Whether splicing similar fiber types or double clad LDF fibers for high power lasers, the ARCMaster® series splicers provide multiple solutions for diverse production needs. With State of the ARC® technology, the ARCMaster® sets the standard for fusion splicing with a multitude of new features designed to make splicing easier.

The patent-pending “split v-groove” fiber clamping system accommodates optical fiber ranges from 60 to 2000 µm for cladding or coating without changing v-grooves or fiber clamps. The “Plasma Zone” fiber positioning system incorporates multiple fiber and electrode positioning techniques to provide unprecedented versatility for splicing LDF, heat sensitive or small diameter fibers.

With a new fiber imaging technology, Interrelation Profile Alignment (IPA), alignment and splicing capabilities are possible with virtually any PM fiber type. Longer fiber tapering application is possible with Fujikura’s Sweep Arc technology. Incorporating PAS (cold fiber image) and WSI (warm image) technologies, the optical analysis system provides a number of advanced features including improved loss estimation capabilities, fiber image performance with both LDF, small or heat sensitive fibers.

Users can program multi-step glass processing operations to include non-splicing operations such as generating tapers or lenses. Dual LCD monitors provide enhanced data and graphical information that is user-selectable during each stage of the splicing process. Both units are designed with the needs for production in mind and are suitable for the most popular production workstations.

Along with on-board control, AFL's free Fiber Processing Software (FPS) v2.0 empowers users with complete PC-based control over all FSM100M and FSM100P splicer operations. This easy-to-use, icon-driven software provides additional features, greater flexibility, and finer control:

• Write and optimize custom splice recipes and send them directly to the splicer with a click.

• Create ball lenses, tapers, and parabolic tapers with an intuitive UI for refining parameters.

• Automatically collect real-time splicer data in the background while controlling your splicer from your computer.

• Includes a live video feed module, data zoom and navigation capabilities, interactive plots, and much more.

The ARCMaster® series splicers, with features like the “split v-groove” clamping system, “Plasma Zone” positioning, and advanced imaging technologies, provide exceptional versatility and precision for fiber splicing. The user-friendly Fiber Processing Software (FPS) v2.0 enhances control and customization, making these splicers ideal for high-performance production environments. For detailed technical specifications and performance metrics, explore the white paper links below.