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Loopback Casing Installation
Document Number: AEN-1430, Rev. 1.0
5 of 17 THE USE OF SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED
3.1a
One-row Loopback
Polarity shown here is compatible with ANSI/TIA-568.3. For two-row loopback,
follow Step 3.1b.
3.1a.1
For a one-row loopback, you will need six fibers for a 12-fiber wide
ferrule and eight fibers for a 16-fiber wide ferrule. Cut the fibers into
155mm lengths. Use tape to keep the loose fibers together. Mark both ends
of the fibers 40mm from the end.
Figure 3.1a.1
3.1a.2
Load the fibers in a disposable loose fiber ribbonizing tool as shown in
Figure 3.1a.2. Refer to US Conec Document AEN-1414, “Operating
Instructions for the US Conec Disposable Loose Fiber Ribbonizing Tool”
to select the appropriate ribbonizing tool. The order of the fibers must
create the optical paths as described in Section 2.1 to be compatible with
ANSI/TIA-568.3. The 40mm marks made on the fibers in Step 3.1a.1
indicate the starting point for ribbonization. Adjust the fibers in the tool so
that the marks are aligned. Follow the instructions in AEN-1414 to
ribbonize the fibers.
Figure 3.1a.2
