5
E3X-SD
Fiber Connection and Disconnection
The E3X Amplifier Unit has a lock lever. Connect or disconnect
the fibers to or from the E3X Amplifier Unit using the following pro-
cedures:
1. Connection
Open the Protective Cover, insert the fibers according to the fiber
insertion marks on the side of the Amplifier Unit, and lower the
lock lever.
2. Disconnection
Remove the Protective Cover and raise the lock lever to pull out
the fiber.
Note:
To maintain the fiber properties, confirm that the lock is released
before removing the fiber.
3. Precautions for Fiber Connection/Disconnection
Be sure to lock or unlock the lock lever within an ambient temper-
ature range between
10
C and 40
C.
Operating Environment
Ambient Conditions
If dust or dirt adhere to the hole for optical communications, it may
prevent normal communications. Be sure to remove any dust or
dirt before using the Units.
Other
Protective Cover
Be sure to mount the Protective Cover before use.
Amplifier Units with Connectors
Mounting
Mounting Connectors
1. Insert the Master or Slave Connector into the Amplifier Unit un-
til it clicks into place.
2. Join Amplifier Units together as required after all the Master
and Slave Connectors have been inserted.
3. Attach the stickers (provided as accessories) to the sides of
Master and Slave Connectors that are not connected to other
Connectors.
Note: Attach the stickers to the sides with grooves.
Removing Connectors
1. Slide the slave Amplifier Unit for which the Connector is to be
removed away from the rest of the group.
2. After the Amplifier Unit has been separated, press down on the
lever on the Connector and remove it. (Do not attempt to re-
move Connectors without separating them from other Amplifi-
er Units first.)
Mounting End Plate (PFP-M)
Depending on how it is mounted, an Amplifier Unit may move dur-
ing operation. In this case, use an End Plate.
Before mounting an End Plate, remove the clip from the master
Amplifier Unit using a nipper or similar tool.
The clip can also be removed using the following mechanism,
which is incorporated in the construction of the section under-
neath the clip.
1. Insert the clip to be removed into the slit underneath the clip on
another Amplifier Unit.
2. Remove the clip by rotating the Amplifier Unit.
Pull Strengths for Connectors (Including Cables)
E3X-CN11: 30 N max.
E3X-CN12: 12 N max.
Lock lever
Fi
b
er
Fi
b
er in
s
ertion m
a
rk
10.7 mm
In
s
ertion po
s
ition
Locked
Unlocked
Protective Cover
In
s
ert
S
ticker
S
ticker
Remove
Lever
Pre
ss
down
Clip
Rot
a
te
Summary of Contents for E3X-SD Series
Page 11: ...11 E3X SD...
