User Manual

CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam!

10.

11.

Disconnect both cable ends for safety reasons

Press forward the twist prevention and untight the

connector bushing and remove carefully the insert of

the connector housing.

Inspect the LC connectors with a fiberscope

(CAS-FOCD)

Fold a lint-free wipe FOCD-DW into a square.

Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop of the

alcohol. Be sure that a portion of the wipe remains dry.

Wipe lightly the ferrule tip in the alcohol moistened

portion of the wipe.

Immediately repeat this wiping action on the dry

section of the wipe to remove any residual alcohol.

Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe, doing so can

cause scratches.

Dispose the wipe, NEVER REUSE A WIPE.

Inspect the connector again with a fiberscope

(CAS-FOCD).

Repeat the process if necessary.

After the cleaning procedure slide the connector insert

back into the connector housing.

Align the key on the insert to the cutout of the metal

housing.

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from

disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into

beams or view directly with optical instruments.

Screw both connector parts tight together.

Do not disassemble the opticalCON cable connector if not necessary.

The automatic sealing shutter of the opticalCON avoids pollution of the inside located LC-

connectors.

The dust proof design reduces cleaning to a minimum, if nevertheless necessary be aware that

improper cleaning can cause damage to the equipment.

Tools: ? 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or cleaning fluid (FOCD-CF)

? Lint free wipes (FOCD-DW)

The primary concern with using IPA is that it be removed completely from the LC connector.

If the alcohol is allowed to evaporate slowly of the ferrule, it can leave residual material on the fiber core or cladding.

A. Connector Cleaning

HANDLING INSTRUCTION

opticalCON Fiber Optic Connection System

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opticalCON DUO

opticalCON QUAD

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R HANDLING INSTRUCTION opticalCON | Fiber Optic Connection System ® CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam! Do not disassemble the opticalCON cable connector if not necessary. The automatic sealing shutter of the opticalCON avoids pollution of the inside located LCconnectors. The dust proof design reduces cleaning to a minimum, if nevertheless necessary be aware that improper cleaning can cause damage to the equipment. A.
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R I opticalCON HANDLING INSTRUCTION B. Chassis Connector Maintenance 1. Wet cleaning using lint-free wipes 2.1 AD opticalCON QU a O opticalCON DU Remove LC connectors at the rear of the opticalCON chassis and follow the instructions A. 3 to 9. 2. Dry cleaning using FOCD-DC125 2.1 Remove Dust cap. Insert the stick of the cleaning device. Make sure that the insertion position is on the bottom of the LC connector hole in order to hit the sealing shutter release bar.