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DO NOT attempt to clean the fiber after it has

been cleaved.

C. Crimping

(Figures 9, 10, and 11)

1. Open the cable clamp of the cable holder, and

hold the buffer (with the cleaved end of the fiber

facing the connector) inside the clamp. Pull the end

of the fiber even with the front of the arm of the

cable holder, and holding the buffer in place, close

the clamp. See Figure 9, Detail A.

2. Carefully insert the fiber into the plunger of the

connector assembly until the the fiber bottoms

against the internal fiber. Make sure that the

remaining mark on the buffer enters the plunger.

The resultant bend in the buffer should hold the

fiber against the internal fiber. See Figure 9,

Detail B.

It is important that the fiber bottoms against, and

remains against, the internal fiber. If the mark

does not enter the plunger or if the fiber does not

seem to bottom against the internal fiber, the

fiber may be caught on internal guides. Rotating

the connector and backing the fiber out a small

amount and re--entering may help. However, if

the mark will not enter the plunger, the fiber must

be re--stripped.
Make sure that the fiber does not pull rearward

from the contact (with the internal fiber) during

the crimping operation.

3. Squeeze the handles of the hand tool until the

ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully.

Gently close the handles until you hear three clicks

from the ratchet.

4. With the connector assembly in the cable

holder, position the ferrule protective cover in the

upper cavity of the front die and the plunger in the

upper cavity of the rear die. It is important to make

sure that the tip of the plunger sits in the channel

of the rear die with the protruding disk of the

plunger flat against the wall of the cavity. If the

plunger is not positioned correctly, it will be

crushed when the tool is actuated. See Figure 9,

Detail C.

The arrows marked on the front die indicate the

direction that the ferrule protective cover must be

pointing when the connector is positioned in that

cavity. For proper placement, and to avoid

damage to the fiber, the direction of the arrows

must be observed. Refer to Figure 9, Detail C

and Figure 10, Detail A.

5. Gently push the buffer toward the connector to

make sure that the fiber is still bottomed, then

slowly squeeze the tool handles together until the

ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully,

and remove the connector assembly from the dies.

6. Position the plunger of the connector assembly

in the first (smallest) cavity of the front die with the

shoulder of the plunger against the edge of the

groove in the die and the ferrule protective cover

pointing in the direction of the arrow. See Figure

10, Detail A.

7. Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until

the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open

fully, and remove the connector assembly from the

die.

8. Slide the crimp eyelet away from the connector

until the strength members are free, then slide the

crimp eyelet toward the connector until the strength

members and crimp eyelet butt against the

connector. See Figure 10, Detail B.

For 2.0 -- to 2.4--mm jacketed cable, slide the black

tube forward into the small diameter end of the

crimp eyelet until it butts against the rear of the

connector.

9. Position the large diameter end of the crimp

eyelet in the last (largest) cavity of the front die

with the ferrule protective cover pointing in the

direction of the arrow. See Figure 11, Detail A.

Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until the

ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully.

10. Position the small diameter end of the crimp

eyelet in the middle cavity of the front die with the

ferrule protective cover pointing in the direction of

the arrow. See Figure 11, Detail B.

11. Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until

the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open

fully, and remove the connector assembly from the

die.

12. Open the cable clamp of the cable holder, and

remove the cable from the clamp. Slide the strain

relief over the plunger until the strain relief butts

against the connector. See Figure 11, Detail C.

13. Remove the connector assembly from the

cable holder.

The assembly procedure for 2.0-- to 3.0--mm jacketed

cable is now complete.

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If connecting connectors, inspect the ferrule end

face for cleanliness using 200

¢

Microscope Kit

1754767--1 (includes 2.5--mm adapter cap).

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Summary of Contents for LightCrimp Plus ST

Page 1: ...ic units Dimensions are in millimeters Figures are not drawn to scale Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 6 REVISION SUMMARY 2 DESCRIPTION See Figure 1 Each connector kit consists of a connector assembly strain relief inner eyelet crimp eyelet black tubing and clear tubing Each kit is also supplied with a bare buffer boot and small tubing to compensate for small d...

Page 2: ... tool make sure that the V opening is clean otherwise the fiber could break Only use isopropyl alcohol on the tool B Cleaving Figure 3 1 Open the fiber clamp of the fiber optic cleaver Press the button and slide the carriage back toward the fiber clamp Then move the fiber slide back until it stops 2 Place the stripped fiber into the slot so that the end of the buffer is at the 8 mm marking See Fig...

Page 3: ...oot over the plunger until the boot butts against the connector See Figure 5 Detail C 9 Remove the connector assembly from the cable holder The assembly procedure for 900 mm bare buffered fiber is now complete If connecting connectors inspect the ferrule end face for cleanliness using 200 Microscope Kit 1754767 1 includes 2 5 mm adapter cap 5 2 250 mm Coated Fiber Kit Components Required Discard O...

Page 4: ...om the contact with the internal fiber during the crimping operation 3 Squeeze the tool handles of the hand tool until the ratchet releases Allow the handles to open fully Slowly close the handles until you hear three clicks from the ratchet 4 With the connector assembly in the cable holder position the ferrule protective cover in the upper cavity of the front die and the plunger in the upper cavi...

Page 5: ...f Strip Hold Strip Tool at 45 _ Angle Approx to Fiber Strip Tool Detail C Buffer 900 m m Bare Fiber or Fiber 250 mm Coated Fiber Tip of Buffer 900 mm Bare Fiber or Fiber 250 mm Coated Fiber Against End of Channel Mark Buffer or Fiber at Cross Slots Cable Holder Assembly Detail B Figure 3 Cleaving Detail A Detail B Detail C Stripped Fiber in Slot End of Buffer at 8 mm Marking Slide Fiber Slide Forw...

Page 6: ...End of Fiber Even with Front of Arm of Cable Holder Ferrule in Upper Cavity of Front Die and Pointing in Direction of Arrow Plunger in Upper Cavity of Rear Die Detail A Figure 5 Crimping Tip in Channel Disk Flat Against Wall of Cavity Bare Buffer Boot Over Plunger and Against Connector Detail C Detail B Plunger in First Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule Pointing in Direction of Arrow Shoulder of Pl...

Page 7: ...to the buffer and using the crimp eyelet fold the strength members back over the jacket Continue sliding the crimp eyelet over the jacket until the strength members appear at the front of the crimp eyelet See Figure 7 Detail A 8 Slide the inner eyelet non flanged end first onto the buffer Push the inner eyelet under the strength members until the inner eyelet is flush with the front of the crimp e...

Page 8: ...he direction of the arrows must be observed Refer to Figure 9 Detail C and Figure 10 Detail A 5 Gently push the buffer toward the connector to make sure that the fiber is still bottomed then slowly squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet releases Allow the handles to open fully and remove the connector assembly from the dies 6 Position the plunger of the connector assembly in the first...

Page 9: ...ng Tip of Jacket Against End of Channel Mark Jacket at Cross Slots Detail B Connector in Holder with Ferrule Facing Outward Cable Holder Assembly Inner Eyelet Under Strength Members Strength Members Folded Over Jacket Detail A Small Diameter End of Crimp Eyelet Detail B Figure 7 Preparing the Cable Detail D Strip Buffer in Sections to First Mark Direction of Strip Hold Strip Tool at 45_ Angle Appr...

Page 10: ...n Channel Disk Flat Against Wall of Cavity Ferrule in Upper Cavity of Front Die and Pointing in Direction of Arrow Detail C Figure 9 Crimping Plunger in Upper Cavity of Rear Die Detail A Detail B Fiber Bottomed in Plunger of Connector Assembly Bend Formed to Hold End of Fiber in Place Ferrule Facing Outward Buffer Held in Cable Clamp Cleaved End of Fiber Even with Front of Arm of Cable Holder ...

Page 11: ...igure 10 Crimping For 2 0 to 2 4 mm Jacketed Cable Black Tubing Detail A Large Diameter End of Crimp Eyelet in Last Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule Pointing in Direction of Arrow Small Diameter End of Crimp Eyelet in Middle Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule Pointing in Direction of Arrow Strain Relief Over Plunger and Against Connector Detail C Detail B Figure 11 Crimping ...

Page 12: ...l See Figure 12 Detail D Also place a mark on the buffer at the end of the channel Remove the fiber from the channel 8 Using the strip tool strip the 250 m m fiber coating and buffer back to the first mark It is recommended holding the tool at an angle to the fiber and stripping the coating in three sections See Figure 12 Detail E Clean the fiber with an alcohol fiber wipe to remove the fiber coat...

Page 13: ...of the cavity If the plunger is not positioned correctly it will be crushed when the tool is actuated See Figure 15 Detail A The arrows marked on the front die indicate the direction that the ferrule protective cover must be pointing when the connector is positioned in that cavity For proper placement and to avoid damage to the fiber the direction of the arrows must be observed Refer to Figure 15 ...

Page 14: ...paring the Fiber Strip Tool Inner Eyelet Clear Tubing Detail D Connector Assembly in Holder with Ferrule Facing Outward Tip of Buffer Tube Break Out Fiber or Fiber Easy Strip or Semi Tight Against End of Channel Mark Fiber at Cross Slots Mark Buffer Tube at End of Channel Detail A Detail B Detail C Stripped Fiber in Slot End of Buffer at 8 mm Marking Slide Fiber Slide Forward Slide Carriage Forwar...

Page 15: ...ace Cleaved End of Fiber Even with Front of Arm of Cable Holder Tip in Channel Disk Flat Against Wall of Cavity Ferrule in Upper Cavity of Front Die and Pointing in Direction of Arrow Detail A Figure 15 Crimping Figure 15 Crimping Plunger in Upper Cavity of Rear Die Detail C Detail B Plunger in First Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule Pointing in Direction of Arrow Shoulder of Plunger Against Edge o...

Page 16: ...f Arrow Small Diameter End of Crimp Eyelet in Middle Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule Pointing in Direction of Arrow Strain Relief Over Plunger and Against Connector Detail C Detail B 6 REVISION SUMMARY Revisions to this instruction sheet include Updated document to corporate requirements DANGER Never View Active Fiber Signals Rebranded to CommScope ...

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