User's Manual

Corning Optical Communications User Manual
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• Do not locate the equipment near large transformers or
motors that may cause electromagnetic interference.
• Reduce signal loss in feeder cable by minimizing the length
and number of RF connections.
• Ensure the equipment will be operated within the stated
environment (refer to datasheet).
• Where appropriate, confirm availability of suitably
terminated grade of RF and optical fiber.
• Observe handling of all cables to prevent damage.
2.3 Fiber Optic Rules
ATTENTION!
• Please also refer to the laser safety section in the document
preface material.
• Fiber optic cables require proper handling. Do not stretch,
puncture, or crush the fiber cable(s) with staples, heavy
equipment, doors, etc.
• Always maintain the minimum bend-radius specified by the
cable manufacturer. The minimum bend radius is usually ten
times the cable's outer diameter. In the case of single optical
fiber that is not in a cable, the minimum bending radius to be
observed is 30 mm.
• Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) units require
single-mode fiber.
• Use minimum splicing/connectors to achieve minimum
losses on the fibers.
• Use precaution while installing, bending, or connecting fiber
optic cables.
• Use an optical power meter and optical time domain
reflectometer (OTDR) for checking the fiber optic cables.
• Make sure the environment is clean while
connecting/splicing fiber optic cables.
• All fiber optic connections should be cleaned prior to
attaching to termination points using a dry cleaning device
(e.g., Cletop or equivalent).
• Fiber connector protective caps should be installed on all
non-terminated fibers and removed just before they are
terminated.
• Check the fiber optic connections.