The Fujikura FSM-30R is a ribbon fusion splicer engineered for single-fiber and multi-fiber ribbon splicing in telecommunications and network infrastructure. It delivers automated arc fusion and heating cycles with precision fiber alignment to achieve consistent, low-loss splices across SM, MM, NZ-DS, and DS fiber types. Field and laboratory deployment-ready, the FSM-30R combines fast splicing cycles with modular power architecture and altitude-compensating arc control.
## Technical Specifications
**Fiber Splicing Capability**
• Single fibers and ribbon configurations up to 12 fibers simultaneously
• Supported fiber types: Single Mode (SM), Multimode (MM), Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted (NZ-DS), Dispersion-Shifted (DS)
• FSM-30R8: Single, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 fiber ribbons
• FSM-30R12: Single, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 fiber ribbons
**Splice Loss (Typical)**
• SM Fiber: 0.04 dB or 0.05 dB
• MM Fiber: 0.02 dB or 0.01 dB
• NZ-DS Fiber: 0.07 dB
• DS Fiber: 0.05 dB
**Return Loss:** >60 dB
**Splicing Time:** Approximately 30 seconds
**Heater:** Built-in programmable tube heater supporting 40 mm mass splice sleeves and 40 mm / 60 mm single fiber splice sleeves
**Display:** 5-inch color LCD monitor with large image magnification and low-glare design
**Environmental Performance:** Automatic arc adjustment for atmospheric pressure and altitude variation; wind protector rated to 30 mph crosswind
## Key Features
• Fiber holders available for 250 micron and 900 micron coating diameters
• Multiple holder configurations (FH-250, FH-900, FH-2 through FH-12) for varied ribbon counts
• Included CT-04 or CT-04B cleaver
• Modular power bay accepting 12V DC battery packs, AC adapters (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz), and optional 12V DC camcorder battery adapters
• Approximately 20–30 fusion splices per battery charge (variable with heater and hot jacket stripping tool use)
## Typical Applications
Telecommunications infrastructure, network deployment, field termination, laboratory fiber characterization, and ribbon cable integration.
