NEUTRIK opticalCON Assembly Instruction

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
opticalCON
CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam!
Do not disassemble the OpticalCon cable connector if not necessary.
The automatic sealing shutter of the OpticalCon avoids pollution of the inside located LC connectors.
The dust proof design reduces cleaning to a minimum, if nevertheless necessary be aware that improper cleaning can cause
damage to the equipment.
1. Wet cleaning using lint-free wipes:
Tools:
99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
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l Lint-free wipes
The primary concern with using IPA is that it be removed completely from the LC connector.
If the alcohol is allowed to evaporate slowly of the ferrule, it can leave residual material on the fiber core or cladding.

2. Dry cleaning using FOCD-CLETOP-S-B cleaning device

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Fiber Optic Connection System
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max. Torque
of 500 Ncm
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1.1. Disconnect both cable ends for safety reasons
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from
disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
1.2. Untighten the connector bushing and remove carefully
the insert of the connector housing.
1.3. Inspect the LC connectors with a fiberscope.
1.4. Fold a lint-free wipe into a square (about 4 to 8 layers
thick).
1.5. Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop of 99%
alcohol. Be sure that a portion of the wipe remains dry.
1.6. Wipe lightly the ferrule tip in the alcohol moistened
portion of the wipe with a figure "8" motion.
Immediately repeat this wiping action on the dry section
of the wipe to remove any residual alcohol.
Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe, doing so can
cause scratches.
1.7. Dispose the wipe, NEVER REUSE A WIPE.
1.8. Inspect the connector again with a fiberscope.
1.9. Repeat the process if necessary.
1.10. After the cleaning procedure slide the connector insert
back into the connector housing.
Align the key on the insert to the cutout of the metal
housing.
1.11. Tighten the bushing with a max. Torque of 500 Ncm.
2.1. Follow the instructios A. 1.1. to A. 1.3.
2.2. Clean LC connectors according cleaning device
instructions
2.3. Follow the instructions A. 1.8. to A. 1.11.