3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer (PFS)
3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer (PFS) is the world’s first table-top fusion splicer that provides capabilities that overcome the limitations of current angle critical fusion splicing processes to meet the most demanding requirements for the high-power fiber laser component fabrication. The PFS is a semi-automated fusion splicing station that provides a far greater range of positional adjustment than conventional splicers. The PFS was specially designed for volume production, repeatability, precision, and user-friendly operation while maintaining unprecedented splice quality.
The PFS leverages 3SAE’s patented PentaPod® alignment stages that offers 12 separate positional axes allowing unprecedented control of the material being spliced and the latest 3rd generation Ring of Fire® heat source which provides a highly controllable plasma field that completely encapsulates the component being spliced and provide uniform circumferential heat distribution facilitating consistent and repeatable fusion splicing process. With the combination of a precision mechanical design, high contrast optics, absolute control of relative positional and angular alignment, and a next generation highly stable ROF® plasma source, sets the 3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer apart from any existing technologies. Additionally, new splice scanning technology provides a detailed analysis of the splice quality.
Key Features:
- Specifically designed to accurately splice end-caps to fibers for R&D and production environments.
- The PFS can also be used to perform bundle-to-fiber splices of various diameters, and dissimilar fiber sizes.
- The unique, patented PentaPod® alignment stages are compact, rigid, and stable.
- Both the fiber and end-cap stages provide individual alignment in X, Y, and Z as well as Pitch, Yaw, and Theta yielding 6-axes of motion control (X, Y, Z, Xϴ, Yϴ, Zϴ) per side.
- ±6mm of relative linear alignment (X, Y, Z axes) with positional accuracy <0.1μm
- ±6° of angular alignment (Xϴ, Yϴ, Zϴ axes) with positional accuracy <0.01°
- A new implementation of the 3SAE Ring of Fire® (ROF) technology provides superior thermal stability for applications from 125μm to 2.5mm fiber diameter.
- Sophisticated machine vision provides the highest alignment quality and facilitates detailed process evaluation. Two Orthogonal (X & Y) live views of the splice during the splicing process
- New splice scanning technology provides a detailed analysis of the splice quality and facilitates 3SAE’s Curvature Based Thermal Splice Calibration™.
- Fibers, bundles and end-caps are fixtured in removable, interchangeable carriages that can be customized to specific applications.
- Accurate control of the vertical alignment of the ROF with respect to the components being spliced ensures even circumferential thermal distribution during the splice.
- Highly flexible splice process allows continuous control of arc temperature and fiber placement during the splice.
- Pre & post splice data export for convenient splice tracking and data analysis.
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 398 (W) x 305 (D) x 250 (H) mm
- Weight: ~13.6 kg
- Power Source: (1) 24VDC, 8.3A
- Control / Operation: Included high -performance Windows PC
- Glass Diameter: 125um to 2.5mm
- Slice Programs: > 100
- Splice Data Storage: Gigabits
Standard Package: 3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer (PFS)- SPL-01-0001
- PC with all necessary software, 23” monitor and accessories
- Left & Right Fiber Holder Carriages
- Accessory kit including 1.5mm ball nose driver, spare electrode set, electrode cleaning disc, IPA bottle
- All necessary PC and PFS interconnect cables
- Power supply
- Electronic user’s manual
- PFS Hard Transport Case
- Manufacturer’s 1-year parts and labor warranty
- **Fiber Holders sold separately
Accessories and Consumables:
Part Number | Description |
ACC-01-0250 | PFS End Cap Holder, 1mm-3mm (non-vacuum) |
ACC-01-0251 | PFS End Cap Holder, 3mm-7mm (non-vacuum) |
ACC-01-0268 | PFS End Cap Holder, 6mm-12mm (non-vacuum) |
ACC-01-0315 | PFS Carriage Holder |
ACC-01-0254 | PFS Fiber Holder – 250um (Left) |
ACC-01-0255 | PFS Fiber Holder – 250um (Right) |
ACC-01-0256 | PFS Fiber Holder – 400um (Left) |
ACC-01-0257 | PFS Fiber Holder – 400um (Right) |
ACC-01-0271 | PFS Fiber Holder – 550um (Left) |
ACC-01-0272 | PFS Fiber Holder – 550um (Right) |
ACC-01-0258 | PFS Fiber Holder – 700um (Left) |
ACC-01-0259 | PFS Fiber Holder – 700um (Right) |
ACC-01-1507 | PFS Fiber Holder – 850um (Left) |
ACC-01-1508 | PFS Fiber Holder – 850um (Right) |
ACC-01-0260 | PFS Fiber Holder – 1000um (Left) |
ACC-01-0261 | PFS Fiber Holder – 1000um (Right) |
ACC-01-0262 | PFS Fiber Holder – 1500um (Left) |
ACC-01-0263 | PFS Fiber Holder – 1500um (Right) |
ACC-01-0264 | PFS Fiber Holder – 2000um (Left) |
ACC-01-0265 | PFS Fiber Holder – 2000um (Right) |
ACC-01-0266 | PFS Fiber Holder – 2500um (Left) |
ACC-01-0267 | PFS Fiber Holder – 2500um (Right) |
ACC-01-0253 | PFS Hard Transport Case |
ACC-01-0147 | Power Supply 200W 24V 8.33A 8-pin (CMS/LDS/LFS/LPS/PFS) |
ACC-01-1512 | Magnetic Copper Electrode Holders (set of 3) for ROF – PFS |
CON-10-0022 | Electrode Cleaning Discs – Black (Pack of 25) |
CON-10-0026 | Electrode Set (CMS/PFS/TMS) |