Cleaning connectors 9-9
6200 Packet-Optical Platform Installation, Commissioning, and Testing Procedures
Release 1.1 009-6200-201 Draft Issue 1
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Figure 9-2
Definition of inspection zones (single-mode fiber)
Zone A: Core
Zone B: Cladding
Legend:
Zone A =
Zone B =
Zone C =
Zone D =
Diameter of 25 microns - bigger than physical "core"
Diameter of 115 microns - "cladding"
Dark zone around the cladding - epoxy
White band - ferrule
Zone C: Joint
Zone D: Ferrule