Description
Features and Benefits
• Exceptional performance for fast and consistent fiber splicing
• Enhanced ease of use and portability
• High-speed splicing and heating1
• Ruggedized body design
• Easy, intuitive operation
• Compatible with Splice-OnConnectors (SOC)
• State-of-the-art communication methods
• Quick and easy maintenance
Overview
The FITEL S179 Hand-Held, Core Alignment Fusion Splicer offers powerful performance,
delivering fast and reliable optical fiber splicing even under harsh environmental conditions.
By combining speed, precision, durability, portability and state-of-the-art communication
methods in one unit, this fusion splicing machine opens the door to an entirely new range
of applications. The FITEL S179 Fusion Splicer is highly effective for use in data centers, longhaul operations, Metro, LAN, and FTTx fiber, including ultra bend-insensitive fibers as well as large area
effective fibers.
Applications
• Fiber sensors
• Manufacture of optical components
• FTTx
• LAN
• Backbone
• Enterprise
• Long-haul
• Data Centers
Product Description
Designed with users in mind, the FITEL S179 Fusion Splicer delivers rapid splicing
and heating ability with consistent results, splice after splice. A large-capacity
battery system helps save time by allowing 200 splicing cycles (splicing/heating) in
one charge.1 While a 4.3-inch wide LCD screen with touch panel offers easy and
intuitive operation, a proportionately wide splicing chamber makes optical fiber easy
to load. For improved visibility in low-light conditions, 3+1 LED lights illuminate the
entire splicing chamber. A detachable, left-side V-groove makes cleaning and
maintenance a breeze.
The S179 Fusion Splicer is also designed to meet the rigors of use in the field.
While a substantially lower profile and lighter weight enhance portability, this
splicer’s canopy design and ruggedized body provide resistance to shock, water
and dust exposure. A powerful, high propulsion motor (8N) helps ensure stable
splicing for the most rigid indoor and drop cables. Internal battery charging,
embedded Near Field Communication (NFC) and Smartphone readiness combine
with other features to make the S179 one of the most powerful and user-friendly
fusion splicing machines available today
New Features
• Touch Screen: 4.3-inch wide LCD screen
• Illumination lamp: 3 upper + 1 lower LED
• Detachable V-groove: Easy maintenance and lens cleaning
• NFC: Lock and unlock splicer via smartphone (only for Android phone ver. 4.1 or after)
• WiFi Networking: Communication between splicer and smartphone
• High speed: 6 sec of splicing time and 9 sec of heating time
Under Tough Environments
• Shock Resistant: Equivalent to IK07 rating Mechanical impact2
• Drop Resistant: 76 cm drop tests from 5 different angles3
120 cm drop tests with hard carrying case3
• Water Resistant: Equivalent to IPX2 rating drip proof4
• Dust Resistant: Equivalent to IP5X rating dust proof
Product Specifications
Applicable Fibers
SM (ITU-T G.652, G.657A1 and G.657A2), MM (ITU-T G.651), DSF (ITU-T G.653),
Cut-off Shifted Fiber (ITU-T G.654, Large Area type), NZD (ITU-T G.655),
BIF/UBIF (Bend Insensitive Fiber ITU-T G.657B3)
Cladding Diameter 80 - 150 μm
Coating Diameter 100 - 3000 μm
Fiber Cleave Length 5 - 16 mm
Average Splice Loss SM:0.02dB, MM:0.01dB, DSF:0.04dB, NZD:0.04dB
Splice Time 6 seconds (Semi-auto mode)
9 seconds (Regular mode)
Heat Time6
9 (60mm, Tyco SMOUV1120-01, coating diameter 250-900µm, Power mode)
13 (60mm, FITEL S921, coating diameter 250µm, Power mode)
15 (60mm, FITEL S921, coating diameter 900µm, Power mode)
Splice Programs Max. 300
Automatic Splicing Selection Available
Heat Programs Max. 100
Automatic Heating Start Available
Applicable Sleeves 20/40/60 mm
Fiber Holder Tight Holder (loose tube applicable) or Removable Fiber Holder System
Tension Test 1.96 N
Splice Return Loss 70 dB or more
Attenuation Splice Function Intentional high splice loss of 0.1dB to 15dB(0.1dB step) can be made for an inline fixed attenuator
Fiber Image Magnification 104X, 278X, 556X
Splice Result Strage 20,000
Image Capture Capacity Last 100 images to be automatically captured + up to 100 images to be stored permanently
Dimension 139W x 209D x 114H mm (not including shock absorber)
179W x 246D x 131H mm (including shock absorber)
Weight 1.7 kg (without battery), 2.0 kg (with battery)
Monitor 4.3” wide color LCD monitor with touch screen
Propulsion (motor) 8 N (designed value)
Data Output USB ver. 2.0 mini B x 1 port, Standard A x 1 port
Battery Capacity7 A Typical 220 splice/heat cycles, 90sec/cycle
Altitude 5000 m
Wind Protection 15 m/s
Operating Temperature -10 to + 50 °C (without excessive humidity)
Storage Temperature -40 to +60 °C (without excessive humidity)
Humidity 0 to + 95% RH (non-condensing)
Power Source AC Input 100 to 240V (50/60Hz), DC Input 11 to 24 V
Recommended options
Optional Components
Item P/N Quantity
USB Cable USB-01 1
Battery Charger S980A 1
Soft Carrying Case SCC-01 1
Angled Stand AGS-02 1
Working Belt WBT-01 1
Car Cigarette Cable CDC-04 1
Heater Clamp Base for SOC HBS-01 1
Tight Holder
16 mm Cleave Length S712T-016 1 pair
10 mm Cleave Length S712T-010 1 pair
Universal S712T-UN 1 pair
Fiber Holder
160 µm coated fiber S712S-160 1 pair
250 µm coated fiber S712S-250 1 pair
500 µm coated fiber S712S-500 1 pair
900 µm coated fiber S712S-900 1 pair
Fiber Holder Loose Tube Fiber (Left side)
Loose Tube Fiber (Left side) S712S-LT-L 1
Loose Tube Fiber (Right side) S712S-LT-R 1
SOC Holder
Seiko Giken FC/SC ferrule (9mm) S712C-SGS9-L 1
Seiko Giken FC/SC ferrule (5mm) S712C-SGS5-L 1
Seiko Giken LC ferrule (9mm) S712C-SGL9-L 1
Seiko Giken LC ferrule (5mm) S712C-SGL5-L 1
Seiko Giken TOUCH Plus SC (9mm) S712C-SGS9C-R 1
Diamond E2000TM/E3000TM ferrule S712C-DM25-L 1
Seiko Giken Cordage (5mm) S712C-SGC5-R 1
Seiko Giken Cordage (9mm) S712C-SGC9-R 1
Diamond Cordage (5mm) S712C-DMC5-R 1
WiFi dongle WFD-01 1
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