MIL-STD-2042-1 Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods For Naval Ships Cables Part 1 Of 7 PartsThis standard provides detailed methods for fiber optic cable selection, handling, marking, and repair.

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MIL-STD-2042-lB(SH)

Step 20 -Repeat steps l6 and l7 for tube number two of each of the BOF cables. Step 2l -Repeat steps l8 and l9 for each of the other tubes in the BOF cables.

NOTE:        BOF cables shall always be spliced with matching tube numbers coupled together.

3.2.3  Assembling the splice body.

Step l - Slide the splice center section over the tubes so that the ends of the male pipe adapters are lined up with the ends of the BOF cable jackets (see figure lCl-4).

Kevlar

Male adapters

Center section

FIGURE lCl-4.  Positioning the splice center section.

Step 2 - Remove the tape from the Kevlar and fold the Kevlar over the splice center section.  Ensure that the Kevlar is uniformly distributed around the center section.

Step 3 - Holding the Kevlar taut and the center section against the end of the BOF cable jacket, slide the first splice end up to the splice center section and engage the adapter threads for a minimum of 3 complete revolutions.

NOTE:        Make sure that the BOF cable does not rotate as the splice end is tightened onto the splice center section.

NOTE:        When metal pipe is used, minimize uncoupling and recoupling the pipe sections as this may damage the Kevlar.

NOTE:        Once the splice end is engaged, movement of the BOF cable into or out of the splice should not occur.

Step 4 - Repeat step 4 for the second splice end.

Step 5 - Form the Kevlar from both ends up over the center section and tape the

Kevlar ends to the splice near the center of the splice.

Step 6 - Abrade each BOF cable jacket circumferentially over the length that will be in contact with the short shrink sleeve using emery cloth. Clean the end of each of the BOF cable jackets with a wipe dampened with alcohol and blow dry as necessary.

Step 7 - Slide the short shrink sleeve up over one end of the splice.  The sleeve should be placed so that it covers the pipe on the splice end and extends beyond the splice end a minimum of 80 mm (3 in).

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