R HANDLING INSTRUCTION opticalCON Coupler | MAINTENANCE R www.neutrik.
R opticalCON Coupler I MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam! Do not disassemble opticalCON couplers, if not required. Sealing shutter mechanism of the opticalCON avoids contamination of the ferrule locked inside. Dust-proof design reduces maintenance intervals to a minimum; if nevertheless necessary, follow the maintenance procedure below to avoid damages on ferrules due to improper cleaning. opticalCON Coupler DUO: NAO2* QUAD: NAO4* MTP ®: NAO12* A.
R MAINTENANCE I opticalCON Coupler B. General Overhaul If increased attenuation cannot be reduced with dry cleaning (section A), a general overhaul is recommended. The following cleaning procedure is carried out on the example of an opticalCON DUO coupler. 1. Untighten screws on both opticalCON chassis with a screw driver. 1. RIK UT NE 2. Remove top and bottom shelf of metal housing to release the protection tube. 2. I T U E N 2. 3.
R MAINTENANCE I opticalCON Coupler 5. Fold lint free wipe into a square and fix it with the magnet. cleaning fluid 6. Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop of cleaning fluid. Be sure that a portion of the wipe remains dry. 7. Wipe slightly the ferrule tip in the cleaning fluid moistened portion of the wipe. Immediately repeat this wiping action on the dry section as the wipe to remove any residual alcohol. 8. Dispose the wipe. NEVER REUSE A WIPE . 9. Repeat the process if required. 10.