408-2974 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – OPTIMATE* Dry Non-Polish

OPTIMATE* Dry Non-Polish (DNP)
Fiber Optic Plug Assemblies
228087-1 and 228088-1
Instruction Sheet
408-2974
02 MAY 12 Rev E
Single-Position Plug Assembly
228087-1
Single-Position Plug
Dual-Position Plug Assembly
228088-1
Dual-Position Plug
Retention Clip
(Shown
Unassembled)
AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
228041-1
Single-Position Plug
228044-1
Dual-Position Plug
228046-1
Retention Clipp
Retention Clips
(Shown
Unassembled)
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the termination
procedure for OPTIMATE DNP fiber optic plug
assemblies shown in Figure 1. The plug assemblies
are designed to be used with 1000-µm plastic fibers.
NOTE
i
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
The following tools are recommended:
— Hot Knife 228085-1 or equivalent
— Cable Stripper 501198-1
— Cutting Fixture 228837-1
— Techni-Tool, Inc. Long Nose Pliers 461PL621
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
The plug assembly is available in single-position and
dual-position with a pre-assembled retention clip. The
retention clip, barbed both inside and out, engages the
jacket of the fiber and the inside of the plug assembly.
The plug assembly can be applied to fibers without the
need for polishing or the use of epoxy.
Fiber-to-fiber connections are made with single-position
bulkhead receptacles that can be disconnected.
Fibers can also be mated to active devices (sources
and detectors) mounted in an active device mount
(ADM). Refer to Instruction Sheet 408-9234 for
information concerning the receptacles and ADMs.
3. TERMINATION PROCEDURE
The following procedure is for terminating a fiber to a
single-position plug assembly. The same procedure is
used for the dual-position plug assembly, except that
the procedure is repeated for the second plug
assembly.
NOTE
i
Although it is not required to use a hot knife to trim
the fiber, using a hot knife will improve the optical
and mechanical characteristics of the termination.
1. Using the insulation stripping tool, strip the jacket
from the fiber to the dimension given in Figure 2,
Detail A. Make sure the tool is set for cable size 
20 AWG or 1000-µm fiber.
CAUTION
!
Do not nick or cut the fiber. If the tool does not have
the referenced setting, use a small piece of fiber as
a guide for setting the tool.
2. Using the insertion tool, push the stripped cable
into the plug until the cable bottoms and excess fiber
extends out the nose of the plug. See Figure 2,
Detail B.
3. Pull back slightly on the cable to ensure that the
barbs on the retention clip engage the jacket and
plug.
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