3M 2600 User Manual
Instructions
FibrlokTM 2600 Series
Multi-Fiber Optical Splice
Issue 2, May 1993
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Contents:
1.0 General.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Preparation Kit .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Cable Preparation ......................................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Ribbon Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 Ribbon Holder Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 6
6.0 Cleaver Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 7
7.0 Visual Inspection of the Cleave..................................................................................................................... 9
8.0 Fiber Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 10
9.0 Applying the Pre-load.................................................................................................................................... 11
10.0 Splice Actuation............................................................................................................................................. 12
11.0 Multi-Fiber Stripper Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 13
12.0 Helpful Hints .................................................................................................................................................. 15
13.0 Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................... 16
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.50"
(1.27
cm)
.265"
(.673
cm)
1.50"
(3.81
cm)
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1.0 General
The FibrlokTM 2600 Series Multi-Fiber Optical Splicing System
provides permanent mechanical splices for single-mode or
multimode optical fibers with a nominal cladding diameter of 125
m.
The Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Optical Splicing System can be used with
either fiber optic ribbon cable or individual 250 m coated fibers
which have been organized into a ribbon structure (i.e.
"ribbonized"). For additional information concerning the use of
250 m fiber, refer to the FibrlokTM 2670 Multi-Fiber Ribbon
Construction Tool instruction bulletin.
1.01 Five color-coded splices are available to splice 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12
fibers:
Product Number Fiber Count Color Code
2604 4 Red
2606 6 Green
2608 8 Blue
2610 10 Gray
2612 12 Yellow
2.0 Preparation Kit
FibrlokTM Multi-Fiber Optical Splice Preparation Kit
(B)
(C)
(G)
(F)
(I)
(E)
(K)
(D)
(J)
2.01 Preparation Kit Components:
Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Optical Splice Actuator Tool (A)
Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Magnifying Lens Assembly (B)
Multi-Fiber Pen Light Assembly (C)
Multi-Fiber Stripper Handle Assembly (D)
Multi-Fiber Stripper Wall Plug Transformer (E)
Multi-Fiber Stripper Tube Guides (F)
Fibrlok Fiber Viewer Assembly (G)
Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Cleaver Spacer Gauge (H)
Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Holder Assembly (I)
Lint Free Wiping Cloths (J)
Alcohol Bottle (K)
Note: A compartment under the lint free wipes
is available for storing extra AAA
penlight
(A)
(H)
2.02 Additional Tools and Materials Required:
Alcoa-Fujikura Model CT-03, CT-04, CT-04B, or CT-07
Cleaver
ScotchcastTM 4415 Service Wire Cleaning Kit
Cable Sheath Removal Tools
Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol
Note: Sumitomo Model FC-4 Cleaver may be used
instead of the Alcoa-Fujikura Cleaver. The
2651-A Fiber Viewer must be used with this
cleaver .
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3.0 Cable Preparation
3.01 Remove sheath from the end of the cable per case instructions. A minimum of 8 ft. (2.4 m) is typically
required.
3.02 Clean gel from the ribbons with cleaning pads in the 3M brand 4415 Service Wire Cleaning Kit. Wipe ribbon
dry with towels provided in the kit.
Note: Carefully follow safety, health, and disposal information on cleaning pad label or Material Safety
Data Sheet.
3.03 Install breakout kit if required per company practice.
3.04 Secure cable to the splice case or distribution panel housing.
4.0 Ribbon Preparation
4.01 Ribbon is constructed in four different ways: bonded, ribbonized, encapsulated, and Adhesive Sandwich
Ribbon. It is important to identify the type of construction so that the proper tube guide and ribbon holder can
be selected.
Bonded construction has a thin layer of material
that holds the fibers together. Examples are AT&T
XAR Accuribbon 12 fiber and Alcatel 12 fiber
Uniribbon.
Ribbonized construction is performed in the field
using individual fibers and adhesive tape.
Encapsulated construction has a thick layer of
material all around the fibers. Examples are NTT 2,
4, and 8 fiber ribbon.
Adhesive Sandwich Ribbon construction is used
only in AT&T 12 fiber ASR ribbon. It has a polyester
tape construction that is wider than the fibers.
4.02 Select the proper size tube guide from the chart.
3M Part # Construction Color
2634 12 fiber bonded or ribbonized Light Yellow
2635 12 fiber AT&T ASR White
2637 10 fiber bonded or ribbonized Light Gray
2639 8 fiber bonded or ribbonized Light Blue
2640 8 fiber encapsulated Dark Blue
2641 6 fiber bonded or ribbonized Light Green
2645 4 fiber bonded or ribbonized Light Red (Pink)
2646 4 fiber encapsulated Dark Red
4.03 Install the tube guide into the stripper handle.
Note: If necessary, remove the tube lock with the removal tool.
Pull the tube guide out with your fingers.
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