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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L This document provides assistance in installing the fiber collimators series 60FC-L with an outer diameter 25/28 . It describes how a fiber cable is attached and how the collimation setting is adjusted. Before You Start The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap.
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Now, make sure that the connector of the fiber you want to attach matches the receptacle type of the fiber collimator: • Use fibers with FC-APC (8°-polish) connectors for fiber collimators with an inclined coupling axis (60FC-L-4).
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Attaching a Fiber Cable to the Fiber Collimators For attaching a fiber cable to the fiber collimator perform the following steps: Figure 4: To prevent damage to the sensitive fiber end-face, always insert the fiber connector`s ferrule at an angle, with the connector key properly aligned...
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Figure 8: Finally, gently tighten the fiber grub screw to reduce the free play of the ferrule in the receptacle. The free play in between the connector ferrule and receptacle is only a few microns, but necessary for inserting the ferrule without force.
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Adjusting the Collimation Setting Collimation adjustment (adjustment of the collimating lens in z-direction) is a demanding task and should be performed preferably using a collimating telescope. Notice: The fiber collimator is shipped pre-adjusted for the given wavelength and, often, it is not necessary for the customer to readjust the lens position.
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-L Notice: The position of the two clamp screws depends on the individual type of fiber collimator. For the exact position of these clamp screws please refer to the technical drawing of the individual fiber collimator, respectively. Figure 10: Now, adjust the focus setting by shifting the rear part manually.
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