SPECIFICATION FOR FIBEROPTIC.COM TACTICAL FUSION SPLICER

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1 SPECIFICATION FOR FIBEROPTIC.COM TACTICAL FUSION SPLICER ABSTRACT: The following specification outlines minimum requirements for a FiberOptic.com Tactical Fusion Splicer, FOM-FSK-160H. No deviation from this specification shall be permitted. (A) BASIC CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES The fusion splicer shall be highly portable and user-friendly in a variety of environments and operating conditions, including harsh field environments. The splicer shall be equipped with movable alignment V-grooves capable of submicron fiber alignment accuracy, and controlled by automatic operation via PAS (profile alignment system) to provide consistent precision alignment and low-loss splicing of fibers. Precise core-to-core alignment shall be provided for SM/DS/NZDS and other specialty SM fiber even in the case of such fibers with exceptionally small core diameters. Cladding alignment shall be provided for MM fibers. PAS Optical Analysis and Alignment System: The PAS system shall utilize two cameras to observe the fibers from both X & Y perpendicular viewing axes simultaneously and to provide image analysis in both axes simultaneously for fast operation and consistent performance. 1

2 The PAS system shall also be employed to provide accurate loss estimation. The loss estimation system shall feature adjustable parameters to optimize loss estimation performance and provide reliable estimation regardless of SM fiber type or combinations. As a minimum, estimation factors for micro-bending loss (core-curvature and core-step), minimum intrinsic loss, loss due to MFD mismatch, and loss due to core misalignment shall be available. In addition to the loss estimation capabilities noted above, the PAS system shall provide analysis and warning for abnormal splice point conditions such as a bubble at the splice point, as well as a splice that is too fat (bulged) or too thin (tapered). Fiber Image Display: The optical system and fiber image display must meet the following requirements and specifications: Viewing method Type of display monitor Surface protection of the monitor Image change over Fiber view and magnification Must utilize two CMOS cameras for perpendicular X/Y fiber viewing Minimum 4.1 inches TFT color LCD monitor Must incorporate a transparent plastic plate with antireflection coating to protect the monitor from impact damage The fiber image must be flipped automatically to be appropriate for the operator according to the monitor position regardless of splicer front or back operation Individual X/Y image must be provided with minimum 300X magnification Alternative simultaneous X and Y image magnification must be 187X minimum The monitor shall be easily read with clear fiber image display even in the presence of bright sunlight. The monitor display brightness shall be easily adjusted with up/down arrow keys without the need to access and menu (i.e., from the splicer READY condition). The monitor shall also be hinged to provide easy operator setting of a convenient view angle, whether the splicer is operated with the monitor at front (in a low position relative to the splicer body) or at the rear (in a high position relative to the splicer body). Auto Arc Calibration and Auto Fiber Detection: 2

3 The optical system shall be capable of observing the fiber image during the splicing arc in order to detect the heat energy of the arc and thereby self-calibrate the electrode condition and power output. This capability shall be embedded as a minimum in automatic splicing modes for SM, DS, NZDS, and MM fiber types (as well as an overall AUTO-Mode applicable to any and all of the above fiber types) so that the splicer can be reliably operated without operator need to perform any manual arc or electrode calibration for the life of the electrodes. While the SM-Auto, DS-Auto, NZ-Auto and MM-Auto operating modes shall provide arc-calibration free operation for those discrete fiber types, an overall universal AUTO-Mode shall be provided that will utilize the PAS optical system to observe and analyze the image of the fibers to be spliced, automatically determine the applicable fiber type (SM, DS, NZDS or MM) and thereby automatically select the applicable optimized splicing arc parameters for that type of fiber. This overall AUTO-Mode shall also provide the automatic calibration of the arc and electrode condition thereby freeing the operator from any need to perform routine electrode arc calibration. Fiber Splicing Capability: Splicing capability shall include as a minimum (but not be limited to) the following fiber types: SM fiber (ITU-T G.652) MM fiber (ITU-T G.651) DS fiber (ITU-T G.653) NZDS fiber (ITU-T G.655) Bend-insensitive fiber (such as ITU-T G.657) Specialty SM fibers (Cutoff wavelength shifted fibers, Erbium and other rare-earth doped fibers, ultra low numerical aperture fibers, Hydrogenloaded grating fibers, dispersion compensating and inverse dispersion fibers, micro-structures holey and photonic crystal fibers, etc.) Specialty MM fibers (Both step and graded index, large core types such as power delivery fibers, etc.) Double-clad and other special types In addition, it shall be possible to splice polarization maintain fibers, but without the capability to automatically align the polarization axis. The splicer shall be able to align and splice fibers with cladding diameters from 80um to 150um, with fiber coating and/or jacket diameters from 100um up to 1000um. 3

4 Splice Operating Modes: The splicer shall have (as a minimum) the following pre-programmed splice operating modes: AUTO SM AUTO MM AUTO NZ AUTO DS AUTO SM FAST MM FAST NZ FAST DS FAST SM SM NZ NZ DS DS MM MM Attenuation Global Auto mode for automatic fiber type discrimination (SM/MM/NZDS) Must provide auto arc calibration for splicer operation without need for manual arc calibration Must provide an auto focus funtion to fine tune observation and alignment for various fiber refractive index profiles For Single mode fiber (ITU T G.652) Must provide auto arc calibration for splicer operation without need for manual arc calibration For Multi mode fiber (ITU T G.651) Must provide auto arc calibration for splicer operation without need for manual arc calibration For Non zero Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.655) Must provide auto arc calibration for splicer operation without need for manual arc calibration Must provide an auto focus funtion to fine tune observation and alignment for various NZDS fiber refractive index profiles For Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.653) Must provide auto arc calibration for splicer operation without need for manual arc calibration For Single mode fiber (ITU T G.652) Must provide very quick splicing operation for this fiber type For Multi mode fiber (ITU T G.651) Must provide very quick splicing operation for this fiber type For Non zero Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.655) Must provide very quick splicing operation for this fiber type For Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.653) Must provide very quick splicing operation for this fiber type Normal mode for Single mode fiber (ITU T G.652) Normal mode for Non zero Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.655) Normal mode for Dispersion shifted fiber (ITU T G.653) Normal mode for Multi mode fiber (ITU T G.651) Various pre programmed attenuation modes for SM, DS and MM fibers The splicer shall feature a total of 100 user-defined and user-programmable modes. The pre-programmed modes above will populate the first mode spaces when the splicer is received, but must be re-programmable by the user. In addition, the splicer shall feature a read-only database of fiber types and combinations that also feature pre-programmed splicing parameters. It shall be possible for the operator to access this database and input any of these database parameter sets into any of the 100 user-defined operating modes. Finally, manual splicing modes must be available. 4

5 Automation and Features for Fast Splicing Operation: The splicer shall have the following automated capabilities and features for fast operation: Automatic fiber identification (for SM, DS, NZDS and MM fibers) for automated setting of appropriate splicing parameters using the overall AUTO-Mode Automatic Arc Calibration to eliminate operator need for manual arc calibration and electrode maintenance using the AUTO-Mode or the discrete SM-Auto, DS-Auto, NZ-Auto, and MM-Auto operating modes Selectable auto-start function for the tube heater for splice protection sleeves (upon closing the tube heater) Selectable auto-start capability for splicing upon closing the wind protector Automated opening and closing of the fiber V-groove clamps as the wind protector is opened and closed (selectable, clamps must be capable of detachment from the wind protector for manual opening and closing ) Automated orientation of the text and fiber display on the splicer monitor upon operator rotation and orientation of the splicer for front-monitor or rear-monitor location Arc Calibration: The splicer shall feature the following arc calibration features: Real-Time Arc Calibration: The arc power and arc time are automatically calibrated in real time by PAS feedback of the fiber image during the arc discharge (applied during splicer operation in any Auto Mode). Automatic Arc Power Calibration: The arc power and arc time are automatically calibrated prior to the next splice based upon PAS feedback of the fiber image during the arc discharge of the previous splice (applied during splicer operation in any Auto Mode). Manual Arc Calibration: A manual arc power calibration function shall be provided for use to initially calibrate the electrode power output immediately following electrode replacement or at any time as desired by the operator. Wind Protector: A wind protector with the following capabilities and characteristics shall be provided: The wind protector shall provide protection of the arc stability for low loss splicing in the presence of winds of up to 15m/s per the requirements of part (D) of this specification. The wind protector shall provide dust protection for the internal optics and parts of the splicer in accordance with the dust protection requirements of part (E) of this specification. 5

6 A splicing auto-start function shall be provided (user selectable) upon closing the wind protector. The fiber V-groove clamps shall be opened and closed automatically as the wind protector is opened and closed. This function shall be userselectable for manual clamp opening and closing when desired by moving slide-bars on the wind protector. Fiber Clamping: The splicer shall utilize dual clamping of the fibers to ensure precision splicing operation with the following features: V-groove clamps shall be employed to provide secure clamping of the fiber cladding in the splicer alignment V-grooves. Separate sheath clamps outboard of the V-groove clamps shall be provided to clamp the fiber coating or jacket. The sheath clamps shall be removable (by loosening a single screw) to provide access to a mounting base thereby allowing use of a fiber holder system or replacement of the standard sheath clamps with special optional types. Sheath Clamp Options: Standard sheath clamps (Type A) shall provide capability to clamp fiber coating diameters from um with a cleave length (bare fiber length) range from 8mm to 16mm and to clamp fibers coatings above 250um with a cleave length capability of 16mm. Optional B-type sheath clamps shall provide a coating clamping capability from 100um to 1000um with a cleave length range from 8mm to 16mm. Optional C-type sheath clamps shall provide a coating clamping capability for nominal 900um loose buffer tube coated fiber with cleave length range from 8mm to 16mm. These C-type sheath clamps shall securely clamp the loose buffer tube so as to prevent relative motion and pistoning of the fiber (and its primary coating) within the loose buffer tube. Fiber Holder System Option: By loosening a single screw, the standard sheath clamps can be removed to provide access to the fiber holder mounting base. Standard fiber holders shall be available for 250um and 900um fiber coatings. These fiber holders shall provide a standard 10mm cleave length capability. The fiber holders shall be compatible with standard fiber preparation tools such as the Fujikura CT-30 cleaver and Fujikura HJS-02 thermal stripper. Special custom fiber holders may be available upon negotiation with the manufacturer for special fiber applications such as nominal 155um polyimide coated fibers, um silicone-pfa coated fibers, etc. 6

7 For greatest ergonomic benefit, the fiber holders shall be sideindependent. It shall be possible to mount the fiber holders on the left or right side of the splicer regardless of splicer orientation (with splicer monitor at the front and tube heater at the rear, or reversed). The side-independent nature of the fiber holders shall also allow the fiber holders to be mounted with the hinge of the fiber holder clamp oriented towards the rear, or towards the front of the splicer (regardless of splicer orientation) depending upon the operator preference. V-groove Clamping Option: As a special option, a modified V-groove clamp shall be available to allow clamping of the fiber coating. These special clamps shall provide a 3mm cleave length capability with a nominal 250um fiber coating. This special option shall be applicable with fiber coating diameters from um. This short cleave length coating clamping option shall allow the splicer to be used for high strength splicing operations. High strength fiber preparation tools compatible with the fiber holder system shall be available to facilitate high strength splicing with this option. While this option may not be recommended for standard splicing operations, it shall provide capability for nominal 0.02dB splice loss with SM fiber, with average splice strength exceeding 300kpsi. Splice test data to verify this capability shall be available upon request. Tube Heater for Splice Protection Sleeves: The splicer must feature an integrated tube heater for shrinking splice protection sleeves. As a minimum, the tube heater shall feature pre-programmed heater modes for the following sleeve types: 60mm sleeves 40mm sleeves Micro sleeves for 250 or 400um coated fibers Micro sleeves for 900um jacketed fibers Industry standard types Industry standard types Must provide programs for 20, 25, 34, and 40mm lengths Must provide programs for 25, 34, and 45mm lengths In addition, the tube heater shall be capable of operator programmability for other sleeve types. A total of 30 user-defined and user-programmable mode spaces shall be provided. A splice sleeve read-only database shall also be provided for various splice sleeve types. It shall be possible for the operator to select and sleeve parameter profile in the database and input it into any of the 30 user-defined modes. 7

8 While the tube heater operation may normally be initiated by the operator by depressing a key on the splicer control panel, it shall also be possible to set up the splicer for a tube heater auto-start function. In this case the heater shall immediately commence operation upon the operator closing the tube heater (after inserting the splice & sleeve into the heater). The heater shall also feature an auto-close feature such that when the fiber splice is inserted, the heater lid closes automatically. Fusion Installed Connector Capability: The splicer shall be compatible with the Fujikura FuseConnect field-installable fusion connector system: The splicer s removable sheath clamp system shall permit use of the FuseConnect fiber holder system. The FuseConnect tube heater shall be attachable to the rear of the splicer. The FuseConnect tube heater shall be powered by direct connection to the splicer, thereby enabling use of the FuseConnect system at remote site locations where only the splicer s internal battery power is available. Splicer Electrodes: The electrode system for the splicer shall meet the following requirements: Minimum electrode life shall be 2,500 arcs. Electrodes shall be easily removed and replaced in the field. Semi-automated maintenance functions for electrode stabilization and calibration shall be provided in a splicer maintenance menu, providing easy step-by-step instructions for the operator. Manual arc calibration as a routine maintenance function shall not be required provided the splicer is operated in one of the AUTO splice modes (in which case auto arc calibration is provided). Modular Docking Well for Power Supplies: The splicer shall feature a docking well at the splicer bottom for modular slide-in power supply options. A slide-in AC adapter and slide-in high-capacity battery pack shall be available for this system. Simultaneous Splicing Operations and Battery Charging: It shall be possible to operate the splicer while simultaneopusly recharging the slide-in high-capacity battery pack. With the battery pack installed in the modular power supply docking well, it shall be possible to connect the battery to the AC adapter (which shall also function as a battery charger) to recharge the battery as the battery continuously supplies power to the splicer. During this operation, the 8

9 AC adapter / battery charger is located externally (not in the splicer modular docking well) and it is connected to a AC power wall socket. AC Adapter / Battery Charger: An AC adapter shall be provided with the following minimum features and specifications: Required funtions & Features AC power inlet DC power inlet Battery charge terminal Required LED indicators Weight Must be slide in type for splicer docking well Must convert standard AC power to DC power as required by splicer Must provide battery charging capability as well as simultaneous power supply to splicer Applicable voltage: Must accept from AC100V to AC240V Applicable current: Must accept max. 1A Applicable surge voltage: Must accept max. AC450V AC power cable must be supplied that connects to industry standard wall socket Applicable voltage: Must accept from DC10V to DC15V Applicable current: Must accept max. 6A DC power cables must be available Attachment to battery via applicable charge cord Applicable battery: Slide in splicer battery compatible with splicer docking well Charging time: Must not exceed approximately 5 hours (typical) Charging voltage and current: Max.20V, Max.1A Simultaneous battery charging and splicing operations must be possible Green: To indicate normal and proper DC power supply Red: To indicate DC input voltage is over 15V Yellow: To indicate battery is being charged Yellow blinking: To indicate abnormal battery charging Not to exceed 340 grams Advanced High Capacity Battery Pack: A high-capacity battery pack shall be available with the following minimum features and specifications: Required funtions & Features Battery type Charging Operation conditions Long term storage conditions No. of splice cycle with battery Battery life (half reduction capacity) Weight Must be slide in type for splicer docking well NiMH battery (to ensure cold weather performance and no safety issues) Must supply 13.2V output voltage Required capacity: 4000mAh Must be equipped with indicator or remaining battery charge status Charge cord: Must connect directly to splicer AC adapter / charger unit Charging must be possible while splicing operations are conducted simultaneously with the battery installed in the splicer docking well Charging temperature: Charging at temperatures from 0 to 40 deg.c must be acceptable Discharging temperature: Discharge at temperatures from 10 to 50 deg.c must be acceptable Storage temperature: Storage from 20 to 30 deg.c must be acceptable 160 splices inluding heat shrinking of splice protection sleeves (typical) (Typical operation includes using 10 minute monitor shutoff power save function & ~2 minute splicing cycle time) From 200 to 500 cycles (might be from half a year to 5 years), under specified operation and storage conditions. Not to exceed 770 grams 9

10 Connectors and Terminals: In addition to the connectivity noted above for the power supply modules (AC adapter and battery), the splicer shall feature the following connector terminals with the characteristics and specifications as indicated below: USB terminal Thermal stripper terminal Type: Must be USB Slave Applicable use: Data and video download transfer to PC, splice mode and parameter transfer from PC to splicer, splicer software upgrade, remote diagnostics Connector type: Must be Mini B Specification: Must be USB1.1 Useage: Must be able to provide DC power for thermal stripper and/or external tube heater Connector type: Must be a 6 pin Mini DIN connector Supply power: DC12V, continuous 1A Splicer Utility Software: A utility software package shall be provided with the splicer and shall be available for installation on a Windows-based PC meeting minimum operating system characteristics. Those characteristics shall be detailed by the manufacturer. The utility software shall allow the splicer to be connected to a PC using a standard USB cord (provided with the splicer, but replaceable elsewhere) to provide numerous functions as follows: Download of splicing data from the splicer memory Download of splicer settings Download of splice video images Error report monitoring Upload of splicing modes and parameters from the PC to the splicer Splicer operation by PC & data collection Upgrade of the splicer software (via connection to the splicer manufacturer s designated website location) Splicer Carrying and Storage Case: The splicer shall be provided in a storage and transportation case with characteristics as noted below. The case shall provide secure and safe storage and protection of the splicer in accordance with the vibration and shock requirements in part (E) of this specification. 10

11 In addition to splicer storage, the transit case shall also provide storage compartments for typical splicer accessories such as a battery pack, cleaver and other fiber preparation tools, splice sleeves, necessary cords, and other tools. A carrying strap shall also be provided. Other features are as noted in the table below: Dimensions Work table Not too exceed 547(W) x 277(D) x 281(H) mm, excluding rubber feet Detachable working table must be available as part of the carrying case Work table must provide direct and secure mounting of the fusion splicer Work Table: A work table for field use of the splicer shall be provided as part of the transportation and storage case. The work table shall be detachable from the top of the storage case by removal of a single thumb screw. That same thumb screw shall be useable to securely attach the splicer to the work table. With the splicer attached to the work table, there shall be a work surface available on the table to the left and the right of the splicer. It shall be possible to temporarily securely affix cleavers, storage boxes or other items to these work surfaces by use of Velcro or other means provided by the user. The work table shall feature a series of holes about its periphery to provide user defined attachment points (for example, use of cable ties to secure a fiber optic cable). An optional ½ diameter mounting post with appropriately threaded end shall be available as an optional means of securing the splicer onto the work tray. When the optional mounting post is utilized, it shall project downwards below the work tray so the ½ shaft is available for use to affix the work table and splicer to a bucket truck (or in various other scenarios) using the commonly available copper splicing apparatus that also interfaces with a ½ mounting post. Splicer Durability Features: The splicer shall be designed with features to provide durability in severe operating and storage environments. The splicer shall be cable of successful low loss operation in severe ambient conditions such as high and low temperature, high wind, etc. as detailed in part (D) of this specification. 11

12 The splicer shall also be capable of successful low loss operation after exposure to various storage conditions, traumatic shock and vibration, rain exposure, and even after being dropped onto a hard surface as detailed in part (E) of these specifications. In order to aide this robustness, the splicer shall be equipped with protective rubber corner shields (bumpers) about its periphery, and also with a protective plate to protect the display monitor from impact. (B) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The splicer shall conform to the following general specifications: Size and Weight: Dimensions Weight Not to exceed 136(W) x 161(D) x 143(H) mm Including wind protector, monitor, and rubber protector Excluding rubber foot Not to exceed 2.3 kg, with slide in AC adaptor Not to exceed 2.7 kg, with slide in battery Operating Conditions: The splicer shall as a minimum be capable of successful low-loss operations in the following environments: Operating altitude Operating humidity Operating temperature Operating wind condition From 0 to 5,000m above sea level From 0 to 95% RH (Non condensing) From 10 to 50deg.C Up to 15m/s wind velocity Storage Conditions: The splicer shall as a minimum be capable of successful low-loss operations in the following environments: Storage humidity Storage temperature Long term storage temperature with battery From 0 to 95% RH (Non condensing) From 40 to 80deg.C From 20 to 30deg.C 12

13 Basic Splicer Contents and Included Items: The basic splicer shall be equipped as follows: FOM-FSK-160H Kit Includes: Fusion Splicer - CORE-Alignment Splicer with fiber holder configuration for tactical splicing. - 2 year FiberOptic.com - Maintenance and support contract & USA based maintenace/spport - Battery - Battery Charge Cord - High Precision Cleaver - AC Adapter - AC Cord - 250um Fiber Holders - 900um Fiber Holders - Spare Electrodes (pair) - Sheath Clamp - USB Cable - Splicer Carrying Strap - Splice Sleeve Cooling Tray - FiberOptic.com - TSK Transit Case with Carrying Strap - FiberOptic.com - Tactical Splice Kit (C) BASIC SPLICING PERFORMANCE Splice Loss Performance: Average Splice Loss with SM fiber shall be 0.02dB or less with fiber of nominal quality (core/clad eccentricity of 0.2 or 0.3um). Verification test data shall be available upon request. The average splice loss performance of less than 0.03dB shall be maintained with poor quality SM fiber (core/clad eccentricity of 0.8 to 1.4um). Verification test data shall be available upon request. The splicer shall have proven splicing performance with a variety of MM, SM, DS and NZDS fibers and combinations thereof as outlined in the table which follows. Splicing parameters for these fibers types and fiber combinations shall be readily available to the user, and splice data to verify the performance as outlined in the table below shall be available upon request. 13

14 FIBER 1 FIBER 2 MEASUREMENT AVERAGE STANDARD MAXIMUM MINIMUM WAVELENGTH LOSS (db) DEVIATION LOSS (db) LOSS (db) N SMF (ITU T G.652) SMF (ITU T G.652) 1310nm LEAF (ITU T G.655) LEAF (ITU T G.655) 1550nm DS (ITU T G.653) DS (ITU T G.653) 1550nm MM MM 1300nm Fujikura LEAF Fujikura LEAF 1550nm OFS TrueWave RS OFS TrueWave RS 1550nm OFS TrueWave REACH OFS TrueWave REACH 1550nm Corning HI 1060 Corning HI nm Corning HI 1060 FLEX Corning HI 1060 FLEX 1550nm Draka TeraLight Draka TeraLight 1550nm Draka TeraLight Ultra Draka TeraLight Ultra 1550nm Prysmian FreeLight Prysmian FreeLight 1550nm Corning MetroCor Corning MetroCor 1550nm Fujikura FutureGuide ULA Fujikura FutureGuide ULA 1550nm Fujikura FutureGuide LA Fujikura FutureGuide LA 1550nm Fujikura FutureGuide SS Fujikura FutureGuide SS 1550nm Corning HI 1060 SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Fujikura LEAF SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm OFS TrueWave RS SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Draka TeraLight SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Prysmian FreeLight SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Fujikura FutureGuide SS SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Fujikura FutureGuide ULA SMF (ITU T G.652) 1550nm Loss Estimation Performance: Accurate loss estimation capability shall be provided using the estimation features outlined in part (A) of the specification. With SM fiber, estimation accuracy shall meet the following criteria for normal splices and for splices with high loss generated by core-step and core-curvature micro-bending: For actual splice loss less than 0.4dB, the estimated loss shall be accurate within 0.10dB. For actual splice loss greater than 0.4dB, the estimated loss shall be accurate within 25%. Test verification data shall be available upon request. Typical Splicing Time: Splicing time shall be as follows: Typical time for splicing standard SM fiber in the SM FAST mode shall be 9 seconds to include all fiber forward motion and aligning, arc fusion splicing, and accurate estimation of the splice loss. Typical time for splicing standard SM fiber in the SM AUTO mode (which provides the benefit of automatic continuous arc calibration) shall be 10 seconds to include all fiber forward motion and aligning, arc fusion splicing, and accurate estimation of the splice loss. Typical time for splicing standard SM fiber in the AUTO mode (which provides the benefit of automatic fiber type detection as well as continuous automatic arc calibration) shall be 13 seconds to include all fiber forward motion and aligning, arc fusion splicing, and accurate estimation of the splice loss. 14

15 Verification test data shall be available upon request. Tube Heater Heat Shrink Time: The average time for shrinking a standard 60mm standard splice protection sleeve shall be 35 seconds or less. This time shall include the entire heating cycle from the moment the tube heater is closed and the heating process is initiated until the time that the buzzer indicates that the process is complete and the splice protection sleeve has been sufficiently cooled by the cool-down process to permit removal of the sleeve from the tube heater. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Typical heating time for a 40mm splice sleeve shall be seconds, and the heating time for micro sleeves shall be seconds depending upon sleeve type Robustness of Tube Heater Heat Shrink Operation: The tube heater operation shall be verified for proper and complete splice protection sleeve shrinking in the following conditions: Supplied operating voltage (as from the splicer battery) of from 10.5VDC to 15VDC Splicer and tube heater ambient operating conditions from -10C to+50c Test verification data shall be available upon request. (D) SPLICING PERFORMANCE IN OPERATION INCLUDING EXPOSED FIELD CONDITIONS High Temperature: The splicer shall provide stable and low-loss splicing performance in field operating in hot operating conditions with ambient temperatures as high as 50C. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Low Temperature: The splicer shall provide stable and low-loss splicing performance in field operating in cold operating conditions with ambient temperatures as low as -10C. Verification test data shall be available upon request. High Temperature / High Temperature: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance in field operating conditions in hot and high humidity operating conditions with ambient temperatures as high as 38C and relative humidity of 90%. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Strong Wind: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance in field operating conditions in the presence of strong wind. Splicing performance 15

16 with SM fiber shall be maintained in the presence of a wind velocity of 15m/s with wind directions from the front, rear, right side and left side. Verification test data shall be available upon request. High Altitude: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance in field operating in high altitude operating conditions with a pressure level representative of operating at an altitude of 5000 meters. Verification test data shall be available upon request. (E) DURABILITY AND SPLICING PERFORMANCE AFTER EXPOSURE TO HARSH CONDITIONS Cold Temperature Storage: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure to cold temperature storage of -40C for a period of 24 hours. After a stabilization period of 1 hour at room temperature, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. High Temperature Storage: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure to high temperature storage of 80C for a period of 24 hours. After a stabilization period of 1 hour at room temperature, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Temperature Cycling: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure to temperature cycling from -20C to 60C for 20 temperature cycles. After a stabilization period of 1 hour at room temperature, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. High Humidity / High Temperature Storage: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure to high temperature and high humidity storage for 24 hours at a temperature of 45C and a relative humidity of 95%. After a stabilization period of 1 hour at room temperature, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Direct Exposure to Rain: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after direct exposure to rain (with the splicer not inside its protective storage case) per JIS C 0034 specification at a rain intensity of R=10mm/h for 10 minutes. After being allowed to dry at room temperature for 1 hour, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. 16

17 Direct Exposure to Vibration: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after direct exposure of the unprotected splicer (with the splicer not inside its protective storage case) to vibration with amplitude from 10 to 500Hz at 1.5G with a sweep of 0.1oct/min on all three axes (up/down, left/right, and front/back). After exposure, the splicer shall be undamaged (with no loosened assemblies or screws, and no cracked parts) and it shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Vibration Exposure in the Transit Case: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure of the splicer in its packaged condition (inside the transportation and storage case) to vibration with an amplitude from 10 to 500Hz at 1.5G with a sweep of 0.1oct/min on all three axes (up/down, left/right, front/back). After exposure, the splicer shall be undamaged (with no loosened assemblies or screws, and no cracked parts) and it shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Direct Exposure to Shock: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after direct exposure of the splicer itself (with the splicer not inside its protective storage case) to drops per Telcordia GR-765-CORE from a height of 76mm onto each corner and ridgeline. After the shock & drop test exposure, the splicer shall be undamaged (with no loosened assemblies or screws, and no cracked parts) and it shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Shock/Drop Exposure in the Transit Case: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after exposure of the splicer in its packaged condition (inside the transportation and storage case) to drops from a height of 1200mm onto each corner and ridgeline. After the shock & drop test exposure, the splicer shall be undamaged (with no loosened assemblies or screws, and no cracked parts) and it shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Direct Exposure to Bottom Drop: The splicer shall provide stable and low loss splicing performance after direct exposure of the splicer itself (with the splicer not inside its protective storage case) to bottom surface drops from a height of 760mm onto a hard surface (such as a concrete floor). After the shock & drop test exposure, the splicer shall be undamaged (with no loosened assemblies or screws, and no cracked parts) and it shall be capable of producing low loss splices. Verification test data shall be available upon request. Dust Exposure: The splicer shall provide designed to resist dust exposure in outdoor conditions. In order to verify this capability, the splicer shall be provide stable and low loss splicing performance after direct exposure of the splicer itself (with the splicer not inside its protective storage case) to 6 spoons of 0.1 to 500 micron diameter Alumina Silicate powder with vibration and air circulation within 17

18 a closed box. After the dust exposure, the splicer shall be capable of producing low loss splices after only minor external cleaning. Verification test data shall be available upon request. (F) PRODUCT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS COMPLIANCE EMC Directives and Electrical Safety: The splicer shall be tested and compliant with the following EMC directives: Radiated noise EN55011 Group 1, Class A acquired Radiated noise EN55011 Group 1, Class B version Radiated noise EN Noise resistance EN Fire/Electrification N Third-party test report documentation shall be available upon request to verify splicer conformance with the above requirements. Environmental Acceptability: The splicer must be designed to be compliant with the following rules of environmental acceptability: RoHS WEEE (G) AFTER SALE SERVICE AND SUPPORT The splicer and related accessories shall be backed after the sale by direct service and support by FiberOptic.com. The FiberOptic.com maintenance and support contract is valid for 2 years after the date of purchase. Contact and support from FiberOptic.com shall be available via a toll free phone number. For after hours and weekend support, that toll free phone number shall provide access to a pager such that support is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. In the advent that a problem cannot be rectified by phone support and it is necessary to return the splicer to FiberOptic.com for repair or service, the repair turnaround time shall be exemplary. Typically 80% of repairs must be performed by FiberOptic.com within 3 days of receipt of the splicer at the service location. 18