Cisco Systems 1500 manual Connecting Local Lines to WCMs

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Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables

Connecting Local Lines to WCMs

Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the remote receiver fiber of line A, and clean the fiber as described in “Cleaning the Connectors” section on page 3-19.

Step 4 Remove the blind plug from the RSM connector labeled A/R. Connect the cleaned plug to the open connector of the RSM. (See Figure 5-6.)

Step 5 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the remote transmission fiber of line B, and clean the fiber as described in “Cleaning the Connectors” section on page 3-19.

Step 6 Remove the blind plug from the RSM connector labeled B/T. Connect the cleaned plug to the open connector of the RSM. (See Figure 5-6.)

Step 7 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the remote receiver fiber of line B, and clean the fiber as described in “Cleaning the Connectors” section on page 3-19.

Step 8 Remove the blind plug from the RSM connector labeled B/R. Connect the cleaned plug to the open connector of the RSM. (See Figure 5-6.)

Step 9 Place the fiber-optic cables in the cable holder of the primary and extension chassis and the rack at the side of both chassis.

Connecting Local Lines to WCMs

To connect local lines to a WCM, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the local receiver fiber and clean the fiber as described in “Cleaning the Connectors” section on page 3-19.

Step 2 Remove the blind plug from the WCM connector labeled L/R. Connect the cleaned plug to the open connector of the WCM. (See Figure 5-7.)

 

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Contents Connecting Optical Cables Connecting WCMs to MUX and DMX Modules Connecting a WCM to a MUX and a DMX Connecting BSMs with MUX and DMX Modules Connecting a BSM to a DMX Connecting a BSM to an RSM Connecting a BSM to an RSMConnecting Remote Lines to a BSM Connecting Remote Lines to a BSM Connecting Remote Lines to RSMs Connecting Remote Lines to an RSMConnecting Local Lines to WCMs Connecting Local Lines to a WCM Attenuating Single-Mode Patch Cable Attenuating CouplerOther Limitations and Restrictions Attenuating CouplerConnecting Optical Isolators Installation Notes10 Optical Isolator Connection Scenario Testing a Remote Link Tests Equipment RequiredConnecting Optical Cables Testing a Remote Link Connecting Optical Cables Testing a Remote Link
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