Mass Fusion Splicer 90R kit

( Replaceable V-groove )

The 90R is a mass fusion splicer capable of splicing up to 16 fiber ribbons. The 90R series is the first of its kind with an innovative user replaceable V-groove assembly which makes cleanliness and application versatility an issue of the past. Spare replaceable V-grooves are supplied as standard item in the 90R kit.

1. Replaceable 200μm/250μm spacing V-groove

The 90R features an easily replaceable V-groove system, which allows customers to install and remove the V-groove very quickly. Almost all ribbon cables that have already been installed contain ribbons with fibers that have 250μm coating and therefore a 250μm fiber-to-fiber spacing. But with increasing cable densities, cable installations with 200μm coated fibers at a 200μm spacing is increasing. The 90R user can splice various types (and combination) of ribbon fiber by switching the V-groove spacing between 200μm and 250μm according to the type of optical fiber to be spliced.

2. Minimizing the downtime on the field

Accumulation of dust and melted glass on the V-groove is one of the causes of high splice loss during fusion splicing. The 90R includes a spare set of 12 fiber V-grooves with electrodes installed and ready to splice as part of the standard package. These spare V-grooves are field replaceable, so user downtime is minimized.
The electrodes are pre-stabilized, so electrode stabilization is not required.