Fiber optic handling and acceptance criteria
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27.4 Fiber optic jumper cable care
Use the following guidelines to care for fiber optic jumper cables:
• store all unused fiber optic jumper cables in a cabinet
• hang all unused fiber jumper optic cables on a cable rack, or lay them flat in a
cupboard
• ensure there is no tension on the fiber optic cable, or any sharp bending, twisting,
or kinks (micro-bends)
• ensure that the radius of the bend meets the specifications of the manufacturer,
or is at least 1.5 in. (38 mm)
• cover the end connectors with dust caps when the fiber-optic jumper cable is not
in use
27.5 Inspection of fiber optic devices
You need the following items to perform an inspection of fiber optic devices
(receptacles, cable jacket, ferrule, and connectors):
• 200x video microscope
• video monitor
• adapters for connectors and receptacles
• instructions for the use of the kit components
Scratches in single-
mode fiber
One scratch in
cladding zone, or
multiple scratches
in a contact zone
One scratch
through core
Contamination
particles or pits in
multi-mode fiber
Contamination in
cladding or epoxy
zone
Diameter is
<10µm
Contamination,
large particle in
cladding zone
Diameter is
>10µm
Criteria Acceptable Unacceptable
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