Rockwell Automation 57C329 Remote I/O Communications, AutoMax - Manual (Page 130)

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D Route the fiberĆoptic cable to protect it from abrasion, vibration,
moving parts, and personnel traffic. Be sure the cable does not
touch abrasive surfaces such as concrete which could wear
through and damage the cable's outer jacket.
D Locate the fiberĆoptic cable away from temperatures greater than
80_C (176_F).
D Protect the fiberĆoptic cable from: oil, grease, acids, caustics, and
other hazardous chemicals that may damage the cables outer
jacket.
D Pull the cable in accordance with vendor instructions. Protect the
fiberĆoptic connectors if they are attached.
D Do not exceed the minimum bend radius (3" or 75mm) of the
cable.
D Do not exceed the cable's maximum recommended pulling
tension.
D Use a cable lubricant to reduce friction when pulling the cable.
D Attach the fiberĆoptic connectors if the cable was pulled without
them. Test the cable using a power meter or optical time domain
reflectometer.
D Label the fiberĆoptic cable, StandĆAlone Transceiver, and its
corresponding RackĆMounted Transceiver with the network ID,
the network drop and Remote I/O module slot.
K2.4.1 Attaching the FiberĆOptic Connectors
Typically, short fiberĆoptic cables are shipped with their connectors
attached. You may need to attach connectors if replacement cables
are needed, if the fiberĆoptic link is being altered, or if the cable is
very long. Use only ceramic ferrule STĆtype connectors. Refer to
Appendices F and G for cable and connector specifications.
Appendix G also lists the name of the recommended fiberĆoptic
connector kit. This kit contains detailed instructions that describe
how to attach the connectors to the fiberĆoptic cable.
K2.5 Connecting a FiberĆOptic Cable Between a
StandĆAlone Transceiver and a
RackĆMounted Transceiver
WARNING
TURN OFF AND LOCKOUT OR TAG POWER TO BOTH THE MASTER OR SLAVE
DROP AND THE CORRESPONDING RACKĆMOUNTED OR STANDĆALONE
TRANSCEIVER BEFORE VIEWING THE FIBERĆOPTIC CABLE OR
TRANSMITTER UNDER MAGNIFICATION. VIEWING A POWERED
FIBERĆOPTIC TRANSMITTER OR CONNECTED CABLE UNDER
MAGNIFICATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EYE. FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION, REFER TO ANSI PUBLICATION Z136.1Ć1981. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.