Field-Installable Pre-Polished Optical Fiber Connectors
www.signamax.com
999 N.W. 159
th
Drive
Miami, FL 33169
800.446.2377
305.944.7710
Fax: 305.949.4483
Copyright 2007 Signamax/AESP, Inc. All rights reserved
Signamax Connectivity Systems is a trademark of AESP, Inc.
Specifications subject to change
Connectivity Solutions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FPC
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02 Rev.A JAN
-
2016
1
The following installation instructions are intended to be
used when installing the following Signamax optical
Connectors and the optional fiber Jig Assemble Tool:
FPCxx-SCxx-02
FPCxx-LCxx-02
NOTES:
1. Optical fiber connectors shown in these instructions used for
example purpose only; actual product maybe slightly different in
dimensions and design detail.
2. Picture of tool used for example purpose only; actual tools may
differ from those shown.
3. All illustrations are not to scale
Make sure you have all necessary
tools for the job:
• Cable jacket stripping tool
• Optical fiber stripping tool
• Optical fiber cleaving tool
• Lint-free cloth wipes
• Optical fiber cleaning fluid
• Metric ruler and marker pen
WARNING:
• Wear safety glasses before handling
optical fiber to protect the eyes.
• Never look into the end of a connector or
an optical fiber which may have a laser
coupled to it.
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2
3
4 5
Identify components of the connectors kits:
1: 250-µm Tube 2: Fiber Connector 3: 900-µm Boot
4: Jig - Connector Holder 5: Jig -Fiber Holder
( 4 & 5 Sold Separately )
3
Be sure there is no space between
the wedge and connector, if there is,
push the wedge and connector
together to realign.
Set connector tightly onto
ridge of “U” shaped Jig. (#4)
Open covers 1, 2, 3. Make sure
the guide is not visible. If visible,
push the back-end into the fiber
holder.
5
Place the 900-µm boot on the fiber cable, if applicable
then slide 250-µm tube on the fiber. Angle cut first.
!
2
Remove the fiber guide on the cleaver by using the
allen key located at the bottom of the cleaver and
turning counter clock-wise.
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Field-Installable Pre-Polished Optical Fiber Connectors
www.signamax.com
999 N.W. 159
th
Drive
Miami, FL 33169
800.446.2377
305.944.7710
Fax: 305.949.4483
Copyright 2007 Signamax/AESP, Inc. All rights reserved
Signamax Connectivity Systems is a trademark of AESP, Inc.
Specifications subject to change
Connectivity Solutions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FPC
-
02 Rev.A JAN
-
2016
Place the Jig with the
fiber onto cleaver
8
9
While hold the jig, cleave the
fiber.
Set the fiber holder to the guide
rail. Be sue the fiber aligns with
the U-groove.
Slide the fiber forward holder
slowly until it stop.
Open the middle cover and continued moving
forward until you hear a “click” sound. Small
amount of bending is normal in the middle.
Open lock lever and push
the sides to release and
remove the wedge.
Open cover 1 and 2.
Remove connector from jig and
slide boot up until it clicks onto
the connector
Verify good termination by using
a visible light source.
Good Connection: Bad Connection:
No Light Visible Light
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11
12
13
14
15
Slide the tube up and set the fiber
and tube into the holder using the
above dimensions. Once fiber is
set, close the first 2 covers starting
the one closest to the fiber.
7
Check your cleaved
fiber length by placing
Jig and Holder together.
6
Strip 35 mm of 900- and 250-µm coating from fiber and
Clean the fiber with a lint-free wipe and fiber preparation fluid
By re-inserting the wedge
into the connector, fiber
connector could be re-
terminated.
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