Overview
The Sumitomo Electric Z2C Core Alignment Fusion Splicer is a professional-grade splicing solution engineered for high performance, reliability, and ease of use in demanding field environments. Built on Sumitomo’s proven splicing technology, the Z2C delivers consistent low-loss splicing across a wide range of fiber types while maintaining fast operation and robust durability.
With 6-second splice time and 15-second heating time, the Z2C significantly improves workflow efficiency for fiber technicians. Its 5-inch WVGA color touchscreen provides clear visualization and touch-optimized control, while automatic functions reduce manual setup and minimize user error.
Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, the Z2C offers excellent environmental resistance, long battery life, and advanced automation, making it a dependable choice for modern fiber optic network deployment and maintenance.
Key Advantages
- Core Alignment Technology
Ensures accurate fiber alignment for consistently low splice loss. - Fast Splicing & Heating
Typical splice time of 6 seconds and heating time of 15 seconds. - Low Splice Loss Performance
Typical splice loss:- SMF: 0.02 dB
- MMF: 0.01 dB
- DSF / NZDSF: 0.04 dB
- Touch-Optimized User Interface
5-inch WVGA color LCD with intuitive touchscreen operation. - Long-Life Battery
Up to 300 splice & heat cycles per full charge (BU-16 battery). - Rugged Field Durability
Shock, impact, water, and dust resistant for proven field performance. - Automatic Functions
Automatic fiber identification, arc calibration, and splice mode optimization.
Technical Specifications
Optical Fiber Compatibility
- Fiber type: Single fiber
- Supported fibers:
- SMF (G.652)
- MMF (G.651)
- DSF (G.653)
- NZDSF (G.655)
- BIF (G.657)
- Cladding diameter: 80 – 150 μm
- Coating diameter: 100 – 1,000 μm
- Cleave length: 5 – 16 mm
Splicing Performance
- Splice time (typical): 6 sec (SM G.652 Quick / Auto Mode)
- Heating time (typical): 15 sec (FPS-61-2.6 sleeve, 60 mm)
- Return loss: ≥ 60 dB
- Proof test: 1.96 – 2.09 N
- Fiber view & magnification:
- 350× zoom
- 700× (X or Y single axis)
- Max. 350× for X & Y dual axis
Programs & Storage
- Splice programs: Max. 300 (40 pre-optimized, 260 user editable)
- Heating programs: Max. 100 (23 pre-optimized, 77 user editable)
- Image storage:
- 200 images / 10,000 splice data (internal memory)
- Up to 50,200 images / 20,000 splice data with 16 GB SD card
Power & Interfaces
- Battery pack: Li-ion 10.8 V, 6,400 mAh (BU-16)
- AC input: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- DC input: 10 – 15 V
- DC output: 12 V (for JR-6)
- USB port: USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
- Storage media: SD / SDHC (Max 32 GB)
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 128 (W) × 154 (D) × 130 (H) mm
- Weight:
- 1.7 kg (without battery)
- 2.0 kg (with BU-16 battery)
- Display: 5.0-inch color LCD touchscreen
Operating Conditions
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C
- Humidity: 0 – 95% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: Up to 6,000 m
- Wind resistance: Up to 15 m/s
Environmental Durability
- Shock resistance: Drop from 76 cm (5 faces, excluding top)
- Impact resistance: Equivalent to IK07
- Water resistance: IPX2
- Dust resistance: IP5X
Standard Accessories
- AC adapter & power cord
- Battery pack (BU-16)
- Cooling tray
- USB cable
- Spare electrodes
- Quick reference guide
- Carrying case with worktable
- Hand strap
(Accessory contents may vary by region)
Typical Applications
- Fiber optic network installation
- FTTx / access network deployment
- Maintenance and repair of optical fiber links
- Indoor and outdoor splicing operations
