CORNING LANscape TKT-UNICAM-PFC User manual

Installation Guide for the
TKT-UNICAM-PFC Tool Kit
with FBC-007 Cleaver
www.corning.com/cablesystems/unicam
US and Canada: 1-800-743-2671
International: [phone]
006-394
Issue 1

Corning Cable Systems LLC
PO Box 489
Hickory, NC 28603-0489 USA
FAX: [phone]
www.corning.com/cablesystems
Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to improve, enhance, and modify the
features and specifications of Corning Cable Systems’ products without prior
notification. UniCam is a registered trademark of Corning Cable Systems
Brands, Inc. ST is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies. All other
trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Corning Cable Systems
is ISO 9001 certified.
© 2011 Corning Cable Systems. All rights reserved. Published in the USA.
SRP 006-394, Issue 1 / June 2011

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................v
Safety Precautions .................................................................vii
1. Getting Started............................................................... 1
1.1. General ................................................................ 1
1.2. High-Performance UniCam®Tool Kit Contents .................................. 1
1.3. Compatible Connectors and Ordering Information ............................... 2
2. Overview of Installation Tools ................................................... 5
2.1. High-Performance UniCam Installation Tool .................................... 5
2.2. FBC-007 Cleaver ........................................................ 7
3. Tool and Connector Preparation ................................................. 9
3.1. Tool Preparation ......................................................... 9
3.2. Connector Preparation ................................................... 10
3.3. Connector Loading .......................................................11
4. Fiber Preparation............................................................ 15
4.1. All Fiber/Cable Types .................................................... 15
4.2. 900 micron Tight-buffered Fibers ........................................... 15
4.3. Jacketed Cable ......................................................... 17
4.4. 900 micron Fan-out Tubing Applications...................................... 20

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5. Fiber Cleaving with FBC-007 Cleaver ............................................ 21
5.1. Cleaving 900 Micron Fiber ................................................ 21
5.2. Cleaving Jacketed Fiber .................................................. 23
5.3. Cleaving UniCam®Fanout Applications ...................................... 23
6. Connector Termination........................................................ 23
6.1. Termination Process ..................................................... 23
6.2. Completing the Connector Assembly ........................................ 26
7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.1. High-Performance Installation Tool .......................................... 29
7.2. Maintaining the FBC-007 Cleaver........................................... 32
7.3. Connector Cleaning ..................................................... 33
7.4. Troubleshooting ........................................................ 34
7.5. Testing UniCam®Connectors .............................................. 36

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Introduction
This manual describes how to assemble Corning Cable Systems UniCam®LC, SC, and ST®Compatible connectors. This document
describes installation of both multimode and single-mode connectors.
Factory polished
end face
Fiber stub
Field fiber
Mechanical splice
with index matching gel
TPA-2594
Please become familiar with the entire manual before starting to assemble a connector.
Visit www.corning.com/cablesystems/unicam for more information and videos showing this procedure.
SC ST Compatible LC
TPA-2593

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Safety Precautions
Optical Fiber Precautions
Chemical Precautions
Laser Handling Precautions
Safety Glasses Precautions
CAUTION: Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid can cause irritation to eyes on contact. In case of eye contact, immediately
ush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Inhaling fumes may be harmful. Use with adequate ventilation. In case
of ingestion, consult a physician.
WARNING: Cleaved or broken glass bers are very sharp and can pierce the skin or damage the eyes easily.
Do not let pieces of ber stick to your clothing or drop in the work area where protect your eyes. Use tweezers to
pick up pieces of ber and place them on a loop of tape kept for that purpose alone. Good housekeeping is very
important.
WARNING: Never look directly into the end of a ber that may be carrying laser light. Laser light can
be 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.
CAUTION: Recommend the use of safety glasses (spectacles) conforming to ANSI Z87, for eye protection from
accidental injury when handling chemicals, cables, or working with ber. Pieces of glass ber are very sharp and
have the potential to damage the eye.

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Laser Safety
Cable Handling Precautions
For additional safety information, please visit www.corning.com/cablesystems/safety.
The High-Performance UniCam® Installation tool conforms to the requirements contained in IEC 60825-1:1993
plus Amendments 1:1997 and 2:2001. Pmax < 1.0 mW, l=635nm
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (MAGNIFIERS).
CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTE: Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the cable
specication 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 specied. Do
not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause damage that can alter the transmission
characteristics of the cable; the cable may have to be replaced.

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1. GETTING STARTED
1.1. General
Please become familiar with the appropriate sections of this
manual before starting to install a connector.
1.2. High-Performance UniCam®Tool Kit Contents
Table 1 describes the contents of the Corning Cable Systems
High-Performance UniCam®Tool Kit.
SC LC ST Compatible
TPA-2758
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
TPA-3851
Number Item Part Number
1 UniCam Tool Kit Trash Container 2104498-01
2 Scissors 100294-01
3 Retractable Black Permanent Marker 2104499-01
4 Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid FCC-CLEANER-FIBER
5 Fiber Wipes FCC-WIPES
6 High-Performance Cleaver FBC-007
7 High-Performance UniCam Installation Tool TL-UCP
8 Cable Jacket Stripping Tool 3206001-01
9 Dual-hole Stripping Tool 2104502-01
10 1.25 mm Ferrule Adapter VFL-A125 *
11 UniCam Crimp Tool 3201007-01
12 Lanyards (2) 02-002853-001
13 Cleaning Stick - Size 1.25 mm CLEAN-STICKS-125
14 Strip Length Gauge 02-001757-001
15 Cleaning Stick - Size 2.5 mm CLEAN-STICKS-250
Not Shown Installation Instructions for SC, LC, ST®Compatible Connectors 006-369
Not Shown 2.5 mm Ferrule Adapter (ships in the Installation Tool) VFL-A250 *
* Order both Ferrule Adapters by referencing VFL-AKIT

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1.3. Compatible Connectors and Ordering Information
NOTE: To order an organizer pack containing 25 connectors, add –Z to desired part number above (e.g., 95-000-50-Z)
Keyed LC solutions are also available. Visit www.corning.com/cablesystems and enter “LAN-701-EN” into the search engine for
detailed information.
Part Number Description
SC
95-000-40 SC Standard Performance Multimode (OM1)
95-000-41 SC High Performance Multimode (OM1)
95-050-40 SC Standard Performance Multimode (OM2)
95-050-41 SC High Performance Multimode (OM2)
95-050-41-X SC High Performance Multimode (OM3, OM4)
95-200-41 SC Single-Mode UPC (OS2)
95-200-44 SC Single-Mode APC (OS2)
ST®Compatible
95-000-50 ST Compatible Standard Performance Multimode (OM1)
95-000-51 ST Compatible High Performance Multimode (OM1)
95-050-50 ST Compatible Standard Performance Multimode (OM2)
95-050-51 ST Compatible High Performance Multimode (OM2)
95-050-51-X ST Compatible High Performance Multimode (OM3, OM4)
95-200-51 ST Compatible Single-Mode UPC (OS2)
LC
95-000-99 LC High Performance Multimode (OM1)
95-050-99 LC High Performance Multimode (OM2)
95-050-99-X LC High Performance Multimode (OM3, OM4)
95-200-99 LC Single-Mode UPC (OS2)

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1.3.1 Components
Each UniCam®connector package contains the parts shown in this section of the manual.
NOTE: Organizer packs only include materials for 900 micron termination.
Shroud
Ferrule
Dust
Cap
Cam
Lead-in
Tube
Rear Dust
Cap
Crimp
Ring
900 Micron Boot
2.9 mm Boot
Rear Dust
Cap
Crimp Ring
Load
Adapter
Ferrule
Dust
Cap
Cam
Lead-in
Tube
Trigger
900 Micron Boot
1.6 / 2.0 mm Boot
2.9 mm Boot
Ferrule
Dust
Cap
Load
Adapter
Cam
Lead-in
Tube
Rear Dust
Cap
Crimp
Ring
2.9 mm Boot
900 Micron Boot
SC Connector
LC Connector
ST®Compatible Connector
TPA-2622

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2. OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION TOOLS
This chapter provides an overview of the tools required for installing SC, LC, and ST®Compatible UniCam®connectors.
2.1. High-Performance UniCam Installation Tool
2.1.1 General
This section describes the components of the High-Performance UniCam Installation Tool.
NOTE: With the exception of the Ferrule Adapter, this tool operates independent of the connector or ber type. SC and
ST Compatible connectors require use of the 2.5 mm adapter and LC connectors require the 1.25 mm adapter.
Please read through this entire chapter before using the installation tool to install UniCam connectors. Refer to
Chapters 3, 4, and 5 for complete operating instructions.

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2.1.2 Features and Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
11 12
19
13
14 15
16
17
18
22
21
TPA-2768
20
(Not to Scale)
Number Components
1 Cover
2 VFL Coupler
3 Power Switch
4 Power Light
5 Error Light
6 Connector Cradle
7 Photo Receptor
8 Reset Button
9 Red Light
10 Green Light
11 Crimp Knob
12 Wrench
13 CAM Button
14 Laser Aperture
15 2.50 mm Ferrule Adapter (ships in the tool)
16 Ferrule Adapter Port
17 LOAD Button
18 Jumper
19 1.25 mm Ferrule Adapter (ships in the toolkit)
20 Battery Compartment
21 Lanyard Attachment
22 Battery Cover

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2.2. FBC-007 Cleaver
2.2.1 General
This section describes the components of the FBC-007 Cleaver. Please read through this entire chapter, the
Fiber Preparation chapter, and Fiber Cleaving chapter before using the cleaver. Refer to Chapter 5 for complete
operating instructions and precautions.
2.2.2 Features and Components
TPA-3711
1
4
5
6
2
3
Number Components
1 Keep Button (Black)
2 Scrap Button (Red)
3 Cleave Button (Blue)
4 Fiber Handler
5 Latch
6 Strip Length Guide

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3. TOOL AND CONNECTOR PREPARATION
3.1. Tool Preparation
Tool is designed to be held in the left hand while working.
3.1.1 Open the Cover
Step 1: Ensure the components are in the starting position. If not:
• Slide the VFL Coupler back toward the cover hinge until it locks.
• Verify the LOAD Button is released and the Connector Cradle is
against its travel stop.
• Depress the Reset Button to return the Wrench to the start position.
Step 2: Ensure that the correct Ferrule Adapter is installed.
• 2.5 mm for SC and ST®Compatible connectors
• 1.25 mm for LC connectors
• To change the adapter, refer to”Section “Section 7.1.2 Ferrule Adapter”
on page 29.
TPA-2770
Reset
Button
LOAD
Button
VFL
Coupler
Cradle
Wrench
Ferrule
Adapter
TPA-2771
Start Position - Wrench Closed
Finished Position - Wrench Open - Press Reset Button

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3.1.2 Switch Power On
Step 1: Locate power switch and light in the upper left corner of the tool.
Step 2: Move the switch to the ON position. Once the tool is on, the Power
Light will glow.
• If the Power Light ashes or does not glow, the batteries
need to be replaced.
• Refer to “Section 7.1.1 Changing the Batteries” on page
29 for battery replacement instructions.
3.2. Connector Preparation
3.2.1 Verify Cam Position
Because the connector cam may rotate slightly during shipment,
verify that the connector cam is in the open position. The cam is
open when the cam key is 90 degrees from:
• SC connectors - the date code when it is facing up
• LC connectors - the latch when it is facing up
• ST®Compatible connectors - the “UP” label molded
on the load adapter
NOTE: If the cam is not in the open position, the connector
will not t correctly into the installation tool.
Power
Light
TPA-2773
Cam key/slot
TPA-2772
Date Code
900 micron
SC
Latch
LC
ST
Compatible
“UP”
21202-06

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3.2.2 Prepare Connector for Loading
Step 1: Remove the rear dust cap.
Step 2: Remove the clear ferrule dust cap and visually inspect the connector
for damage.
Step 3: Leave the black load adapter on LC and ST®Compatible connectors
until after termination.
3.3. Connector Loading
Step 1: Squeeze the LOAD Button to move the Connector Cradle away
from the Wrench.
TPA-2775
TPA-2774
Squeeze
LOAD
Button

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Step 2: With the connector oriented up (as shown on page 10),
load the connector into the tool by inserting it, lead-in
tube rst, into the Wrench.
NOTE: Ensure that the cam is completely seated in the
Wrench and the lead-in tube protrudes through
the crimp arms. The are of the lead-in tube
should be visible beyond the crimp arms.
Step 3: Slowly release the LOAD button while guiding the
connector into the Connector Cradle. Ensure the
connector is rmly seated in the Cradle.
Lead-in
Tube
Crimp
Arms
TPA-2776
TPA-2777