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Fitel S179 Fusion Splicer and Cleaver

Product code – FIT,S179

Fully automatic precision core alignment fusion splicer for many variants of fibre including singlemode and multimode. Bundled with Fitel S327 precision cleaver. In demanding applications will also offer cladding alignment (as opposed to core alignment). Illumination lamp lights up the v-grooves for better clarity in low light conditions. Altitude sensors operate up to 5000m which adjust arc time and intensity as required. Supplied with 10mm tight fibre holder and additionally 250um and 900um holders that are interchangeable with the S327 cleaver, alleviating need to precisely realign fibres once cleaved.

  • Splice time typically 6s
  • Typical splice loss: SM:0.02dB, MM:0.01dB, DSF:0.04dB, NZD:0.04dB
  • Fibre Image Magnification: 104X, 278X, 556X
  • Last 100 images automatically captured
  • Automatic post-splice tension test (1.96N).
  • Built-in heater for applying splice protectors.
  • Temperature range -10 to 50°C
  • Dual battery (up to 200 splices & heatings) or AC power
  • Cleave length fixed at 10mm or adjustable to 5-16mm.
  • 250um and 900um clamps interchangeable with S179 splicer.
  • Integrated sharps bin.

Fitel S179 Fusion Splicer and Cleaver

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