User's Manual

Corning Optical Communications User Manual I CMA-336-AEN I Page 19
2.2 Installation Requirements
 Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement. Ensure unrestricted airflow.
 Ensure grounding connector is within reach of the ground wire.
 Ensure a power source is within reach of the power cord and the power source has sufficient capacity.
 Where appropriate, ensure unused RF connectors are terminated.
 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 available 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 bending 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.
 Wave 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 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 (i.e.,
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.