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• Do not pull or press the Fiber Unit with excessive force. The thin-type optical
fiber cable withstands a force of 9.8N maximum and the standard-type optical
fiber cable withstands a force of 29.4N maximum. Handle the optical fiber
cables with care because they are thin.
• Do not bend the Fiber Unit with a radius smaller than the permissible radius.
Make all bends in the optical fiber cable at least 20 mm from all connected
units.
Amplifier
Fiber unit
20 mm max.
Correct
Incorrect
20 mm
max.
• Do not apply excess force on Fiber Units.
Fiber unit
Nylon wire holder
Correct
Incorrect
Metal holder
• The Fiber Head could be broken by excessive vibration. To prevent this, the
following is effective:
A one-turn loop can
absorb vibrations.
Tape
Connection of a Variety of Sensors
Section 3-4