KomShine EX39 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer & QX55 Mini OTDR Instruction Manual

1. შესავალი

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and efficient operation, setup, and maintenance of your KomShine EX39 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer and QX55 Mini OTDR. These devices are designed for precise fiber optic cable splicing and advanced network testing, offering reliable performance for various applications.

2. უსაფრთხოების ინფორმაცია

WARNING: Always read and understand all safety instructions before operating the equipment.

• ლაზერული გამოსხივება: The OTDR and VFL emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to the laser beam. Always use appropriate eye protection.
• მაღალი ტtage: The fusion splicer operates with high voltagე. არ გახსნათ casing or attempt repairs unless qualified.
• Fiber Shards: Optical fiber shards are extremely sharp and can cause injury. Always handle cleaved fibers with care and dispose of waste properly.
• აალებადი მასალები: Use alcohol and other cleaning solvents in well-ventilated areas, away from ignition sources.
• გარემო პირობები: Operate the equipment within specified environmental ranges (temperature, humidity) to prevent damage and ensure accurate readings.
• ბატარეის უსაფრთხოება: Use only the specified charger and battery. Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures or physical damage.

3. პაკეტის შიგთავსი

დარწმუნდით, რომ ქვემოთ ჩამოთვლილი ყველა ნივთი შედის თქვენს შეფუთვაში. თუ რომელიმე ნივთი აკლია ან დაზიანებულია, დაუყოვნებლივ დაუკავშირდით თქვენს მომწოდებელს.

KomShine EX39 Mini Fusion Splicer: The core device for precise fiber splicing.

KomShine QX55 Mini OTDR: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer for fiber testing.

სატარი ყუთი: Durable case for transporting and protecting the equipment.

Fiber Cleaver (FC-20): Tool for precise fiber cutting before splicing.

დენის ადაპტერი: For charging the devices.

Gallusus Strap: For carrying the OTDR.

სწრაფი მითითების სახელმძღვანელო: For quick setup and operation.

კალიბრაციის სერთიფიკატი: Ensures device accuracy.

ბროშურა: Additional product information.

შემოწმების სერთიფიკატი: Quality assurance document.

დამატებითი აქსესუარები: Alcohol bottle, splice protector sleeves (100 pcs), cooling tray, 3400mAh Li-battery, carry bag, FOCW cleaning wipes (1 box), FTS-01 flat cable stripper, CFS-3 3-hole fiber stripper.

4. პროდუქტი დასრულდაview

4.1 KomShine EX39 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer

The EX39 is a compact and robust fusion splicer designed for efficient and reliable fiber optic splicing. It features fast splicing and heating times, tool-less electrode replacement, and is built for high adaptability in various operating environments, including aerial work.

Figure 4.1: KomShine EX39 Fusion Splicer. This image shows the compact design of the EX39 splicer.

• 8s Fast Splicing: Achieves quick fiber connections.
• 18s Fast Heating: Rapid heat shrinking for splice protection.
• Tool-less Electrode Replacement: Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime.
• მაღალი ადაპტირება: Suitable for various environments, including aerial and ground work.

4.2 KomShine QX55 Mini OTDR

The QX55 is a portable, multi-functional Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) designed for comprehensive fiber optic network testing. It integrates OTDR, VFL, optical power meter (OPM), stable light source (SLS), fiber inspection (FIP), and network testing (RJ45) functionalities into a single compact unit.

Figure 4.2: KomShine QX55 Mini OTDR. This image displays the QX55 OTDR unit, showcasinმისი კომპაქტური დიზაინი და მომხმარებლის ინტერფეისი.

• მრავალფუნქციური: Combines OTDR, VFL, OPM, SLS, FIP, and RJ45 testing.
• გრძელი დიაპაზონი: Capable of testing up to 140km.
• Short Dead Zone: Event dead zone of only 1m for precise fault location.
• Dual Wavelength Testing: Supports 1310/1550nm simultaneous testing.
• თვითკალიბრაცია: User-independent calibration function for accuracy.

5. დაყენება

5.1 საწყისი დატენვა

Before first use, fully charge both the EX39 Fusion Splicer and QX55 Mini OTDR using the provided power adapter. Connect the adapter to the device and a power outlet. The charging indicator will show the charging status.

5.2 EX39 Splicer Setup

1. ჩართვა: Press and hold the power button to turn on the splicer.
2. Electrode Check: Ensure electrodes are clean and properly installed. The EX39 features tool-less electrode replacement for convenience.
3. Fiber Cleaver Platform: The splicer can integrate with the FC-20 fiber cleaver via an operating platform for a streamlined workflow.


Figure 5.1: EX39 Splicer showing tool-less electrode replacement. This image illustrates the easy, tool-free method for replacing electrodes on the EX39 splicer.

5.3 QX55 OTDR Setup

1. ჩართვა: Press the power button to turn on the OTDR.
2. ენის შერჩევა: Navigate to settings to select your preferred language (e.g., English).
3. თვითკალიბრაცია: Perform a self-calibration for optimal accuracy. Refer to the "Maintenance" section for detailed steps.
4. Connect Fiber: Connect the fiber optic cable to the appropriate port on the OTDR for testing.

6. საოპერაციო ინსტრუქციები

6.1 EX39 Fusion Splicer Operation

1. Prepare Fiber: Strip the fiber coating, clean with alcohol wipes, and cleave using the FC-20 fiber cleaver. Ensure a clean, precise cleave.
2. Place Fiber: Carefully place the prepared fibers into the V-grooves of the splicer. Ensure they are correctly aligned.
3. Start Splicing: Close the splicer lid. The device will automatically align the fibers and initiate the splicing process. The 8-second fast splice feature will complete the fusion.
4. სითბოს შეკუმშვა: After splicing, place the splice protector sleeve over the splice point and move it into the heating oven. The 18-second fast heating will shrink the sleeve, protecting the splice.


Figure 6.1: EX39 Splicer during a splicing operation. This image shows the splicer's screen displaying the fiber alignment and estimated loss during the splicing process.

6.2 QX55 Mini OTDR Operation

The QX55 offers multiple testing functions accessible via its intuitive UI.

Figure 6.2: QX55 OTDR user interface. This image shows the main menu of the QX55 OTDR, displaying icons for various functions like OTDR, VFL, OPM, SLS, FIP, RJ45, File, and Setting.

6.2.1 OTDR Testing

1. Select OTDR Function: From the main menu, select the OTDR icon.
2. Measurement Settings:
   • პულსის სიგანე: Choose between Auto or specific pulse widths (e.g., 5ns, 10ns, 20ns, etc.). Auto mode is recommended for novices.
   • დიაპაზონი: Select Auto or a specific range (e.g., 5km, 10km, 20km, up to 140km).
   • Ტესტური რეჟიმი: Choose between Real-time or Average. Average mode provides more stable results.
   • ტალღის სიგრძე: Select 1310nm, 1550nm, or 1310+1550nm for dual-wavelength testing.
3. დაწყება ტესტი: Press the "Test" button to begin the OTDR scan.
4. შედეგების ანალიზი: The trace will be displayed, showing events like splices, connectors, and fiber breaks. The Link Map function provides a simplified graphical representation of events.


Figure 6.3: QX55 OTDR displaying event analysis. This image shows the OTDR trace with identified events and their parameters, including distance, loss, and reflectance.

5. Splitter Loss Test: The QX55 is capable of measuring up to 3-level 32-way splitters. Select the appropriate settings for splitter testing.


Figure 6.4: QX55 OTDR performing a splitter loss test. This image illustrates the OTDR's capability to analyze losses through various splitter configurations.

6.2.2 Other Functions (VFL, OPM, SLS, FIP, RJ45)

Access these functions from the main menu. Each function has its own interface for specific testing needs:

• VFL (Visual Fault Locator): Used to visually locate breaks or sharp bends in fiber optic cables over short distances.
• OPM (Optical Power Meter): Measures the optical power of a fiber optic signal.
• SLS (Stable Light Source): Provides a stable light source for loss measurement when paired with an OPM.
• FIP (Fiber Inspection Probe): (If applicable) Used to inspect the end-face of fiber connectors for contamination or damage.
• RJ45 Testing: For testing Ethernet cables and network connectivity.

7. მოვლა

7.1 ზოგადი დასუფთავება

• Device Exterior: Clean the exterior of both devices with a soft, damp ქსოვილი. მოერიდეთ აბრაზიულ საწმენდებს.
• Fiber Optic Ports: Regularly clean all fiber optic ports and adapters using lint-free wipes and optical-grade alcohol. Contaminated ports can lead to inaccurate measurements and poor splices.
• Splicer V-Grooves and Electrodes: Clean the V-grooves and electrode area of the EX39 splicer regularly with a brush or cotton swab and alcohol to ensure optimal splicing performance.

7.2 EX39 Electrode Replacement

The EX39 features tool-less electrode replacement. When the splicer indicates electrode wear (typically after 4,000 splices), follow these steps:

1. Power off the splicer.
2. Open the electrode cover.
3. Unscrew the old electrodes manually.
4. Insert new electrodes and screw them in securely.
5. Close the cover and perform an arc calibration (refer to the splicer's on-screen menu).

7.3 QX55 Self-Calibration

The QX55 OTDR includes a user-independent self-calibration function to maintain accuracy. It is recommended to perform this periodically or if you suspect measurement discrepancies.

1. From the main menu, navigate to "Settings".
2. Select "Self-Calibration".
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to calibrate the circuit, optical circuit, and optical device.
4. Confirm the calibration process.

8. Დიაგნოსტიკა

9. სპეციფიკაციები

9.1 KomShine EX39 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer

• Average Splicing Loss: 0.02 დბ
• ელექტროდის სიცოცხლე: 4,000 times splicing
• Splicing Time: 8 წამი
• გათბობის დრო: 18 წამი
• მახასიათებლები: Tool-less electrode replacement, high adaptability for aerial work.

9.2 KomShine QX55 Mini OTDR

• ტალღის სიგრძე: 1310/1550nm (standard), 1625nm (PON OTDR option)
• დინამიური დიაპაზონი: 32/30dB (for 1310/1550nm)
• Event Dead Zone: 1m
• Attenuation Dead Zone: 5m
• მაქსიმალური დიაპაზონი: 140 კმ-მდე
• ფუნქციები: OTDR, VFL (8-10KM), OPM, SM Light Source, Link Map, RJ45 testing, Fiber Inspection (FIP).
• განსაკუთრებული მახასიათებლები: Self-calibration, dual wavelength testing, pass 1:16 splitter.

10. გარანტია და დახმარება

გარანტია: This product comes with a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. It does not cover damage caused by misuse, accidents, unauthorized modifications, or improper maintenance.

დაბრუნების პოლიტიკა: A 30-day refund/replacement policy is available from the date of purchase. Please refer to your retailer's specific return policy for details.

ტექნიკური მხარდაჭერა: For technical assistance, troubleshooting, or warranty claims, please contact KomShine customer support. You can find contact information on the official KomShine webსაიტზე ან თქვენი პროდუქტის დოკუმენტაციის მეშვეობით.

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