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  • Page 1 UTS LC Series BT 304...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BT304 UTS LC Series Contents Tool & Material ............ Assembly Instructions for UTS718LCN ....12 UTS LC Component details ........ Cleaning & Inspection ........14 UTS LC Dimensions ..........Safety Considerations ......... 15 Assembly Instructions for UTS1JC18LCN & UTS6JC18LCN ....... A - Cable preparation ........
  • Page 4: Tool & Material

    BT304 UTS LC Series Tool & Material The following tools and materials are necessary for preparation, assembly, inspection, and maintenance of the connector and cable assembly. Follow the tool instruction for operation and safety guidelines. TOOLS - Cable jacket strip tool - Aramid Fiber Shears - Fiber Stripping Tool - 15 mm U–wrench...
  • Page 5: Uts Lc Component Details

    BT304 UTS LC Series UTS LC Component details UTS1JC18LCN, UTS6JC18LCN, UTS718LCN overview Plug Backshell Receptacles Crimp support Gasket Claw Tensile strength system DIMENSIONS (mm) Free Hanging Receptacle -UTS1JC18LCN 1 22 max Plug - UTS6JC18LCN 1 1 2 max Jam nut receptacle - UTS718LCN Sealing cap UTS618DCG2 UTS18DCG2...
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions For Uts1Jc18Lcn & Uts6Jc18Lcn

    BT304 UTS LC Series Assembly Instructions for UTS1JC18LCN & UTS6JC18LCN A - Cable preparation 1. Slide the backshell onto the cable allowing 50 cm at the end of the cable for stripping the cable. Make sure to orient each component as shown in the UTS LC Component details section. 2.
  • Page 7 BT304 UTS LC Series 7. Apply the instant adhesive on the fiber and cover the crimp support. (e.g. LOCTITE 480 PRISM). 8. Before the instant adhesive begins to harden,quickly slide the ear clamp over the fiber, orient the Clamp according the picture. Push the strength members back over the clamp until it bottoms on the rear flange of the support.
  • Page 8 BT304 UTS LC Series Assembly Instructions for UTS1JC18LCN & UTS6JC18LCN (suite) 12. Terminate the LC contact on the fiber according to your supplier instruction for gluing, cliving and polishing. Free hanging receptacle UTS1JC18LCN Free hanging receptacle UTS1JC18LCN: 94±0.2 mm Plug UTS6JC18LCN Plug UTS6JC18LCN: 84±0.2 mm 13.
  • Page 9: B - Backshell Screwing For Uts1Jc18Lcn

    BT304 UTS LC Series B - Backshell screwing for UTS1JC18LCN 1. Slide the blackshell and screw it using a 28 mm U-wrench. Tightened the backshell with a 4 Nm torque. 2. Control: Pull on the cable to ensure that the retention system bottoms in the backshell. 3.
  • Page 10: C - Backshell Screwing For Uts6Jc18Lcn

    BT304 UTS LC Series C - Backshell screwing for UTS6JC18LCN 1. You need a receptacle counter-part. Orient the polarization keys before you start mating the connectors. 2. Coupling plug with receptacle 3. Slide the blackshell and screw it using a 28 mm U-wrench. Tightened the backshell with a 4 Nm torque. 4.
  • Page 11 BT304 UTS LC Series 5. Screw the head nut using a 15 mm U-wrench. Tightened the head nut with a 2 Nm torque. Recommendation Use the caps, UTS618DCG2 for plug or UTS18DCG2 for receptacle to protect the LC contacts from surrouding contamination.
  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions For Uts718Lcn

    BT304 UTS LC Series Assembly Instructions for UTS718LCN 1. Strip the fiber buffer according to your LC supplier recommendations and make sure to reach the final desired lengths for the individual fibers as described on the pictures below. Bare fiber Fiber buffer 2.
  • Page 13 BT304 UTS LC Series 5. Tightened the jam nut with a torque of 5 Nm, using a 36.5 mm U- wrench. 6. Coupling. © 2013 SOURIAU...
  • Page 14: Cleaning & Inspection

    BT304 UTS LC Series Cleaning & Inspection Cleaning and visual inspection of a termini endface is part of the good practices for fiber optics. This is necessary to ensure the good optical performances of an LC contact inside a UTS LC connector. Please note that most of the standard inspection and cleaning tool on the market can be used for maintenance of an LC contact mounted in an UTS LC connector.
  • Page 15: Safety Considerations

    BT304 UTS LC Series Safety Considerations Safety glasses A- Safety glasses to protect your eyes from accidental injury are strongly recommended when handling chemicals and cutting fibers. Pieces of glass fiber are very sharp and can damage the cornea of the eye. B- Glue Glue may cause eye and skin irritation.
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  • Page 17 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Souriau UTS718LCN UTS6JC18LCN UTS1JC18LCN...

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