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Fujikura’s 70S: the world’s first fully automatic fusion splicer
Fujikura Europe’s 70S, the world’s first fully automatic fusion splicer and the only machine to withstand drop testing on all six sides from a height of 70cm, requires just four operational steps per splice and reduces splicing time to just six seconds. The most notable features of the 70S are its true core-alignment performance, user customisable features, and its fully ruggedised exterior, which is dust, shock and rain resistant. The 70S also features an automated wind protector and a tube heater which has been developed for quicker splicing cycles and to reduce the number of operational steps. “Our 40 years’ experience has allowed us to create a technology that is far superior to anything on the market and to optimise this splicing tool to be reliable and accurate, achieving a high quality splice, which will help minimise the need for re-work or repairs / maintenance on any fibre network spliced
best splice possible.” With the 70S, Fujikura Europe has
streamlined the steps required to complete splices, resulting in greater productivity. “The 70S only takes six seconds to make a splice and nine seconds to make heat shrink. These, combined with the other automated features, make the product altogether the fastest splicing technology, by 25% no less,” added Bessant. The ‘configurable automation’ design of the 70S allows customers to tailor the operation of the machine to best suit their particular splicing technique and process while the programmable ‘automatic wind protector’ closes and begins the splicing process after clamping the fibres in position or pressing the ‘set’ button. Once the splice is completed, the wind protector and one of the sheath clamps opens automatically making removal of the fibres fast and easy. Fujikura Europe is exhibiting at AngaCom 2017. Hall 7, stand E60.
with a Fujikura splicer,” said Neil Bessant, Divisional Manager, Fusion Splicer Division at Fujikura Europe Ltd. “Ultimately, this is why you pay more for a Fujikura splicer. You are paying for a product that could last you more than ten years and a product that creates the
Gamm-Bud showcases Dragon Jet
humidity, and GPS location. Ability to save PDF files and to create a protocol with a graph. The device complies with the requirements of Deutsche Telekom and compatibility is not restricted to be operated with Gamm-Bud manufactured blowers only. The latest product in the range is Gamm- Bud’s smallest device, the Blue Dragon Jet Budget, which was designed to blow FTTH microcells in a diameter range of 0.5mm to 8.0mm, servicing microducts from 5mm to 16mm. The Dragon Jet Budget does not operate using its own engine, but can be powered by a cordless screwdriver. A highly versatile device, the Dragon Jet
After more than a year of R&D, Gamm- Bud has announced the launch of a digital recorder to work with its flagship product, the Blue Dragon Jet standard blower. The Dragon Brain recorder is able to record across a range of parameters, such as pressure in the duct, pneumatic pressure on engines, the length of blown cable, blowing speed, ambient temperature, relative
Budget is able to quickly adapt between working with cables and microducts. Gamm-Bud is exhibiting at AngaCom 2017. Hall 8, stand T70.
Yokogawa releases entry-level OTDR
Yokogawa is adding an entry-level model, the AQ1000, to its range of OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) test instruments. The new instrument joins the existing mid-range AQ1200 series and the high- end AQ7280 series, and is specifically designed to increase the productivity of field personnel working on the installation and deployment of optical access networks. Although the AQ1000 is positioned and priced as an entry-level model, the company have said that there is no compromise to standards of quality, accuracy and reliability and that the product benefits from a number of characteristics that are usually present in higher-level models, such as a high-quality capacitive multi-touch touchscreen and wireless connectivity. Built-in post-processing software generates OTDR reports directly in PDF format with the
make it very responsive to user inputs. It is also very reliable, very rapid to start up (being ready-to-measure in less than 10 seconds from switching on) and very energy efficient operating a full shift on a single charge (10 hours of battery life under the Telcordia standard conditions). The AQ1000 is also a complete field test tool, with a built-in power checker to establish whether the fibre is in use or not and a stabilised light source to measure network end-to-end attenuation in the network. Further test capabilities are available with the addition of an optional visible light source for visually identifying fibre breaks or macro bends. The new OTDR carries a Yokogawa 3-year warranty: a further reflection of Yokogawa’s confidence in the quality and reliability of its products, particularly those like the AQ1000.
ability to configure the report template to suit customer requirements. As a result, reports can be sent directly from the field as soon as the tests are completed with no need for additional PC software. The proven stability and prompt response of the AQ1000’s proprietary operating system
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