OptiMo
OR-71601671
®
LC, SC and ST Compatible Connectors
Installation Instructions
OptiMo®Connector
Installation Instructions
OptiMo implies the OptiMo Multimode (50 µm & 62.5 µm) and Singlemode connectors
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Table of contents
About this guide iv
Safety precautions v
Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit 1
Installation on jacketed fiber 33
Cleaning procedures 64
Fiber Preparation Guide ANNEX
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About this guide
This guide contains assembly procedures for the OptiMo®Connector.
Before starting an installation, check to make sure that you have the required tools and materials outlined at the
start of the procedure.
Review each procedure to familiarize yourself with the graphic symbols and the actions required.
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Safety precautions
CAUTION:
• When installed on a live system, invisible laser radiation may be present.
Do not stare into connector endface or view directly with optical instruments.
• Wear safety glasses when working with optical fiber.
• Dispose of all scrap fiber in the waste bottle to avoid getting fiber slivers.
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Connector components
LC
SC
ST
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dust cap
connector body
Release wire
release wire
dust cap
connector body
front dust cap
disposable tool
connector body
rear dust cap
dust cap
disposable tool
900 µm strain relief boot
dust cap
Cord adapter
crimp sleeves
3.0 mm
2.4 mm
Accessories
crimp sleeves
2.4 mm
3.0 mm
rear housing
2.0 mm
3.0 mm
crimp sleeves
strain relief boots
strain relief boots
22 mmmm
33 mmmm
strain relief boots
900 µm
jacketed
900 µm
jacketed
2.0 mm
3.0 mm
Connector installation tools
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OptiMo
®
LC, SC and ST Compatible Connectors
Installation Instructions
multihead adapter
table top base
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universal installation tool
tool clamp
fiber cleaver
installation manual
universal stripper
scissors
ink marker
alcohol wipes
tweezers
crimping tool
microscope
fiber waste bottle
Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Open the bag and select the parts required for installation on 900 µm buffered fiber.
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(Connector body and 900 µm strain relief boot.)
LC
connector body
900 µm strain relief boot
SC ST
connector body
900 µm strain relief boot
connector body with dust caps
rear housing
900 µm strain relief boot
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
a Install the installation tool on the C clamp as shown, then clamp to the table. The table top base can be
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used as an alternative.
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
b Install the multihead adapter on the tool in the appropriate position as illustrated below.
2
LC position SC position ST position
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Load the connector body into the installation tool, with the release wire up.
3
LC
Leave dust cap on. Leave dust cap on.
Release wire
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SC ST
By pushing the housing into the
receptacle and turning 1/4 turn
clockwise, locking it in place.
Leave dust caps on.
Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
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LC
Slide the boot down the fiber, narrow
end first, until it is out of the way.
SC ST
Slide the boot down the fiber, narrow
end first, until it is out of the way.
Slide the 900 µm strain relief boot onto
the rear housing until it locks in place.
(Holding the boot on it’s smaller end will
ease insertion.) Slide the rear housing
with boot down the fiber, narrow end
first, until it is out of the way.
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Installation: stripping 900 µm tight buffered fiber (if using loose tube with breakout kit, skip to step 11)
Strip approximately 40 mm of the 900 µm buffered fiber as shown below. Be sure to strip fiber in small
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(5 mm) sections to avoid breaking it. Buffer end should be clean and square.
If unfamiliar with stripping optical fiber, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber.
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Make sure the fiber optic stripper tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step.
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Use of a tool that is not in proper operating condition could cause the fiber to break.
900 µm "V" opening
250 µm "V" opening
Fiber waste
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Step 1. (Fig. 1) Insert fiber into Step 2. (Fig. 2) Close the tool Step 3. (Fig. 3) Draw the tool along the fiber
250 µm "V" opening of the tool. squarely around the fiber. using thumb pressure while keeping the tool
perpendicular to the fiber.
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Installation: stripping 900 µm tight buffered fiber (if using loose tube with breakout kit, skip to step 11)
Strip approximately 40 mm of the 900 µm buffered fiber. Be sure to strip fiber in small (5 mm) sections to
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avoid breaking it. Buffer end should be clean and square. After stripping, measure and mark the buffer
from its end as illustrated below.
If unfamiliar with stripping optical fiber, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber.
*
LC
15 mm
SC
11 mm
ST
9 mm
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Fiber waste
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Carefully clean the bare fiber with a folded alcohol wipe or alcohol soaked lint-free paper. Use two or
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three passes. Avoid touching the bare fiber, or laying it down on the table, after it has been cleaned.
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Pre-Set Cleaver Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber (if using an adjustable cleaver, skip to step 8b)
a Cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure to read and understand the procedure
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included with your cleaver that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to
attempting this step. (The procedure can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at
http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
*
required to score the fiber. The fiber buffer must rest against the stop.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
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-0.0
*
Fiber waste
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Adjustable Cleaver Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber
b Cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure to read and understand the procedure
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included with your cleaver that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to
attempting this step. (The procedure can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at
http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
*
*
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If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
required to score the fiber. The fiber buffer must be set to produce a 7 mm bare fiber length.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
+0.5
-0.0
Fiber waste
+0.5
-0.0
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure to read and understand the operating
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instructions included with the cleaver. Using tweezers, discard waste fiber into the proper waste container.
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
*
required to score the fiber. The fiber buffer must rest against the stop.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
+0.5
-0.0
*
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Fiber waste
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Use the microscope to check the quality of the cleave. Pointing the microscope at a white surface will
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provide a brighter image.
Note: If the Ortronics®Precision Cleave Tool (OR-60300189) is used, cleave inspection with a microscope is not required.
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Turn microscope over and place fiber on stage.
1
1
Make sure fiber position is as illustrated.
2
2
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Close stage and check fiber. It is recommended to rotate the fiber 900-180
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3
Note: Batteries are not required.
0
to verify from different angles.
Unacceptable cleaves
Acceptable cleave
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If the cleave is unacceptable, then the fiber must be re-prepared starting from step 5. If fiber or fiber endface
appear dirty clean it as in step 6.
Once this step is successfully completed, proceed to step 11
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Installation: stripping 900 µm loose tube fiber with breakout kit(if using tight buffered, go to step 5)
Strip the 900 µm tube as shown below such that the distance from the end of the tube to the end of the
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250 µm "V" opening
fiber is approximately 40 mm. Tube end should be clean and square.
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber.
*
Make sure the fiber optic stripper tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step.
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Use of a tool that is not in proper operating condition could cause the fiber to break.
900 µm "V" opening
Fiber waste
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Step 1. (Fig. 1) Insert fiber into Step 2. (Fig. 2) Close the tool Step 3. (Fig. 3) Draw the tool along the fiber
900 µm "V" opening of the tool. squarely around the fiber. using thumb pressure while keeping the tool
perpendicular to the fiber.
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Installation: stripping 900 µm loose tube fiber with breakout kit
Using your fingers, carefully grip the end of the 250 µm coated fiber as shown, and gently push the fiber
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back into the tube as far as it will go without bending.
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Tube
250 µm coated fiber
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Installation: stripping 900 µm loose tube fiber with breakout kit
Position the fiber stripper at the end of the tube, and proceed to remove the 250 µm coating in one even
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stripping motion as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below. 250 µm coating end should be clean and square.
Using your fingers, carefully grip the bare fiber close to the 250 µm coating as shown in Fig. 3 below, and
gently push the fiber back into the tube as far as it will go. The 250 µm coating must always be visible
when the fiber is lightly pushed into the tube. There must be 0.50 mm–1.50 mm of 250 µm coating
extending beyond the tube as shown in Fig. 4 below.
250 µm coating
tube
fiber
Fig. 3
Fiber waste
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step 1. (Fig. 1) Insert fiber into the Step 2. (Fig. 2) Draw the tool along the
250 µm "V" opening of the tool fiber using thumb pressure while keeping
(shown in previous page). Close the tool perpendicular to the fiber.
the tool squarely around the fiber.
Fig. 4
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Installation: marking the 900 µm loose tube fiber with breakout kit
Place a mark 15 mm from the end of the tube, as shown below.
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Tube
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Mark
250 µm coating
15 mm
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Installation: cleaning 900 µm loose tube fiber with breakout kit
Carefully clean the bare fiber with a folded alcohol wipe or alcohol soaked lint-free paper. Use two or
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three passes. Use care not to remove the mark on the tube in the process. Avoid touching the bare fiber,
or laying it down on the table, after it has been cleaned.
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Pre-Set Cleaver Installation on 900 µm loose tube fiber(if using an adjustable cleaver, skip to step 16b)
a Cleave the fiber 7.0 mm–7.5 mm from the end of the 250 µm coating (not from the end of the tube).
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Be sure to read and understand the procedure included with your cleaver that is provided with
your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to attempting this step. (The procedure can be
downloaded from the Ortronics web site at
http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
*
required to score the fiber. The 250 µm coating must rest against the stop.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
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After cleaving, there must still be 0.50 mm–1.50 mm of 250 µm coating extending beyond the tube as shown. If required,
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using your fingers, carefully grip the bare fiber close to the 250 µm coating as shown in Fig. 3 of step 13, and gently push
the fiber back into the tube as far as it will go. The 250 µm coating must always be visible when the fiber is lightly pushed
into the tube.
+0.5
-0.0
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Fiber waste
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Adjustable Cleaver Installation on 900 µm loose tube fiber
b Cleave the fiber 7.0 mm–7.5 mm from the end of the 250 µm coating (not from the end of the tube). Be
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sure to read and understand the procedure included with your cleaver that is provided with your
Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to attempting this step. (The procedure can be downloaded from
the Ortronics web site at http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
*
*
*
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If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
required to score the fiber. The 250 µm coating must be set to produce a 7 mm bare fiber length.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
After cleaving, there must still be 0.50 mm–1.50 mm of 250 µm coating extending beyond the tube as shown. If
required, using your fingers, carefully grip the bare fiber close to the 250 µm coating as shown in Fig. 3 of step 13,
and gently push the fiber back into the tube as far as it will go. The 250 µm coating must always be visible when the
fiber is lightly pushed into the tube.
Fiber waste
+0.5
-0.0
+0.5
-0.0
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Installation: cleave inspection of 900 µm loose tube fiber
Use the microscope to check the quality of the
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cleave. Pointing the microscope at a white
surface will provide a brighter image. If the
cleave is unacceptable, then the fiber must be
re-prepared starting from step 11. If fiber or
fiber end-face appears dirty, reclean fiber as in
step 15.
1
Turn microscope over and place fiber on stage.
2
Make sure fiber position is as illustrated.
3
Close stage and check fiber.
4
Slowly adjust focus knob until fiber profile is clear.
5
It is recommended to rotate the fiber 90˚ - 180˚ to
verify different angles
Note: Batteries are not required.
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If the Ortronics®Precision Cleave Tool
(OR-60300189) is used, cleave inspection
with a microscope is not required.
3
1
2
Unacceptable cleaves
Acceptable cleave
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Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Break dust cap from the disposable tool. Discard.
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Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Carefully insert the bare fiber into the stem of the connector until you feel the end of the fiber touch the
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fiber stub inside the connector. Gently rotating the fiber between your thumb and forefinger may ease
insertion. DO NOT rotate or remove the fiber once fully inserted into the connector. When fully inserted,
the pen mark on the buffer should be near the edge of the connector stem. Clamp the fiber into the
installation tool clamp as shown in Fig. 1. In order to ensure that the fiber end face being installed
maintains contact with the fiber end face inside the connector during subsequent handling, there MUST
BE a bow of approximately 15 mm–20 mm (0.6 in.–0.75 in.) as illustrated.
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Pen mark
Installation Tool
Fiber Clamp
15 mm–20 mm
(0.6 in.–0.75 in.)
Figure 1
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Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Depress the installation tool plunger. Ensure it hooks the release wire, then slowly release the plunger.
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Discard the release wire.
Release wire
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
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LC SC
Break dust cap from disposable tool and
discard it.
Break dust cap from disposable tool and
discard it.
ST
Remove rear dust cap from connector
body. Discard.
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Installation on 900 µm tight buffered fiber or loose tube with breakout kit
Carefully insert the bare fiber into the stem of the connector until you feel the end of the fiber touch the
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fiber stub inside the connector. Gently rotating the fiber between your thumb and forefinger may ease
insertion. DO NOT rotate or remove the fiber once fully inserted into the connector. When fully inserted,
the pen mark on the buffer should be near the edge of the connector stem. Clamp the fiber into the
installation tool clamp as shown in Fig. 1. In order to ensure that the fiber end face being installed
maintains contact with the fiber end face inside the connector during subsequent handling, there MUST
BE a bow of approximately 15 mm–20 mm (0.6 in.–0.75 in.) as illustrated.
Pen mark
Installation Tool
Fiber Clamp
15 mm–20 mm
(0.6 in.–0.75 in.)
Figure 1
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Carefully insert the bare fiber into the stem of the connector until you feel the fibers
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make contact. Gently twisting the fiber may ease insertion. Do not twist or remove
the fiber once it is fully inserted. When fully inserted, the pen mark on the buffer
should be near the edge of the stem of the connector. Clamp the fiber into the clamp
of the installation tool. There must be a bow of approximately 15mm-20mm (0.6in-
0.75in) as illustrated in the fiber in order to maintain a contact between the end faces
of the fibers.
LC SC ST
Pen mark
clamp
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Pen mark
Pen mark
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Depress the installation tool plunger. Ensure it hooks the release wire, then slowly release the plunger.
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LC SC
Release wire
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Release wire Release wire
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
Unclamp the fiber. Carefully remove the connector from the installation tool. Hold the crimping tool
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horizontally and close it partially. Load the connector into the first and smallest die (.068 hex) of the
crimping tool as shown with the disposable tool tab pointing at the crimping tool handle. The smallest
diameter hex face is against the disposable tool tab. Crimp firmly until tool release latch opens.
Make sure that the crimp tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step. Also make sure that the tool is set to the
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settings shown in the Technical Bulletin—OptiMo®Field Installable Connectors document that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit.
(The document can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
LC SC ST
Buffer crimp area
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Buffer crimp area
Buffer crimp area
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
a
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LC SC ST
Remove disposable tool and discard it.
Holding the boot by its collar, align the anti
snag with the latch of the LC connector,
slide it onto the rear of the connector until
its step reaches the connector body. The
installation is now completed.
Be sure to clean the connector as described
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in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before
using the connector.
Grab the disposable tool as shown. Pull
until a click is heard. Remove the tool and
discard it.
Align and press the rear housing with boot
into the front housing until a click is heard.
The installation is now complete.
Be sure to clean the connector as described
*
in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before
using the connector.
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SC
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Installation on 900 µm buffered fiber
b Holding the boot by its collar, slide it onto the rear of the connector until its step reaches the
connector body. The installation is now completed.
Be sure to clean the connector as described in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before using the connector
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(See page 64).
SC only
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Notes
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Installation on jacketed fiber
1
LC
Open the connector bag and the accessories
bag. Select the appropriate parts required for
installation on 2.0mm or 3.0mm jacketed
fiber. (Connector body, crimp sleeve and
strain relief boot)
connector body
Accessories
2.0 mm
3.0 mm
crimp sleeves
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22 mm mm
33 mm mm
strain relief boots
2.0 mm
3.0 mm
SC
1a) Before you start an installation on jacketed
fiber, you need to determine the installation
method (there are two) and the parts you are
going to need. You simply have to determine the
outer diameter of the cable jacket you are
installing the connector on.
connector body
2.4 mm
3mm strain relief boots
Cord adapter
3.0 mm
crimp sleeves
ST
Open Open the bag of materials and take out the
connector body and the rear housing. In order to
select the crimp sleeve, you need to first
determine the outer diameter of the cable jacket
you are installing. The appropriate crimp sleeve
for a cord, size from 2.0 mm to 2.4 mm is the 2.4
mm sleeve. For a cord size from 2.5 mm to
3.0 mm, use the 3.0 mm crimp sleeve.
connector body
crimp sleeves
3.0 mm
2.4 mm
rear housing
3mm strain relief boots
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Installation on jacketed fiber
a Install the installation tool on the C clamp as shown, then clamp to the table. The table top base can be
2
used as an alternative.
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Installation on jacketed fiber
b Install the multihead adapter on the tool in the appropriate position as illustrated below.
2
LC position SC position ST position
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Load the connector body into the installation tool, with the release wire up.
3
LC
Leave dust cap on.
Release wire
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SC
Leave dust cap on.
ST
By pushing the housing into the
receptacle and turning 1/4 turn
clockwise, locking it in place.
Leave dust caps on.
Installation on jacketed fiber
4
LC
Slide the boot down the fiber, narrow
end first, until it is out of the way.
SC
Slide the boot down the fiber, narrow
end first, until it is out of the way.
ST
Slide the strain relief boot onto the rear
housing until it locks in place. (Holding
the boot on its smaller end will ease
insertion.) Slide the rear housing with
boot, narrow end first.
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Using the universal stripper as shown cut squarely and remove 50 mm of the outer jacket from the end of
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the cord. The jacket must be cut cleanly and square.
Fiber waste
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Insert the crimp sleeve down the fiber approx. 30 mm from the edge of the jacket, hold the Kevlar with
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the crimp sleeve.
LC
SC
ST
3 mm
2 mm
3 mm
2.4 mm
3 mm
2.4 mm
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LC
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Make sure all the slack fiber is pushed back inside the jacket. First mark the buffer at the end of the
jacket. Then mark it again at 16 mm.
LC
16 mm
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SC
Installation on jacketed fiber
a For 2.0 mm to smaller than 2.4 mm cord
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Make sure all the slack fiber is pushed back inside the
jacket. First mark the buffer at the end of the jacket.
Mark it again at 6 mm and 17 mm.
6 mm
17 mm
b For 2.4 mm to 3.0 mm cord
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Make sure all the slack fiber is pushed back inside the
jacket. Insert the cord adapter as shown. First mark
the buffer at the end of the cord adapter. Mark it again
at 4 mm and 15 mm.
SC
4 mm
15 mm
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ST
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Make sure all the slack fiber is pushed back inside the jacket. First mark the buffer at the end of the
jacket. Then mark it again at 11 mm.
ST
11 mm
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Hold the fiber on the exposed buffer section. Strip the fiber to the mark. Be
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sure to strip the buffer from the fiber in small (5 mm) sections to avoid breaking
the fiber.
LC
SC
For 2.0 mm to smaller than 2.4 mm cord
16 mm
For 2.4 mm to 3.0 mm cord
If unfamiliar with stripping optical fiber, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber.
17 mm
15 mm
ST
*
11 mm
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Carefully clean the bare fiber with a folded alcohol wipe or alcohol soaked lint-free paper. Use two or
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three passes. Avoid touching the bare fiber, or laying it down on the table, after it has been cleaned.
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Pre-Set Cleaver Installation on jacketed fiber
a Cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure to read and understand the procedure
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included with your cleaver that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to
attempting this step. (The procedure can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at
http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
*
required to score the fiber. The fiber buffer must rest against the stop.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
+0.5
-0.0
*
Fiber waste
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Adjustable Cleaver Installation on jacketed fiber
b Cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure to read and understand the procedure
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included with your cleaver that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit prior to
attempting this step. (The procedure can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at
http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is
*
required to score the fiber. The fiber buffer must be set to produce a 7 mm bare fiber length.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
+0.5
-0.0
*
+0.5
-0.0
Fiber waste
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Installation on jacketed fiber using preset cleaver
Press the buffer into place on the cleaver, and cleave the fiber 7 mm from the end of the buffer. Be sure
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to read and understand the operating instructions included with the cleaver. Using tweezers, discard
waste fiber into the proper waste container.
If unfamiliar with cleaving, it is advised to practice using a spare piece of fiber. Generally, a light touch is all that is required to
*
score the fiber. The fiber buffer must rest against the stop.
Alternative cleavers which produce a 7 mm bare fiber length may be used.
*
+0.5
-0.0
Fiber waste
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Use the microscope to check the quality of the cleave. Pointing the microscope at a white surface will
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provide a brighter image.
Note: If the Ortronics®Precision Cleave Tool (OR-60300189) is used, cleave inspection with a microscope is not required.
*
1
Turn microscope over and place fiber on stage.
1
2
Make sure fiber position is as illustrated.
2
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Close stage and check fiber. It is recommended to rotate the fiber 900-180
3
3
Note: Batteries are not required.
*
If the cleave is unacceptable, then the fiber must be re-prepared starting from step 5. If fiber or fiber endface appear
dirty, clean it as in step 11.
0
to verify from different angles.
Unacceptable cleaves
Acceptable cleave
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Installation on jacketed fiber
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LC SC
Break dust cap from disposable tool and
discard it.
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Break dust cap from disposable tool and
discard it.
ST
Remove rear dust cap from connector
body. Discard.
Max. 1mm
Installation on jacketed fiber
Carefully insert the bare fiber into the stem of the connector until you feel the fibers
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make contact. Gently twisting the fiber may ease insertion. Do not twist or remove the
fiber once it is fully inserted. When fully inserted, the pen mark on the buffer should
be near the edge of the stem of the connector. Clamp the fiber into the clamp of the
installation tool. Must be a bow of approximately 15mm-20mm to maintain a contact
between the end faces of the fibers.
LC SC
ST
Max. 2 mm
Pen mark
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Depress the installation tool plunger. Ensure it hooks the release wire, then slowly release the plunger.
17
LC
Release wire Release wire
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ST
Release wire
LC
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Unclamp the cord. Carefully remove the connector from the installation tool. Hold the crimping tool
vertically and rest the crimping tool against the disposable tool tab to ensure it is aligned properly. The
disposable tool must be rotated in order for it’s tab to be pointing at the crimp tool handle. Using the first
and smallesr die (,068 hex) on the crimping tool, strongly crimp the stem on the buffer at the “buffer
crimp area”, making sure neither the jacket nor any aramid yarn is in the way. The smallest diameter hex
face is against the disposable tool tab.
Make sure that the crimp tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step. Also make sure that the tool is set to the
settings shown in the Technical Bulletin—OptiMo®Field Installable Connectors document that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit.
(The document can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
Buffer crimp area
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Remove disposable tool and discard it. Gently pull the Kevlar towards the connector to make sure there is
no slack. Slide the crimp sleeve over the Kevlar. Spread the Kevlar evenly around the connector.
Carefully remove the connector from the installation tool. Ensure the crimp sleeve is against the rear of
the connector and strongly crimp the crimp sleeve using the middle die (.128 hex) of the crimping tool.
Now you can cut excess aramid yarn.
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Holding the boot by its collar, align the anti snag with the latch of the LC connector, slide it onto the rear
of the connector until its step reaches the connector body. The installation is now completed.
Be sure to clean the connector as described in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before using the connector (See page 64).
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Rest the crimping tool against the disposable tool tab to ensure it is aligned properly. The disposable tool
must be rotated in order for it’s tab to be pointing at the crimp tool handle. Using the first and smallest
die (.068 hex) on the crimping tool, strongly crimp the stem on the buffer at the “buffer crimp area”,
making sure neither the jacket nor any aramid yarn is in the way. The smallest diameter hex face is
against the disposable tool tab.
Make sure that the crimp tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step. Also make sure that the tool is set to the
settings shown in the Technical Bulletin—OptiMo®Field Installable Connectors document that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit.
(The document can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
Buffer crimp area
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Grab the disposable tool as shown. Pull in order to expose approximately 8 mm of the sliding part and
until a click is heard. During this operation, if you are using the cord adaptor, hold it carefully and
facilitate its mating with the sliding part. Remove the tool and discard it.
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Slide the crimp sleeve farther down the fiber to release the aramid yarn. Gently pull the aramid yarn
towards the connector to make sure there is no slack. Slide the crimp sleeve over the aramid yarn.
Spread the aramid yarn evenly around the connector. Carefully remove the connector from the
installation tool. Ensure the crimp sleeve is against the rear of the connector and strongly crimp the
crimp sleeve using the middle die (.128 hex) of the crimping tool. Now you can cut excess aramid yarn.
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Holding the boot on its ribbed section, slide it onto the rear of the connector until it snaps in place. The
installation is now complete.
Be sure to clean the connector as described in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before using the connector (See page 64).
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Disengage coupling nut by pushing and rotating the connector body 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to
unlock the connector from the installation tool. Rest the crimping tool against the connector body to
ensure it is aligned properly. Using the first and smallest die (.068 hex) on the crimping tool, crimp
strongly the stem on the buffer at the “buffer crimp area”, making sure neither the jacket nor any aramid
yarn is in the way. The smallest diameter hex face is against the rear of the connector.
Make sure that the crimp tool you are using is in proper operating condition before attempting this step. Also make sure that the tool is set to the
settings shown in the Technical Bulletin—OptiMo®Field Installable Connectors document that is provided with your Ortronics®Field Installation Kit.
(The document can be downloaded from the Ortronics web site at http://www.legrand.us/ortronics/technicalresources/instruction%20manuals.aspx)
Buffer crimp area
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Installation on jacketed fiber
Reinsert the connector in the installation tool and lock it in place. Turn the connector body housing 1/8
turn counterclockwise so the housing is resting as shown.
1
/8turn
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Slide the crimp sleeve farther down the fiber to release the aramid yarn. Gently cut the aramid yarn
ensuring that it reaches the end of the connector body. Spread the aramid yarn evenly around the stem
of the connector. Slide the crimp sleeve down the fiber toward the connector. Ensure the crimp sleeve is
against the retaining ring at the rear of the connector body and strongly crimp the crimp sleeve using the
middle die (.128 hex) of the crimping tool.
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Unclamp the cord. Align and press the rear housing with boot into the front housing until a click is heard.
Remove the connector from the installation tool. The installation is now complete.
Be sure to clean the connector as described in the “Cleaning Procedures” section before using the connector.
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Cleaning procedures
1. Wipe completely around the connector ferrule a few times with a lint-free alcohol soaked wipe. Then wipe
across the end of the ferrule.
2. Repeat step 1 with a dry wipe.
3. Blow compressed gas across the end of the ferrule (optional but recommended).
Do not allow ferrule to touch anything before inserting into coupling.
*
Preferred alcohol is ethanol but isopropyl alcohol may be used.
*
A dry cleaning tape system may also be used.
*
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Fiber Preparation Guide
OptiMo®LC Fiber Preparation Guide (for Multimode and Singlemode)
900 µm buffered fiber
NOT TO SCALE
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OptiMo LC Connector Installation Instructions
Jacketed fiber
Fiber Preparation Guide
OptiMo®SC Fiber Preparation Guide (for Multimode and Singlemode)
900 µm buffered fiber
Smaller than 2.4 mm cord
NOT TO SCALE
*Reproductions of the above guide generated from this PDF may not be to scale.
OptiMo SC Connector Installation Instructions
2.4 mm cord or larger
Fiber Preparation Guide
OptiMo®ST-Type Fiber Preparation Guide (for Multimode and Singlemode)
900 µm buffered fiber
NOT TO SCALE
*Reproductions of the above guide generated from this PDF may not be to scale.
OptiMo ST Connector Installation Instructions
Jacketed fiber
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