ADCP-96-159 • Issue 4 • March 2017
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Figure 13. Drop Cable Connector Components
The basic components of a typical MST optical port hardened adapter are shown in
The dust cap threads into the adapter housing. An O-ring on the dust cap provides a water tight
seal when the dust cap is in place. The 216B key tool is required to remove the dust cap.
Figure 14. Typical Optical Port Adapter Components
5.2
Connecting Drop Cable to MST Optical Port
Use the following procedure to connect a drop cable to an optical port on the MST enclosure:
1. Before removing the connector dust cap, clean any debris from around the drop cable
connector housing, preferably using compressed air, to minimize contaminants from being
introduced onto the ferrule.
Danger: Exposure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look
into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not assume the laser power is turned-off or that the fiber is
disconnected at the other end.
23581-A
DUST CAP
O-RING
COUPLING NUT
CONNECTOR
BODY
OPTICAL
CONNECTOR
PORT
DUST
CAP
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