OptoLink Handling instructions

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the correct use of your OptoLink connector and penetrator harnesses.

Assembly

OptoLink A-CCP to OptoLink A-FCR, BCR or CCR receptacle

Step 1:
Inspect the connector face and O-rings
Grease the O-rings with MOLYKOTE^® 111

Step 2:
Inspect the connector surface. If the connector surface is contaminated, follow the OptoLink maintenance instructions overleaf

Step 3:
Before mating, visually align the keyway on the CCP connector with the key pin tip on the receptacle (illustration A).
Do not twist the connector to align it during mating

Step 4:
Push to mate the connector (illustration B) whilst turning the locking sleeve (illustration C)

Step 5: The locking sleeve must be hand-tightened only

Maintenance

OptoLink A-CCP, A-FCR, BCR or CCR receptacle

To clean contaminated or greasy optical lenses, first, use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol, then follow up with a dry cotton swab
Repeat the cleaning process if necessary
O-rings must be checked before mating/mounting and will require replacing if they show signs of damage
Always grease O-rings with MOLYKOTE^® 111

Note: Always install dust caps when connectors are unmated

OptoLink Penetrator harnesses