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Monthly Fusion Splicer Inspection

A monthly inspection of the fusion splicer to evaluate electrode condition, V-groove cleanliness, camera functionality, and calibration accuracy, ensuring consistent and precise fiber optic splicing performance and minimizing the risk of splice quality deviations or equipment failures during operation.

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08/05/2026

Monthly Fusion Splicer Inspection

This procedure provides the steps for performing a monthly inspection of the fusion splicer by reviewing splice counts and assessing the condition of the electrodes. Replace electrodes or arrange servicing when required to maintain splice quality, equipment reliability, and consistent production performance.

Check Splice Count

Power on the fusion splicer using the power button. Hold the button down until the screen responds.

Enter splice count found in the top left corner of the screen.

If not currently in use, power the unit down by holding the power button for 2-3 seconds or until a beep is heard and the screen shutsdown.

Replace electrodes

Only replace electrodes if splice count is >5000 (or PE to assess condition of electrode after 5 months)

Electrode requires replacement?

PE to assess if Electrode needs to be replaced internally or the splicer needs to be sent out for servicing.

<5000 splices - No replacement required
>5000 splices - No replacement required
Electrode replaced by Production Engineering
Splicer needs to be sent out for servicing (Create new maintenance job to send equipment out)

Any other observations?

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Check Splice Count

Power on the fusion splicer using the power button. Hold the button down until the screen responds.

Enter splice count found in the top left corner of the screen.

If not currently in use, power the unit down by holding the power button for 2-3 seconds or until a beep is heard and the screen shutsdown.

Replace electrodes

Only replace electrodes if splice count is >5000 (or PE to assess condition of electrode after 5 months)

Electrode requires replacement?

PE to assess if Electrode needs to be replaced internally or the splicer needs to be sent out for servicing.

<5000 splices - No replacement required

>5000 splices - No replacement required

Electrode replaced by Production Engineering

Splicer needs to be sent out for servicing (Create new maintenance job to send equipment out)

Any other observations?