Operating instructions

Passive Components for Optical Networks
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SIMATIC NET Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
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5.3 Connectors for Glass Fiber-Optic Cables
BFOC Connectors for Glass Fiber-Optic Cables
In Industrial Ethernet fiber-optic networks, only BFOC connectors are used for
glass fiber-optic cables.
Figure 5-6 BFOC Connectors with Dust Caps
Fitting Connectors on Site
If it is necessary to fit connectors on site,
- SIEMENS provides this service (see Appendix LEERER MERKER)
- BFOC connectors and special tools can be ordered (see IK PI).
Note
Connectors should only be fitted to glass fiber-optic cables by trained personnel.
When fitted correctly, they allow extremely low coupling attenuation and the value
can be repeated after inserting the connector several times.
Preassembled Cables
To be able to use glass fiber-optic cables with untrained personnel, glass fiber-optic
cables are also available with four BFOC connectors already fitted.
For ordering data, please refer to the current SIMATIC NET Catalog IK PI.