CommScope BOSTM BrightPath Optical Solutions - Manual (Page 31)

Splicing
Fiber splicing – overview
Once the fiber has been exposed and the cable secured in the housing, the fiber can be spliced. Fiber splicing
requires specialized tools and supplies:
Fiber splicer with a fiber positioning system and test function
Fiber stripper
Fiber cleaver
FIS splice protection sleeves (F1100240) [drop/branch splicing]
Small lint-free tissues (kimwipes™ or similar brand).
Optical fiber cleaning kit (95 - 97% isopropyl alcohol packs, cleaning tape)
Optical power meter
Fusion splicers integrate a heat source (usually an electric arc), clamps for holding the fibers, a fiber positioning
system and a splice viewing/loss measurement system. The simplest units use a ‘V’ groove to mechanically match
the fiber’s outer diameters. More sophisticated splicers feature automatic alignment of the fiber cores.
Fiber alignment is tested for the lowest-loss splices using one of these two methods:
LID (Light Injection and Detection) systems ‘inject’ light into the fiber and measure its power on the output
side, manually/automatically aligning them for the lowest loss. LID systems monitor the fibers as they are being fused
and shut off the arc when the lowest splice loss is detected.
PAS (Profile Alignment System) systems display an image that shows the fiber cores, manually/automatically
brings them into alignment and fuses them.
Optical Tap Installation 8.3
Splicing equipment