EXFO BFA-3000 Bare Fiber Adapter - Manual (Page 2)

© 2011 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. P/N: 1060915
Technical Support Group
400 Godin Avenue
Québec (Quebec) G1M 2K2
CANADA
1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada)
Tel.: 1 418 683-5498
Fax: 1 418 683-9224
[email protected]
6. Release the sides of the BFA, allowing it to tighten around the fiber.
7. Squeeze the BFA-3000 slightly and pull back slowly on the fiber until its end is flush with the
BFA-3000’s tip, with a maximum protrusion of 0.5 mm (0.02 in). Use a magnifying lens to
help you.
Note: If the fiber protrudes too far, you may damage the cleave. If it is not far enough, you
may obtain poor coupling and/or significant power loss.
8. Screw an FOA-3000 adapter into the channel port to use, then insert the BFA into it. Magnets
on the BFA-3000 will help to secure the connection.
C
AUTION
Excessive protrusion WILL cause damage to the detector window, and
cause permanent damage to the optical power meter.
FOA-3000 adapter