5.6
Connecting measuring head
Important information
NOTICE
Damage to the optical fiber
The optical fiber is sensitive to mechanical stress. A dirty fiber end produces increased
stray light and impairs measurement capability.
•
Handle the optical fiber with care.
•
For transport and storage, screw the supplied protective caps onto the fiber ends.
•
Observe minimum bend radius of 30 mm.
•
Do not touch the fiber ends.
•
Ensure that the exposed fiber end does not touch the thread of the measuring
head when connecting.
•
If the fiber end is contaminated or has been touched, follow the cleaning instruc‐
tions,
Prerequisites
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The device is set up or mounted.
Approach
1.
Remove the protective cap on the measuring head.
2.
Remove the protective cap from both ends of the optical fiber.
3.
Place the bayonet lock of the fiber male connector onto the fiber female connector
on the measuring head.
4.
Connect the parts by turning them in opposite directions.
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MOUNTING
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