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GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL
Quad Cable Connector Cleaning
WARNING:
Laser radiation. Do not look directly into fiber optic cable connectors without eye protection!
Turn off source or disconnect both ends of cable before performing maintenance.
To clean quad cable connector:
Step
1. Turn off source or disconnect both ends of the
cable.
Step
2. Unscrew body of opticalCON connector while
holding locking spring towards open face of
connector (
).
Step
3. Open cover of Guide Cap.
Step
4. Insert fiber end into Guide Cap while observing
.
Step
5. Push outer shell to start cleaning fiber end
face. A "click" sound indicates the end of the
cleaning process.
Step
6. Close Guide Cap cover.
Step
7. Re-assemble opticalCON connector.
When replacing the front shell, ratchet the rear
shell until it clicks four (4) times. Turning it
further will make it harder to disassemble
during a future cleaning.
Figure 30: Quad Cable Connector Cleaning (Field)
Body
Fiber Ends
Front Shell
Cover
Quad Cable
Guide Cap
CAUTION:
Do not overly exert force during insertion as this
may cause damage to both the LC connector and Guide Cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to slant LC
connector while inserting into the Guide Cap.
Dry
Cleaning Tool
