Connecting the Communications Cables for the Fiber Ring Network
Connecting Optical Jumpers
- Obtain optical modules from the fitting bag for fiber ring switching.
- Insert optical modules into the SFP1 and SFP2 ports of the SmartLogger.
- Pay attention to the directions of the optical modules. The label of the optical module on the SFP1 port faces upwards, whereas the label of the optical module on the SFP2 port faces downwards.
- If you hear a click when inserting the optical module, the optical module snaps into place. Then pull it back to ensure that it is secure.
- Connect the optical jumpers delivered with the optical modules to the ports on the optical modules.Figure 5-6 Connecting optical jumpers
(1) Optical module
(2) Optical jumper
Connecting the Cables to the ATB
- The hardness of the optical cables is high. Therefore, you need to route the optical cables into the cabinet after the optical cables are prepared.
- Only professionals are allowed to connect and splice optical cables.
Connect two optical cables in a fiber ring network, and connect one optical cable in a star optical network.
(1) Fiber spool |
(2) Fixing points for internal steel wires of optical cables |
(3) Cable clip |
- Remove the external mechanical parts from the ATB.Figure 5-8 Removing external mechanical parts
- Remove the optical cable fastener.Figure 5-9 Removing a fastener
- Connect one end of the optical jumper to the fiber adapter.
- Route the other end of the optical jumper through the cable hole on the side of the ATB, and connect the cable to the ATB.
- Connect the peripheral optical cable to the ATB, splice the optical cable and the optical jumper, and then wind the spliced cable around the fiber spool on the ATB.
Only professionals are allowed to splice fibers.
Figure 5-10 Connecting optical cables - Check that the cables are connected correctly and securely. Then reinstall the optical cable fastener and external mechanical parts.