Optical - Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XB-200 Series Operating Instructions Manual

6.2.2

Optical

NOTICE
Failure of the data traffic due to contamination of optical plug-in connections
Optical sockets and plugs are sensitive to contamination of the end face. Contamination can
lead to the failure of the optical transmission network. Take the following precautions to avoid
functional impairments:
● Clean the end face of field-assembled connectors carefully before connecting. No residues
● Only remove the dust caps of optical transceivers and pre-configured cables shortly before
● Close unused optical sockets and plugs as well as pluggable transceivers and slots with
SC connectors
The attachment to Industrial Ethernet uses SC connector
technology (Subscriber Connector).
ST/BFOC connectors
The attachment to Industrial Ethernet uses ST/BFOC con‐
nector technology (Straight Tip/Bayonet Fiber Optic Connec‐
tor).
SCALANCE XB-200
Operating Instructions, 03/2020, C79000-G8976-C359-09
of processing may remain on the connector.
connecting the cables.
the supplied protective caps.
Connecting up
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