Fiber tension sensors ensure optimized fiber tension control. Automatic reel size detection makes it extremely easy for the operator to adjust the traversing system. M550 UV irradiator with control system that constantly measu-res the irradiator power and automatically adjusts the power output to match the fiber speed. This ensures optimum irradiator efficiency and prevents thermal overloading of the fiber at slow speeds or at rest. Automatic compensation for irradiator aging or quartz tube deterioration maintains flawless curing. Top constructional speed up to 2100 m/ min. Single irradiator unit for medium speeds; two UV irradiators are required for top speeds. Optimum fiber protection. Continuously adjustable, nitrogen-aided UV curing. Automatic adjustment of proces-sing speed to UV irradiator curing performance. Pay-off and take-up with fiber tensioncontrolled drives. Modular construction for optimum, customized solutions from ink coating to ring marking.

MAIN COMPONENTS

TPO1-L Autotraversing Pay-off Unit

CCD1-L Colouring and UV curing station Ink supply system, high-speed coating head, and high performance M550 UV irradiator unit mounted on a common frame.

TUD1-L Take-up High-speed capstan and take-up system with separate control cabinet.

Control Unit PCI1-L

APPLICATIONS

Coating of optical fibers with UV curable inks. Marking of fibers with color-code rings (using Option RSJ).

Extension for tight buffering of optical fibers individually or jointly in groups up to 1300 m/min and above.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

The system comprises three main components whose frames have been designed for later installation of various Options.

This allows the machine to be upgraded at moderate cost as the need arises, e.g., for ring marking, higher UV curing performance, etc.