COMMSCOPE 860601046 QWIK Fuse MPO Ribbon Cord Termination Instructions

860601046
Rev B, December 2020
www.commscope.com
Instruction Sheet
QWIK Fuse MPO Ribbon Cord Termination Instructions

General

The CommScope® QWIK Fuse MPO Termination Kit and Connector Kit, with the Splicer Kit (ordered separately), facilitate the proper termination of CommScope® QWIK Fuse MPO connectors. Field termination of 8F & 12F MPO connectors onto 8 &12F ribbon cord respectively is accomplished by following this method.

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Ordering information is listed below:
Connector Kits

Parts List – Connector Kit includes:

Qwik Fuse MPO Termination Kit

Parts List – Qwik Fuse MPO Termination Kit includes:

Separately Orderable Items

Note: Splicer Kit is not offered by CommScope and must be obtained through Sumitomo or other authorized sources.

    Splicer Kit

1| Sumitomo Mass Fusion Splicer Type-Q-101-M12 kit (Recommended) or Sumitomo Mass Fusion Splicer Type-66-M12 TuffCat kit.

Parts List –Splicer Kit includes:

Other Tools/Supplies Required (obtain locally)

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Important Safety Cautions

• Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when handling optical fiber.
• Never look into the end of a microscope or optical cable connected to an optical output device that is operating. Laser radiation is invisible, and direct exposure can severely injure the human eye.
• Alcohol is flammable, causes irritation, and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
  Keep alcohol away from heat, sparks, skin, and avoid contact with eyes.

Pre-Termination Set-Up and Preparation Recommendations

1. Ensure the work area is a clean surface with adequate lighting.
2. The following termination and splicer operation should be performed by an individual with adequate and appropriate training.
3. Splicer functionality and operation are critical to achieving acceptable termination results and connector performance. Ensure that splicer is set up and functioning properly by performing a successful ARC test with the appropriate fiber type.
4. Ribbon fiber strips are provided in each connector kit for splicer ARC testing. Connector types should be tested only with the specific, provided ribbon fiber strip. Perform a new ARC test whenever preparing to splice a different connector type.
5. Confirm fiber order/orientation of both ends on cable assembly (A & B) prior to starting termination to facilitate and maintain proper polarity configuration of the cable assembly.
6. Review and familiarize yourself with the splicer instruction for the safe and proper use of the equipment.

Step 1 – Prepare the Cable

MPO Assembly Parts

1. To prepare the cable assembly for the splice, slide the boot assembly over the exposed end of the cable.
   Remove these components from the connector kit and insert them on the cord to be re-terminated in the order listed:
   • boot/furcation tube; yarn stopper; rear housing.

2. To prepare the cable for the slitting and ribboning process, mark the cable jacket at 5.1 in (130mm) from the cord end as shown.
   Note: When terminating or making a repair, cut cable back to remove any damaged fibers. ok, we

3. Make a slit from the mark to the end of the cable by using 3mm groove with the cord placed in the remover tool perpendicularly.

4. Fold jacket and strengthening yarn back as shown and secure in position with a clip or adhesive tape.

Maintaining Proper Polarity for Fiber Splicing of QWIK MPO Connectors

Please note that for termination, repair, and restoration, it is important to understand the polarity configuration of CommScope’s cable assemblies.
Important: CommScope trunks can be terminated with Method A or B polarity.

1. Standard Loss and Low Loss Cable Assemblies (Type B) – CommScope “Standard Loss” and “Low Loss” assemblies are typically terminated with Type B polarity, in which the trunk cables are terminated with female (un-pinned) MPO connectors. Other cable assemblies, such as equipment cords and trunk extensions may be terminated with different gender (pinning) on each end, depending on how the cable assembly is being used. The orientation of these connector components is referenced in Tables 1 and  2 as Cable Type “LL, Standard Trunks (B-Cords)”.

2. Standard Loss and Low Loss Singlemode Equipment Connection Assemblies (Type B) – With regard to single-mode fiber, the MPO has an angle integrated into the connector end face. It is important to note that when dealing with “Standard Loss” and “Low Loss” Singlemode MPO assemblies, the default angle does not match the angle orientation of standard transceiver transceivers. As such, when terminating or repairing a “Standard Loss” or “Low Loss” Singlemode MPO assembly, the termination process will differ for equipment connections and trunk or module connections. The orientation of these connector components is referenced in Tables 1 and  2 as Cable Type “Equipment Cords (B-Cords)”. Connections to transceivers are noted as “EQ”, referencing a female (un-pinned) connector with the angle orientation matching a standard transceiver. Connections to other CommScope assemblies and components are noted as “Female” or “Male”, as appropriate.
   Note: The “Equipment Cords (B-Cords)” section only applies to single-mode assemblies.
   Note: Multimode assemblies are not made with angled MPO connectors, as such, the adjustment for angle is not necessary. In other words, standard Female (un-pinned)  MPO assemblies can be directly connected to standard multimode transceivers or other CommScope assemblies and components.

3. Ultra-Low Loss Cable Assemblies (Type B) – CommScope “Ultra Low Loss” assemblies are typically terminated with Type B polarity, in which the trunk cables are terminated with male (pinned) MPO connectors. In most cases, the equipment cords will be terminated with female (un-pinned) connectors. Other cable assemblies, such as trunk extensions may be terminated with different gender (pinning) on each end, depending on how the cable assembly is being used. The orientation of these connector components is referenced in Tables 1 and 2 as Cable Type “ULL Trunks (B-Cords)”.
   Note: The Singlemode angle convention was adjusted to match the standard transceiver in the ULL product family. As such, standard Female (un-pinned) MPO assemblies can be directly connected to standard transceivers (single mode or multimode) or other CommScope assemblies and components, as appropriate.
   Note: MPO-LC modules are terminated with Enhanced Method B polarity. The cable polarity remains Type B.

4. Low Loss and Ultra Low Loss Cable Assemblies (Type A) – CommScope offers Method A polarity systems into certain customers and markets. The orientation of these connector components is referenced in Tables 1 and 2 as Cable Type “LL, ULL Trunks (A-Cords)”.
   Table 1 can be used as a guide to the orientation of the ribbonized cable when being spliced onto the QWIK Fuse MPO ferrule in the splicer.

TABLE 1

Step 2 – Strip and Clean the Fiber

1. Using the ribbon fiber to be terminated, slide the spring and the protection sleeve from the connector kit onto ribbon fiber as shown.
   Important: Verify the correct orientation of the protection sleeve with a steel bar on the bottom. The steel bar should be at the bottom side of the ribbon when properly positioned for placement in the holder or splicer.

2. Place the fiber cable into the fiber clip holder with .98 –1.18 in (25-30mm) of the ribbon fiber protruding as shown for 12 fiber holders in illustration 2a. The 8-fiber holder is analogous (2b).
   Note: Because CommScope cable assemblies follow method A & B polarity, verify that the ribbon fiber is in the proper orientation for A & B polarity when placed in the fiber clip holder. Ensure that the ribbon fiber is placed in the fiber clip holder such that the blue fiber orientation is consistent with Table 1 for whichever cable type and gender you are terminating.

3. Place the fiber clip holder with ribbon fiber into the thermal jacket remover and close both doors. Allow the stripper to reach temperature before stripping. When the heater stops blinking, it is ready to strip.

4. Hold both doors closed and firmly pull the sliding section of the tool away from the tool. Open doors to remove the stripped cable and fiber clip holder.

5. After stripping, verify that all the coating has been removed from the fibers. If not, repeat items 3 and 4.

6. Always clean the fibers with lab-grade alcohol wipes after stripping and before cleaving. Verify that all 12 fibers are present and not broken. The stripped coating should be aligned for all fibers. Repeat items 1 to 3 if fibers are broken.

Step 3 – Cleave the Fiber

1. Check the fiber cleaver blade to make sure it is in the front-loaded, ready position.

2. If not in position, slide the blade to the front.

3. Place the fiber clip holder with ribbon fiber into the fiber cleaver as shown and close the top of the fiber cleaver.

4. Slide the blade to the back one time.

5. Open the door and remove the fiber clip holder with cleaved ribbon fiber.

Step 4 – Align Ribbon Fiber and Splice the Connector

1. Turn on the mass fusion splicer. The splicer display shows several fiber-type options.
   Select the correct fiber type and arc test using proper fibers.
   • If working with 12F, select splice condition SM12 or MM12, depending on fiber type to be spliced.
   • If working with 8F, select splice condition SM8 or MM8, depending on fiber type to be spliced.

2. Select the “Lynx MPO” Heater Program for heating the protective sleeve.

3. Open the top door of the splicer.
   Get the ferrule sub-assembly from the connector kit and place it into the fiber clip holder with the “UP” circle showing on top as shown. Close the door on the clip.

4. Important: Place the fiber clip holder with ferrule assembly in the splicer on the right side.
   Fiberclip holder with ribbon cable assembly is always placed on the left side.

5. Confirm correct splice condition (item 1) is selected. Confirm correct heater program (item 2) is selected.

6. Close door and splicer automatically aligns the fibers and displays X/Y alignment offset, and machine pauses.

7. The display tracks splice progress and the alignment result, as shown on the next page.
   Note: Estimated loss screen of .00 shows “near no loss”, a preferred outcome.
   The red estimated loss screen indicates of tolerance splice and the need to resplice.

8. If alignment is acceptable, press the green button on top of the mass fusion splicer to begin the fusion splice.
   The fiber ends will glow during splicing.
   IMPORTANT: Do not pull the fibers during splicing.

9. After the splice is complete, estimated results will display green for passing, red for failing. Open the door and remove the assembly from the fiber clamps.
   Note: Proceed to the next item when the splice has passed. Repeat Steps 1-5 if the splice has failed.

10. Pick up the sleeve side, and allow the sleeve to slide down towards the ferrule, making sure that the splice protector is flush against the ferrule.

11. Place the assembly into the oven, with the metal side of the splice protector facing down.

12. When the clamps are closed on the oven, the machine will automatically heat.
    The oven will beep, indicating that the heating is done and the cooling cycle begins.

Step 5 – Assemble the Connector

1. Remove the tape or clip holding the cable jacket and the strengthening yarn.

2. Unscrew the rear housing and yarn stopper from the boot assembly.

3. Slide the rear housing up to the ferrule, pulling the jacket and strengthening yarn through the rear housing.

4. Remove the dust cap from the ferrule and install the connector body by pushing it onto the end of the ferrule.
   Note: Ensure that the orientation of the housing key and the ferrule window is appropriate for the desired Cable Type, Gender (pinning), and Cable End, as noted in Table 2.

5. Snap outer housing onto the end of the rear housing. Slide the outer housing over the ferrule and spring, snap onto the end of the rear housing.
   Note: Refer to polarity method B shown in Table 2 below for orientation configuration options.

6. Insert assembled connector into the MPO adapter on the platform and secure the cable jacket with the clamp on the opposite end of the platform. Keep jacket and fibers taut to minimize any slack in the fiber/cable while mounted in the assembly platform.
   **TABLE 2

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7. a: Trim the jacket up to the slotted edge (dotted line) as shown. Do not trim too short. The jacket should rest in the slotted area of the rear housing.
   Note: When trimming the jacket end, cut on a slight angle to form a chevron as shown:
   b: While holding the strengthening yarn and jacket tightly together, evenly distribute the yarn, place the jacket into its slot and slide the boot assembly up against the rear housing.

8. Screw jacket and boot until tightly sealed to the rear housing.

How to Contact Us

• To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at http://www.commscope.com/
• For technical assistance, refer to http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
• For information on patents, refer to http://www.cs-pat.com

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