Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Contents
1 Protective measures and handling 3
1.1 Protection from escaping laser light 4
2 Safety and handling measures 13
2.1 Personnel requirements 14
2.2 Laser Safety 15
2.3 Electrical Safety 27
2.4 Components with high operating temperature and fire protection 32
2.5 Handling the shelf 33
2.6 Handling cards, FO equipment, and batteries 36
2.7 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 43
2.8 Emergency shutdown procedure 43
2.9 Normal switching off 44
2.10 Normal Switching on 44
3 PC safety instruction 45
3.1 PC safety 46

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1 Protective measures and handling

WARNING
If the following rules are not observed, and if personal injuries or equipment
damages are the result, the manufacturer assumes no liability, and the
warranty will expire!

WARNING
If you replace any parts of devices or cables, you must use only original spare
parts or parts which are explicitly licensed by the manufacturer.

WARNING
Observe the country-specific regulations for protective and security measures
if applicable!

WARNING
Important Note:
Unless indicated by date specification, all standards (EN, IEC, UL, etc.) stated
in the following paragraphs pertain to the latest, most up-to-date issue of the
respective standard.

Protective measures and handling

If the following rules are not observed, and if personal injuries or

equipment damages are the result, the manufacturer assumes
no liability, and the warranty will expire!

If you replace any parts of devices or cables, you must use only
original spare parts or parts which are explicitly licensed by the
manufacturer.

Observe the country-specific regulations for protective and

security measures if applicable!

Unless indicated by date specification, all standards (EN, IEC,

UL, etc.) stated in the following paragraphs pertain to the latest,
most up-to-date issue of the respective standard.

Fig. 1 Protective measures and handling

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1.1 Protection from escaping laser light

1.1.1 Laser Hazards
The laser produces an intense, highly directional beam of light. If directed, reflected,
or focused upon an object, laser light will be partially absorbed, raising the
temperature of the surface and/or the interior of the object, potentially causing an
alteration or deformation of the material. These properties, which have been applied
to laser surgery and materials processing, can also cause tissue damage.
The human body is vulnerable to the output of certain lasers and, under certain
circumstances; exposure can result in damage to the eye and skin. The eye is almost
always more vulnerable to injury than skin. The cornea (the clear, outer front surface
of the eye's optics), unlike the skin, does not have an external layer of dead cells to
protect it from the environment.

The main biological effects of infrared radiation are infrared cataracts and flash burns
to the cornea. Infrared absorption is mainly a thermal process and most injuries
result from a temperature rise in the absorbing tissues.
As wavelengths increase into the IR-B and IR-C regions (above 1400 nm), the
radiation is no longer transmitted to the retina, however absorption is very high. If the
infrared radiation is great enough to damage the cornea, the pain associated with it
will be great enough to trigger the aversion response which may help to minimize the
tissue damage.

Definition Notes:

Light Laser light is an

artificial
generated light!
Amplification by Depending on
the laser

Stimulated medium
different
wavelengths
Emission of can be
generated.

Radiation

Fig. 2 Laser definition

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For comparison
Notes:
The light from a 1 watt laser is 1 billion times stronger
as the light of a 100 watt light bulb after focused on the retina. The radiation
from a SM fibre
100 Watt
has a divergency
of about 12°.
1 Watt

light bulb laser light

Diversification of laser beam at different types of glass fibers.

divergency

Multi mode Single mode

Stufenindex Multi mode
Gradientenindex

Fig. 3 comparison between light from laser and from light bulb

Eye Hazard depending on wavelength

Notes:

Within the
retina optical
spectrum of
Lens 400nm -1400nm
Wavelength the retina could
> 2500 nm be damaged by
the laser beam.
400 - 1400 nm
< 400 nm

Cornea
Vitreous body Visual nerve
Fig. 4 Eye Hazard depending on wavelenth

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Effects of Laser Radiation

Wavelength range Effect on Eye Effect on Skin

200-315 nm Inflammation of the cornea Sunburn, accelerated aging,
intensified pigmentation
315-400 nm Cataract Darkening of pigment, light-
sensitive reactions, burns
400-780 nm Damage to retina -
780-1400 nm Cataract, damage to retina -
1,4 μm-3 μm Cataract, burning of cornea Burns
3,0 μm-1mm Burning of cornea

Fig. 5 Effect of laser radiation

Possibilities of eye damages:

direct radiation reflected radiation dispersive radiation

Fig. 6 Possibilities of eye damages

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NOHD
(Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance)

Laser radiation is allways divergent. The beam diameter increases with the distance.
Accordingly, the irradiation intensity decreases with distance from laser
The NOHD marks the zone where the MPE of lasers of class 3R, 3B and 4 is exceed.

unsafe safe
Protection equipment is needed
Laser-
source Area Eye
A 4A 16A
r
2r
distance 4r
NOHD

Fig. 7 NOHD

Personal Protective Equipment

Notes:
When
engineering
controls do not
provide
adequate
means to
prevent access
to direct or
reflected
beams at levels
Depending on country
above the MPE,
requirements, different methods
it may be
are used for calculation of
necessary to
protection level to get the right
use personal
laser protection glasses for my
protective
work. Please contact the Laser
equipment
Safety Officer to get the right PPE.

Fig. 8 Personal protective Equipment

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1.1.2 An Overview of the LED and Laser Classification System

in EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1
In 2001 the standard governing the safety of laser products in Europe (EN) and
Internationally (IEC), was substantially revised and the Classification system was
overhauled. This resulted in the introduction of three new laser classes (1M, 2M and
3R) and the abolition of Class 3A. Below is a brief description of each of the current
laser classes.
The 60825-1 standards apply equally to lasers and LED's. In most places we have
used the word "laser", but it can be replaced by "LED". Generally speaking LED's
would be in the lower Classes (1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R), but very exceptionally may be
Class 3B. At the time of writing we are not aware of any Class 4 LED's*.
The phrase "eye-safe" is used below. Please note that "eye-safe" is applicable to the
whole optical spectrum from 180nm to 1mm wavelength, not just in the retinal hazard
range of 400nm to 1400nm. Outside the retinal hazard range there is potentially a
hazard to the cornea. A wavelength outside the retinal hazard range is therefore not
automatically eye-safe!

Class 1
This class is eye-safe under all operating conditions; either because of the inherently
low emission of the laser itself, or because of its engineering design, such that it is
totally enclosed and human access to higher levels of internal radiation is not
possible during normal operation

Class 1M
This class is safe for viewing directly with the naked eye, but may be hazardous to
view with the aid of optical instruments. In general, the use of magnifying glasses
increases the hazard from a widely-diverging beam (e.g. LED's and bare laser
diodes), and binoculars or telescopes increase the hazard from a wide, collimated
beam (such as those used in open-beam telecommunications systems).

TIP
Radiation in classes 1 and 1M can be visible, invisible or both.

Class 2
These are visible lasers (that is at wavelengths between 400 and 700 nanometers).
This class is safe for accidental viewing under all operating conditions. However, it
may not be safe for a person who deliberately stares into the laser beam for longer
than 0.25 s. Because of its brightness, Class 2 laser light will be too dazzling to stare
into for extended periods. Momentary viewing is not considered hazardous since the
upper radiant power limit on this type is limited by momentary exposure of 0.25
second or less (the so-called “blink reflex”).

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Class 2M
These are visible lasers. This class is safe for accidental viewing with the naked eye,
as long as the natural aversion response is not overcome as with Class 2, but may
be hazardous (even for accidental viewing) when viewed with the aid of optical
instruments, as with class 1M.

Class 3R
Radiation in this class is considered low risk, but potentially hazardous. The class
limit for 3R is 5x the applicable class limit for Class 1 (for invisible radiation) or class
2 (for visible radiation). Hence CW (continuous wave laser) visible lasers emitting
between 1 and 5 mW are normally Class 3R.

Class 3B
Radiation in this class is very likely to be dangerous. For a CW (continuous wave
laser) the maximum output into the eye must not exceed 500mW. The radiation can
be a hazard to the eye or skin. Viewing diffuse reflections from a distance is normally
safe provided the exposure duration is less than 10 seconds.

Class 4
This is the highest class of laser radiation. Radiation in this class is very dangerous,
and viewing of the diffuse reflection may be dangerous. Diffuse reflections of the
laser radiation may also be hazardous. The laser emission may also be sufficient to
ignite materials, on which it impinges, and to generate harmful radiation or fume
hazards by interaction with target materials. Class 4 laser beams are capable of
setting fire to materials onto which they are projected.

TIP
Any laser product of a given Class may contain 'embedded' lasers which are greater
than the Class assigned to the product, but in these cases engineering controls
(protective housings and interlocks) ensure that human access to radiation in excess
of product Class is not possible. Notable examples of this are CD and DVD players
which are Class 1 laser products while containing Class 3R or Class 3B lasers and
laser printers which are Class 1 laser products but contain Class 4 embedded lasers.

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Below is a table showing the meaning of the different Classes of Lasers and LED's
according to the current version of EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1.

Laser Classes Description

Class 1 Safe.
Class 1M Safe provided optical instruments are not used.
Class 2 Visible lasers. Safe for accidental exposure (< 0.25 s).
Class 2M Visible lasers. Safe for accidental exposure (< 0.25 s) providing
optical instruments* are not used.
Class 3R Not safe. Low risk.
Class 3B Hazardous. Viewing of diffuse reflection** is safe.
Class 4 Hazardous. Viewing of diffuse reflection is also hazardous. Fire
risk.

*Optical instruments - binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, magnifying glasses (but

not prescription glasses).
**Diffuse reflection - the reflection of radiation from a matt surface such as a wall.

Laser classes

Laser Categories According to EN 60825-1 (November 2001)

Lasers have been categorized into 4 hazard classes based on

the accessible emission limits or AELs. These limits indicate
the class of the laser and are listed in EN 60825-1 and the
American National Standards ANSI Z136.1 for Safe Use of
Lasers.
The AEL values for the laser classes are derived from the
medical MPE (Maximum permissible exposure) values. The
MPE values specify the danger level for the eye or the skin
with respect to laser radiatioN
Fig. 9 Definition of laser classes

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Laser classes
Class Concept Comment
The radiation emitted by this laser is not dangerous Protection equipment is not
1 needed
Eye safe when not viewing with optical instruments into the Protection equipment is not
1M beam. needed if used without optical
instruments
The laser emit visible radiation with output power < 1mW. Protection equipment is not
2 The laser radiation is eye safe by aversion responses needed
including the blink reflex.
The laser emit visible radiation with output power < 1mW. Protection equipment is not
The laser radiation is eye safe by aversion responses needed if used without optical
2M including the blink reflex if not view with optical instruments
instruments.
The radiation from this laser exceeds the MPE values (MPE: Laser Safety glasses are
maximum permissible exposure). The radiation is max. 5 x recommended
3R AELs of class 1 (invisible) or 5 x of class 2 (visible). The risk is
slightly lower than the risk of class 3B
Old class 3B without 3R. Never view into the beam. Laser
3B The view into the laser beam is dangerous. Diffuse Safety glasses are obligatory
reflections are not considered as dangerous.
Old class 4 Never view into the beam.
Even scattered radiation can be dangerous. The radiation Personal Laser safety equipment is
4 from this laser is also dangerous to the skin. Fire and necessary
explosion hazard.

Fig. 10 Table of laser classes

Please Note

 Don’t irradiate persons with lasers

 Don’t look directly into the laser beam or into specular reflections of the laser beam
 Ensure that the laser emission is safely stopped at the end of use
 Use laser protective eyewear in NOHD areas if no other measures can be implemented
 Observe all the manufacturer's warnings and the operating instructions
 Do not use lasers without labeling
 For laser areas / rooms declared to class 3B or 4 the matching laser safety declaration is
valid. The laser safety declarations are posted at these rooms
Fig. 11 Please note

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2 Safety and handling measures

WARNING
CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
As such:
Always follow all instructions from this chapter. Not complying with this rule can lead
to personal injury, damage to equipment and/or have negative consequences for the
environment
Observe the applicable country-specific regulations for protective and security
measures!
TIP
Unless indicated by date specification, all standards (e.g., European Norm (EN),
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL))
mentioned in the following paragraphs pertain to the latest, most up-to-date issue of
the respective standard.

Replacement parts
To replace any parts of devices or cables, use only original spare parts or parts which
are explicitly licensed by the manufacturer.

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2.1 Personnel requirements

Only personnel who meet all the following requirements are permitted to install,
operate, maintain, or service hiT 7300 equipment:
 To operate hiT 7300 in ‘Controlled Locations’, according to IEC 60825-
2:2004+A1:2006, personnel must possess sufficient training and knowledge on
laser safety.
 Personnel must possess professional-level expertise/training as a
telecommunications service engineer or technician, including proficiency in the
correct use of telecommunication test equipment.
 Personnel must possess sufficient training and knowledge to comply with all
relevant industry practices regarding the safe handling of laser-containing devices,
optical fiber, electrically-powered equipment, high-temperature devices, and static
sensitive components.
 Personnel must have completed suitable product-related training from Coriant
GmbH or its designated agents.

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2.2 Laser Safety

The hiT 7300 equipment is compliant with IEC 60825-2:2004+A1:2006, especially
as pertains to defining whatever laser hazard level exists at an open connector or
fiber break, if a "single point fault" occurs. The single fault could be caused by a
system problem or operator mistake.
hiT 7300 equipment is prepared to be installed and operated in IEC 60825-
2:2004+A1:2006 "Controlled Locations" or "Restricted Locations", in conformity with
hazard level 1M. For the following exemptions, in particular, operation in "Restricted
Locations" is not supported.
TIP
Please note: To operate hiT 7300 in ‘Controlled Locations’, according to IEC 60825-
2:2004+A1:2006, personnel must possess sufficient training and knowledge on laser
safety.
ONN NEs with Raman Pumps installed in a TransNet version 5.0 or previous can
only be operated in Controlled Location.
The Long Single Span architecture with MPB communications (MPBC) equipment
will only be licensed to ‘Controlled Locations’.
Limitation to these IEC60825-2 location types refer to both transmission path and
central office. Hazard level 1 is not supported.
Conformity with hazard level 1M operation in IEC 60825-2:2004+A1:2006 "Controlled
Locations" or Restricted Locations" support is lost, if Installation and Service
Organization, or Operating Organization do not follow the IEC 60825-
2:2004+A1:2006' recommendations, or do not follow the CORIANT instructions in this
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2.2.1 General rules concerning personal safety

To avoid personal injuries, observe the following rules according to IEC 60825-
2:2004+A1:2006:
 Board extenders: the use of board extenders is strictly not allowed, since their use
can disable safety features and cause hazardous operating conditions.
 Labels: damaged and/or missing labels must be reported.
 Fiber cleaning: for maintenance and cleaning, only the methods described in hiT
7300 documentation are permitted. In particular, in order to avoid eye injury,
optical fibers and connectors must be cleaned only when they are physically
disconnected from the hiT 7300 equipment.
 Viewing aids: use only approved filtered or attenuation viewing aids.
 Test cords: the power source should be the last to be connected and the first to be
disconnected, if optical test cords are used.
 Test equipment: when using test equipment (e.g. OTDR), make sure that the
selected equipment is within the lowest class necessary for the test you want to
perform. Do not use test equipment above Class 1M, and follow the test
equipment safety instructions strictly.

2.2.2 Protection of optical cards and against emitted laser light

Depending on the device type, the laser radiation may be invisible to the human eye.

WARNING
DANGER! hiT 7300 system contains laser devices which operate at high
optical power levels. Never look into the end of a fiber, fiber connector, fiber
patch cord, fiber pigtail, card connector, or plug socket on a front panel until
you are sure that no light is present. Permanent eye damage or blindness can
result if exposed to such optical power levels, even for extremely short
durations. After disconnecting a fiber from a card port, always use the supplied
safety devices (e.g., protection caps). Read and follow all laser warning labels
affixed to the shelf. Use only approved filtered or attenuated viewing aids or
video equipment.
Devices and cards have no additional labeling. hiT 7300 equipment is classified with
hazard level 1M at the access point.
The laser equipment must be operated in ‘Controlled Location’ according to IEC
0825-2:2004+A1:2006, in conformity with hazard level 1M. Upon customer request,
hiT 7300 equipment can be prepared for operation in ‘Restricted Location' in
conformity with hazard level 1M, as defined in IEC 60825-2:2004+A1:2006.
ONN NEs with Raman Pumps installed in a TransNet version 5.0 or previous can
only be operated in ‘Controlled Location’.

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Hazard level 1M means that in normal operation at any open connector (including the
front panel connectors of cards) the laser light power continuously present is lower
than a given Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE), for a given wavelength
range.
The following table lists the MPE at an open connector for hazard level 1M according
to IEC 60825-2:2004+A1:2006.
wavelength range MPE Maximum Permissible
(nm) Exposure (mW)
[1250; 1400] 42,8
[1400; 1500] 115
[1500; 1650] 136
In OLR and ONN NEs, within the inter-NE fibers, the demultiplexing tree, and the
fibers that connect the pump cards to the amplifier cards, hazard level 1M at the
access point is guaranteed by the Automatic Power Shut Down (APSD) and
Automatic Power Reduction Mode (APRM) mechanisms.
It is good practice to turn off the system lasers when the APRM mechanism or the
APSD mechanism is activated.

Protection of optical cards and against emitted

laser light

hiT 7300 system contains laser devices which operate at high

optical power levels.

Never look into the end of a fiber, fiber connector, fiber patch
cord, fiber pigtail, card connector, or plug socket on a front panel
until you are sure that no light is present.

Permanent eye damage or blindness can result if exposed to

such optical power levels, even for extremely short durations.

Use only approved filtered or attenuated viewing aids or video

equipment.

Devices and cards have no additional labeling: hiT 7300

equipment is classified with hazard level 1M at the access
point.
Hazard level 1M means that in normal operation at any open connector
(including the front panel connectors of cards) the laser light power
continuously present is lower than a given Maximum Permissible Exposure
(MPE), for a given wavelength range.

Fig. 12 Protection of optical cards and against emitted laser light

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2.2.3 DWDM amplification in SON NEs

SON Metro networks support the amplification of DWDM signals with LASBC-1 and
LAMPC-1 amplifier cards. The use of this amplifiers according to the Coriant
TransNet planning tool Cable Plan guarantees hazard level 1M.
The use of this amplifiers in SON Metro networks is subject to the following
limitations:
 There is no OSC support, the OSC lasers are switched OFF.
 As the LASBC-1 and LAMPC-1 maximum output power is below 21.3 dBm, the
use of the Laser Safety Bus communication is not necessary.
 The power in the network is optimized using the Standard Power Control
mechanism.
WARNING! Hazard Level 1M in Metro networks can only be guaranteed in SON
Metro networks if the cards are installed and connected according to the following
rules and following the TransNet planning tool indications.
Incorrect connection or installation of amplifier cards can lead to the emission of high
power laser light and serious injury.
In SON NEs amplifiers can only be placed in the top of the mux tree or in the root of
the demux tree.
In particular it is forbidden to have:
 A parallel amplifier arrangement in mux tree.
 A serial amplifier arrangement, except in the case of MPBC systems where a drop
amplifier can be cascaded after the preamplifier.
DCMs inputs should not be connected to any amplifier outputs. Otherwise, there is a
risk of damage to equipment/personal injury. DCM outputs should be connected to
amplifiers inputs.
hiT 7300 CWDM interfaces have ALS function. For alien CWDM interfaces this
cannot be guaranteed. Therefore alien fixed attenuator rules must be strictly
observed. This is of particular importance, if cluster installations with DWDM over
CWDM or with amplified DWDM over CWDM are considered.
Considering that the power limit for Hazard level 1M for some CWDM channels is
lower than the power limit for DWDM channels, there is the risk of exceeding the
power limit for those CWDM channels with amplification, leading to damage to
equipment/personal injury.

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DWDM amplification in SON NEs

In SON NEs amplifiers can only be placed in the top of the mux
tree or in the root of the demux tree.

Example of forbidden amplifier placement

Fig. 13 DWDM amplification in SON(F) NEs

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2.2.4 Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS)

hiT 7300 supports up to:
 18 CWDM channels,
 80 DWDM channels, and
 combinations of up to 14 CWDM channels and 40 DWDM channels.
To prevent the laser safety risks resulting from such high channel density hiT 7300
uses ALS. The use of ALS is especially important in CWDM systems.
ALS is supported in all transponder interfaces with the exception of the I01R40G-1
regenerator interfaces.
The overall ALS functionality can be described as follows:
 By default ALS is enabled for CWDM interfaces and disabled for DWDM and grey
interfaces.
 In the NE configuration window, ALS can be disabled temporarily for the entire NE
including the CWDM interfaces. This feature is intended to be used during SON
NE Commissioning.
 For DWDM and for 40 Gbit/s CWDM interfaces the ALS can be switched on or off
per interface.
ALS is not implemented in networks with Enhanced Power Control, neither can it be
enabled in DWDM interfaces connected to an ONN. For 2.5 Gbit/s interfaces ALS is
always disabled on the line side of ONN NEs.
TIP
In ONN NEs, ALS should not be enabled for line side DWDM interfaces with a bit rate
equal to 10 or 40 Gbit/s.
WARNING
ALS should not be disabled if there is a broken fiber or an open connector fed
by the interface(s) where the ALS will be disabled.
Disabling ALS in an open system can result in light being emitted at hazardous power
levels, thus resulting in body injury.
WARNING
On SON amplified systems, the ALS must be switched on DWDM line interfaces
except for the first 2 deployed channels in each OMS sections.
In pure passive systems even the first 2 channels should have ALS on.
Disabling ALS in a multichannel system can result in light being emitted at hazardous
power levels, thus resulting in body injury.
WARNING
The combination of CS-OChP with ALS on the same ports leads to an
independent ALS restarting of the client outputs in case of an interruption on
client input.
These independent ALS retrigger pulses lead to additional protection switching and
increases time with light on the fiber.

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As such:
 It is not allowed to configure CWDM clients in combination with CS-OChP (with
O02CSP-1).
 It is not allowed to enable ALS in case the client port is connected to O02CSP-1
card (with CS-OChP).
The automatic laser restart mechanism is implemented as follows:
 The pulse repetition frequency is 60 s.
 The pulse length is 6 s except for SDH interfaces in which case it is equal to 2 s.
 To minimize the effect of transients, the long pulse length requires the distribution
over time of the pulse start time. The start of the pulse is distributed between 30 s
and about 120 s.

2.2.5 Laser safety in OTS-Protection scenarios

When using OTS-Protection (OTSP) to guarantee the traffic protection in case of a
fiber failure using the O02CSP-1 card, an open connection in the working path or an
open connection in the protection path carries hazard level 1M power.
The following rules must be ensured concerning safety issues:
 It must be assured that the connectors of the amplifiers and the transmission fiber
are connected correctly to the ports of the O02CSP. The Cx-COM should never be
connected to the output port of an LAV amplifier (with or without external pump) or
to the output port of a LAL amplifier with external port.
 If one of the output ports of the splitters (Cxy ports) is not used, it must be covered
at the faceplate with a suitable connector cover.
 During commissioning of a span with OTS protection, the respective protection
group must be created before starting up the link. The protection group has to be
of type OTS.

Laser safety in OTS-Protection scenarios

When using OTS-Protection (OTSP) to guarantee the traffic protection in case of a
fiber failure using the O02CSP-1 card, an open connection in the working path or an
open connection in the protection path carries hazard level 1M power.
The following rules must be ensured concerning safety issues:
 It must be assured that the connectors of the amplifiers and the transmission fiber
are connected correctly to the ports of the O02CSP. The Cx-COM should never be
connected to the output port of an LAV amplifier (with or without external pump) or
to the output port of a LAL amplifier with external port.
 If one of the output ports of the splitters (Cxy ports) is not used, it must be covered
at the faceplate with a suitable connector cover.
 During commissioning of a span with OTS protection, the respective protection
group must be created before starting up the link. The protection group has to be
of type OTS.

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 After starting-up the link, check whether the protection card O02CSP raises the
alarm of type POOR.
If the POOR alarm is raised the Cx-COM port power level exceeds 10dBm. At this
power level, the pump cards PL-1 connected to booster or inline amplifiers are
switched off for all directions in the affected NE to avoid power level exceeding
1M. This can lead to traffic loss.

General limitations of OTS-Protection

The following limitation exists in OTSP:
 The set of amplifier configurations is limited to LIFB, LAS, LAM and LAL without
PL- 1 pump card.
WARNING
CAUTION! The use of OTSP is strictly forbidden with all LAL with PL-1 pump
card, LAV (with or without PL-1) and PRC amplifier cards.
Not complying with this rule will lead to damage to equipment and/or personal injury.

2.2.6 Additional information on laser safety

To ensure safe operation of the entire optical path, the laser safety shutdown will be
activated automatically.
Commissioning tasks should be performed in IEC60825-2:2004+A1:2006 ‘Controlled
locations’ or ‘Restricted Locations'. The Long Single Span architecture with MPBC
equipment should only be commissioned in ‘Controlled Locations’.
To avoid health hazards, observe the regulations regarding protection against
radiation from laser devices:
 EN 60825-1 and EN 60825-2
 IEC 60825-1:2004 and IEC 60825-2:2004+A1:2006
Be extremely cautious when connecting or disconnecting fibers, since high optical
power levels can be present at card connectors or fiber ends.
Personnel must be acquainted with, and follow, all safety and handling guidelines as
published by the relevant regulatory agencies for the hazard level(s) designated.
Responsibility for identifying, studying, and adhering to applicable laser, electrical,
mechanical, and other safety standards for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of this equipment are limited to the operator.

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2.2.7 Handling cards and fiber optic equipment

All cards are pluggable. They have a mechanical coding on their connectors. This
ensures that each card can only be pushed fully into a slot intended for this type of
card in the shelf.
All cards can be inserted and extracted with the power supply still connected without
damaging the card or other cards in the shelf.

Optical connection between LALx-1/LAVx-1 card and pump cards (applicable to

ONN and OLR only)
Check that every PRC-1 and PL-1 card is properly connected to its related LALx-
1/LAVx-1 card. Exchanging the relation/connection of the pump card and LALx-
1/LAVx- 1 pair is not allowed.
The optical signal insertion direction of the Raman Pump (PRC-1) is against the
transmission direction.

PL-1 Pump Card

The patch cord that connects the LALx-1/LAVx-1 card and the PL-1 card is an
electrical patch cord to ensure laser safety in case of a fiber break.

WARNING
The LALx-1/LAVx-1 card must be connected to the direct neighbor PL-1 Pump
card on the left-hand-side, only. Connecting the armed LALx-1/LAVx-1 cable to
any other external PL-1 Pump card can result in personal injury or in
equipment damage.

WARNING
If an LSBMISM or an LSBWRONG alarm is active, and the system contains PL-1
pump cards, laser safety requirements may not be met causing a risk of human
injury.
Therefore, shut down the system immediately, if the LSBMISM alarm is active.
If the LSBWRONG alarm is active, check the cabling of the laser-safety bus and
make it immediately compliant with the specification given in the upgrade rules
provided by Coriant GmbH. If, with correct cabling of the laser-safety bus, the alarm
LSBWRONG is still active, shut down the system immediately.
Consult the Troubleshooting Manual (TSMN) for further instruction and/or contact
your local Coriant GmbH representative.
If PL-1 pump cards have not been installed yet, do not install these cards until the
alarm is cleared.
It is unsafe to operate the system with PL-1 pump cards, if a LSBMISM or a
LSBWRONG alarm is raised.

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Adding cards to NEs in Service Provisioning via NMS mode

When adding F09MDR96-1, F20MDR96-1, F04MCR96-1, F09MCR96-1 and or
O09CC-x cards card(s) to NEs in Service Provisioning via NMS mode, the following
rules must be followed to ensure laser safety:
 The cards must be configured in the Colorless Directionless add/drop (CD-AD)
tributary layer.
 The use of these cards in the Express path, CD-AD direction switching layer or
CDAD aggregation layer is not allowed.

Internal Port Connections in ONN NEs

NE software settings include "Internal Port Connections", which designate the
intended physical fiber connections between cards. Among other uses, these port
connection listings are used by system software to verify that fibers are connected to
the proper ports in order to meet laser safety requirements.
Ensure that all internal Port Connections are configured in ONN NEs.
 for all OTSC-1, PRC-x, O02CSP-2 used in OMS protection or OTS protection,
amplifier (LAx), and filter cards (Fx),
 for O09CC-x, F04MCR96-1, F09MCR96-1, F09MDR96-1, F20MDR96-x, and
add/drop amplifier cards (LAx) in Colorless-Directionless add/drop structures.
Failure to designate all port connections for these cards means that software cannot
verify proper fiber connections, which results in a potential laser safety hazard.
Therefore, always set all Internal Port Connections as directed in the hiT 7300
Operating Manual (OMN).

Connecting optical amplifiers to the system

The following instructions must be followed when connecting amplifiers to the optical
network systems:
 The EDFA input port should be connected only if the fiber system following the
EDFA output port is closed.
 The fiber system following the EDFA output port must be opened only if the EDFA
input port is disconnected.
WARNING
A cabling mistake during the optical fiber connection to or from an amplifier
card can result in light being emitted from an open port at hazardous power
levels, thus resulting in bodily injury.

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F80MDI-1/F80DCI-1 card optical connections

This section lists some of the risks and necessary measures to properly handle an
F80MDI-1 and an F80DCI-1 card. The complete details on how to replace an
F80MDI-1 or an F80DCI-1 card are explained in the corresponding chapter in the
Troubleshooting Manual (TSMN).
Always keep in mind the following rules when replacing/installing an F80MDI-1 or an
F80DCI-1 card:
1. Before disconnecting any of the F80MDI-1/F80DCI-1 card’s optical fibers, ensure
that the optical power at all connectors is below 18 dBm. This is done by
disabling the pump lasers on the preamplifier card connected to the F80MDI-
1/F80DCI-1. In order to do that, open the Element Manager (EM) Card
Configuration window of the preamplifier and uncheck the Pump Lasers Enabled
checkbox.
2. Make sure to note down which fiber belongs to which port before disconnecting
them, if necessary use labels to mark the fibers. It is extremely important that
each fiber is re-connected to its corresponding port in the same specific
sequence.
3. The cables have to be re-connected to/from the F80MDI-1/F80DCI-1 card in the
specific sequence as explained in the corresponding chapter in the
Troubleshooting Manual (TSMN).
4. Only re-enable the preamplifier card’s pump laser after completing the F80MDI-
1/F80DCI-1 card replacement.
WARNING
A cabling mistake during the optical fiber connection to an F80MDI-1/F80DCI-1
card can result in light being emitted from an open port at hazardous power
levels, thus resulting in body injury.

F40-1, F40V-1 and F48MDP multiplexer card connections

During the removal of F40-1, F40V-1 and F48MDP multiplexer cards make sure that
you remove the input connections from the transponders before the output multiplex
connection.
During card installation the connections should be made in the reverse order.
WARNING
A cabling mistake during the optical fiber connection to an F40-1, F40V-1, or
F48MDP card can result in light being emitted from an open port at hazardous
power levels, thus resulting in body injury.

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LIFB-1 card and APSD

An unpowered LIFB-1 card can still emit laser light at its OUT port. During such a
condition, APSD will not be invoked to shut down the booster in the opposite
transmission direction.
Therefore, to ensure laser safety, only amplifiers with an error-condition output power
less than 21.3 dBm are allowed in an Optical Transmission Section Protection that
contains LIFB-1 card(s). Coriant TransNet enforces this requirement.
In case of a planned long-term power down of a LIFB-1 card, you must take the
whole Optical Transmission Section out of operation. To do so, disconnect the fiber
connected to the OUT port of the LIFB-1 card. APSD will then be triggered, causing a
laser shutdown of the booster at the other end of the Optical Transmission Section.

WARNING
If APSD functionality is compromised, laser safety requirements may not be
met and there is a risk of human injury.

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2.3 Electrical Safety

2.3.1 Electrical fuses/circuit breakers
For shelves mounted in racks, the fuses/circuit breakers are located in a fuse
panel/breaker panel in the rack or in an equivalent device. The maximum electrical
current value for the fuses/circuit breakers used for each rack mountable unit is given
in the Installation and Test Manual.
The following rack mountable devices are directly powered from the fuse
panel/breaker panel:
 For each standard shelf two fuses/circuit breakers are used for the working power
supply and two fuses/circuit breakers are used for the protection power supply.
 For each flatpack shelf with Direct Current (DC) power supply, one fuse/circuit
breaker is used for the working power supply and one fuse/circuit breaker is used
for the protection power supply.
 For each OTS-4000 shelf one fuse is used for the working power supply and one
fuse is used for the protection power supply.
 For each MPBC RMH-SR shelf one fuse/circuit breaker is used for the working
power supply and one fuse/circuit breaker is used for the protection power supply.
 For each REM-ESS server one fuse/circuit breaker only is used for power supply.
 For each MPBC 1RU-R unit one fuse/circuit breaker is used for the working power
supply and one fuse/circuit breaker is used for the protection power supply.

Flatpack shelves can also receive 110/240 V AC power supply through the CPFLAC-
1 power supply unit. For each flatpack shelf, with AC power supply, one socket is
used for the working power supply and one socket is used for the protection power
supply.

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2.3.2 Protection against high contact voltages

When handling the power supply or working on it, observe the safety measures
described in the standards EN 50110-1 and EN 50110-2 (operation of electrical
systems).

2.3.3 Protection against over-voltage on the 48 V/60 V Power

supply input
A protection against excessive voltage is built in on the 48 V/60 V power supply input.
When connecting other vendor’s equipment to the hiT 7300 interfaces, the
equipment may be operated only at a 48 V/60 V DC battery-based supply voltage,
grounded at its positive pole and corresponding to European Telecommunications
Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 132-2 and EN 60950-1. To issues related observe
the protective grounding measures.
The shelf interfaces for alarms and Telemetry Interface (TIF) have an external power
supply. The maximum allowable voltage must correspond to the Safety Extra-Low
Voltage (SELV) limits (60 V DC) or to the 48 V/60 V DC battery-based supply voltage
according to ETSI EN 300 132-2.

2.3.4 Insulation and insulation materials

The insulation and insulation materials used comply with EN 60950-1/UL 60950-1.

2.3.5 Earthing or grounding and potential balancing

When running a combination of different types of communications equipment, it is
important to establish proper grounding and potential balancing between them.
After mounting the systems into the rack, and before attaching the connecting cables
and commissioning, ground connections and potential balancing connections in
accordance with EN 50310 and European Telecommunications Standard (ETS)
300253 must be checked.
The grounding must be effective whenever external cables are connected to the
equipment.
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2.3.6 Handling cards containing electrostatically sensitive

components
Cards displaying the Electrostatically Sensitive Device (ESD) symbol are fitted with
electrostatically sensitive components. They should be handled according to the
safety measures.

Earthing or grounding and potential balancing

The grounding must be effective whenever external cables are
connected to the equipment.

Electrostatically Sensitive Device

(ESD) Symbol

Cards displaying the Electrostatically Sensitive Device (ESD)

symbol are fitted with electrostatically sensitive components. They
should be handled according to the safety measures.

Fig. 14 Earthing or grounding and potential balancing

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To prevent damaging the equipment, observe the following rules:

 A grounded wrist strap must be worn while handling the equipment. The grounding
wrist strap must be connected to the EBP port. Do not remove the front cover,
without wearing a grounded wrist strap.
 A grounded wrist strap must always be worn when packing, unpacking, touching,
pulling, or inserting cards displaying the ESD symbol (see Figure 3). The grounded
wrist strap must be connected to the EBP port. This will ensure that the cards are
not damaged.
 Each shelf has its own grounding socket (the grounding sockets are used in ANSI
systems only, in ETSI systems the shelf is grounded as soon as it is mounted).
 Every printed circuit board has a grounding outer edge, which is connected to the
ground terminal of the card. Touch the board on its grounding outer edge only.
 Avoid touching any device terminals, contacts of the connector strip or printed
conductors even if you are properly grounded.
 When pulling and inserting cards, use the integral plug and pull aids (plastic or
metal levers).
 The European Standards EN 100015-1 to 4 contain instructions on how to handle
electrostatically sensitive devices properly.
 If the card is only held by its plug and pull aids, it may not be transported in a
horizontal position (danger of breakage).
 Cards outside the shelf must be placed on an anti-static mat connected to the
common grounding point in the rack.
 Make sure that all test equipment is grounded. If non-grounded test equipment is
used, briefly ground (discharge) the test probe before taking measurements on
components and cards.

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2.3.7 Handling batteries

Some equipment may contain accumulators or batteries with different technologies
(e.g. Lithium batteries or others).
Observe the following international standards, where applicable:
 IEC 60130-17 (device interconnections)
 IEC 61429 (recycling symbol)
 IEC 61438 (safety and health hazards)
 IEC 60086-4 (handling lithium batteries).
Accumulators or batteries integrated in the device should be replaced by the
equipment manufacturer, only. If replacement is necessary, do not remove the
accumulator or the battery from the device, but send the complete device/card or the
removable battery pack.
In order to prevent loss of data, the battery should only be replaced by the equipment
manufacturer. To do this, remove the CCEP-1/CCMP-1 card and return it in suitable
packaging (ESD protection) to the manufacturer.
The lithium battery on the CCEP-1/CCMP-1 card may only be replaced by an
identical type or by one which is recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
The CCEP-1/CCMP-1 cards contain a lithium battery. There is a risk of
explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly!

Handling batteries
Accumulators or batteries integrated in the device should be
replaced by the equipment manufacturer, only.
If replacement is necessary, do not remove the accumulator or
the battery from the device, but send the complete device/card
or the removable battery pack.

Location of Lithium Battery at the CCEP

Fig. 15 Handling batteries

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2.4 Components with high operating temperature and

fire protection
2.4.1 Components with high operating temperatures
WARNING
Specific equipment components can have elevated temperatures. These parts
may become accessible if the shelf front cover is removed or when cards are
removed from the shelf. Do not touch these components as this will result in
personal injury!
On extremely hot surfaces, a label featuring the text "HOT POINT" in red on a white
background is added. It marks the highest injury danger.

2.4.2 Fire protection

Fire protection complies with EN 60950-1/UL 60950-1.

Components with high operating temperature

Specific equipment components can have elevated
temperatures. These parts may become accessible if the shelf
front cover is removed or when cards are removed from the
shelf.

Warning label
for components with
high operating temperatures

Warning label for components

with extremely high
operating temperatures

Do not touch these components as this will result in personal

injury!

Fig. 16 Components with high operating temperature

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2.5 Handling the shelf

2.5.1 Front cover of the shelf
The optional shelf front cover is used for fiber protection. When attaching the front
cover, ensure that it snaps into place properly.
A grounded wrist strap must be worn while handling the equipment. The grounded
wrist strap must be connected to the Earth Bonding Point (EBP) port. Do not remove
the front cover without wearing a grounded wrist strap.
Components with high operating temperatures may become accessible when the
front cover is removed, especially when additional covers have been removed.

2.5.2 hiT 7300 laser cards labeling

Laser-equipped cards have the following labels on the front and side.

hiT 7300 laser cards labelling

Laser-equipped cards have the following labels
- on the front and
- on the side.

Card front label (example)

Card side label

Do not touch these components as this will result in personal

injury!

Fig. 17 hiT 7300 laser cards labeling

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2.5.3 Equipment cooling

WARNING
Fan units have rotating parts.

Always provide adequate air cooling. A populated shelf must not be operated without
the fan unit for more than 2 minutes.
The standard of "Telcordia Technologies Generic Requirements GR-63-CORE Issue
2, April 2002, (objective O4-14 [78])" defines limit values for heat dissipation. As hiT
7300 operation may significantly exceed heat dissipation limit values, it is
recommended to place the equipment in a well-ventilated area. Fully equipped racks
may require air conditioning to ensure proper ventilation.
To ensure adequate airflow into the shelf’s intake area, all slots of the shelf must be
filled with either cards or filler panels (required for the entire input temperature
range).

Air filter replacement spares

For air filter replacement use only original Coriant GmbH spares.
Keep an adequate number of spare air filters at all times in order to ensure that there
is an air filter available for emergency replacement.

2.5.4 Information on weight

WARNING
The maximum weight to be lifted by one person is 18 kg.

If you need to lift or install a shelf and it weighs more than 18 kg, do not attempt it
alone.

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Equipment cooling and Information on weight

Always provide adequate air cooling. A populated shelf must not
be operated without the fan unit for more than 2 minutes.

CAUTION!
Fan units have rotating parts.

Keep an adequate number of spare air filters at all times in

order to ensure that there is an air filter available for emergency
replacement.

Shelf warning labels

CAUTION!
The maximum weight to be lifted by one person is 18 kg.

Fig. 18 Equipment cooling and Information on weight

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2.6 Handling cards, FO equipment, and batteries

2.6.1 Handling cards containing electro statically-sensitive
components
Cards displaying the label with ESD symbol are fitted with electro statically-sensitive
components, i.e. you must handle them in accordance with the necessary safety
measures.

To prevent damaging the equipment, observe the following rules:

 Before removing the front cover, always wear a grounding wrist strap.
 A grounding wrist strap must always be worn when packing, unpacking, touching,
pulling, or inserting cards displaying the ESD symbol. This will ensure that the
cards are not damaged.
 Each shelf has its separate grounding socket.
 Every printed circuit board has a grounding outer edge, which is connected to the
ground terminal of the card. Touch the board at its grounding outer edge only.
 Avoid touching any device terminals, contacts of the connector strip or printed
conductors even if you are properly grounded.
 When pulling and inserting cards, use the integral plug and pull aids (plastic or
metal levers).
 Cards located in a screened, closed housing are protected. The European
Standards EN 100015-1 to 4 contains instructions on how to handle
electrostatically-sensitive devices properly. If the card is only held by its plug and
pull aids, it may not be transported in a horizontal position (danger of breakage).
 Cards outside the shelf must be laid on an antistatic mat connected to the common
grounding point in the rack.
 Make sure that all test equipment is grounded. If non-grounded test equipments
are used, briefly ground the test probe before taking measurements on
components and cards (discharging).

TIP
No additional equipment requirements such as special site preparation, restrictions
on air conditioning, relative humidity control, or the choice of static dissipating
materials for furniture or flooring.

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2.6.2 Connector types

To guarantee acceptable system performance, any fibers supplied by the customer
that are connected to hiT 7300 components must be terminated with LC/PC
connectors. Failure to do so may result in unacceptable optical performance.

TIP
For SFP modules use LC/PC connectors without protective caps.

2.6.3 Handling optical fiber connectors and cables

Optical connectors are precision-made components and must be handled
accordingly. To ensure fault-free function, the following points must be observed:
 Network elements may only be connected to fibers which are released for the fiber
span.
 Neither laser safety hazard level 1M nor 1 may be available, if other connections
have been established. In the last resort, class 3B laser power may occur at open
fiber ends.
 The minimum bending radius for optical fibers is 30 mm!
 The lines must not be kinked even for brief periods of time. Avoid applying any
tractive force to the connectors.
 Shock loads should be avoided when working with connectors. Shock loads can
lead to mechanical damage to the faces of the optical connectors and thereby
increase attenuation.
 When making an optical connection, make sure that the individual connection
elements are correctly and securely fastened.
 To handle optical cards, follow the information given in chapter 1.6.1.3 regarding
electrostatically-sensitive components.

2.6.4 Handling broken optical fiber connectors and cables

Follow the correct procedures and take special care when handling damaged fiber
optic lines. Broken optical fibers can be very sharp and can cause injury to eyes or
skin! Small pieces of fiber that are nearly invisible can penetrate the skin or even the
eyes causing enormous damage! Eye injuries might also occur due to light coming
out of broken edges.
Provide good access to optical connectors in the front panel of the cards will make
easier to unplug the damaged optical connections.

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2.6.5 Cleaning the optical connectors

The importance of clean fiber end faces and connectors cannot be overstated
NEVER make any fiber connections without following the instructions below. The use
of dirty connectors will most likely result in irreversible damage to fiber end faces and
connector and unacceptable optical performance. The damaged components must
be replaced. Burnt-in dust particles will also burn the end face of another, clean
connector ("optical virus"). The cleaning is especially important while replacing cards.
If the faces of the optical connectors are dirty, it may cause attenuation and
reflections which impair transmission quality severely. With power higher than 10
dBm, the particles may burn and destroy the optical fiber and thus the entire
connector.

Fig. 19 Endface Examples

TIP
If the face of the connector is dirty, follow the procedure described in "Fiber Cleaning
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To minimize this risk, the following steps must be strictly adhered to:
 Always fit optical fiber connectors with protective caps to guard against mechanical
damage and contamination. The protective dust caps should only be removed
immediately prior to installation.
 Before connecting the optical connector, inspect it with a video microscope (e.g.,
Westover Scientific “USB Fiber Back Panel Microscope WOS-FBPP5000”) with a
magnification factor of 400.

2.6.6 Fiber Cleaning Instructions

Two cleaning methods exist: wet cleaning and dry cleaning. General rules are as
follows:
 It is always preferable to clean fiber ends when there is no optical power being
delivered. When no power is present, either method (wet or dry) may be
employed.
 However, in certain situations, it may be necessary to clean fiber ends with optical
power present. This should be attempted only if there is no alternative (i.e., when
shutting off the power would cause a loss of traffic). If the optical power is 15 dBm
or less, either method (wet or dry) may be used. If the optical power is 15 dBm to
18 dBm, only wet cleaning should be performed.
 The optical power present should be read from craft terminal GUIs, as opposed to
measuring with a power meter. Reason: even though the power meter’s fiber
pigtail may be clean, it will be making physical contact with a system fiber that
likely has dust on it. At high power levels, this physical contact will likely cause
fiber damage.

Dry cleaning method:

Dry cleaning can be performed for connectors without optical power and for
connectors with an optical power level up to 15 dBm. Use the CLETOP Cleaning
Sticks, Type 1.25 mm (NTT-ME, Alcoa Fujikura) strictly adhering to the following
rules:
 Do not use cleaning sticks from other manufacturers (risk of connector damage).
 Remove the cleaning stick from the package only immediately before use.
 Use the cleaning stick only once.
 Insert the stick into the fiber adapter and press it gently to the connector face.
 Avoid pressing too hard on the cleaning stick as this may cause the cotton
covering to fray.
 Clean by turning the stick slowly. Do not turn more than five times; otherwise, it is
possible that the cotton covering will be damaged.

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Wet cleaning method:

 Wet cleaning can be performed for fiber without optical power and for fiber with an
optical power level up to 18 dBm. Use the Westover Scientific CleanBlast system
(WOSFCL- P1100) and cleaning fluid FCLP-SOL1 according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

CLETOP Cleaning Sticks

Cleaning fluid FCLP-SOL1

P1100 CleanBlast

Fig. 20 Tools for dry and wet cleaning

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2.7 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE)
All waste electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities. The label shown below is applied to all such
devices.
The correct disposal and separate collection of waste equipment will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. It is a
precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of such equipment, please contact
Coriant GmbH. The above statements are fully valid only for equipment installed in
the countries of the European Union and is covered by the directive 2002/96/EC.
Countries outside the European Union may have other regulations regarding the
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

2.8 Emergency shutdown procedure

If smoke or fire is coming from the device, or in other emergency situations, switch off
the device immediately using all relevant circuit breakers/fuses in the fuse panel of
the rack. If possible, switch off the protection power supply first and then the working
power supply.

WARNING
An emergency shutdown can disconnect important communication lines.
Shutdown the device only if it is inevitable. Otherwise perform the normal switch-off
procedure.
After the emergency shutdown, check if the device is powered off verifying the Light
Emitting Diode (LED) display of the device.

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2.9 Normal switching off

To switch off normally:
 Make sure that the device is no longer transmitting any traffic signals or that they
are transmitted via a protection device.
 Save all the relevant logs (i.e., Configuration, Events, Protection, Alarm and
Security logs).
 If necessary, save the diagnostic data.
 If necessary, save the Application Program System (APS) and the Management
Information Base (MIB).
 Save the current Network Element Configuration File (NCF) file.
 Switch off the transponder, amplifier and pump lasers via EM.
 Switch off the device using all relevant circuit breakers/fuses in the fuse panel of
the rack.
 Switch off the protection power supply.
 Switch off the working power supply.
 Check if the device is powered off, using a measuring device or the LED display of
the device (if one is present).

End of procedure.

2.10 Normal Switching on

To switch on normally:
 Switch on the device using the circuit breakers/fuses in the fuse panel of the rack.
 Start the EM operating terminal.
 To complete the system commissioning, refer to NE commissioning manual and
Optical Link Commissioning (OLC) manual.
End of procedure.

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3 PC safety instruction

Fig. 21 PC safty

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3.1 PC safety
 Transport the device only in its original packaging, or equivalent, to protect it from
knocks and jolts.
 During installation and before operating the device, observe any instructions on
environmental conditions in the Operating manual of the device.
 If the device is brought into the installation site from a cold environment,
condensation can form. Before operating the device, wait until it is absolutely dry
and has reached approximately the same temperature as the installation site.
 Ensure that the local line voltage remains within the range of this device. Check
the rated voltage set for this device (see the Operating Manual and type plate of
the device).
 The device has a specially approved power cable and must only be connected to a
grounded wall outlet.
 Ensure that the power socket on the device or the grounded wall outlet is freely
accessible.
 The power switch does not disconnect the device from the line voltage. To
disconnect the line voltage completely, remove the power plug from the grounded
power outlet (see also the Operating Manual of the device).
 Connect the device and the attached peripherals to the same circuit.
 Lay all cables so that nobody can stand on them or trip over them. Refer to the
relevant notes in the Operating Manual when connecting the device.
 No data transmission cable should be connected or disconnected during a
thunderstorm.
 Please ensure that no objects or liquids can get into the interior of the device
(electrical shock, short circuit).
 In emergency cases (e.g., damaged casing, elements or cables, penetration of
liquids or foreign matter), switch off the device immediately, remove the power
connector and contact your sales office or customer service.
 Only qualified technicians may repair the device. Unauthorized repair may
represent a serious hazard to the user (electric shock, fire risk).
 Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC 950/EN60950) is only
ensured if the casing is completely assembled and the rear covers are in place
(electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
 When cleaning the device, observe the relevant notes in the Operating Manual.

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 Before opening the device, first switch it off and then disconnect the power plug.
When opening the device observe the instructions in the associated Operating
Manual or Technical Manual. Install only system expansions that satisfy the
requirements and rules governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and
relationing to telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other
expansions, you may damage the system or violate the safety regulations and
regulations governing RFI suppression. Information on which system expansions
are suitable can be obtained from the customer service or your sales office. The
components (e.g. power supply) marked with a warning sign (e.g. lightning sign)
may only be opened, removed or exchanged by authorized, qualified personnel.
 The warranty is voided if the device is damaged during the installation or
replacement of system expansions.
 You may set only those resolutions and refresh rates specified in the „Technical
data“ section of the monitor description. Otherwise you may damage your monitor.
 Batteries must only be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning
special waste.
 Data cables to peripheral devices must be adequately shielded.

WARNING
Incorrect replacement of the device's battery may lead to a risk of explosion.
The battery may be replaced only with an identical battery or with a type
recommended by the manufacturer.

3.1.1 CE certificate
The PC complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC
„Electromagnetic compatibility“ and 73/23/EEC „Low voltage directive“ with amending
directive 93/67/EEC.

3.1.2 Notes on the laser

The following applies if your PC is equipped with a CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM drive contains an LED (light emitting diode) classified according to IEC
825-1:1993: LASER KLASSE 1.

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