The 45S cladding alignment fusion splicer is changing the way people splice fiber in small to mid-fiber count applications. This Fujikura splicer debuts a landmark improvement to the fusion splicing process with the ability to prepare and load both fibers simultaneously. The hand-held fiber coating stripper, the SS-05, is capable of stripping two 250 μm coated fibers in the same pass, along with the CT-16A cleaver adapter plate which can likewise accommodate two bare fibers for cleaving. After preparation, the 45S patented sheath clamps enable loading both fibers simultaneously into the splicer with one fiber in each hand. The user can press down on the sheath clamp base to close it while positioning the fiber in the V-grooves. This enables one-handed operation. Furthermore, the 45S sheath clamps are mechanically linked to the wind protector, so after splicing is finished, opening the wind protector also opens both sheath clamps for quick sleeve positioning and transfer to the tube heater. The 45S tube heater shrinks sleeves much faster than its predecessor with a nominal ~20 second heat time for 60 mm sleeves down from ~26 seconds. The simultaneous fiber preparation capability, automated sheath clamp opening, and a faster tube heater, combine to lower the overall fusion splicing cycle time by ~30% or more. The 45S continues to benefit the user experience with improvements to fiber placement, battery access, and machine ergonomics. Previously, when using sheath clamps, if the cleaved fiber was accidentally set past the electrode centerline, the machine would send an error and require manual intervention. The 45S will now accept this mistake and reverse the fiber to correct position automatically. With a cube form factor, the 45S is easily transported and operated in space-constrained environments. With the AFL Tote Solution installed, the 45S transit case securely integrates with Milwaukee's PACKOUT ™ system, offering faster transport, stability, and time-savings for contractors and technicians. The adjustable screen can alleviate glare from the sun and adjust with abnormal splicer positions confronted in challenging splice locations. Backed by the best service team in the industry, the Fujikura 45S is the ideal splicer to use when portability, ruggedness, speed, and reliability are needed. If you’d like to see the 45S capabilities first-hand, please contact us at 1-800-235-3423 to arrange a product demonstration at your earliest convenience. Features • Simultaneous fiber preparation with newly patented sheath clamp design • Sheath clamps automatically opened with the wind protector • Automatic fiber placement correction • Active Fusion Control for arc optimization with every splice • Active Blade Management for cleave quality monitoring and correction • Easy-access battery, screen position adjustments, and ergonomic adaptations • Fully ruggedized for shock, moisture and dust resistance Applications • 5G Small Cell Site • FTTx drops and terminations • MDF/IDF splices and terminations • Rural fiber deployments and restorations Fujikura 45S Fusion Splicer 45S Standard Kit 45S on Tripod 45S 1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00130, Revision 4, 6.23.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 1 Features Ordering Information DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Fujikura 45S Standard Kit includes: CT-50 cleaver, SS-05 single fiber stripper, 1 pair each FH-70-250 and FH-70-900 fiber holders, SP-04 set plates, ELCT2-16B Spare Electrodes (Pair), ADC-21 AC Adapter, BTR-17 Battery Pack (installed), ACC-09 Power Cord, USB-01 USB Cable, AP-02 Alcohol Container, WT-10 work tray, ST-03 carrying case strap, TS-03 tripod screw, CC-45 Transit Case, 1-year factory warranty, and instruction manual downloaded from splicer S018318 Fujikura 45S Kit without Cleaver includes: SS-05 single fiber stripper, 1 pair each FH-70-250 and FH-70-900 fiber holders, SP-04 set plates, ELCT2-16B Spare Electrodes (Pair),ADC-21 AC Adapter, BTR-17 Battery Pack (installed), ACC-09 Power Cord, USB-01 USB Cable, AP-02 Alcohol Container, WT-10 work tray, ST-03 carrying case strap, TS-03 tripod screw, CC-45 Transit Case, 1-year factory warranty, and instruction manual downloaded from splicer S018319 Fujikura SpliceReady 45S Splicer Kit includes: Fujikura 45S Standard Kit (S018318), FP-60 60 mm (single splice) protection sleeve (pack of 100), FCC2 fiber cleaning fluid (3 oz.), AFL WFW wipes mini tub (90 wipes), One-Click Cleaner ® MU/LC, One-Click Cleaner SC/FC/ST, Clamp-35B loose buffer sheath clamp, Kevlar scissors, Mechanical Splice Fiber Holder (250 μm), Sharpie pen, FH-FC-900 (900 μm cable) S018581 One-Year Extended Warranty S012996 Two-Year Extended Warranty S013000 Fujikura 45S Fusion Splicer Recommended Accessories DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Cleavers and Strippers CT-50 Fiber Cleaver S017030 CT-16 Fiber Cleaver S018330 SS-05 Dual Fiber Stripper S018327 Fiber Holders CLAMP-S35A Standard Sheath Clamp S018464 CLAMP-S35B Loose Buffer Tube Clamp S018333 FH-70-250 (250 μm single fiber) S017111 FH-70-200 (200 μm single fiber) S017711 FH-70-900 Fiber Holders (900 μm single fiber) S017113 FH-60-LT900 (900 μm loose buffer tube) S015181 FUSEConnect ® Accessories FH-FC-20 (900 μm within 2.0 mm sheathing) (each) S014696 FH-FC-30 (900 μm within 3.0 mm sheathing) (pair) S014695 FH-FC-900 (900 μm cable) (each) S014697 CLAMP-FC-2000 (pair) S014705 CLAMP-FC-3000 (pair) S014704 DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Power Supply Options BTR-17 Battery Pack S018324 ADC-21 AC Adapter S018168 ACC-09 Power Cord S014390 Miscellaneous WT-10 Work Tray S018336 TS-03 Tripod Screw S017524 ST-03 Carrying Case and Work Tray Strap S017549 CLAMP-DC-12 drop cable clamp on work tray S017550 ELCT2-16B Electrodes S017103 CC-45 Transit Case S018326 Splicer V-Groove Cleaning Kit S014397 USB-01 USB Cable S014777 SP-04 Fiber Holder Set Plates S018332 AD-16A Adapter Plate (CT-50 and CT-16 up to 900 um) S018328 Portable Tripod Workstation (see web listing for more detail) S014773 AFL Tote Solution - Cleat Installation Service S018623 Simultaneous Fiber Loading Sleeve Positioning Work Tray with Neck Strap CT-16A Adapter Plate on CT-50 Fiber stripper SS-05 For 2.3 mm For 900 μm For 250 μm For 250 μm 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00130, Revision 4, 6.23.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 2 Fujikura 45S Fusion Splicer Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Fiber alignment method Active cladding alignment Fiber count can be spliced Single fiber Applicable fiber Fiber type Single-mode optical fiber Multimode optical fiber Cladding dia. Approx. 125 μm Applicable coating Sheath Clamp Coating diameter: Max. 3,000 μm Cleave length: 5 to 16 mm *1 Fiber Holder Coating diameter: 160 μm – 3,000 μm based on available fiber holder options Cleave length: Approx. 10 mm Fiber splice performance Splice loss *2 ITU-T G.652: Avg. 0.03dB ITU-T G.651: Avg. 0.01dB ITU-T G.653: Avg. 0.05dB ITU-T G.655: Avg. 0.05dB ITU-T G.657: Avg. 0.03dB Splicing time *3 SM FAST mode: Avg. 6 to 7 sec. SM AUTO mode: Avg. 8 to 10 sec. Applicable protection sleeve Sleeve type Heat shrinkable sleeve Sleeve length Max. 66 mm Sleeve dia. Max. 6.0 mm before shrinking Sleeve heat performance Heat time *4 60 mm mode: Avg. 15 to 22 sec. 60 mm slim mode: Avg. 15 to 17sec. Fiber tensile test force Approx. 2.0 N Electrode life *5 Approx. 6,000 splices Physical description Dimensions W Approx.131 mm without projection Dimensions D Approx.123 mm without projection Dimensions H Approx.121 mm without projection Weight Approx. 1.4 kg including battery Environmental condition Temperature Operate : -10 to 50oC Storage : -40 to 80oC Humidity Operate : 0 to 95% non-condensing Storage : 0 to 95% non-condensing Altitude Max. 5,000 m AC adaptor Input AC100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, Max. 1A Output Approx. DC 19V, Max. 2.1A Battery pack Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Output Approx. DC14.4V / 3,190mAh Capacity *6 60 mm heat mode: Approx. 200 splice & heat cycles 60 mm slim heat mode: Approx. 230 splice & heat cycles Temperature Operate: -10 to 50°C Recharge : 0 to 40°C Short term storage of 30 days: -20 to 50°C Long term storage: -20 to 30°C Battery life *7 Approx. 500 recharge cycles Display LCD monitor TFT 4.95 inches with touch screen Magnification Approx. 132 to 300X Illumination V-grooves LED lamp Interface PC USB2.0 MINI B type External LED lamp USB 2.0 A type Approx. DC5V, 500mA Wireless *8 Bluetooth ® 5.2 3 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00130, Revision 4, 6.23.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 3 Fujikura 45S Fusion Splicer Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Data storage Splice mode 100 splice modes Heat mode 30 heat modes Splice result 20,000 splices Fiber image 100 images Screw hole for tripod 1/4-20UNC Other features Automatic functions Fusion control Blade management and control Splice start Heater start Reference guide PDF file stored on splicer Sheath clamp Open with/without wind protector Close when setting fiber Easy sleeve positioning design Electrode Tool-less replacement PC Software Splicer firmware update via internet Parameter Upload and download Notes: *1 Cleave length range depending on fiber type 5 – 16 mm: 125 μm cladding dia. And 250 μm coating dia. 10 – 16 mm: 125 μm cladding dia. And 400 or 900 μm coating dia. *2 Measured with cut-back method relevant to ITU-T and IEC standard after splicing Fujikura identical fibers. The average splice loss changes depending on the environmental condition and fiber characteristics. *3 Measured at room temperature. The definition of splice time is from the fiber image appearing on the LCD monitor to the estimated splice loss. The average splice time changes depending on the environmental conditions, fiber type, and fiber characteristics. *4 Measured at room temperature with the AC adapter. The heat time is defined from the start beep sound to the finish beep sound. The average heat time changes depending on the environmental conditions, sleeve type, and battery pack condition. In addition, since the heating operation is constantly optimized, the average heating time changes depending on the usage conditions of the fusion splicer. *5 The electrode life changes depending on the environmental conditions, fiber type, and splice modes used. *6 Test Conditions Splice and heat time: 1 minute cycle Using the splicer power save settings, subject to our testing condition Using a new battery Room temperature The battery capacity changes when testing in different conditions than above *7 The battery capacity decreases to half after approx. 500 discharge and recharge cycles. The battery life is shortened further when using outside of the storage and operating temperature ranges, or if completely discharged when stored for an extended period without recharging. *8 Bluetooth mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 4 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. 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