Fiber Luminaire Compatibility
Fiber Types:
The CLS-2 is designed for side peripheral or end emitting fiber with a numeric aperture(NA) of .5 or greater. Lower numeric aperture fiber will work with less efficiency.
The composition of the fiber can be solid or stranded, glass or plastic. At the focal point,there is virtually no ultraviolet light or heat. The end of the fiber will not degrade overtime as with other systems.
Fiber Sizes:
The CLS-2 is most efficient for fiber of 0.38” to 0.50” dia. Small diameter fiber can beused with some loss of efficiency.
Mounting Fiber:
The CLS-2 is equipped with a ¾” NPT, female threaded nose fitting. The common wayto attach the CLS-2 is using a compression type of electrical fitting. These fittings arecommercially available from several sources including Heyco, Kleinhuis, Sealcon andSkintop.
For a weatherproof installation, use sealing tape on the threads before threading into thenose and tighten the compression nut to the manufacturers suggested torque.
After installation of the compression fitting, insert the fiber into the fitting so that the fiberend is flush with the focal plane. Do not force the fiber past the focal plane. For fibersthat are less than 0.56” dia (14.2mm) use an outer jacket to prevent the fiber frompassing through the nosepiece aperture.