GRASS VALLEY LDK 4489 Xpander, LDK 4488 SuperXpander User Manual
3922 496 30691 August 2009 v6.0
LDK 4488, LDK 4489
User’s Guide
SuperXpander/Xpander
Declaration of Conformity
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The
Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
compliance with the following standards:
- EN60065 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
FCC Class A Statement
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Copyright
Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2010. Copying of this document and
giving it to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are
forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of
damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the
registration of a utility model or design. Liable to technical alterations in the
course of further development.
Trademarks
Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other
tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Website
Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide
updates and additional information about your broadcast product:
www.grassvalley.com
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3 Options and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1 Minimum camera requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 Installing the viewfinder support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3 Exchanging the transmission module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 3 – Assembly
3.1 Assembly order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Tripod mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4 Mounting a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.5 Transport position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.6 Camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.7 Cable clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.8 Mounting a scriptboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4 – Control panel
4.1 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.2 LCD display panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.2.1 Panel view left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.2 LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.2.3 Menu buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.4 Prev/Next buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.2.5 Item selectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.2.6 Plus/minus buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.7 Menu function lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3 Operational panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.1 Panel view right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.2 Camera menu buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.3 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.4 Viewfinder control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.3.5 Intercom control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.6 Call switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Chapter 5 – Power
5.1 Switching on power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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5.2 Remote power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.1 Triax cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.2.2 Fiber cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.3 Local power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.4 Utility power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.4.1 LDK 4488 SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.4.2 LDK 4489 Xpander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.4.3 Power indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
5.4.4 Temperature warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Chapter 6 – Connectors
6.1 Left side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.1.1 Utility power output (fixed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.1.2 Utility power output (variable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.1.3 Lens interface connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.2 Right side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.1 Mains power connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.2 Script light connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.3 Viewfinder component outputs (3x). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.2.4 External CVBS output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.2.5 Camera viewfinder connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.2.6 Top viewfinder connector (part of optional viewfinder support) . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Chapter 7 – Specifications
7.1 Specifications for LDK 4488, LDK 4489 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.2 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve
established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a
comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life
products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and
in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local
agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best
Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon
request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate
disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including
freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and
packing the equipment ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass
Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US and
Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S
Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/environment
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Important information
Read this information carefully before installing this equipment and retain them for future
reference. Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Safety Summary
This information is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the
dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic equipment. It is not
intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by
personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
The installation of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment and must be
performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care.
During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection
standards must be observed.
Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, the proper
functioning of the protective earth lead of the installation needs to be verified.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative
and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then
be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the
intended function or shows visible damage.
Warnings
Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or
injury to personnel.
• Do not modify this equipment;
• Installation of this equipment must only be performed by qualified personnel;
• Only mount the unit on a tripod or pedestal and head that can carry a payload of more than
50 kg;
• Grass Valley clearly states that it is unacceptable with respect to safety to use Triax cables
(for the interconnection between Base Station and the SuperXpander/Xpander) with
knowingly a short circuit between the inner and outer shield. Also the use of coax cables
or the use of patch panels with a short circuit between the inner and outer shield is
prohibited;
• Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer;
• In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected;
• Mount equipment so that power lead can be accessed to disconnect power;
• Any interruption of the protection conductor inside or outside the apparatus, or
disconnection of the protective earth terminal, is likely to make the apparatus dangerous.
Intentional interruption is prohibited;
• Use only fuses of the type and rating specified;
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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• There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only or
contact your local Grass Valley representative;
• Observe local building safety, fire protection and electrical installation standards during
installation and operation of this equipment;
• Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, verify the proper
functioning of the protective earth lead;
• Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made
inoperative and secured against any unintended operation.
Cautions
Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or
destruction to equipment or property.
• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration;
• Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature;
• To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the product correctly;
• Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
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Wichtige Hinweise
Lesen Sie bitte diese Hinweise genau bevor Sie diese Apparatur installieren und erhalten Sie
Sie für künftiges Nachslagen. Beachten und Lesen Sie alle mit “Achtung” und “Vorsicht”
gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise.
Änderungen haben zur Folge, dass die Garantie ungültig wird und der Benutzer für etwaige
durch die veränderte Ausrüstung verursachte Störungen haftbar gemacht werden könnte.
Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung)
Diese Informationen sind als Leitfaden für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal gedacht, das die
Gefahren beim Umgang mit potenziell gefährlicher elektrischer/elektronischer Ausrüstung
kennt. Es handelt sich dabei nicht um eine vollständige Zusammenstellung aller
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die beim Gebrauch dieser oder anderer elektronischer Geräte zu
beachten sind.
Die Montage, Wartung und Instandsetzung dieser Ausrüstung ist mit Risiken für Personal und
Ausrüstung verbunden und darf nur von qualifiziertem Personal vorgenommen werden, wobei
mit der nötigen Sorgfalt vorzugehen ist.
Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheits- und
Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden. Vor dem Anschluss der Ausrüstung an die
Stromversorgung der Anlage muss überprüft werden, ob der Schutzleiter intakt ist.
Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist, muss das Gerät außer
Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden. Dann muss der zuständige
Kundendienst benachrichtigt werden. Eine Beeinträchtigung der Sicherheit ist zum Beispiel
dann wahrscheinlich, wenn das Gerät nicht wie vorgesehen funktioniert oder einen sichtbaren
Schaden aufweist.
Vorsicht
Mit “Vorsicht” wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen, die korrekte Arbeits- oder Verfahrensweisen
erfordert, um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern.
• An dieser Ausrüstung dürfen keine Änderungen vorgenommen werden;
• Die Montage dieser Ausrüstung darf nur von Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden;
• Diese Ausrüstung soll nur auf einem Stativ oder Sokkel und einem Kopf aufgestellt
werden die eine Last von mehr als 50 kg trägen kann;
• Grass Valley erklärt daß es im Zusammenhang mit der Sicherheit nicht gestattet ist
Triaxkabel zu verwenden (für die Verbindung zwischen Base Station und SuperXpander/
Xpander) die wissentlich ein Kurzschluß zwischen der innere und aussere Abschirmung
haben. Auch die Verwendung von Koaxialkabel oder Rangierfeldern mit einem Kurzschluß
zwischen der innere und aussere Abschirmung is nicht gestattet.
• Es sollen nur von den Hersteller empfohlene Zubehöre verwendet werden;
• Bei Eintreten eines Notfalls unbedingt die Stromzufuhr abschalten;
• Ausrüstung so montieren, daß das Netzkabel zum Abschalten der Stromzufuhr zugänglich
ist;
• Jede Unterbrechung des Schutzleiters innerhalb oder ausserhalb des Geräts oder
Trennung der Schutzleiter-anschlussklemme Könnte das Gerät fefährlich machen. Eine
absichtliche Unterbrechung ist untersagt;
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• Es dürfen nur Sicherungen des vorgeschriebenen Typs und Nennwerts verwendet
werden;
• Um Feuer oder Schlaggefahr vorzubeugen, soll das Produkt nie an Regen oder Feucht
ausgesetzt werden.
• Dieses Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen oder nehmen Sie Kontakt auf mit Ihrem
Grass Valley Vertretene;
• Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheitsund Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden;
• Vor dem Anschluss der Ausrüstung an die Stromversorgung der Anlage muss überprüft
werden, ob der Schutzleiter intakt ist;
• Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist, muss das Gerät
außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden.
Achtung
Mit “Achtung” werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet, die zu befolgen sind, um eine
Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw. von Eigentum zu verhindern.
• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen stöße oder Zittern ausgesetzt werden;
• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen Temperaturen ausgesetzt werden;
• Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist das Produkt korrekt zu belüften;
• Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung
angeschlossen werden.
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Installation notices
For proper installation the following NEC articles should be noticed:
– Installation of equipment (NEC article 800.18);
– Avoid contact with conductors of other systems (NEC article 810.13);
– Provide extensive, separate clearance requirements for indoor and outdoor locations
(NEC article 810.18).
Tripod installation
The typical configuration for this device (SuperXpander with Triax cables and LDK 4021 7-inch
viewfinder mounted) has proved to be stable when used on a tripod with the following
specifications: weight 24 kg (53 lbs), height 120 cm (47 in), leg distance at floor level of 135 cm
(53 in).
Note that these values are recommendations only. Always check the mechanical stability of the
device before using it.
Mains power supply chord
A mains power supply chord is not shipped with the device. To connect the device to the mains
the following power supply cord is advised: type H03 VV-F or H03 VVH2-F flexible wire: 1 mm²,
250 V / 10 A minimum or 16 AWG.
When the device is installed in one of the following countries the power chord must be
compliant to the indicated specifications and regulations below.
Denmark
Supply cord of single-phase equipment having a rated current not exceeding 10 A shall be
provided with a plug according to the Heavy Current Regulations section 107-2-D1. Class I
equipment provided with socket-outlets with earth contact or which are intended to be used in
locations where protection against indirect contact is required according to the wiring rules
shall be provided with a plug in accordance with standard sheet DK 2-1a or DK 2-5a.
Ireland
Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or cord and is designed to be connected to a
mains socket conforming to I.S. 411 by means of that flexible cable or cord and plug, shall be
fitted with a 13 A plug in accordance with Statutory Instrument 525:1997 - National Standards
Authority of Ireland (section 28) (13A plugs and Conversion Adaptors for Domestic Use)
Regulations, 1997.
Spain
Supply cords of single-phase equipment having a rated current not exceeding:
– 10A shall be provided with a plug according to UNE 20315:1994
CLASS I EQUIPMENT provided with socket-outlets with earth contacts, or which are intended
to be used in locations where protection against indirect contact is required according to the
wiring rules, shall be provided with a plug in accordance with UNE 20315:1994
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Switzerland
Supply cords of equipment having a rated current not exceeding 10 A shall be provided with a
plug complying with SEV 1011 or IEC 884-1 and the following dimension sheet:
– SEV 6534-2.1991 Plug type 12: L+N+PE250 V 10 A
UK
Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or a cord and is designed to be connected to a
mains socket conforming to BS 1363 by means of that flexible cable or cord and plug, shall be
fitted with a “standard plug” in accordance with Statutory Instrument 1786: 1994 - The Plugs
and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, unless exempted by those regulations.
Note: “Standard plug” is defined in SI 1786:1994 and essentially means an approved plug
conforming to BS 1363 or an approved conversion plug.
US
Listed, detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) long; rated minimum 125V, 10A, type SJT or
type SVT flexible cord; one end terminates in NEMA 5-15P or 5-20P grounding type attachment
plug, other end in appliance coupler.
– Listed, detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) long; rated minimum 250 V, 10 A, type
SJT or type SVT flexible cord; one end terminates in NEMA 6-15P or NEMA 6-20P
grounding-type attachment plug, other end in appliance coupler.
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Fiber-optic transmission units
Laser safety statement (Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
EN
60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not
result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
21CFR
1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and
Radiological Health.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this user’s guide carefully and retain it for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following precautions into
account:
– Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the
cable.
– Avoid kinks in the cable.
– Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
– Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
– Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
– In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors
immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.
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Note
This Class 1 Laser Product may only be used with other Class 1 classified products such as the
Grass Valley HD Fiber Base Stations or LDK cameras equipped with HD Fiber adapters.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
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Cleaning fiber-optic connectors
WARNING
Always switch off power before cleaning the connectors.
WARNING
Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light.
Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic
transmission. Fiber-optic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and
unmated; it is essential that fiber-optic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean
the connectors before they are mated.
Use a commercially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiber-optic connectors and
follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
• The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior
walls of alignment sleeves, and the interior and exterior of connector shells.
• For plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be
cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid. (Cleaning sticks with a
slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to
detach them.)
• For jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding
ferrules.
• Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is
important to clean both the insides and outsides.
• The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a
transmitter or receiver.
• Mate the connector immediately! Don't let the connector lie around and collect dust
before mating.
• Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be
mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports.
14 LDK 4488, LDK 4489 SuperXpander/Xpander User’s Guide (v6.0)
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