Cleaning And Inspecting Fiber Connectors And Adapters - Fluke OF-500-10 Technical Reference Handbook

OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Technical Reference Handbook
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You may use a PC to move or copy test record
(.tst) files from a memory card, but do not
rename the .tst files. Doing so may result in loss
of data.
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Never remove the memory card while the
memory card's LED is on. Doing so can corrupt
the data on the card.
Cleaning and Inspecting Fiber
Connectors and Adapters
Always clean and inspect fiber connectors before making
connections. Use 99 %-pure isopropyl alcohol and optical-
grade wipes or swabs to clean fiber connectors as follows:
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See Chapters 3 and 6 for instructions on cleaning
the tester's OTDR and loss/length connectors.
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Connector ends: Wipe the end of the ferrule with a
swab or wipe lightly moistened with alcohol. Dry
with a dry swab or wipe.
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Caution
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Bulkhead adapters:
1 Touch the tip of a lint-free foam swab to an
alcohol-soaked cleaning pad.
2 Push the swab into the adapter; twist it around 3
to 5 times against the endface, then remove and
dispose of the swab.
3 Dry the endface with a dry, lint-free swab by
twisting it around in the adapter 3 to 5 times.
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Inspect connectors with a fiber microscope, such as
the Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video Probe
before making connections. See Chapter 5 or the
tester's online help for details.
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Periodically clean fiber adapters with a swab and
alcohol. Dry adapters with a dry swab before use.
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Always cover unused connectors with dust caps or
plugs. Clean dust plugs periodically with a swab or
wipe and alcohol.