W&T 81600 User manual

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Manual
Fiber Optic Cutting Tool
Model 81600
Release 1.0
W&T

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© 01/2006 by Wiesemann & Theis GmbH
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Perform work on and with W&T products only as described here
and you have fully read and understood the Manual. Improper
use may result in personal risk. We assume no liability for the
consequences of improper use. If in doubt, first check with us
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Cutting tool for plastic fiber optics, Model 81600
The 81600 cutting tool enables fast and precise trimming of
duplex POF cables size 4.4 x 2.2 mm without the necessity of
grinding or polishing the resulting cut surfaces.
Background information
For short runs it is generally sufficient to trim the plastic fiber
optic cable using simple tools such as a sharp knife. In these
cases the additional attenuation caused by a less than ideal cut
is non-critical for the stability of the data transmission. The
light intensity at the receiving location is almost always
sufficient for a reliable connection regardless of cut-related
losses.
But when you begin to approach the maximum permissible
distance, the cut quality is important in terms of the achievable
distance and the stability of the connection, and can determine
whether a connection is feasible or not. A perfect cut can give
you up to an additional 20 meters of distance in borderline
conditions.
The decisive criterion for the quality of the cut is a flat cut at
right angles to the cable axis, so that as little light as possible
is lost through scatter or reflection. Such cuts can be achieved
using the described cutting tool without requiring additional
grinding or polishing of the cut surface.
Important: This tool is not suitable for trimming glass
fiber cables. Any attempt to use the tool for cutting
glass fiber media will permanently damage the cutting
element.
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Preparing the cutter
The plier is shipped from the factory with a safety lock which
must be removed before using the tool.
Cutting fiber optic cable
Open the plier by pressing the two grips on the tool together
and then releasing them.
Place the duplex fiber optic cable into the holder provided in
the clamping block of the plier:
Close the plier by pressing the two grips together until the fiber
optic cable is securely held in the clamping block. While doing
this take care not to squeeze the grips until they touch, since
this will release the plier again.

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Then press the cutting wheel against the fiber optic cable by
squeezing the trigger-like grip towards you using your index
finger.
A firm pull with the index finger quickly and cleanly cuts the
fiber optic cable. To remove the cable from the clamping block,
open the plier.
With each cutting operation the cutting wheel rotates forward
by a slight angle, thus significantly increasing the service life
of the tool.

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Stripping fiber optic cables
In addition to the cutting function, the plier is also capable of
stripping duplex fiber optic cable. This function is now required
however when using fiber optic cable together with W&T fiber
optic interfaces.
To strip the cable, insert it into the stripping holder of the
clamping block and pull the associated lever up to expose the
inner cable section.
Replacing the cutter
In order to ensure consistent cutting quality, the cutter
monitors the number of cuts made and indicates the end of the
useful life of the cutting wheel in a small window on the side.
When the life expectance is reached, which occurs after 1260
cutting operations, the entire safety cutter needs to be
replaced.
The safety cutter including cutting wheel is user replaceable as
a self-contained unit and can be ordered from W&T under
Article No. 81602.
Stripping holder
Stripping lever
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Technical Data
Functions: Cutting and stripping
fiber optic cables
Compatible media: 2.2 mm Simplex- and 4.4 x 2.2 mm
Duplex fibers with 980um fiber core
Dimensions: 200 mm x 80 mm x 50 mm
Weight: 520 g
Included: Fiber optic cutting tool
Allen key for releasing
transport safety lock

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