Panduit FSCMBL Installation Manual

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SC Fiber Optic Connectors

1-1/2" (38mm)

11/16" (17mm)

Field Polish Termination - Singlemode and Multimode

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING

1. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

1.1 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

2.0mm/1.6mm Crimp Sleeve

Backbone

Dust Cap

SIMPLEX

Outer Housing

Inner Housing Assembly

Jacketed Boot

3.0mm Crimp Sleeve

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900µm Buffered Boot

DUPLEX

1.2 JACKETED STRIPPING DIMENSIONS

IMPORTANT! Due to printing variations, use a rigid scale for stripping dimensions, or the appropriate Panduit laminated template.

Duplex Clip

1.3 900µm BUFFERED STRIPPING DIMENSIONS

IMPORTANT! Due to printing variations, use a rigid scale for stripping dimensions, or the appropriate Panduit laminated template.

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ITEM

PA RT

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

1CST-115 Fiber Cable Jacket Stripper 2 FALC Alcohol Bottle (empty) 3 FBFSP Fiber Buffer Stripper 4 FCRP5 Universal Crimp Tool (hex sizes: .048, .100, .128, .151, .190) Hex sizes needed for SC termination: .128 and .151 5 FCVR Fiber Cleaver 6 FGLSSafety Glasses 7 FJPKGU Universal Polishing Puck

8 FJPMR Primer 9 FJPXY Anaerobic Adhesive

10 FKSStrength Member (Aramid Fiber) Cutters 11 FPAD Polishing Pad 12 FPP5-L 5µm Polishing Film (Aluminum Oxide) 13 FSTY Safety S

tickers for fiber scraps 14 FSWB-C Cleaning Swabs 15 FSYR-X Syringes with needle tips 16 FWP-C Cloth Wipes 17 PFX-0 Indelible Ink Marking Pen 18 FLOUPEX10 Eye Loupe-10X Power 19

FPF1-V 1µm Diamond Grit Polishing Film

-- Isopropyl Alcohol (Reagent Grade, 90% minimum concentration; not available from Panduit) 21 FLPT Crimp Tool (For 2.0mm/1.6mm termination only) 22 FHSCT 110VAC/60Hz Heat Shrink Curing Tool (For 2.0mm/1.6mm terminations only) 23 FLCFPLF-X .05µm Lapping Film (For singlemode terminations only) 24 FWBTL Distilled Water Bottle (empty)

-- -- Di

stilled Water (not available from Panduit) OPTIONAL FHSCT-W 230VAC/50Hz Heat Shrink Curing Tool (For 2.0mm/1.6mm terminations only) OPTIONAL FS093* Stripping Template

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.4 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION

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* Denotes revision letter.

2. PRECAUTIONS

2.1 SAFETY GLASSES

WARNING: Safety glasses have to be worn when handling the adhesive or primer used with the connector or when

handling bare optical fiber. The bare fiber is very sharp and can easily damage the eye.

2.2 ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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WARNING: Isopropyl alcohol is flammable. Contact with the alcohol can cause irritation to the eyes. In case of contact

with the eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Always use isopropyl alcohol with proper levels of ventilation. In

case of ingestion, consult a physician immediately.

2.3 RECOMMENDED ADHESIVE AND PRIMER

WARNING: The recommended adhesive (Panduit Part #FJPXY) may contain maleic acid and methacrylic ester. In case

of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes and get medical attention. Wash after skin contact. Request M.S.D.S. for

further safeguards. Check “Used By” date on bottle to ensure best performance.

WARNING: The recommended primer (Panduit Part #FJPMR) may contain acetone. The primer is harmful if inhaled or

swallowed. In case of contact with eyes or skin, flush with water. Get medical attention in case of ingestion or contact

with eyes. Do not induce vomiting. Check “Used By” date on bottle to ensure best performance.

2.4 DISPOSAL OF BARE FIBERS

WARNING: Pick up and discard all pieces of bare fiber with sticky tabs. Do not let cut pieces of fiber stick to clothing or

drop in the work area where they are hard to see and can cause injury.

2.5 LASER LIGHT PROTECTION

WARNING: Laser light is invisible. The invisible light is powerful enough to damage your eyes. Serious damage to the

retina of the eye is possible. Never look into the end of a fiber which may have a laser coupled into it. Should accidental

eye exposure to laser light be suspected, arrange for an eye examination immediately.

2.6 CABLE HANDLING

WARNING: Fiber optic cable can be damaged by excessive pulling, twisting, crushing or

bending stresses. Consult the appropriate specification sheets as provided by your cable

vendor. Any damage may result in decreased optical performance.

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jacketed cable

900µm buffered

cable

3.2.2

3.2.1

3.1.1

ADHESIVE

3.2.3

3.2.4

3.0mm Crimp Sleeve

2.0mm/1.6mm Crimp Sleeve

3.0mm Crimp Sleeve

2.0mm/1.6mm Crimp Sleeve

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3. FERRULE TERMINATION

3.1 TERMINATION PREPARATION

3.1.1 Remove the plunger from a syringe. Squeeze about 0.5 ml of FJPXY Anaerobic Adhesive into the back of the syringe barrel. Insert the plunger. Point opening upward, and squeeze any air out of the barrel. Attach needle to syringe. Adhesive that is stored in a syringe may start to harden within 24 hours.

3.1.2 Partially fill a second syringe with about 0.5ml of FJPMR Primer. Do this by drawing primer up into the syringe barrel rather than pouring it in through the back.

3.2 3.0mm/2.0mm/1.6mm JACKET & 900µm BUFFER

STRIPPING

Refer to Page 1 or appropriate Panduit laminated template

for stripping dimensions.

3.2.1 For jacketed duplex cable: Split the two cables approximately 6" (152mm) or as needed depending on desired jacket stripping length.

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3.2.2 Insert the fiber end through the small end of the appropriate boot for your specific fiber type. Slide the boot back out of

the way.

3.2.3 For jacketed cable only: To reduce wear on the jacket stripper blades, do not slide the blades along the aramid yarn. Instead, use the tool to cut through the jacket, then pull off the jacket by hand. For 3.0mm jacketed fiber, use the third hole (marked “1.3MM” or #16AWG) from the tip of the jacket stripper. For 2.0mm/1.6mm jacketed fiber, use the first hole (marked “.80MM” or #20AWG) from the tip of the jacket stripper. Using the cable jacket stripper, strip the required length of the jacket off of each fiber according to the stripping dimensions.

3.2.4 For jacketed cable only: Insert the fiber through the smaller end of the crimp sleeve. Use the crimp sleeve to fold the aramid yarn back over the jacket, holding it out of the way.

3.2.5 For jacketed cable only: Use the marking pen and stripping dimensions provided to mark the buffer from the end of the jacket.

3.2.6 For 900µm buffered fiber only: Using the marking pen, place a mark 1" (25mm) from the end of the buffer.

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3.3.1

3.3.4

3.3.5

DROP OF PRIMER

3.3.6

1/4" (6.4mm) MAX

3.2.7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.2.7 With the buffer stripper provided, strip the buffer.

BUFFER STRIPPER GUIDELINES:

• Panduit recommends that you remove no more than 1/4" (6.4mm) of buffer at a time to avoid breaking the fiber. Refer to cable manufacturer’s buffer stripping guidelines for specific recommendations.

• Hold the buffer stripper such that the arrow on the tool points in the direction of buffer removal.

• Noting the location of the tool’s blades, position the fiber in the tool’s V-notches. Squeeze the handles firmly and pull tool in the direction of the arrow on the tool.

• Clean the buffer stripper blades after each strip by holding the handles open, pulling the casings back away from the blades, and letting them snap back against the blades.

3.3 FERRULE ATTACHMENT

Instructions intended for anaerobic adhesive only.

3.3.1 Clean the bare fiber using an alcohol (90% minimum concentration) soaked lint-free wipe. The fibers should be free of all coating and residue after cleaning. Insert fiber without adhesive or primer into ferrule assembly to ensure a proper fit and to remove any debris which may be blocking the ferrule hole. Remove fiber, clean fiber again, and proceed to the next step.

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3.3.2 Apply primer onto the bare fiber with the brush from the primer bottle, and onto the first 1/8" (3.2 mm) of the buffer next to the exposed fiber. Set fiber aside such that it will not collect debris while completing the next three steps.

3.3.3 Insert the needle of the adhesive filled syringe into the ferrule assembly until the needle bottoms against the rear of the ferrule.

3.3.4 While pressing the needle firmly against the rear of the ferrule, gently squeeze the syringe plunger until you see a small bead of adhesive form on the front tip of the ferrule. Pull syringe out of the ferrule assembly.

3.3.5 Carefully but quickly insert the bare fiber through the ferrule in a smooth forward motion. The fiber is fully inserted when the buffer bottoms against the rear of the ferrule. The adhesive will begin to set within seconds.

Note: If adhesive oozes out the back of the assembly, you have injected too much. It is critical to the function of the connector that you wipe away all excess adhesive.

3.3.6 To speed hardening of the adhesive, apply a small drop of primer to the adhesive bead on the ferrule tip using the primer filled syringe. Do not allow the primer to come in contact with the plastic housing of the ferrule assembly. Absorb any primer and unhardened adhesive from the ferrule tip by gently dabbing it with the corner of a lint-free wipe. Be careful not to break the fiber.

3.3.7 Allow one minute for the adhesive to harden before cleaving.

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3.4.1

FLARE ARAMID

YARN EVENLY

GAP

3.4.3

FLANGE

3.4.2

FIRST CRIMP

SECOND CRIMP

3.4.5

.151" HEX DIE

.128" HEX

DIE

3.4.5

3.4.6

Recessed

Edge

Crimp die

pocket

3.5.1

1. SCORE

2. PULL FIBER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 CRIMPING For jacketed cable only.

Note: Be careful not to break the bare fiber protruding from the ferrule during this step.

3.4.1 Slide the crimp sleeve back, freeing the aramid

yarn. The cable jacket should nearly touch the rear of the backbone of the ferrule assembly.

Note: Do not press the cable jacket forward to touch the rear of the backbone. There should be a gap between the jacket and backbone.

3.4.2 With the appropriate strength member (aramid

yarn) cutters, cut the aramid yarn even with the flange.

3.4.3 Flare the aramid yarn evenly around the perimeter

of the grooved area of the backbone of the ferrule assembly. For 2.0mm/1.6mm jacketed cable, use tweezers for best results.

3.4.4 Slide the crimp sleeve over the backbone, trapping

the aramid yarn between the crimp sleeve and the grooved area of the backbone.

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3.4.5 For 3.0mm jacketed cable: Make sure the crimp

sleeve is seated against the first flange of the backbone, crimp the large end of the crimp sleeve using a .151" hex of the FCRP5 Universal Crimp Tool. Using the .128" hex of the crimp tool, crimp the small end of the crimp sleeve over the cable jacket.

3.4.6 For 2.0mm/1.6mm jacketed cable: Align the front

edge of the crimp sleeve with the front recessed edge of the die pocket of the FLPT crimp tool. Note: The front recessed edge of the crimp die

pocket is the side with the ribs. Make sure the crimp sleeve is seated against the backbone and crimp the crimp sleeve.

3.5 CLEAVING

3.5.1 Using a cleave tool, gently make one small score

mark across the bare fiber just above the endface of the ferrule. Pull the fiber away from the ferrule and discard it on one of the sticky tabs provided. A short stub of fiber protruding from the tip of the ferrule should be visible when viewed through the FLOUPEX10 Eye Loupe.

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4.1

5µm

4.3

DRY

5µm

4.5

WET

1µm Diamond

A B C D

A= Ideal. No blemishes on core or cladding.

B= Good. Cladding is chipped, but core is

not.

C= Poor. Scratch across core. Try

repolishing or else reterminate.

D= Unacceptable. Fiber has shattered.

Reterminate.

4.6

Ferrule Tip After 1µm Diamond Polish

4.2

UNIVERSAL POLISHING PUCK

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4. POLISHING

Carefully read this entire section before proceeding.

POLISHING GUIDELINES

• Keep the puck flat against the polishing film.

• Figure eights should be about 3" tall and 1.5" wide.

• Always polish on a clean area of the 5µm (micron) polishing figure eights traversing the film as shown in Figure 4.3.

• One sheet of 5µm (micron) polishing

• One sheet of 1µm diamond polishing

• One sheet of .05µm lapping film will polish approx. 18-20 ferrules.

• Clean the polishing puck and pad with a clean wipe after each step.

• DO NOT OVERPOLISH.

4.1 Hold a piece of the 5µm polishing film in the air and gently rub the fiber stub against it in a circular motion until the height of the fiber stub is equal to or slightly less than its diameter. This is indicated when the white trace on the film is no longer obvious. Make sure fingers are at the edge of the film, not directly behind fiber.

Note: Do not use the same 5µm film used in this step for any of the following polishing steps.

4.2 Thoroughly clean polishing puck, puck hole, and pad with alcohol and cleaning swab. Place a separate sheet of 5µm polishing film on the soft side of the polishing pad. Set the polishing puck on the polishing film.

4.3 Carefully insert the inner housing assembly into the puck hole until the ferrule/fiber contacts the polishing film. While keeping the puck flat against the film, apply very light pressure on the ferrule assembly making figure eight motions with the puck. Gradually increase pressure until the fiber stub no longer leaves a white trace on the film (about 10 figure eights). At this point, the adhesive will be gone.

4.4 Remove 5µm polishing film from polishing pad. Clean the ferrule tip, pad, and bottom of the puck with an alcohol soaked wipe.

4.5 Place a sheet of 1µm diamond polishing film onto the polishing pad. Place several drops of distilled water on the diamond film. Polish the fiber endface with the puck using medium pressure for approximately 10 figure eights.

4.6 Clean the ferrule tip and puck with an alcohol soaked lint-free wipe. Clean the 1µm diamond film using an alcohol soaked wipe after every 5 connectors.

4.7 Inspect the fiber endface using a microscope. If scratches remain, repeat steps 4.5 and 4.6.

WARNING: NEVER LOOK INTO THE END OF A FIBER WHICH MAY HAVE A LASER COUPLED INTO IT.

Note: Each time a mating takes place, clean the ferrule endface thoroughly with an alcohol soaked lint-free wipe.

4.8 For singlemode only: Place a sheet of the .05µm lapping film on the pad. Apply several drops of distilled water onto the center of the film.

4.9 For singlemode only: Place the puck in the center of the distilled water on the film and pad. Keeping the puck flat against the film and pad, apply even pressure for 4 figure eights.

4.10 For singlemode only: Wipe the ferrule, pad, and puck with a dry wipe.

4.11 For singlemode only: Clean the ferrule with a distilled water soaked wipe. Do not use alcohol to clean after using the .05µm

lapping film.

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film will polish 2-4 ferrules.

film will polish 100 ferrules.

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film, with

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Boot against flange

6.1.3

Top of Housing

First slot

6.1.1

Shoulder

Flange

6.1.2

5.2

5.3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. CURING HEAT SHRINK TUBING

For 2.0mm/1.6mm jacketed cable only.

5.1 Turn the heat adjustment knob of the heat shrink curing tool so the white line is centered in the notch.

5.2 Turn heat shrink curing tool “on”. (The temperature of the hot air stream at the nozzle should be 220°F - 240°F)

5.3 Hold onto the connector and support the cable.

5.4 Bring the heat shrink tubing into the hot air stream. Hold the heat shrink tubing about 1/2" away from the nozzle. Rotate the connector for 20-30 seconds so that the heat shrink tubing is completely cured onto the jacket.

5.5 Remove the connector from the hot air stream.

5.6 Turn heat shrink curing tool “off”.

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6. FINAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

6.1 Boot Installation

6.1.1 For jacketed cable only: Align the boot so that the first

set of slots is aligned with the top of the inner housing assembly.

6.1.2 For jacketed cable only: Slide the boot over the crimp

sleeve and onto the backbone. Push the boot over the flange towards the shoulder. The boot should snap in place onto the flange.

Note: Ensure that the boot is oriented correctly in order to ensure smooth connector movement when the outer housing is installed.

6.1.3 For 900µm buffered cable only: Push the boot

forward onto the grooved area of the backbone until it is against the flange.

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Dust cap

6.2.3

6.2.2

Chamfers

Outer Housing

Inner Housing Assembly

6.2.1

7.1

Key

Flange

Slot

7.2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6.2 Outer Housing Installation

6.2.1 Align the chamfers on the front of the inner housing

assembly with the chamfers at the front of the outer housing.

6.2.2 Push the inner housing assembly into the outer housing

until it snaps into place. Once in place, the outer housing should be able to move freely over the inner housing and boot.

6.2.3 Clean the ferrule endface with an alcohol soaked wipe

and put dust cap over the ferrule end.

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7. ATTACHING DUPLEX CLIP

7.1 Orient the connector as shown with the connector key

facing upward in the same direction as the ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘KEY’ markings on the duplex clip. Insert the connector into one side of the clip on a slight angle and rotate into place. The upper and lower legs of the clip slide over the connector and “snap” when the connector is in place. The connector is fully seated once the top and bottom connector flanges are inside of the rectangular slots in the clip.

7.2 Repeat this procedure for the other connector,

completing the duplexing step.

Note: When making cable assemblies, be sure to follow the correct ‘A->B’ polarity cross-over between connectors.

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