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)

tep 4 -  Dip the other ferrule tip into the index matching gel and slide the ferrule tip into the other side of the alignment clip (see figure 6El-

3). Ensure that the ferrule tips are centered in the alignment clip and the alignment tabs are facing the clip gap.  Remove the alignment clip tool from the alignment clip.  Verify that the ferrule tips are in contact by pushing the ferrules together.

Alignment clip

Ferrule

Alignment clip tool

FIGURE 6El-3.  Inserting the second ferrule into the alignment sleeve.

Step 5 - Passive alignment - verify the tab alignment by inserting the splice assembly into the splice alignment tool making sure the tabs fit into the tool slots (see figure 6El-4).  If necessary, rotate either ferrule slightly to align the tabs.  Remove the splice from the tool.

Alignment tabs

Splice alignment

tool

Slots for alignment tabs

FIGURE 6El-4.  Aligning the tabs

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