The **Sumitomo Z2C** is a **core alignment fusion splicer** designed for high-speed, high-precision fiber optic splicing. It’s one of Sumitomo Electric’s latest models, released in 2022, and incorporates advanced AI technology for ease of use and consistent results.
### Key Features
- **Splicing Speed**: Approx. 6 seconds (Quick mode)
- **Heating Time**: Approx. 15–17 seconds (for 60 mm protection sleeves)
- **NanoTune™ AI Technology**: Automatically adjusts fusion parameters, reducing dependence on operator skill
- **Display**: 5.0-inch LCD touchscreen with multi-position viewing (front-to-back and back-to-front)
- **Durability**: Improved environmental resistance for field use, RoHS compliant
- **Electrode Life**: ~5, 000 splices before replacement
- **Data Storage**: Up to 10, 000 splice results
- **Performance**: Typical splice loss ~0.02 dB, return loss >60 dB
### Advantages
- Faster cycle times → boosts productivity in large-scale fiber deployments
- AI-assisted splicing → minimizes human error and training requirements
- Compact and rugged design → suitable for outdoor telecom work
- Multi-position monitor → convenient for different splicing setups
### Pricing & Availability
- Approximate price: **₹1, 70, 000** in India (varies by supplier and package) [IndiaMART](https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/sumitomo-z2c-fusion-splicer-splicing-machine-2854679766830.html)
- Available through authorized distributors and telecom equipment suppliers
### Ideal Use Cases
- **FTTx rollouts** (fiber-to-the-home)
- **Backbone and metro networks**
- **Data centers** requiring low-loss splicing
- **Field technicians** needing speed and reliability
