How to maintain rast connector？

Rast connector has been widely used in optical fiber transmission lines and optical fiber distribution frames. Among optical fiber testing instruments and meters, it is the most used optical passive device.It has the characteristics of moisture resistance, low temperature resistance, dry heat resistance, welding heat, etc.Optical movable connector, commonly known as flexible joint, generally called optical connector, is a reusable passive device used to connect two optical fibers or cables to form a continuous optical path.

The article contains following:

1,1 Wiring precautions of rast connector

2 Precautions for use and maintenance details

3,Choose the correct repair tool.

1 Wiring precautions

When wiring, the optical connector should be protected and the optical cable should be straightened out before laying; do not kink, bend at a small angle, or step on the optical cable; the pulling force should be kept within the allowable range.

The bending radius of the optical cable

When the optical cable has excess length, it should be coiled and bundled, and it is strictly forbidden to fold it in half.

The bundling of fiber optic cables should be tight and tight. Excessive bundling of fiber optic cables will squeeze the fibers and affect the transmission performance of the fiber optic cables.

2 Precautions for use and maintenance details

Appropriate maintenance of optical cable lines is required, including:

Optical cable line inspection: visually check whether the connector is loose, whether the optical cable is firmly fixed, and whether there is damage or potential risk factors on the outside.

Optical cable line loss test: To determine whether the optical cable line loss meets the requirements of the optical communication system, it is necessary to use OTDR or portable light source, optical power meter and other tests from time to time.

Optical cable line maintenance: The maintenance of optical cable lines is divided into on-site maintenance and return to factory maintenance.

On-site maintenance includes:

The connection structure is locked: When the connector is found to be loosely locked, tighten the shell to re-lock the connector.

Contact cleaning: When the loss of the connection point is too large, use a suitable cleaning tool to wipe and clean the end surface of the contact to remove dust and grease on the end surface and restore the performance of the connector.

Replacement of optical cable assembly: When damage cannot be repaired, a new optical cable assembly needs to be replaced.

Return to factory for repair:

When the repair conditions are not available on site, remove the optical cable assembly and return it to the factory for repair.

3. Choose the correct repair tool.

For the same rast connector, you need the correct repair tool. If you choose the wrong repair tool, it will cause damage to the connector. Also, avoid these problems when choosing tools. problem

It is forbidden to use some corrosive spray directly at the connector. When using the connector, pay attention to fire prevention. Do not directly use excessive current when the connector is connected. This is also protecting the connector