8 © 2013, AFL, all rights reserved PP-4-00071, Revision 3 , 4 14 16 Specifications are subject to change without notice The extended length ReCoater 2 XL is used to restore the protective coating on acrylate-coated optical fibers in high strength applications Designed to process long sections of stripped fiber, it accepts silicone molds of up to 110 mm length Molds are available in different sizes to cover a range of fiber coating diameters and can easily be exchanged with no realignment required With standard molds the recoated part of the fiber is round with a cross section that perfectly and uniformly matches that of the original coating, but molds can also be selected for both overcoating and undersize recoating of optical fibers These features as well as the ability to recoat very long stripped fiber sections makes the ReCoater 2 XL ideal for research and development operations and small scale production where the fiber type and length need to be changed frequently 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 This, in addition to the rapidly exchangeable mold sizes and shapes (for uniform diameter and undersize recoating as well as overcoating), ensures the flexibility and adaptability of the extended length ReCoater 2 XL 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 XL 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 ReCoater 2 XL ™ Features • Extended length recoating up to more than 100 mm • 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 XL™ with optional Mandrels attached Uniform Diameter Over-Mold (Over-Coating) Undersize Recoating 9 © 2013, AFL, all rights reserved PP-4-00071, Revision 3 , 4 14 16 Specifications are subject to change without notice 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, 55 mm and 110 mm Recoating diameter (μm) 165, 250, 300, 400, 550 & 900 μm Linear proof test Programmable, 0-22 N Rotary tensile test (optional item) Programmable, 0-100 N Resolution 0 01 N Hold time Programmable Pulling speed 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 DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Mold Options (continued) Mold, ReC 2-series, 165 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100048 Mold, ReC 2-series, 250 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100049 Mold, ReC 2-series, 300 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100050 Mold, ReC 2-series, 400 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100051 Mold, ReC 2-series, 550 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100052 Mold, Rec 2-series, 730 um, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100080 Mold, ReC 2-series, 900 μm, 110 mm (5 pieces) 10100053 Custom molds are available upon request Miscellaneous Mold Guide Pins (Extended) 10100071 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 (110 mm length), Mold Guide Pins (Extended length), Manual and Tools 10100068 Accessories ReCoater 2 XL ™