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Using the AUTOCLEAVER LDF
™
- Fitel Edition
The AUTOCLEAVER LDF
™
- Fitel Edition is compatible with the Fitel S183/S184 fusion splicers. The fiber is cleaved to the
correct length and since the cleaver accepts the standard Fitel fiber holders, the cleaved fiber can be directly transferred
to the splicer with no risk of touching or damaging the fiber end. By default the cleaver is set up to produce cleaved fibers
with 13 mm length. For fine-tuning of the cleave length, see information
under “Using the application” in
the section
“AUTOCLEAVER Controller Software”.
When using the cleaver with Fitel fiber holders and linear inserts, the upper limit of cladding diameter to be cleaved is
reduced. This version of cleaver also supports the use of NYFORS LD fiber holders, but please note that it cannot be used
in conjunction with Fitel fiber h
olders. For instructions how to use NYFORS LD fiber holders, see section ”Using the
AUTOCLEAVER LDF
™”.
Fiber handling parts
The fiber handling parts are made to fit a specific range of fiber sizes (cladding/coating dimensions) and consist of four
different parts. For all available parts see Appendix B.
1.
V-groove
2.
Height adjuster
3.
Linear inserts
4.
Fitel fiber holder (not supplied by NYFORS)
Choose the correct handling parts according to your fiber size.
