Cleaning Camera Connectors - Ikegami HDK-55 Operation Manual

6.4 Cleaning Camera Connectors

The fiber cable connecting the camera and the BS transmits optical signals through 10μm core glass fibers. If Ferrules, which
secure glass fibers, are dirty or have dust on them, transmission loss (optical signal attenuation) occurs. If Ferrules are extremely
dirty, optical signals are interrupted and the fiber cable may not work properly. Regular cleaning of Ferrules is suggested if the
camera connector is frequently removed and inserted. The figures below show the shape of the camera connector joint section,
location of the Ferrules, and how to clean the Ferrules:
Camera Connector Joint Section
●
OPS Series
Ferrules
Plug (female)
Plug (male)
Receptacle (female)
Receptacle (male)
Male and Female Camera Connectors
●
Receptacle (female)
Screw: Hole only for male
connectors
Top: Present only in
female connectors
Top
Ferrule
Ferrule
Top
Ferrule
Ferrule
BSF-55 rear
Plug (male)
HDK-55 1206 VER1 (U)
6.4 Cleaning Camera Connectors
SMPTE type
Alignment sleeve
Ferrules
Top
Plug (female)
Plug (male)
Top
Receptacle (female)
Receptacle (male)
Receptacle (male)
Plug (female)
Alignment sleeve:
Present only in female
connectors
Ferrules
Top: Present only in
female connectors
Alignment sleeve
Ferrule
Ferrule
Alignment sleeve
Ferrule
Ferrule
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