MacArtney OptoLink A-CCP User manual

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
dirty, follow the OptoLink maintenance instructions overleaf
Step 3: Visually align the key way on the CCP connector with the
key pin tip on the receptacle before mating (illustration A)
Do not twist the connector to align it during mating
Step 4: Push to mate the connector (illustration B)
Step 5: Whilst turning the locking sleeve (illustration C)
Note: The connector must be hand tightened
Assembly
OptoLink Handling instructions
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure correct use of your
OptoLink connector and penetrator harnesses.
B
C
A

OptoLink A-CCP, A-FCR, BCR or CCR receptacle
■If the optical lenses are dirty, clean with a dry cotton swab and
isopropyl alcohol
■If the optical lenses are greasy, clean with an isopropyl alcohol
soaked cotton swab followed by 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
Maintenance
Use of Loctite for mounting FCR and BCR
■For locking metallic connectors, the use of Loctite 243 is
recommended
OptoLink Penetrator harnesses
■O-rings must be checked before mounting and will require
replacing if they show signs of damage
■Always grease O-rings with Molykote 111

Type Material Rec. Torque - Nm
5/8’’ - 18 UNF Brass, aluminium 29.0
Stainless steel, titanium 41.0
7/8’’ - 14 UNF Brass, aluminium 60.0
Stainless steel, titanium 80.0
Bulkhead Connectors - Tightening force
Recommended oil for pressure balanced systems
FCR and BCR rated to 600 bar back pressure
■MacArtney recommend DC-200/350 or PMX-200/350
in oil compensated systems

11-2018
For further support and advice, please contact your local
OptoLink distributor or MacArtney (www.macartney.com)