CORNING Discovering Beyond Imaginz Corning Cable Systems Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 006-355 Issue 3, May 2005 Page tof 10 SC, FC, and ST®-compatible Epoxy and Polish Connectors and SC and FC Angled Epoxy and Polish Connectors with Preradiused Ceramic Ferrules Contents 1. General. ‘Components. Precautions Cable Preperation - Jacketed Cable (Cable Preparation - 900 micron Fiber. Connector Installation Proved Ut © ner Oo FC Connector pe ‘ST-compatible Connector 1. General 1.1. This procedure describes the field installation of the Cotning Cable Systems SC, FC, and ST- compatible, angled SC and angled FC Bber optic connectors with prevadinsed ceramic ferrule. This installation requires the TKT-025 tool kit for fiber installetion into the connector. 12 This document is being reissued co delete « reference to removing a dust cap during connector installation 2. Components ae BILE eee 1.6 2 mm Boot as] = ce - Doe nro Boe pace Comer OD iraea Coimp Ring 3 mm Boot comes 7 om [ Bas b> [fel Se SS, Trae ete Dust ~~ Queer Shroud Toner Assembly op i hoo seein we =? in 3mm Boot Ci ing eae ooo BYP Ukiam YSTES 16a 2mm Boot janes) 2a PS TH 900 wae Boe seRing ‘Jmm Boot in 006-355,Page 2 3. Precautions Bal Safery Glasses A WARNING: The wearing of safety gles © protect the eyes fom accidental oyary is srangh) recommended when bandling chemicals and cutting fiber Pies of glas fiber are very sharp and cen damage the cornea of the ee esl 3.2. Chemical Precautions Isopropyl Alcohol A WARNING: Lupropy! Aicot is flammable vith ‘a flashpoint at SEP and can cause irritation to eyes on contact. In case of eye contac, flush eyes with water for at east 15 minutes. Inbating fares may indece ‘mild dizziness, In case of ingestion, consulta physician. Ure with adequate ventilation Epoxy Adhesives WARNING: Uncured epoxy adbesioes consisting of resin and bardener components may exise dermatitis, skin sensitization, or orber allergic reactions. Prevent all contact with skin or ees. The suse of disposable plastic or rubber gloves is recommended while using the epoxy. Ifcomtact occur flush immediately ith plenry of oater. Get medical “attention for eyes. Avoid heat except during curin Keep out of reach of children. Avoid prolong inhalation of vapors and use adequate ventilation. 3.3 Fiber Precautions AWARNING: Cleaved glas ters are very nd an pee tb in ah De no eo ples {fiber stick to your clothing or drop in the work arca ‘here they can cause injury later. Use rscezers t pick up ont or broken pieces of the glas fibers and place theo on a lop of tape hep for that purpose aloe. Good housekeeping is very important. SRP 006-355 « Issue 3 + May 2005 3.4 Laser Handling Precautions A WARNING: Laser light can damage your eyes. Laer light is iitble, Viewing it dircty doesnot cause pein, The iis of the eye will not core fncolentarily as oben viewing a bright light. Consequenty, serious damage ta the retina of tbe eye is posible. Never look into the end of a fiber which may have a laser coupled to it. Should acidental ee exposure to laser lght be suspected, drrange fran eye examination immediatly 3.5 Cable Handling Precautions A CAUTION: Fiter optic cable i sensitive t9 ‘xcesive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the cable specification shet for the cable you are installing. Do not bend cable more sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius. Do not apply ‘more pulling force to the cable than specified. Do not crush the cable or allow it to kink, Doing so may] cause damage that can alter the transmission characteris ofthe cable, The cable may have to be replaced.SRP 006-355 « Issue 3 + May 2005 Page 3 4. Cable Preparation - Jacketed Cable 4.1 _ Slide the appropriate boot onto the first cable end to be eonnectorized. NOTE: In some cases, the jacket edge may not be even ‘vith the buffer end aramid yarn. Remove 10 t0 20 mm of cable end, if necessary, to ensure that all elements are 4.2. Measure from the end of the cable jacket and mark the cable jacket at the length listed below for the connector type being used. Using the wire stripping tool, remove the marked length of jacket. + FC connector: 22.0 1.0 mm © SC connector: 22.0% 1.0 mm * ST-compatible connector: 28.0 1.0 mm 4.3 Use scissors to trim the aramid yarn even with the end of the outer jacket. Ensure that che cable is not damaged when trimming the yarn. 44 Mark the jacket. ‘+ FC and SC connectors: 10.0 + 1.0 mm » ST-compatible connector: 9.0 + 1.0 mm ble jacket from the end of the Use the wire stripping tool to remove the marked length of jacket and expose the aramid yarn,