APM-101 and APM-102 Automatic Preparation Machine Specifications Parameter Value Applicable fiber Single-mode and Multimode glass fiber Applicable cladding diameter 125 μm Applicable coating UV curable resin coating Applicable coating diameter 250 μm Fiber clamping for APM-101 FH-100-250 series or FH-70-250 fiber holder Fiber clamping for APM-102 FH-70-250 Cleave length 3 to 10 mm Cleave angle Typical 0.5° Operating time Typical 23 seconds (in the case of 125 μm diameter fiber with 250 μm coating) Daily maintenance Typically every 150 cycles Operation action 1 step (Press start button only) Air pressure 4 bar Operating Condition 0 to 40°C at 0 to 95% RH (non-dew) Storage condition -40 to 80°C at 0 to 95% RH (non-dew) Dimensions 170W x 370D x 120 H (MM) Weight 5.1 kg The APM-101 and APM-102 provide fiber optic preparation automation for assembly operations in a factory environment. Both perform all the operational steps required to strip, clean and cleave the fiber, automatically and with high repeatability. This includes stripping the fiber without degrading fiber quality, cleaning fiber with alcohol to remove coating residue, and cleaving consistently at a right angle to the fiber axis. The entire process is complete in as little as 21 seconds. The APM-101 is designed to accept the FH-100-250 fiber holder that is a component of Fujikura’s FSM-100 series and LZM-100 splicing platforms. It can also accept the FH-40/45-250 fiber holder used with the FSM-40/45F and FSM-40/45PM splicing platforms. The APM-102 is designed to accept the FH-70-250 fiber holder used with Fujikura models 70S, 19S and 12S. Optional Accessories Description AFL No. ADC-15 AC Adapter S014826 ACC-02 AC Cord S001171 CSB-250 Coating Strip Blade S017348 CB-04A Cleaver Blade S015030 ALC-01 Alcohol Container S015026 REG-01 Air Pressure Regulator S015028 Ordering Information Description AFL No. APM-101 Automatic Preparation Machine (requires FH-100-250 or FH-70-250 Fiber Holders) Includes: ADC-15 AC Adapter, ACC-02 Power Cord, ALC-01 Alcohol Container and REG-01 Air Pressure Regulator S014974 APM-102 Automatic Preparation Machine (requires FH-70-250 Fiber Holder) Includes: ADC-15 AC Adapter, ACC-02 Power Cord, ALC-01 Alcohol Container and REG-01 Air Pressure Regulator S015904 Features • Automatic cleaning – main components in the machine are automatically cleaned allowing a continuous sequence of fiber preparation operations. • Automatic residue collector – coating residue and glass scraps are collected in separate containers. • Alcohol circulation system – alcohol for cleaning is circulated in a closed system enabling a lengthy refill-free operation. • Diamond blade – a diamond blade is used for cleaving in the tension method cleaving process and provides consistent cleave quality. • Reliable stripping method – contact of the stripping blade to the fiber is prevented using guides in conjunction with the blade, minimizing damage to fiber during the stripping process. • Production-friendly design – provides ergonomic, smooth and simple operation. 1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2011, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00002, Revision 9, 9.29.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 1