Caution: NEVER look into the end of an with dust caps until connection to the fiber active optical fiber when using laser light optic module. output. Eye damage can occur. Wear eye INSTALLATION protection when cleaving, terminating, and A. General: Locate fiber optic modules as indicated splicing fiber. on the approved detail drawings and install The number and type (multimode or single- module in compliance with the IFS installation mode) of optical fiber shall meet the and operations manual. requirements of the IFS model number in TESTING article 2.05 used in the installation. Testing the Fiber Optic Audio Link. All optical fiber cables shall be properly Verify that the audio leads and optical fibers installed and terminated with the mating are properly connected. optical connectors as submitted in article Make sure that power is applied to all fiber 2.07 (A). optic modules, audio amplifiers, pre- The optical link shall be tested with either a amplifiers and any other equipment used in power meter, at a minimum, or OTDR to the system. ensure the link budget (overall path loss) Successful audio link operation should be plus an added 3dB of optical safety margin confirmed at this point. does not exceed the optical power budget as CLEANING submitted in article 2.05. Follow all instructions for proper use of solvents All optical connectors on cable shall be and adhesives used for termination and splicing. cleaned in compliance to optical connector At completion of the installation, dispose of all manufactures specifications and covered scraps properly.
Caution: NEVER look into the end of an active optical fiber when using laser light output. Eye damage can occur. Wear eye protection when cleaving, terminating, and splicing fiber. The number and type (multimode or single- mode) of optical fiber shall meet the requirements of the IFS model number in article 2.05 used in the installation. All optical fiber cables shall be properly installed and terminated with the mating optical connectors as submitted in article 2.07 (A). The optical link shall be tested with either a power meter, at a minimum, or OTDR to ensure the link budget (overall path loss) plus an added 3dB of optical safety margin does not exceed the optical power budget as submitted in article 2.05. All optical connectors on cable shall be cleaned in compliance to optical connector manufactures specifications and covered with dust caps until connection to the fiber optic module. INSTALLATION A. General: Locate fiber optic modules as indicated on the approved detail drawings and install module in compliance with the IFS installation and operations manual. TESTING Testing the Fiber Optic Audio Link. Verify that the audio leads and optical fibers are properly connected. Make sure that power is applied to all fiber optic modules, audio amplifiers, pre- amplifiers and any other equipment used in the system. Successful audio link operation should be confirmed at this point. CLEANING Follow all instructions for proper use of solvents and adhesives used for termination and splicing. At completion of the installation, dispose of all scraps properly.
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