CANOGA PERKINS L312 Ethernet Media Converter User Manual
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EdgeAccess Universal Chassis System
L312 Ethernet Media Converters
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Figure 5. Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors
Step 2. Use canned air to blow out any dust from the female fiber coupler.
Follow these steps to connect the cables:
Caution:
To avoid damaging the fiber end-surface or connector, use extreme care when
installing or removing cables.
Step 1. Plug in the optical cables. Connect the cables using Tx to Rx orientation.
Caution:
To protect the Ethernet port from an intrabuilding lightning surge, use a properly
grounded shielded cable.
Step 2. Plug the UTP Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector into the User port on the front of the
CLIM.
Step 3. Label each cable and connector with a signal name and direction.
Step 4. For cable connections to other modules in the chassis, see the appropriate user manual for
details.
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Measuring Fiber Link Attenuation and Transmit Power
Canoga Perkins recommends that you determine link attenuation and transmission power before
starting normal link traffic. The attenuation factor and transmission power identify potential
problems with links near the lower limit of receiver limitations.
For details on link attenuation, see Chapter 5. For details on transmission power, see Chapter 5.