Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS manual Grinding and Polishing Bfoc Connectors

SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Plastic Fiber Optic Installation Instructions for BFOC Connectors

Grinding and Polishing BFOC Connectors

To grind the BFOC connector, insert it in	Grind down the excess fiber by	Remove the connector from the polishing
the black polishing disc.	describing a figure-of-eight on polishing	disc and remove the debris with a soft
	paper (400 grit) on a flat solid surface by	lint-free cloth.
	applying gentle pressure to the
	connector.
Fit the connector into the white polishing	Finally, place the light gray polishing	Remove the connector from the polishing
disc	paper (1500 grit) on a firm flat surface	disc and remove the debris with a soft
	and polish the connector end face by	lint-free cloth.
	describing a figure of eight while applying
	gentle pressure to the connector.
	Repeat the figure-of-eight movement
	approximately 25 times.
Repeat this procedure with the second
connector.

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