The Fujikura FSM-17R is a ribbon fiber fusion splicer for single-mode and multimode optical fibers, supporting single, 2-fiber, and 4-fiber ribbon configurations. It delivers exceptional splice performance with average loss of 0.05 dB (SM) and 0.02 dB (MM), completes splicing cycles in 20 seconds, and achieves return loss exceeding 60 dB. The unit employs dual-directional cladding alignment with fixed V-grooves and an arc calibration-free system, eliminating setup complexity in field environments. Dual CMOS cameras and 89x magnification provide real-time fiber visualization on a 5.6-inch color LCD monitor. A built-in tube heater with 10 user modes performs protection sleeve fusion in 40 seconds. The FSM-17R stores the last 600 splice results, offers 40 programmable splicing modes, and operates across altitudes to 3,660 meters and wind speeds to 15 m/s. Battery operation delivers 70 cycles (BTR-06S) or 140 cycles (BTR-06L) per charge. USB 1.1 interface enables PC data transfer and external monitoring via RCA video jack.
## Technical Specifications
• **Fiber Compatibility:** SM (ITU-T G.652), MM (ITU-T G.651), DS (ITU-T G.653), NZDS (ITU-T G.655)
• **Splice Loss:** SM 0.05 dB, MM 0.02 dB, DS 0.08 dB, NZDS 0.08 dB (cut-back method per ITU-T/IEC)
• **Splicing Time:** 20 seconds typical
• **Return Loss:** >60 dB
• **Fiber Configurations:** Single, 2-fiber, or 4-fiber ribbon
• **Cleaved Fiber Length:** 10 mm
• **Splicing Modes:** 40 user programmable; 60 total including factory presets
• **Data Storage:** Last 600 splice results in internal memory
• **Magnification:** 89x via dual CMOS cameras
• **Display:** 5.6-inch color LCD; X/Y axes or simultaneous dual-axis viewing
• **Tube Heater Modes:** 10 user selectable; 20 total with factory settings
• **Tube Heating Time:** 40 seconds typical (FP-04T sleeve)
• **Protection Sleeve Lengths:** 40 mm, 60 mm
• **Mechanical Proof Test:** 2 N
## Key Features
• Arc calibration-free operation eliminates field recalibration
• Automatic fiber loading system reduces operator handling
• Temperature range: -10 to 50°C; humidity to 95% RH
• Dimensions: 150W × 150D × 150H mm; weight 2.2 kg
• Power: 100–240 V AC auto-select, or 10–15 V DC (ADC-11), or 13.2 V DC (BTR-06 battery)
• USB 1.1 (type-B) and RCA video output for external monitoring
## Typical Applications
Telecommunications infrastructure, data center deployments, fiber optic network upgrades, and field splicing operations requiring ribbon fiber terminations with minimal loss and rapid cycle times.
