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Panduit OptiCam 2 Quick Start Manual
Panduit OptiCam 2 Quick Start Manual

Panduit OptiCam 2 Quick Start Manual

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OptiCam® 2 Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 FS132D © Panduit Corp. 2022 OptiCam® 2 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 IEC 60825-1 Class 1 Laser product Failure to observe this warning can result in bodily injury. Connectors: Panduit LC, SC, ST, singlemode and multimode, OptiCam connectors only Warning: Risk of fire. Battery can explode or leak and cause injury if installed Power Supply: 2 size AA (type L91) 1.5volt Lithium Iron Disulfide...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    © Panduit Corp. 2022 FS132D Product Overview LCD Screen LC Port for Launch Cords Launch Cord (MM LC Displayed) Self-Aligning Magnetic Cradle (LC Cradle Displayed) 5-way Selector Switch for Navigation Start Up Guide Step 1: Remove battery cover on the rear of the tool and insert the batteries (ensuring correct alignment).
  • Page 4: Screen Overview

    Connector Type (matches settings) Tip: Always ensure the OptiCam® 2 Tool is on the most current version of firmware. This can be found at: Panduit.com > Support > Download Center > Software, Firmware, Printers > OptiCam® 2 Termination Tool Rev 05...
  • Page 5 © Panduit Corp. 2022 FS132D Performing Terminations Step 1: Set up the tool by selecting the correct launch cord, cradle, and tool settings. The launch cord and cradle table is displayed below. Make sure to ‘Save’ the selections. Note: the image to the right displays the set up for a singlemode LC termination.
  • Page 6 © Panduit Corp. 2022 FS132D Step 2: Clean both ends of the launch cord before loading it onto the tool. Note: Remove the adapter and alignment sleeve from the cord to properly clean the ferrule. Tip: Clean the launch cord every 50 terminations for optimal tool performance.
  • Page 7 © Panduit Corp. 2022 FS132D Step 5: Strip the buffer in 1/8” (3mm) increments, up to the strip mark on Strip Mark the buffer. If the fiber breaks during this process, rotate the fiber slightly to make new marks on the buffer and start the strip process over again.
  • Page 8 Note: If the tool presents a ‘Cleaning Required’ or ‘Check Failed’ message, follow the troubleshooting steps on the tool, or watch the troubleshooting video on panduit.com. Contact Panduit’s Technical Support team if further support is needed. Step 9: Once the screen reads ‘Insert Fiber’...
  • Page 9 © Panduit Corp. 2022 FS132D SC: Rotate the cam fin on the top of the connector until it fully stops. Step 10 (SC): While keeping forward pressure on the field fiber, cam the connector in the manner appropriate to the connector style.
  • Page 10 Panduit’s Technical Support team. Most issues are simple to diagnose and remediate. 7. The OptiCam 2 tool is not recommended for use outdoors. Sunlight will oversaturate the camera aperture and disrupt the tool’s function. The included magnetic hood (FCCVR2) may help in some situations.