EXFO BFA-3000 Bare Fiber Adapter - Manual

BFA-3000 Universal Bare Fiber Adapter
Instruction Sheet
Bare fiber adapters (BFA) connect single-core, single-mode or multimode bare fibers to optical
power meter detector ports in a secure manner.
To connect a fiber with the BFA-3000:
1. Remove 80 mm (3.15 in) of outer cable jacket and kevlar material.
2. Strip 30 mm (1.18 in) of buffer, then clean the fiber with alcohol or acetone.
3. Cleave the fiber. Leaving 18 mm (0.2 in) of bare fiber will ensure an optimal fit in the
BFA-3000.
4. Squeeze open the BFA-3000 by applying pressure with your thumb and index finger.
5. Place the fiber inside the opening, leaving a small length of fiber out. The fiber must be
inserted into the V groove at the front of the BFA-3000.
80 mm (3,15 in)
18 mm
(0.2 in)
Fiber
V groove