Manual
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Connect
There are three basic principles that are critical to achieving an efficient fiber optic connection:
 y Perfect core alignment
 y Physical contact
 y Pristine connector interface
Today’s connector design and production techniques have eliminated most of the challenges to achieving core 
alignment and physical contact. 
What remains challenging is maintaining a pristine end face. As a result, contamination is the #1 reason for 
troubleshooting optical networks.
CONNECT
Clean connection
CoreCladding
Light transmitted










