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Removing And Installing Optical Contacts On Socket Side

  1. Release the spring cap on both sides and remove using the press-out tool. See TOOLS  .
    Fig 1: Releasing Spring Cap
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  2. Remove LWL module from the connector.
  3. Place the tool for releasing the contact locking of the LWL module and lift the locking.
    Fig 2: Releasing Contact Locking Of LWL Module
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    • -A-  Optical contact, grey see Fig 2 .
    • -B-  Optical contact, black see Fig 2 .
  4. Pull LWL, e.g., -B-  carefully in the -direction of the arrow-  . See Fig 2 . If it is not possible to pull out the LWL, check again if the locking is completely released.
    • Visual inspection of lockings, connector housing, and contacts for possible damage and if necessary, exchange the damaged parts.