Cleaning Camera Connectors - Ikegami HDK-65C Operation Manual

6.4 Cleaning Camera Connectors

The fiber cable connecting the camera and the CCU transmits optical signals through 10μm core glass fibers. If Ferrules, which
secure glass fibers, are dirty or have dust on them, transmission loss (optical signal attenuation) occurs. If Ferrules are extremely
dirty, optical signals are interrupted and the fiber cable may not work properly. Regular cleaning of Ferrules is suggested if the
camera connector is frequently removed and inserted. The figures below show the shape of the camera connector joint section,
location of the Ferrules, and how to clean the Ferrules:
● Camera Connector Joint Section
OPS Series
Ferrules
Plug (female)
Plug (male)
Receptacle (female)
Receptacle (male)
● Male and Female Camera Connectors
CCU-970 rear
Receptacle (female)
Screw: Hole only for male
connectors
Top: Present only in
female connectors
Top
Ferrule
Ferrule
Top
Ferrule
Ferrule
Receptacle (male)
Plug (male)
HDK-65C 1501 VER1 (U)
6.4 Cleaning Camera Connectors
SMPTE type
Alignment sleeve
Ferrules
Top
Plug (female)
Plug (male)
Top
Receptacle (female)
Receptacle (male)
Plug (female)
BREAKER
HDK-65C
Alignment sleeve:
Present only in female
connectors
Ferrules
Top: Present only in
female connectors
Alignment sleeve
Ferrule
Ferrule
Alignment sleeve
Ferrule
Ferrule
RET-1 RET-2
/MIC
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