RHANDLING INSTRUCTION
opticalCON LITE | Fiber Optic Connection System®

CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam!
Do not disassemble the opticalCON LITE cable connector if not necessary.
Rubber protection cap avoids pollution of the inside located LC ferrules.
The dust proof design reduces cleaning to a minimum, if nevertheless necessary be aware that
improper cleaning can cause damage to the equipment.

A. Cable Connector CleaningŸŸ

99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or cleaning fluid (FOCD-CF)
Lint free wipes (FOCD-DW)
cleaning fluidTools:FOCD-CF

FOCD-DW

The primary concern with using IPA is that it be removed completely from the LC connector.
If the alcohol is allowed to evaporate slowly of the ferrule, it can leave residual material on the fiber core or cladding.

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opticalCON QUAD

BDA 422

1. Disconnect both cable ends for safety reasons
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted fromdisconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
2. Untight the connector bushing and remove carefully
the insert of the connector housing.
3. Inspect the LC connectors with a fiberscope.
4. Fold a lint-free wipe FOCD-DW into a square.
5. Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop of thealcohol. Be sure that a portion of the wipe remains dry.
6. Wipe lightly the ferrule tip in the alcohol moistened
portion of the wipe.
Immediately repeat this wiping action on the dry
section of the wipe to remove any residual alcohol.
Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe, doing so cancause scratches.
7. Dispose the wipe, NEVER REUSE A WIPE.
8. Inspect the connector again with a fiberscope.
9. Repeat the process if necessary.
10. After the cleaning procedure slide the connector insert
back into the connector housing.
Align the key on the insert to the cutout of the plastic
housing.
11. Screw both connector parts tight together.

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opticalCON LITE

B. Chassis Connector Maintenance1.

2.1
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ADRemove LC connectors at the rear of the opticalCON
chassis and follow the instructions A. 3 to 9.

2.

Dry cleaning using FOCD-DC125

2.1

Remove Dust cap. Insert the stick of the cleaningdevice.
Make sure that the insertion position is on thebottom of the LC connector hole in order to hit thesealing shutter release bar.
Push the outer shell to start cleaning the LCconnector end face.
A “pop” sound indicates end of cleaning process.
Remove the cleaning device and put dust cap overthe stick.

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Wet cleaning using lint-free wipes

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