To Splice-On Field Polish orTo Splice-On, Field Polish or Preterminate?

A Comparative Study of Today’s Most Popular ConnectivityMost Popular Connectivity

Solutions

Jonathan “Jeb” Bertucci Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

Topicsp• The Evolving Enterprise Network• Overview of Fusion Splicing & Splice-On Connectorp g p• Comparison of Field Polish, Preterminated Cables,

Pre-polished Connectors, and Fusion Splice-On Connector

Performance – Insertion & Return Losses for SMF and MMFSMF and MMF Speed of Installation, Restoration and Repair Cost AnalysisCost Analysis

• Summary – Questions and Answers

The Evolving Enterprise Networkg p• Enterprise Network in the Throes of Change• High bandwidth High Speed Transmission 40 & 100• High-bandwidth, High-Speed Transmission, 40 & 100

Gb/s• Growing Trend to Run SMF for Longer DistanceGrowing Trend to Run SMF for Longer Distance

Campus Installs• Connector Method Performance Crucial for SMF,

MMF – OM3 50µm/OM4 50µm – and APC for Video• Increased Reliability Required• Fast Repair, Restoration, Flexibility

The Evolving Enterprise Networkg pSplice-On Connector – Latest Technology Added to the Mix of Field Termination OptionsAdded to the Mix of Field Termination Options

Fusion Splice-On Connector

Preterminated Trunk Cables Preterminated Pigtails SplicePreterminated Pigtails - Splice

Field Polish – Hand Polish

Pre-Polished ConnectorPre Polished Connector

Fusion Splicing Advancementsp g• More Affordable than Ever• Fast & Easy to Use Skill Requirements• Fast & Easy to Use – Skill Requirements • Dual-Heater Technology Faster Yet• Instant Feedback on Termination Performance• Portability, Compact Size for Small Work Areasy, p• New Advancements at Unprecedented Rates by

Most ManufacturersMost Manufacturers

Overview: Splice-On ConnectorpMost Splice-On Connectors Contain:

Overview: Splice-On Connectorp• Fiber or Cord Being Terminated is Fusion

Spliced to the Ferrule/Fiber Stub AssemblySpliced to the Ferrule/Fiber Stub Assembly

• Connector Body Assembled Over Splice• Connector Body Assembled Over Splice• Requires Little Skill

Overview: Splice-On Connectorp

• Fiber: SM MM (62 5µm 50µm 50µm OM3/OM4)

Features & Capabilities• Fiber: SM, MM (62.5µm, 50µm, 50µm OM3/OM4)• Physical Contact: APC, UPC, PC• Connector Types: SC, LC, FC, ST• Typical < 3 Minute Terminations with Common

Connector Types• Meets Telcordia Gr-326-CORE, GR-1081 CORE

Overview: Splice-On Connectorp

• Splice on the Connector & Build Cable to

Features & Capabilities• Splice on the Connector & Build Cable to

EXACT Length – No Shorts or Slack• No Pre Engineering or Logistic Delays Like• No Pre-Engineering or Logistic Delays Like

Preterminated Cables/JumpersNo Cumbersome Splice Trays for Splicing Pigtails• No Cumbersome Splice Trays for Splicing Pigtails

• Eliminates Crimping Process • No Index Matching Gels or Epoxy

Overview: Splice-On Connectorp

• Flexibility for Quickly Exchanging Connector Types

Features & Capabilities• Flexibility for Quickly Exchanging Connector Types

for Equipment Upgrades or Reconfigurations• Cut Off Connector You Don’t Want & AttachCut Off Connector You Don t Want & Attach

Connector You Do Want On-Site• Simplify Changes in High Density ODFsSimplify Changes in High Density ODFs • Instant Feedback – Real-time Assurance

Q i k R i (T b C d i th t S ti )• Quick Repairs – (To be Covered in that Section)

Performance ComparisonspInsertion & Return Losses (for RL, Higher dB, the Better)

Insertion Loss: SMF: 0 15dB (avg ) 0 3dB maxInsertion Loss: SMF: 0.15dB (avg.),0.3dB max. MMF: 0.10dB (avg.),0.25dB max.

Return Loss: >-65 SMF APC >-55 SMF UPC>-30 MMF PC

Insertion Loss: SMF: .25 typical; 0.75dB max.MMF: .20 typical; 0.50dB max.

Return Loss: >-55dB SMF (varies by manufacturer)>-20dB MMF (varies by manufacturer)

Insertion Loss: 0.5dBR t L 30dB f H d P li hi B tt

Insertion Loss: SMF 0.2-0.5dB; MMF 0.1-0.3dBR t L SMF 40 SPC 55 UPC

Return Loss < -30dB for Hand Polishing; Better Return Loss Requires a Polishing Machine

Return Loss: SMF < -40 SPC; <-55 UPC MMF < -20

Performance Comparisonsp

• Preterminated Cables: Factory Polished Connectors

Insertion & Return Lossesy

Yield Very Good Performance ; Requires Testing• Field (Hand) Polish: Requires High Skill; Best Return

Loss Achieved is < -30dB Unless Machine is Used• Pre-polished Connector: Mimics Mechanical Splice;

Susceptibility for Back Reflection; Risky for SMF;Susceptibility for Back Reflection; Risky for SMF; Generally Not Available for APC

• Splice-On Connector : Yields Best Insertion & ReturnSplice On Connector : Yields Best Insertion & Return Loss Results; No Testing; Instant Feedback

• Field Trials of Over 6k Terminations Yielded Consistent Results for Both SMF and MMF

Speed of Installation & Repairp p• < 3 Minutes for Termination: Actual

Field Trial – 6k TerminationsField Trial 6k Terminations• Exact Cable Length On-Site:

PrecisionFusion Splice-O C t

• Repair Pigtails without Opening theSplice Cassette

On Connector

• Replace Faulty Connectors withoutRemoving Patch Cords

• Cut Faulty Connector; Replace; NoNeed to Rerun Cables

• Instant Feedback of TerminationInstant Feedback of Termination• Record Speed Restoration

Speed of Installation & Repairp p• Long Lead Times; Pre-Engineering• Risks of Shorts & Slack• Risks of Shorts & Slack• Once Cable Arrives, Fast Termination

Ad t ith T i ti iPreterminated C bl • Advantage with Terminations in

Multiples of 6• If a Single Fiber Fails Cannot Be

Cable

• If a Single Fiber Fails, Cannot BeRepaired without Taking Down (out of service) All the Other Connections

• Cannot Access Fiber in Cable • Takes 6 Connections Out of Service

to Fix 1 ― Slow Restoration

Speed of Installation & Repairp p• 10 to 20 Minutes with Highly

Skilled TechniciansSkilled Technicians • Yields 15% Waste – (Field Study

of 6k Terminations with thisField Polish(Hand) Method and Splice-On)

• If First Polish Yields Poor Resultsf C

(Hand)

after Testing, Can Re-polish ―Occurs 20% of the Time

• If Re polish is Poor Must Replace• If Re-polish is Poor, Must ReplaceConnector ― 10% of ConnectorsReplaced

• Blind Termination

Speed of Installation & Repairp p• Quick and Easy Terminations

G d O ti f MMF ith F• Good Option for MMF with FewTerminations due to High Cost ofConnectorPre-polished

Connector• Mechanical Splice & Back

Reflection Issues

Connector

• Not Advisable for APC• Good Quick Solution for Repair of

Faulty MMF Termination• Blind Termination

Cost Analysis, by Andrew Shire, RagingWire Solutions, Inc.

Termination Method Fixed Costs Variable Costs Labor: $55/hr

Splice On ConnectorFusion Splicer (includes kit) $8 000 Connector $12 50Splice-On Connector (includes kit) $8,000 Connector $12.50

Labor: (20 splices/hr) $2.75 Testing $5.00(t ti ti

Total $8,000 (testing entire project channel) $20.25

Field Hand PolishTerm. Kit/Polishing Kit $625

UPC/APC Connector $6 00Field -Hand-Polish Polishing Kit $625 Connector $6.00 Misc. Consumables $0.26 Labor w/Testing $20.00

Total $625 $26 26Total $625 $26.26

Pre-Polished Connector

Installation Tool Kit $1,800 Connector $15.00

L b d T ti $8 00Labor and Testing $8.00 Total $1,800 $23.00

Cost Analysisy• The Splice-On Connector has the

Lowest Labor CostsLowest Labor Costs • Hand Polishing has the Highest

Labor Costs, Even with High Skillg• The Pre-polished Connector has

the Highest Connector CostWhen compared to Pre-Polished connectors the fusion splicer would pay for itself after 2 254 terminations or lessfor itself after 2,254 terminations or less than 1 large project

When compared to Hand Polished connectors the fusion splicer would pay for itself after 1,227 terminations

Cost AnalysisPreterminated Cable – Splice-On Connector

After Splicer Pay-back at 4k Terminations, Lynx2 Splice-on Connector is $9 17 LESS per Termination

$175.00 B d U A t l

Connector is $9.17 LESS per Termination.Connector Termination = two LC connectors at Each End of Fiber

$160 00

$165.00

$170.00

$ Based Upon Actual Project Costs

$150.00

$155.00

$160.00

Fusion SOCPre-Term Cable

$135.00

$140.00

$145.00

$130.0012 24 48 72 144 288 576 1152 2304 4608 9216

Cost AnalysisPreterminated Cable – Splice-On Connector

• Cost of Fusion Splicer Intentionally Paid Off

After Splicer Pay-back, Lynx2 Splice-on Connector is $9 17 LESS per Termination Intentionally Paid Off

Across 4,000 Terminations• 15 Meter Cable Used as

Baseline – 2 LC Connectors$175.00Based Upon Actual Project Costs

Connector is $9.17 LESS per Termination.Connector Termination = two connectors

Baseline – 2 LC Connectors, 1 on each end of Fiber

• Analysis Does Not Accountfor Annual Maintenance and$160.00

$165.00

$170.00

$

o ua a te a ce a dPrice Difference of VariousCable Lengths for Pre-terminated Cable

$145.00

$150.00

$155.00

$

Fusion SOCPre-Term Cable

• Results: Lynx2 Splice-onConnector saves $9.17($9.59 per ConnectorTermination after Materials$130.00

$135.00

$140.00

$145.00

Termination after Materialsand Labor)

$130.00

SummaryCriteria Field

PolishPre-polishConnector

Pre-term Cable

Splice-On Connector

Explanation

Excellent I ti &

No No Yes Yes Splice-OnC tInsertion &

Return LossConnector Scores Best

Instant Feedback

No No N/A Yes Field & Pre-polish Require TestingFeedback Require Testing

Works with ALL Fiber Types & APC

No No Yes Yes Field (Hand) & Pre-polish Risky with SMF & APCTypes & APC with SMF & APC

Fast, Easy, Precise

No Yes/only for MMF

Yes/No * Yes *Long Lead Time,Shorts & Slack

Quick Repair No Yes; MMF No Yes* *Fast RestorationQuick Repair No Yes; MMF No Yes Fast RestorationFlexibility No Yes; MMF No Yes* *Quick UpgradesCost High Labor High Cost

ConnectorHigh Cost-Factory

Low Labor,Materials *

* After Splicer Pay-off (1-Project)Connector Factory Materials Pay-off (1-Project)

Closing – Questions & Answersg

Thank you…

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