AFC-3000 USER MANUAL - Fiber Optics For Sale Co.
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1. Figure 8 Direct Ferrule Cleaning This method is for use directly on connector ferrules male connectors For SMPTE 304M connectors see part C below a Hold the connector to be cleaned steadily in one hand b Grasp the gun with the other hand and carefully place the adapter tip over the ferrule of the connector to be cleaned c Press the gun against the connector with sufficient force to cause the motor to be activated Maintain steady pressure until the motor stops automatically d After 3 seconds the motor will stop The cleaning cycle is finished Gently remove the tool SMPTE 304M Ferrule Cleaning This method is for use on all varieties of SMPTE 304M male connectors as well as for most varieties of female connectors as long as the ferrule guides are removed first In the case of female SMPTE 304M connectors some manufacturers such as Winchester use a non standard length ferrule thereby requiring a special adapter tip for the gun still in development Please make certain that the ferrule length in the female connector is the same as that in the male connector before using the TLM 100M tip on the female connector a Hold the connector to be cleaned steadily in one hand b Grasp the gun with the other hand and carefully place the adapter tip over one of the two ferrules of the connector to be cleaned c Press the gun against the connector with sufficient force to cause the motor to be activated Maintain ste2. Lemo male Tip Adapter to the AFC 3000 cleaning tool assembly being careful not to touch the cleaning tip See Figure 6 Figure 6 AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 7 Optimark F How to use the AFC 3000 A Thru the Adapter Cleaning Being careful not to touch the cleaning tip a Insert the tool into the connector adapter and then push the AFC 3000 perpendicularly into the connector adapter When the appropriate gun tip is sufficiently inserted the cleaning process starts automatically and an operation sound can be heard b Keep the pressure and alignment constant during the complete automated cleaning cycle c After 3 seconds the motor will stop The cleaning cycle is finished Gently remove the tool a C Figure 7 Note Make sure that the full stroke of the tool adapter is reached and maintained during operation Make sure to have good batteries in the gun CAUTION Do not turn or tilt the AFC 3000 during operation as it may damage the fiber the connector or the cleaning tip AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Optimark Fiber Optics y4 With ST SC and E2000 connectors be sure the adapter tip TST 100F TSC 100F or TE2K100F is well aligned with ST SC E2000 keys The SC and E2000 tios have a rectangular swivel part that must to be aligned correctly for insertion See examples of SC and ST in Figure 8 Swivel part
3. the long reach version of the cartridge will permit better access by distancing the tool from the panel Precautions 1 Remove the tool protector by unscrewing it counter clockwise and then pull 2 The EXT 4 Long Reach Extension must be used with the CFC 600 L cartridge It is screwed firmly in place at the tool extremity in the same manner as the Tip Adapter prior to inserting the cartridge 3 The cartridge is inserted amp removed in the same manner as the standard length cartridge 4 The Tip Adapter is then screwed firmly to the end of the Long Reach Adapter NOTE 1 Insert the cartridge slowly in the tool to prevent damaging the tip Push all the way in until both tabs snap in place Do not insert the cartridge before attaching the Long reach extension 2 It cannot be overemphasized that both the extension and the tip must be screwed down firmly for proper contact with the connector ferrule Figure 5 AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 6 Optimark ve 1 25mm LC Version CFC 600 LC This can also be used for MU in adapter cleaning as well as for SMPTE 304M HDTV connectors For High Density LC connectors the LC version of the cartridge must be used Precautions 1 The cartridge is inserted amp removed in the same manner as the standard length cartridge 2 Firmly screw the TLC 100F or TLC 100M LC Tip Adapter female or male respectively or the TLM 100M SMPTE 304M a k a
4. Optimark x AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner USER MANUAL AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 14 Heath Wood Lane Chestnut Hill MA 02467 2685 US Tel 1 617 232 6224 Fax 1 617 731 2272 Aaron Z www optimark fiber com info optimark fiber com Snyder Digitally signed by Aaron Z Snyder DN cn Aaron Z Sn o Optimark Fiber Optics ou Corporate email aaron optimark fiber com c US Date 2008 04 22 19 22 54 04 00 Optimark ve TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 ADAPTERS AND CONNECTORS SUPPORTED 3 TOOL PREPARATION 4 Standard Short Reach Cartridge CFC 600 S 4 Long Reach Cartridge CFC 600 L 6 1 25mm LC Version CFC 600 LC 7 HOW TO USE THE AFC 3000 8 A Thru the Adapter Cleaning 8 B Direct Ferrule Cleaning 9 C SMPTE 304M Ferrule Cleaning 9 MAINTENANCE 10 Protection While Not in Use 10 Replacing the Cartridge and the Batteries 11 Rechargeable Batteries 13 PART NUMBERS 14 SPECIFICATIONS 15 APPENDIX 16 Battery Installation Procedure 16 Proper Installation of Adapter Tips Into the EXT 4 Extension 17 AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Optimark F Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the AFC 3000 automatic fiber optic ferrule cleaner We take pride in manufacturing high quality products and have put every effort into making it as useful and easy to use as possible Should you have any comments please forward them to the
5. ady pressure until the motor stops automatically AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual er Optics d After 3 seconds the motor will stop The cleaning cycle is finished Gently remove the tool e Repeat steps b through d for the second ferrule f On the female connector replace the ferrule guides being careful not to make contact with the ferrule tips during this operation Maintenance Protection While Not in Use The AFC 3000 needs to be maintained in a clean environment and free of dust and grease Whenever the AFC 3000 is not in use the metal protective cap TP 100 optional to be used only with the CFC 600 S and CFC 600 LC cartridges should be screwed on the AFC 3000 See Figure 9 In lieu of this cap one of the tips and or the EXT 4 extension should be left on the gun with the provided plastic protective cap firmly pressed over the end Figure 9 Providing the AFC 3000 is used and protected while not in use as prescribed it will run for years without needing any other maintenance than replacing the cartridge and batteries as needed AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 10 Optimark X Replacing the cartridge and the batteries When you run out of cleaning fiber you will see a red warning around the spool through the window in the cartridge Also the feed spool allows no more unwinding the fiber is fixed on it Figure 10 This red sign notifies you th
6. at it is time to change the cartridge and batteries To replace either item you need to remove the cartridge from the gun by pressing on both retaining tabs placed on either side of the gun Or fea Figure 11 AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 11 Optimark a Once the retaining tabs released the cartridge should come out a bit Gently pull on the cartridge by pulling on either side of it until it comes out Figure 12 The batteries should now be reachable inside the gun Figure 13 Note The two Alkaline batteries need to be changed every time the cartridge is replaced see page 16 for correct battery installation procedure AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 12 Optimark F Rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries option is available with the AFC 3000 A specific charger is available to recharge the NiMH batteries Note that the wall adapter is only for batteries recharge and will not permit operation of the AFC 3000 without battery assistance Use the connector at the end of the tool s handle for recharging the batteries Figure 14 CAUTION Do not use the charger with alkaline or non rechargeable batteries or injury could occur The battery charger should only be used with rechargeable batteries AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 13 Optimark F Part Numbers AFC 3000 Automate
7. d Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Gun Cartridge 2 5mm short version Cartridge 2 5mm long version Cartridge 1 25mm version FC Female Tip SC Female Tip ST Female Tip E2000 Female Tip LC Female Tip MU Female Tip FC Male Tip SC Male Tip ST Male Tip E2000 Male Tip LC Male Tip MU Male Tip SMPTE 304M Male Tip 4 inch Extension use with CFC 600 L Tip Protector International Power Supply 6V with 2 rechargeable AA Batteries AFC 3000 CFC 600 S CFC 600 L CFC 600 LC TFC 100F TSC 100F TST 100F TE2K 100F TLC 100F TMU 100F TFC 100M TSC 100M TST 100M TE2K 100M TLC 100M TMU 100M TLM 100M EXT 4 TP 100 PFC 100 Optimark F Specifications AFC 3000 GENERAL CLEANER SPECIFICATIONS Component type o J Optical Connector z FC ST SC E2000 LC MU PC or APC G Saas SMPTE 304M Ferrule Diameter mm 25 20 and125 8 Type Csi Fema In Adapter eee 8 Package CFC ST SC E2000 LC MU PC or APC 2 Sleeve Material J Zirconia SS Carbon Fiber __ E Temperature O to 50 Test Facility Ambient relative Er humidity R 0 to 95 pve gt e a E a 8 battery 6V DC 2A 5 Rechargeable type battery NIM tT Battery charge monitoring None potion SS dT Momeritary SOS Number of rotation of the tip per a cleaning min 2 6 Tool form factor and handle type Wire Wrap Tool 5 Portabiny O o o O Strapor Cord Access 3S Field portability Ves O e
8. he way in until both snaps click in place See Figure 1 CAUTION 1 Care must be taken to ensure not to catch or snag the cleaning tip during preparation 2 Do not remove plastic sleeve provided near tip of cartridge Plastic Sleeve Figure 1 3 Install the appropriate tip adapter to the AFC 3000 To do this remove the tool protector by unscrewing it counter clockwise and then pull being careful not to touch the cleaning tip See Figure 2 Figure 2 AF C 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Optimark ive CAUTION Ifthe cleaning tip is damaged or dirtied during this process the resulting cleaning will degrade and the cartridge may have to be replaced Regular cleaning of the adapters should be performed to ensure quality of clean is maintained Keep the protective cap in a safe place you will need it to protect the gun s tip after use Firmly screw the appropriate tip adapter to the AFC 3000 cleaning tool assembly being careful not to touch the cleaning tip See Figure 3 Figure 3 CAUTION If the cleaning tip is damaged or dirtied during this process the resulting cleaning will degrade and the cartridge may have to be replaced A mounting hole is available for a hand strap installation l F ral ra H i a p Pa Figure 4 AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Optimark F OPTIONS Long Reach Version CFC 600 L For hard to reach connectors
9. i D E C ae a a Battery location Installed in tool under Cartridge Cyle E a Packaging Packaging Splash Proof Storage Shipment 40 to 70 Droptest i meter on concrete each corner Standards Telcordia 2028 oe to 30 C N T O TE o oD pe an O Cc O gt Cc LL AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 15 Optimark ie Fiber Optics Appendix Battery Installation Procedure ez 1 Install the first battery in the left 2 Once the negative pole is in place position with positive pole outwards push the battery down in final position i ee a a 3 Make sure the red ribbon is 4 Install the battery with the below the first battery negative pole outwards SS ts A 5 Once the positive pole is in place 6 The AFC 3000 is ready to push the battery down in final position receive the cartridge AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 16 Optimark X Proper Installation of Adapter Tips Into the EXT 4 Extension Ca b i e g wa Tip amp EXT 4 1 TSC 100F tip firmly screwed into the EXT 4 extension Hush withcacn 2 TSC 100F tip not fully screwed into the EXT 4 extension Gap exposing the section of the tip with screw threads For proper operation of the AFC 3000 it is essential that the cartridge be snapped firmly into the gun and that the tips and the EXT 4 exten
10. sion if used be firmly screwed into the gun In particular the user should make certain that tips be screwed fully into the EXT 4 if used It has been noted that in some cases a bit of resistance may be felt as the tip is nearing the end of its insertion into the extension This does not mean that the user should stop continuing to screw the tip in Unless the tip is flush with the EXT 4 as shown the cleaning cartridge will not make proper contact with the connector ferrule AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual 17
11. tool supplier we will review your comments in our continuing efforts to improve in the next generation The AFC 3000 Patent Pending is a state of the art automated cleaning device intended for optical fiber connector and more particularly to the removal of contaminants and small particles from optical fiber connector end faces The AFC 3000 is compatible using the proper tip with SC ST E2000 LC and MU PC or APC in adapter connectors Its unique design provides easy cleaning of female ferrules assemblies directly on the patch panel Adapters and Connectors supported Table 1 Adapter Female In Adapter Male Adapter a GP m Oo TFC 100 F FC Connector TFC 100 M ST Adapter TST 100 F TST 100 M i O r j t 1 qn P Ml 1 P by F 7 i i 1h SC Adapter TSC 100 F SC Connector TSC 100 M Also supported are LC MU and E2000 male and female connectors as well as SMPTE 304M manufactured by Lemo Canare and others HDTV connectors CAUTION Step ferrules cannot be cleaned using this tool as sharp edges on the ferrule profile damage the cleaning fabric and cause cartridge failure AFC 3000 Automated Optical Connector Ferrule Cleaner User Manual Optimark F Tool preparation Standard Cartridge CFC 600 S 1 Remove batteries from cartridge packaging and follow battery installation procedures in the index of this manual 2 Insert the cartridge slowly in the tool to prevent damaging the tip Push all t
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