CORNING CamSplice FBC-017 User manual

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CamSplice™ FBC-017
Assembly
p/n 006-383, Issue 1
table of contents |
1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Loading CamSplice into Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Preparing Cable and Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. Cleaving Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Assembling CamSplice with Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Completing CamSplice Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.1 Crimp Lead-in Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.2 Remove Completed CamSplice from Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8. Maintaining Cleaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.1 Clean the Clamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.2 Clean the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 Change the Blade Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. General
This procedure outlines the use of the CamSplice and TKT-CAMSPLICE-CC Toolkit for splicing
single-mode optical fibers (see Table 1 on page 2). This document describes and illustrates
splicing both loose tube and tight-buffered fibers with the CamSplice Mechanical Splicer.
The CamSplice™ mechanical splicer accepts either 250 or 900 micron fibers and has been
optimized specifically for Corning ClearCurve™ fiber. No adhesives, special tools, or power-
operated equipment are required for splicing operations.
Each CamSplice unit is shipped ready for splicing in an "open position" with its cams 180 degrees
apart. To secure the fibers, the cams are rotated into their closed position. When completed, the
beveled surfaces of the CamSplice's center section and its two cams are aligned with each other,
providing visual confirmation that the splice is secured.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this procedure completely before starting a CamSplice
assembly.
For best results, keep the CamSplices clean. Do not remove from packaging
until ready for use. Do not rotate the cams until the fibers are inserted.
revision history |
Issue Date Reason for Change
1 08/2008 Initial release

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2. Tools and Materials Required
• CamSplice(s)
• CamSplice Toolkit
To optimize a CamSplice for the lowest possible loss, an Optical Power Meter or an Optical Time
Domain reflectometer (OTDR) is required.
Table 1: CamSplice™ Toolkit Contents
Number Item Part Number
1 Toolkit Trash Container 2104498-01
2 Scissors 100294-01
3 Retractable Black Permanent Marker 2104499-01
4 Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid 2104494-01
5 Fiber Wipes 2104493-01
6 FBC-017 Cleaver FBC-017
7 CamSplice™ Installation Tool 2104041-01
8 Cable Jacket Stripping Tool TL-OSE
9 Dual-hole Stripping Tool 3206001-01
10 Crimp Tool 2104341-01
11 Lanyards (2) 02-002853-001
12 Cleaning Stick - Size 1.25 mm 2104417-01
13 Strip Length Gauge 02-001757-004
14 Installation Tool Retaining Straps N/A
Not Shown Instruction, CamSplice™ FBC-017 Assembly 006-383
Not Shown Instruction, Critical Steps Card for CamSplice™ FBC-017 Assembly 006-384
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KPA-2098
KPA-2095

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3. Loading CamSplice into Tool
Step 1: Position the assembly tool with the
CORNING logo on your left. Place
both levers (Figure 1) of the assembly
tool in their vertical position.
Step 2: Slide the CamSplice into the right end
of the assembly tool (Figure 2) until it
butts against the tool’s left stop.
Approximately 8 mm (1/3 inch) of the
splice should protrude from the left end
of the tool.
4. Preparing Cable and Fiber
WARNING: Never look directly into the end of a fiber that may be carrying
laser light. Laser light is invisible and can damage your eyes. Viewing it directly
does not cause pain. The iris of the eye will not close involuntarily as when
viewing a bright light. Consequently, serious damage to the retina of the eye is
possible. Should accidental eye exposure to laser light be suspected, arrange for
an eye examination immediately.
NOTE: Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces.
Consult the cable specification sheet for the cable you are installing. Do not
bend the cable more sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius.
Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than specified. Do not crush
the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause damage than can alter the
transmission characteristics of the cable; the cable may have to be replaced.
Cable and fiber preparation is the same for all cable types, except for Step 4, which pertains only to
jacketed cable types.
Step 1: Remove the cable sheath and prepare the cable for splicing according to its
manufacturer’s procedures.
Step 2: Refer to the documentation provided with the splice tray or hardware in which the
CamSplice will be installed for sheath removal lengths.
Clamp
Clamp
Levers
KPA-2088
Figure 1 — Place Levers in Vertical Position
Stop
KPA-2089
Figure 2 — Slide CamSplice into Tool

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Step 3: After removing the required length of outer jacketing of the tight-buffered pigtail, carefully
cut the aramid yarn off with scissors at the end of the jacketing.
Step 4: If using jacketed cables, remove a minimum of 175 mm (6.9 inch) of jacket on each side
of the splice to make room for splicing (Figure 3).
Step 5: If using boots, slide the 900 micron
boot onto the fiber until it is out of the
way (Figure 4).
NOTE: Use the 900 micron boot for 900 micron
tight-buffered, 900 micron furcated and
250 micron direct termination
applications.
Step 6: For termination on bare 250 micron
fiber, also slide on the furcation tube
provided with the CamSplice until the
tube is out of the way.
Step 7: Using the Strip Length Gauge and permanent marker, measure and place a visual mark
at the dimensional markings shown in Figure 3.
Step 8: To expose bare glass, remove the 44 mm section of
buffer and coating in two steps using the Dual-Hole
Stripping Tool (Figure 5).
• For the 900 micron buffer, use the large V-notch.
• For the 250 micron coating, use the small V-notch.
Step 9: Clean the bare fiber with two passes of a Fiber Wipe dampened with Fiber Optic Cleaning
Fluid. Do not touch the bare fiber after cleaning it. Do not remove the visual mark.
Step 10: Proceed to Section 5, Cleaving Fiber.
CAUTION: Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid can cause irritation to eyes on contact. In case of eye
contact, immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Inhaling fumes may be
harmful. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of ingestion, consult a physician.
44 mm (1.7 in.)
175 mm (6.9 in.)
13 mm
(0.5 in.)
KPA-2094
900 / 250 micron Tight Buffered Fiber
Jacket
4 mm (0.16 in.)
250 micron coating
44 mm (1.7 in.) bare fiber
900 micron Furcated Fiber
900 micron
tubing
9 mm
(0.35 in.)
Figure 3 — Remove Jacket, if using Jacketed Cable
KPA-2100
900 micron Fiber
250 micron Fiber using Furcation Tube
Figure 4 — Slide Boot out of the Way
900 Micron
250 Micron
KPA-0966
Figure 5 — Expose Bare Fiber

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5. Cleaving Fiber
This section describes the operation of the FBC-017 Optical Fiber Cleaver. The cleaver is suitable for
single-fiber applications with 900 micron tight-buffered, 900 micron furcated, and 250 micron coated
fiber. It is assumed that the fiber has been stripped and cleaned according to the appropriate fiber
stripping procedure prior to cleaving.
Step 1: Ensure that both clamps are clean and free of fiber.
Refer to Section 8, Maintaining Cleaver, for
instructions on cleaning the clamps, if necessary.
Step 2: Squeeze buttons A and B (Figure 6) at the same
time to open the clamps.
Step 3: Place the fiber in the slot (Figure 7) so that the:
• Bare fiber is in the V-groove;
• the coating/buffer is aligned with the alignment
mark; and
• the fiber rests beneath the tab.
• If cleaving 250 micron fiber, assure that the fur-
cation tube is out of the way of the clamp.
KPA-1218
V-groove
Alignment
Mark
A
B
Clamps
Figure 6 — Open Clamps
KPA-1219
Tab
Coating
V-groove
Align
coating
with
alignment
mark.
Fiber rests
under tab.
Figure 7 — Place Fiber in Cleaver

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Step 4: Fully release both buttons at the same time.
Ensure that both the bare and coated portion of
the fiber is secured by the clamps.
Step 5: CRITICAL STEP: Cycle Clamp A (Figure 8) by
pressing and releasing Button A once. Verify the
fiber is still in the V-groove.
Step 6: Slowly turn the knob 360 degrees to cleave the
fiber.
Step 7: Squeeze Button A, remove the scrap fiber, and
place it in the scrap fiber bin.
NOTE: Ensure there is only one piece of scrap fiber
approximately 30 mm in length. If there are two
pieces of scrap fiber, DO NOT use the cleave, and
clean the clamps as described in Section 8,
Maintaining Cleaver, of this instruction. Then repeat
Section 4, Preparing Cable and Fiber, to re-cleave
the fiber as described.
Step 8: While holding onto the fiber, squeeze Button B
and remove the cleaved fiber (Figure 9).
NOTE: Once the fiber is cleaved, do not clean the fiber or
allow it to contact anything. If the cleaved fiber does
contact something, repeat fiber preparation and re-
cleave. Do not use the cleaved fiber as it is
unacceptable.
6. Assembling CamSplice with Tool
Step 1: Holding the cleaved fiber by its
coating, push the first fiber down into
the clamps (Figure 10). Slide the fiber
into the CamSplice splicer until it stops;
the visual mark should be near the end
of the crimp tube. To ease the fiber’s
entry into the CamSplice, the fiber can
be slightly twisted or “rolled” during
insertion. There should be no bend in
the first fiber at this point.
NOTE: If you feel any resistance while inserting
the first fiber, pull back on the fiber very
slightly, and then continue to insert it into
the CamSplice.
A
B
Scrap Bin
Step 5
Step 6
KPA-1220
Figure 8 — Turn Knob to Cleave Fiber
Cleaved
Fiber
KPA-1221
Figure 9 — Remove Cleaved Fiber
KPA-2090
13mm
mark
Figure 10 — Push Fiber into Clamp

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Step 2: For the second fiber, again follow the
directions in Section 4, Preparing
Cable and Fiber.
Step 3: Push the second fiber into the clamps
(Figure 11). Slide it into the CamSplice
unit until it butts against the first fiber
(you may twist the second fiber as you
did with the first to ease its entry into
the CamSplice). Continue pushing the
second fiber until it stops (the coating
should bottom out). This step should
put a 3/4 to 1-inch bend in the first fiber
but NO bend in the second fiber.
Step 4: Push the first fiber against the second
until there are equal bends in the fibers
with approximately 10 - 13 mm (3/8 to
1/2 inch) deflection.
Step 5: Slowly rotate both levers down to
actuate the CamSplice (Figure 12).
Optional
At this point it is possible to test for loss using an
OTDR or power meter. If an unacceptable loss is
indicated, the splice can be optimized by remating
the fibers.
a) Optimize the splice by first rotating both
levers back to their vertical position
(Figure 11) to open the splice.
b) Rotate the left lever to 45-degrees
(Figure 13) to close that side of the splice
and hold the fiber. This action provides a
positive stop to mate the right fiber
against.
KPA-2091
Figure 11 — Push Fibers Together
KPA-2092
Figure 12 — Actuate Levers
45°
KPA-2102
Figure 13 — Rotate First Lever

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c) Pull back on the right fiber and then
remate it against the left fiber. Once inward
pressure is felt, rotate the right lever to 45
degrees (Figure 14) and recheck the loss.
d) Steps a - c can be performed up to 2 times
to optimize the splice. If after 2 attempts,
the loss is still unacceptable, remove the
fibers and re-prepare the fibers as per
Section 4, Preparing Cable and Fiber.
e) If the loss is acceptable, rotate both cams
to 90 degrees as shown in Figure 12 and
continue with the procedure to finish the
installation.
7. Completing CamSplice Assembly
7.1 Crimp Lead-in Tube
Step 1: If direct terminating on 250 micron
fiber: Slide furcation tubing into the
lead-in tube on each side of the splice
until the tubing stops.
Step 2: Capture lead-in tube inside the
notched area of the crimp tool. Crimp
lead-in tube on each side of the splice
with the tool.
7.2 Remove Completed CamSplice from Tool
Step 1: Gently release the fibers from both
clamps.
Step 2: Working from the right side of the
assembly tool, carefully lift the
CamSplice out of the tool (Figure 16).
Step 3: If using boots, slide both boots up until
they reach the cam of the CamSplice.
Step 4: Secure the CamSplice in its splice tray
or hardware.
Step 5: Follow the instructions provided with
the splice tray or hardware to ensure
that the splice and its fibers are
properly strain-relieved.
45°
KPA-2103
Figure 14 — Rotate Right Lever
KPA-2096
Direct Termination -
250 micron
Applications
Only
Slide
Furcation
Tube
Figure 15 — Crimp Lead-in Tube
KPA-2093
Figure 16 — Lift CamSplice out of Tool

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8. Maintaining Cleaver
The FBC-017 cleaver requires little maintenance;
however, keeping the clamps and blade clean
and periodically replacing the blade will ensure
good cleaves.
8.1 Clean the Clamps
Step 1: Fold one of the provided Fiber Wipes
in half.
Step 2: Press Clamp A shown in Figure 17.
Step 3: Insert the wipe in the clamp and
release the button.
Step 4: While applying light pressure to
Clamp A, gently pull the wipe out.
Step 5: Dispose of the used wipe. Do not use
wipe more than once.
8.2 Clean the Blade
Step 1: Dampen the tip of one of the 1.25 mm
cleaning sticks with Fiber Optic
Cleaning Fluid.
Step 2: Gently drag the tip of the stick across
the diamond blade .
Step 3: Dispose of the used cleaning stick. Do
not use the stick more than once.
8.3 Change the Blade Assembly
Order blade replacement kits directly from
Corning Cable Systems by contacting your
customer service representative.
• Blade Assembly: p/n FBC-14-15-16-BLADE
A
B
KPA-1441
Wipe
Figure 17 — Clean Clamp A
A
B
KPA-1442
Pull
Wipe
Out
Figure 18 — Clean Clamp B
KPA-2121
Figure 19 — Clean Blade

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Step 1: Remove Button B as shown using a 1/16-inch Allen wrench (Figure 20).
NOTE: Rotate the cleaver’s orientation to prevent the blade from falling out of the cleaver.
Step 2: Remove the Blade Capture Block using a 1/16-inch Allen wrench (Figure 21).
Step 3: Use tweezers to remove the Blade Assembly.
Step 4: Slide out the Blade Pin (Figure 22). Locate the replacement blade assembly from the
packaging and insert the Blade Pin into the new blade.
Step 5: Using tweezers, place the new blade
assembly into the cleaver with the
blade facing toward the cleaver as
shown in Figure 21.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the blade.
Step 6: Replace the Blade Capture Block
(Figure 21).
Step 7: Replace Button B (Figure 20).
Step 8: Clean blade per Section 8.2.
KPA-0998
Button B
Figure 20 — Remove Button B
KPA-2101
Blade Capture Block Blade
NOTE: Be
careful not to
overtighten
the screw in
the Blade
Capture Block.
Figure 21 — Remove Blade Capture Block and Blade Assembly
KPA-1000
Used
Blade
Replacement
Blade
Blade Pin
Figure 22 — Replace Blade