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4. Cord Preparation
4.1 Assemble Connector Components
4.1.1 Simplex Applications on a Simplex Cord
1. Thread a cable support onto the simplex cord, narrow end first.
2. Thread a crimp sleeve onto the cord. The metal end of the crimp sleeve should be oriented
toward the end of the cord.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the cord.
4.1.2 Singlemode Simplex Applications on a Duplex Cord
1. Split the jacket on the duplex cord into two separate cords at least 9 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 buffer and an orange buffer.
4. Thread a yellow crimp sleeve on the cord with the blue buffer and a white crimp sleeve on
the cord with the orange buffer. The metal end of the crimp sleeve should be oriented toward
the end of the cord.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other end of the cord.
Narrow end of
cable support
Cable support
Crimp sleeve
Metal end of
crimp sleeve
Cable support
Crimp sleeve
(yellow)
Crimp sleeve
(white)
Cable support
Blue buffer
Orange buffer
