FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, PREPARING WITH THE Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set :VAS6223A

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber Optic Repair Set :VAS6223B
Hose Cutting Pliers :VAS6228

CAUTION:

Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. The bending radius must be no less than 25 mm.

Fiber optic cables must not be routed over sharp edges.

The fiber-optic cable must not be dirty or touched with bare fingers.

Fiber optic cables may not be heated.

It is not permitted to twist together 2 fiber optic cables or one fiber optic cable with a copper wire.

Protect the connector and the connection box from dust. Place the cap on the trunk.

Checking Remaining Cut Indicator

Fig 1: Identifying Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers VAS 6223/1 Cutting Device Remaining Cut Indicator

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-- Start by checking remaining cut indicator:

The :VAS6223/1 cutting device can perform approximately 1260 cuts. The blade is rotated for each further cut.
The remaining cut indicator -arrow - displays the last 150 cuts available.
Once no further cuts are available, the blade is blocked. It must be replaced. Refer to the Operating Instructions that come with :VAS6223/1 .

:VAS6223/1 Preparing

Fig 2: Locating Transport Safety Device On Cutter

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

Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting to Length

Fig 3: Cutting Fiber Optic Cable To Length

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-- Establish length of fiber optic cable required.

-- Open :VAS6223/1 and insert fiber-optic cable -1- into trimming station.

-- Close cutting tool to cut fiber optic cable to length.

Stripping

Fig 4: Identifying Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Stripping Lever

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-- Open the :VAS6223/1 .

Stripping lever must be in lower position -arrow-.

-- Place the fiber optic cable -1- in the stripping point.

The end of the fiber-optic cable must be flush with the rear side of the cutting pliers.

-- Close :VAS6223/1 until stop and keep closed.

Fig 5: Closing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Until Stop And Keep Closed

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-- Lift the stripping lever -arrow- upward.

-- Open the cutting tool and take out the fiber-optic cable -1-.

-- Detach the separated section of the insulation from the fiber-optic cable.

Precision Cutting (production of optical end face)

Fig 6: Sliding Fiber Optic Cable Into Cutting Point

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

The insulation must make contact with the cutting point stop -arrow-.

-- Close the :VAS6223/1 .

-- Press the cutting unit down -arrow-.

Fig 7: Pressing Cutting Unit Down

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-- Open :VAS6223/1 and remove fiber-optic cable -1-.

NOTE:

The fiber-optic cable should only be placed on a completely clean surface.

Transport Protection, Activating

Fig 8: Locating Transport Safety Device On Cutter

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-- Close the :VAS6223/1 .

-- Tighten the hex socket bolt -arrow- for the transport safety device on the cutter.

Attaching Brass Pin Contact to Fiber-Optic Cable

Fig 9: Opening Securing Lever On Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/2

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-- Open securing lever on :VAS6223/2 in direction of -arrows 1 and 2-.

-- Insert brass pin contact -1- in the mount.

Fig 10: Closing Securing Lever On Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/2

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-- Close the safety lever on the :VAS6223/2 -arrow-.

-- Slide the fiber optic cable -2- into the brass pin contact -1- as far as spring-loaded stop.

Fig 11: Sliding Fiber Optic Cable Into Brass Pin Contact As Far As Spring-Loaded Stop

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-- Slide fiber-optic cable further in up to fixed stop and close :VAS6223/2 .

-- Open the crimping pliers for fiber-optic cable and remove the fiber-optic cable with the brass pin contact.

CAUTION:

Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. The bending radius must be no less than 25 mm.

-- Make sure the brass pin contact -2- is secured correctly on the fiber-optic cable -1-.

Fig 12: Checking Proper Attachment Of Brass Pin Contact To Fiber Optic Cable

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

NOTE:

Connector couplings are available for connecting the fiber-optic cables.

For installing the new fiber optic cable in the wiring harness connector. Refer to FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, DISCONNECTING FROM WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR .

Corrugated Tube, Install on Fiber Optic Cable.

Fig 13: Cutting Corrugated Tube To Appropriate Length Using Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228 Or A Sharp Knife

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-- Cut the corrugated tube to the appropriate length.

Use the :VAS6228 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.

-- Guide fiber-optic cable into :VAS6223/10 as shown in illustration.

Fig 14: Guiding Fiber-Optic Cable Into Corrugated Tube With VAS 6223/10

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-- Position the crimping pliers for fiber-optic cable at the slot on the corrugated tube.

-- Slide the crimping pliers for fiber-optic cable along the slot on the circumference of the corrugated tube. The fiber optic cable is then routed in the corrugated tube.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set :VAS6223A
Hose Cutting Pliers :VAS6228
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

CAUTION:

Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. The bending radius must be no less than 25 mm.

Fiber optic cables must not be routed over sharp edges.

The fiber-optic cable must not be dirty or touched with bare fingers.

Fiber optic cables may not be heated.

It is not permitted to twist together 2 fiber optic cables or one fiber optic cable with a copper wire.

Protect the connector and the connection box from dust. Place the cap on the trunk.

Mount Tool Head for the :VAS6223/1 .

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pins

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-- Remove the locking pin -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Set

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-- Remove the tool set -arrow- and pull the locking pin back.

Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting to Length

Fig 3: Identifying Method To Cut Fiber Optic Cable To Length

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-- Establish length of fiber optic cable required.

-- Open the :VAS6223/1 and lay the fiber-optic cable -1- in the mount.

-- Close the :VAS6223/1 to cut the fiber-optic cable lengths.

Stripping

Fig 4: Identifying Open Position For VAS 6223/1

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-- Open the :VAS6223/1 .

-- Position the wire stripper in the lower position -arrow-.

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

The end of the fiber-optic cable must be flush with the rear side of the cutting pliers.

-- Close the :VAS6223/1 until the stop and keep closed.

Fig 5: Identifying Closed Position For VAS 6223/1

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-- Bend the wire stripper upward -arrow- and remove the fiber-optic cable.

Precision Cutting (production of optical end face).

Fig 6: Identifying Position Of Fiber-Optic Cable In Cutting Position

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-- Push the fiber-optic cable -1- into the cutting station.

Insulation must make contact with cutting point stop.

-- Close the :VAS6223/1 and remove the wire.

Fig 7: Identifying Visual Inspection Of Cut Wire

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-- Visually inspect the wire -1- to make sure that it was cut correctly and that there are no burrs on the front surface.

NOTE:

Fiber-optic cable is only to be placed on an absolutely clean surface or held in hand.

Use the cap if there is a risk of the fiber-optic cable surface becoming dirty.

Attaching Brass Pin Contact to Fiber-Optic Cable.

Fig 8: Identifying Change Of Tool Head

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-- Change tool head -arrow-.

Fig 9: Identifying Movement Of Fuse On VAS 6223/1 To Show "Stift"

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-- Slide the safeguard on the :VAS6223/1 -arrow- so that the word "Stift" (pin) is legible.

-- Insert a brass pin contact -1- in the mount.

Fig 10: Identifying Inserted Brass Pin And Securing Lever

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-- Close the securing lever on the :VAS6223/1 -arrow-.

-- Insert the fiber-optic cable into the brass pin contact -arrow- all the way up to the threaded stop and then close the :VAS6223/1 .

Fig 11: Identifying Inserted Fiber Optic Cable

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-- Open the fiber-optic cable pliers and remove the fiber-optic cable along with the brass contact pin.

CAUTION:

Do not excessively bend or kink the fiber-optic cables (minimum bending radius 25 mm).

-- Make sure the brass pin contact -2- is secured properly on the fiber-optic cable -1-.

Fig 12: Checking Proper Attachment Of Brass Pin Contact To Fiber Optic Cable

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

NOTE:

Connector couplings are available for connecting the fiber-optic cables.

To install the new fiber optic cable in wiring harness connector. Refer to FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, DISCONNECTING FROM WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR .

Corrugated Tube, Install On Fiber Optic Cable

Fig 13: Cutting Corrugated Tube To Appropriate Length Using Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228 Or A Sharp Knife

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-- Cut corrugated tube to appropriate length.

Use the :VAS6228 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.
The corrugated tube must audibly engage in the fiber-optic cable housing when installing.

-- Guide the fiber-optic cable into the :VAS6223/10 as shown.

Fig 14: Guiding Fiber-Optic Cable Into Corrugated Tube With VAS 6223/10

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-- Position corrugated tube assembly pliers on slot on the tube.

-- Position crimping pliers for fiber-optic cable at slot of corrugated tube. The fiber optic cable is then routed in the corrugated tube.