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 NumberDescription
ACC-01-0250PFS End Cap Holder, 1mm-3mm (non-vacuum)
ACC-01-0251PFS End Cap Holder, 3mm-7mm (non-vacuum)
ACC-01-0268PFS End Cap Holder, 6mm-12mm (non-vacuum)
ACC-01-0315PFS Carriage Holder
ACC-01-0254PFS Fiber Holder – 250um (Left)
ACC-01-0255PFS Fiber Holder – 250um (Right)
ACC-01-0256PFS Fiber Holder – 400um (Left)
ACC-01-0257PFS Fiber Holder – 400um (Right)
ACC-01-0271PFS Fiber Holder – 550um (Left)
ACC-01-0272PFS Fiber Holder – 550um (Right)
ACC-01-0258PFS Fiber Holder – 700um (Left)
ACC-01-0259PFS Fiber Holder – 700um (Right)
ACC-01-1507PFS Fiber Holder – 850um (Left)
ACC-01-1508PFS Fiber Holder – 850um (Right)
ACC-01-0260PFS Fiber Holder – 1000um (Left)
ACC-01-0261PFS Fiber Holder – 1000um (Right)
ACC-01-0262PFS Fiber Holder – 1500um (Left)
ACC-01-0263PFS Fiber Holder – 1500um (Right)
ACC-01-0264PFS Fiber Holder – 2000um (Left)
ACC-01-0265PFS Fiber Holder – 2000um (Right)
ACC-01-0266PFS Fiber Holder – 2500um (Left)
ACC-01-0267PFS Fiber Holder – 2500um (Right)
ACC-01-0253PFS Hard Transport Case
ACC-01-0147Power Supply 200W 24V 8.33A 8-pin (CMS/LDS/LFS/LPS/PFS)
ACC-01-1512Magnetic Copper Electrode Holders (set of 3) for ROF – PFS
CON-10-0022Electrode Cleaning Discs – Black (Pack of 25)
CON-10-0026Electrode Set (CMS/PFS/TMS)