© 2013, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00066, Revision 3 , 4.14.16 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 6 6 Uniform Diameter Over-Mold (Over-Coating) Undersize Recoating The ReCoater 2 is used to restore the protective coating on acrylate coa ted optical fibers in high strength applications. Molds are available in different sizes to cover a range of coating diameters and can easily be exchanged by the operator with no realignment required. Custom molds are available upon request. With standard molds the recoated segment of the fiber is round with a diameter that perfectly and uniformly matches that of the original fiber coating, but the operator can also choose to perform recoatings with a cross section slightly smaller than the original fiber coating (undersize), or recoatings with a larger diameter that overlaps the original fiber coating at each end of the recoat area (overcoating). This makes the system easy to set up and optimize for such different applications as undersea optical fiber cable assembly and fiber laser manufacturing. Injection of the recoating compound is performed manually. While this does require a manual user operation, it also ensures flexibility because the user can immediately switch from one type of recoating compound to another (e.g. from a high-index recoating material to a low-index material) without any need to flush out a recoater reservoir and injection pumping system. Short curing times are achieved through an efficient UV LED array, arranged along the length of the mold. Curing times depend on the fiber and fiber coating diameter as well as the properties of the customer-selected recoating resin, but are typically as short as 3 seconds which allows for very fast recoating operations. The highly efficient light source also makes it possible to cure low-index recoating compounds used in fiber laser manufacturing. Strength tests can be carried out with linear clamps or mandrels (optional). Linear proof tests can be performed up to 22 N, with programmable levels of force, pulling rates and hold time at maximum force. With the mandrels, tensile tests can be performed with forces up to 100 N. Linear clamps are carefully designed so that the primary coating is not damaged. The ReCoater 2 comes in an ergonomic, bench-top design for comfortable operation. The main operator interface is an easy-to-navigate and user-friendly GUI on the touch screen control panel. System software supports storable and user-defined programs for easy process change. Remote monitoring and supervision can be carried out through an Ethernet interface. The Recoater 2 may easily be upgraded to the AutoCoater 2 configuration by the simple addition of the AutoCoater 2 Dispensing Robot. The dispensing Robot is easily attached to the ReCoater 2, detached, or exchanged in the same was as in the case of the AutoCoater 2. Features • Easy mold exchange and replacement • Handles most fiber dimensions, with custom molds available • Uniform diameter, overcoating and undersize recoating capability • Short curing times • High and low-index recoating • Linear or mandrel strength testing ReCoater 2 ™ © 2013, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00066, Revision 3 , 4.14.16 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 7 7 Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Curing time Programmable, 3 seconds typical Light source UV LED Wavelength 380-385 nm Mold material Silicone Mold mounting Exchangeable Mold length 34 mm and 55 mm Recoating diameter (μm) 165, 250, 300, 400, 550 & 900 μm Linear proof test Programmable, 0-22 N Mandrel tensile test (optional item) Programmable, 0-100 N Hold time Programmable Pulling rate 0.5-20 N/s Display units lbs, kg, N, kpsi, GPa PC connection Ethernet and USB flash drive connection Power supply External 12 V DC, 60 W Compressed air Not needed Dimensions 270 mm (W) x 170 mm (D) x 98 mm (H) Weight 3.9 kg DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Mold Options Mold, ReC 2-series, 165 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100036 Mold, ReC 2-series, 250 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100037 Mold, ReC 2-series, 300 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100038 Mold, ReC 2-series, 400 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100039 Mold, ReC 2-series, 550 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100040 Mold, Rec 2-series, 730 um, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100078 Mold, ReC 2-series, 900 μm, 34 mm (10 pieces) 10100041 Mold, ReC 2-series, 165 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100042 Mold, ReC 2-series, 250 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100043 Mold, ReC 2-series, 300 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100044 Mold, ReC 2-series, 400 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100045 Mold, ReC 2-series, 550 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100046 Mold, Rec 2-series, 730 um, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100079 Mold, ReC 2-series, 900 μm, 55 mm (10 pieces) 10100047 Custom molds are available upon request DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Miscellaneous Dispenser Robot 10100069 Mold Guide Pins 10100070 Fiber Tensioner, 900 μm (left and right) 10100061 Mandrels 10100056 Power Supply (incl. US, UK and EU Adapter) 90100409 Ordering Information DESCRIPTION AFL NO. ReCoater 2 XL w/ Power Supply (incl. US, UK and EU Adapter), Fiber Tensioners, Standard, Packet of 250 μm Molds (34 mm length), Mold Guide Pins, Manual and Tools 10100034 Accessories ReCoater 2 ™