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Z1200-4-1 Assembly Instructions    [1200 Series]   

.9mm Buffered Fiber Instructions (16 steps)

Specifications:   

Type:  ST*, Field Installable, ST*II Compatible

Mode:  Multimode

Ferrule Material:  Zirconia sleeve w/glass insert

Curing Type:  UV Curable

[Curing Do's and Don'ts Regarding PVP's UV Connectors]

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Step 1

Take apart ST* Connector by removing dust cover and boot.

[Diagram]

Step 2

Slide the flame retardant boot onto .9mm buffered fiber optical cable.

Step 3

Strip approx. .500"/.740" of the buffer tube from fiber with No Nik Stripper.  Set aside carefully.

[Diagram] [Template]

Step 4

Apply about 1 drop of Norland 81 optical adhesive into the back (clear) end of the ferrule holder.  Allow 6 seconds for the capillary action to draw the adhesive into the ferrule holder.

[Diagram]

Step 5

Thread the fiber through the back end of the ferrule holder until it bottoms out.  Approximately 1/4" of fiber will be showing in front of the connector.

[Diagram]

Step 6

Place connector in curing fixture with "J" slot facing up.  Place UV light over connector, insuring that the blue UV light covers the fiber, connector, and entire ferrule holder.  Place light into curing fixture.  Cure for 1 minute.  (PVP curing fixture recommended.)

[Diagram]

Step 7

Slide flame retardant boot up the back of the ferrule holder.

Step 8

Cleave fiber on two sides.  Pull straight up.  Carefully dispose of cleaved fiber.

[Diagram]

Step 9

Place PVP rubber mat over PVP lapping plate and line with 15, 5, 1, & .3 micron lapping film.

Step 10

Add 3 drops of water to each lapping film.  Place connector into ST* polishing puck.

Note for Steps 11 thru 14: 

Be sure to blow off connector and puck after each lapping sequence to prevent contamination scratching of core. 

Step 11

Do 10 figure 8's using light even pressure, with 15 micron lapping film. 

[Diagram]

Step 12

Do 14 figure 8's using 5 micron lapping film.

[Diagram]

Step 13

Do 15 figure 8's using 1 micron lapping film.

[Diagram]

Step 14

Do 15 figure 8's using .3 micron lapping film.

[Diagram]

Step 15

Insert ferrule into angled portion of 100x Inspection Microscope.  Verify that fiber is radiused and above glass surface.

Step 16

Then insert ferrule straight up into 100x Inspection Microscope and inspect fiber core.  It should appear like the picture. 

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If necessary re-polish by repeating steps 12, 13, & 14.

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       Last modified: 02/27/08