I.S. EN 4533-001:2006
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
AEROSPACE SERIES - FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS - HANDBOOK - PART 001: TERMINATION METHODS AND TOOLS
Hardcopy , PDF
03-17-2020
English
01-01-2006
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
1.1 General
1.2 Need for high integrity terminations
2 Normative references
3 Component selection
3.1 Elements
3.2 Fibre optic cables
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Cable construction
3.2.3 Fibre choice
3.2.4 Cladding materials
3.3 Primary coating materials
3.3.1 Function
3.3.2 Acrylate
3.3.3 Polyimide
3.3.4 Silicone
3.4 Aramid yarn versus fibreglass strength member
3.5 Fibre optic connectors
3.5.1 Purpose
3.5.2 Connector types
4 Health and safety aspects
4.1 Generals
4.2 Chemicals
4.3 "Sharps"
5 Termination process
5.1 Objective
5.2 Cable preparation
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Cutting to length
5.2.3 Removal of outer jacket
5.2.4 Strength member trimming/removal
5.3 Removal of secondary coating(s)
5.4 Removal of primary coating
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Mechanical techniques for primary coating removal
5.4.3 Alternative techniques
5.4.4 Removal of troublesome coatings
5.4.5 Evidence of strength reduction when stripping
primary buffer coatings
5.4.6 To clean or not to clean
5.5 Adhesives
5.5.1 General
5.5.2 Adhesive types
5.5.3 The importance of glass transition temperature (Tg)
5.5.4 Epoxy cure schedules
5.5.5 Usability
5.5.6 Qualification
5.6 Connector preparation
5.6.1 Dry fitting (Don't do it)
5.6.2 Cleanliness
5.7 Sleeves, boots and backshells
5.8 Attachment of fibre to connector
5.8.1 Application of adhesive
5.8.2 Inserting fibre 'best-practice'
5.9 Adhesive cure
5.9.1 General
5.9.2 Orientation
5.9.3 Curing equipment
5.10 Excess fibre removal
5.10.1 General
5.10.2 Post-cure rough cleaving
5.10.3 Pre-cleave
5.10.4 Cleaving tools
5.11 Polishing
5.11.1 Rationale
5.11.2 Performance metrics
5.11.3 End-face geometry parameters
5.11.4 Methods for achieving end-face geometry
5.11.5 Polishing stages
5.11.6 Polishing tools and equipment
5.12 Inspection
Bibliography
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