Grass Valley 3430AP CopperHead - Manual (Page 52)

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Operation
Operation of the CopperHead 3430AP Transceiver System
Cable to the Base Station or Power Supply and the start unspooling the Fiber Cable. Severe
damage to the cable could occur due to extreme spiraling of the connected portion of the
cable.
4 Prior to connecting the Fiber Connectors to the Base Station and Camera Unit inspect both
connectors. If required, clean with dry compressed air or with technical wipes that have
been moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Fingerprints or other dirt on the optical connector
end surfaces will reduce the optical signal level on the fiber. If the connectors have been
properly capped during storage and movement you will not likely have a problem.
However if a connector has been dropped or dragged through dirt or exposed to dust
cleaning is recommended.
5 Once the Fiber Cable has been connected it is time to secure the Fiber Cable run. Make
sure there are no cable hazards in the run. Secure the cable with cable guards and/or gaffers
tape to insure safety.
6 Now the system can be powered on. Plugging in Fiber Cable connectors with the power
on will not damage the system but is not recommended because of the chance of possible
eye damage.
7 When re‐spooling the Fiber Cable on to the spool, guide it across the entire width of the
spool so that it winds evenly and the possibility of cinching or kinks is greatly reduced.
Powering the System
The CopperHead 3400 Base Station and the CopperHead 3430AP Camera Unit each have
a power up routine which tests the equipment and performs a system diagnostic.