SIMATIC NET OLM12M
6ZB5530–3AB00–0BA0/01
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Copyright Siemens AG 1997
Fitting Simplex Connectors to Plastic Fiber-Optic Cable
Remove at least 3 mm of the core
jacket of the simplex cord using
stripping pliers.
Caution: The fiber must not be
scratched.
Insert the fiber-optic cable as far as
possible into the simplex
connector.
Make sure that the fiber extends beyond
the tip of the connector.
By closing and locking the rear part of
the connector fix the simplex cord in
the connector (press the two halves of
the connector together firmly until the
upper section locks into the lower
section).
The length of the fiber extending beyond
the tip of the connector should not be
more than 1 mm to 1.5 mm (if necessary
cut off excess fiber with scissors or a
sharp knife).
Place the tip of the connector vertically
above the 600 grit abrasive paper and
rub the tip over the paper describing a
figure of 8 until the tip is flush with the
connector.
The abrasive paper must lie on an even
solid surface.
Grinding is completed as soon as the
fiber no longer extends beyond the tip
of the connector.
The connector and particularly the tip of
the connector should then be cleaned
with a cloth and a little alcohol. The job
is done!
The simplex connectors are supplied
along with the OLM.
Caution:
If the fiber extends beyond the tip of the connector and the connector is inserted into the OLM12M,
the transmit and receive elements in the OLM12M may be damaged.
