Instruction manual

Epica DGX SC Optical Boards
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Epica DGX 16 and Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
Safety Recommendations for Laser Products
Important: No user serviceable parts are included inside an AMX AutoPatch product; service should
only be done by qualified personnel.
Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Exercise caution when installing DGX products to avoid direct eye exposure to invisible laser radiation.
Follow the recommendations below whenever installing or working with DGX products.
 Be sure to apply the power only after all fiber connections are made and no fiber ends are
exposed.
 Do not remove dust plugs from SC fiber connectors or the dust caps from the fiber cables until
establishing connections; avoid direct eye exposure.
 Make sure all cables, including fiber cables, are correctly connected and/or terminated.
 Before you unplug a fiber cable on an input board, disconnect the power on the DGX TX that
is connected to the input.
 Before you unplug a fiber cable on an output board, disconnect the switch for that output
connector.
Attaching Cables
Instructions for attaching AMX AutoPatch cable management bars are on page 23. These bars are
recommended and provided with each DGX SC Optical Board.
Caution: Do not severely bend or kink the SC fiber cable. Irreversible damage can occur. Refer to
the physical limitations (bend radius) specified for the cable. The bend radius for AMX SC
terminated fiber cables is 2 inches (5 cm).
Check When Fastening Fiber Cables:
 Make sure that no dust or debris is on the exposed ends of the fiber cable.
 Make sure that the fiber cable connectors seat firmly into the board and module fiber
connectors.
Normally an audible click is heard when a connector engages.
To connect SC fiber inputs and outputs:
1.
Recommended – Install the provided cable management bars (see page 23).
Caution: CLASS 3R INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN; AVOID DIRECT EYE
EXPOSURE.
2. Clean the fiber cable connector – Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Remove the protective cap from the SC fiber connector.