Specialty splicers and accessories
LZM-125A+
Glass processing and splicing system
CO2 laser heat source for splicing and glass shaping.
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Delivering tremendous capability for production.
The LAZERMaster LZM-125A+ is a splicing and glass processing system that uses a CO2 laser heat source to perform splicing, tapering (to create MFAs), lensing, or other glass shaping operations with glass diameters of 2mm or less. The high-resolution optical analysis system works in conjunction with on-board firmware for fully automatic splicing, tapering and other glass shaping processes.
High precision glass processing is enabled by the intuitive and user-friendly on-board firmware (virtually identical to that of the Fujikura FSM-100 splicers). Operations may also be performed manually and by PC control. The FPS PC control GUI is supplied with the LZM-125A+ to provide additional features, greater flexibility, and finer control. The FSP GUI can be used on a PC of your choice. Users can also create proprietary PC control algorithms using a complete set of PC control commands.
- 36mm maximum Z travel length
- 32mm maximum taper length
- Splices and glass processing of fibres with 80μm up to 2mm diameter
- High resolution motion for precise control during splicing and glass processing operations
- Extensive library of applications which are transferable between the LZM and FSM family
- FPS PC GUI provides additional measurement capabilities and glass shaping control
Key Features
Clean modular laser heat source
Absolutely no deposits on fibre surface as might occur with filaments or electrodes.
Precision control
High resolution motion for precise control during splicing and glass processing operations.
Technical specification
LAZERMaster LZM-125A+
Laser splicing system
Fibre Heating and Splicing Method
CO2 Laser
CO2 Laser Power
30W standard
Laser Safety Features
Metal cover with multiple interlocks, class 1 enclosure, automatic actuation of shutter, automatic laser power cutoff
Laser Beam Control
Proprietary feedback system assures laser beam power stability
Standard beam size is 4.5mm X 2mm and a minimum spot of 30µm for ablations)
Typical Splice Loss
0.02dB for SMF (ITU-T G.652)
Typical Splice Strength
100kpsi for SMF (ITU-T G.652) using appropriate fibre preparation equipment
camera field of view
2.3mm
Fibre Observation Methods
PAS (Profile Alignment System) via transverse fibre observation
WSI (Warm Splice Image) and WTI (Warm Taper Image)
End-view observation
Applicable Fibre Diameter
80µm to 2000µm for automatic alignment by PAS, larger diameter endcaps may be aligned manually
V-Groove Clamping System
Infinitely variable from 80µm up to 2000µm, clamping bare fibre or fibre coating in the split V-groove system
Fibre Handling
Fujikura FSM-100, FSM-45, and FSM-40 splicer fibre holders; custom fixtures to meet specific customer requirements
Alignment Methods
PAS (Profile Alignment System, automatic alignment by camera observation)
Manual
PC control with Power Meter feedback via GPIB/USB
End-view
Endless Theta Rotation
360º endless rotation, angle resolution 0.1º
X/Y Alignment Resolution
Sub-micron
Maximum Z Travel Length
18mm (both left and right Z units) as well as sweep with a total of 36mm
Z Travel Resolution
0.125µm theoretical
Maximum Taper Length
32mm
Maximum Taper Ratio
10:1 standard fFor uniform direction, one-pass tapering). Dual direction tapering offers greatly increased taper ratios, as does tapering with more than one tapering pass.
Maximum Taper Speed
1mm/sec standard
Splicing Control
Internal firmware or operation by PC
Fibre Tapering and Glass Shaping Control
Internal firmware or operation by PC
PC Control
FPS software will be provided
PC Option
Optional tablet PC (includes FPS software pre-installed). Use of the FPS software on a PC provides finer control and additional features compared to the LZM-110 internal firmware
Interface Ports
USB2.0 (for PC communications, data and image download, etc). GPIB/USB (for power meter feedback)
Electrical Power
100-240 VAC
Operating Conditions / Storage Conditions
5°C to 40°C / -10°C to 60°C
Rotation Motors
For LZM-125A+, theta rotational motion is available for PM fibre alignment.
PM Fibre Alignment Methods
PAS (For PANDA and other PM fibres)
IPA (Interrelation Profile Alignment, applicable to almost all PM fibres. Three distinct IPA methods available)
End-view
Power meter feedback (requires polarizer and analyser, as well as GPIB interface)
Manual
Other methods by PC control
End-View Observation and Alignment
Internal end-view system
Flexibility for Customer Design Input
Customizable platform
