MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)
1. SCOPE.
METHOD 2C1
CONVENTIONAL CABLE AND BUFFERED FIBER FORMING AND SHAPING
1.1 Scope. This method describes a procedure for the forming and shaping of
the optical fiber cable components (OFCC), loose tube furcation cables, and buffered
fibers within an interconnection box or other equipment and installation of
connectors and splices in patch panels and splice trays, respectively.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in table 2C1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 2C1-I. Equipment and materials.
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
1 |
Ruler |
1 |
Self-clinching straps (SAE AS 23190 or equal) |
As required |
Lacing (Nylon or equal) |
As required |
Synthetic tubing |
As required |
Heat shrink tubing (SAE AMS-DTL-23053/5) |
As required |
Heat gun (Raychem 500B or equal) |
1 |
Open end wrench |
1 |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
1 |
Wipes (NAVSEA DWG 6872812-18 or equal) |
As required |
Canned air (NAVSEA DWG 6872812-17 or equal) |
As required |
CAUTION: Throughout the fabrication process, cleanliness is critical to obtaining a high quality optical connection. Make sure that your hands and the work area are as clean as possible to minimize the ingress of dirt into the connections.
3. PROCEDURE.
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety precautions shall be observed:
a. Safety glasses shall be worn at all times when handling bare fibers.
b. Do not touch the ends of bare fiber. Wash hands thoroughly after handling bare fibers.
2C1-1 METHOD 2C1
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