Olson Technology OTPN-400C - Manual (Page 4)

Figure 1 - OTPN-400C Key Dimensions
OPTICAL CONNECTORS AND CLEANING
OPERATIONAL SETUP – RECEIVER (FORWARD PATH)
The standard optical connector is an SC/APC. In order to use an FC/APC
connectors, you must order a conversion kit, OTLL-SCFCKIT. The standard
optical connector location is on the same side as the RF connector. The fiber ends
can be damaged by the insertion of contaminated connectors. Some types of
customer damage to connectors are not covered under warranty. Fiber
connectors should never be left uncovered. Pre-packaged alcohol wipes are the
most convenient means of cleaning optical connectors. Clean alcohol and lint free
wipes, such as Kim-Wipe type 34155, or swabs may also be used.
The OTPN-400C optical receiver as the last component in a specific optical link
will provide carrier-to-noise performance and an RF output level that is dependent
on several parameters. The RF input level to the source optical transmitter and the
optical input level to the OTPN-400C basically determine the link performance.
Both the laser modulation and the receiver output level are basically limited by
total optical power. The RF input level to any optical transmitter is dependent on
the number of channels being transmitted. As the number of carried channels is