The FITEL 'Splice On' cable connector mounting system delivers industry-leading performance and flexibility. “Splice On” (SOC) connectors  eliminate the need for field polishing, significantly improve the quality of installation work, and reduce the time required for installation. The new FITEL S123C, FITEL S153A and FITEL S178A welding machines are now suitable for both Seiko Giken and Diamond connectors. 

SOC connectors

 

SOC partners of FITEL welding machines

Welding machines FITEL S123C, FITEL S153A, FITEL S178A

Technical information / Welding machine:

Type FITEL S123C FITEL S153A FITEL S178A

Splicing method

 Alignment of inner shells Active shell alignment Core Alignment
Fiber type SM, MM, DSF, NZD, BIF / UBIF SM, MM, DSF, NZD, BIF / UBIF SM, MM, DSF, NZD, EDF, BIF / UBIF
Splice loss Typical 0.05 dB (SM) Typical 0.04 dB (SM) Typical 0.02 dB (SM)
Battery capacity 70 welding cycles 200 welding cycles with 2 batteries 200 welding cycles with 2 batteries
Permissible cuffs 20 – 60 mm 20 – 60 mm 20 – 60 mm

Technical Information / SEIKO GIKEN Connector

Type SC / Ultra PC; FC / Ultra PC SC / Angled PC; FC / Angled PC
Splice loss Typically 0,30 dB
Reflection coefficient < -55 dB < -65 dB
Fiber type SM
Shell type 900 micron, 2 mm, 3 mm
Tip type Zirconia ceramic tip with pre-polished fiber guide

Technical Information / SEIKO GIKEN Connector

Type Multimode
0° PC		 Single mode
0° PC		 Single mode
8° APC		 Units
measurements		 Test conditions
Splice Loss (IL) Type of. 0.2 max. 0.5 Type of. 0.25 max. 0.5 Type of. 0.25 max. 0.5 dB IEC 61300-3-4; λ=1300 / 1550 nm
Return Loss (RL) min. 40 min. 50 min. 70* dB IEC 61300-3-6; λ=1300 / 1550 nm
Repeatability IL max. ±0.1 dB IEC 61300-2-2; λ=1300 / 1550 nm
Life time 1000 connection / disconnection cycles Based on operating experience
Working temperature -25 / +70** °C
Storage temperature -25 / +70** °C

* Measured by high precision reflectometer

** Possibly greater limitation due to cable specifications