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Removing optical contacts on connector side

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  1. Open the secondary locking mechanism using press-out and unlocking tools for tab and round plug connectors of all sizes Nr.155  . Insert the tool into the opening provided and lift the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism engages in the upper position.
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  2. Press-out and unlocking tools for tab and round plug connectors of all sizes Nr.155  must be positioned on the primary locking mechanism. Then lift the locking mechanism.
    Optical contact, grey
    Optical contact, black
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  3. Carefully pull on the optical waveguides -A and B-  in -direction of arrow-  . If it is not possible to pull out the optical waveguide, check again that the secondary locking mechanism is completely released and that the primary locking mechanism is raised sufficiently.

Perform visual inspection of locking mechanisms, connector housings and contacts for possible damage, and exchange the damaged parts, if necessary.

Installing optical contacts on connector side 

Remove the dust boot right before plugging.

Check the proper condition of the contacts.

  1. Push optical contacts -A and B-  into the connectors until they engage securely.
    Optical contact, grey
    Optical contact, black
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  2. Close the secondary locking mechanism and check that the optical contacts are seated securely.
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