FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, PREPARING WITH THE Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set:VAS6223

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber Optic Repair Set:VAS6223

Fig 1: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
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Hose Cutting Pliers:VAS6228

Fig 2: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
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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 3: 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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers: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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 .

Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 Preparing

Fig 4: 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 5: Cutting Fiber Optic Cable To Length

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-- Establish length of fiber optic cable required.

-- Open Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 and insert fiber-optic cable -1- into trimming station.

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

Stripping

Fig 6: Identifying Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Stripping Lever

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-- Open the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 .

Stripping lever must be in lower position in the direction of -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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 until stop and keep closed.

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

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-- Lift the stripping lever in the direction of -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 8: 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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS6223/1 .

-- Press the cutting unit down in the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 9: Pressing Cutting Unit Down

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-- Open Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers: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 10: Locating Transport Safety Device On Cutter

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-- Close the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers: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 11: Opening Securing Lever On Crimping Pliers For Fiber-Optic Cable VAS 6223/2

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-- Open securing lever on Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Crimping Pliers:VAS6223/2 in direction of -arrows 1 and 2-.

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

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

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-- Close the safety lever on the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Crimping Pliers:VAS6223/2 -arrow-.

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

Fig 13: 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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Crimping Pliers: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 14: 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. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.

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 15: 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 Hose Cutting Pliers: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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Tube Tool:VAS6223/10 as shown in illustration.

Fig 16: 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.