Figure 4-18: Threading Optical Fibers In The Fst - Eci Telecom NPT-1020 Installation And Maintenance Manual

NPT-1020 Installation and Maintenance Manual
N
OTE: The FST has two opening positions. The tray latches with a click at the halfway position.
Pull it again to open it fully so that you can thread the fibers.
6. Thread the fibers into the FST, as shown in the following figure.
N
OTE: All optical fibers should be arranged in groups inside the FST and fastened with Velcro
strips.
7. Run the fibers up to the level of the corresponding optical connector.
8. Return the FST to the rack until it latches in place with a click.
C
AUTION: Make sure that all the optical connectors are closed at all times with the
appropriate protective caps or with the mating cable connector. Do not remove the protective
cap until an optical fiber is connected to the corresponding connector, and immediately install
a protective cap after a cable is disconnected.
The minimum bending radius of optical fibers is 35 mm. Sharp bending of fibers may degrade
the optical transmission characteristics.
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Figure 4-18: Threading optical fibers in the FST

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