Sumitomo Electric FC-6 Optical Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual

This document is the operating manual of the optical fiber cleaver FC-6, which introduces the use method, precautions, etc. of the optical fiber cleaver


Sumitomo Electric FC-6 Optical Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual - cover page
Brand
Sumitomo Electric
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
623 KB
Published
16 October, 2023
Updated
16 October, 2023
Model
FC-6
MD5 checksum
51B8F1F67DE1494875D7AE0636D79E33

About this manual

This document is the operation manual for the Sumitomo Electric FC-6 series optical fiber cleaver, including models FC-6M, FC-6M-C, FC-6S, and FC-6S-C. It provides essential safety precautions, detailed operating procedures for both single fiber and multi-fiber applications, and instructions for using optional accessories like the off-cut collector.

What's inside

  • Important Safety Precautions
  • Operating Procedures
  • Maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Blade Position Change
  • Blade Height Adjustment
  • Blade Replacement
  • Troubleshooting
  • Fiber Off-Cut Collector

Specifications

Fiber CountSingle fiber (0.25 & 0.9mm)
Cleave length9~16mm (0.25mm)
Dimensions FC-6M63(W)x76(D)x63(H)mm
Weight FC-6MApprox. 380g
Blade usage life1,000 fibers per position

Frequently asked questions

How often should the blade position be changed?

The blade position should be changed after approximately 1,000 fibers per position.

What is the optimum torque for tightening the blade setscrew?

The optimum torque for tightening the blade setscrew is approximately 0.98N-m (10kgfcm).

How do I adjust the blade height?

Turn the blade height adjustment screw clockwise to make the blade higher and anti-clockwise to make it lower.

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