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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines
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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines
To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation guidelines:
• Do not use CATx devices to link between buildings—use fiber devices.
• Only use in dry, indoor environments.
• If the building has three-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the Local and Remote units is on the
same phase.
• Try not to route a CATx link cable alongside power cables.
• Ensure that the system connected to the Local unit is connected to power ground.
• Ensure that the monitor connected to the Remote unit is connected to power ground and does not use an isolated power
supply.
• The Remote unit, Local unit, and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any
airflow.
• Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit.
• Do not obstruct a unit’s ventilation holes.
CAUTION: To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property, please observe the
following:
• Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not attempt to
dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged case.
• Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet
socket through to the power supply’s AC power input.
• Do not attempt to modify or repair this product, or make a connection from the CATx link interface (RJ-45) or the fiber link
interface (SC duplex) to any other products, especially telecommunications or network equipment.
These are Class 1 Laser products. Multimode transmitters comply with IEC 825-1 and FD 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
Single-mode transmitters comply with IEC 60825-1 and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. To meet laser safety requirements, the
transmitters shall be operated within the absolute maximum ratings.
CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this product may cause an eye hazard. All adjustments have been made at the
factory prior to shipment of the device. No maintenance or alteration to the device is required.
CAUTION: Tampering with or modifying the performance of the device will result in voided product warranty.
Usage Restrictions
Optical ports must be terminated with an optical connector or with a dust plug. Failure to adhere to the above restrictions could
result in a modification that is considered an act of “manufacturing” and will require, under law, recertification of the modified
product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (ref. 21 CFR 1040.10(i)).