Fiber-Optic Cable, Assembling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set: VAS6223A
Hose Cutting Pliers: VAS6228
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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.

Fiber-optic cable ends must not be soiled or grasped with bare fingers.

Fiber optic cables may not be heated.

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

Protect the connector and connection box from dust. Use the protective cap from the case.

Mount the Tool Head for the : VAS6223/1 .

-- Remove the securing pin in the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pins

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-- Mount the tool head in the direction of the arrow direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Set

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-- Push the securing pin back.

Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting To Length

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

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

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-- Create the necessary length of the fiber-optic cable.

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

Stripping

-- Open the : VAS6223/1 .

Fig 4: Identifying Open Position For VAS 6223/1

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

-- Position the fiber-optic cable in the stripper mount.

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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-- Tilt the wire stripper lever in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the fiber-optic cable.

Precision Cutting (Production of Optical End Face)

-- Push the fiber-optic cable -1- in the cutting edge mount.

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

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The insulation must make contact with the cutting point stop.

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying Visual Inspection Of Cut Wire

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NOTE:

Place the fiber-optic cable only on a completely clean surface/backing plate or hold in a hand.

Use the protective cap, if there is a risk of contamination of the fiber-optic cable front surface.

Attaching Brass Pin Contact to Fiber-Optic Cable.

-- Mount the tool head in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Change Of Tool Head

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

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

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-- Place a brass contact pin -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 in the direction of -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 pliers for the fiber-optic cable and remove the fiber-optic cable with 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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On the brass pin the four crimping position must be visible.
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 Parts Information.

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

Install the Corrugated Tube on the Fiber-Optic Cable.

-- Cut the corrugated tube to the fitting length using : VAS6228

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

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The corrugated tube must be cut on the wave peak -arrow-, not in the wave trough.
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 engage audibly in the fiber-optic cable housing.

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

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

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

-- Position the pliers for the corrugated tube assembly in the slit all around the corrugated tube. The fiber optic cable is then routed in the corrugated tube.