Prepare both ends of the cable by stripping back the jacket, buffer and cleaning the exposed fiber strand.Cut out the damaged portion of the cable.Splicing is very similar to re-terminating (the process described in step 1) however, instead of using a connector which is the end point of a cable run, you use a splice which extends (or in this case reconnects) a cable run. The most common method of splicing uses a mechanical splice kit, such as the UNIV-SPLICE-005. This often occurs from abrasion or rodent damage on unprotected cables, or simply from accidental cuts from diggers, landscapers and contractors. Should a break occur, the cable requires splicing to reconnect the two ends. Ideally, re-terminated connectors should be tested using a visual fault locator and/or fiber optic meter.įiber optic cables can suffer damage that effectively breaks the fiber optic strands in the middle of the cable run. Step 7: Screw the connector boot onto the connector and trim any exposed yarn. A visual fault locator may be used to show if the fiber is completely and properly seated within the connector. Step 6: Insert the fiber strand into the connector and slide the locking tab closed. Step 5: Clean any impurities from the fiber strand using an alcohol wipe. Follow the connector's instructions for recommended cleave length. Step 4: Cleave the fiber to length using your precision cleaver. Follow the connector's instructions for recommended strip length. Use the three-hole jacket stripper to remove the inner strand coating. Step 3: Separate the internal yarn from the fiber strand. Step 2: Use the three-hole jacket stripper to strip back approximately 2 inches (50mm) of the outer cable jacket, exposing the internal fiber strands. Step 1: Use the kevlar sheers to cut the fiber optic cable at the point of damage creating a clean working edge. You can watch a step-by-step termination video in the TechLogix Knowledge Base. Note: the below process assumes ECOConnectors will be used to re-terminate the broken connector. Scenario One: Step-by-Step Process to Repair a Broken Connector Single mode fiber optic LC mechanical connector.A fiber optic cable is cut or broken in the middle of the cable run and the two ends require splicing to re-connect them.This can occur on long cable runs through tight conduit or duct, and also if the cable becomes caught or snagged. A premade fiber optic cable suffers connector damage when too much pull-force is applied during installation.
The actual steps may vary depending on the cable and/or connectors.įiber optic cables are typically damaged in one of two ways: This article covers the typical steps required to repair and/or re-terminate a damaged fiber optic cable.
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