Extron Electronics Fiber Optic Termination Kit User Manual
Fiber Optic Termination Kit • User Guide
This guide provides instructions for the Extron Fiber Optic Termination Kit. The kit contains
the necessary tools required for an experienced technician to properly terminate LC single
or multimode 2 mm fiber optic cable.
NOTE: Visit the fiber optic termination kit page at www.extron.com for an interactive
video describing how to terminate an LC connector using this kit.
The following items are included in this kit:
HOLD
1 sec
VFL 101
Visual Fault Locator
Fiber Preparation
Fluid
Fiber Stripper
(VFL)
Marker Pen
Kevlar® Scissors
WARNING: To prevent eye damage, always wear eye protection when handling
optical fibers. Do not touch the glass fiber. Dispose of cut or cleaved ends
properly.
To Terminate a Fiber Cable
1. Lay the required tools and components out on a
clean work surface. Begin by placing the cable
clamp about 10 inches from the end of the cable.
This will prevent the inner cable from being pulled
out as the cable is stripped.
Lint-free Cloth Wipes
Installation
Instructions
Cleaver w/
Case
Cable Grip
Assembly Tool
Extron
®
Fiber Optic Strip/Cleave Length
Mark Cable
Boot
Buffer
Extron Electronics
11.5 mm
Anaheim, CA
(LC)
www.extron.com 68-2049-01 A
Glass Fiber
Core
2mm and 3mm Fiber Cable
Kevlar Strans
Strip 70 mm
Strip 40 mm
Cleave/Strip
Gauge
Jacket
Buffer
Cable Clamp
2. Slide the appropriate size boot onto the
cable with the threads toward the end to be
terminated.
3. Set a connector with wedge clip into the
assembly tool.
NOTE: The wedge clip is engaged at shipment.
If it has become dislodged, squeeze the
top and bottom ensuring the wedge clip is
inserted into the connector body. A click
will be heard.
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Fiber Optics Termination Kit • User Guide (Continued)
Boot
Strip 35 mm
(Buffer)
Strip 65 mm
(Outer Jacket)
11.5 mm
(LC)
Buffer
Mark Cable
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4. Measure, mark, and strip the outer cable.
a. With the included strip gauge, measure and
mark the cable outer jacket 65 mm from the
end.
b. Using the first (top) position of the stripper,
remove the outer jacket to expose the
buffer.
c. Strip and peel back the Kevlar
strands and wind them into
two equal bundles.
5. Again using the
included strip
gauge, place a mark on the buffer
35 mm from the end. Place a
second mark 11.5 mm further back.
6. Using the second (middle) position of the stripper, remove 35 mm of buffer. To avoid
stretching the cable or breaking the optic fiber, carefully remove the buffer 10 mm at a
time.
7. Using the third (inner) position of the stripper, strip the same length (35 mm) of fiber a
second time to remove the thin acrylic coating around the fiber core.
8. Gently flex the glass fiber core. If it has been
damaged during stripping, it may break. If
it flexes and returns, clean the acrylic coating
remnants from the stripped fiber. Use a lint‑free
cloth wipe lightly soaked with fiber preparation
fluid.
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9. Set the stripped fiber onto the
cleaver with the edge of the buffer
at the 10.5 mm position. See the
cleaving instructions in the included
“Fiber Cleaver User Guide” and
cleave the fiber.
10.5 mm Position
10. Use the included Visual Fault Locator (VFL 101)
as an aid to determine when the cleaved fiber is
properly seated in the connector.
a. Remove the dust caps from the VFL 101 and
connector, then insert the connector and
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HOLD
1 sec
VFL 101
cable tool. Turn the VFL 101 on. Position 1
of the wedge clip will glow (or blink) red.
WARNING: Do not look directly into the VFL light.
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