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- Page 1 Your Optical Fiber Solutions Partner™ Crimp & Cleave Termination Instructions For Use With: for 200 µm Factory5 Cable with ST and SMA Connectors 200 µm ST and SMA Factory5 Termination Kits 200 µm HCS ® Factory5 Fiber-Optic Cable ST and SMA Factory5 Crimp & Cleave Connectors...
- Page 2 Important Safety and Warranty Information Please Read First OFS Specialty Photonics Division recommends that all re- Please make sure to read and understand termination in- placements or repairs be made at our manufacturing facility, structions completely. Improper assembly will cause poor ter- except where specifically outlined.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Content Page Content Page Factory5 ST and SMA Termination Kit Contents... . 1 Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Guide Importance of Cleave Tool Cleaning and Maintenance ..24 Cleave Tool Cleaning Kit . -
Page 4: Factory5 St And Sma Termination Kit Contents
Factory5 ST and SMA Termination Kit Contents Contents Diamond Cable Stripper Cleave Tool Part Numbers Description DT03732-39 ... . 200 µm Factory5 SMA Termination Kit DT03732-40 ....200 µm Factory5 ST Termination Kit P18225. - Page 5 ST and SMA Termination Kit Contents continued CP01229-02 ..200 µm Fiber Stripper (White Blade Insert) with Cleaning Brush and Prong Tool AP01225........Scissors K16248.
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Page 6: Related Products And Accessories
Related Products and Accessories Sold Separately NOTE: Part Numbers Description Only one component part replacement is required to convert an ST Termination Kit BT01827 ......SMA Positioner Plate to its same size equivalent SMA Termina- (use to convert an ST kit to an SMA kit) tion Kit and vice versa. -
Page 7: Factory5 St And Sma Connectors
Related Products and Accessories Sold Separately - continued Factory5 ST and SMA Connectors Description Part Numbers SMA Connectors ....... . P18241 Connector ST Connectors . -
Page 8: Termination Instructions
Termination Instructions STEP Install Strain Relief Boot • Slide STRAIN RELIEF BOOT onto cable and move up and out of the way for easy stripping. 888 438 9936 (US & Canada) or 860 678 0371 | info@specialtyphotonics.com | www.SpecialtyPhotonics.com... -
Page 9: Step 2: Strip Cable Outer Jacket
Termination Instructions STEP Strip Cable Outer Jacket • Mark cable outer jacket 3 inches from the end with a marker. • Select the 3.2 hole on the Cable Jacket Strip Tool to strip Cable Outer Jacket... - Page 10 • Verify proper strip length against the strip template shown below. 0" " " " 1" " 2" " 3" 3 " 25 mm 50 mm 63 mm 76 mm " • Carefully unravel the aramid braid with a pointed instrument. Slide scissors or other pointed object in this direction, carefully unravelling as many yarns at a...
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Page 11: Step 3: Strip Sub-Unit Outer Jacket
Termination Instructions STEP Strip Sub Unit Jacket • Mark sub unit jacket 3/4 inches away from the cable outer jacket with a marker. - Page 12 • Strip jacket using the 1.6 hole using the CABLE JACKET STRIP TOOL, apply a quick-but-partial squeezing action (fully compressing the handles will cause the tool to incorrectly snap onto the fiber, possibly breaking it), release and remove the outer jacket. •...
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Page 13: Step 4: Strip Fiber Buffer
Termination Instructions STEP Strip Fiber Buffer NOTE: Before you start: If unable to insert buffered fiber through Be careful while handling the FIBER STRIPPER. Handle as a guide tube, trim tip of the fiber using precision device and do not strike on hard surfaces or drop. scissors. - Page 14 • Insert the buffered fiber through the guide tube of the fiber stripper until the sub unit outer jacket bottoms out inside the tube. • Holding cable securely, squeeze handles to cut buffer and PULL straIGHt to remove buffer. • Inspect HCS cladding for damage from improper buffer stripping.
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Page 15: Step 5: Install Cable Anchor
Termination Instructions STEP Install Cable Anchor • Pull aramid yarn strands back over stripped fiber. NOTE: Be careful not to touch the HCS fiber coating once the fiber has been stripped. The coating will retain finger oils which can transfer to and damage the gripper pads in the cleaver during Step 9 in the termination process. -
Page 16: Step 6: Install Crimp Sleeve
STEP Install Crimp Sleeve • Divide the aramid yarn into approximately two equal halves. • Fold both halves of the aramid yarn back over the cable an- chor. Be sure the fiber is centered in the cable anchor. Crimp from Step 5: Note position of aramid yarns in relation to this crimp. - Page 17 Termination Instructions STEP Install Crimp Sleeve continued • Position the crimp sleeve in the CRIMP TOOL such that: Crimp from Step 5: Note that the orientation of aramid yarns is main- tained in relation to the jaws of the crimp tool. ~ The back edge of the crimp sleeve is aligned with the edge...
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Page 18: Step 7: Install Ferrule
STEP Install Ferrule • Feed fiber through hole in rear of FERRULE. • Slide the ferrule for either SMA or ST connector down the fiber and into the crimp sleeve. Rotate to the orientation shown below. Push the ferrule firmly until it bottoms out in the crimp sleeve. -
Page 19: Step 8: Crimp Ferrule
Termination Instructions STEP Crimp Ferrule Before you start: Make sure the ferrule is fully seated in the crimp sleeve. Check to make sure the crimp die set is stamped properly for the connector type, ‘SMA’ on one side and ‘ST’ on the other. Proper positioning of the connector in the die set is critical for a proper crimp location. - Page 20 SMA Connector • Position the back of the SMA COUPLING NUT against the side of the crimp die set stamped Location dimple ‘SMA’ as shown. • Rotate the SMA connector so that its location dimple is oriented in the crimp die set as shown.
- Page 21 Termination Instructions STEP Crimp Ferrule continued ST Connector • Position the back of the ST COUPLING NUT against the side of the crimp die set stamped ‘ST’. Keyway • Rotate the ST connector so that its key is oriented in the crimp die set as shown. •...
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Page 22: Step 9: Cleave Fiber
Tension Spring STEP Gripper Pads Cleave Fiber Diamond Before you start: Blade & Anvil Housing Make sure the appropriate cleave tool positioner plate is being used: SMA or ST Make sure the appropriate colored tension spring is being used: 200 µm = GREEN Refer to diagram of the Cleave Tool. - Page 23 Termination Instructions STEP Cleave Fiber continued • Holding the CLEAVING TOOL in a horizontal position, grip the handle while leaving your index finger free to actuate trig- ger. NOTE: It is critical to fully insert the connector into the positioner plate. Failure to do so, may cause poor cleave quality and/or damage to the diamond blade.
- Page 24 • Using index finger, slowly and gently depress trigger to perform the cleave process. The cleave process is complete when the fiber snaps away from the connector. Do not release trigger! • Before releasing the trigger, remove the connector from the cleave tool and grasp the top of the scrap fiber while releasing the trigger.
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Page 25: Step 10: Position Strain Relief Boot
Termination Instructions STEP Position Strain Relief Boot • Using scissors, trim exposed aramid yarn as close to crimp sleeve as possible. - Page 26 • Slide strain relief boot onto connector (up to rear of coupling nut) to complete termination. 888 438 9936 (US & Canada) or 860 678 0371 | info@specialtyphotonics.com | www.SpecialtyPhotonics.com...
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Page 27: Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Guide
Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Guide Importance of Cleave Tool Cleaning Cleave Tool Cleaning Kit and Maintenance For cleaning your cleave tool, please order the OFS Cleave Tool Cleaning Kit (part #P16247) which includes recom- The Cleave Tool supplied with OFS’s Termination Kits con- tains movable parts, wear items, and a diamond blade that re- mended cleaning fluid, swabs, and complete instructions. -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide Dim-light termination/ Poor cleave quality / Fiber does not cleave Fiber protrudes no light termination High insertion loss or recesses after cleave Fiber has not been first Improper strip technique Improper crimp position Improper crimp position Refer to Steps 2 4 Refer to Steps 5 - 8 Refer to Steps 5 - 8 thoroughly stripped... -
Page 29: Termination And Test Kits Available
Termination and Test Kits Available OFS offers a specialized Termination Kit—and associated Insertion Loss Test Kit—for each type of Crimp & Cleave connector we support. These kits are available in various combinations of sizes and/or connector types. Customer Relations at our factory can help you select the correct kit for your purposes. -
Page 30: Trademark Information
This document is for informational purposes only Trademark Information: and is not intended to modify or supplement any OFS warranties or specifications relating to any of its Manufactured in the USA by OFS Specialty Photonics Division. products and services. HCS is a registered trademark in the USA of OFS Fitel, LLC. Copyright ©...
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