Rockwell Automation 57C570 AutoMax PC3000 User Manual - Manual (Page 118)

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8.3 Installing the FiberĆOptic Cable
The fiberĆoptic cable must be handled by experienced personnel
prior to and during installation. Improper handling may result in
damage to the cable. Unless you have inĆhouse expertise with
fiberĆoptic cable assemblies and installation, you should contact an
experienced contractor for making up and installing fiberĆoptic
cables. Use the following general guidelines to protect the cable:
D Visually inspect the cable before the installation.
D Route the fiberĆoptic cable to protect it from abrasion, vibration,
moving parts, and personnel traffic. Be sure the cable does not
touch abrasive surfaces such as concrete, which could wear
through and damage the cable's outer jacket.
D Locate the fiberĆoptic cable away from temperatures greater than
80 _C (176 _F).
D Protect the fiberĆoptic cable from oil, grease, acids, caustics, and
other hazardous chemicals that may damage the cables outer
jacket.
D Pull the cable in accordance with vendor instructions. Protect the
fiberĆoptic connectors if they are attached.
D Do not exceed the minimum bend radius (75 mm or 3 in.) of the
cable.
D Do not exceed the cable's maximum recommended pulling
tension.
D Use a cable lubricant to reduce friction when pulling the cable.
D Attach the fiberĆoptic connectors if the cable was pulled without
them. Test the cable using a power meter or optical time domain
reflectometer.
D Label the fiberĆoptic cable, StandĆAlone Transceiver, and its
corresponding RackĆMounted Transceiver with the network ID,
the network drop and network interface slot.
8.4 Attaching the FiberĆOptic Connectors
Typically, short fiberĆoptic cables are shipped with their connectors
attached. You may need to attach connectors if replacement cables
are needed, if the fiberĆoptic link is being altered, or if the cable is
very long. Use only ceramic ferrule STĆtype connectors. Refer to
Appendix C for cable and connector specifications and the name of
the recommended fiberĆoptic connector kit. This kit contains
detailed instructions that describe how to attach the connectors to
the fiberĆoptic cable.