Copy of How to fusion splice fiber optic cable


In this tutorial, we will show you how to fusion splice two fiber optic strands together in an easy 12 step process. 



Step 1: Prep Fiber

Strip off the outside jacket. 
"Nibble" off outer jacket in about 30mm segments

             		  Step 2: Take of coating  

 Take off acrylate coating using the fiber stripper in a         
smooth perpendicular motion. Then, dab a lint free wipe in 
fiber optic cleaning solution to wipe off coating.

        









































Step 3: Clean Fiber

         Clean the fiber again with a lint free wipe. 
Slide the wipe towards the end of the fiber, once or twice, until it squeaks.
The squeak indicates the fiber is clean.
    




 Step 4: Cleave the Fiber

Cleave the fiber with a cleaver unit by opening the body cover
and put the stripped fiber on the v-groove. Then close the holder cover.
Close the main cover and move the slider forward to cleave the fiber.


         


Step 5: Clamp Fiber

Place the fiber in the clamp style fiber holder, and
clamp down the fiber. 


 Step 6 : Splice Sleeve 

   Repeat the process with the other fiber, but first put
on the splice protection sleeve. 

 


Step 7: Close the Lid

Close the lid and check for accuracy.
Hit the set button once, and if there is a cleave error
repeat the process. 



 Step 8 : Set 

  If accuracy is achieved, hit the set button again
and the splice will complete. 

 

 
 Step 9: Slide Protection Sleeve 

   Open up both clamp style fiber holders, and slide the protection 
sleeve up in between both fibers. 


Step 10: Protection Sleeve Heater 

Put the sleeve in the protection sleeve heater, close
the lid, and the sleeve will set automatically.  

 Step 11: Cooling Tray 

   Once the unit beeps to indicate it is complete, 
move the fiber to the cooling tray, and you're done!