The Sumitomo TYPE-25ES-KIT is a handheld fusion splicer engineered for field deployment in FTTx, premise, and restoration environments. It delivers splice times under 11 seconds for single-mode and multimode fiber using enhanced optical technology and a quick-cycle protection sleeve heater. The unit integrates fixed V-groove alignment with dual 68x CMOS cameras for precision fiber positioning, while unified fiber holders accommodate single fibers (250 µm and 900 µm coatings) and ribbon configurations up to 4-count.
Compatibility with Sumitomo’s Lynx—CustomFit™ Splice-on Connector eliminates index matching gel, hand polishing, epoxies, and splice trays. The Type-25e fiber holder system improves repeatability and simplifies field operation. Internal splice data storage captures 1,500 splice records. A fully charged lithium-ion battery supports 60 complete splice and heat-shrink cycles per charge.
Technical Specifications
• Applicable Fiber Types: SMF, MMF, DSF, NZ-DSF
• Fiber Capacity: 1 (single fiber) to 4 (ribbon fiber)
• Cladding Diameter: 125 µm
• Coating Diameter: 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm (single fiber); 0.9 mm tight-buffer and loose-buffer
• Cleave Length: 10 mm
• Total Fiber Length for Splicing: 20–22 mm (10 mm bare fiber + 10 mm coated fiber)
• Typical Splice Time: <11 seconds (SMF/MMF)
• Typical Splice Loss: 0.10 dB / 0.04 dB (SMF/MMF identical fibers); 0.05 dB / 0.03 dB (alternate measurement)
• Heater Cycle Time: Approximately 40 seconds
• Splice Cycles per Battery Charge: 60 splices and heat shrinks
• Splice Data Storage: 1,500 records (internal)
• Optical Magnification: 68x (dual CMOS cameras)
• Alignment Method: Fixed V-groove
– Key Features
• 2.5" TFT color monitor with adjustable viewing angle
• Magnesium die-cast body for field durability
• Wind protection rated to 30 mph (15 m/s)
• Dual power: AC adapter (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) and BU-25 lithium-ion rechargeable battery (12 V DC output)
• On-board battery charging with LED status indicator
• USB 1.1 Type-B interface for data transfer
• Optional car battery operation
– Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 120 mm (W) × 145 mm (D) × 160 mm (H)
• Weight: 1,350 g (2.9 lbs) without battery; 1,500 g with BU-25 battery
• Operating Altitude: 0 to 3,660 m
• Operating Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
• Operating Temperature: −10°C to +50°C
– Compatibility & Integration
• Unified fiber holders: FHS-025 (250 µm), FHS-09 (900 µm), FHM-2 (2-count ribbon), FHM-4 (4-count ribbon)
• Unified electrodes (ER-10) compatible with Type-25e, Type-66, and Type-39 platforms
• Sumitomo Lynx—CustomFit™ Splice-on Connector integration
