Omron E3X-SD Manual page 12

E3X-SD/-NA
Fiber Connection and Disconnection
The E3X Amplifier Unit has a lock lever. Connect or
disconnect the fibers to or from the E3X Amplifier Unit using
the following procedures:
1. Connection
Open the Protective Cover, insert the fibers according to the
fiber insertion marks on the side of the Amplifier Unit, and
lower the lock lever.
Lock lever
Fiber insertion mark
Fiber
2. Disconnection
Remove the Protective Cover and raise the lock lever to pull
out the fiber.
Unlocked
Locked
Note:To maintain the fiber properties, confirm that the lock is
released before removing the fiber.
3. Precautions for Fiber Connection/Disconnection
Be sure to lock or unlock the lock lever within an ambient
temperature range between −10°C and 40°C.
● Operating Environment
Ambient Conditions
If dust or dirt adhere to the hole for optical communications, it
may prevent normal communications. Be sure to remove any
dust or dirt before using the Units.
● Other
Protective Cover
Be sure to mount the Protective Cover before use.
Amplifier Units with Connectors
● Mounting
Mounting Connectors
1. Insert the Master or Slave Connector into the Amplifier Unit
until it clicks into place.
2. Join Amplifier Units together as required after all the Master
and Slave Connectors have been inserted.
3. Attach the stickers (provided as accessories) to the sides of
Master and Slave Connectors that are not connected to
other Connectors.
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Insertion position
10.7 mm
Protective Cover
Insert
Sticker
Note: Attach the stickers to the sides with grooves.
Removing Connectors
1. Slide the slave Amplifier Unit for which the Connector is to
be removed away from the rest of the group.
2. After the Amplifier Unit has been separated, press down on
the lever on the Connector and remove it. (Do not attempt
to remove Connectors without separating them from other
Amplifier Units first.)
Mounting End Plate (PFP-M)
Depending on how it is mounted, an Amplifier Unit may move
during operation. In this case, use an End Plate.
Before mounting an End Plate, remove the clip from the
master Amplifier Unit using a nipper or similar tool.
Clip
The clip can also be removed using the following mechanism,
which is incorporated in the construction of the section
underneath the clip.
1. Insert the clip to be removed into the slit underneath the clip
on another Amplifier Unit.
2. Remove the clip by rotating the Amplifier Unit.
Rotate
Pull Strengths for Connectors (Including Cables)
E3X-CN11: 30 N max.
E3X-CN12: 12 N max.
Sticker
Press down
Lever
Remove