Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Handling Instructions
OverviewDo not exceed maximum cable lengthsDo not exceed minimum bend radius for a given cable typeAvoid twisting cableSuggested Pull GripsRouting Fiber Optic CablesInstallation ChecklistCleaning Techniques for Fiber Optic CablesCleaning Fiber Optic Cable EndsSERCOS Attenuation LimitsSystem Field Testing Verify Transmitter Output PowerSystem Field Testing Verify Receiver PowerConfigure test module as test light sourcePurposeHard Clad Silica Glass Fiber Optic Cable Mechanical LimitsRockwell Automation SupportOptical fibers require special care during installation to ensure reliable operation. Installation guidelines regarding minimum bend radius, tensile loads, twisting, squeezing, or pinching of cable must be followed. Cable connectors should be protected from contamination and scratching at all times. Violation of any of these parameters causes incre...See more on literature.rockwellautomation The Fiber Optic Association
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Assuming the design is completed, we''re looking at the process of physically installing and completing the network, turning the design into an operating