3M Fiber Optic Connector Crimp Tool User manual

Fiber Optic Connector Crimp
Tool
Instructions
Issue 1, August 1993

Theuniversal3MbrandFiberOpticConnectorCrimpTool
is designed to be used with all 3M field-mountable
connectors. Thepackagecontainsthreesetsofcrimping
dies. Eachsetofdiesisdesignedfordifferentconnectors
andtheirmarkingandapplicationareshowninthefollowing
table.
Lift For Emergency
Ratchet Release
Thumb Screws
(To secure dies)
Movable
Jaw
ST* (BAYONET), FC-1, BICONIC
TECS (SMA) 200/230
PROTECTIVE COVER-8500
SPLICE
BC/ST .151
.178
.213
Application
2.4mm CABLE CRIMP RING
3.0mm CABLE CRIMP RING
KEVLAR CRIMP AREA
.120
.137
.190
SC SC and FC-3
Die
Marking Cavity
Marking
PPST
.120
.137
.226
ST ( PUSH PULL)
2.4mm CABLE CRIMP RING
3.0mm CABLE CRIMP RING
KEVLAR CRIMPAREA
1. Select the appropriate set of dies as identified in
the table above.
2. Squeeze and release the handles of the crimp tool
to open the jaws.
3. Insert the dies into the jaws with the deep half of
the
round dies into the movable jaw. Match the
shallow
half with corresponding cavities before inserting.
4. Retain the dies loosely with the thumb screws.
5. Close the jaws completely to exactly align the
dies. Then secure them in place by tightening the
thumb screws.
6. Follow mounting procedures outlined in the
appropriate connector instruction manual. See
listing at right.
Installing the Dies in the Base Tool
CONNECTOR
STYLE
BICONIC**
SC/FC-3
ST* (BAYONET) and FC-1
ST* (PUSH PULL) EPOXY ADHESIVE
ST* (PUSH PULL) HOT MELT ADHESIVE
ST* (BAYONET) HOT MELTADHESIVE
TECS (SMA)
78-6900-1917-5
34-7033-9144-0
78-6900-1806-0
78-8073-7530-4
78-8073-7529-6
80-6106-2571-9
(Crimp Tool Not
Required)
34-7031-4262-9
** To prevent deformation of the Biconic
housing, insert the connector from the non-
recessed side of the die.
3M Telecom Systems
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000
800/426-8688
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL NUMBER
Note: The crimp rings for the ST Push Pull
Connector have been improved over the
ones used in the manuals listed above. To
obtain a new die to fit previous ST Push Pull
crimp tools, please call customer service.
34-7034-5908-0
Printed in USA
© 3M 1993
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