FSP200
Tempo Communications Inc.
1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155
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5. Insert the holder into the right-hand side of the splicer (Figure 6), making sure that the fiber stub lays properly into the
V-groove block of the splicer. You may use the fiber positioning tool to help align the fiber in the V-groove. The fiber for FC
and ST splice-on connectors must have the fiber laying in the end of the fiber groove in the V-groove. The fiber positioning
tool can be used to align the fiber with the V-groove. Turning the fiber and/or the connector may also be necessary
to accomplish this. The FC/ST fiber adapter may also need to be twisted slightly to ensure that the fiber is aligned with
the V-groove.
Note: Make sure that
the edge of the 900
micron tight buffer is
even with the edge of
the 900 micron fiber
adapter.
Note: Remove the
extended dust cap
before initiating the
fusion splice.
Figure 6
5. Perform the fusion splice as described in the fusion splicer manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Once the fusion splicing cycle is completed, remove the connector from the splicer and slide the splice protection sleeve
up to cover the splice. Make sure that the splice protector is positoned against the connector body.
Note: The extended cap may be put in place now to aid in the transfer to the splice sleeve oven.
7. Transfer the splice to the splice sleeve heat oven on the right-hand side (Figure 7). Verify the position of the splice
sleeve is butted up against the metal portion of the splice-on connector. Use the 60 mm heater mode #1 with center and
edges activated. Press the HEAT button to run the shrink cycle.
8. Verify that the splice protection sleeve is completely shrunk onto the fiber to avoid the end catching on the strain relief
boot. If the splice sleeve is not completely shrunk, then place it back in the sleeve oven and initiate a second heat cycle.
Note: Make sure that the splice sleeve has fully cooled before sliding the strain relief boot into place. For SC connectors,
install the outer housing onto the connector, being sure to align the angled corners of the inner housing with those of the
outer housing (Figure 8).
Figure 7
Figure 8