Installation Instructions

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Greenlee Splice-on Connectors

Note: This splice-on connector is compatible with 900 µm optical ber.

Greenlee splice-on connector contains the following items:

A. (1) Handle, each kit contains a limited number

B. (1) Outer housing (SC style only)

C. (1) Splice-on connector (SOC) pigtail with cleave protector and ber alignment sleeve

D. (1) 27 mm mini splice sleeve

E. (1) Universal strain relief boot

F. (1) Fiber positioning tool (not pictured)

Note: If ber alignment sleeve has become separated from the SOC body, do not attempt to

re-install; discard it.

A B C D E

Cable Preparation

Slide the 900 μm strain relief boot and then the 27 mm mini splice protective sleeve over the

900μm eld ber. Use the 910CL to cleave the eld ber. Insert the ber adapter with the cleaved

ber into the left-hand side of the 910FS fusion splicer. Make sure to butt the 900 μm buffer up to

the edge of the ber adapter. This will ensure that the mini splice sleeve will adhere to both sides

of the 900 μm buffer.

Installation

1. Disable the “Proof Test” on the fusion splicer.

2. Remove the factory dust cap from the connector.

Note: The extended dust cap may be placed on at this time, if so desired, to aid in

the transfer of the connector. DO NOT LEAVE THE EXTENDED DUST CAP ON THE

CONNECTOR, INSIDE THE FUSION SPLICE MACHINE.

3. While holding the connector rmly, pull down on the cleave protector to remove it from the

connector (Figure 1).

Note: Do not touch the cleaved ber stub with the protector or your ngers as this may

damage the factory cleave.

Figure 1

4. Insert the connector into the universal splice-on connector holder so that the back end of

the connector is ush with the end of the holder (Figures 2-5). Once aligned properly, the

connector should t freely into the holder with no force required.

Figure 2 (SC) Figure 3 (FC) Figure 4 (LC) Figure 5 (ST)

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5. Insert the holder into the right-hand side of the splicer (Figure 6), making sure that the ber

stub lays properly into the V-groove block of the splicer. You may use the ber positioning

tool to help align the ber in the V-groove. The ber for FC and ST splice-on connectors must

have the ber laying in the end of the ber groove in the V-groove. The ber positioning tool

can be used to align the ber with the V-groove. Turning the ber and/or the connector may

also be necessary to accomplish this. The FC/ST ber adapter may also need to be twisted

slightly to ensure that the ber is aligned with the V-groove.

Note: Make sure that

the edge of the 900

micron tight buffer is

even with the edge of

the 900 micron ﬁber

adapter.

Note: Remove the

extended dust cap

before initiating the

fusion splice.

Figure 6

6. Perform the fusion splice as described in the fusion splicer manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Once the fusion splicing cycle is completed, remove the connector from the splicer and slide

the splice protection sleeve up to cover the splice. Make sure that the splice protector is

positoned against the connector body.

Note: The extended cap may be put in place now to aid in the transfer to the splice sleeve

oven.

8. Transfer the splice to the splice sleeve heat oven on the right-hand side (Figure 7). Verify the

position of the splice sleeve is butted up against the metal portion of the splice-on connector.

Use the 60 mm heater mode #1 with center and edges activated. Press the HEAT button to

run the shrink cycle.

9. Verify that the splice protection sleeve is completely shrunk onto the ber to avoid the end

catching on the strain relief boot. If the splice sleeve is not completely shrunk, then place it

back in the sleeve oven and initiate a second heat cycle.

Note: Make sure that the splice sleeve has fully cooled before sliding the strain relief boot into

place. For SC connectors, install the outer housing onto the connector, being sure to align the

angled corners of the inner housing with those of the outer housing (Figure 8).

Figure 7 Figure 8

Compatibility Chart

The Greenlee SOC adapter allows the Greenlee 900 micron SOC to be used in competitors’ fusion splicers.

Manufacturer AFL Sumitomo Fitel INNO FIS

Model FSM11 (S/M) FSM-17S FSM-18S Type-25e (U/S/M) S122(A/C/M/) IFS10 CA3

FSM-19S Type-39FH S121 (A/M) IFS15

FSM-60(S/R) Type-46 S123 (C/M)

FSM-70(S/R) Type-66 S153

Quantum (Q101-CA) S178A

Compatible ﬁberTOOLS™ SOCs All versions SC and LC only SC, LC and ST only All versions All versions All versions All versions

Greenlee SOC Adapter 52075260 52075260 52075260 52075282 52075281 52075283 52075284

Visit www.greenleecommunications.com for an updated compatibility list and a video demonstration of the SOC.