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Fitel S178A-VK
Hand-Held Core Alignment Splicer Value Kit

 
Kit Includes:
  • S178A Fusion Splicer
  • Hard Carrying Case
  • 1 Battery Pack
  • Power Cord
  • V-Groove Cleaning Brush
  • Spare Electrodes
  • Electrode Sharpener
  • AC Adaptor
  • User's Manual
  • Cleaver
  • Fiber stripper
  • Prep. fluid and wipes
  • Configurable holders and clamps, see below.
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The FITEL S178A Hand-Held Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer is the latest, state-of-the-art addition to the S17x series of splicers. By combining speed, precision, durability and portability in one unit, the S178A Fusion Splicer ushers in an entirely new range of applications for core alignment splicing.

Equipped with a new alignment system that can save up to 20% splicing time, the S178A Splicer’s improved heating mechanism can also reduce protection sleeve shrink time by more than 30%. In addition, a newly incorporated USB 2.0 interface speeds PC communication and image/video transfer, while enhancing reliability.
 
Specification Fitel S178A
Applicable Fibers SM, MM, DSF, NZD, EDF, BIF/UBIF (Bend insensitive fiber)
Cladding Diameter 80~150 μm
Coating Diameter 160~900 μm
Fibers Cleave Length 5~16 mm
Average Splice Loss SM: 0.02 dB, MM: 0.01 dB, DSF: 0.04 dB, NZD: 0.04 dB
Splice Time 7 seconds (semi-auto mode)
9 seconds (regular mode)
Heat Time 25 seconds (S922: 40mm Sleeve, S921: 60mm Sleeve) (Pre-heat mode)
31 seconds (S922: 40mm Sleeve, S921: 60mm Sleeve) (regular mode)
Splice Programs Max. 150
Automatic Splicing Selection SM: SM, DSF, NZD, BIF/UBIF, MM: MM
Heat Programs Max. 18
Automatic Heating Start Available
Applicable Sleeves 20/40/60 mm
Fiber Holding Tight holder (Loose tube applicable) or Fiber Holder System
Tension Test 1.96N
Fiber Image Magnification 304X, 608X
Splice Memory Max. 2,000
Image capture Capacity Last 100 images to be automatically captured + Up to 24 images to be stored permanently
Dimension 127W × 199D × 105H mm (not including shock absorber)
159W × 231D × 130H mm (including shock absorber)
Weight 1.9 kg (without battery)
2.3 kg (with two batteries)
Monitor 3.5” color LCD monitor
Data Output USB ver.2.0 mini
Displaying Language 20 languages (e.g. English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese)
Battery Capacity Typical 80 splice/heat cycles with single battery
Typical 200 splice/heat cycles with 2 batteries
Altitude 5,000 mh
Operating Temperature -10 to +50 °C (without excessive humidity)
Storage Temperature -40 to +60 °C (without excessive humidity)
Power Source AC Input 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz), DC Input 11 to 17 V
 
Configurable Options
S178AVK10 Value Kit with 10mm clamps
S178AVK250 Value Kit with 250um Fiber Holders
S178AVK900 Value Kit with 900um Fiber Holders
 
Ordering Information
Model  Description Buy Online Price
S178AVK10 Fitel S178A-VK-10 Hand-Held Core Alignment Splicer Value Kit with 10mm Fiber Clamps Buy Now $14,799.00 
S178AVK250 Fitel S178A-VK-250 Hand-Held Core Alignment Splicer Value Kit with 250um Fiber Holders Buy Now $14,799.00 
S178AVK900 Fitel S178A-VK-900 Hand-Held Core Alignment Splicer Value Kit with 900um Fiber Holders Buy Now $14,799.00 

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