61 13... Crimping optical fibres

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Special Tools Required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3 SERIES (E46)

61 4 320

To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers (61 4 321) In Conjunction With Crimping Head (61 4 323) From Crimping Set

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Move contact guide by means of stop lever (1) into corresponding position (pin contact or jack).

Fig 2: Positioning Contact Guide

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Open pliers (2).

Place pin contact or jack (1) in crimping head and secure with locking lever (3).

Fig 3: Placing Pin Contact Or Jack In Crimping Head

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from optical fibres.

Insert stripped optical fibre (1) as far as it will go into pin contact or jack (2).

Close pliers (3) fully.

Open pliers (3) and locking lever (4).

Remove optical fibre (1).

Fig 4: Inserting Stripped Optical Fibre

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IMPORTANT: Make sure optical fibre is correctly seated in jack.

Right (A)

End of optical fibre (1) must be flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Wrong (B)

End of optical fibre (1) is not flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Correct Way Of Optical Fibre Seated In Jack

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