408-9971 Datasheet, PDF (1/7 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – ST Ceramic Ferrule Connector Kits and Coupling Receptacle

ST Ceramic Ferrule Connector Kits
and Coupling Receptacle
Instruction Sheet
408-9971
24 SEP 13 Rev L
Small Diameter Tubing
(Used with 250-µm
Coated Fiber)
Connector Kit
Connector
Assembly
Crimp
Eyelet
TYGON
Tubing
PVC
Tubing
Short Boot
Bend-Limiting
Strain Relief
Bare Buffer Boot
(Used with 900-µm
Buffered Fiber)
Protective
Cover
Right-Angle Boot
(Used with Jacketed
Cable)
Coupling Receptacle Kit
Protective
Cap
Nut
Lockwasher
Coupling
Receptacle
Protective
Cap
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the application of all
ceramic ferrule epoxy style ST fiber optic connector
kits to fiber optic cable with a jacket diameter no larger
than 3.0 mm [.118 in.].
iNOTE NOTE
For stainless steel ferrule ST connectors, refer to
instruction sheet 408-4151.
Coupling receptacle 501381-1 is used to mate two
bayonet connectors in free-hanging or panel-mount
applications.
iNOTE NOTE
All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S.
customary units in brackets]. Figures are for reference
only and are not drawn to scale.
Read these instructions and all referenced instructions
thoroughly before starting assembly.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
Each connector kit typically consists of a connector
assembly, a protective cover, a crimp eyelet, and
strain relief or boot.
Some kits include a clear tubing and a bare buffer boot
(both used with 900-µm buffered fiber), small diameter
tubing (for use with 250-µm coated fiber), PVC tubing
(for use with cables having a jacket diameter less than
2.5 mm [.098 in.], right-angle boots, or bend-limiting
strain relief (for use with jacketed cable).
The coupling receptacle kit consists of a coupling
receptacle, lock washer, nut, and two protective caps.
3. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
3.1. Required Tools and Consumables
The following tools and consumables are
recommended for assembling the connector kits
(related instruction sheets are in parenthesis).
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