RFS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VERIZON HYBRIFLEX CABLE| Revision 1 | APRIL 2019
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Optical Interface Connectors
The interface optical connectors are DLC to DLC.
Tools and test equipment
Use ONLY test equipment approved or recommended by Verizon maintenance
engineering.
Safety Caution!
Operator should always assume fiber optic cables are live; laser radiation can
cause irreversible damage or injury to the human eyes.
Optical End Face Inspection
Industry standards, as per the IEC document 61300-3-25 1.0, state that all optical
fiber end faces must be inspected and cleaned before mating. Please refer to the
cleaning procedure within this document if needed.
LC Connector inspection
Inspect the LC fiber end face using the approved test equipment probe
and the appropriated LC fiber tips.
If the test fails due to too much dirt,
clean the end face accordingly and re-test.
See Table 2 template and allowable defect table
Note:
For test parameters and the specific test that must be performed refer to the carrier closeout
requirement.
Fiber Cleaning Introduction