Grass Valley LDK 5476 - Manual (Page 3)

HD Fibre adapter LDK 5476 | Important information 3
• Do not twist the cable.
• Insert the cable straight into the connector, not at an angle.
• Do not allow the cable to kink.
• Avoid impact damage to connectors; do not let them hit the floor.
• Cover a fibre optic connector when it is not in use.
Cleaning
The fibre end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a
transmitter or receiver. Dust, lint, oil (from touching the fibre end face), or other
foreign particles obscure the end face, compromising the integrity of the optical signal
being sent over the fibre.
WARNING
Never clean an optical connector attached to a fibre that is carrying light.
Fibre optic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated; it is essential that
users develop the necessary discipline to always clean the connectors before they are
mated. Mate the connector immediately after cleaning! Don’t let the connector lie
around and collect dust before mating.
The connectors used on the LDK 5476 HD Fibre adapter and LDK 4503 Base Station
are Lemo hybrid optical connectors (SMPTE 304M). Refer to the connector
manufacturer for specific instructions on cleaning these connectors.