ND3361 Lesson 07 LC Termination Feb 11

ND3361
SYSTIMAX®
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LESSON 7
SYSTIMAX FIBER OPTIC LC TERMINATION
ND3361 February 2011

ND3361
7 - ii SYSTIMAX LC Fiber Optic Termination Procedure
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SYSTIMAX LC Fiber Optic Termination Procedure 7 - iii
Table of Contents
Connector description .............................................................................................................. 1

Consumable Kits for Pre Radiused BTW LC Connectors ................................................... 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS USING EZ TERMINATION ...................................................5
Fiber Preparation.......................................................................................................................5
Prepare Adhesive & Primer .....................................................................................................7
Connector Installation ..............................................................................................................8
Scoring the Fiber .....................................................................................................................11
POLISHING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................12
Polish Connector End−Multimode and Singlemode .........................................................12
Remove Fiber Stub ..................................................................................................................12
Polish Multimode Connectors ...............................................................................................14
Repair Polishing Multimode Connectors ............................................................................14
Polishing Singlemode Connectors ........................................................................................15
Repair Polishing Singlemode Connectors ..........................................................................16
Polishing Hints ........................................................................................................................17
ASSEMBLY ON NONBUFFERED FIBER ................................................................................18

FIBER INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................19
LC Adapter fitting instructions .............................................................................................20
POLISHING PROCEDURE OVERVIEW ................................................................................. 21
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SYSTIMAX LC Fiber Optic Termination Procedure 7-1
EZ Method Installation Procedures for Pre-Radiused LC

Multimode & Singlemode Connectors Behind-The-Wall
(BTW)
Connector Description
The LC Behind-The-Wall (BTW) connector is used to terminate
outside plant (OSP) cables as well as building cables. These are
intended for use in central offices, local area networks (LANs),
®
premises distribution systems such as SYSTIMAX structured
cabling systems, computer backplane connections, computer
peripheral interconnections, device terminations, and other
applications where quality, small-size, high-density, low-loss, and a
low-cost infrastructure are required.
The installation procedures in this document are intended for the
termination of the Pre-Radiused LC Connectors listed below. The
“R” at the end of the connector code designates the connector as
having a radiused end face.
Connector Code Fiber Type Jacket Size Material ID

P1001A-Z-125R (BTW) Simplex MM 0.9 mm 760034181
P1001A-Z-125R-100 (BTW) Simplex MM, (100 Qty.) 0.9 mm 760031393
P1101A-Z-125R (BTW) Simplex SM 0.9 mm 760034199
P1101A-Z-125R-100 (BTW) Simplex SM, (100 Qty.) 0.9 mm 760031401
! WARNING: These procedures are not intended for use on flat-tipped LC Connectors
(P1000A-Z-125, P1001A-Z-125, P1002A-Z-125, P1100A-Z-125, and P1101A-Z-125).
The optical performance of field-installed connectors and

passive links should be verified using the procedures
outlined in SYSTIMAX® SCS Field Testing Guidelines for
Fiber Optic Cabling Systems. Allowable link losses should be
determined using the Fiber Link-Loss Calculator. Both
documents can be accessed at
http://www.systimax.com/bp/documentation/eng_ref.asp
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7-2 SYSTIMAX LC Fiber Optic Termination Procedure
Consumables Kits for Pre-Radiused BTW LC Connectors
Kit –C-UNIV-M-100 Multimode Consumable Kit (Material

ID 760066720)
Kit –C- UNIV-S -100 Singlemode Consumable Kit (Material
ID 760066738)
Each kit contains enough consumables to install approximately
100 ST/SC/LC connectors using the EZ method. They includes
the polishing papers, syringes and needles but no connectors.
Paper can be purchased separately.
Paper H. 25 sheet pack for polishing 100 connectors. (Material

ID 760006695)
Other required or optional materials are as follows:
• Reagent-grade isopropyl alcohol 91% or better (99.7%

recommended). The fluid must contain isopropyl alcohol
and water only.
• The D181755 kit (Material ID 70006117) contains PVC
buffer tubing that is used to individually buffer fibers if
OSP 250-µm before connectors can be mounted.
• Type F polishing Paper (For repairing Flaws) (Material
ID 70006703)
Adhesive and Primer Preparation
For the EZ installation, use the following Loctite products: -
• 648 Retaining Compound

• 7090 Solventless Primer
Adhesives may be purchased directly from SYSTIMAX using

Material ID 760000810 (Adhesive Kit) or purchased directly
from a Loctite distributor. Small bottles can also be ordered if
required to decant the materials.
Loctite is a product manufactured by Henkel. For a list of
distributors worldwide more information can be found at: -
www.loctite.com
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1032H Mini Tool Kit (Material ID 70005838)

Contains the following tools and materials for assembly of
LC, ST II and SC Fiber Optic Connectors. These items are
packed in a small soft case.
Kit Description Kit Description

Qty Qty
1 300B Microscope 1 LC & ST Microscope Adapter
2 LC Polishing Tools 1 Sheath Removal Tool (R-4366)
2 ST Polishing Tools 1 Magnifying Glass
12 ST Connector Holders 12 LC Connector Holders
15 Micro Clips (1043A) 12 1510C SC Connector Holders
1 Micro Stripping Tool 1 1039B Cut-Length Template
1 Polishing Plate 1 LC Cut-Length Template
1 975A Cleaving Tool 1 1039A Cut-Length Template
1 Scissors
Safety
• Safety glasses should be worn at all times while
performing the installation procedures.
• Avoid skin contact with adhesive.
• Disconnected optical connectors may emit radiation if the
far end is coupled with a working laser or Light-Emitting
Diode (LED). Do not view the fiber end of a cable or plug
with an optical instrument until absolute verification is
established that the fiber is disconnected from any laser or
LED source.
• For cleaning of these fiber optic products, always use
Isopropyl Alcohol (>91% 2-Propanol + water).
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Assembly Instructions using EZ Termination
Fiber Preparation
Remove cable sheath and outer jacket being careful not to cut
into the fibers inside. Expose enough buffered fiber to prevent
stress on fibers during connector preparation and also provide
adequate fiber length for placement in associated equipment
cabinet.
Typical working length for buffered fibers is 24 to 36 inches (0.6

to 0.9 meters).
1. Install buffer support boot by slipping the small end of boot
onto the buffered fiber.
Buffered fiber
Buffer
support
boot
2. Measure and mark the buffered fiber (11 to 13 mm) 7/16 to

1/2 inch from the end by using the scale or template
provided in the tool kit then strip the fiber using the Micro-
strip from the tool kit or similar suitable fiber stripper.
7/16 to 1 2 inch
(11 to 13 mm)
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Assembly Instructions using EZ Termination (cont)
3. Clean stripped fiber by saturating a wipe with isopropyl

alcohol (>91% 2-propanol + water) and wiping the fiber
from the edge of the buffer toward the end of the fiber.
1026A Heat-
Strip Tool
Buffer
Align mark on buffer
with heat-strip blades
4. If residue remains on the fiber, use a clean wipe saturated

with isopropyl alcohol to wipe the fiber again.
5. Place prepared buffer into the grooves of the 971A-2 holder
block to avoid breaking or contamination of the fiber
(holder blocks are provided in the D-182959 Upgrade Kit).
Partial view
of a 971A-2
holder block
Prepared fiber in
0.9-mm groove
Buffer support
boot
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Prepare Adhesive & Primer

Recommended Usage Temperatures for Adhesive
Condition Temperature
Storage -5°C to 30°C (23°F to 86°F)
Installation 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F)
Operating -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
1. Shake the bottle of adhesive vigorously. Remove the cap

! CAUTION: from the bottle of adhesive. If the adhesive has not been
Avoid contact of opened, cut the tiny tip off the end of the nozzle.
adhesive or primer Twist a syringe tip onto the nozzle of the adhesive bottle
with skin. making sure that tip fits snugly. Alternatively draw
adhesive into a 3cc syringe, then twist on the syringe tip.
2. Shake the bottle of primer vigorously. Place a syringe tip

onto a 3cc syringe and twist to lock it in place.
Alternatively twist on syringe tip and draw 0.5cc of
primer into the syringe.
Safety: - If syringe tips (blunts) have been twisted onto the tops
of the bottles, these will sit vertically on the work surface and
care should be taken that they do not become a ‘stick’ hazard.
Note: Once the installation procedure has been completed, any

extra primer in the syringe may be returned to the original
bottle. However, the syringe tip should be removed to avoid
getting adhesive, which may be on tip, mixed in with the
primer. It is not recommended that the adhesive be returned to
the bottles as this could cause contamination!
Tip: If the small bottles of primer are used with the syringe tip
(blunt), if the bottle gets accidentally knocked over, no primer is
lost.
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Connector Installation
Each connector is fitted with a white dust cap to protect the
connector tip from damage and contamination. During the
connector installation process a holder with extension is used to
protect the fiber protruding from the connector tip and to aid in
the handling of the small connectors. The slot in the extension
holds the buffer in the correct position until the adhesive sets.
Connector
Buffer
latch
slot
BTW
connector
Connector
holder with
Remove extension
connector
white dust
cap
Apply
Primer
to the Connector Tip
1. Locate connector and connector holder with extension
MID (700 005 135).
2. Remove the white dust cap from tip of connector.
3. Place two texwipes on the work table, one on top of the
other, and place a drop of primer on the texwipes.
4. Wipe the tip of the ferrule through the drop of primer on
the texwipes, one time.
5. Snap connector into the connector holder.
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Apply Primer to Buffer
! CAUTION: DO 1. Place the prepared buffer fiber in the holder block.

NOT get primer on 2. Carefully place one drop of primer onto buffer, just back
the fiber or the holder from where the buffer was stripped (do not put primer on
block. the bare fiber).
Apply Adhesive to Connector

1. Locate the small tube at the back of the connector.
! CAUTION:
Do not apply excess 2. Carefully insert syringe tip (with attached adhesive
adhesive to connector tip of bottle) into the small tube until tip bottoms at the back of
ferrule. The adhesive is a the ferrule.
low viscosity fluid and if
applied in excess will flow to
the ferrule's chamfer and Adhesive Here
No Adhesive Here
sidewalls. Excess adhesive
on the ferrule chamfer and
sidewalls should be Small
Tip of tube
removed with the edge of a ferrule
wipe.
Back of
Back of connector
ferrule
3. Inject adhesive into the ferrule by slowly pressing and

squeezing the adhesive bottle until the adhesive exits the
connector tip.
4. Deposit adhesive at the back of the ferrule by pulling the

syringe tip back slightly and momentarily injecting a
small amount of adhesive at the back of the ferrule.
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5. Release pressure on bottle, wait a moment, and then

remove syringe tip from the connector. When removing
syringe tip from the connector in the following step, do not
allow adhesive on syringe tip to contaminate the small tube
or the back of the connector.
Cutaway view
showing small
tube
Holder with
extension
Syringe
BTW connector
6. Remove prepared fiber from holder block and insert it
into the small tube inside the connector and carefully feel
for the opening in the ferrule. Rotating the fiber or the
connector assembly may help to locate the opening.
! CAUTION: Only perform the following step once.

7. When the fiber is seated, pull it back slightly and watch
for fiber movement at the tip of the ferrule to make sure
the fiber is not broken. Reposition the fiber back into the
connector.
8. Ensure the buffer support boot is pushed well away from

the holder extension slot and back onto buffered fiber.
Push the buffer into the slot at the end of holder
extension, creating a small loop, and this will hold the
fiber under tension in the connector.
9. Place the connector holder into holder block. This will

prevent adhesive from flowing onto the ferrule chamfer
and sidewall surfaces. Allow adhesive to cure for 1
minute.
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Scoring the Fiber
1. Remove the connector from connector holder taking care

not to break the exposed fiber.
2. Use the edge of a wipe to clean any uncured adhesive

from around the fiber where it protrudes from the ferrule
tip. This is very important as any uncured adhesive or
primer could cause problems when it comes into contact
with the polishing tool in the next stage.
3. Push the cable support boot onto the connector being

very careful not to snap off the fiber stub.
4. Using the 975A cleaving/scoring tool, place the scoring

edge of the cleaving/scoring tool against the ferrule and
exposed fiber. Using a single stroke, score the fiber as
close to the ferrule as possible while at the same time
being careful not to break the fiber.
Cleaving
tool
Exposed
fiber
Use ONE
stroke to Connector
score fiber ferrule
5. Remove the exposed fiber by gently pulling straight away

from the cable. If the fiber did not readily pull off, score
fiber again on opposite side and gently pull fiber.
6. Dispose of the fiber scraps in a safe manner either in a

‘sharps’ bin or onto the adhesive surface on a piece of
tape which will hold fiber pieces until disposal.
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Polishing Instructions Multimode & Singlemode Connectors

Polish Connector End−Multimode & Singlemode
The following polishing procedures are only for use with the
Pre-Radiused LC connectors and not intended for use on
standard flat-tipped LC Connectors. It is imperative that if a
high quality of polished connector is desired that the work area
is kept as clean as possible. Contaminants on polishing
materials can cause scratches on the end face of the
fiber/ferrule. Throughout the entire polishing process, keep all
polishing materials clean and clean polishing papers between
each step using a wipe moistened with alcohol.
NOTE: - Uncured adhesive on ferrule cylindrical surface can cause

problems during mating/de-mating of connectors. Clean all ferrule
surfaces using a wipe moistened with alcohol.
Removing the Fiber Stub
1. In one hand, hold a piece of Type H polishing paper

(green, dull side facing the connector). In the other hand,
hold the connector in the polishing puck
2. When performing the following step, support the

polishing puck with the fingers on back side of paper. Be
careful not to break the fiber stub.
Type H (green) Position puck during
polishing paper polishing so it is
supported by fingers on
the back side of paper
4. Air polish using light figure-8 motions about (25 mm) 1

inch in diameter; carefully polish off fiber stub. Gently
begin light figure-8 strokes to allow polishing paper to
polish down the fiber stub without snagging or breaking
it. Polish approximately 20 strokes.
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Removing Excess Adhesive
1. Use canned air to clean the back and front of one sheet of
Type H polishing paper (green) and place it on the
polishing plate. Each sheet of polishing paper is cut to fit
squarely on the polishing plate. One sheet of Paper H will
polish 4 connectors, so start in one corner and work
around the sheet.
2. Saturate a wipe with isopropyl alcohol (>91% 2-propanol

+ water). Obtain a glass plate and a polishing tool
(T2000A or T2001A) from the tool kit. Clean the connector
ferrule, glass plate, and polishing tool with the saturated
wipe between polishing steps.
3. Use canned air to blow dry the connector ferule, glass

plate, and the polishing tool.
4. To be certain that the ferrule is free of any uncured

adhesive, clean the connector tip, chamfer, and cylindrical
surfaces with a moistened wipe
5. Insert the LC connector into the T2000A or T2001A

polishing tool and gently place the polishing tool and
connector onto the polishing paper.
Note: In the following step, you should not feel any drag
between the fiber and the paper. Start with light pressure and
use figure-8 strokes that are approximately (50 mm) 2 inches
high and (25 mm) 1 inch wide. The figure-8 strokes must be
well rounded to ensure complete removal of the adhesive from
the end of the ferrule.
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Polishing MM Connectors
(NOTE Singlemode Differ See Page 13)
1. MM Connectors – Gently polish the connector for 12-15

large figure-8 strokes to remove all epoxy/adhesive from
the ferrule end face. For a more uniform polish, rotate the
connector and puck 90 degrees every ten strokes.
If the sheet is
divided into four One sheet type H
equal divisions, polishing paper
each area will (green) dull side up
polish one
connector
2. Using a 7X magnifier or LC microscope supplied in the

Fiber Kit, check the tip of the ferrule. No excess adhesive
should surround the fiber, ferrule chamfer, and
cylindrical surfaces. If excess adhesive is found, continue
to use Type H polishing paper (green) to remove the
excess. Inspect after every 5 polishing strokes.
3. This concludes the polishing procedure for multimode

connectors.
Repair Polishing (Only If Needed) Multimode
1. Place two sheets of Type F paper (yellow), one on top of

the other, over Type H polishing paper dull side up,
placed on the glass plate.
2. Wet the polishing surface with distilled water. Distribute

the water over the polishing area using several figure-8
strokes with an empty polishing tool.
3. Install the connector into the polishing tool. Using firm

pressure, polish the connector using 10 well-rounded
figure-8 strokes, to attempt to remove the flaw. If the
flaw is not removed, continue to polish, but do not exceed
25 repair strokes total, to avoid over polishing the ferrule.
If an unacceptable flaw is still present after 25 strokes, the
connector should be replaced/re-terminated.
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Polishing SM Connectors
1. SM Connectors – Before starting to polish you must be

certain that the ferrule is free of any uncured adhesive.
Clean the connector tip, chamfer, and cylindrical surfaces
with a wipe moistened with alcohol. Once complete using
firm pressure, polish the connector with 8-10 large figure-
8 strokes to remove all epoxy/adhesive from the ferrule
end face. (Note:- Less polishing strokes than multimode
are required at this stage for the singlemode connectors)
2. Using a 7X magnifier or LC microscope supplied in the

Fiber Kit, check the tip of the ferrule. No excess adhesive
should surround the fiber, ferrule chamfer, and
cylindrical surfaces. If excess adhesive is found, continue
to use Type H polishing paper (green) to remove the
excess. Inspect after every 5 polishing strokes.
3. Place one sheet of Type E (white) polishing paper over

the Type H paper (green), dull side up. Remove the
connector from the polishing tool.
4. Place a small amount of distilled water on the Type E

paper and distribute the water over the polishing area
using several figure-8 strokes with the empty polishing
tool.
5. Place the connector back into the LC polishing tool and

polish the connector using 6-8 well-rounded, figure-8
strokes. To be certain that the ferrule is free of any water
clean the connector tip with a wipe moistened with
alcohol.
6. Once the polishing process is completed and the end

finish is acceptable, cover the end of the connector with
the dust cap.
Finished
connector
Install white
dust cap
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Repair Polishing (Only If Needed) Singlemode
1. Place two sheets of Type F paper (yellow), one on top of

the other, over Type H polishing paper dull side up,
placed on the glass plate.
2. Wet the polishing surface with distilled water. Distribute

the water over the polishing area using several figure-8
strokes with an empty polishing tool.
3. Install the connector into the polishing tool. Using firm

pressure, polish the connector using 10 well-rounded
figure-8 strokes, to attempt to remove the flaw.
4. To complete the repair, remove the Type F paper then

place one sheet of Type E (white) polishing paper over
the Type H paper (green), dull side up. Remove the
connector from the polishing tool.
5. Place a small amount of distilled water on the Type E

paper and distribute the water over the polishing area
using several figure-8 strokes with the empty polishing
tool.
6. Place the connector back into the LC polishing tool and

polish the connector using 6-8 well-rounded, figure-8
strokes. To be certain that the ferrule is free of any water
clean the connector tip with a wipe moistened with
alcohol. Then inspect the end face.
7. If an unacceptable flaw is still present, the connector

should be replaced/re-terminated.
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Polishing Hints
Note: The photos below depict polished end faces viewed

using an interferometer to display end face contours. This
information is provided as a reference.
Example 1. Round Figure-8 Strokes Uniform Dome (Good)

Circular Interferometric Pattern
~ 2” (51 mm)
Example 2. Narrow Figure-8 Strokes Irregular Dome (Undesirable)

Elliptical Interferometric Pattern
Example 3. Underpolished Irregular Dome (Undesirable)

Ferrule end face still flat near fiber
Polishing pressure too

light during Step 3 using
Type F Paper
Flat Area
(Straight Line
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Assembly on Nonbuffered 250 mn Fiber
If termination is required onto a 250mn buffered fiber, this must

be overjacketed with 900mn buffer tubing available in the D-
181755 Kit buffer tubing kit. Failure to use the 900mn
overjacketing will invalidate the SYSTIMAX warranty. Refer to
Chapter 4 of this manual for the full procedure of dealing with
outside plant fiber cables and their termination.
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Fiber Inspection
DANGER: Optical fibers may emit radiation if the far end is
connected with a working laser or light-emitting diode (LED).
Never view the fiber end of a cable or plug with the naked
eye or any optical instrument until absolute verification is
established that the fiber is disconnected from any laser or
LED source.
The fiber end face should be clean and contaminant free.
1. Dampen a wipe with isopropyl alcohol (>91% 2-propanol
+ water). Clean all surfaces of the ferrule with the
dampened wipe, followed by a dry wipe. Blow the ferrule
dry with canned air.
2. Using an LC microscope (as supplied in the 1032B5/B6 or
1032H Kit) or similar, insert the ferrule end of the
connector into the microscope adapter (center hole).
3. Open the microscope barrels to illuminate the connector
tip and use the side wheel to focus.
DANGER: A high-intensity light may be used at the other
end of the fiber to illuminate fiber core.
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LC Adapter Fitting Instructions
1. If access to the adapter is only available from one side,

use canned air to blow inside of adapter.
2. If access is available from both sides of the adapter, clean
the adapter with an LC adapter brush moistened with
alcohol followed by canned air. The brush can be cleaned
with alcohol and canned air.
CAUTION: Do not try to clean the inner adapter sleeve with

a standard pipe cleaner. The inner diameter of the sleeve is
too small. Also do not try to clean the adapter with an LC
adapter brush if a connector is mounted in the adapter either.
Mount Adapter
1. Locate the panel or outlet where the adapter is to be

mounted.
2. Install the adapter from the rear of the panel or outlet.
Note: The channel markings (B and A) are for transmit to

receive polarity guidance. It is possible to mount the adapter in
any of the four possible orientations. (three are illustrated
below) to achieve correct polarity and position of a signal
within the panel. Refer to SYSTIMAX SCS Duplex Fiber
Polarity Guidelines for LC and SC Connectors for further
information. Depending on the particular panel or outlet, some
orientations may offer improved finger access to the connectors
for insertion and removal in dense applications.
Install Install Install

from rear from rear from rear
Adapter Mounted 90° Adapter Mounted Adapter Mounted 90°

Counterclockwise Horizontally Clockwise
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Polishing Procedure Overview
Overview—Polishing Multimode
No. of Figure-8
Step Polishing Materials Notes
Strokes
1 Type H (green, mylar 20, then as required Air polish with polishing
backed) puck to remove fiber
stub.
2 1 sheet (green) Type H 12-15, then as Dry polish to remove
over polishing plate required cured adhesive.
Repair 2 sheets Type F (yellow) 10 strokes, then as Wet Type F paper with
polish, over required to remove distilled water.
only if Type H (green) polishing flaw (25 strokes
needed paper max)
Overview—Polishing Singlemode
No. of Figure-8
Step Polishing Materials Notes
Strokes
1 Type H (green, mylar 20, then as required Air polish with polishing
backed) puck to remove fiber
stub.
2 1 sheet (green) Type H 8-10, then as Dry polish to remove
over polishing plate required cured adhesive.
3 1 sheet (white) Type E 6 Wet Type E paper with
over H polishing paper on distilled water for final
plate polish.
Repair 2 sheets Type F (yellow) 10 strokes, then as Wet Type F paper with
polish over Type H (green) required to remove distilled water. After
only if polishing paper flaw (25 strokes flaw is removed, repeat
needed max) Step 3.
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

SYSTIMAX FIBER OPTIC LC TERMINATION

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Connector description .............................................................................................................. 1

ASSEMBLY ON NONBUFFERED FIBER ................................................................................18

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EZ Method Installation Procedures for Pre-Radiused LC

Connector Code Fiber Type Jacket Size Material ID

The optical performance of field-installed connectors and

Consumables Kits for Pre-Radiused BTW LC Connectors

Kit –C-UNIV-M-100 Multimode Consumable Kit (Material

Paper H. 25 sheet pack for polishing 100 connectors. (Material

Other required or optional materials are as follows:

• Reagent-grade isopropyl alcohol 91% or better (99.7%

Adhesive and Primer Preparation

For the EZ installation, use the following Loctite products: -

• 648 Retaining Compound

Adhesives may be purchased directly from SYSTIMAX using

1032H Mini Tool Kit (Material ID 70005838)

Kit Description Kit Description

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Assembly Instructions using EZ Termination

Typical working length for buffered fibers is 24 to 36 inches (0.6

2. Measure and mark the buffered fiber (11 to 13 mm) 7/16 to

Assembly Instructions using EZ Termination (cont)

3. Clean stripped fiber by saturating a wipe with isopropyl

4. If residue remains on the fiber, use a clean wipe saturated

Prepare Adhesive & Primer

1. Shake the bottle of adhesive vigorously. Remove the cap

2. Shake the bottle of primer vigorously. Place a syringe tip

Note: Once the installation procedure has been completed, any

Apply Primer to Buffer

! CAUTION: DO 1. Place the prepared buffer fiber in the holder block.

Apply Adhesive to Connector

3. Inject adhesive into the ferrule by slowly pressing and

4. Deposit adhesive at the back of the ferrule by pulling the

5. Release pressure on bottle, wait a moment, and then

! CAUTION: Only perform the following step once.

8. Ensure the buffer support boot is pushed well away from

9. Place the connector holder into holder block. This will

Scoring the Fiber

1. Remove the connector from connector holder taking care

2. Use the edge of a wipe to clean any uncured adhesive

3. Push the cable support boot onto the connector being

4. Using the 975A cleaving/scoring tool, place the scoring

5. Remove the exposed fiber by gently pulling straight away

6. Dispose of the fiber scraps in a safe manner either in a

Polishing Instructions Multimode & Singlemode Connectors

NOTE: - Uncured adhesive on ferrule cylindrical surface can cause

Removing the Fiber Stub

1. In one hand, hold a piece of Type H polishing paper

2. When performing the following step, support the

4. Air polish using light figure-8 motions about (25 mm) 1

Removing Excess Adhesive

2. Saturate a wipe with isopropyl alcohol (>91% 2-propanol

3. Use canned air to blow dry the connector ferule, glass

4. To be certain that the ferrule is free of any uncured

5. Insert the LC connector into the T2000A or T2001A

(NOTE Singlemode Differ See Page 13)

1. MM Connectors – Gently polish the connector for 12-15

2. Using a 7X magnifier or LC microscope supplied in the

3. This concludes the polishing procedure for multimode