FITEL® S179+ Fusion Splicer

Features And Benefits

NEW automatic ARC compensations:

Dynamically optimizing ARC conditions to achieve best arc conditions.
Adaptively adjusting ARC conditions to handle poor cleaving angle situations

NEW precise loss estimations:

Improved accuracy of loss estimation at high splice loss region
Exceptional performance for fast and consistent fiber splicing
Enhanced ease of use and portability
High-speed splicing and heating1
Ruggedized body design; Easy, intuitive operation
Compatible with state-of-the-art communication methods
Quick and easy maintenance

Overview

The FITEL S179+ Hand-Held, Core Alignment Fusion Splicer offers powerful performance, delivering fast and reliable optical fiber splicing even under harsh environmental conditions. With newly added features, combining speed, precision, durability, portability and state-of-the-art communication methods in one unit, this fusion splicing machine opens the door to an entirely new range of applications.

The FITEL S179+ Fusion Splicer is highly effective for use in data centers, long-haul operations, Metro, LAN, and FTTx fiber, including ultra bend-insensitive fibers as well as large area effective fibers.

Product Description

Designed with users in mind, the FITEL S179+ Fusion Splicer delivers rapid splicing and heating ability with consistent results, splice after splice, without requesting daily manual arc check and repeatedly preparation for better cleaving angle. A large-capacity battery system helps save time by allowing 200 splicing cycles (splicing/heating) in one charge.¹ While a 4.3-inch wide LCD screen with touch panel offers easy and intuitive operation, a proportionately wide splicing chamber makes optical fiber easy to load. For improved visibility in low-light conditions, 3+1 LED lights illuminate the entire splicing chamber. A detachable, left-side V-groove makes cleaning and maintenance a breeze. With the newly improved loss estimation mechanism, user can put more effort on operations rather than worry about the splicing loss is good or bad without verifications.

The S179+ Fusion Splicer is also designed to meet the rigors of use in the field. While a substantially lower profile and lighter weight enhance portability, this splicer’s canopy design and ruggedized body provide resistance to shock, water and dust exposure. A powerful, high propulsion motor (8N) helps ensure stable splicing for the most rigid indoor and drop cables. Internal battery charging, embedded Near Field Communication (NFC) and Smartphone readiness combine with other features to make the S179+ one of the most powerful and user-friendly fusion splicing machines available today.

¹ In semi-auto splicing mode and regular heating mode

Applications

Fiber sensors
Manufacture of optical components
FTTx
LAN
Backbone
Enterprise
Long-haul
Data Centers

NEW Features

NEW Features
Adaptive adjustment of ARC conditions for poor cleaving angle: The cleave angle of fiber end is critical to splice loss. The arc condition is automatically optimized especially when the relative cleave angle (θ) is between 2° and 5° to reduce splice loss significantly compared to previous model.
Dynamically optimizing ARC conditions for better performance: Arc discharge is affected by the environment and electrode conditions among others. The S179+ can automatically calibrate the arc discharge power with the help of newly developed state-of-art image processing technique.
New algorithm for splice loss estimation: The algorithm for splice loss estimation is refined to improve the accuracy of estimated loss, especially in case of high splice loss caused by micro core bending or mode field mismatch, so that the failure in splicing due to high splice loss can be alarmed by estimator.

General Features

General Features
Touch Screen: 4.3-inch wide LCD screen with touch panel for easy, intuitive operation Illumination Lamp: 3 upper + 1 lower LED lights illuminate the entire splicing chamber Detachable V-Groove: Easy maintenance and lens cleaning Near Field Communication (NFC): Lock and unlock splicer via smartphone (only for Android phones, ver. 4.1 or later) Wi-Fi Networking: Communication between splicer and smartphone High Speed: 6 seconds of splicing time and 9 seconds of heating time

Touch Screen: 4.3-inch wide LCD screen with touch panel for easy, intuitive operation
Illumination Lamp: 3 upper + 1 lower LED lights illuminate the entire splicing chamber
Detachable V-Groove: Easy maintenance and lens cleaning
Near Field Communication (NFC): Lock and unlock splicer via smartphone (only for Android phones, ver. 4.1 or later)
Wi-Fi Networking: Communication between splicer and smartphone
High Speed: 6 seconds of splicing time and 9 seconds of heating time

Under Tough Environments

Under Tough Environments
Shock Resistant: Equivalent to IK07 rating Mechanical impact Drop Resistant: 76 cm drop tests from 5 different angles, 120 cm drop tests with hard carrying case Water Resistant: Equivalent to IPX2 rating drip proof Dust Resistant: Equivalent to IP5X rating dust proof

Shock Resistant: Equivalent to IK07 rating Mechanical impact
Drop Resistant: 76 cm drop tests from 5 different angles, 120 cm drop tests with hard carrying case
Water Resistant: Equivalent to IPX2 rating drip proof
Dust Resistant: Equivalent to IP5X rating dust proof

Product Specifications

Product Specifications
Applicable Fibers	SM (ITU-T G.652, G.657A1 and G.657A2), MM (ITU-T G.651), DSF (ITU-T G.653), Cut-off Shifted Fiber (ITU-T G.654, Large Area type), NZD (ITU-T G.655), BIF/UBIF (Bend Insensitive Fiber ITU-T G.657B3)
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:0.03 dB, NZD:0.04 dB
Splice Time	6 seconds (Semi-auto mode) 9 seconds (Regular mode)
Heat Time²	9 (60 mm, Tyco SMOUV1120-01, coating diameter 250-900 µm, Power mode) 13 (60 mm, FITEL S921, coating diameter 250 µm, Power mode) 15 (60 mm, FITEL S921, coating diameter 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	70 dB or more
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	104X, 278X, 556X
Splice Result Storage	20,000
Image Capture Capacity	Last 100 images to be automatically captured + up to 100 images to be stored permanently
Dimension	139 W X 209 D 114 H mm (not including shock absorber) 179 W X 246 D X 131 H mm (including shock absorber)
Weight	1.7 kg (without battery), 2.0 kg (with battery)
Monitor	4.3-inch wide color LCD monitor with touch screen
Propulsion (motor)	8N (designed value)
Data Output	USB ver. 2.0 mini B X 1 port, Standard A x 1 port
Battery Capacity³	Typical 200 splice/heat cycles, 90 second/cycle
Altitude	5000 m
Wind Protection	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 (50/60Hz), DC Input 11 to 24 V
Note	² The heating time may vary depending on the type of sleeve. In addition, the first heating time after turning the power on can be longer than the standard heating time. ³ The number of splicing and heating cycles the machine can perform with a fully charged battery at 20 °C in semi-auto splicing mode and regular heating mode. The number of cycles may vary depending on the battery status and operating conditions

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FITEL S179+ Fusion Splicer

Standard package

Standard Package
Item	P/N	Quantity
FITEL S179+ Fusion Splicer	S179+	1
Built-in Battery Pack	S947	1
Hard Carrying Case	HCC-05	1
Spare Electrodes	ELR-01	1
AC Adapter	S979A	1
AC Power Cord	–	1
Cooling Tray	CTX-03	1
Cleaning Brush	VGC-01	1
Electrode Sharpener	D5111	1
Tool Case	TCC-01	1
LCD anti-reflective sheet	ARS-01	1
Instruction Manual	UMC-02	1
Quick Reference Guide	FTS-B526	1