3M VF-45, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...VF 45 Fiber Optic Connector Quick Install Kit Instructions January 2004 78 8097 8734 0 D ...

Page 2: ...ttle Polishing Station Lapping Film Carrying Case Tool Pouch Instructions Cleaning Wires Fiber Microscope with three adapters and case Removable Cleave Blade 1 0 3M VF 45 Fiber Optic Connector Quick Install Kit Contents Warning Do not touch cleave blade Any material or solvent that contacts the blade can cause damage ...

Page 3: ...e and break of fibers to prepare for polishing Fiber stub catcher Slip resistant polishing base Tool pouch storage for all hand tools Adhesive backed lapping film for polishing Versatile dual illumination microscope with adapters for inspection of 1 Polishing puck end face 2 Patch cord plug fibers 3 Standard ferruled connectors c All fiber measurements made with hand tools no precise measuring d E...

Page 4: ... scribe cover Attach a sheet of lapping film to polishing surface of the station Removal of the release liner from lapping film exposes adhesive backing to secure the lapping film to the polishing surface Tech Tip Before placement of the lapping film clean the polishing surface with a lint free wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol Lapping film will last for about 50 connectors Tech Tip All Isopro...

Page 5: ...op of the hinged scribe cover Open the top of the polishing puck assembly by unlatching it from the side and opening it by its hinge to expose the inner cavity 4 3 Position socket fiber holder in polishing puck assembly Ensure that the cavity is clean of debris and that the face of the puck is in the up position Position a socket fiber holder into the cavity of the polishing puck assembly Tech Tip...

Page 6: ...cut only the outer jacket and not the Kevlar strands Move the stop location with a small flat head screwdriver until the hole size is correct 4 5 Remove outer cable sheath Cut outer cable jacket at a length of 1 meter 39 in and set tool aside ...

Page 7: ...he inner Kevlar strands and buffer tubes Discard the outer jacket 4 6 Remove Kevlar strands Use the snips to cut the Kevlar strands flush with the cable jacket Discard the strands Use a cable tie to strain relief cable in patch panel or outlet within 2 5 mm 1 in of end of sheath Note Do not over tighten the cable tie around the cable jacket Pinched fibers may experience optical power loss ...

Page 8: ...tube If the fiber extends past the buffer tube trim the end so the tube and fibers are the same length 4 8 Position boot Place the boot onto the buffer tube small end first Slide the boot along the buffer tube until it is out of the way ...

Page 9: ...ff to expose the two 250 µ optical fibers 4 10 Strip the buffer coating from the fibers Insert both of the 250 µ fibers into the tube guide of the dual fiber stripper until the buffer tube is flush with the outer edge of the tube guide Squeeze the handles of the dual fiber stripper together and pull the fibers out Note Clean the stripper blades with the brush end of the cleaning tool when needed S...

Page 10: ... them or to handle them in such a way that they could penetrate your skin Note Carefully follow safety health and environmental information given on container label or Material Safety Data Sheet for isopropyl alcohol being used 4 12 Thread the fibers into the holder Spread the fibers slightly apart between your fingers to feed them into the socket fiber holder Refer to label inside polishing puck ...

Page 11: ...the SFH and verify that all of the coating residue has been removed then reinsert If resistance continues it may be necessary to replace the SFH Place the buffer tube into the strain relief foam so that the two fibers are held with a slight bow in the socket fiber holder Caution Use care as bare fibers are now protruding through the face of the polishing puck Caution Care should be used when handl...

Page 12: ... to actuate the socket fiber holder The top section will latch with an audible click when it is fully closed 4 13 Scribe and polish fibers Open the hinged scribe cover by rotating the polishing puck assembly along with the dovetail to expose the scribe area Lift the polishing puck assembly off of the dovetail ...

Page 13: ...erted Tech Tip Ensure that the polishing face is in the correct orientation for the scribe motion Note outline of puck face in scribe track Also care should be exercised in landing the polishing puck assembly into the scribe entrance 4 14 Move the polishing puck assembly smoothly through the scribe channel As the puck slides through the scribe channel continue the motion all the way across the lap...

Page 14: ... fiber protrusion whatsoever If resistance is felt continue to polish until the face is smooth Tech Tip All Isopropyl Alcohol should be reagent grade 99 or better The use of inferior alcohol will adversely effect interconnect losses This can be purchased from a chemical supply house Tech Tip This wipe can also be used to clean the lapping film Clean after every connector for maximum film use Note ...

Page 15: ...with laser light should be avoided The failure to avoid direct eye contact with laser light can result in serious damage to the eye The microscope may magnify the laser light in active fiber signals direct eye contact with magnified laser light should be avoided Insert the polishing puck into the puck adapter An audible click will be heard when the puck is fully seated Note the adapter is keyed to...

Page 16: ...d illumination mode and focus image at the eyepiece The microscope will show either coaxial or oblique lighting views based on the direction of the toggle switch Slide the adapter side to side to view each fiber individually coaxial II oblique I ...

Page 17: ...mine the fiber ends for flaws Any flaw in core of the fiber is unacceptable Coaxial Illumination UNACCEPTABLE Coaxial Illumination ACCEPTABLE Oblique Illumination UNACCEPTABLE Oblique Illumination ACCEPTABLE ...

Page 18: ...cator along the length of the two exposed fibers toward the fiber ends Stroke past the ends of the fiber in an outward motion to make sure the entire shaft of fiber has been cleaned Tech Tip Two strokes of the applicator on each side of the fiber should be adequate Note Carefully follow safety health and environmental information on container label or Material Safety Data Sheet for isopropyl alcoh...

Page 19: ... latch Leave the fiber holder in polishing puck assembly Align the pins of the housing over the hinge of the fiber holder Snap the housing onto the socket fiber holder Remove the housing from the polishing puck assembly the fiber holder will be attached to the housing Make sure the SFH sits flush in the housing ...

Page 20: ...20 Hold the base and align the base hinge over the pins of the housing Snap the hinge over the pins Rotate the base on the housing until the housing and base latch closed with an audible click ...

Page 21: ... housing door with the wooden end of the cotton swab and ensure that the fibers lie in the V grooves 4 20 Boot Placement Slide the boot along the buffer tube onto the fiber holder until fully seated The VF 45 socket termination is complete ...

Page 22: ... and pushed into place until the detent ball snaps in place Caution The diamond scribe blade is very sharp and can be damaged Use care in this process Do not touch blade Warning Do not touch cleave blade Any material or solvent that contacts the blade can cause damage 5 2 Wear indicator of puck face is located to the left of the ferrules The face needs to be replaced when a white dot appears wear ...

Page 23: ... the fiber guide holes 5 5 Clean the fiber guide holes of the polishing face If the fiber guide holes become plugged they may be cleaned by opening the face of the polishing puck holding the alcohol bottle against the inside face area and directing alcohol through the holes If alcohol stream does not dislodge debris a piece of cleaning wire may be used to clean the holes included in kit Note Caref...

Page 24: ...ormance Remove the tube guide by unlatching the tube lock with the white pushout tool Pull the tube guide out of the pivot housing 6 2 Clean the inside of the tube guide with compressed air A length of unstripped fiber may also be used for cleaning if compressed air is not available Also clean around the outside tip of the tube guide ...

Page 25: ...e stripper blades may need to be removed from the handle assembly for a more thorough cleaning b Remove the tube guide per section 6 1 Use the push out tool to push the blades out of the handle assembly 6 4 Remove all foreign material from the front and back sides of the blades especially around the semicircular region ...

Page 26: ...ing The molded recesses in the blades should face outward 6 6 Insert the tube guide into the pivot housing Secure the tube guide with the tube guide lock After installing blades tube guide and tube lock close the handles once to align the blades ...

Page 27: ...7 6 7 Stripper Blades Replacement a If the stripper performance is unsatisfactory after a thorough cleaning the blades need to be replaced Remove the blades b Place the new blades into the pivot housing ...

Page 28: ... DO NOT use the microscope to view active fiber signals under ANY circumstances Active fiber signals contain laser light and direct eye contact with laser light should be avoided The failure to avoid direct eye contact with laser light can result in serious damage to the eye The microscope may magnify the laser light in active fiber signals direct eye contact with magnified laser light should be a...

Page 29: ...rew 2 5 mm ferrule adapter onto the microscope Slide a connector ferrule into the adapter until a positive stop is felt Press the LED toggle switch to the desired mode and focus the image using the eyepiece Focusing Hint If you have trouble finding the image there is a simple trick Load the connector and check to see that the light is on Then turn the focus adjustment clockwise until the tube hits...

Page 30: ...ipper VOL 0560D Replacement Blade VOL 0562B Puck Assembly VOL 0560F Polishing Face VOL 0560G Cotton Swabs VOL 0560N Lint Free Cloth VOL 0560P Alcohol Bottle VOL 0560R Polishing Station w scribe blade assembly VOL 0562H Scribe Blade Assembly VOL 0562J Lapping Film VOL 0562K Carrying Case VOL 0562S Tool Pouch VOL 0562M Instructions 78 8097 8734 0 Cleaning Wires 80 6104 4345 1 Fiber Microscope 100X V...

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Page 32: ...ted Liability This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above your exclusive remedy shall be at 3M s option to replace or repai...