RHANDLING INSTRUCTION
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CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not look directly into beam of light!
Do not disassemble the opticalCON MTP cable connector if not required.
The rubber protection cap mechanism of the opticalCON avoids contamination of the MTP ferrule lockedinside.
The dust-proof design reduces maintenance intervals to a minimum; if nevertheless necessary,follows the maintenance procedure below to avoid damages on the due to inpropes cleaning.
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Intervall:Tools:

every 500 matings recommended
Ÿ 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or
cleaning fluid (FOCD-CF)Ÿ Lint-free wipes (FOCD-DW)
Ÿ Cleaning brush (FOCD-DCM)

cleaning fluid

A. Connector Cleaning

FOCD-CFFOCD-DW

FOCD-DCM

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 housing and cemove
casefully the insert.
3. Inspect MTP® ferrule with adequate inspectionequipment (see section (B)).
4. Fold a lint-free wipe FOCD-DW into a square(2 layers thick).
5. Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop ofalcohol. Be sure that a portion of the wipe
remains dry.
6. Wipe lightly the ferrule tip on the alcohol
moistened portion of the wipe. Immediately
repeat this wiping action on the dry section of thewipe to remove any residual alcohol.
7. Dispose the wipe, NEVER REUSE A WIPE.
8. Check condition of the ferrule surface withcorresponding inspection equipment(see section (B)).
9. Repeat the process if necessary.
10. Insert the cleaning brush straight into theguidance holes oft the MTP® ferrule. Remove
dust residuals by rotating the tip of the brush.

Cleaning brush

11. After the cleaning procedure slide connector
rear-shell onto the adapter. Align the key on theinsert to the cutout on the connector front shell.
12. Screw both connector parts tightly together.

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B. Inspection - MTP ® ferrule
For fiber inspection use available video probe MTP ® – adapter and monitor. Listed products below are approvedand correspond with the opticalCON MTP ® cable connector and chassis.
Comparable devises may be used from alternative brands.

Tools:JDSU HD3-P* (Fiber Monitor)
JDSU FBP-P5* (Video Probe)
JDSU FBPT-MTP* (MTP Adapter)
During inspection procedure, make sure thateach ferrule is completely free of dust. As areference the ferrule has to look as illustrated on
picture (B).
Picture A:

Picture B:

1. Connect the MTP ® adapter on the rear side of
the opticalCON MTP ® chassis connector.
NOTE: Choose the corresponding MTP ®
adapter according the used ferrule type
PC / APC.
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2. Plug in the MTP -cable in the front of the
opticalCON MTP ® chassis.
ATTENTION: Make sure that the connector
is completely locked.

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3. Check the condition of the MTP ®-surface withhelp of the fiberscope.
Focus the video probe by rotating the focus
wheel (A).
For switching to the next ferrule rotate thewheel on the MTP ®-adapter (B).

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C. Chassis Cleaning
Dry cleaning using FOCD-DC-MTP®
1. Remove dust cap and insert the tip of the drycleaning cleaner

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2. Guide the tip to the dry cleaner into the chassis
housing.
Dry cleaner

3. Rotate the plastic wheel to start the cleaning
procedure. An endless lint free tape removes
dust particle on the ferrule surface of the MTP®
connector on the rear of the chassis.
4. After cleaning procedure, remove dry cleaner
and coves the tip with the dust cap.

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A microscopically inspection as described on section B is recommended after each cleaning procedure. Usea standard MTP ® chassis to inspect the rear mount MTP ® cable.

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