Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 28 minutes ago
This video outlines how to normalize a filament for a Thorlabs’ Vytran FFS2001 All-in-One Fiber Preparation and Fusion Splicing Workstation. While the video uses a legacy FFS2000 Series Workstation, all features, functions, and terminology are identical for the FFS2001 Series.
To build a complete workstation, a base unit must be purchased plus additional components (e.g. inserts, graphite V-grooves, and recoat mold assembly) that depend upon the size of the fiber being processed. It is recommended that you contact us prior to ordering so we can provide assistance with selecting the system and components that best suit your needs.
For more information on house to use our FFS2001 Workstations, see our playlist on the device: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN3i-H51ZELjFphmdXl0y2fQqZS5AyYIf
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM and MM fiber with no proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9488&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM, MM and PM fibers with no proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9512&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM and MM fiber with proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9510&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM, MM and PM fibers with proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9322&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
0:00 Title
0:26 Filament Splicing Principles
0:41 Why Regular Normalization is Important
0:54 Principles of Normalization Process
1:27 View to Splice Distance
1:50 Normalization Files and Fibers
2:18 Performing Filament Normalization
4:05 Iterating to Successful Normalization
4:47 Indications of End of Filament Life
4:59 Removing a Filament Before its End of Life.
5:21 Refurbishing Filaments
This video outlines how to normalize a filament for a Thorlabs’ Vytran FFS2001 All-in-One Fiber Preparation and Fusion Splicing Workstation. While the video uses a legacy FFS2000 Series Workstation, all features, functions, and terminology are identical for the FFS2001 Series.
To build a complete workstation, a base unit must be purchased plus additional components (e.g. inserts, graphite V-grooves, and recoat mold assembly) that depend upon the size of the fiber being processed. It is recommended that you contact us prior to ordering so we can provide assistance with selecting the system and components that best suit your needs.
For more information on house to use our FFS2001 Workstations, see our playlist on the device: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN3i-H51ZELjFphmdXl0y2fQqZS5AyYIf
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM and MM fiber with no proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9488&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM, MM and PM fibers with no proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9512&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM and MM fiber with proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9510&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
For more information on FFS2001 Workstations for splicing SM, MM and PM fibers with proof tester, please visit: thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9322&ytid=IdOoah36SmA
0:00 Title
0:26 Filament Splicing Principles
0:41 Why Regular Normalization is Important
0:54 Principles of Normalization Process
1:27 View to Splice Distance
1:50 Normalization Files and Fibers
2:18 Performing Filament Normalization
4:05 Iterating to Successful Normalization
4:47 Indications of End of Filament Life
4:59 Removing a Filament Before its End of Life.
5:21 Refurbishing Filaments
