S179 Fusion Splicer Kit

The FITEL S179 Core Alignment Fusion Splicer offers powerful performance delivering fast, low-loss and reliable optical fiber splicing even under harsh environmental conditions. By combining speed, precision, durability, portability and state of the art communication methods all in one unit, this fusion splicing machine is suitable for rapid network deployment and production assembly lines. The FITEL S179 fusion splicer is completely suitable for use with all Metro, LAN and FTTx fibres, including ultra bend-insensitive fibers. Embedded NFC (Near Field Communication), Smartphone control and data management function makes the S179 one of the most advanced and user-friendly fusion splicing machines from FITEL.

Features

High Speen Splicing and Heating

• 6 Seconds splicing
• 9 Seconds heating
• Easy 50° heating
• SOC connectors compatibility
• High propulsion motor
• 200 splicing cycles in one charge

Usability

• Bigger and Brighter 4.3" Screen
• Superior fiber profile image
• Touch Screen and Keypad control.
• One touch Zoom.
• Easy camera switch
• 3 Uppers LEDs and 1 Lower LED
• Wider Opening angle

Design and Built

• Ruggedized design IK07
• Drop resistant 76 cm 5 Axis
• Water resistant IP x2
• Dust resistant IP 5x
• Improved inclination by 2.5
• Wider splicing chamber
• Easy maintenance
• Removable V groove
• Removable corner pads
• Easy grasp, great portability

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 port
• USB Dongle
• Advanced Security via NFC
• Bluetooth pairing and control

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable Fibers	SM, MM, DSF, NZD, EDF, BIF/UBIF (Bend insensitive fiber)
Cladding Diameter	80~150 µm
Coating Diameter	100~3000 µm
Fiber Cleave Length	5~16 mm
Average Splice Loss	SM: 0.02 dB, MM: 0.01 dB, DSF: 0.04 dB, NZD: 0.04 dB
Splice Time	6 seconds (semi-auto mode)
	9 seconds (regular mode)
Heat Time	9 sec (60mm, Tyco SMVOUV1120-1, coating diameter 250-900 µm, Power mode)5
	13 sec (60mm, FITEL S921, 250 µm, Power mode), 15 sec (60mm, FITEL S921, 900 µm, Power mode)
Splice Programs	Max. 300
Automatic Splicing Selection	Available
Heat Programs	Max. 100
Automatic Heating Start	Available
Applicable Sleeves	20/40/60 mm
Fiber Holder	Tight holder (Loose tube applicable) or Removable Fiber Holder System
Tension Test	1.96 N
Splice Return Loss	60 dB or greater
Attenuation Splice Function	Intentional high splice loss of 0.1 dB to 15 dB (0.1 dB step) can be made for an inline fixed attenuator
Fiber Image Magnification	278X, 556X
Splice Memory	20 000
Image Capture Capacity	Last 100 images to be automatically captured + Up to 100 images to be stored permanently
Dimension	138W × 211D × 114H mm (not including shock absorber)
	170W × 238D × 122H mm (including shock absorber)
Weight	1.6kg (without battery)
	1.9 kg (with battery)
Monitor	4.3 ” wide colour LCD monitor with touch screen
Data Output	USB ver.2.0 mini B
Battery Capacity	Typical 200 splice/heat cycles *6
	Typical 230 splice/heat cycles, 90 sec/cycle
Altitude	up to 5,000 m
Wind Protection	up to 15 m/s.
Operating Temperature	-10 to +50°C (without excessive humidity)
Storage Temperature	-40 to +60°C (without excessive humidity)
Humidity	0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Power Source	AC Input 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz), DC Input 11 to 24 V without any change of hardware