FITEL: Fusion Splicer Technology Range

Furukawa Electric Fusion Splicer Technology

AusOptic is proud to exclusively present Furukawa Electric’s range of world-leading FITEL fusion splicing machines, here in Australia and to the neighbouring Pacific region.


Furukawa Electric’s FITEL fusion splicing machines

Handheld and Portable FITEL Fusion Splicer Range Comparison

Designed using state-of-the-art technology, decades of manufacturing experience and feedback from countless customer installations. FITEL splicers are simple to use yet precise and reliable tools that produce highly accurate splices with ultra low loss.


FITEL Ninja NJ001

FITEL S123M12 ver.2

FITEL S153A ver.2

FITEL S179A
Alignment Type Fixed V-Groove (Clad Alignment) Fixed V-Groove (Clad Alignment) Active V-Groove (Clad Alignment) Core Alignment
Fiber Count

Single Fiber

1~12 Fiber Ribbon

Single Fiber

Single Fiber

Cladding Diameter 125μm

125μm

80~150μm

80~150μm

Splice Time (SM) 13 sec.

15 sec.

9 sec. 6 sec.
Heating Time (60mm) 20 sec. 

36 sec. Ribbon fiber (40mm sleeve)

25 sec. 9 sec.
Recommended Applications

FTTx, Underground / Aerial, Drop, Premises, LAN

  • FTTx, Underground / Aerial, Drop, Premises, LAN
  • NBN 12 Fiber Ribbon Cable

FTTx, Underground / Aerial, Drop, Premises, LAN

FTTx, Underground / Aerial, Drop, Premises, LAN

Telecommunications, Back Bone, Metro & Long-haul installation

R&D, Manufacturing, Testing

Average Splice Loss (200 Splices)

0.05 dB SM

0.05 dB SM

0.04 dB SM

0.02 dB SM

Portability and Ruggedness

970 g (with battery)

2.0 kg (with batteries)

2.1 kg (with batteries)

2.0 kg (with battery)

Flexibility
Cost of Equipment
Daily Maintainence
Display

3.5” color LCD monitor

3.5” color LCD monitor

3.5” color LCD monitor

4.3” wide color LCD monitor with touch screen

Battery Capacity

100 cycles (Splicing & Heating) with S946 battery

160 cycles (Splicing & Heating) with 2 x S943B batteries installed

200 cycles (Splicing & Heating) with 2 x S943B batteries installed

200 cycles (Splicing & Heating)
Data Output / Connectivity USB ver. 2.0 mini USB ver. 2.0 mini USB ver. 2.0 mini

USB ver. 2.0 mini B x 1 port, Standard A x 1 port

WiFi

Dimensions

139W × 176D × 71H mm (including shock absorber)

159W × 231D × 130H mm (including shock absorber)

159W × 231D × 130H mm (including shock absorber)

179W x 246D x 131H mm (including shock absorber)

Fiber Image Mangification 58X 20X 76X, 235X 104X, 278X, 556X
Splice Programs
  • Max. 150 splice programs
  • Max. 30 heating programs
  • Max. 150 splice programs
  • Max. 18 heating programs
  • Max. 150 splice programs
  • Max. 18 heating programs
  • Max. 300 splice programs
  • Max. 100 heating programs
Splice Return Loss 60 dB or more 60 dB or more 60 dB or more 70 dB or more
Applicable Fibers
  • SM (ITU-T G.652)
  • MM (ITU-T G.651)
  • DSF (ITU-T G.653)
  • NZD (ITU-T G655)
  • BIF/UBIF (Bend Insensitive Fiber ITU-T G.657)
  • SM (ITU-T G.652)
  • MM (ITU-T G.651)
  • DSF (ITU-T G.653)
  • NZD (ITU-T G.655)
  • BIF/UBIF (Bend Insensitive Fiber ITU-T G.657)
  • SM (ITU-T G.652)
  • MM (ITU-T G.651)
  • DSF (ITU-T G.653)
  • NZD (ITU-T G.655)
  • BIF/UBIF (Bend insensitive fiber, ITU-T G.657)
  • SM (ITU-T G.652, G.657A1 and G.657A2)
  • MM (ITU-T G.651)
  • DSF (ITU-T G.653)
  • Cut-off Shifted Fiber (ITU-T G.654, Large Area type)
  • NZD (ITU-T G.655)
  • BIF/UBIF (Bend Insensitive Fiber ITU-T G.657B3)
Exotic Fiber Types
  • EDF (Erbium Doped Fiber)
  • DCF (Dispersion-compensating Fiber)
  • PCF (Photonic Crystal Fibre)
Advanced Functions
  • Attenuation Splice Function
  • Splice & Break for testing
  • Dissimilar fibers splicing
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  1. Powerful FITEL splicing performance in a compact low-profile chassis — long battery life and rugged durability — ready tackle aerial, indoor, construction, and low-light conditions Learn More
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    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days

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    SKU #473078 | MFR #NJ001-X-A-0001
    • This fully featured kit includes:
    • FITEL S327 High Precision Cleaver
    • FITEL S218R Thermal Stripper
    • 2 x 12-Fiber Ribbon Holders and 250um Holders
    • Splicer Cleaning Kit, Angled Stand, Road Case and more...
    AU$14,660.00 AU$16,126.00
    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days

    AU$14,660.00 AU$16,126.00
    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days
    SKU #473111_K2 | MFR #S124M12-3-0
  2. The FITEL S154-AC Hand-Held Fusion Splicer provides a robust, fast, and reliable splicing solution for FTTx, Splice-On-Connectors (SOCs), data centres, and Metro applications. Learn More
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    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days

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    SKU #S154-AC
    • New S179+ Automatic Cleave Compensation System (ACCS)
    • Fluid Arc System (FAS)
    • Improved Algorithm for Splice Loss Estimation
    AU$10,730.00 AU$11,803.00
    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days

    AU$10,730.00 AU$11,803.00
    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days
    SKU #473083_K2 | MFR #S179+
  3. S185EDV with the world’s first Composite Image Technology - both fibre images overlapped for precise alignment. Tailored for fibre with complex internal structures. Dual Mirror System-simultaneous view of both fibre ends. Learn More
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    SKU #S185EDV
  4. The FITEL S185HS / S185PM High-end Fusion Splicers for PMF and High strength splicing. Low splice loss, compact size. Designed for production, manufacturing and R&D applications. Learn More
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    Typically Ships in 15 to 20 Business Days

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    SKU #S185HS/S185PM
  5. The FITEL S185LDF / S185PMLDF High-end Fusion Splicers for LDF and PMLDF splicing up to 500μm. Low splice loss, compact size. Designed for production, manufacturing and R&D applications. Learn More
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    SKU #S185LDF/S185PMLDF
  6. S185ROF and S185PMROF featuring 3SAE ROF (Ring of Fire) technology. Ring of Fire models equip the powerful arc-discharging by three electrodes with wider plasma field (high temperature field) for splicing large diameter fibres up to 800μm cladding diameter. Learn More
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    SKU #S185ROF/S185PMROF
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About FITEL (Furukawa Electric)

Did you know Furukawa Electric manufactured the world's first optical fibre cable?

Since 1974 the Furukawa Information Technologies and Telecommunications (FITEL) division at Furukawa Electric have remained at the forefront of the industry, with a product range that includes connectors, fusion splicers, and numerous other industrial equipment lines.

With decades of experience in the global telecommunication sector, today FITEL sets the industry benchmark for precision performance and reliability in the field.

Parent Company
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Founded
Yokohama, Japan (1884)
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Websites
Furukawa Telecommunication
YouTube Channel