ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ACADEMIC SESSION: 1 2021/2022
DEP400533 – FIBER OPTICCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
PRACTICAL WORK: 4 FIBER OPTIC SPLICING PROCESS
PRACTICAL WORK DATE:
LECTURER’S NAME: PN. ANNAFAEDZATUL BINTI MOHAMAD AMIN
GROUP NO.:
DATE SUBMIT:
PRAC. TOTAL
REPORT
STUDENT ID & NAME: (30%)
SKILL MARKS
(70%) (100%)
(1)
(2)
REPORT MARK DISTRIBUTION 30%
(1) Format (5)
(2) Result /Output (10)
(3) Discussion (10)
(4) Conclusion (5)
TOTAL /30
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this practical work, students should be able to
a. Know how to splice the fiber optic cable
b. Know how to use the Fusion Splicer machine and kit
c. Know how to care the fiber optic cable carefully
EQUIPMENTS: Fiber stripper, alcohol, wipe tissue, SC fast connector, Fiber cutter, shrink sleeve,
cleaver singlemode fiber, Fusion splicing machine
ACTION NAME & DESIGNATION SIGNATURE
Prepared by: ANNAFAEDZATUL BT MOHD AMIN
Course Lecturer
Approved by: NUR SURYA BINTI MOHAMAD
Programme Leader
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DEP40053 – FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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Programme :______________________ Practical Work Number :______________________
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PRACTICAL SKILL EVALUATION (CLO3, PLO5)
SCORE
Very Weak Weak Average Good 4 Excellent 5 Name & Reg No
SKILL
ASPECT 1 2 3 Student 1 Student 2 Student 3
Shows little Shows some Shows considerable Shows a solid
1. Follow the lab Shows understanding of
procedure
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
the purpose of the task.
understanding of the X2
purpose of the task. purpose of the task. purpose of the task. purpose of the task.
Excellent. All
All necessary lab
There is not a list of Good. All necessary lab necessary lab
2. Identify the Most lab materials materials included but
equipment
the necessary lab
included. not listed in any
materials included and materials included and X2
materials. listed. listed in an organized
particular order.
manner.
Set-up of equipment is Set-up of equipment is Set-up of equipment is All equipment
3. Connect the not accurate; help is generally workable with generally accurate with All equipment accurately accurately placed and
equipment required with several several details that need 1 or 2 small details that placed all necessary supplies X3
major details refinement need refinement on hand.
Trends /patterns are Trends /patterns Trends / patterns are
Trends / patterns are Trends/patterns are not logically analyzed for the are logically logically analyzed in
4.Demonstrate
the experiment
not analyzed Analysis analyzed. Analysis is most part. analyzed. detail. X3
is not relevant. inconsistent. Analysis is Analysis is Analysis is
General. Thoughtful. thoughtful.
Measurements are Measurements are Measurements are Measurements are
Measurements are
5. Measure the incomplete, inaccurate somewhat inaccurate accurate with both accurate and
result and imprecise and very imprecise
mostly accurate
reasonable precision precise X2
Observations are very
Observations are Observations are thorough and may
Observations are Observations are
6. Draw the incomplete or not incomplete or recorded recognized possible
output included in a confusing way
generally complete thorough
errors in data X2
collection.
TOTAL
Endorsed by:
70% of TOTAL
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POLITEKNIK SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH DEP40053-FIBER OPTIC COMM
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EXPERIMENT 4
TITLE: FIBER OPTIC SPLICING PROCESS
OBJECTIVE : Know how to splice the fiber optic cable
: Know how to use the Fusion Splicer machine and kit
: Know how to care the fiber optic cable carefully
APPARATUS : 1- Fusion splicing machine
2- Singlemode fiber
3- Fiber Stripper
4- Cleaver
5- Shrink Sleeve
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THEORY:
Optical fiber is entirely different from conventional metallic copper conductors and coaxial line,
not only in respect of its structure and materials, but also to form of signal transmission.
Therefore, the different measurement and instrument required are necessary for splicing of the
optical fiber.
Coated optical fiber splicing involves stripping off the coating layer, cutting the fiber, making the
splice and protecting the splice point. For fiber cutting, a fiber cutter has been developed
utilizing controlled fracturing technique.
There are three splice techniques that have been widely practiced. The application shall suit with
the requirement and environment or condition of the site.
1) Splice Bushing (used in patch panels together with connector)
2) Fusion Splice (using splicing machine)
3) Mechanical splice (using special mechanical splice device)
Splice Losses:
1) Splice Bushing - 0.5 to 1.0 dB
2) Fusion - 0.1 to 0.2 dB
3) Mechanical - 0.2 to 0.5 dB
Fusion splicing is the act of joining two optical fibers end-to-end using heat. The goal is
to fuse the two fibers together in such a way that light passing through the fibers is
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not scattered or reflected back by the splice, and so that the splice and the region surrounding it
are almost as strong as the virgin fiber itself. The source of heat is usually an electric arc, but can
also be a laser, or a gas flame, or a tungsten filament through which current is passed.
The process of Fusion Splicing involves using localized heat to melt or fuse the ends of
two optical fibers together. The Splicing process begins by preparing each Fiber end for fusion.
Fusion splicing requires that all protective coatings be removed from the ends of each fiber. The
fiber is then cleaved using the score-and-break method. The quality of each fiber end is inspected
using a microscope. In fusion splicing, Splice Loss is a direct function of the angles and quality
of the two fiber-end faces.
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PROCEDURE:
1.0 Splice Sleeve
• The first step is to install a splice protection sleeve on one of the fibers to be spliced
before stripping or cleaving. This protective sleeve will be heated to seal fibers and splice
after splicing
2.0 Stripping Fibers
• Most critical phase of splicing where fiber damage is most likely
• Try to avoid nicks or cuts as it weakens fiber
• Strip 900 micron buffer first, then 250 micron
• Be careful cleaning and placing fiber in holders on cleaver or splicer too
3.0 Cleaning Fiber
Clean fiber
Wipe with lint-free wipe and isopropyl alcohol. Careful - do not break fiber!
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4.0 Cleaving -1
Open the two clamps on the cleaver. Make sure it is completely clean
4.1 Cleaving -2
Gently lay the fiber into the left side of the cleaver
End of the buffer should be at 16 mm
4.2 Cleaving - 3
Close the clamp to hold the fiber buffer in place
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4.3 Cleaving - 4
First check to see the fiber is straight and in the middle of the pad indicated by the arrow
Move the scribe wheel to the front of the cleaver. Gently close the right clamp to hold the
fiber
4.4 Cleaving - 5
Push the button on the front of the cleaver to slide the cleave wheel to the rear, which will
scribe the fiber
4.5 Cleaving - 6
Push the button on the top of the cleaver to cleave the fiber
4.6 Cleaving - 7
Open the right cleaver clamp to remove the fiber scrap. Pick up the fiber scrap with
tweezers and dispose of properly. Open the left clamp and remove the fiber
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5.0 Inserting Fibers In Splicer
Raise splicer hood. Release both fiber clamps and lower fiber gently into V-grooves.
Close clamps GENTLY
6.0 Loading Fibers - 1
Gently lay the fiber in the guides on the splicer. Note the position of the end of the buffer
coating - at the 16 mm mark. Check the position of the fiber end - should be near the
electrodes
7.0 Loading Fibers - 2
Gently lower the first clamp to hold the buffer coating in place. Make certain the fiber is
still in position in the v-groove near the electrodes. Repeat for the other fiber.
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8.0 Run Splicer Program - 1
Close hood on fibers. Display should show “SPLICE MODE MENU” and
“AUTOMATIC MODE”
9.0 Run Splicer Program - 2
Press “SET” to begin splicing. Splicer will move fiber into place and show fiber on
screen
10.0 Run Splicer Program - 3
During the process, screen will show fiber placement and messages will display to show
progress.
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11.0 Run Splicer Program - 4
When finished running program, splicer will show splice loss estimate at top of screen
and say “OPEN HOOD”. The splicing process is finished
12.0 Acceptable Splices
Visually inspect splice. Use both X and Y views (FIELD CHANGE). Some flaws that do
not affect optical transmission are acceptable, as shown.
13.0 Install Splice Protective Sleeve
Open splicer hood and remove spliced fibers. Slide protective sleeve over fiber and center
it. Pull fiber gently to get straight inside sleeve
14.0 Sleeve Heater - 1
The heater for the sleeve is at the back of the splicer. Open heater clamps on both sides
Center sleeve in heater chamber. Lower fiber into heater and close the cover
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14.1 Sleeve Heater - 2
Press HEATER SET to start heater cycle. Beep after about 90 seconds indicates cycle is
completed. Lift opens both clamps and removed splice while pulling gently on fibers to
keep straight. Careful - sleeve is hot!
14.2 Acceptable Sleeves
Inspect sleeve carefully as this is protection for the splice, No bubbles near fiber and no
bend in bare fiber.
DISCUSSION :
CONCLUSION :
REFERENCES :
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