Fujikura FSM40PM
The Fujikura FSM40PM is a fusion splicer designed for Polarization Maintaining (PM) fiber splicing. It offers precise alignment and splicing capabilities for specialized optical fibers used in high-performance applications. This model ensures low insertion loss and high return loss, crucial for maintaining signal integrity in PM fiber networks.
- Model
- Fujikura FSM40PM
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $21,880
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FSM40PM
This unit
The Fujikura FSM-40PM is a precision fusion splicer engineered for polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber splicing in demanding optical applications. Built around proprietary sweep arc technology, it delivers minimal splice loss through wide-area heating - especially critical when joining dissimilar fibers with large mode field diameter (MFD) mismatch. The movable V-groove and Z-mechanism enable short cleave length operation across multiple coating diameters while maintaining high tensile strength, making it ideal for compact field deployments and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications Applicable Fiber Types
Single mode (SM), multimode (MM), dispersion-shifted (DS), non-zero dispersion-shifted (NZ-DSF), cut-off shifted (CS), erbium-doped (ED)
Polarization-maintaining: PANDA, 3M Tiger™, Bowtie Cleave Length
Bare fiber clamping: 8–10 mm
Coating clamping: 3–5 mm
Fiber diameter range: 100–1000 μm (standard: 250 μm, 400 μm) Splice Loss (Typical)
SM (bare): 0.02 dB | SM (coating): 0.03 dB
MM (either clamp): 0.01 dB
DS fiber: 0.04–0.05 dB
PANDA fiber: 0.06–0.07 dB
Bowtie/3M Tiger™: 0.06 dB Splice Time
SM/MM: ~25 seconds
DS/NZ-DS: ~40 seconds
PANDA (bare): ~50 seconds
3M Tiger™ (bare): ~100 seconds Optical Performance
Return loss: > 60 dB
Cross talk (PANDA, 0.6° angle): -40 dB
Cross talk (3M Tiger™, 1.4° angle): -32 dB Mechanical
Tensile strength (coating clamp): ~2.5 GPa at 30 N
In-line proof tester load: ~2 N
Working stage height: 88 mm Software & Integration
40 splice program modes with reference data
RS232C interface for splice result download and parameter modification
Power meter feedback capability
Cross talk estimation via profile observation Protection Sleeves
60 mm, 40 mm, and micro sleeves supported
Key Features
Sweep arc technology minimizes splice loss across dissimilar fiber pairs and PM combinations
Movable V-groove and Z-mechanism facilitate short cleave splicing with high tensile strength
Fiber holder system reduces operator-dependent variation
Low-profile desktop form factor (88 mm stage height)
Cross talk estimation function for PM fiber diagnostics
Typical Applications Optical amplifier assemblies, telecom backbone splicing, laboratory fusion work, EDFA module integration, and specialty fiber coupling where PM alignment and minimal loss are non-negotiable.
Fujikura FSM40PM — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Fujikura FSM40PM. Calibration covers arc calibration (arc power and duration), V-groove alignment verification, cleave angle detection accuracy, splice loss estimation accuracy, and heating oven temperature calibration. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Fujikura FSM40PM faults: electrode wear, V-groove contamination or chipping, motor alignment drift, high arc voltage errors. Common repairs include electrode replacement (typically every 2,000-3,000 arcs), V-groove cleaning or replacement, motor and actuator alignment, and camera/CCD replacement. Fujikura FSM and Sumitomo Type series parts are stocked.
Fujikura FSM40PM price
This Fujikura FSM40PM is listed at $21,880. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Fujikura FSM40PM calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Fujikura FSM40PM is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers arc calibration (arc power and duration), V-groove alignment verification, cleave angle detection accuracy, splice loss estimation accuracy, and heating oven temperature calibration. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
