MIL-STD-2042-2 Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods For Naval Ships Equipment Part 2 Of 7 PartsThis standard provides detailed methods for the installation of fiber optic cable topology equipment see 3.16, and optical fiber cable entry to fiber optic cable topology and other equipment.

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MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)

Step 7 - Form the unterminated OFCC bundles into a loop around the complete interior of the box being careful not to kink or otherwise damage the OFCCs and end seal the bundles in accordance with Method lAl of this Standard practice.  Tie off the unterminated bundles such that they will not obstruct access to other components.

NOTE:        Do not group or bundle the unterminated OFCCs with the terminated OFCCs or loose tube furcation cables. Unterminated OFCCs should be independently grouped, bundled and strapped to the box mounting brackets from the terminated OFCCs.

NOTE:        Unterminated loose tube furcation cables shall be individually end sealed in accordance with Method lEl of this standard practice.

Step 8 - Proceed to 3.2.2 below to install connectors in patch panels.  Proceed to 3.2.3 below to install splices in splice trays.

3.2.2  Connector installation in patch panel.

Step l - Unscrew the two screws holding the patch panel and pull the panel forward until it catches in the slide.  (NOTE: The panel can be completely removed by pulling it through the catch.)

NOTE:        Use a wipe dampened with alcohol to clean all connectors and blow them dry with air before making connections.

Step 2 - Insert one connector into the adapter mounted in the patch panel and lock it into place with the bayonet fitting.  (This is accomplished by aligning the key on the connector barrel with the keyway on the adapter, inserting the connector in the adapter, engaging the bayonet coupling mechanism and rotating the connector clockwise until it stops.)

Step 3 - Insert the mating connector into the opposite side of adapter and lock it into place.

Step 4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 above until all of the connectors are installed.

Push the panel back into the box and tighten the screws.

Step 5 - Close and secure the enclosure cover using a wrench.

3.2.3  Splice installation in splice tray.  This procedure is only applicable for specific systems previously designed utilizing MIL-PRF-24623/4 splices.

Step l - Unscrew the four screws holding the splice tray holder cover, pull the splice tray forward and remove it from the holder.  Remove the splice tray cover (if applicable).

Step 2 - Place the ends of splice compression tool into the slots on the splice ferrule collars and squeeze the tool to compress the ferrule springs (see figure 2Cl-2).

2Cl-4                         METHOD 2Cl