WO2021221115A1 - 融着接続システム、融着接続装置及び劣化判定方法 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a fusion splicing system, a fusion splicing device, and a deterioration determination method.
- This application claims priority based on Japanese Application No. 2020-080375 of April 30, 2020, and incorporates all the contents described in the Japanese application.
- Patent Document 1 describes a maintenance management method for a fusion splicer and a fusion splicer.
- the fusion splicer includes a fusion splicer for fusion splicing optical fibers to each other and a data management terminal connected to the fusion splicer via an I / O cable.
- the fusion splicer includes a discharge unit that fuses optical fibers.
- the discharge unit has a pair of electrodes arranged to face each other on a stage on which two optical fibers to be fused are placed, and a voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes to generate a discharge. Two optical fibers are fused.
- the fusion splicing system outputs a control signal to the first and second electrodes and the first electrode that fuse and connect the optical fiber by electric discharge, and feeds back the control signal from the second electrode. It includes a fusion splicer having a discharge circuit for receiving a signal, and a deterioration determination unit for determining whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode have deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- the fusion splicer outputs a control signal to the first electrode and the second electrode that fuse and connect the optical fiber by electric discharge, and the first electrode, and also outputs a control signal from the second electrode as a feedback signal. It is provided with a discharge circuit that receives the signal, and a signal monitor that monitors the feedback signal and determines whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- the deterioration determination method is a deterioration determination method for determining the presence or absence of deterioration of the first electrode and the second electrode that fuse and connect the optical fibers by electric discharge, and outputs a control signal to the first electrode. It includes a step of receiving a feedback signal of a control signal from the second electrode, and a step of determining whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fusion splicer according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the windshield cover of the fusion splicer of FIG. 1 is opened.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a pair of electrode rods, a discharge circuit, and a signal monitor of the fusion splicer of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a control signal and a normal feedback signal monitored by a signal monitor.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a control signal and an abnormal feedback signal monitored by a signal monitor.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fusion splicing system according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fusion splicer according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the windshield cover of the fusion splicer of FIG. 1 is opened.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a pair of electrode
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the deterioration determination method according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fusion splicing system according to a modified example.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fusion splicing system according to a modified example.
- the pair of electrodes of the fusion splicer may deteriorate if it is used for a long period of time. For example, if the fusion discharge is repeated, the discharge becomes unstable due to dirt on the electrodes and the like.
- the number of times the electrode is used can be mentioned.
- the deterioration of the electrode is determined by the number of times the electrode is used, the deterioration of the electrode may not be determined with high accuracy. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of the accuracy of determining the deterioration state of the electrodes.
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a fusion splicing system, a fusion splicing device, and a deterioration determination method capable of determining a deterioration state of an electrode with high accuracy.
- the deteriorated state of the electrode can be determined with high accuracy.
- the fusion splicing system outputs a control signal to the first and second electrodes and the first electrode that fuse and connect the optical fiber by electric discharge, and feeds back the control signal from the second electrode. It includes a fusion splicer having a discharge circuit for receiving a signal, and a deterioration determination unit for determining whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- the fusion splicer outputs a control signal to the first electrode and the second electrode that fuse and connect the optical fiber by electric discharge, and the first electrode, and also outputs a control signal from the second electrode as a feedback signal. It is provided with a discharge circuit that receives the signal, and a signal monitor that monitors the feedback signal and determines whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- the deterioration determination method is a deterioration determination method for determining the presence or absence of deterioration of the first electrode and the second electrode that fuse and connect the optical fibers by electric discharge, and outputs a control signal to the first electrode. It includes a step of receiving a feedback signal of a control signal from the second electrode, and a step of determining whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal.
- a control signal is output from the first electrode, and a feedback signal of the control signal is output from the second electrode. Then, it is determined from the state of the feedback signal whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated. Therefore, the feedback signal of the control signal can be effectively used for determining the deterioration of the first electrode and the second electrode.
- the feedback signal obtained with the output of the control signal does not follow the control signal. “Following the control signal” means, for example, that the value indicated by the feedback signal becomes a value corresponding to the value indicated by the control signal.
- the value of the feedback signal is a value obtained by reversing the positive and negative values of the control signal value, and the feedback signal follows the control signal. That is, the value of the feedback signal is a value corresponding to the value of the control signal (for example, the value of the feedback signal is a value obtained by inverting the positive and negative values of the control signal).
- the waveform of the feedback signal is displayed as a waveform obtained by inverting the waveform of the control signal. “Not following” means that the value of the feedback signal does not correspond to the value of the control signal.
- the waveform of the feedback signal is displayed as a waveform other than the waveform obtained by inverting the waveform of the control signal.
- the deterioration of the electrode is determined by utilizing the characteristics of this feedback signal, so that the deterioration of the electrode can be easily and highly accurately determined.
- the deterioration determination unit may determine whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from both the state of the control signal and the state of the feedback signal. In this case, since the state of the feedback signal can be determined in comparison with the state of the control signal, the state of the feedback signal can be determined easily and with higher accuracy.
- the "signal state” indicates the transition of the value indicated by the signal. As described above, when the deterioration determination of the first electrode and the second electrode is performed from both the state of the control signal and the state of the feedback signal, the deterioration determination of the electrodes can be performed with higher accuracy.
- the fusion connection system, fusion connection device, and deterioration determination method described above may include a signal determination unit that determines whether or not each of the plurality of feedback signals is abnormal.
- the deterioration determination unit may determine whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated based on the number of feedback signals determined to be abnormal by the signal determination unit. In this case, since the deterioration determination of the electrode is performed based on the number of feedback signals determined to be abnormal by the signal determination unit, the deterioration determination of the electrode can be easily performed. Further, the deterioration of the electrode can be determined with higher accuracy by determining the deterioration of the electrode using the result of the signal determination unit determining the presence or absence of an abnormality with respect to the plurality of feedback signals.
- the deterioration determination unit may determine whether or not the first electrode and the second electrode are deteriorated from the state of the voltage value of the feedback signal.
- the state of the feedback signal can be determined using a voltage signal that is easy to handle when performing signal processing. Therefore, it is possible to more easily determine the feedback signal and the deterioration of the electrodes.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fusion splicer 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the windshield cover 6 of the fusion splicer 1 is opened.
- the fusion splicing device 1 is a device for fusing and connecting optical fibers to each other, and includes a box-shaped housing 2. On the upper part of the housing 2, a heating device 4 that heats and shrinks a fusion section 3 for fusing the optical fibers to each other and a fiber reinforcing sleeve that covers the fusion connection portion of the optical fibers fused by the fusion section 3. And are provided.
- the fusion splicing device 1 includes a monitor 5 that displays a state of fusion splicing between optical fibers taken by a camera arranged inside the housing 2. Further, the fusion splicer 1 includes a windshield cover 6 for preventing wind from entering the fusion splicer 3.
- the fused portion 3 includes a holder mounting portion on which a pair of optical fiber holders 3a can be mounted, a pair of fiber positioning portions 3b, and a first electrode 3c1 and a second electrode 3c2 for discharging.
- Each of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is also referred to as an electrode rod.
- Each of the optical fibers to be fused is held in the optical fiber holder 3a, and each optical fiber holder 3a is placed and fixed in the holder mounting portion.
- the fiber positioning portion 3b is arranged between the optical fiber holders 3a and positions the tip end portion of the optical fiber fixed to each optical fiber holder 3a.
- the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 are arranged between the fiber positioning portions 3b.
- Each of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is an electrode for fusing the tips of optical fibers with each other by arc discharge.
- the windshield cover 6 is connected to the housing 2 so as to cover the fused portion 3 so as to be openable and closable.
- the windshield cover 6 has a pair of side surfaces 6a.
- Each side surface 6a of the windshield cover 6 is formed with an introduction port 6b for introducing an optical fiber into the fusional portion 3.
- the optical fiber introduced from the introduction port 6b reaches the optical fiber holder 3a of the fusion splicer 3 and is held by the optical fiber holder 3a.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a signal circuit for the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2.
- the fused portion 3 further refers to the discharge circuit 3d that discharges to the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2, the high voltage unit 3f, and the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2. It has a signal monitor (3 g) for monitoring a signal.
- the discharge circuit 3d receives the control signal S1 indicating that the optical fiber is fused
- the discharge circuit 3d applies a high voltage to the first electrode 3c1 via the high voltage unit 3f.
- an arc discharge is generated between the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2.
- a feedback signal S2 (ignition signal) toward the discharge circuit 3d is generated from the second electrode 3c2.
- the signal monitor 3g monitors the feedback signal S2 and the control signal S1 to the discharge circuit 3d.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a control signal S1 and a feedback signal S2 monitored by the signal monitor 3g.
- the signal monitor 3g includes, for example, an oscilloscope 3h which is a signal display device, and the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 are displayed on the oscilloscope 3h.
- the feedback signal S2 quickly follows the output of the control signal S1 and a stable waveform of the feedback signal S2 can be obtained on the signal monitor 3g. ..
- the value indicated by the feedback signal S2 becomes a value corresponding to the value indicated by the control signal S1 (as an example, the value indicated by the feedback signal S2 is a value obtained by reversing the positive and negative values of the value indicated by the control signal S1).
- the feedback signal S2 immediately follows the output of the control signal S1. do not.
- the value indicated by the feedback signal S2 does not become a value obtained by reversing the positive and negative values indicated by the control signal S1.
- a delay time D of the feedback signal S2 with respect to the control signal S1 occurs.
- the feedback signal S2 is not stable.
- the value indicated by the feedback signal S2 temporarily becomes a value that does not correspond to the value indicated by the control signal S1.
- fluctuation E also referred to as fluttering
- the “deterioration of the electrode” indicates, for example, the aged deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 or the second electrode 3c2. For example, if at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 deteriorates due to repeated fusion discharge, the arc discharge becomes unstable. Further, “deterioration of the electrode” indicates that, for example, after repeated discharge, silica, which is a component of an optical fiber, is deposited at at least one of the tips of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2. When at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 deteriorates, dielectric breakdown is less likely to occur between the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2, and the discharge becomes unstable. As a result, the feedback signal S2 may not follow the control signal S1.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the fusion splicer connection system 10.
- the fusion splicing system 10 includes the fusion splicing device 1 described above, an information terminal 11, and a server 20.
- the fusion splicer 1 is configured to be able to communicate with the information terminal 11 by wireless communication.
- the information terminal 11 is, for example, a terminal owned by the manager of a construction project that uses the fusion splicer 1.
- the information terminal 11 may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, or may be a fixed terminal such as a personal computer.
- the server 20 is, for example, a management server that controls a plurality of construction projects, and is a computer capable of communicating with the fusion splicer 1 and the information terminal 11 via an information communication network 30 such as the Internet.
- the fusion splicer 1 and the information terminal 11 exist at a different location from, for example, the server 20.
- the fusion splicer 1 may include a computer including hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, input device, wireless communication module, auxiliary storage device, and output device. Each function of the fusion splicer 1 is realized by operating these components by a program or the like.
- the fusion splicer 1 transmits, for example, the data of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 described above to the server 20.
- the data of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 indicate, for example, the data of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 converted into voltage values by the signal monitor 3g.
- the server 20 is configured to include a computer including hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, a communication module, and an auxiliary storage device. Each function of the server 20 is realized by operating these components by a program or the like. Functionally, the server 20 includes a signal acquisition unit 21, a signal determination unit 22, and a deterioration determination unit 23.
- the server 20 includes the signal determination unit 22 and the deterioration determination unit 23
- the fusion splicer 1 may include a signal determination unit and a deterioration determination unit.
- the deterioration determination of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 may be made by the signal monitor 3g of the fusion splicer 1.
- the signal acquisition unit 21 acquires the data (voltage value) of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 from the fusion splicer 1.
- the signal determination unit 22 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the feedback signal S2 acquired by the signal acquisition unit 21. For example, the signal determination unit 22 determines whether or not the value of the feedback signal S2 is a value corresponding to the value of the control signal S1. As a specific example, the signal determination unit 22 may determine whether or not the feedback signal S2 has a variation E. Further, the signal determination unit 22 may determine whether or not the delay time D of the feedback signal S2 with respect to the control signal S1 is equal to or greater than a certain value.
- the signal determination unit 22 may determine that the feedback signal S2 is abnormal when the delay time D is equal to or greater than a certain value, and that the feedback signal S2 is normal when the delay time D is not equal to or greater than a certain value. ..
- the deterioration determination unit 23 determines whether or not at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is deteriorated from the state of the feedback signal S2. For example, the deterioration determination unit 23 determines that the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 have not deteriorated when the signal determination unit 22 determines that the feedback signal S2 is normal. When the signal determination unit 22 determines that the feedback signal S2 is abnormal, the deterioration determination unit 23 determines that at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is deteriorated.
- the deterioration determination unit 23 transmits the result of determination of the presence or absence of deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 to at least one of the fusion splicer 1 and the information terminal 11. Then, the determination result of the deterioration determination unit 23 is displayed on, for example, the monitor 5 of the fusion splicer 1 or the display of the information terminal 11.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the deterioration determination method according to the present embodiment.
- each of the pair of optical fibers is held in the optical fiber holder 3a, and a control signal is output to the first electrode 3c1 in a state where each optical fiber is positioned by the fiber positioning unit 3b.
- arc discharge and fusion splicing of the optical fiber are performed (step T1).
- the signal monitor 3g monitors the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2, and the data of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2 are transmitted to the server 20. Then, the signal acquisition unit 21 acquires the data of the control signal S1 and the feedback signal S2, and the signal determination unit 22 determines whether or not the feedback signal S2 is abnormal. As a specific example, the signal determination unit 22 determines the presence or absence of fluctuation E (fluttering) of the feedback signal S2, and if there is fluctuation E, determines that the feedback signal S2 is abnormal (step T2).
- the signal determination unit 22 determines the presence or absence of fluctuation E (fluttering) of the feedback signal S2, and if there is fluctuation E, determines that the feedback signal S2 is abnormal (step T2).
- step T3 When the signal determination unit 22 determines that the feedback signal S2 has fluctuations, it adds 1 to the number of fluctuations (the number of feedback signals S2 determined to be abnormal) (step T3). On the other hand, when the signal determination unit 22 determines that the feedback signal S2 does not fluctuate, the process proceeds to step T4. In step T4, the deterioration determination unit 23 determines whether or not the number of discharges has reached n times (n is a natural number). If it is determined that the number of discharges has reached n times, the process proceeds to step T5, and if it is determined that the number of discharges has not reached n times, the process returns to step T1 and discharge or the like is performed again.
- the deterioration determination unit 23 determines the number of feedback signals S2 determined to be abnormal by the signal determination unit 22. As a specific example, the deterioration determination unit 23 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations in the feedback signal S2 is m times (m is a natural number of n or less) or more. For example, when the deterioration determination unit 23 determines that the number of fluctuations is m or more, it determines that at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 has deteriorated (step T6). On the other hand, when the deterioration determination unit 23 determines that the number of fluctuations is not m or more, it determines that the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 have not deteriorated (step T7).
- the determination result is transmitted to either the information terminal 11 or the fusion splicer 1, and the determination result is displayed in either the information terminal 11 or the fusion splicer 1.
- a series of steps is completed.
- the value of m is 4, and the value of n is 10.
- the number of abnormal feedback signals S2 among the obtained 10 feedback signals S2 is 4 or more, it is determined that the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 are deteriorated.
- fluctuation E occurs in the feedback signal S2 four or more times during 10 discharges, it is determined that at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is deteriorated.
- the value of m and the value of n are not limited to the above examples and can be changed as appropriate.
- the discharge is continuously performed for a predetermined time, during which the control signal S1 having a predetermined predetermined pattern is continuously generated.
- the feedback signals S2 in a series of periods from the start of discharge (the control signal S1 for discharge is issued) to the end of discharge are collectively counted as 1 feedback signal S2.
- Other feedback signals S2 within a series of periods from the start of discharge to the end of discharge at other timings are collectively counted as 1 feedback signal S2 different from the above.
- the number of feedback signals S2 is the same as the number of discharges.
- the control signal S1 is output to the first electrode 3c1
- the feedback signal S2 of the control signal S1 is output from the second electrode 3c2. .. Then, it is determined from the state of the feedback signal S2 whether or not at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is deteriorated.
- the feedback signal S2 of the control signal S1 can be effectively used for the determination of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2.
- the feedback signal S2 does not follow the control signal S1 in accordance with the output of the control signal S1.
- the deterioration determination of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is performed by utilizing the characteristics of the feedback signal S2, so that the first electrode Deterioration determination of 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 can be easily and highly accurately performed.
- the deterioration determination unit 23 may determine whether or not the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 are deteriorated from both the state of the control signal S1 and the state of the feedback signal S2. In this case, since the state of the feedback signal S2 can be determined in comparison with the state of the control signal S1, the state of the feedback signal S2 can be determined easily and with higher accuracy. Therefore, the deterioration determination of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 can be performed with higher accuracy.
- the fusion splicing system 10, the fusion splicing device 1, and the deterioration determination method according to the embodiment may include a signal determination unit 22 for determining whether or not each of the plurality of feedback signals S2 is abnormal.
- the deterioration determination unit 23 may determine whether or not the first electrode 3b1 and the second electrode 3b2 are deteriorated based on the number of feedback signals S2 determined to be abnormal by the signal determination unit 22. In this case, since the deterioration determination of the electrode is performed based on the number of feedback signals S2 determined to be abnormal by the signal determination unit 22, the deterioration determination of the electrode can be easily performed. Further, the deterioration of the electrode can be determined with higher accuracy by determining the deterioration of the electrode using the result of the signal determination unit 22 determining the presence or absence of abnormality with respect to the plurality of feedback signals S2.
- the deterioration determination unit 23 may determine whether or not the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 are deteriorated from the state of the voltage value of the feedback signal S2. In this case, since the state of the feedback signal S2 can be determined using a voltage signal that is easy to handle when performing signal processing, the determination of the feedback signal S2 and the deterioration of the electrodes can be performed more easily.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. That is, it is easily recognized by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be modified and modified in various ways within the scope of the gist described in the claims.
- the configurations of each part of the fusion splicing system and the fusion splicing device can be appropriately changed, and the content and order of each step of the deterioration determination method can be appropriately changed without being limited to the above-described embodiment.
- the server 20 includes a signal acquisition unit 21, a signal determination unit 22, and a deterioration determination unit 23, and the deterioration determination unit 23 of the server 20 determines the deterioration of the electrode 3c.
- the deterioration determination unit 43 may be a fusion splicing system 40 provided separately from the fusion splicing device 41.
- the fusion splicing device 51 may be a fusion splicing system 50 including a deterioration determination unit 53.
- the fusion splicer 1 may include a signal determination unit and a deterioration determination unit
- the information terminal 11 may include a signal determination unit and a deterioration determination unit.
- the locations of the signal determination unit and the deterioration determination unit can be changed as appropriate.
- the information terminal 11 and the server 20 can be eliminated.
- the deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 may be determined from the value of the current value of the feedback signal S2. That is, the signal monitor 3g may monitor the current value of the control signal S1 and the current value of the feedback signal S2, and determine the deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 based on these current values.
- the current value has an advantage that it is easier to catch a minute change than the voltage value.
- the discharge power to the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 may be increased after it is determined that at least one of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is deteriorated.
- the strong discharge power to the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 can clean (evaporate) silica or the like adhering to the first electrode 3c1 or the second electrode 3c2, which contributes to suppressing the progress of deterioration. do.
- deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 may be determined based on, for example, the delay time D of the feedback signal S2 with respect to the control signal S1. Further, it may be determined that the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 are deteriorated when the feedback signal S2 undergoes a plurality of fluctuations E.
- the method of determining the deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 from the feedback signal S2 is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be appropriately changed.
- the feedback signals S2 in the series of periods from the start of discharge to the end of discharge are collectively counted as 1, but the series of periods from the start of discharge to the end of discharge is set at predetermined time intervals. It may be divided and the feedback signal S2 may be collectively counted as 1 for each division period. For example, assuming that the discharge time is 10 seconds and the time interval is 2 seconds, the feedback signal S2 in the first period from the start of discharge to the elapse of 2 seconds is counted as 1, and the second from 2 seconds to 4 seconds after the start of discharge. The feedback signal S2 during the period of 1 may be counted as another 1. In this case, the number of division periods is 5 and the number of feedback signals S2 is 5 in one discharge.
- the above-mentioned counting method and the above-mentioned counting method may be mixed.
- the feedback signals S2 from the start of discharge to the end of discharge are collectively counted as 1, and the series from the start of discharge to the end of discharge is counted.
- the feedback signals S2 within the period divided for each time interval T may be counted as 1.
- the deterioration of the first electrode 3c1 and the second electrode 3c2 is determined based on the discharge state when the optical fiber is actually fused and connected, but the discharge in the absence of the optical fiber, so-called Deterioration may be determined when the discharge test is performed, and if discharge is performed in any state, they may be included in the determination target.
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本出願は、2020年4月30日の日本出願第2020-080375号に基づく優先権を主張し、前記日本出願に記載された全ての記載内容を援用するものである。
最初に本開示の実施形態を列記して説明する。一実施形態に係る融着接続システムは、放電によって光ファイバの融着接続を行う第1電極及び第2電極、並びに、第1電極に制御信号を出力すると共に、第2電極から制御信号のフィードバック信号を受ける放電回路、を有する融着接続装置と、フィードバック信号の状態から第1電極及び第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する劣化判定部と、を備える。
本開示の実施形態に係る融着接続システム、融着接続装置及び劣化判定方法の具体例について説明する。図面の説明において、同一又は相当の要素には同一の符号を付し、重複する説明を適宜省略する。また、図面は、理解の容易のため、一部を簡略化又は誇張している場合があり、寸法比率等は図面に記載のものに限定されない。
2…筐体
3…融着部
3a…光ファイバホルダ
3b…ファイバ位置決め部
3c1…第1電極
3c2…第2電極
3d…放電回路
3f…高圧ユニット
3g…信号モニタ
3h…オシロスコープ
4…加熱器
5…モニタ
6…風防カバー
6a…側面
6b…導入口
10…融着接続システム
11…情報端末
20…サーバ
21…信号取得部
22…信号判定部
23…劣化判定部
30…情報通信網
D…遅れ時間
E…変動
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- 放電によって光ファイバの融着接続を行う第1電極及び第2電極、並びに、
前記第1電極に制御信号を出力すると共に、前記第2電極から前記制御信号のフィードバック信号を受ける放電回路、を有する融着接続装置と、
前記フィードバック信号の状態から前記第1電極及び前記第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する劣化判定部と、
を備える融着接続システム。 - 前記劣化判定部は、前記制御信号の状態、及び前記フィードバック信号の状態の双方から前記第1電極及び前記第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する、
請求項1に記載の融着接続システム。 - 複数の前記フィードバック信号のそれぞれに対して異常であるか否かを判定する信号判定部を備え、
前記劣化判定部は、前記信号判定部によって異常であると判定された前記フィードバック信号の数に基づいて前記第1電極及び前記第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する、
請求項1または請求項2に記載の融着接続システム。 - 前記劣化判定部は、前記フィードバック信号の電圧値の状態から前記第1電極及び第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する、
請求項1から請求項3のいずれか一項に記載の融着接続システム。 - 放電によって光ファイバの融着接続を行う第1電極及び第2電極と、
前記第1電極に制御信号を出力すると共に、前記第2電極から前記制御信号のフィードバック信号を受ける放電回路と、
前記フィードバック信号を監視すると共に、前記フィードバック信号の状態から前記第1電極及び前記第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する信号モニタと、
を備える融着接続装置。 - 放電によって光ファイバの融着接続を行う第1電極及び第2電極の劣化の有無を判定する劣化判定方法であって、
前記第1電極に制御信号を出力する工程と、
前記第2電極から前記制御信号のフィードバック信号を受ける工程と、
前記フィードバック信号の状態から前記第1電極及び前記第2電極が劣化しているか否かを判定する工程と、
を備える劣化判定方法。
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