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TCX1000 2-Degree 8-Channel Multiplexer Quick Start Guide
Step 5: Connect the TCX1000-2D8CMD
The TCX1000-2D8CMD has optical connectors to which you can connect fiber-optic cables.
Before you connect a fiber-optic cable to a TCX1000-2D8CMD, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe
handling of lasers. See the Laser Safety Warnings for Class 1M Juniper Networks Devices in the TCX1000 Programmable ROADM
Hardware Guide.
To connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical connector in the TCX1000-2D8CMD:
Remove any protective caps from the fiber-optic cable. Save the caps. Also, inspect the fiber-optic cable with a scope, and
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use a fiber-cleaning device to clean the connector prior to insertion.
WARNING:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic connector or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic
transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
WARNING:
Class 1M laser product.
WARNING:
Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments even if the interface has
been disabled.
Remove the rubber safety caps from the optical connectors on the TCX1000-2D8CMD. Save the caps. Inspect the fiber-optic
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cable with a scope, or use a fiber-cleaning device to clean the connector prior to inserting the fiber-optic cable into the Line
0 (L0) OUT port of the TCX1000-2D8CMD. See
NOTE:
The TCX1000-2D8CMD is shipped with an optical terminator preinstalled in the Line 1 out (L1 OUT) port.
The optical terminator is preinstalled to prevent optical power from being reflected back into the transponder
transmitter in cases where the L1 out port is not in use. If you plan to use only one of the Line ports, then you should
use the L0 port (the default port). If you plan to use both of the Line ports, then the optical terminator must be
removed from the L1 OUT port, and the connector must be inspected and cleaned prior to connecting the fiber-optic
cable.
Figure 4: Connecting the Fiber-Optic Cable
Inspect the other end of the fiber-optic cable with a scope, or use a fiber-cleaning device to clean the connector before inserting
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it into any of the universal ports (U0 to U19) of the TCX1000-RDM20.
Secure the cables so that they do not support their own weight. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.
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Placing fasteners on a loop helps cables maintain their shape.
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