Support Hub - Fiber Termination Tools
Topic
This article covers the following topics:
- How do I terminate fiber?
- How do I terminate Corning Unicam LC or ST fiber connectors?
- What tools do I need to terminate fiber?
- What are Daktronics fiber specifications?
- What fiber terminations do I use?
- What are the Daktronics part numbers for fiber terminations?
- How do I clean fiber terminations?
- How do I clean fiber transceivers?
Environment
- Corning Unicam LC and ST fiber ends
- Fiber Termination Tools, Replacement Parts and Consumables
- Termination Kits
- Fiber Specifications
Steps
Corning Unicam LC and ST fiber ends
Require the use of a Corning UniCam Termination Kit (Dak part# TH-1119). Kit TH-1119 includes a Precision Cleaver. The Precision Cleaver is recommended for multi-mode and required for single mode terminations. Use of the older "Beaver Cleaver" (Bend and Break) is not recommended.
| Fiber Size/Connector Type | Part Number |
| 62.5/LC | P-1285 |
| 50/LC | >P-1286 |
| 50/ST | P-1287 |
| 62.5/ST | P-1293 |
| 900 Single Mode/ST | P-1404 |
| 900 Single Mode/LC | P-1405 |
Fiber Termination Tools, Replacement Parts and Consumables
- Fiber Product Parts
- Service Partners can order parts by working with their Field Service Lead.
One-Click Cleaners
- TH-3382325 (1.25mm)
- TH-3382324 (2.5mm)
Precision Cleavers
- Corning FBC-007
How to Use Video, Cleaning the FBC-007 and Changing the Blade on the FBC-007 - Corning FBC-015
How to Use Video, Maintaining Cleaver FBC-015 and Changing the Blade on the FBC-015
Bend and Break Cleavers "Beaver Cleaver" (NOT Precision Cleavers)
DO NOT USE! These Cleavers are UNSUITABLE for use in terminating Fiber Optics.
Termination Kits
- Corning UniCam-How to terminate written instructions using TKT-Unicam-PFC kit can be found here
- Corning UniCam-Video Instructions
- How to Clean Fiber Terminations and Transceivers using One-Click Cleaner can be found here
Fiber Specifications
- Fiber Cable Specifications
- Typically fiber for Commercial applications (Galaxy type displays) uses 62.5 micron multimode fiber.
- Typically fiber for Video applications uses 50 micron multimode fiber.
- Scoreboards can use either 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber.
- Single mode fiber can be used in Customized applications.
Corning Field Installable Fiber Optic Connector Tool Kit
The standard UniCam connector installation tool kit (TKT-UniCam) is a basic installation tool kit used to terminate all UniCam connector styles, including SC, LC and ST compatible connectors. This is the standard fiber optic tool kit, part number th-1119, used by Daktronics to terminate fiber optic cabling.
UniCam Connector Installation Manual
KB ID: 000001286
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