Crimping Optical Fibres

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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 And Crimping Head 61 4 323 For Crimping Optical Fibres

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

Fig 2: Moving Contact Guide 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).

Close pliers (3) fully.

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

Remove optical fibre (1).

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

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

Right (A)

End of optical fibre (1) must be flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Wrong (B)

End of optical fibre (1) is not flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Fig 5: Ensure Correct Seating Of Optical Fibre

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