61 13... Crimping optical fibres: Procedure

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To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers 61 4 321 & Optical Fibre Crimping Head 61 4 323

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Move contact guide by means of stop lever (1) into corresponding position (pin contact or jack).

Fig 2: Placing Stop Lever Into Corresponding Position

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Open pliers (2).

Place pin contact or jack (1) in crimping head and secure with locking lever (3).

Fig 3: Placing Pin Contact Or Jack In Crimping Head

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from optical fibres. Refer to 61 13 ... CUTTING OFF, STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING OPTICAL FIBRES TO LENGTH .

Insert stripped optical fibre (1) as far as it will go into pin contact or jack (2).

Fig 4: Inserting Stripped Optical Fibre Into Pin Contact Or Jack

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Close pliers (3) fully.

Open pliers (3) and locking lever (4).

Remove optical fibre (1).

IMPORTANT: Make sure optical fibre is correctly seated in jack.

Fig 5: Examples Of Optical Fibre Placement In Pin Contact

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