strippers.
