MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)
1. SCOPE
METHOD 2E1
BOF TUBE FURCATION UNIT FABRICATION
1.1 Scope. This method describes the procedure for fabricating tube furcation units that will separate either individual BOF fibers or BOF bundles, within a tube, into individual single fiber cables, so that they may be terminated using the same methods and materials as traditional (OFCC-type) cables. This procedure may to used to fabricate tube furcation units for four to twelve optical fibers.
NOTE: Furcation units in accordance with A-A-59729 may be used.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in the tables located in the applicable sections of this method shall be used to perform these procedures.
3. PROCEDURES
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety procedures shall be observed:
a. Observe warnings and cautions on equipment and materials.
b. Safety glasses shall be worn at all times when handling bare fibers or dispensing adhesive.
c. Avoid skin contact with adhesives.
d. Do not touch the ends of the fiber, as they may be razor sharp. Wash your hands after handling bare fiber.
3.2 Procedure.
3.2.1 The equipment and materials in Table 2E1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 2E1-I. Equipment and materials.
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
1 |
Ruler |
1 |
Polyethylene tubing with 9.5 mm (0.375 in) ID (for 4 and 6 fiber tube furcation unit) |
As required |
Polyethylene tubing with 12.7 mm (0.5 in) ID (for 8 and 12 fiber tube furcation units) |
As required |
BOF polyethylene tubing (8.0 mm OD) or equal |
As required |
Heat shrink sleeve (Raychem SST-FR series or equal) |
As required |
Heat gun (Raychem 500B or equal) |
1 |
Slate colored loose tube furcation cable (Northern Lights Cable LSZH-FT- 650x900x2.4mm/HY/SP/SL or equal) |
As required |
2E1-1 METHOD 2E1
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