Filament Fusion Splicer, Cladding ≤ 1.25 mm
Thorlabs' LFS4100 Vytran fiber splicer is used for splicing standard fibers, large-diameter fibers and specialty fibers. It combines filament fusion technology with a high degree of user program control freedom and simple operation. These properties make the system an ideal choice for batch production in manufacturing environments requiring precise, consistent performance.
Specification Snapshot
Fiber Type
MM, SM, PCF, LMA, Circular, Non-Circular, Silica, Soft Glass
Fiber Type
Panda, Elliptical-Core, Bow-Tie, and Many Others
Cladding Diameter
125 µm - 1.25 mm
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Overview
Thorlabs' LFS4100 Vytran fiber splicer is used for splicing standard fibers, large-diameter fibers and specialty fibers. It combines filament fusion technology with a high degree of user program control freedom and simple operation. These properties make the system an ideal choice for batch production in manufacturing environments requiring precise, consistent performance.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Type | MM, SM, PCF, LMA, Circular, Non-Circular, Silica, Soft Glass |
| Fiber Type | Panda, Elliptical-Core, Bow-Tie, and Many Others |
| Cladding Diameter | 125 µm - 1.25 mm |
| Fusion Method | Filament Fusion |
| Filament Temperature Range | Room Temperature to >3000 °C |
| Typical Splice Loss | 0.02 dB for SMF (ITU-T G.652) |
| Loss Estimation | Included (Proprietary Method Based on Coupled Mode Theory) |
| Typical Splice Strength | 250 kpsi for SMF (ITU-T G.652) Using LDC400 Series Cleaver or Appropriate Fiber Preparation Equipment |
| Strength Enhancement | Fire Polish |
| Polarization Cross-Talk | Panda > 35 dB, Others > 30 dB |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Fiber Side Viewing | True Core Imaging® |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Fiber End Viewing | Included for PM Alignment and Fiber Facet Inspection |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Fiber Alignment Method | Manual or Fully Automated |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-End Face Inspection | Inspection via Display |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Cleave Angle | Automatic Measurement |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Splice Loss Estimation | Automatic Measurement |
| Fiber Inspection and Measurement-Active Power Alignment | Included |
| Motion Control-Furnace "Z" Movement | 15 mm from Home Position |
| Motion Control-Fiber "Z" Movement | 12 mm (Max) |
| Motion Control-"Z" Movement Resolution | 0.2 µm |
| Motion Control-X-Y Fiber Positioning Resolution | 0.02 µm |
| Motion Control-Rotational Alignment | Fully Automated and Manual |
| Motion Control-Rotation Drive Resolution | 0.02° |
| Motion Control-Rotation Travel | 200° |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-Monitor | Included |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-Keyboard | Included |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-Mouse | Included |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-GUI | Included |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-Splice Files | Built-In Library of Most Common Fibers - Very Large Library Available (Contact Tech Support) |
| PC Control and Proprietary Software-Monitor Features | High Resolution Full Color (1024 x 768) |
| Technology and Engineering-Core Applications | Low and High Temperature Glass Splicing; PCF Splicing; Creating End Caps, Fiber Lenses, Many Others - Please Contact Tech Support for More Information |
| Technology and Engineering-Engineering Services | For more than 25 years, Vytran® has developed a library of glass processing applications. Please contact Tech Support for information about our engineering services and guidance on your specific application. |
| Technology and Engineering-Installation and Training | Recommended - Please Contact Tech Support |
| Physical-Size(L x W x H) | 9.0" x 12.5" x 5" (230 mm x 320 mm x 130 mm) |
| Physical-Weight | 29 lbs (13 kg) |
| Physical-Power | External Power Supply Unit, Universal Input: 90-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase LFS4100 Input: 12 V and 48 V DC, 10 A PC Input: 115 or 230 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase |
| Physical-Gas Supply | Argon, >99.999% Purity at 12 psig |
| Environmental-Operating Temperature Range | 15 to 40 °C |
| Environmental-Operating Pressure Range | From Sea Level to 2000 m |
| Environmental-Operating Humidity Range | 0 to 75% Non Condensing |
| Environmental-Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 60 °C |
| Environmental-Storage Humidity Range | 0 to 90% Non Condensing |
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Shanghai Connet Fiber Communication Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, and production of laser light sources, fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and related products. Currently, the company has formed four major series of products led by laser light sources, fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and fiber gratings, including laser light sources of various wavelengths, single-frequency lasers, high-power fiber amplifiers, single-frequency polarization-maintaining fiber amplifiers, continuous and pulsed fiber lasers, high-power fiber gratings, phase-shifted gratings, chirped gratings, and other related products, providing innovative products and solutions for the research and development of high-performance fiber lasers, LiDAR, fiber sensing, fiber communication, test and measurement, scientific research, and other fields.
Shanghai Connet is committed to continuously providing globally leading technologies and products, serving fields including: special fiber applications, fiber laser research and industrialization, fiber sensing and fiber optic gyroscope research, LiDAR applications, and laser industrial applications.
The philosophy of Shanghai Connet Fiber Communication Technology Co., Ltd. is: continuously introducing globally leading technologies and products, and fully providing support and assistance to domestic users. After years of accumulation and development, the company has formed a series of products led by single-frequency fiber lasers, pulsed fiber laser light sources, high-power fiber amplifiers, and special fiber lasers, providing innovative product solutions for LiDAR, fiber sensing, coherent and spectral synthesis, research, testing and measurement of high-performance fiber lasers, spectral analysis, fiber communication, and other fields.
Shanghai Connet Laser Technology Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Connet Fiber Communication Technology Co., Ltd. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, and production of laser light sources, fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and related products, founded in 2007. Since its establishment, Shanghai Connet Laser Technology Co., Ltd. has been guided by technological innovation, committed to providing products and services representing cutting-edge technology and future development trends for scientific research and production applications in industrial lasers, LiDAR, fiber sensing, fiber communication, and other fields. After years of accumulation and development, the company has formed three major series of products led by laser light sources, fiber lasers, and fiber amplifiers, including laser light sources of various wavelengths, high-power fiber amplifiers, single-frequency polarization-maintaining fiber amplifiers, continuous and pulsed fiber lasers, and other related products, providing innovative product solutions for the research and development of high-performance fiber lasers, test and measurement, spectral analysis, coherent synthesis, LiDAR, fiber sensing, fiber communication, and other fields.
"Looking to the future, pursuing quality; independent innovation, striving for excellence" is the development philosophy that Shanghai Connet Laser Technology Co., Ltd. has adhered to since its founding. We take quality pursuit as the core, rely on a professional R&D team and advanced concepts, continuously develop and innovate, strive for excellence, and shoulder social responsibility, seeking long-term development.
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