A good fit
FTTH, LAN and METRO
- subscriber and access-network installation,
- SM, MM, DSF, NZD and G.657 fibres,
- mobile work and restricted spaces,
- drop and indoor cables supported by an 8 N drive.
FITEL NINJA NJ001 · FTTx fusion splicer
Small splicer.
Plenty of room to work.
NINJA is a hand-held cladding-alignment fusion splicer for FTTH, LAN and METRO installers. It weighs 970 g, splices in 13 s, and its wide, illuminated chamber makes fibre loading easier in the field.
Model NJ001 · FITEL brand · Furukawa Electric manufacturer · cladding alignment.
970 gwith battery
13 ssplice time
17 / 20 s40 / 60 mm heating*
100splice + heat cycles*
≥60 dBsplice return loss
* Under the modes and conditions stated by the manufacturer; see the specification notes.
The 20-second answer
NINJA fits when mobility and repeatable FTTx installation matter.
It is designed for standard telecom, drop and indoor fibres. It is not a substitute for a laboratory splicer or a core-alignment platform for the most demanding links.
Alignment method
Cladding alignment
NINJA aligns fibres by the cladding. For standard, compatible telecom fibres this delivers a fast, economical workflow. The published average SM splice loss is 0.05 dB.
When to choose a core-alignment model
When the performance margin matters more than weight
For links with tighter requirements, mixed fibres, or a published 0.01 dB average SM splice loss, see the FITEL S179+.
A simple field workflow
Open. Load. Splice. Protect.
A spacious chamber, automatic splice and heater start, and physical controls reduce the number of actions required for each joint.
150splice programmes
30heat programmes
1500stored results
Heating times depend on the sleeve and conditions. The first heating cycle after power-up may take longer.
Ergonomics you can see
A wide chamber and a detachable V-groove.
Compared with the earlier S123C, there is four times more room around the holders. Three LED lamps provide more than 300 lux, while the V-groove can be removed for cleaning.
More room for hands and fibre
Easier loading in a cabinet, distribution point or poor lighting.
The whole chamber illuminated
More than 300 lux; V-groove illumination six times brighter than on the S123C.
Simpler maintenance
Detachable V-groove, tool-less electrode replacement and mirror-free alignment.
Designed beyond the office
Dust, dripping water, drops and wind have published figures.
Furukawa describes the NJ001 ruggedised body with environmental test results, rather than a generic “rugged” label.
76 cmdrop test from 5 directions
IP5Xdust-proof equivalent
IPX2drip-proof equivalent
15 m/smaximum wind velocity
−10…+50°Coperating temperature
0–95% RHnon-condensing
The brochure states the IP figures as equivalent ratings. Resistance does not make the instrument waterproof or indestructible.
8 Ndrive for rigid drop and indoor cables
Fibre compatibility
From standard SM to bend-insensitive fibre.
NJ001 handles common METRO, LAN and FTTx fibres, including G.657. The figures below are manufacturer-published averages, not a guaranteed result for every splice.
G.652SM0.05 dB
G.651MM0.02 dB
G.653DSF0.08 dB
G.655NZD0.08 dB
G.657BIF / UBIF0.05 dB
Mobile installer kit
FITEL NINJA splicer and FITEL S327 cleaver in one kit.
The current Interlab kit includes a FITEL NINJA NJ001 fusion splicer, a FITEL S327 automatic cleaver, a carrying bag and installer tools. The exact range of additional accessories and holders is confirmed in the quotation.
Manufacturer's standard NJ001 package
- FITEL NINJA NJ001 with S946 battery,
- HCC-03 hard carrying case,
- one spare pair of ELR-01 electrodes,
- S978A AC adapter and AC cable,
- electrode sharpener and VGC-01 cleaning brush,
- user manual and quick reference guide.
The current Interlab kit adds a FITEL S327 automatic cleaver. Depending on the configuration, it also includes a carrying bag, strippers, cleaning accessories and application-specific holders.
View the FITEL S327 cleaver
FITEL NINJA NJ001 catalogue data
Technical specifications.
Figures are taken from the official Furukawa Electric brochure. Conditions and footnotes matter, especially for heater time and battery cycle count.
| Alignment method | cladding alignment, mirror-free alignment system |
|---|---|
| Applicable fibres | SM G.652, MM G.651, DSF G.653, NZD G.655, BIF/UBIF G.657 |
| Average splice loss | SM 0.05 dB · MM 0.02 dB · DSF 0.08 dB · NZD 0.08 dB · BIF/UBIF 0.05 dB |
| Splice return loss | ≥60 dB |
| Cladding / coating diameter | 125 µm / 160–900 µm |
| Cleave length | 5–10 mm or 16 mm |
| Splice time | 13 s |
| Heating time | 17 s for 40 mm and 20 s for 60 mm sleeve in pre-heat; 31 s in regular mode* |
| Programmes | up to 150 splice programmes · up to 30 heat programmes |
| Applicable sleeves | 20 / 40 / 60 mm |
| Tension test | 1.96 N |
| Magnification / display | 58× / 3.5″ colour LCD |
| Memory | up to 1500 results; last 100 images captured automatically + up to 24 stored permanently |
| Drive | 8 N (designed value) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 mini; PC software for upgrades, management and result export |
| Battery | S946; typically 100 splice and heat cycles* |
| Dimensions | 124 × 161 × 64.5 mm without rubber pads; 139 × 176 × 71 mm with pads |
| Weight | 970 g with S946 battery |
| Operating conditions | −10 to +50°C · 0–95% RH non-condensing · wind up to 15 m/s |
| Power | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz · DC 11–17 V |
| Ruggedness | 76 cm drop test from 5 directions · IPX2 equivalent · IP5X equivalent |
* Cycle count: fully charged battery, 20°C, semi-auto splice mode and regular heating. Results vary with battery condition and operating environment. Heating time depends on sleeve type; the first cycle after power-up may be longer.
Equipment + Interlab support
A configuration matched to real installation work.
Interlab has supplied FITEL fusion splicers in Poland for many years. We help select holders, the cleaver and tool set, commission the equipment and provide authorised service support.
Configuration
Kit contents confirmed in the quotation, not guessed from a photograph.
Commissioning
Equipment handover covering the key workflow and routine maintenance.
FITEL service
Authorised support for Furukawa FITEL fusion splicers in Poland.
Frequently asked questions
FITEL NINJA NJ001 FAQ.
Does FITEL NINJA align fibres by the core?
No. NJ001 uses cladding alignment. FITEL S179+ is one option for more demanding core-alignment applications.
Which networks is FITEL NINJA intended for?
Primarily FTTx/FTTH, LAN and METRO installation using common telecom fibres, including G.657 bend-insensitive fibre.
How much does FITEL NINJA NJ001 weigh?
970 g with the S946 battery, one of its main advantages for mobile work.
What are the splice and heating times?
Splice time is 13 s. Furukawa states 17 s for a 40 mm sleeve and 20 s for a 60 mm sleeve in pre-heat mode; actual time depends on sleeve and conditions.
How many cycles can it perform on the battery?
Typically 100 splice and heat cycles on a fully charged S946 battery at 20°C in semi-auto splice mode and regular heating. Actual results depend on battery condition and environment.
Does NINJA support G.657 fibre?
Yes. The official specification includes BIF/UBIF fibre compliant with ITU-T G.657.
Why is the detachable V-groove useful?
It makes chamber cleaning and maintenance easier without extensive disassembly. NJ001 also supports tool-less electrode replacement.
What is included with FITEL NINJA?
The current Interlab kit includes a FITEL NINJA NJ001 fusion splicer, a FITEL S327 automatic cleaver, a carrying bag and installer tools. The exact range of accessories and holders is confirmed in the quotation.
