Neutrik opticalCON Coupler - Manual (Page 2)

I MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Laser radiation, do not stare into beam!
Do not disassemble opticalCON couplers, if not required. Sealing shutter mechanism of the opticalCON
avoids contamination of the ferrule locked inside. Dust-proof design reduces maintenance intervals to a
minimum; if nevertheless necessary, follow the maintenance procedure below to avoid damages on
ferrules due to improper cleaning.
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optical Coupler CON
A. Dry Cleaning
DUO FOCD-DC125
QUAD FOCD-DC125
MTP
FOCD-DCM
Depending on opticalCON coupler,
use corresponding DRY-cleaner:
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DUO & QUAD
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2.
3.
4.
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4.
Remove dust cap. Insert the stick of the
cleaning device.
Make sure that the insertion position is on the
bottom of the LC connector hole in order to hit
the sealing shutter release bar.
Push the outer shell to start cleaning the LC
connector end face.
A “pop” sound indicates end of cleaning
process.
Remove cleaning device and put dust cap on
the stick.
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MTP ®
Remove dust cap and insert the tip of the dry
cleaner.
Guide the tip of the dry cleaner into the chassis
housing.
Rotate the plastic wheel to start the cleaning
procedure. An endless lint free tape removes
dust particle on the ferrule surface of the MTP
connector on the rear of the chassis.
After cleaning procedure, remove dry cleaner
and cover the tip with the dust cap.
optical Coupler CON
DUO: NAO2* QUAD: NAO4* MTP : NAO12* ®
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NE UT RIK
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3.
“pop”
NE UT RIK
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3.
2.
Plastic wheel