Installation guide

Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to GPIMs
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2. Once the Launch Mode Conditioning cable ➀ is connected to the ends of the multimode fiber
optic cable
➃, proceed to Section 3.6.3 to complete the installation to the GPIM-09 device.
3.6.3 Network Connection Using Fiber Optic Cable
To connect the module using fiber optic cable to the network, perform the following steps:
1. Remove any protective covers from the fiber optic ports and from the ends of the connectors.
2. Refer to Figure 3-15 and insert one end of the SC cable connector
➀, key side down ➁, into the
GPIM-01, GPIM-08, or GPIM-09
➂. Ensure that the appropriate cable is used for the
application of the GPIM. Refer to Appendix C for the appropriate GPIM and for the fiber optic
cable to be used in the installation.
NOTE: If connecting the module with a GPIM-09 to the network using multimode fiber
optic cable, refer to Section 3.6.2 before following this procedure.
WARNING: The GPIM-08 and GPIM-09 use Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical
instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output
increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed
from the network adapter.
NOTE: To prevent contamination, leave the protective covers in place when the
connectors or ports are not in use.
Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact
with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of the ends causes problems in
data transmission.
If the ends become contaminated, blow the surfaces clean with a canned duster. A fiber
port cleaning swab saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used to
clean the ends.