MIL-STD-2042-6 Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods For Naval Ships Tests Part 6 Of 7 PartsThis standard practice provides detailed methods for testing optical fiber cable installations.

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MIL-STD-2042-6B(SH)

Step l - Mix a small portion of the index matching gel on a clean surface according to the manufacturer's instructions provided (vacuuming is not required).

NOTE:        The index matching gel provided may be a one-part gel that does not require mixing.

Step 2 - CAUTION:  Opening the sleeve too much may damage the sleeve.

Adjust the splice alignment clip tool so that it opens the splice alignment clip just enough to insert the splice ferrules.  Insert the tool tip into the alignment sleeve slot.  Open the sleeve (see figure

6El-l).

Alignment clip

Alignment tool

FIGURE 6El-l.  Opening the alignment sleeve.

Step 3 - Dip one of the polished ferrule tips into the gel and slide the ferrule into the alignment clip until the tip is approximately centered in the clip (see figure 6El-2).

Ferrule

Alignment clip

Alignment clip tool

FIGURE 6El-2.  Inserting the ferrule into the alignment sleeve.

6El-2

METHOD 6El

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