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Sumitomo Electric FC-6R Fiber Cutter User Manual
This document is the user manual for the Sumitomo Electric FC-6R series of fiber cutters, specifically models FC-6RS, FC-6RS-C, FC-6RM, and FC-6RM-C. It covers the product's construction, safety warnings, and detailed operating procedures for cutting single-core and multi-core ribbon fibers. This manual is written in Chinese.
Read onlineSumitomo Electric FC-6 specifications
| Applicable bare fiber radius | 1, 2, 5 μm |
|---|---|
| Applicable bare fiber core count | Single core (φ0.25 & 0.9mm) |
| Fiber cutting length (φ0.25mm) | 5～20mm |
| Fiber cutting length (φ0.9mm) | 10～20mm |
| Blade cutting positions | 2 or 4 places per rotation |
| Blade rotation function | Fixed/Timer rotation/Arbitrary rotation |
| Dimensions (FC-6RS) | 63(W) x 77(D) x 63(H)mm |
| Weight (FC-6RS) | Approx. 380g |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the safety precautions for using the FC-6R?
Wear protective glasses as fiber shards are sharp and can cause injury to fingers or eyes.
How should the fiber be placed for cutting?
Place the fiber straight in the single-core fixture slot and align the coating boundary line with the cut length scale.
How do I replace the blade on the FC-6R cutting knife?
Pull the blade slide rail forward, align the new blade with the base, insert the blade and gear, then tighten the fixing screw to the recommended torque.
From: Sumitomo Electric FC-6R Fiber Optic Cutting Knife Blade Replacement Supplement
What type of blade should be used for the FC-6R?
Only blades branded by Sumitomo Electric should be used; other blades are not covered by warranty and may cause damage.
From: Sumitomo Electric FC-6R Fiber Optic Cutting Knife Blade Replacement Supplement
How often should the blade position be changed?
The blade position should be changed after approximately 1,000 fibers per position.
From: Sumitomo Electric FC-6 Optical Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual
What is the optimum torque for tightening the blade setscrew?
The optimum torque for tightening the blade setscrew is approximately 0.98N-m (10kgfcm).
From: Sumitomo Electric FC-6 Optical Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual