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)
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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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2
3
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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
10a
12
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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Cable Gri
p
Cab
b. Carefully insert the cleaved fiber into the
rear of the connector until the red glow of
the wedge clip dims. The mark placed at
11.5 mm in step 5 should be very close to
the edge of the connector.
11.5 mm
Mark
1 2
12
10b
HOLD
1 sec
VFL 101
c. Place the cable into the assembly tool cable
grip as shown. Form a slight bend in the
cable that will maintain tension on the
connection.
NOTE: Be certain the fiber bend does not
exceed the top of the wedge clip.
d. To secure the connection, be certain the
position 1 indicator is still dim, then release
the wedge clip by squeezing both sides until
it dislocates from the connector body. A
click will be heard.
Remove the VFL 101 from the connector
and replace both dust caps.
11. Remove the cable from the assembly tool cable
grip long enough to slide the boot past the
grip. Straighten the cable and return it to the
cable grip.
12. Place the two Kevlar strand bundles into the
grips on each side of the assembly tool. Tug the
strands lightly to ensure they are taught while
ensuring the buffered fiber is not bent.
13. Grip the strands on both sides of the tool to
maintain tension. Screw the boot onto the
back of the connector to fix the strands firmly.
10c
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10d
1 2
Loop Cable
Loop Cabl
Cable Grip
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14. Remove the connector from the assembly tool,
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then remove the wedge clip by squeezing the
sides and rolling it off the connector.
Fiber Optics Termination Kit • User Guide (Continued)
15. Trim excess strands using the Kevlar scissors.
16. Remove the cable clamp to complete the
termination.
17. Clean the work surface and properly dispose of
all scrap material.
Reuseable Connectors
The connectors can be used a second time. Replace the dust cover, then orient the wedge
clip so the position 1 indicator is towards the dust cover. Place the wedge clip back on by
reversing step 14. Squeeze the wedge down onto the connector until two distinct clicks
are heard. Unscrew the boot and pull it from the connector. The optic cable should easily
slide out and the connector is ready for a second use.
Accessories
Description Part Number
QLC SM/10, Singlemode, (Qty. 10) 101‑017‑01
QLC MM/10, Multimode, (Qty. 10) 101‑018‑01
SM P/2K, plenum, 2 km (6,562 feet) spool 22‑223‑02
OM4 MM P/2K, plenum, 2 km (6,562 feet) spool 22‑225‑02
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Included Parts
Description Part Number
Visual Fault Locator (VFL 101)
Cleaver with case
Fiber Stripper
Strip/Cleave Length Template
Cable Clamp
Cable Grip Assembly Tool
Kevlar Scissors
Fiber Preparation Fluid
Lint‑free Cloth Wipes
Marker Pen
Carrying Case
Fiber Optics Termination Kit User Guide
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