Instruction Sheet LightCrimp* Plus LC (for Jacketed Cable) Connectors 408-- 10103 18 AUG 09 Rev E Boot Rear Protective Cap CAUTION Crimp Eyelet Termination CoverG Duplex Clip Connector Assembly G Connector kit is shipped with these installed onto the connector ! DO NOT use damaged tools. Replace them with new components. 4. REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR ASSEMBLY NOTE i Related instruction sheets are listed in parenthesis. assembly. Keep them in place until ready for use. Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION This instruction sheet describes the installation of LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors (Figure 1) to 2.0--mm loose--jacketed, 900 m--buffered fiber. Please read these instructions thoroughly before starting terminations. Reasons for revision can be found in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION Each LightCrimp Plus LC Connector consists of a termination cover, a rear protective cap, the main connector assembly, the crimp eyelet, and the boot. Refer to Figure 1 to see these items. 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER DANGER To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS wear eye protection when working with optical fibers. NEVER look into the end of terminated or unterminated fibers. Laser radiation is invisible but can damage eye tissue. NEVER eat, drink, or smoke when working with fibers. This could lead to ingestion of glass particles. Be very careful to dispose of fiber ends properly. The fibers create slivers that can easily puncture the skin and cause irritation. S Micro--Strip Tool 492109--3 -- 0.008 in. S Combination Strip Tool 1278947--1 (408--4577) S Cable Holder Assembly 2064540--1 (Used only to terminate connector with cover installed.) S LightCrimp Plus LC, SC, and Splice Die Set S S S S S S S S S with Crimping Tool 2064603--1 (consists of Die Set 1985766--1 and LightCrimp Termination Handle ---- PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool ---2064431--1) Cleave Tool 1871696--1 (408--10086) Fiber Optic Inspection Microscope Kit 1754767--1 Microscope Adapter, 1.25 mm Ferrule 1754765--1 Open Ended Wrenches 1278422--1 Cable Slitting Tool 2064453--2 Alcohol Wipe Packet 501857--2 Reagent--grade isopropyl alcohol and lint--free cloths Shears (KEVLAR cutting) 1278637--1 Cable Clamp 1278625--1 NOTE Termination tools can be found in kits 1754845--1 and 1754845--2. i 5. ASSEMBLY 5.1. Preparing the Fiber 1. Slide the boot over the jacket as shown in Figure 2. Place a clamp approximately 200 mm [8 in.] from the end of the cable ---- behind the boot (depending on the type of cable used). TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-- 800-- 722-- 1111 E2009 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-- 800-- 522-- 6752 All International Rights Reserved TE logo and Tyco Electronics are trademarks. *Trademark. Other products, logos, and company names used are the property of their respective owners. This controlled document is subject to change. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com 1 of 6 LOC B 408- 10103 LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors Figure 2 Figure 5 2. Place the cable into the cable channel on the cable holder and mark it at the first and second slots as shown in Figure 3. NOTE i Important: When terminating to zip cord cable, be sure to mark both strands at the same time. This is required to assure maximum cable retention performance. 5. Slide the cable into the slitting tool until the second mark is aligned with the blades as shown in Figure 6. Squeeze the handles and pull to slit the jacket. Mark the Cable Figure 6 6. Fan back the jacket and strength members. Figure 3 3. Use the combination strip tool to cut the jacket at the first mark from the cable edge and remove the jacket. See Figure 4. 7. Slide the eyelet over the strength members as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Figure 4 4. Use shears to cut the strength members flush with the jacket. See Figure 5. 2 of 6 8. Place the buffer on the buffer channel of the cable holder. Mark the buffer at the two slots as shown in Figure 8. Tyco Electronics Corporation Rev E 408- 10103 LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors Mark the Buffer 8mm Figure 8 9. Use the combination strip tool to strip the buffer to the first mark. You should strip it in smaller sections multiple times. 10. Use a lint--free cloth (dampened with alcohol) to clean the the fiber and remove any residue. Wipe AWAY from the buffer. If the fiber breaks, cut the buffer flush with the jacket and begin the "strip" process again, beginning with Step 2 in Section 5.1. NOTE i CAUTION ! Figure 10 3. While applying pressure on the fiber, carefully slide the fiber slide forward (toward the carriage) until it stops. See Figure 11. Multiple wipes will ensure cleanliness and also trensile tests the fiber. Do not lay cable down! Going directly to the next step will prevent the cleaned fiber from becoming contaminated. Figure 11 4. Gently close the fiber clamp and swiftly slide the carriage forward. DO NOT touch the button while sliding the carriage. See Figure 12. Figure 9 5.2. Cleaving Figure 12 1. Open the fiber clamp of the fiber optic cleaver. Press the button, and slide the carriage back (toward the fiber clamp). Then move the fiber slide back until it stops. 2. Place the stripped buffer into the slot so that the end of the fiber is at the 8--mm marking. See Figure 10. Rev E CAUTION ! Do not touch or attempt to clean the fiber after the cleave has been made. 5. Open the fiber clamp and move the fiber slide back until it stops. Tyco Electronics Corporation 3 of 6 408- 10103 LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors 6. Remove the cleaved fiber and properly dispose of the scrap fiber. 5.3. Crimping 1. Place the connector in the holder as shown in Figure 13. Figure 14 Figure 13 2. Clamp the jacket with the tip of the fiber positioned at the back edge of the holder. 3. Carefully insert the fiber into the back of the connector until the fiber bottoms against the internal fiber. Make sure that the remaining mark on the buffer enters the plunger NOTE i 6. Gently push the buffer toward the connector assembly to make sure that the fiber is still bottomed, then slowly squeeze the tool handles together with both hands until the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully, and remove the connector from the dies. See Figure 15. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the prepared fiber bottoms and stays against the internal fiber! If the remaining mark does not enter the plunger or if the fiber does not seem to bottom against the internal fiber, gently pull back and re--insert the fiber into the plunger until you feel it bottom. If the remaining mark will not enter the plunger, the fiber must be re--stripped. 4. Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully. Slowly close the handles until you hear two clicks from the ratchet. 5. With the connector assembly in the cable holder, position the termination cover in the upper cavity of the front die and the knurled rear body in the upper cavity of the rear die. See Figure 14. CAUTION ! 4 of 6 The arrows marked on the front die indicate the direction that the termination cover must be pointing when the connector is positioned in that cavity. For proper placement, and to avoid damage to the fiber, observe the direction of the arrows. Figure 15 7. Position the back of the connector assembly in the cavity of the front die with the knurl against the edge of the groove in the die and the termination cover pointing in the direction of the arrow. 8. Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully, and remove the connector assembly from the die. See Figure 16. 9. Pull back the eyelet and fan out the jacket and strength members over the connector knurled body. See Figure 17. Tyco Electronics Corporation Rev E 408- 10103 LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors Figure 18 (Shown While Perfoming the Crimp) 11. Position the connector in the die (as shown in Figure 19) and squeeze the tool handles. 12. Unclamp the jacket and slide the boot onto the back of the connector. See Figure 20. (Shown After the Crimp) is Complete Figure 16 Figure 19 Figure 20 The finished termination should appear as shown in Figure 21. Figure 17 10. Push the eyelet over the jacket and strength members. The KEVLAR strength members and jacket should protrude as shown in Figure 18 NOTE i Rev E Excess KEVLAR fiber and jacket may be trimmed with a shears (1278637--1), if desired. Figure 21 Inspect the finished connector before terminating. Tyco Electronics Corporation 5 of 6 408- 10103 LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors 7. REVISION SUMMARY S Removed alternate termination method; S Removed table in Figure 1 S Updated format to current corporate requirements DANGER: Never View Active Fiber Signals 6. AVAILABLE AIDS S Professional Fiber Optic Connector Inspection Kit 2064651--[ ] (Instruction Sheet 408--10263) S Fiber Optic Cleaning and Inspection Guide 2064710--1 (on compact disc) More information can be found at: ---- www.ampneconnect.com/foguide; or ---- www.tycoelectronics.com/documents. 6 of 6 Tyco Electronics Corporation Rev E