408-9971 Datasheet, PDF (4/7 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – ST Ceramic Ferrule Connector Kits and Coupling Receptacle

Detail A
Knurled End
of Connector
Detail B
Detail C
Epoxy
Epoxy
Applicator
408-9971
Cable
For Jacketed Cable, Strength
Members Spread Evenly Over
Knurled End of Connector
Connector
Body
Ferrule Tip
Fiber
Jacketed Cable
Crimp Eyelet
If Using PVC Tubing
2 PVC2 Tubing
1
Crimp Ey¹elet
Buffered Fiber Clear Tubing
(Under Crimp Eyelet)
Coated Fiber
Small Diameter Tubing
and Clear Tubing
(Under Crimp Eyelet)
Crimp Eyelet
Crimp
Eyelet
Figure 5
Rev L
Figure 4
Terminating the Connector
Hand Tool 58433-4
Die Assembly
Alignment
Key
Crimp Eyelet
Resting Against Die
Figure 6
3. Slide the protective sleeve onto the connector,
and snap it into place using the coupling nut.
4. Clean excess epoxy from the connector, tool, and
die assembly.
5. Taking care not to break the protruding fiber,
firmly hold the front of the connector, and slide the
short strain relief or bare buffer boot over the crimp
eyelet and onto connector shoulder until it bottoms.
3.6. Curing the Epoxy
1. Hang the connector vertically with the tip down.
2. Using the heat cure oven assembly, cure the
assembly for 1 hour at 65°C [149°F].
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