Appendix F: Maintenance
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The OA 5000 is shipped with the FCconnector bulkhead and dust cover
installed. If youw ishto change to the ST, DIN 47256, or SC connectors,
perform the followingprocedure.
1. Turnthe power supply off first and then pull the OA 5000 out of the
power module.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove t he four screws that secure the
bulkhead connector to the frontpanel (see Figure A-1).
3. Gently pullthe bulkhead out of the unit and unscrew the fiber connector.
Be careful not to pullbeyond the fiber slack. If there is insufficient slack
or if youaccidently push the disconnected fiber back into the instru-
ment, then perform the followingthree steps:
a. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,turn the securing screw on the right-
side cover 90_counter-clockwiseand remove the side cover (See
Figure A-1).
b. Youwill now have access to the optical fiber. Unscrew it from the
bulkhead if necessary or push itback through the front panel.
c. Reinstall the side cover when finished. Turnthe securing screw to
lock the side cover.
4. Disassemble the bulkhead as shown in FiguresA -2through A -5.
Figure A-2: FC Optical Bulkhead Assembly
Changing theOptical PortConnectors