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Assembly Instructions for LC™ 
Fiber Optic Jumper Connectors 

 
Epoxy Method for Singlemode and Multimode LC Simplex 
and Duplex Jumper Connectors Used on Simplex and Duplex 
1.6-mm MiniCord

 Jumper Cords 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 640-252-054 
 

Internal No.: 848 181 608 

 Issue 

 December 

2001 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for LC Fiber Optic Jumper Connectors

Page 1: ...C Fiber Optic Jumper Connectors Epoxy Method for Singlemode and Multimode LC Simplex and Duplex Jumper Connectors Used on Simplex and Duplex 1 6 mm MiniCord Jumper Cords 640 252 054 Internal No 848 18...

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Page 3: ...llation 10 6 1 Prepare the Connector 10 6 2 Apply Epoxy 10 6 3 Insert Fiber 11 6 4 Install Crimp Sleeve 12 6 5 Cure Connector Assemblies 13 6 6 Cool Connector Assemblies 13 6 7 Score the Fiber 13 6 8...

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Page 5: ...bles When installed on typical fiber the following performance should be obtained Multimode Insertion loss avg 0 1 dB Return loss 30 dB Singlemode Insertion loss avg 0 2 dB Return loss 50 dB 1 2 Epoxy...

Page 6: ...Preparation 3 1 Set Up Curing Oven 1 Place oven on a level surface and away from combustibles 2 Connect the power cord to a power source 120 V 60 Hz AC for the 200A oven and 220 V 50 Hz AC for the 200...

Page 7: ...inches 230 mm from the end 2 Thread a cable support onto each cord narrow end first 3 Determine the buffer color of each cord by looking into the end of the cordage The duplex cord should have a blue...

Page 8: ...ted toward the end of the cord 9 On the opposite end of the duplex cord split the jacket into two separate cords at least 9 inches 230 mm from the end 10 Thread a cable support onto each cord narrow e...

Page 9: ...rd the end of the cord 9 On the opposite end of the duplex cord split the jacket into two separate cords at least 9 inches 230 mm from the end 10 Determine which cord has the blue buffer and which cor...

Page 10: ...9 mm from the end 3 Use the 700A stripping tool to remove outer jacket at the 1 125 inches 28 5 mm mark 4 Lightly twist the strengthening yarn into one bundle and use scissors to cut yarn flush with t...

Page 11: ...959 Upgrade Kit 3 Install the heat strip tube into the heat strip tool making sure the heat strip tube is fully inserted into the heat strip tool 4 Insert buffered fiber into the guide tube until the...

Page 12: ...dditional buffer length if buffer pulls from cordage Buffer will normally push back into cord during connector plug assembly 4 4 Clean Stripped Fiber 1 Saturate a wipe with isopropyl alcohol 91 2 prop...

Page 13: ...he resin and the hardener 3 Mix the epoxy using the divider Note The epoxy must be thoroughly mixed until both parts are blended into a smooth uniform color 4 Locate the syringe in the D 182977 or the...

Page 14: ...cate a connector holder from the upgrade kit and snap the connector into the holder 6 2 Apply Epoxy Epoxy is injected into two areas of the connector 1 inside of the ferrule and 2 at the back of the f...

Page 15: ...ng step do not allow epoxy on syringe tip to contaminate the small tube or the back of the connector 5 Release pressure on plunger wait a moment and then remove the syringe from the connector 6 3 Inse...

Page 16: ...e crimp jaw with the crimp sleeve assembly lying through the crimp jaws Caution Crimping the crimp sleeve more than once can weaken the connector CRIMP ONLY ONCE 3 Apply pressure until crimping tool c...

Page 17: ...e the fiber For duplex connectors Allow the connector holder assemblies to completely cool in the holder blocks Do not install the cable support at this time 6 7 Score the Fiber 1 Remove the connector...

Page 18: ...00A or T2001A from D 182959 Upgrade Kit g Clean the glass plate and polishing tool with the saturated wipe h Use canned air to blow dry the glass plate and the polishing tool i Insert the LC connector...

Page 19: ...mode Final Polish a Remove all polishing material from glass plate and replace with type L felt polishing pad purple Note Step 5b is critical for excellent return loss Perform carefully by guiding the...

Page 20: ...ly if needed Type F yellow One spacer clear As required to remove flaw Repair polish Dry polish on glass plate After flaw is removed repeat Step 3 6 9 Repair Polishing Only 1 Place a sheet of type F p...

Page 21: ...9 108 262 569 Upgrade Kit Note The LC adapter is a temporary aid used in installing the final components of the connector assembly 3 Ensure that the cords are not twisted 4 With the connectors still i...

Page 22: ...ampen a wipe with isopropyl alcohol 91 2 propanol water 2 Clean the end of the ferrule with the dampened wipe followed by a dry wipe 3 Blow the ferrule dry with canned air 4 Locate the LC microscope s...

Page 23: ...cedures have been completed Table C Recommended Singlemode Ferrule End Geometry Item Reference Minimum Nominal Maximum Dimensions Radius A 7 12 25 mm Pedestal B 0 8 0 9 1 0 mm Dome Ecc 0 0 050 mm Cham...

Page 24: ...access to the adapter is only available from one side use canned air to blow inside of adapter 2 If access is available from both sides of the adapter clean the adapter with the LC adapter brush mois...

Page 25: ...dicates one of the six flat positions in the hexagon handle of the Tuning Wrench that is provided in the Tuning Kit To move the Tuning Index Tool from its stationary position pull the adjustable secti...

Page 26: ...y 10 feet 3 m of yellow cordage The beige connector with the black trigger is the offset tuning end of the jumper 9 1 4 Hard Case with Foam Insert The hard case provides a safe and convenient way to t...

Page 27: ...end of Tuning Index Tool 2 Install jumper or BTW connector to be tuned into the test port of the fixed section large end of Tuning Index Tool 3 Make insertion loss measurement and record in the approp...

Page 28: ...24 Tuning Index Tool Position Jumper No Tuned Turn 1 Flat CCW Turn 2 Flats CCW Turn 3 Flats CCW Turn 2 Flats CW Turn 1 Flat CW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

Page 29: ...r to the tuning sheet and determine which window position yielded the lowest insertion loss 9 Note the number of turns and direction that is stamped next to the window position that yielded the lowest...

Page 30: ...or counterclockwise direction 14 Hold connector stable and rotate the wrench the number of hex flats and in the direction determined in Step 9 15 Remove the Tuning Wrench from connector Note The jump...

Page 31: ...ings B A are normally oriented horizontally However it is acceptable to orient the adapter 90 clockwise or 90 counterclockwise This rotated orientation will allow finger access to the connectors for i...

Page 32: ...M SC Grips 107 480 022 10 Grips 1 ST SC Connectors Assembly Instructions Epoxy and EZ Methods See Note 1 Manual Note Obtain ST SC Connectors manual 640 252 044 from field support 1 888 342 3743 1032B6...

Page 33: ...manual 640 252 053 from field support 1 888 342 3743 D 182977 Kit of Consumables Singlemode 108 338 591 Note Kit contains enough supplies to field assemble 200 singlemode LC connectors using heat cure...

Page 34: ...rd 108 267 295 1 Reference Golden Singlemode LC Jumper Product Codes The Reference Golden Singlemode LC Jumper can be used to measure optical performance using a standard singlemode LC adapter This re...

Page 35: ...information contact your OFS Fitel Sales Representative or call 1 800 344 0223 For fiber optic technical assistance call 1 888 FIBERHELP 1 888 342 3743 or contact your Network Cable Systems Represent...

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