Hardware reference guide

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Connecting the
Fiber Optic Cable
The following steps show how to connect the fiber optic cable.
Step Action
1 Remove the protective plastic coverings from the cable ports and the tips of the
cable. Snap one of the fiber cable clasps (shipped with the module) over the
cable so that the wider end of the tool is closest to the cable end.
2 Turn the connection ring so that one of the arrows on the side of the ring lines
up with the ridge inside.
3 a. Slide the tool up to the connection ring.
b. Gripping the cable with the plastic cable clasp, slide the cable end onto the
lower cable port. The arrow and the ridge on the connection ring should lineup
with the slot on the left of the cable port.
c. Use the clasp to push the cable over the tab on top of the port.
d. Turn the cable to the right, so that the tab locks securely
e. Remove the clasp.
f. Repeat this process with the remaining strand of cable.
Protective Coverings Cable Fiber Cable Clasp
Cable Connection Ring
CableTip
Ridge
Arrow
Cable Port
Tab
Cable Connection Ring
Fiber Cable Clasp
3 m Cable
(Part # 990XCA65609)
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