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S178A - Hand-Held Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer

The S178A Hand-Held Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer has been enhanced and updated to version 2. The battery is automatically charged internally when connected to AC mains power even during operation. The new illumination lamp lights up a wide area around the V-grooves and helps operation in low light environment. The redesigned and strengthened heater simplifies the protection sleeve loading process.

Although the S178A is significantly smaller and lighter in weight than previous models, its canopy design, durable metal body frame and rubber protection corners provide robust protection. This enables use in demanding environments without compromising splicing performance. Along with its rugged durability, the splicer also offers convenience. An internal battery system allows up to 200 splicing cycles (splicing/heating) and an innovative, mirror-free alignment system reduces maintenance work.

The S178A is a versatile choice for a wide range of applications including FTTx, LAN, backbone, enterprise, long-haul installations, data-center and OEM. It is an excellent option for use in the conventional telecommunications industry, along with other industries (including oil and gas and outside broadcast)

Key features:

  • Internal battery charging
  • Illumination lamp lights up a wide area around V-grooves
  • User friendly LCD display offers 4 different X/Y image layouts
  • Simplified splice result indicator red / green icon
  • Rugged and compact handheld design to endure harsh environmental conditions
  • Fast splice (7 sec) at super low loss and Fast Heating (25 sec)*1
  • 200 cycles (Splicing & Heating) with Internal batteries*2
  • Splice programs available for All METRO/LAN/FTTx fibers including ultra bend-insensitive fibers (e.g. EZ-Bend™)
  • Splicer is compatible with the Seikoh Giken and Diamond Spliceon-connector (SOC)
  • Easy maintenance electrode replacement /mirror free alignment system
  • Easy Software upgrade via the Internet
  • Simplified program fusion and heater programming
  • Easily exchanged fiber holder systems (Tight holder/Removable fiber holder/SOC holder)
  • PC interface software to allow user manage splicing recipes and splicing results
  • Auto-start heater oven option
  • Improved GUI enhancing ease-of-use
  • Large memory for storing 2,000 splice records and last 100 splice result images
  • RoHS compliant