User's Manual

4. Commissioning
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Manual ION-M17EP_19P MF0150ACA.docx Manual for ION-
M
17EP
/19P
ION-M system:
 The pigtails for the connection between Master Unit and Remote Unit must have
a sufficient length. Protection for the optical fibers must be provided where the
fibers feed into the units.
 The system attenuation of the optical fibers, including the connectors, must not
exceed 10 dB.
System attenuation and attenuation of optical components must be determined. This
can be achieved by measuring attenuation with an appropriate measuring instrument.
For pigtails, a total value of <0.4 dB (measured to a reference plug) can be assumed
due to the dead zone of the reflectometer. These measurements must be made with a
sufficient length of optical fiber, at the input and output of the device which has to be
measured.
Fiber-System Installation:
Fiber-cable connectors have to be of the same type (E2000 APC 8°) as the connectors
used for the unit. The fiber-optic cables are connected to the optical transceiver.
 Note: Angled connectors are not compatible with straight optical
connectors; non-compatibility of connectors will result in
permanent damage to both connectors.
Before connecting the fiber cables, follow the procedure below to ensure optimized
performance. It is important for these procedures to be carried out with care:
 Remove fiber-optic protective caps.
 Do not bend the fiber-optic cable in a tight radius (<4 cm) as this may cause
cable damage and interrupt transmission.
 Using high-grade alcohol and lint-free cotton cleaning swabs, clean the end of
the fiber-optic cable that will be inserted in the optical connectors on the donor
interface box. Use a fiber end-face inspection tool to scan both, the glass fiber
and its surrounding area.
 Check for dirt on the cladding, chips/pits, dirt on the ferrule, and scratches.
 Connect the fiber-optic cables by inserting the cable end into the laser
receptacle and aligning the key (on the cable end) with the keyed slot.
Notice: In order to keep the specified IP class, using the protective plug as
explained in chapter 4.2.9 is required.
 Do not use any index-matching gels or fluids of any kind in these connectors.
Gels are intended for laboratory use and attract dirt in the field.
 Note: Care should be taken when connecting and disconnecting fiber-
optic cables - use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber.
Scratches and dust significantly affect system performance and
may permanently damage the connector. Always use protective
caps on fiber-optic connectors not in use.