Description
Overview
The Furukawa FITEL S179A is a core alignment fusion splicer designed for fiber contractors, OSP technicians, and FTTx deployment teams who require broad fiber compatibility and consistent low-loss splicing across singlemode, multimode, and specialty fiber types. It supports cladding diameters from 80 to 150 μm and coating diameters up to 3,000 μm, making it suited to a wide range of outside plant and enterprise fiber applications. This Grade C unit from OMIWAA provides access to a fully functional FITEL S179A at a substantially reduced cost compared to new, with an arc count of 5,407 — low by used equipment standards — indicating significant service life remaining under normal operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
The following specifications are based on the Furukawa FITEL S179A manufacturer datasheet and official product documentation.
Furukawa FITEL S179A Specifications
- Applicable fibers: SM (G.652, G.657A1/A2), MM (G.651), DSF (G.653), CSF (G.654), NZD (G.655), BIF/UBIF (G.657B3)
- Cladding diameter: 80–150 μm
- Coating diameter: 100–3,000 μm
- Fiber cleave length: 5–16 mm
- Average splice loss — SM (G.652): 0.02 dB
- Average splice loss — MM (G.651): 0.01 dB
- Average splice loss — DSF (G.653): 0.04 dB
- Average splice loss — NZD (G.655): 0.04 dB
- Splice time: 6 sec (semi-auto) / 9 sec (regular mode)
- Splice programs: Up to 300 — automatic selection available
- Heat programs: Up to 100 — automatic heating start available
- Applicable sleeves: 20 / 40 / 60 mm
- Tension test: 1.96 N
- Splice return loss: ≥ 70 dB
- Attenuation splice function: 0.1–15 dB (0.1 dB step)
- Fiber image magnification: 104×, 278×, 556×
- Splice result storage: 20,000 records
- Image capture: Last 100 automatic + up to 100 permanent
- Monitor: 4.3-inch wide color LCD touchscreen
- Battery autonomy: Approximately 220 splice/heat cycles per charge
- Weight: 1.7 kg (without battery) / 2.0 kg (with battery)
- Dimensions: 139 × 209 × 114 mm (without shock absorber)
- Operating temperature: −10°C to +50°C
- Wind protection: Up to 15 m/s
- Power input: AC 100–240 V (50/60 Hz) / DC 11–24 V
- Data output: USB 2.0 Mini-B × 1, Standard-A × 1
- Altitude: Up to 5,000 m
Key Performance Parameters
- Average splice loss of 0.02 dB on G.652 singlemode fiber via core alignment, with automatic fiber type selection across up to 300 splice programs
- Splice cycle time of 6 seconds in semi-auto mode for high-throughput field splicing on FTTx and OSP deployments
- Broad fiber compatibility: cladding 80–150 μm, coating up to 3,000 μm, covering G.652, G.653, G.654, G.655, G.657A1/A2, G.657B3, and G.651
- Battery autonomy of approximately 220 splice/heat cycles per charge, with DC 11–24 V input for field operation from external power sources
Condition Report
This unit is graded C — Fair. It is fully functional and was tested prior to listing — splice and heat shrink cycles were observed to operate within expected parameters during inspection. Cosmetic wear is present on the exterior casing, consistent with regular professional field use; buyers are advised to review the provided photographs for full detail on housing condition. The arc counter reads 5,407 arcs, which is low relative to the service life typical of a unit in this class. One spare pair of replacement electrodes is included. No electronic faults or alignment issues were identified during inspection.
Included in the Box
- Furukawa FITEL S179A core alignment fusion splicer (main unit)
- Hard carrying case
- AC power adapter / charger
- Rechargeable battery pack
- Connection cables
- FITEL S326 fiber cleaver (average condition)
- Fiber stripper
- One spare pair of replacement electrodes
- User manual / documentation
Shipping & Returns
Free worldwide shipping.
Estimated total delivery: 4–12 business days. A 30-day return policy applies: if the item is not as described, OMIWAA will issue a full refund. Full return terms are available at omiwaa.com/refund-policy/ .
Why Buy From Omiwaa
OMIWAA physically receives, inspects, grades, photographs, and documents every unit before it is listed for sale. This Furukawa FITEL S179A was handled directly by OMIWAA — it was not sourced through a broker, listed on consignment, or drop-shipped from a third party. OMIWAA owns and ships every item in its inventory, and condition grading is based on direct physical assessment, not seller-reported information.
Common Use Cases
The Furukawa FITEL S179A is used across a range of professional fiber optic deployment and maintenance applications where broad fiber compatibility and consistent splice performance are required.
- FTTx and FTTH construction requiring high-volume singlemode splicing on G.652 and G.657 fiber with fast semi-auto cycle times
- Outside plant splicing of trunk and distribution cables in aerial, buried, and duct environments across varied fiber types
- Specialty fiber splicing including bend-insensitive G.657B3 and dispersion-shifted G.653/G.655 fibers for metro and long-haul applications
- Fiber restoration and emergency repair work where broad program library and DC power input support rapid field deployment
