ATEC offers a wide range of fusion splicer rentals. These devices allow technicians to fuse cables, analyze fusion splices, and retain fiber cable quality. When it comes to types of fusion splicer rentals, there are automated single fiber fusion splicers and ribbon fusion splicers. ATEC carries both model types.
What Is A Fusion Splicer?
A fiber optic fusion splicer is a tool used to maintain and connect cable connections. ATEC’s fiber splicing machines also provide displays, which allow experts to visually inspect the fusion splice. This ability helps experts identify whether the splice is up to required standards. Determination of splice quality will depend on if a flaw is detected. Operators will want to know if it is a good or bad splice, so they can make corrections as needed.
How Does A Fusion Splicer Work?
Using an electric arc, fusion splicers fuse two fiber optic cables into a single long fiber. This action results in a fusion splice, which occurs when two fiber cables are permanently joined together. The newly combined cables can then have optical light signals pass through them. These signals pass from one fiber to the other. Able to perform evaluations and post joining loss estimation, these devices are paramount to effective optical transmission.
What is the Purpose of a Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer?
A fiber optic fusion splicer is essential for creating long lengths of cable, although the tool can only provide an estimate of the splice loss. An OTDR, or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, is necessary to verify splice loss. OTDRs fulfill Tier 2 certification testing and are used for analyzing the quality of fiber cabling and troubleshooting faults in the fiber.
What Are OTDRs?
To troubleshoot fiber optic cables, operators use OTDR testing equipment. OTDRs send high-power light pulses down a fiber. During this process, the device creates a trace and measures reflected light. OTDRs allow technicians to find the splice loss and reflectance. Efficient fiber testing is the result of this method, and a variety of tests can be performed with the use of OTDR technology.
How Do You Use A Fusion Splicer Rental?
- Make sure the fibers are clean and prepared for splicing
- Choose the correct program for the fiber you need to splice
- Start the automatic splicing process
- Analyze the splice quality
- Make any adjustments or corrections
- Take steps to protect fibers from future damage
ATEC’s Fusion Splicer Rental Features
- High-resolution touchscreen with navigational capacities
- Built-in ‘How-To’ videos with video playback
- High-speed heat shrink oven to increase the efficiency of each splice
- Automatic splice, arc calibration, and heater start functionality
- RoHS Compliant
- Complete splices in a short amount of time
- Built-in LED display
- Handheld operation with some models
- User-friendly menu selection system
- Distribution fiber repair capabilities
- Durable exterior
Choosing The Right Fusion Splicer Rental
ATEC offers affordable fiber optic fusion splicer rental rates for products from leading manufacturers like Fujikura and Sumitomo. Reach out to a sales agent today for help with picking the perfect fusion splicer rental to meet all your fiber optic needs.