MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)
1. SCOPE.
METHOD 2D1
SPLICE ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT
1.1 Scope. This method describes a procedure for mating and aligning optical fibers terminated with MIL-PRF-24623/4 splice ferrules to form a continuous optical signal path. This method is only applicable for specific systems previously designed utilizing MIL-PRF-24623/4 splices.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in table 2D1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 2D1-I. Equipment and materials.
|
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
1 |
Index matching gel (MIL-M-24794) |
As required |
Alignment clip tool (NAVSEA DWG 6872812-01 or equal) |
1 |
Splice alignment tool (NAVSEA DWG 6872812-05 or equal) |
1 |
Test jumpers (in accordance with table 6C1-III in Part 6 of this standard practice) |
As required |
Optical loss test set (NSN 7Z 6625 01 304 1739) or equal |
1 |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
1 |
Wipes (NAVSEA DWG 6872812-18 or equal) |
As required |
CAUTION: Throughout the fabrication process, cleanliness is critical to obtaining a high optical quality connection. Make sure that your hands and the work area are as clean as possible to minimize the ingress of dirt into the splice.
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 the fiber. Wash your hands thoroughly after
handling bare fibers.
c. When visually inspecting an optical fiber, never stare into the end of a fiber connected to a laser source or LED.
2D1-1 METHOD 2D1
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