Parts Of A Fiber Optic Cable; Handling Considerations - Nokia 7360 Intelligent Services Access Manager FX Series Hardware Installation Manual

Fiber optic handling and acceptance criteria

27.2 Handling considerations

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Figure 260
Consider the following when handling fiber optic devices and accessories:
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In a fiber distribution network, it is an industry best
Note —
practice to use APC-based connections or spliced
connections to avoid any potential network problems. Nokia
recommends that the unused ports of splitters be terminated
into an APC-based connector.
260 shows the main parts of a fiber optic cable.

Parts of a fiber optic cable

ensure the bend radius for single-mode optical fiber cable is not less than 4 in.
(102 mm), and the bend radius for multimode optical fiber cable is not less than 6
in. (152 mm)
handle cables with care; avoid twisting the cable while turning its connectors or
routing the cable during installation
connect or disconnect a connector by holding the sides of the connector and
pulling gently
do not pull on the boot of the connector
do not touch the fiber cable end-faces
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