Whether splicing similar fiber types or double clad LDF fibers for high power lasers, the ARCMaster® series splicers provide multiple solutions for diverse production needs. With State of the ARC® technology, the ARCMaster®sets the standard for fusion splicing with a multitude of new features designed to make splicing easier.
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1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2011, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00017, Revision 13, 1.3.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 1 FSM-100M and FSM-100P Fusion Splicers Ordering Information Description AFL No. ARCMaster FSM-100M Fusion Splicer (machine only) Includes: FH-110-250 fiber holders (pair), FH-110-900 fiber holders (pair), spare electrodes (pair), ADC-15 AC adapter, ACC-02 AC power cord, USB cable, dust cleaning swab set, operation manual and software on CD, transit case, and One year factory warranty S014821 ARCMaster FSM-100M Fusion Splicer Kit * S014822 ARCMaster FSM-100P Fusion Splicer (machine only) Includes: FH-110-250 fiber holders (pair), FH-110-400 fiber holders (pair), FH-110-900 fiber holders (pair), spare electrodes (pair), ADC-15 AC adapter, ACC-02 AC power cord, USB cable, dust cleaning swab set, operation manual and software on CD, transit case, and One year factory warranty S014823 ARCMaster FSM-100P Fusion Splicer Kit * S014824 One year extended warranty (extends factory warranty by one year) S012996 Two year extended warranty (extends factory warranty by two years) S013000 * Each splicer kit includes an RS01 Thermal Stripper, a CT52 Cleaver and a SPA-RS02-08 Spacer for RS01 in addition to the items listed above. Features • Split V-groove clamping system • “Plasma Zone” fiber positioning • PAS and WSI • New IPA alignment method for PM fibers • Enhanced sweep arc technology • Zero degree fiber handling for LDF • Special functions for glass processing capability • Fiber profile memory function • New arc calibration technology • Short cleave length capability • Fast and accurate PANDA splice mode • Ergonomic, production friendly design • User selectable display on dual LCD monitors • Internet firmware updates Whether splicing similar fiber types or double clad LDF fibers for high power lasers, the ARCMaster series splicers provide multiple solutions for diverse production needs. With State of the ARC ™ technology, the ARCMaster sets the standard for fusion splicing with a multitude of new features designed to make splicing easier. The patent-pending “split V-groove” fiber clamping system accommodates optical fiber ranges from 60 to 2,000 μm for cladding or coating without changing V-grooves or fiber clamps. The “Plasma Zone” fiber positioning system incorporates multiple fiber and electrode positioning techniques to provide unprecedented versatility for splicing LDF, heat sensitive or small diameter fibers. With a new fiber imaging technology, Interrelation Profile Alignment (IPA), alignment and splicing capabilities are possible with virtually any PM fiber type. Longer fiber tapering application is possible with Fujikura’s Sweep Arc technology. Incorporating PAS (cold fiber image) and WSI (warm image) technologies, the optical analysis system provides a number of advanced features including improved loss estimation capabilities, fiber image performance with both LDF, small or heat sensitive fibers. Users can program multi-step glass processing operations to include non-splicing operations such as generating tapers or lenses. Dual LCD monitors provide enhanced data and graphical information that is user-selectable during each stage of the splicing process. Both units are designed with the needs for production in mind and are suitable for the most popular production workstations. FSM-100M FSM-100P
2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2011, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00017, Revision 13, 1.3.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 2 Specifications Parameter Value Applicable Fiber Silica based Single-mode and Multimode glass fiber: SMF (G.652), MMF (G.651), NZDSF (G.655), EDF, DCF, LDF and PMF, etc. Fiber Dimension Cladding diameter: 60 to 500 μm Coating diameter: 100 to 2,000 μm Cleave Length Glass clamping: 8 to 10 mm (standard 9 mm) Coating clamping: 3 to 5 mm (standard 4 mm) Typical Splice Loss SMF: 0.03 dB MMF: 0.02 dB NZDSF/LDF: 0.05 dB PMF: 0.06 dB (FSM-100P) Splicing Time SMF/MMF: 15 sec. NZDSF/LDF: 25 sec. PMF (PANDA): 35 to 50 sec. (FSM-100P) PMF (IPA): 90 to 300 sec. (FSM-100P) Polarization Cross-Talk PMF (PANDA): -40 dB / 0.6 degree (FSM-100P) PMF (IPA): -32 dB / 1.4 degree (FSM-100P) Return Loss 60 dB or more Heating Time FP-40: 30 sec. FP-60: 35 sec. Micro sleeves: 55 sec. Sweep Length ±5 mm Electrode Life 2,500 Arc Discharges (SMF G.652 splicing at 1mm gap) Electrode Gap 1 to 3 mm Electrode Offset -0.3 to +0.1 mm Proof Test 1.96 N to 2.45 N Dimensions (mm) 311W x 232D x 160H Weight (excluding AC adapter) FSM-100M: 7.5 kg FSM-100P: 8.0 kg Operation Temperature 0°C to 40°C at 0 to 95% RH (Non-Dew) Storage Temperature -40°C to 80°C Monitor Type Dual 4.1 inch TFT color LCD monitors Magnification 125 μm: 187 to 300 X 250 μm: 58 to 300 X 400 μm: 58 to 93 X Accessories for the FSM-100M and FSM-100P Description AFL No. High Strength Accessories High Strength Preparation Kit Includes: USC-02, AFL PowerStrip and AFL PowerCleave S013632 Ultrasonic Cleaner (USC-02) S014783 HTS-12 High Tensile Stripper - includes 250 μm blades (400 μm available) S012094 AFL PowerStrip High Tensile Stripper S012808 AFL PowerCleave High Strength Cleaver S009972 Strippers RS01 Thermal Stripper S016815 RS03-80 Thermal Stripper S016842 SPA-RS02-08 Spacer S016818 Electrodes ELCT2-25 Spare Electrodes (pair) S002068 Cleavers CT52 Cleaver S017078 CT58 Cleaver ( for 80 μm cladding) S017097 Fiber Holders (Pairs) FH-110-60 Fiber Holder S018215 FH-110-100 Fiber Holder S018216 FH-110-125 Fiber Holder S018217 FH-110-150 Fiber Holder S018218 FH-110-180 Fiber Holder S018219 FH-110-210 Fiber Holder S018220 FH-110-250 Fiber Holder S018221 FH-110-300 Fiber Holder S018222 FH-110-350 Fiber Holder S018223 FH-110-400 Fiber Holder S018224 FH-110-500 Fiber Holder S018225 FH-110-600 Fiber Holder S018226 FH-110-700 Fiber Holder S018227 FH-110-800 Fiber Holder S018228 FH-110-900 Fiber Holder S018229 Power and Cords ADC-15 AC Adapter (FSM-100M/P) S014826 ACC-02 AC Power Cord S001171 ADC-09A AC Adapter (RS01) S016820 ACC-09 AC Power Cord (for ADC-09) S014390 Miscellaneous CC-27 Transit Case (100 M/P) S014825 DCS-01 Dust Cleaning Swab S014827 HP Power Meter Coupling Adapter S012180 ILX Power Meter Coupling Adapter S012184 Fiber Holder Adapter for HP/ILX PM S012188 Splicer V-Groove Cleaning Kit S014397 FSM-100M and FSM-100P Fusion Splicers
Features:
- Patented split V-groove clamping holds 60 to 2,000 µm without changing V-grooves or clamps
- “Plasma Zone” control adjusts heat to each fiber type
- Fiber rotation alignment for PM fibers (FSM-100P/P+)
- EndView observation system for non-circular, holey and other structured fibers (FSM-100M+/P+)
- Splices large-diameter fiber up to 1,200 µm cladding (FSM-100M+/P+)
- Enhanced sweep arc for tapering, fiber shaping and glass processing
- Programmable multi-step Special Functions
- Three arc calibration methods, from standard fiber to extra-large-diameter fiber
- Dual 4.1-inch displays and full PC connectivity
Applications:
- Fiber lasers and high-power, double-clad large-diameter fiber
- PM fiber components and assemblies
- Multi-core fiber (MCF)
- Hollow-core fiber (HCF) and photonic crystal fiber
- Fiber sensors and medical devices
- R&D labs and production environments
Precision Splicing for Specialty Fiber
AFL’s ARCMaster FSM-100 Series specialty fusion splicers are built for R&D labs, production environments, and emerging fiber technologies, not standard field splicing. With precise arc control, flexible clamping, and advanced alignment, they handle a wide range of specialty fibers, from polarization-maintaining (PM) and double-clad large-diameter fibers for high-power lasers to newer multi-core and hollow-core designs, giving engineers the control they need for accurate, repeatable splices.
Engineered for Control
Specialty fibers often need alignment tolerances measured in fractions of a micron. The FSM-100 Series pairs moving electrodes with the split V-groove system, so arc control matches each fiber’s diameter. Operators can build, document, and reproduce a splice process, whether on a lab bench or a production line.
Ready for Multi-Core and Hollow-Core Fiber
Multi-core and hollow-core fibers can’t be spliced conventionally. The FSM-100P+ adds the alignment and process control these fibers need.
Multi-Core Fiber: MCF has several independent cores inside one cladding. Each core must align with its matching core, and even a small rotation error can increase insertion loss. The FSM-100P already supports multi-core splicing. The FSM-100P+ combines high-resolution imaging, precise motor control, and rotational alignment to match cores consistently. Its IPA2 alignment algorithm includes multi-core fiber alignment.
Hollow-Core Fiber: HCF guides light through an air-filled core, which can lower latency and reduce nonlinear effects. Its internal structure is sensitive to heat, though, and can deform or collapse if the arc isn’t carefully controlled. HCF also needs precise rotational alignment. Both the FSM-100P and 100P+ let users adjust arc behavior, timing, fiber position, and motion to develop splice settings for each fiber design.
The Competitive Edge
Flexible clamping, no changeovers: The split V-groove system holds a wide range of cladding and coating diameters without swapping V-grooves or clamps.
Arc control matched to the fiber: Motorized electrodes, adjustable fiber height, and electrode oscillation shape the plasma zone for thin, heat-sensitive, and extra-large-diameter fibers.
Alignment for complex fiber structures: EndView observation lets the FSM-100M+/P+ rotationally align photonic crystal, non-circular and other structured fibers.
Accurate PM splicing: FSM-100P+ PANDA mode delivers typical polarization crosstalk of –40 dB/0.6°. IPA mode aligns a wide range of PM fiber types.
Smooth handoff from R&D to production: Advanced arc calibration keeps results consistent when a process moves from the lab to the production floor.
A complete specialty workflow: AFL supplies the whole process, including the SS-110 thermal stripper, CT-111 cleaver, FSM-100 Series splicer and splice protection options.
For detailed technical specifications and performance metrics, explore the white paper links below.
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