Operating Basics
This section contains optical module signal connection and operation information.
Usage
Handle your optical module carefully at all times.
Connecting Optical Signals
Keep optical signal connectors clean to preserve the signal integrity. (See page 18,
Cleaning the Optical Connectors
The input of the 80C12B module can couple to any single-mode or multimode
dimension not exceeding a core diameter/cladding diameter of 62.5/125
μ
m. Use
UCI (universal connector interface) series adapters to couple alternate cable types
to the optical module. Refer to the Tektronix Web site for details.
To connect the
fi
ber optic cable to the module optical input:
1.
Line up the key with the slot in the UCI adapter before inserting.
CAUTION.
Do not insert the connector into the UCI adapter at an angle. Do
not insert the connector and then rotate to line up the key with the slot. Either
action can damage the UCI adapter.
Figure 2: Connecting optical cables correctly
2.
Firmly push the cable connector or adapter into the interface ferrule until it
reaches the stop. Do not twist the cable while inserting.
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