Field-Installable Fusion Splice-on Connector · 2mm 5mm, 0.25mm(single core) Optical Fiber Cable...

Field-Installable Fusion Splice-on Connector

Economical Solution for Integrated Fiber Preparation Tool Demand.

More Cost-Effective than Mechanical Connector in All Aspects

PCT/KR2010/005713

Saving cost dramatically.(Purchasing cost of connector, installation and maintenance costs)

The solution to quality, durability and maintenance cost problems.FTTx Application Areas : communication, military, ship-building,

aero space industries, plant and medical industries.

The Revolution of a Connector


For FTTH installation and deployment, the mechanical connectors have been widely used, but that is to say up till now. Eventhough the fiber installers know the problems associated with low quality, weak durability and high installation andmaintenance cost of the mechanical connectors, they have avoided using splice-on connectors just because the cost is toohigh.

However, after a research has found the result of FTTH field trial, as that 10-20% of the mechanical connectors havemaintenance problem right after installation and 25~35% of the connectors have more maintenance problem after 2~3 years.Due to this serious problem, the mechanical connector users have made a switch to splice-on connectors rapidly. For thisreason, Ilsintech has made the purchasing cost of splice-on connector and installation cost lower than the mechanicalconnectors and developed and been supplying a semi-permanent FTTH solution and assures that FTTH connector andtransmission equipment connector will spread in near future.

Ilsintech has turn a new concept into FTTH fusion splicer (Swift F1) basing on Ilsintech's high precision technology of opticalindustrial field which has been accumulated in the past andperforms 5 multi-operational tasks including heat stripping(NoCrack on the fiber No broken fiber in harsh environment),cleaning, cleaving, splicing and sleeving systematically.

On one hand, Ilsintech has applied the fusion splicingtechnology of Swift F1 to the field-installable splice-onconnector as it is and integration of the ferrule part improvesthe field work efficiency dramatically. On the other hand,Ilsintech has resolved the problems associated with lowquality, weak durability and high installation and maintenancecost of mechanical connectors, reduced the manufacturingcost of splice-on connector and supplied at the high price, bycompleting the development of field installable fusion splice-onconnector, which is complementary to Swift F1, so anybodycan use the field installable fusion splice-on connector.

The splice-on connector can be used not only in the field ofcommunication but also widely used in advanced technicalfields including aero space, military, ship-building, medical andpower plant and the pictures shown in the right and bottom ofthis page describe the configuration of FTTx Network solution.

Standard FTTx Network

Swift Field installable Fusion Splice-on Connector

Perfect Solution with Swift Connector and Swift F1

FTTH Application Diagram

Swift Connector

Swift ConnectorSwift Connector

Fiber Socket

Drop Cable

Aerial Closure

ONU

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Terminal box

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Figure 1. Ferrule: The ferrule has been applied with sheath, so it can be stripped, cleaved and spliced the field.

Figure 2. Assembly: Splice the fiber of the ferrule with the primary fiberSleeve the uneven part and aramid stiffener Kevlar of the primary fiber and cable by heat shrink Assemble the ferrule and boot and then clamp the external cable by using clampcap(special feature). Even if the ferrule is pressed toward the primary fiber, the ferrulecan be bent up to the clamp gently, because the ferrule bush is sleeved in the inside ofthe stop ring, also bending the fiber sharply is prevented. Additionally, the primary fiberand external cable are clamped together for high tensile force(more than 60N).

Advantages and Benefits [Advantages]

No need for - epoxy, polishing and matching gel in the field- preparing optical cable in a length such as pigtail and patch code

for extra optical fiber cables- space in contact closure clusters for storing the sleeves- realization of high fiber optic properties- worker's special skill- special equipment (ie. Angle cleaver) for APC connector work

[Benefits] - Being able to fusion splice Swift Connector directly- Protecting the fusion splicing point inside of the Swift connector body- Being able to measure the fiber optic properties from the end of the optical cable in the same as the ordinary fusion splicing

- Enabling cluster operations to meet the customer's optimal demand- Saving capital expense and work time- No need of special training FTTx installation of backbone network- Being able to implement insertion loss and return loss

Structure and FeaturesStructure and Features of Swift Connector

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Swift F1: Clad Alignment Fusion Splicer Swift F1 isthe clad alignment multi-tasking fusion splicer whichperforms 5 major operational functionssystematically. The fusion splicer performs atmaximum when it is used together with Swift fieldinstallable fusion splice-on connector.

Swift F1 Fusion Splicer Applicable Optical Fiber Cables

Fiber

0.9mm

PVC Outer SheathFiber CladKevlarPVC Outer Sheath

Drop Cable2mm 5mm, 0.25mm(single core)

Optical Fiber Cable2.0, 3.0mm cable

Optical Fiber Cable0.9mm fiber

Indoor Cable2mm 3mm, 0.25mm(single core)

Supporting Wire

Sheath

0.25 Optical Fiber

Strength member

Automatic ThermalStripper with Motor

Cleaver with FiberChip Collector

LCD Monitor

Batteries 2ea

Cleaner

Sleeve Oven

Fusion Splicer

Ferrule

Plug Frame

Stop Ring

Ferrule Bush

0.9mm Fiber

Figure 1. Ferrule

Figure 2. Assembly

Heat Shrink Sleeve

Boots

Ferrule Bush

Ferrule

Grip

Stop Ring

Plug Frame

Ferrule Dust Cap


Key Features- Accordance with IEC61754-4, KS C6974(F04), JIS C5973(F04)- Telcordia GR-326-core tested- Possible to directly splice with Drop cable & Indoor cable- Splicing point is inside of Connector, No need extra splicing works- Enhanced high quality with improved optical features (Splice Loss & Return Loss)

- Enhanced & improved highly Tensile Strength (exceeding 60N)- Composed of 4(Four) parts, after splicing can be easily assembled with

One-Touch, Push-Pull System- Satisfied with Vertical Burn Test Materials Compliance with UL94V-0

Use- Medium and Long Range Optical Transport Circuit, LAN, CATV, FA, OA - PC Transport System, Measuring Tools, etc.

ItemSingle Mode(SM)

UPC UPCAPC

SM 9/125

50dB

34.3N( 3.5kgf) for 0.9mm Fiber60N(6.1Kgf) for 2.0, 3.0mm cable, Indoor Cable

500Cycle, 0.2dB

-40 ~85

0.9mm, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0mm Cable, Indoor cable(2mm 3mm)

60dB -

average 0.2dB ( max 0.3dB)

OM1(MM62.5/125) OM2(MM50/125)

Multi Mode

Fiber

Insertion Loss

Return Loss

Tensile Strength

Repeating Operation Test

Temperature Range

Cable

Measurement Wavelength : Light Source LD, Wavelength 1550nm, Master code Measurement (SC) Light Source LD, Wavelength 1300nm, Master code Measurement (MM)

Option : Multi mode OM3(MM50/125, 100Gbps, 300m) fiber

Specification

Swift SC Connectors

Indoor Swift Connector (Before Assembly)

Indoor Swift Connector (After Assembly)

Grip

Ferrule Sub Assembly

Sleeve Boot&Cap

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1. As shown above in the figure 3 and 4, if a manufacturer supplies the sheath fiber of the ferrule which have been cleavedand stripped already

The surface of the fiber can be oxidized by exposing the sheath of the optical cable in air for long timeDuring the field work process, damage and handling cautions are required (the major cause for the work efficiency to be reduced and defect ratio and cost of production)Difficult to work because the ferrule must be bonded by epoxy as 125um bare fiberTroublesome to cleave and package

[Major Cause]The major reason, that the manufacturer strip the sheath of fiber in advance and then commercialize, is that they can notresolve the technical problems associated with fiber stripping defect, hackle on the fiber surface and separation betweenferrule which can take place in the field during the mechanical stripping.- Ilsintech has resolved the problems completely in Swift F1 fusion splicer basing on its supreme precision processing

technology. (PCT/KR2006/001487)

2. If the sock observer of the stop ring is sleeved by heat shrink sleeve after fusion splicing the ferrule fiber and primary fiber and theferrule takes a load toward the primary fiber, the fiber can be disconnected as shown in Figure 5, because of the rapidtransformation in the fiber- To resolve this problem, the ferruled is installed to disperse the transformation of which the structural features are shown

in Page 5. (PCT/KR2010/005713)

Problems with Other Ordinary Splice-on Connector

Figure 3

125um fiber 125um fiber

Figure 4

F

Bent optical fiber

Figure 5


Swift Connector Use- Strip, Cleave, Clean, Splice, Sleeve Procedure : Using Swift F1 Fusion Splicer

Ferrule Strip Ferrule Cleave Fiber Strip & Cleave Splice

Heating Sleeve Complete Sleeve Boot Assembly Complete Connector Assembly

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Structural Feature

Size

Swift SC Connector(0.9mm Fiber)

Swift SC Connector (Clamp and Boot Type)(2.0~3.0mm, Indoor Cable)

Ferrule Dust Cap Ferrule Dust Cap

Grip Spring Heat Shrinkable Sleeve 2.0~3.0mm, Indoor cable(2mm 3mm)

Ferrule Plug Frame Ferrule Bush Fiber Splice Point FiberBootsStop Ring

Overall Length(L) Overall Length(L)

Overall Length(L) : 55mm

Before Sleeving After Sleeving

Kevlar(Aramid Fiber)

Heat Shrinkable SleeveFerrule Sub-Assembly

Kevlar(Aramid Fiber)

Ferrule Sub-Assembly

125um Fiber1 Splice Point Splice Point125um Fiber2

900um Fiber1

2.0~3.0mm Cable with kevlar

Heat Shrinkable Sleeve

2.0~3.0mm Cable with kevlar

900um Fiber2

Using Method of Kevlar(Swift SC & FC Connector)


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Swift LC Connectors

Key Features- Accordance with IEC61754-20, TIA/EIA604-10-A- Telcordia GR-326-core tested- Enhanced high quality with improved optical features

(Splice Loss & Return Loss)- Enhanced & Improved highly tensile strength (less than 40N)- Satisfied with Vertical Burn Test. Materials compliance with

UL94V-0- Housing Color : SM-UPC(Blue), SM-APC(Green), MM(Beige)

Use- Medium and Long Range Optical Transport Circuit, LAN,

CATV, FA, OA - PC Transport System, Measuring Tools, etc.

LC Simplex Type (0.9mm) Structural Feature

LCS-SM-UPC-09 LCS-SM-APC-09 LCS-MM-UPC-09

Plug Frame Ferrule

Spring Heat Shrinkable Sleeve 2.0 Cable

Stopper Fiber Splice Point Boots

ItemSingle Mode(SM)

UPC UPCAPC

SM 9/125 OM1(MM62.5/125) OM2(MM50/125)

50dB

40N for 0.9mm, 2.0mm fiber

500Cycle, 0.2dB

-40 ~85

0.9mm, 2.0mm Cable

60dB


Multi Mode

Fiber

Insertion Loss

Return Loss

Tensile Strength


Temperature Range

Cable

Measurement Wavelength : Light Source LD, Wavelength 1550nm, Master codeMeasurement (SC) Light Source LD, Wavelength 1300nm, Master codeMeasurement (MM)


SpecificationLC Simplex Type (2.0mm)

LCS-SM-UPC-20 LCS-SM-APC-20 LCS-MM-UPC-20

LC Duplex Type (2.0mm)

LCD-SM-UPC-20 LCD-SM-APC-20 LCD-MM-UPC-20

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Assembly Procedure (ex:2.0mm)

Place Ferrule Part on Holder Ferrule Part Stripping Ferrule Part Cleave

Primary Fiber Stripping, Cleaving

Heat Shrinkable Sleeve

Splicing Sleeve 1(Heat Shrinkable Sleeve)

Splicing & Stopper Assembly Sleeve 2(Heat Shrinkable Tube) Boot Assembly Completed Production

Size

Swift LC Connector(Simplex, 0.9mm Fiber)

Swift LC Connector(Simplex, 2.0mm Cable)

Swift LC Connector(Duplex, 2.0mm Cable)

Ferrule dust Cap Ferrule dust Cap Ferrule dust Cap

Overall Length(L) : 35mm Overall Length(L) : 48mm Overall Length(L) : 48mm

Swift LC Connector Parts List

Swift LC Connector (0.9mm Fiber)

Swift LC Connector (2.0mm Cable)

Plug Frame Ferrule Spring Stopper BootHeat Shrinkable Sleeve

Plug Frame Ferrule Spring Stopper Heat Shrinkable Tube BootHeat Shrinkable Sleeve

Sleeve use environmental condition- Temp : 160- Operating Time : 20sec

Overall Length(L)Overall Length(L)

Overall Length(L)



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Swift FC Connectors Key Features- Accordance with IEC61754-13, KS C6970(F01), JIS

C5970(F01)- Telcordia GR-326-core tested- Enhanced high quality with improved optical features

(Splice Loss & Return Loss)- Enhanced & Improved highly tensile strength (exceeding 60N)- Composed of 4(Four) Parts, after splicing can be easily

assembled with One-Touch System- Satisfied with Vertical Burn Test. Materials compliance with

UL94V-0- Housing Color : SM-UPC(Blue), SM-APC(Green), MM(Beige)

Use- Medium and Long Range Optical Transport Circuit, LAN,

CATV, FA, OA - PC Transport System, Measuring Tools, etc.

Swift Connector (Before Assembly)

Grip

Sleeve Boot & Cap

Ferrule Sub Assembly

ItemSingle Mode(SM)

UPC UPCAPC

SM 9/125

50dB

34.3N( 3.5kgf) for 0.9mm Fiber60N(6.1Kgf) for 2.0, 3.0 cable, Indoor Cable

500Cycle, 0.2dB

-40 ~85

0.9mm, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0mm Cable, Indoor cable

60dB -


OM1(MM62.5/125) OM2(MM50/125)

Multi Mode

Fiber

Insertion Loss

Return Loss

Tensile Strength


Temperature Range

Cable

Measurement Wavelength : Light Source LD, Wavelength 1550nm, Master code Measurement (SC) Light Source LD, Wavelength 1300nm, Master code Measurement (MM)


Specification

Swift Connector (After Assembly)(2.0~3.0mm Cable)

Swift Connector (After Assembly)(0.9mm Fiber)

Structural Feature

Coupling Nut

FrameFerrule Ferrule Bush

Splice Point Boots

Stopper Fiber

Spring Heat Shrinkable Sleeve 2.0~3.0mm Cable

Size

Swift FC Connector(0.9mm Fiber)

Swift FC Connector(2.0~3.0mm Cable)

Ferrule Dust Cap Ferrule Dust Cap


Overall Length(L)Overall Length(L)



(In the case of single fiber, the same method is applied as below)

Heat-Shrinkable External Tube

EVA Adhesive Tube

Strength Member (Stainless Steel)

Technical Features- Inner Part Material : Hot Melt Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)- External Part Material : Polyolefin Heat-Shrinkage Tube- Strength Member (Stainless Steel) : Smooth processed & Polished Stainless Steel- Shrinkage Temp : 90 C to 120 C- Color : Inventory Standard- Standard Package : Included 100ea Sleeve per Pack, printed Trademark

Heat-Shrinkable Tube Specification

Inner Diameter(mm)

Thickness(mm)

Length(mm)

PartNO.

Product

S09-C

S09

S20

S30-C

S30

-

0.9 mm Connector Sleeve

0.9 mm Sleeve

2.0 mm Sleeve

3.0mm ConnectorSleeve

3.0 mm Sleeve

0.9~ 1.0

0.9~ 1.0

2.5~ 2.6

3.4~ 3.5

3.4~ 3.5

0.25

~

0.30

0.25

~

0.30

22

45

45

32

45

EVA Melt Adhesive Tube Polyolefin Shrinkable Tube Stainless Steel 304

EVA Heat-Shrinkage Tube(Inner Part)

Inner Diameter(mm)

Thickness(mm)

Length(mm)

Diameter(mm)

Length(mm)

2.1~ 2.3

2.1~ 2.3

3.8~ 4.0

3.8~ 4.0

3.8~ 4.0

28

45

45

32

45

0.7

1.0

1.0

0.5

1.0

22

41

41

30

41

-

0.9 Fiber(Only Swift Connector)

0.9 Fiber

2.0~2.4 Cable

2.0~3.0, Indoor Cable (Only Swift Connector)

3.0, Indoor cable

Heat-Shrinkage Tube(External Part) Strength Member Cable

Splice Length

Fusion Splicing Protection Sleeve

2 Fiber Connecting of one Indoor Cable and 2.0~3.0mm Cable

Strip Cable. 0.25mm Fiber

Insert Loose Tube(0.9mm).

Heat Sleeve of Indoor Cable and Loose Tube.

Splice Connector and Assemble.

Insert Sleeve.0.9mm Loose Tube

Sleeve

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If Applied Swift Connector

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Extra accessories like splice cassette (tray) and sleeve support are not necessary-keeping the space neat.

Using Pigtail Connector Using Swift Connector

Chest Harness Work Table Form Premise Enclosure On a Telephone pole In a Bucket Truck

ODF(Optical Distribution Frame) Applied Case Applied House Field

Before renovation

For splice-on connector, it is very easy to maintain and look tidy.

After renovation

Inside the Home

Outside the Home

IndoorCable

IndoorCable

DropCable(2Fiber)

LooseTube

3mmCable


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Method of order

Order(Example) : Swift Connector SC-SM-UPC-30C

Line-up of SC Type Swift Fusion Splice-on connector

OM1 : Multi Mode Fiber(62.5/125)OM2 : Multi Mode Fiber(50/125)OM3(Item of Option) : Multi Mode Fiber(50/125, 100Gbps, 300M)

09 : 0.9 Optical Fiber 20 : 2.0mm Cable30 : 3.0mm Cable

20Name of article Type

Polishing

UPC APC

Fiber Code

OM1 OM3 09 30 IndoorCableSM OM2

SC

FC

LCS(Simplex)

LCD(Duplex)

ST

Swift Connector SC-SM-UPC-09



Indoor Cable(3mm 2mm)

Swift Connector SC-SM-APC-09



Indoor Cable(3mm 2mm)

Swift Connector SC-MM-UPC-09



Swift Connector FC-SM-UPC-09



Swift Connector FC-SM-APC-09



Swift Connector FC-MM-UPC-09

Swift Connector FC-MM-UPC-20

Swift Connector LCS-SM-UPC-09

Swift Connector LCS-SM-UPC-20

Swift Connector LCS-SM-APC-09

Swift Connector LCS-SM-APC-20

Swift Connector LCS-MM-UPC-09

Swift Connector LCS-MM-UPC-20

Swift Connector LCD-SM-UPC-20

Swift Connector LCD-SM-APC-20

Swift Connector LCD-MM-UPC-20

Swift Connector ST-SM-UPC-09








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