The ERICSSON FSU 995FA is a portable fusion splicer and cleaver system engineered for field fiber optic termination. It combines single-fiber splicing with integrated fiber preparation, delivering typical splice loss of 0.02 dB for identical single-mode fibers. The instrument employs hot core alignment with mode coupling theory and hot image processing to personalize splicing procedures based on fiber type and environmental conditions.
Technical Specifications
• Splice Loss: Typical 0.02 dB for identical single-mode fibers
• Cladding Diameter Range: 30–270 mm (Automode); 30–400 mm (Manual mode)
• Secondary Coating: Up to 1 mm diameter on fibers with 125 mm cladding (blue V-grooves); loose-tube secondary coating up to 2 mm tube diameter (black V-grooves)
• Primary Coating: Nominal 250 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to –40°C
• Humidity: 0–95% RH
• Power Supply: 12 V DC battery or 50–60 Hz power supply unit
• Interface: RS232 PC communication via rear PWR outlet and cable
– Key Features
• Hot core alignment with thin core alignment capability
• Negative index matching and altitude compensation
• Automatic arc recentering
• Warm image direct access
• Erbium fiber and high-strength splicing modes
• Dual V-groove sets: blue (bare fiber) and black (primary coated)
• 10 factory-preset programs (01–10) plus 40 user-editable slots (11–50)
• Automode and Manual operating modes
• Data upload/download functionality with PC communication package
• Optional plug-in unit for standard heat-shrink sleeves
– Typical Applications
Standard factory splicing, fiber tapering, attenuator production, erbium fiber splicing, and field termination requiring minimal splice loss across single-fiber configurations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts all single-fiber types within specified cladding and coating ranges. Supports RS232 connectivity for workstation integration and custom program development. Portable carrying case design enables field deployment.
