Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Guide - Manual (Page 43)

Rockwell Automation Publication CNET-IN001C-EN-P - October 2011 43
Chapter
3
Guidelines for Fiber-optic Installation
General Rules and Safety This section outlines specific rules and guidelines to follow when you install
fiber-optic cable systems.
Warnings
Hire Fiber-optic Specialists for Installation and Certification
You may plan and install your fiber network or contract a fiber network engineer.
It’s not necessary to have your fiber specialist connect your local equipment.
Someone with media installation experience can connect local equipment by
using pre-terminated interconnect cables that are purchased in their required
lengths. Rockwell Automation offers the short-distance (<300 m) fiber cable
pre-terminated as a kit for use with the 1786-RPFS module.
Topic Page
General Rules and Safety 43
Warnings 43
Types of Fiber Media Installations 45
ATTENTION: Follow these safety guidelines:
Safety glasses are required to protect your eyes when you handle chemicals
and cut fiber. Pieces of glass fiber are very sharp and can easily damage the
cornea of your eye.
Cleaved glass fibers are very sharp and can pierce the skin easily. Do not let
cut pieces of fiber stick to your clothing or drop in the work area where they
can cause injury later. Use tweezers to pick up cut or broken pieces of the
glass fibers and place them on a loop of tape kept for that purpose alone.
Keep your work area clean.
Laser light can damage your eyes. Laser light is invisible. Looking at it
directly does not cause pain. The iris of the eye will not close involuntarily as
when you view a bright light. Consequently, serious damage to the retina of
the eye is possible. Should accidental eye exposure to laser light be
suspected, get immediate medical attention.
Never look into a potentially active fiber with a microscope. Doing so can
cause serious eye damage.