Lucent Technologies Release 6 manual Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables, Labels for Fiber Optic Cables

DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 6	Issue 5
Installation and Test for Multi-Carrier Cabinets 555-230-112	May 1998

AConnecting Fiber Optic Cables

Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables Page A-16

Rule 5

Ensure fiber optic cables are not pressed against any sheet metal edges by subsequently installed cables.

Rule 6

If the fiber link is duplicated, route the fiber via a separate geographical path, if possible. This way, if the standard fiber link is cut or damaged, the duplicated fiber remains in service.

Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables

The use of isopropyl alcohol is recommended to properly clean fiber optic cables. Contact your Lucent Technologies representative for more information.

1.Moisten a lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol.

2.Gently wipe the ceramic ferrule with the cloth. Be sure to wipe the entire length of the ferrule and the ferrule tip.

3.Dry the ferrule with air.

4.If the connector is not being used immediately, cover the connector with the dust cap.

Labels for Fiber Optic Cables

Cable Labels

Cable labels, with adhesive backing, are installed on each end of a fiber optic cable. Each label displays the following information:

■The numbers of the cabinets, carriers, and slots connected by the cable

■Information on the cable itself, such as cable comcode number, and how it is used

Cross-Connect Labels

The label used with cross-connect fiber optic cables shows the cabinet, carrier and slot numbers of the source of the cable. It also indicates that the cable goes to the LIU. The type of cable is indicated by its comcode number.