Light Crimp

Instruction Sheet
LightCrimp* Plus SC Simplex
408-4471
Connector Kits 492643-[ ], 1278079-[ ],

1588291-[ ], and 1693276-1
10 FEB 05
Rev F
Strain Relief
Inner
Crimp
Eyelet
Eyelet
Bare Buffer
Plunger
Boot
Dust Cap
Connector
Assembly
Ferrule
Dust Cap
Small
Clear
Tubing
Connector
Housing
Tubing
Connectors are shipped with dust caps installed onto the

connector. Keep dust caps in place until ready for assembly.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Connector Kits 492643[ ] (62.5/125 mm), 1278079[ ]

(50/125 mm), and 1588291[ ] (50/125 mm) are
designed for use with 125mm multimode glass fiber
optic cable. Connector Kit 16932761 is designed for
use with 125mm singlemode fiber. All of these kits
can be used with any of the following media except
where indicated.
5.1.
900- m Bare Buffered Fiber
5.2.
250- m Coated Fiber
5.3.
2.5- to 3.0-mm Loose Jacketed Cable
"Use for multimode fiber only.

"DO NOT use with singlemode fiber.
"Any jacketed cable used with SC connectors must
allow for the axial movement of the buffered fiber in

the jacket which occurs when the connector is mated
to another connector or device. Certain cable
constructions do not allow axial movement and are
not suitable for use with SC connectors. Refer to
Inspection Specification 1291496 for a method of
determining whether a given cable construction
allows axial movement (result of the buffer pull test
should measure less than 2 lbf).
5.4.
5.5.
NOTE
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
(See Figure 1)
Each connector kit consists of a connector housing,

connector assembly, strain relief, inner eyelet, crimp
eyelet, and clear tubing. Each kit is also supplied with
a bare buffer boot and small tubing to compensate for
small diameter cable. Also included, assembled onto
the connector, are dust caps for the ferrule (front of
connector) and plunger (rear of connector).
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
NEVER look into the end of terminated or

unterminated fibers. Laser radiation is invisible
but can damage eye tissue. NEVER eat, drink, or
smoke when working with fibers. This could lead
to ingestion of glass particles.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS wear eye

protection when working with optical fibers.
900- m Buffered Break-Out Fiber
Be very careful to dispose of fiber ends properly.

The fibers create slivers that can easily puncture
900- m Easy Strip or Semi-Tight Buffered Fiber
the skin and cause irritation.
Refer to the referenced paragraphs for assembly

procedures. Read these instructions thoroughly
before assembling the connector kits.
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Dimensions on this document are in metric units.
CAUTION
DO NOT use damaged components. Replace

them with new components.
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LOC B
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LightCrimp Plus SC Simplex Connector Kits

4. REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
FOR ASSEMBLY
Fiber Optic Combination Strip Tool 12789471
Scissors 5010141
Cable Holder Assembly 12780231
Cleave Tool 4926741
PROCRIMPER* Hand Tool Assembly
4927821
Alcohol Fiber Wipe Packet 5018572
NOTE
The above items are included in LightCrimp Plus
4. Mark the buffer at each crossslot on the

channel. See Figure 2, Detail B. Remove the buffer
from the cable holder assembly.
5. Using the strip tool, strip the fiber to the first
mark. It is recommended holding the strip tool at
an angle to the fiber and stripping the fiber in three
sections. See Figure 2, Detail C. Clean the fiber
with an alcohol fiber wipe to remove the fiber
coating residue.
CAUTION
Termination Kits 1278022-1 and 1278118-1.
Before using the strip tool, make sure that the V"
opening is clean; otherwise the fiber could break.
Only use isopropyl alcohol on the tool.
isopropyl alcohol
B. Cleaving
5. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
5.1.
NOTE
(Figure 3)
To avoid damage to the fiber, make sure that the

cleave tool blade and the area around the blade
are clean; only use isopropyl alcohol on the tool.
900-mm Bare Buffered Fiber
Make sure that the cleave blade floats up and

down in its housing with very light force.
Kit Components Required
Lubricate with isopropyl alcohol as required.
(Discard Other Components)
1. Push the lever of the cleave tool to open the

clamp, and lay the fiber in the groove of the tongue
with the buffer started at the 8mm
scale marking (+0.5 mm). See Figure 3, Detail A.
Plunger
Dust Cap
Connector
Assembly
Bare Buffer
Ferrule
Boot
Dust Cap
2. Holding the fiber in place, release the lever so

that the fiber is secure. For best results, it is
extremely important that the cleave tool be held as
shown in Figure 3, Detail B. Making sure that the
tool tongue stays flat, gently depress the tool arm
to scribe the fiber. The edge of the blade should
only touch the fiber. Release the arm.
Connector
Housing
G Connectors are shipped with dust caps installed onto the

A. Preparing 900-mm Bare Buffered Fiber
(Figure 2)
CAUTION
CAUTION
2. Remove both dust caps from the connector

assembly. Keep the ferrule dust cap; discard the
plunger dust cap.
NOTE
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excessive pressure when depressing the arm.
3. Keeping the fiber in position, slowly bend, but

do not twist, the tongue to cleave the fiber. See
Figure 3, Detail C. Do not touch, or otherwise
contaminate, the cleaved fiber end. Do not clean
the cleaved fiber end.
1. Slide the bare buffer boot (small diameter end

first) over the buffer. See Figure 2, Detail A.
3. Push the connector assembly into the holder of

the cable holder assembly with the ferrule facing
outward. Make sure that the connector butts
against the lip on the arm of the cable holder
assembly. Slide the fiber into the channel marked
BUFFER. Make sure that the tip of the buffer
butts against the end of the channel. See Figure 2,
Detail B.
To avoid damage to the fiber, DO NOT use
C. Crimping
To avoid damage to the tool tongue, DO NOT
bend the tongue beyond a 45 angle.

Cleave blade life is 1,000 cleaves.
Use Replacement Blade 1278219-1.
(Figures 4 and 5)
1. Open the cable clamp of the cable holder

assembly, and position the buffer (with the cleaved
end facing the connector) inside the clamp. Move
the buffer so that the end of the fiber is even with
the front of the arm of the cable holder assembly,
and holding the buffer in place, close the clamp.
See Figure 4, Detail A.
Rev

2. Carefully insert the fiber into the plunger of the
connector assembly until the fiber bottoms against
the internal fiber. Make sure that the remaining
mark on the buffer enters the plunger (if mark does
not enter the plunger, the fiber must be
restripped). The resultant bend in the buffer
should hold the fiber against the internal fiber. See
Figure 4, Detail B.
NOTE
It is important that the fiber bottoms against, and
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6. Position the plunger of the connector assembly

in the first (smallest) cavity of the front die with the
knurl against the edge of the groove in the die and
the ferrule pointed in the direction of the arrow. See
Figure 5, Detail A.
7. Slowly squeeze the tool handles together until
the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open
fully, and remove the connector assembly from the
die.
remains against, the internal fiber. If the mark

does not enter the plunger or if the fiber does not
seem to bottom against the internal fiber, the
fiber may be caught on internal guides. Rotating
the connector and backing the fiber out a small
amount and re-entering may help.
Make sure that the fiber does not pull rearward
8. Install the dust cap onto the ferrule, and slide

the bare buffer boot over the plunger until the boot
butts against the connector assembly. See Figure
5, Detail B.
9. Remove the connector assembly from the cable
holder assembly.
from the contact with the internal fiber during the

crimping operation.
3. Squeeze the handles of the hand tool until the

ratchet releases. Allow handles to open fully.
Slowly close the tool handles until you hear two
clicks from the ratchet.
4. With the connector assembly in the cable holder
assembly, position the ferrule in the upper cavity of
the front die and the plunger in the upper cavity of
the rear die. See Figure 4, Detail C.
CAUTION
10. Align the key of the connector housing with the

chamfered edges of the connector assembly. Slide
the housing over the assembly until it snaps in
place. See Figure 5, Detail C.
NOTE
DO NOT force the components together. They

are designed to fit only one way.
The assembly procedure for 900mm bare buffered

fiber is now complete.
The arrows marked on the front die indicate the

direction that the ferrule must be pointing when
the connector is positioned in that cavity.
For proper placement, and to avoid damage to
the fiber, the direction of the arrows must be
observed. Refer to Figure 4, Detail C and
Figure 5, Detail A.
5. Gently push the buffer toward the connector

assembly to make sure that the fiber is still
bottomed, then slowly squeeze the tool handles
together until the ratchet releases. Allow the
handles to open fully, and remove connector from
the dies.
Rev F
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B. Cleaving
250-mm Coated Fiber
5.2.
NOTE
(Figure 3)

cleave tool blade, and the area around the blade,
Plunger
Dust Cap
Connector
Assembly
Bare Buffer
Ferrule
Boot
Dust Cap
Small
Tubing
Connector
Housing

clamp, and lay the fiber in the groove on the
tongue with the fiber coating started at the 8mm
CAUTION
A. Preparing 250-mm Coated Fiber
(Figure 2)
1. Slide the bare buffer boot (small diameter end

first) over the fiber. See Figure 2, Detail A.
plunger dust cap.
3. Insert the small (white) tubing into the plunger of
the connector assembly until the tubing bottoms.


CAUTION
NOTE
C. Crimping

(Figures 4 and 5)

assembly. Slide the fiber into the channel marked
BUFFER. Make sure that the tip of the fiber butts
against the end of the channel. See Figure 2,
Detail B.

assembly, and position the fiber (with the cleaved
the fiber so that the end of the fiber is even with
and holding the fiber in place, close the clamp. See
Figure 4, Detail A.
5. Mark the fiber at each crossslot on the

channel. See Figure 2, Detail B. Remove the fiber
2. Carefully insert the fiber into the plunger of the

connector assembly until the fiber bottoms against
the internal fiber. Make sure that the remaining
mark on the fiber enters the plunger (if the mark
does not enter the plunger, the fiber must be
restripped). The resultant bend in the fiber should
hold the fiber against the internal fiber. See Figure
4, Detail B.
6. Using the strip tool, strip the fiber to the first

an angle to the fiber and stripping the fiber in three
sections. See Figure 2, Detail C. Clean the fiber
with an alcohol fiber wipe to remove the fiber buffer
residue.
CAUTION
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Also, the fiber coating must enter the small tubing

installed in the back (plunger) of the connector
assembly in Step 3 of Paragraph 5.2.A. Make sure
that the start of the fiber coating is not caught on
the entry to the small tubing.
Rev

NOTE

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Figure 5, Detail A.
die.
crimping operation.

ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open fully.
CAUTION


the bare buffer boot over the plunger until the boot
butts against the connector assembly. See Figure
5, Detail B.
9. Remove the connector assembly from the cable
holder assembly.
chamfered edges of the connector assembly. Slide
the housing over the assembly until it snaps in
place. See Figure 5, Detail C.
NOTE


The assembly procedure for 250mm coated fiber is

now complete.
Figure 5, Detail A.
5. Gently push the fiber toward the connector

handles to open fully, and remove the connector
from the dies.
Rev F
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Figure 2:
Figure 3:
Preparing the Fiber
Detail A
Cleaving
Detail A
mm Bare
Fiber) or Fiber (250-mm
Push Lever to
Secure Fiber
Buffer (900-
Small Diameter End
Coated Fiber)
Blade
of Bare Buffer Boot
Tongue
Plunger of Connector
Buffer or Fiber Coating Started
Assembly
at 8-mm Scale Mark (+0.5 mm)
(For 250- m
Small Tubing
Coated Fiber)
Detail B
Detail B
Mark Buffer or Fiber
mm
Tip of Buffer (900-
Hold Cleave Tool As Shown
at Cross-Slots
Gently Depress Arm to Scribe Fiber
Bare Fiber) or Fiber
mm Coated Fiber)
(250-
Left Index Finger
Right Index Finger
Against End of Channel
Connector Assembly
in Holder with Ferrule
Facing Outward
Cable Holder
Left Thumb
Right Thumb
Assembly
12.7 mm (Approx)
Detail C
Strip Fiber in
Strip Tool
Correct Edge of Blade
Incorrect Excessive
Only Touching Fiber
Pressure Applied to Arm
Sections to First Mark
Hold Strip Tool at
_ Angle (Approx)
45
Detail C
to Fiber
Direction
of Strip
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Slowly Bend Tongue

to Cleave Fiber
Rev
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Figure 4:
Detail A
Figure 5:
Crimping
Crimping
Detail A
Buffer (900-mm Bare Fiber) or

Fiber (250-mm Coated Fiber)
Held in Cable Clamp
Plunger in First Cavity

of Front Die with
Ferrule Pointed in
Direction of Arrow
Cleaved End of Fiber

Even with Front of Arm of
Cable Holder Assembly
Knurl Against Edge

of Groove in Die
Detail B
Ferrule Facing
Outward
Fiber Bottomed
in Plunger
Bend Formed to
Hold End of Fiber
in Place
Detail B
Bare Buffer Boot Over

Plunger and Against
Connector Assembly
Dust Cap
Over Ferrule
Detail C
Ferrule in Upper Cavity
of Front Die and Pointed
in Direction of Arrow
Detail C
Key of Connector Housing
Aligned with Chamfered Edges
of Connector Assembly
Slide Housing
Plunger in Upper
Cavity of Rear Die
Rev F
Over Assembly
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7. Slide the crimp eyelet onto the buffer and using

the eyelet, fold the strength members back over
the jacket. Continue sliding the eyelet over the
jacket until the strength members appear at the
front of the eyelet. See Figure 7, Detail A.
2.5- to 3.0-mm Loose Jacketed Cable
5.3.
DO NOT use with singlemode fiber.
8. Slide the inner eyelet, nonflanged end first,

onto the buffer. Push the eyelet under the strength
members until the eyelet is flush with the front of
the crimp eyelet. See Figure 7, Detail B.
Plunger
Dust Cap
Connector
Assembly
Strain
Relief
Ferrule
Dust Cap
Inner
Eyelet
Crimp
Eyelet
Connector
Housing
9. Slide the buffer into the channel marked

BUFFER on the cable holder assembly. Make
sure that the tip of the buffer butts against the end
of the channel. See Figure 7, Detail C.
10. Mark the buffer at each crossslot on the
channel. See Figure 7, Detail C. Remove the buffer
11. Using the strip tool, strip the buffer to the first
an angle to the buffer and stripping the buffer in
three sections. See Figure 7, Detail D. Clean the
fiber with an alcohol fiber wipe to remove fiber
coating residue.
CAUTION

B. Cleaving
A. Preparing 2.5- to 3.0-mm Loose Jacketed Cable
NOTE
(Figures 6 and 7)
(Figure 8)

1. Slide the strain relief (small diameter end first)

over the cable. See Figure 6, Detail A.
plunger dust cap.
outward. Make sure that the connector is sitting flat
against the arm of the cable holder assembly. Slide
the cable into the channel marked CABLE. Make
sure that the tip of the jacket butts against the end
of the channel. See Figure 6, Detail B.
4. Mark the cable at each crossslot on the
channel. See Figure 6, Detail B. Remove the cable
5. Using the strip tool, cut through the jacket at
each mark in the slot closest to the tool tip. See
Figure 6, Detail C.
6. Remove the first jacket segment, and flare the
strength members away from the buffer. Using the
scissors, cut the strength members even with the
jacket. Then remove the remaining jacket segment.
See Figure 6, Detail D.
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tongue with the buffer started at the 8mm
CAUTION


CAUTION
Rev

NOTE
C. Crimping

(Figures 9, 10, and 11)

assembly, and position the buffer (with the cleaved
the buffer so that the end of the fiber is even with
and holding the buffer in place, close the clamp.
2. Carefully insert the buffer into the plunger of the
connector assembly until the buffer bottoms
against the internal fiber. Make sure that the
remaining mark on the buffer enters the plunger (if
the mark does not enter the plunger, the fiber must
be restripped). The resultant bend in the buffer
should hold the buffer against the internal fiber.
See Figure 9, Detail B.
NOTE
5. Gently push the buffer toward the connector

from the dies.
Figure 10, Detail A.
die.
8. Slide the crimp eyelet away from the connector
assembly until the strength members are free, then
slide the crimp eyelet toward the connector until
the strength members and crimp eyelet butt
against the connector. See Figure 10, Detail B.

the connector and backing the buffer out a small
crimping operation.
CAUTION
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Make sure that a minimum space of

approximately 3.18 mm (nominal 4.76 mm])
exists between the face of the inner eyelet
9. Position the crimp eyelet against the last cavity

of the front die with the ferrule pointed in the
direction of the arrow. Make sure that the
connector assembly is butted against the die. The
crimp eyelet will move into the cavity when the dies
are closed. See Figure 11, Detail A. Slowly
squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet
releases. Allow the handles to open fully.
the strain relief over the plunger until the strain
relief butts against the connector assembly. See
Figure 11, Detail B.
(shown in Figure 7, Detail B) and the rear most

tip of the connector assembly (plunger). Refer to
Figure 9, Detail B.
Failure to ensure this space exists may result in
improper connector performance when mated to
a connector.

Gently close the tool handles until you hear two
CAUTION
11. Remove the connector assembly from the

cable holder assembly.
chamfered edges of the connector assembly, and
slide the housing over the assembly until it snaps
in place. See Figure 11, Detail C.
NOTE

The assembly procedure for 2.5 to 3.0mm loose

jacketed cable is now complete.

Rev
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Figure 6:
Preparing the Cable
Figure 7:
Preparing the Cable
Detail A
Detail A
Strength Members
Folded Over Jacket
Small Diameter End

of Strain Relief
Cable
Front of
Crimp Eyelet
Detail B
Detail B
Inner Eyelet Under

Strength Members
Mark Cable at
Cross-Slots
Tip of Jacket Against

End of Channel
Face of
Inner Eyelet
Detail C
Mark Buffer at
Cross-Slots
Cable Holder
Assembly
Detail C
Connector Assembly
Facing Outward
Tip of Buffer Against

End of Channel
Strip Tool
Cut Through Jacket
(Using Slot Closest
to the Tool Tip)
Detail D
Strip Tool
Detail D
Strip Buffer in
Sections to First Mark
First Jacket
Segment Removed
Hold Strip Tool at
_ Angle (Approx)
Cut Strength Members
45
Even with Jacket
to Buffer
Direction
of Strip
Remaining Jacket
Segment Removed
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Rev F
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Figure 8:
Cleaving
Detail A
Figure 9:
Push Lever to
Secure Fiber
Crimping
Detail A
Buffer Held in
Cable Clamp
Blade

Tongue
Buffer Started at 8-mm

Scale Mark (+0.5 mm)
Detail B

Left Index Finger
Ferrule Facing
Detail B
Outward
Right Index Finger

Bend Formed to Hold
End of Fiber in Place
3.18 mm (Min
Approx)
Left Thumb
Right Thumb
12.7 mm (Approx)
Incorrect Excessive
Only Touching Fiber
Fiber Bottomed in
Assembly
Detail C
Ferrule in Upper Cavity

of Front Die and Pointed
Detail C
Slowly Bend Tongue

to Cleave Fiber
Plunger in Upper
Cavity of Rear Die
Rev
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Figure 10:
Figure 11:
Crimping
Crimping
Detail A
Detail A
Crimp Eyelet Against

Last Cavity of Front Die
with Ferrule Pointed in
Direction of Arrow
Plunger in First Cavity

of Front Die with
Ferrule Pointed in
Direction of Arrow
Connector Assembly
Against Die
Knurl Against Edge

of Groove in Die
Detail B
Detail B
Strain Relief Over Plunger and

Against Connector Assembly
Dust Cap
Over Ferrule
Detail C
Slide Housing
Over Assembly
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Rev F
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5.4.
Termination to 900-mm Buffered Break-Out Fiber
Strain
Inner
Crimp
Relief
Eyelet
Eyelet
Plunger
Dust Cap
Connector
Small
Assembly
Tubing
Clear
Tubing
Ferrule
Dust Cap
Connector
Housing

A. Preparing Fiber and Buffer Tube
(Figure 12)
1. The breakout fiber is assumed to be installed

with one fiber per buffer tube and the fiber and
buffer tubes cut to the same length.
2. Mark a circumferential line (approximately 90_
around) 4 mm from one end of the clear tubing.
3. Place the inner eyelet, small diameter end first,
inside the clear tubing with the flange of the inner
eyelet against the end of the clear tubing. See
4. Slide the strain relief (small diameter end first),
clear tubing with the inner eyelet inside, and crimp
eyelet onto the fiber. See Figure 12, Detail B.
assembly. Keep the ferrule dust cap. Discard the
plunger dust cap.
9. Slide the 250mm coated fiber into the channel

marked BUFFER on the cable holder assembly.
Make sure that the tip of the fiber butts against the
end of the channel. Mark the fiber at each
crossslot on the channel. See Figure 12, Detail D.
Remove the fiber from the channel.
10. Using the strip tool, strip the 250mm fiber
coating to the first mark. It is recommended
holding the strip tool at an angle to the fiber coating
and stripping the coating in three sections. See
Figure 12, Detail E. Clean the fiber with an alcohol
fiber wipe to remove the fiber coating residue.
CAUTION
8. Mark the buffer tube at the end of the channel

(approximately 43 mm from the fiber tip). See
Figure 12, Detail D. Cut the buffer tube at the
mark, and remove.
NOTE
Rev
The buffer tube is now approximately 43 mm
mm coated fiber.
shorter than the 250-

B. Cleaving
NOTE
(Figure 13)


See Figure 12, Detail C.
assembly. Slide the buffer tube into the channel
marked BUFFER. Make sure that the tip of the
buffer tube butts against the end of the channel.
See Figure 12, Detail D.


tongue with the buffer starting at the 8mm scale
marking (+0.5 mm). See Figure 13, Detail A.
CAUTION

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CAUTION
_angle.
(Figures 14 and 15)

2. Holding the 250mm fiber coating, carefully
insert the fiber into the plunger of the connector
assembly until the fiber bottoms against the
internal fiber. Make sure that the second mark
placed on the coating enters the plunger. The
resultant bend in the fiber should hold the fiber
against the internal fiber. See Figure 14, Detail B.
CAUTION

observed. Refer to Figure 14, Details C and D.
C. Crimping
To avoid damage to the tool tongue, do not bend

the tongue beyond a 45
NOTE
CAUTION
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When inserting the fiber into the connector, make

sure to hold the fiber coating so that the fiber
feeds into the connector. If the fiber is gripped by
the buffer tube, the fiber will slide rearwards into
the buffer tube and will
NOT
contact the internal

from the dies.
Figure 14, Detail D.
die.
8. Slide the crimp eyelet up to, and until it butts
against, the rear of the connector assembly.
9. Slide the clear tubing with inner eyelet into the
crimp eyelet until the circumferential line is aligned
with the end of the crimp eyelet. See Figure 15,
Detail A.
10. While maintaining the position of the clear
tubing relative to the crimp eyelet, position the
crimp eyelet against the last cavity of the front die
with the ferrule pointed in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure the connector assembly is against the
die and the line on the clear tubing is aligned with
the opposite end of the crimp eyelet. The crimp
eyelet will move into the cavity when the dies are
closed. See Figure 15, Detail B.
fiber.
NOTE

crimping operation.

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fully.
12. Install the dust cap onto the ferrule. Open the
cable clamp of the cable holder assembly, and
remove the fiber from the clamp. Slide the strain
relief over the crimp eyelet until it butts against the
connector assembly. See Figure 15, Detail C.
in place. See Figure 15, Detail D.
NOTE

The assembly procedure for 900mm buffered

breakout fiber is now complete.
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5.5.
Termination to 900-mm Easy Strip or Semi-Tight Buffered Fiber

Strain
Inner
Crimp
Relief
Eyelet
Eyelet
Plunger
Dust Cap
Connector
Assembly
Small
Clear
Tubing
Tubing
Ferrule
Dust Cap
Connector
Housing

A. Preparing 900-mm Bare Buffered Fiber
(Figure 12)
1. Mark a circumferential line (approximately 90_

around) 4 mm from one end of the clear tubing.
2. Place the inner eyelet, small diameter end first,
inside the clear tubing with the flange of the inner
eyelet against the end of the clear tubing. See
3. Slide the strain relief (small diameter end first),
clear tubing with the inner eyelet inside, and crimp
eyelet onto the fiber. See Figure 12, Detail B.
assembly. Keep the ferrule dust cap. Discard the
plunger dust cap.
See Figure 12, Detail C.
fiber with an alcohol fiber wipe to remove the fiber

coating residue.
9. Using the strip tool, apply slightly less pressure
than stripping the 125mm fiber, and strip the buffer
only (leave the 250mm fiber coating in place) to
the second mark. Practice this first.
10. Mark the 250mm fiber coating at the shoulder
of the 900mm buffer. Strip the buffer to the third
mark.
CAUTION
B. Cleaving
NOTE
(Figure 13)


against the lip on the arm of the cable holder. Slide
the fiber into the channel marked BUFFER. Make
sure that the tip of the fiber butts against the end of
the channel. See Figure 12, Detail D.
7. Mark the fiber at each crossslot on the
channel. See Figure 12, Detail D. Also, mark the
buffer at the end of the channel. Remove the fiber
from the channel.
8. Using the strip tool, strip the 250mm fiber
coating and buffer to the first mark. It is
recommended holding the strip tool at an angle to
the fiber coating and stripping the coating in three
sections. Refer to Figure 12, Detail E. Clean the
Rev


tongue with the buffer starting at the 8mm scale
marking (+0.5 mm). See Figure 13, Detail A.
CAUTION

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CAUTION
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observed. Refer to Figure 14, Details C and D.
CAUTION
NOTE
C. Crimping
_angle.
bend the tongue beyond a 45

(Figures 14 and 15)

2. Holding the 250mm fiber coating, carefully
insert the fiber into the plunger of the connector
assembly until the fiber bottoms against the
internal fiber. Make sure that the second mark
placed on the coating enters the plunger. The
resultant bend in the fiber should hold the fiber
against the internal fiber. See Figure 14, Detail B.
CAUTION
When inserting the fiber into the connector, make

sure to hold the fiber coating so that the fiber
feeds into the connector. If the fiber is gripped by
the buffer tube, the fiber will slide rearwards into
the buffer tube and will
NOT
contact the internal
fiber.
NOTE

crimping operation.

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from the dies.
Figure 14, Detail D.
die.
8. Slide the crimp eyelet up to, and until it butts
against, the rear of the connector assembly.
9. Slide the clear tubing with inner eyelet into the
crimp eyelet until the circumferential line is aligned
with the end of the crimp eyelet. See Figure 15,
Detail A.
10. While maintaining the position of the clear
tubing relative to the crimp eyelet, position the
crimp eyelet against the last cavity of the front die
with the ferrule pointed in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure the connector assembly is against the
die and the line on the clear tubing is aligned with
the opposite end of the crimp eyelet. The crimp
eyelet will move into the cavity when the dies are
closed. See Figure 15, Detail B.
fully.
12. Install the dust cap onto the ferrule. Open the
cable clamp of the cable holder assembly, and
remove the fiber from the clamp. Slide the strain
relief over the crimp eyelet until it butts against the
connector assembly. See Figure 15, Detail C.
in place. See Figure 15, Detail D.
NOTE

The assembly procedure for 900mm easy strip or

semitight buffered fiber is now complete.
Rev
408-4471
Figure 12:
Preparing the Fiber and Buffer Tube
Detail A
Figure 13:
Cleaving
Detail A
Circumferential
Line
Push Lever to
Secure Fiber
Clear Tubing
4 mm
Blade
Inner Eyelet
Small Diameter End

of Strain Relief
Detail B
Tongue
Buffer Started at 8-mm
Scale Mark (+0.5 mm)
Small
Fiber
Detail C
Tubing
Assembly
Detail D
Tip of Buffer Tube
Detail B
Mark Fiber at
Cross-Slots

Left Index Finger
(Break-Out Fiber) or Fiber
Right Index Finger
(Easy Strip or Semi-Tight)

Against End of Channel
Mark Buffer Tube

(Break-Out Fiber) or
Buffer (Easy Strip or
Semi-Tight) at End
of Channel
Cable Holder
Assembly
Left Thumb
Connector Assembly
Right Thumb
12.7 mm (Approx)

Facing Outward
Incorrect Excessive
Only Touching Fiber
Detail E
Strip in Sections
Strip Tool
to First Mark
Hold Strip Tool at
_ Angle (Approx)
Detail C
45
to Fiber
Direction
of Strip
Rev
Slowly Bend Tongue

to Cleave Fiber
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408-4471
Figure 14:
Crimping
Figure 15:
Detail A
Crimping
Detail A
Fiber Held in
Cable Clamp

Clear Tubing
Circumferential Line
End of
Crimp Eyelet
Detail B
Detail B
Crimp Eyelet Against Last

Cavity of Front Die with Ferrule
Pointed in Direction of Arrow
Ferrule Facing
Outward
Fiber Bottomed
in Plunger
Connector Assembly
Against Die
Bend Formed to Hold

End of Fiber in Place
Detail C
Ferrule in Upper
Cavity of Front Die
and Pointed in
Direction of Arrow
Plunger in Upper
Cavity of Rear Die
Detail D
Detail C
Strain Relief Over Crimp Eyelet

and Against Connector Assembly
Dust Cap
Over Ferrule
Detail D
Plunger in First Cavity of
Front Die with Ferrule Pointed

Knurl Against Edge

of Groove in Die
Slide Housing
Over Assembly
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Rev F
408-4471
6. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet per EC
0990022505 include:
S Added text to Section 1
S Added loose to jacketed cable
Rev F
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Instruction Sheet

LightCrimp* Plus SC Simplex

Connector Kits 492643-[ ], 1278079-[ ],

Connectors are shipped with dust caps installed onto the

Connector Kits 492643[ ] (62.5/125 mm), 1278079[ ]

900- m Bare Buffered Fiber

250- m Coated Fiber

2.5- to 3.0-mm Loose Jacketed Cable

"Use for multimode fiber only.

allow for the axial movement of the buffered fiber in

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

Each connector kit consists of a connector housing,

NEVER look into the end of terminated or

To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS wear eye

900- m Buffered Break-Out Fiber

Be very careful to dispose of fiber ends properly.

900- m Easy Strip or Semi-Tight Buffered Fiber

the skin and cause irritation.

Refer to the referenced paragraphs for assembly

2005 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA

All International Rights Reserved

Dimensions on this document are in metric units.

DO NOT use damaged components. Replace

This controlled document is subject to change.

TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111

For latest revision, call the FAX/PRODUCT INFO number.

FAX/PRODUCT INFO 1-800-522-6752

For Regional Customer Service, visit our website at

LightCrimp Plus SC Simplex Connector Kits

The above items are included in LightCrimp Plus

4. Mark the buffer at each crossslot on the

Termination Kits 1278022-1 and 1278118-1.

To avoid damage to the fiber, make sure that the

900-mm Bare Buffered Fiber

Make sure that the cleave blade floats up and

Kit Components Required

Lubricate with isopropyl alcohol as required.

(Discard Other Components)

1. Push the lever of the cleave tool to open the

2. Holding the fiber in place, release the lever so

G Connectors are shipped with dust caps installed onto the

A. Preparing 900-mm Bare Buffered Fiber

2. Remove both dust caps from the connector

excessive pressure when depressing the arm.

3. Keeping the fiber in position, slowly bend, but

1. Slide the bare buffer boot (small diameter end

3. Push the connector assembly into the holder of

To avoid damage to the fiber, DO NOT use

To avoid damage to the tool tongue, DO NOT

bend the tongue beyond a 45 angle.

1. Open the cable clamp of the cable holder

LightCrimp Plus SC Simplex Connector Kits

It is important that the fiber bottoms against, and

6. Position the plunger of the connector assembly

remains against, the internal fiber. If the mark

8. Install the dust cap onto the ferrule, and slide

from the contact with the internal fiber during the

3. Squeeze the handles of the hand tool until the