GPX3800 and GPX3850 Glass Processors
Chapter 5: Operation
Rev B, July 24, 2018
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Stop:
This button stops whatever process is being executed. The blue button labeled “STOP” on the
right front corner of the GPX has the same function.
Reset:
This button resets the parameters of the GPX to the default values.
Initialize
: This button initializes the unit. The system should automatic initialize after the power is on.
If the machine is stopped due to any reason, it should be reinitialized by clicking on this button.
5.2.8. Splice Process List
The Splice Process List is the routine run by
the “One Button Process”. See section 5.6
for
more information.
5.2.9. Camera Image
The camera image shown below is a side view (“Front” or “Back”) of a pair of fibers. Front and back views are
captured with the help of mirrors on the mirror tower, and feature back-lighting via LED’s in the ring illuminator.
Another way to get an edge view is to view the fiber pair straight on. This is accomplished by clicking on “Center
View” in the Camera Toolbar. In this case the fiber will be backlit by an LED in the mirror tower. Finally, the unit is
also capable of viewing fibers end-on in “Left” or “Right” view. This, too, is accomplished with mirrors on the mirror
tower, but in this case the illumination comes from light injected into the fibers in the fiber holding block lids.
The camera image is fitted to the image window, which means that it may be squished or stretched, both
horizontally and vertically. This becomes apparent when the end of a fiber is imaged and appears oval rather than
circular. To remedy this; right-click in the image window and activate “Horizontal Scrollbar” and “Vertical
Scrollbar.” Doing so will force every pixel from the camera to be treated as one pixel on the screen.
Right-clicking in the image window also enables one to turn the cross-hairs and alignment guides on or off, or to
save an image as a bitmap or a TIF.
Side View of Fiber Before Splicing