Omron SYSMAC 3G8F7-CLK13-E Operation Manual page 65

Optical Ring System (GI Cable) Wiring
GI Cable Optical Connector Cover
Note To replace the Optical Connector Cover, just reverse the steps
shown in the diagram above.
5. Turn the cable connector so that the tab in the connector faces left and
aligns with the slot in the Board's connector. Insert the cable connector ful-
ly into the Board's optical connector. Press and turn the cable's connector
clockwise to lock the connector in place.
Board's optical Cable optical
connector connector
Slot
Tab
Align the tab in the cable connector with the slot in the
Board's connector and fully insert the cable connector.
Note To remove the connector, just reverse the steps shown in the dia-
gram above. (Press and turn the cable connector's metal fitting
counterclockwise to unlock the connector.)
• Insert the connectors completely and always check that the connectors
are locked before starting operation.
• If a connector becomes disconnected while in token-bus mode, the node
will be unable to communicate with other nodes in that part of the net-
work. The network will be divided into two and communications with the
remaining nodes will be unreliable. Be sure not to remove connectors dur-
ing communications.
When installing Optical Fiber Cables, be sure to stay within the specifications
(e.g., tensile strength, bending, lateral pressure) for the cables used.
When inserting or removing the Optical Fiber Cables, be sure to hold the con-
nector part firmly.
Rotate the cover 90°
counterclockwise.
Press and turn the metal fitting on
the cable connector until it locks.
Communications are possible with the
connected nodes, but not reliable.
Network divided
(Transmission not possible)
Section 2-3
Pull off the cover.
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