Optec SwifTerm Guide
The information and specification in this documentare subjected to change without notice.
© 2017 Optec Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
•This installation & assembly instructions describe the procedure for Optec SwifTerm™ SC connector which applies for
bow-type drop fiber cable termination.
General:
Precautions: •Always wear eye protection when handling optical fibers. Dispose of cut or cleaved fibers properly to avoid skin or eyes dama ges.
•Never look into the connector end which may have a laser coupled to it. Laser light is not visible & may damage your eyes.
•The product is sensitive to dirt or dust. Unpack the product until ready for installation.
1.0 Components & Tools Required
Cleaning
Cloth
Positioning
Gasket
*(20 sets for 1)
Cable
Clamp
Connector
Body
Cable Lock Micro-stripper Cable Jacket
Stripper
Fiber Cleaver
Assembly Tools Required
Components of Connector Kit Set
Please refer to below
fiber cleaver model
for lock screwing
position:
“1” -
SUMITOMO FC-6S
“2” -
FUJIKURA CT-30
“3” -
FUJIKURA CT-20
Strip from the end
Cable
insert
⑧Cleaved fiber length should be
around 10mm.
2.0 Fiber Cable Preparation
50~60mm
①Remove around 60mm of cable
jacket.
②Press the cable into cable clamp
tightly, lock the cable clamp to
tighten cable in place.
③Place the cable clamp in position &
strip 250um primary coating off.
④Check & bend the fiber in multi-
directions.
Clean once with
straight movement
Clean again
with rotate 90◦
⑤Clean the stripped fiber with alcohol
wipe to remove any debris. ⑥Insert the cable clamp into the
positioning gasket and ensure it is
secured in place.
⑦Set the positioning gasket onto
cleaver such that 250um fiber’s edge is
at 10mm and cleave.
Ensure the cable
is locked tightly
into the slot
Position of
cable clamp
Place it flat,
cleave from
the end
29.4±0.1
19.4
Cleaved
fiber around
10mm
Installation & Assembly Instructions
SwifTerm™ Field Installable SC Connector – No Polish / No Epoxy
Doc No: MKD-B001-17
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The information and specification in this documentare subjected to change without notice.
© 2017 Optec Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
4.0 Disassembly Procedure
①Assemble the wedge clip. ②Unlock the fiber. ③Open the rear cover aside. ④Pull out the fiber and reassemble
the rear cover.
** Assembly repeatability is more than 5 times with proper handling
Installation & Assembly Instructions
SwifTerm™ Field Installable SC Connector – No Polish / No Epoxy
Optec Technology Limited.
Unit 1701, 17/F., North Tower, World Finance Centre, 19 Canton Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
3.0 Assembly Procedure
Insert fiber
along the C-slot
Arrow logo facing up Be sure fiber bend does not exceed
1.0mm above the C-slot
Slide the wedge clip towards front
①The wedge clip is locked with
connector body. Open the rear part as
shown in diagram.
②Insert the cleaved fiber slowly into
the rear of connector until connection
is made.
③Make a bend in the fiber to
maintain connection. Close the lid
when done.
④Release the wedge clip and
complete.
** Keep the ferrule’s dust cap on until ready for installation
Open the
wedge clip
Doc No: MKD-B001-17
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