Repairing a fiber-optic cable

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223

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Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223

Fig 2: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228

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Air hose pliers VAS 6228

Fig 3: Pliers For Fiber-Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Cutting Device

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Checking remaining cut display

First check the remaining cut display:

Cutting device of Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 can perform approx. 1260 cuts. The cutter is advanced at each step for this purpose.
The last remaining 150 cuts are indicated via the remaining cut display - arrow -.
If there are no more cuts available, the cutting device locks. It must be replaced Operating instructions of Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.

Fig 4: Preparing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1

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Preparing Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1

Release transport safety device on cutter by loosening hex socket bolt - arrow -.

Fig 5: Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting To Length

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Cutting fiber-optic cable to length

Determine the required length of fiber-optic cable.
Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 and insert fiber-optic cable - 1 - into trimming station.
Close cutting pliers to cut fiber-optic cable to length.

Fig 6: Opening Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1

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Stripping

Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.

Stripping lever must be located in the lower position - arrow -.

Insert fiber-optic cable - 1 - into stripping station.

Fiber-optic cable must terminate flush to rear side of cutting pliers.

Fig 7: Closing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Until Stop And Keep Closed

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Close Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 until stop and keep closed.
Pivot stripping lever upward - arrow -.
Open cutting pliers and remove fiber-optic cable - 1 -.
Remove the separated stripped piece from fiber-optic cable.

Fig 8: Sliding Fiber Optic Cable Into Cutting Point

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Cutting precisely (creating optical contact surface)

Slide fiber-optic cable - 1 - into cutting station.

Insulation must make contact at stop - arrow - of cutting station.

Close Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.

Fig 9: Pressing Cutting Unit Down

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Press down - arrow - cutting device.
Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 and remove fiber-optic cable - 1 -.

NOTE:

Lay the fiber-optic cable only on an absolutely clean surface/substrate.

Fig 10: Preparing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1

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Activating transport safety device

Close Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.
Tighten hex socket bolt - arrow - for transport safety device on cutter.

Fig 11: Opening Securing Lever On Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/2

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Attaching brass pin contact to fiber-optic cable

Open securing lever on Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable VAS 6223/2 - arrow 1 - and - arrow 2 -.

Fig 12: Closing Securing Lever On Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/2

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Insert a brass pin contact - 1 - into mount.
Close securing lever on Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable VAS 6223/2 - arrow -.

Fig 13: Sliding Fiber Optic Cable Into Brass Pin Contact As Far As Spring-Loaded Stop

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Slide fiber-optic cable - 2 - in brass pin contact - 1 - up to spring-loaded stop.
Slide fiber-optic cable further in up to fixed stop and close Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable VAS 6223/2.
Open Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable and remove fiber-optic cable with brass pin contact.

CAUTION: Fiber-optic cables are not to be kinked or excessively bent (minimum bending radius 25 mm).

Fig 14: Checking Proper Attachment Of Brass Pin Contact To Fiber Optic Cable

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Check the connection of brass pin contact - 2 - to fiber-optic cable - 1 - for secure installation.

4 crimp points must be visible at brass connection pin.
The brass pin contact must not be able to be removed by hand from fiber-optic cable.
The contact surface of the fiber-optic cable is 0.01 0.1 mm behind the brass pin contact (visual check).

NOTE:

Connector couplings are available for connecting fiber-optic cables Parts Catalog.
Installing a new fiber-optic cable in a wiring harness connector → Fiber-optic cable, disconnecting from wiring harness connector .

Fig 15: Cutting Corrugated Tube To Appropriate Length Using Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228 Or A Sharp Knife

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Installing corrugated tube on fiber-optic cable

Cut the corrugated tube to the appropriate length.

Use air hose pliers VAS 6228 or a sharp knife for cutting.
The corrugated tube must not be cut through using a side cutter under any circumstances
The corrugated tube must be cut on the wave peak - arrow -, not in the wave trough.

Fig 16: Guiding Fiber-Optic Cable Into Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/10

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Guide fiber-optic cable into Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable VAS 6223/10 as shown in illustration.
Position Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable at slot of corrugated tube.
Position Crimping Pliers For Fiber-optic Cable at slot of corrugated tube. By doing this, fiber-optic cable is fed in corrugated tube.