How can I breakout my multichannel cable as the opticalCON QUAD or MTP?

Simple use a breakout box or a Z-panel to split multiple fibers from the opticalCON MTP or QUAD. Due to the D-shape size from the cut-out the panel can be custom configured with various Neutrik chassis connectors.

Is it possible to mix up 50µm and 62.5µm fiber cables?

Certain OEM – manufacturer use 62.5 µm transceivers for their products as mixing consoles or stage boxes. It is essential to consider an efficient and straight wiring setup to avoid additional insertion loss due to mixed up fiber cables with 62.5 µm and 50 µm.

Resulting on field tests the most efficient setup is to connect 50 µm cables direct with the 62.5 µm source (e.g. mixing console). Therefore the connection adds additional insertion loss of approx. 2dB to the entire setup.

Should I use breakout cables to connect my device?

Using breakout cables to implement end devices as amplifiers, mixing consoles, etc. to existing fiber optic system is a workable solution and common in many applications. Unfortunately besides the benefits, a breakout cable has some disadvantages when it comes to extended lead time on repairs, cost and flexibility. Due to this points we recommend to use an additional 1RU-panel containing an opticalCON chassis to connect the end device with a regular patch cable.

What is the maintenance interval for opticalCON cables?

opticalCON connectors are designed for INDOOR/OUTDOOR applications under harsh environments. Results from lifetime tests1 indicate a mating cycle of 500 insertion/withdrawals of opticalCON cable connectors without significant performance reduction (insertion and optical return loss). In addition, using an advanced lifetime test, after 24 hours in a conditioned cabinet, it provides 5'000 mating cycles without signigicant mechanical degradation (for detailed information, see opticalCON technical paper).

Due to customer experiences, we Neutrik AG, recommends to maintenance opticalCON products (fiber cable, chassis connectors, couplers, etc.) in a 6 Month interval2.

1…lifetime test carried out under lab conditions
2…recommendation valid for broadcast applications.

没有经过培训，我可以购买opticalCON连接器吗?

Neutrik始终保持最高品质，所以需要参加认证的Neutri opticalCON现场安装培训。成功完成了培训，就看可以购买 opticalCON光纤连接器及其他必要设备。

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opticalCON 现场安装培训

培训内容

光纤基础知识
光纤常用工具（在职培训）
连接器组装（在职培训）
光纤维护（在职培训）
opticalCON特性

如果连接器出现问题，我能否现场维修光缆？

Neutrik满足现场维修的需求—Neutrik opticalCON现场安装工具。该套安装工具是基于Corning UniCam的预抛光LC连接器，可实现Neutrik opticalCON光缆连接器的现场组装。操作方便，无需额外昂贵工具。

*... 不含熔接器

opticalCON DUO, QUAD以及MTP连接常见的插入和回波损耗值是?

根据长期的光纤组装经验，得出以下插入和回波损耗值。

连接器	连接插入损耗[dB]	连接光纤回波损耗 [dB]
DUO / QUAD	< 0.40 (单模 PC) < 0.45 (多模 PC)	> 50 > 50
MTP	< 0.80 (单模 APC) < 0.80 (多模 PC)	> 60 > 50

我可以使用自有的缆车来缠绕opticalCON光缆吗?

当需要重新缠绕opticalCON光缆，需要注意缆盘大小。过于缠绕，会显著缩短光缆的使用寿命和性能。

注意

请确认缆盘大小同光缆的弯曲半径相一致

我如何清洗opticalCON底盘连接器？

在市场上清洗光纤连接器有几种常规的方法。Neutrik推荐使用干性清洗棒FOCD-DC125去除在opticalCON底盘内部的污染。（如 NO2-4FDW-A）

清洁棒有一个小的干性的尖端，它可以在套管裂缝中旋转。

干性清洁是比较传统的，充分、简易和快捷的方式，受很重污染的光纤连接器可能需要用异丙醇清洁，这已经在我们opticalCON操作说明上做出了解释。