The Fujikura 50R SM MM Fiber Ribbon Fusion Splicer delivers precise, low-loss splicing of single-mode and multimode fiber ribbons in field and laboratory settings. Cladding alignment with fixed V-grooves ensures repeatable positioning. Two models accommodate 8-fiber (FSM-50R8) or 12-fiber (FSM-50R12) ribbon configurations. Dual CMOS cameras and a 5.6-inch color LCD monitor provide real-time fiber visualization at 49x magnification (FSM-50R8) or 35x (FSM-50R12). Automated fiber loading and arc calibration streamline workflow, while 40 user-programmable splicing modes and AUTO modes for common fiber types enable rapid setup.
## Technical Specifications
**Applicable Fibers**
• Single-Mode (ITU-T G.652)
• Multimode (ITU-T G.651)
• Dispersion-Shifted (ITU-T G.653)
• Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted (ITU-T G.655)
**Performance**
• Typical splice loss: 0.05 dB (SM), 0.02 dB (MM), 0.08 dB (DS/NZDS)
• Return loss: >>60 dB
• Splicing time: Typical 20 seconds
• Mechanical proof test: 2 N
• Cleaved fiber length: 10 mm
**Fiber Count & Storage**
• FSM-50R12: Single, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 fibers; last 400 results stored
• FSM-50R8: Single, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 fibers; last 500 results stored
**Splicing Modes & Display**
• 40 user-programmable modes; up to 60 reference modes
• AUTO modes for G.652, G.651, and other fiber types
• Splice loss estimate available
• X/Y or simultaneous dual-axis fiber viewing
**Built-in Tube Heater**
• 10 heating modes; up to 20 reference modes
• Heating time: Typical 40–45 seconds (protection sleeves 40–60 mm)
• Applicable sleeve lengths: 40 mm, 60 mm
## Key Features
• Automatic arc calibration; manual calibration available
• Automatic fiber loading system
• Wide operating range: -10 to 50°C, 0 to 95% RH, 0 to 3,660 m altitude
• Dual power options: 100–240 V AC or 10–15 V DC (with ADC-11); 13.2 V DC (with BTR-06 battery packs)
• Detachable battery packs (BTR-06(S) and BTR-06(L))
## Typical Applications
• Ribbon cable splicing in backbone and metro networks
• Field termination and laboratory testing
• Single-fiber and multi-fiber ribbon connections
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports ITU-T G.652, G.651, G.653, and G.655 fiber standards. Splice loss measured per cut-back method relevant to ITU-T and IEC standards.
