Handling And Connecting Fibers - evertz MultiFrame 7700 Manual

7700/7800 MultiFrame Manual
7807LT-2 Dual Wideband RF Fiber Transmitter

2.2.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers

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Never touch the end face of an optical fiber. Always keep dust caps on optical fiber
connectors when not connected and always remember to properly clean the optical end
facet of a connector before making a connection.
The transmission characteristics of the fiber are dependent on the shape of the optical core and therefore
care must be taken to prevent fiber damage due to heavy objects or abrupt fiber bending. Evertz
recommends that the user maintain a minimum bending radius of 5 cm to avoid fiber-bending loss that will
decrease the maximum attainable distance of the fiber cable. Evertz fiber optic modules are equipped
with lockout devices that prevent the user from damaging the fiber connector by installing a module into a
slot in the frame that does not have a suitable rear plate installed.
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