Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Guide - Manual (Page 54)

54 Rockwell Automation Publication CNET-IN001C-EN-P - October 2011
Chapter 4 Terminate Your Fiber-optic Cable
Terminate Your Cable Most connector manufactures offer connector termination systems that are
specific to the connector. We recommend that the termination kit be purchased
from the same manufacture.
There are two types of connector systems in the market:
• One common type is fast termination where the cable end is prepared and
inserted into the back end of the connector. The system then locks the
cable and fiber in place. This type uses an index matching gel so no fiber
polishing is needed.
• Other connector termination systems require polishing and are more
difficult to use.
You must decide which connector system is appropriate for your needs.
Table 8 details the connector types that fiber repeaters use in the
ControlNet network.
Follow these general instructions when terminating fiber cable.
1. Organize your termination kit materials.
2. Reference your plan to be certain that you have enough supplies to make
the fiber connections and to terminate all used fiber cable ends.
3. Follow the assembly and safety procedures for your termination kit.
4. Place a dust cap (supplied in fiber cable kits) on the end of the connector.
Table 8 - Termination Kits
Fiber Module Kit Types
1786-RPFS V-Pin pre-terminated and commercially available field termination kits
are available.
1786-RPFM
1786-RPFRL ST, and MM connector pre-terminated or commercially available field
terminations kits are available.
1786-RPFRXL ST, SM, and MM connector pre-terminated or commercially available
field termination kits are available.
ATTENTION: Do not let the ends of a fiber-optic strand come into
contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Clean contaminated
ends with a soft, clean, lintless cloth and alcohol.
Always attach protective caps onto fiber cable connectors and fiber
ports when they are disconnected.