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CORNING CamSplice FBC-017 Assembly

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1.
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.
Loading CamSplice into Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.
Preparing Cable and Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5.
Cleaving Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.
Assembling CamSplice with Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.
Completing CamSplice Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.1 Crimp Lead-in Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.2 Remove Completed CamSplice from Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8.
Maintaining Cleaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.1 Clean the Clamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.2 Clean the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 Change the Blade Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.

General

This procedure outlines the use of the CamSplice and TKT-CAMSPLICE-CC Toolkit for splicing
single-mode optical fibers (see Table 1 on page 2). This document describes and illustrates
splicing both loose tube and tight-buffered fibers with the CamSplice Mechanical Splicer.
The CamSplice™ mechanical splicer accepts either 250 or 900 micron fibers and has been
optimized specifically for Corning ClearCurve™ fiber. No adhesives, special tools, or power-
operated equipment are required for splicing operations.
Each CamSplice unit is shipped ready for splicing in an "open position" with its cams 180 degrees
apart. To secure the fibers, the cams are rotated into their closed position. When completed, the
beveled surfaces of the CamSplice's center section and its two cams are aligned with each other,
providing visual confirmation that the splice is secured.
IMPORTANT:
STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 006-383 | ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2008 | PAGE 1 OF 10
Reason for Change
Initial release
Read and understand this procedure completely before starting a CamSplice
assembly.
For best results, keep the CamSplices clean. Do not remove from packaging
until ready for use. Do not rotate the cams until the fibers are inserted.
CamSplice™ FBC-017
Assembly
p/n 006-383, Issue 1

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CamSplice Mechanical Splicer. The CamSplice™ mechanical splicer accepts either 250 or 900 micron fibers and has been optimized specifically for Corning ClearCurve™ fiber. No adhesives, special tools, or power- operated equipment are required for splicing operations.

  • Page 2: Tools And Materials Required

    Tools and Materials Required • CamSplice(s) • CamSplice Toolkit KPA-2095 KPA-2098 Table 1: CamSplice™ Toolkit Contents Number Item Part Number Toolkit Trash Container 2104498-01 Scissors 100294-01 Retractable Black Permanent Marker 2104499-01 Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid 2104494-01 Fiber Wipes 2104493-01 FBC-017 Cleaver FBC-017 CamSplice™...

  • Page 3: Loading Camsplice Into Tool

    Loading CamSplice into Tool Step 1: Position the assembly tool with the Clamp CORNING logo on your left. Place both levers (Figure 1) of the assembly Levers tool in their vertical position. Clamp KPA-2088 Figure 1 — Place Levers in Vertical Position...
  • Page 4 Step 3: After removing the required length of outer jacketing of the tight-buffered pigtail, carefully cut the aramid yarn off with scissors at the end of the jacketing. Step 4: If using jacketed cables, remove a minimum of 175 mm (6.9 inch) of jacket on each side of the splice to make room for splicing (Figure 3).

  • Page 5: Cleaving Fiber

    Cleaving Fiber This section describes the operation of the FBC-017 Optical Fiber Cleaver. The cleaver is suitable for single-fiber applications with 900 micron tight-buffered, 900 micron furcated, and 250 micron coated fiber. It is assumed that the fiber has been stripped and cleaned according to the appropriate fiber stripping procedure prior to cleaving.

  • Page 6: Assembling Camsplice With Tool

    Step 4: Fully release both buttons at the same time. Ensure that both the bare and coated portion of Scrap Bin the fiber is secured by the clamps. Step 5: CRITICAL STEP: Cycle Clamp A (Figure 8) by pressing and releasing Button A once. Verify the Step 5 fiber is still in the V-groove.
  • Page 7 Step 2: For the second fiber, again follow the directions in Section 4, Preparing Cable and Fiber. Step 3: Push the second fiber into the clamps (Figure 11). Slide it into the CamSplice unit until it butts against the first fiber (you may twist the second fiber as you did with the first to ease its entry into the CamSplice).

  • Page 8: Completing Camsplice Assembly

    c) Pull back on the right fiber and then remate it against the left fiber. Once inward 45° pressure is felt, rotate the right lever to 45 degrees (Figure 14) and recheck the loss. d) Steps a - c can be performed up to 2 times to optimize the splice.

  • Page 9: Maintaining Cleaver

    Step 3: Dispose of the used cleaning stick. Do not use the stick more than once. Change the Blade Assembly Order blade replacement kits directly from Corning Cable Systems by contacting your customer service representative. KPA-2121 • Blade Assembly: p/n FBC-14-15-16-BLADE Figure 19 —...
  • Page 10 1-800-743-2671 √ FAX +1-828-325-5060 √ International +1-828-901-5000 √ http://www.corning.com/cablesystems Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to improve, enhance, and modify the features and specifications of Corning Cable Systems’ products without prior notification. <Registered Trademark> is a registered trademark of Corning Cable Systems Brands Inc.ClearCurve is a trademark of Corning Incorporated. CamSplice is a trademark of Corning Cable Systems Brands Inc.All othertrademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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