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Manual
Installation, Startup and Application
POF Interface Converters
and Tools
valid for:
#81009: RS232 <> POF, 9 pin Standard
#81029: RS232 <> POF, 9 pin Low Power
#81025: RS232 <> POF, 25 pin DCE
#81026: RS232 <> POF, 25 pin DTE
#81600: POF Cutting Tool
Release 05/2019

W&T Plastic Fiber Optic Interfaces and Tools
© 05/2019 by Wiesemann & Theis GmbH
Subject to errors and changes:
Since we can make mistakes, none of our statements should be
used without checking. Please let us know of any mistakes or
misunderstandings you are aware of, so that we can recognize and
eliminate them quickly.
Perform work on and with W&T products only as described here and
only if you have read and understood the manual fully. Unauthorized
use can result in hazards. We are not liable for the consequences
of unauthorized use. When in doubt, check with us or consult you
dealer!
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Wiesemann & Theis offers an entire family of compact self-powered
ber optic interfaces that allows you to convert RS232 serial ports
into an optical port for connecting POF cable.
This interface family is described on the following pages along
with the corresponding technical data and including connection
examples.
For up-to-date information on new developments, see our Internet
site at http://www.wut.de or check the e-mail short notices at the
W&T Interface Club, which you can also subscribe to from the W&T
Homepage.
Subject to error and alteration
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Index
Legal Notices ...............................................................................5
Warning note concept .......................................................................... 5
Qualied personnel .............................................................................. 6
Disposal ................................................................................................ 6
Symbols on the product and on the part label ................................... 6
Safety instructions .......................................................................7
General precautions ............................................................................. 7
Intended use ......................................................................................... 7
Electrical safety .................................................................................... 8
Optical radiation ................................................................................... 8
EMC ....................................................................................................... 8
Notes for use of the ber optic interfaces ..................................... 9
Ambient conditions for the use of POF cables ................................ 10
Interface RS232 <> Plastic Fiber Optic ........................................ 11
Function .............................................................................................. 11
Power supply ...................................................................................... 11
Pinout and connectors ...................................................................... 12
Assembly ............................................................................................ 13
Common technical data: ................................................................... 14
Cutting tool for plastic ber optics, Model 81600 ....................... 15
Background information .................................................................... 15
Preparing the cutter ........................................................................... 16
Cutting ber optic cable .................................................................... 16
Stripping ber optic cables................................................................ 18
Replacing the cutter ........................................................................... 18
Technical Data .................................................................................... 19
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Legal Notices
Warning note concept
This manual contains notes which must be observed for your
personal safety and to prevent equipment damage. The notes are
called out with a warning triangle. Depending on the hazard level
the warning notes are represented in decreasing order of hazard as
follows:
DANGER
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Indicates a hazard which will result in death or serious injury if no
appropriate safety measures are taken.
WARNING
1
Indicates a hazard which can result in death or serious injury if no
appropriate safety measures are taken.
CAUTION
1
Indicates a hazard which can result in slight injury if no appropriate
safety measures are taken.
NOTE
1
Indicates a hazard which can result in equipment damage if no
appropriate safety measures are taken.
When multiple hazard levels are present the warning note for the
highest level is used. If the warning triangle for personal injury is
used, then a warning for equipment damage may also be added in
the same warning note.
Subject to error and alteration
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Qualied personnel
The product described in this manual may be installed and placed
in operation only by personnel who are qualied for the respective
task.
In addition the documentation for the respective task must be
followed, especially the safety and warning notes included in it.
Qualied personnel have received training and experience which
enable them to recognize risks associated with handling the
described products and to avoid possible hazards.
Disposal
Electronic devices may not be disposed of with household waste,
but rather be brought to a proper electronics waste disposal facility.
A complete Declaration of Conformity for the described devices can
be found on the respective datasheet pages on the W&T Homepage
at http://www.wut.de.
Symbols on the product and on the part label
Symbol Explanation
CE marking
The produce meets the requirements of the
corresponding EU Directives.
WEEE marking
The product may not be disposed of with
household waste, but rather in accordance with
the disposal regulations for electrical waste that
prevail where the device is installed.
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