Cleaning; Storage; Calibration - Fluke OF-500-10 Technical Reference Handbook

OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Technical Reference Handbook

Cleaning

Clean the display with glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol
and a soft, lint-free cloth. Clean the case with a soft cloth
dampened with water or water and a mild soap.
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To avoid damaging the display or the case, do
not use solvents or abrasive cleansers.

Storage

•
Before storing the tester or an extra battery for an
extended period, charge the battery to between
70 % and 90 % of full charge (2 or 3 LEDs lit on the
battery's gauge). Check the battery every 4 months
and recharge if necessary.
•
Keep a battery attached to the tester during storage.
Removing the battery for long periods shortens the
life of the lithium battery that maintains the clock.
•
See "Environmental and Regulatory Specifications"
on page 11-17 for storage temperatures.
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Caution

Calibration

The tester requires a traceable calibration once a year to
ensure that it meets or exceeds the published accuracy
specifications. Contact an authorized Fluke Networks
Service Center for information on getting your tester
calibrated.
To see when the tester last received a traceable
E
calibration, press Version Info from the HOME
display.