Termination Procedure

Cable Preparation
Check to see that the cable diameter matches the inner diameter of the connector plug backbone insert, if not use the crimp sleeve and Boot provided for 3mm cable.

Slide a bend relief boot onto the cable.

Strip 1.7” of outer jacket away with a 0.54” stripping tool.

Cut the strength member yarn (Kevlar) 1.45” from end, using scissors. Leave A ¼”(.25) of strength member yarn (Kevlar) protruding from the outer jacket.

Strip 1.2” of inner buffer jacket away in .15” to .25” sections using a .008” stripping tool.

Thoroughly clean the bare fiber with alcohol and a Texwipe or lint free wipe.

Fluff the strength member (Kevlar) with an aerosol duster and make sure the yarn is distributed evenly around the fiber.

Connector Plug Preparation
Hold the connector up to light and check to see that the hole is clear. If it is not, clear the hole will aerosol duster or a bare fiber., insert the prepared cable end into the connector.

Remove the prepared cable end from the connector, having checked cable preparation and fiber hole clearance.

Fiber Insertion
Spread the strength member (Kelvar) on the cable end to distribute it evenly around the buffer.

Insert the prepared cable end into the plug backbone and then through the epoxy.

Gently rotate the connector plug as the cable is pushed further into the plug. Feel for the fiber entryway and be careful not to buckle the fiber. If the hole becomes clogged clear with aerosol duster and try again.

Be sure not to trap air inside the connector. After the fiber clears the plug and starts protruding from the pedestal at the other end, the outer jacket will enter the connector backbone. Continue to slide the connector over the fiber cable until 2/3” of yellow outer jacket is inside the connector.

Pull gently on the bare fiber protruding from the pedestal to eliminate fiber bending inside the connector.

Crimp, Cure, Cleave
Using 0.151-inch hex crimp die, crimp the end of the plug backbone over the cable.

Clean the crimp tool so that the jaws remain free of epoxy.

Remove excess epoxy from the cable assembly with alcohol and lint free wipe (Texwipe).

Cure the epoxy as per manufacturer specification.

Using the fiber-cleaving tool, score the glass fiber as close to the pedestal tip as possible, with the tool tip pointed in an upward angle (approximately 1 to 5 degree angle). This ensures that the cleave does not travel below the pedestal tip.

Hand Polish
Dust the polishing glass.

Place a clean 3.0-micron polishing paper (shiny side down) over a Texwipe on a clean polishing glass.

Thread the connector into a hand-polishing tool.

Trace 2” tall figure eights approximately 10 times.

Clean the end face and taper surface of the plug with alcohol and a Texwipe.

Inspect the end face of the plug. Taper length of the plug should be between +.0002 and .0000 at this point.

To complete the final polish, utilize 0.3 micron polishing film. Complete 8-20 figure eight strokes using the entire length of the film. Always begin polishing slowly and with light pressure. As the tracks on the film become wider, gradually add more pressure. If the film tears, the fiber is too long and should receive additional two strokes on the 3.0-micron film. Remove the connector from the polishing tool and clean it with a dry or dampened cloth. Clean the film after every connector is polished and replace it every 4-i5 connectors.

Measure the taper length of the plug intermittently.

Stop polishing when the taper length of the connector comes into specification (.0000 to -.0002 for Singlemode, -.0002 to -.0006 for Multimode) with a good end face finish or at the limit of a polishing trace and continued polishing does not result in decreased taper length).

Note: Tapered length of the plug should be checked using a Biconic Dial Gauge.

Inspection
Clean the polishing tool and the connector with alcohol and Texwipes.

Make sure the taper length is in acceptable range.

Inspect the end face for continuity and finish flaws.

Inspect the taper surface for debris.

Place a protective plastic cap over the plug.

Label the cable end.

Record the installation, cable end, plug used, etc.

Ordering Information

GSR-BIC-SM or GSR-BIC-MM