Fiber-Optic Cable, Assembling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set:VAS 6223A

Fig 1: Identifying Fiber Optic Pliers Repair Set (VAS 6223A)
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Hose Cutting Pliers:VAS 6228

Fig 2: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
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Fig 3: Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A
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CAUTION:

Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. Do not exceed a bending radius of 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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS 6223/1 .

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Pins

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-- Pry out the securing pins -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Tool Set

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-- Position the tool head -arrow- and push back the locking pin.

Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting to Length.

Fig 6: Identifying Method To Cut Fiber Optic Cable To Length

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

-- Open the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers and lay the fiber-optic cable -1- in the mount.

-- Close the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers to cut the fiber-optic cable lengths.

Stripping

Fig 7: Identifying Open Position For VAS 6223/1

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-- Open the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS 6223/1 .

-- Position the wire stripper in the lower position -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 Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers until the stop and keep closed.

Fig 8: 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 9: Identifying Position Of Fiber-Optic Cable In Cutting Position

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

The insulation must make contact with the cutting point stop.

-- Close the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers:VAS 6223/1 and remove the wire.

Fig 10: 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:

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.

Fig 11: Identifying Change Of Tool Head

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-- Change the tool head -arrow-.

Fig 12: Identifying Movement Of Fuse On VAS 6223/1 To Show "Stift"

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-- Slide the safeguard on the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers -arrow- so that the word "Stift" (pin) is legible.

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

Fig 13: Identifying Inserted Brass Pin And Securing Lever

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-- Close the securing lever on the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers -arrow-.

-- Insert the fiber-optic cable into the brass pin contact -arrow- all the way up to the threaded stop and then close the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Pliers.

Fig 14: 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 15: 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 the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Installing 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 16: Cutting Corrugated Tube To Appropriate Length Using Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228 Or A Sharp Knife

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-- Cut back the corrugated tube to the corresponding length.

Use the Hose Cutting Pliers:VAS 6228 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 engage audibly in the fiber-optic cable housing.

-- Guide the fiber-optic cable into the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Tube Tool:VAS 6223/10 as shown.

Fig 17: 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.