CORNING FBC-005 Operating Instructions Manual

1. General .................................................................................

2. Precautions ...........................................................................

3. Cleaver Description .............................................................
4. FBC-005 Operation .............................................................
5. Maintenance ..........................................................................
Cleaning .............................................................................
Lubricating the FBC-005 ..................................................
Blade Adjustment And Replacement ...................................
Vertical Spring Replacement ..............................................
6. Troubleshooting .....................................................................
1. General
1.1 The Corning Cable Systems FBC-005 high precision fiber
cleaver mechanically produces right-angle end-cuts in single-
mode and multimode silica glass fibers with an outside diameter
of 100-140 µm.
1.2 The FBC-005 operates on a bend-and-scribe principle. The
fiber is bent over an anvil by two pairs of clamps, tightened until
it is taut, and scribed by a diamond blade. The tightening and
scribing actions cause the fiber to break, resulting in a
precise right-angle cleave (Figure 2).
Left fiber clamping pads
Optical fiber
with coating
Left fiber guide
Edge of stripped coating
Figure 2
1.3 This issue includes an updated title.
SRP- 001-055
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Cleaving
Right fiber
blade
guide
Fiber without
coating
Anvil
Right fiber clamping pads
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1
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
6
Figure 1
2 Precautions
2.1 General Precautions
Safety Glasses
WARNING: The wearing of safety glasses to protect the
eyes from accidental injury is strongly recommended when handling
chemicals and cleaving fiber.
2.2 Chemical Precautions
Isopropyl Alcohol
DANGER: Flammable. Flashpoint below 73° F. Keep
away from heat, sparks and open flame. Can cause irritation to eyes
on contact. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water for at least 15
minutes. Inhaling fumes may induce mild narcosis. In case of
ingestion, consult a physician.
2.3 Fiber Precautions
DANGER: Cleaved glass fibers are very sharp and can
pierce the skin easily. Do not let cut pieces of fiber stick to your cloth-
ing or drop in the work area where they can cause injury later. Use
tweezers to pick up cut or broken pieces of the glass fibers and place
them on a loop of tape kept for that purpose alone. Good house-
keeping is very important.
Corning Cable Systems
SRP-001-055
Issue 11 April 2003
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Operating the FBC-005
High Precision Cleaver