GPX3800 and GPX3850 Glass Processors
Chapter 6: Added Capabilities of GPX3800 / GPX3850
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Chapter 6
Added Capabilities of GPX3800 / GPX3850
The GPX Cleave Module controls the integrated cleaver on the GPX3800 and GPX3850 Glass Processors.
Additional processes are provided to enable the imaging system and cleaver to be automated using the
One
Button Process
function. Hot view imaging provides the ability to observe the splice or taper during the heating
process. The End View Quality Tool (software) provides a magnified view of a fiber end face together with a small
collection of measurement tools to assist in verifying fiber quality and measuring fiber artifacts.
6.1. Cleave Module Library
The Cleave Module Library contains the following macro processes:
GpxCleaveProcess – Controls FHB & Furnace Offset, Tension and Cleave Lever
GpxCleaverView – Moves Cleave Blade to a Viewable Position
GpxCleaveExposure – Cleave View Exposure
GpxCleaveFocus – Cleave View Autofocus
GpxCleaveHome – Homes the Cleave Lever
GpxCleaveBladeService – Advances the Cleave Lever for Servicing
GpxCleaveTensionBase – Takes a Baseline Analog-to-Digital Converger (ADC) Reading for Tensioning
GpxCleaveBackstopAdjust – Provides a Visual Assist to Backstop Adjustment
GpxPreTension – Provides Pre-Tensioning to Pull Fiber to Stable Position for Viewing
6.1.1. Glass Processor Cleave Process
The
GPXCleaveProcess
macro is based on similar software used in the LDC400 Series Fiber Cleaver, although
modifications have been incorporated to suit the different hardware and environment of the glass processor. The
glass processor cleave macro provides the additional ability to offset the fiber holding blocks and furnace for
viewing of the cleave blade and backstop in the camera view window. Cleave tension can be applied to either the
left or right fiber holding block. The cleave process properties window is shown in Figure 24.
Figure 24
Cleave Properties Page