A fusion-splicing machine precisely positions the fiber ends and heats them so they fuse. The positioning relies on miniature digital cameras. The heat source usually is an electric arc from carefully controlled electrodes, although some splicers incorporate lasers or filaments. As mentioned in the installation guide, please refer to Table 1 for the proper heat settings to program in your fusion splicer to ensure a proper installation of the heat shrinkable splice protection sleeve inside the Belden FX Fusion Splice-On Connector. Older designs like the Tritec HSOII and the popular Fujikura 62S utilise a manual single sided heated tray, whilst the latest fusion splicer ovens including the Fujikura 70S utilise an. In this guide, you will find a chronological description of the fusion splicing process, the principal technical standards, and answers to the real-life questions network engineers and procurement teams may have. The guide provides the complete workflow, covering safety precautions, tool selection, fiber preparation, fusion operation, quality control, and. Fusion Splicing means securely connecting two optical fiber cables by heating their core end faces and pushing them together to fuse them as a spliced single fiber that can transfer light signals with near zero loss at the splicing point.