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2.2.2 Connecting and Disconnecting
Before connecting optical fibres to the module or to each other, ensure that the mating connectors are
clean (see below).
To connect FC/APC optical connectors, remove the dust caps and align the centre ferrule on the cable
connector with the receptacle. There is a lug on the side of the ferrule, which must match the gap in the
receptacle shroud. When they are in alignment, push the plug gently home and finger tighten the
knurled collet onto the threaded receptacle. See Figure 1 below.
To disconnect FC/APC connectors, unscrew the knurled collet on the plug and gently withdraw the plug.
Replace the dust caps on both the receptacle and the cable plug.
Figure 1
(a) showing FC/APC connector with dust cap removed, (b) showing alignment of the lug on the side of
the ferrule, which must match the gap in the receptacle shroud before gently pushing the plug home and
finger tighten the knurled collet nut onto the threaded receptacle.
(a)
(b)
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