The Fujikura FSM-40F is a fusion splicer engineered for single-mode and multimode optical fibers, delivering low-loss connections across diverse fiber types including dispersion-shifted, non-zero dispersion-shifted, cut-off shifted, and erbium-doped variants. The instrument combines precision fiber alignment with rapid splicing cycles and exceptional tensile strength, making it suitable for factory and field deployment in demanding network environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Applicable Fibers**
• Single-mode (SM)
• Multimode (MM)
• Dispersion-shifted (DS)
• Non-zero dispersion-shifted (NZ-DSF)
• Cut-off shifted (CS)
• Erbium-doped (ED)
**Splice Loss (Typical)**
• SM fibers (ITU-T G.652): 0.02 dB bare fiber clamping / 0.03 dB coating clamping
• DS fibers (ITU-T G.653): 0.04 dB bare fiber clamping / 0.05 dB coating clamping
• MM fibers (ITU-T G.651): 0.01 dB bare fiber clamping / 0.01 dB coating clamping
**Splicing Performance**
• Splicing time: 25 seconds typical (SM/MM); approximately 50 seconds with PANDA fiber
• Tensile strength: 2.5 GPa (30 N) with coating clamping
• Cleaved length: 8–10 mm bare fiber clamping; 3–5 mm coating clamping
**Operational Capacity**
• Heater modes: 10 programmable modes with reference data; 10 programmable tube heating modes plus up to 20 pre-programmed modes for protection sleeves
• Splice result storage: 1,200 results in internal memory
• Display: CCD camera with 5″ TFT color LCD monitor
## Key Features
Fiber holder system minimizes operator skill dependency while maintaining stable splicing performance. Protection sleeve options include 60 mm, 40 mm, and various micro sleeves. Fiber clamp types accommodate 125/250/400 µm and 125/250 µm diameters. RS-232C interface enables splice result downloads and parameter modification via PC connection.
## Typical Applications
Factory splicing of dissimilar fiber types; specialized fiber optic networks requiring high-strength, low-loss terminations; erbium-doped fiber applications.
## Compatibility & Integration
Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz via ADC-10 AC adapter (DC 10–12 V alternative). Operating environment: 0–40 °C, 0–95% RH non-condensing. Storage: -40–80 °C non-condensing. Dimensions: 311 mm W × 218 mm D × 133 mm H. Weight: 6.1 kg. Desktop working stage height: 88 mm from bottom.
