Bosch DCN Next Generation Operation Manual page 162

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Cable types
There are two types of optical network cables:
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Figure 6.68: Cable types
Prepare
Do as follows:
1.
Notice!
Light decreases in intensity through the length of the cable. The length of an optical network
cable must be less than 50 m.
2.
3.
4.
Figure 6.69: Back housing on cable
5.
6.
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Type A cables. The plastic optical fibers are adjacent to each other (the figure shows both
cable ends).Type B cables. The plastic optical fibers are opposite to each other (the
figure shows both cable ends are identical).
R B
A
B R
A
Use the cable cutter (tool 2) to cut the optical network cable to the correct length.
Examine the cable type. Some steps in the procedure change because of the cable type.
Disassemble an optical network connector. An optical network connector has 10 parts.
Push the cable through the back housing.
Push the cable through the stripping tool (tool 5) to the mechanical stop.
Use the stripping tool to remove the outer sheath of the cable.
B
R
B
R = Red
B = Brown
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