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Fitel S178A Fusion Splicer and Precision Cleaver

Product code – FIT.S178A

Fully automatic precision core alignment fusion splicer for many variants of fibre including singlemode and multimode. Bundled with Fitel S326 precision cleaver. In demanding applications will also offer cladding alignment (as opposed to core alignment). Illumination lamp lights up the v-grooves for better clarity in low light conditions. Altitude sensors operate up to 5000m which adjust arc time and intensity as required. Supplied with 10mm tight fibre holder and additionally 250um and 900um holders that are interchangeable with the S326 cleaver, alleviating need to precisely realign fibres once cleaved.

  • Splice time typically 7s
  • Typical splice loss: SM: 0.02 dB, MM: 0.01 dB, DSF: 0.04 dB, NZD: 0.04 dB
  • 304x and 608x magnification
  • Data memory for last 2000 splices with visuals of last 100
  • Automatic post-splice tension test (1.96N).
  • Built-in heater for applying splice protectors.
  • Temperature range -10 to 50°C
  • Dual battery (up to 200 splices & heatings) or AC power
  • Cleave length fixed at 10mm or adjustable to 3-20mm.
  • 250um and 900um clamps interchangeable with S178A splicer.
  • Integrated sharps bin.

Fitel S178A Fusion Splicer and Precision Cleaver

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