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The Connector Adapter
The meter has an SC connector adapter that you can remove to
clean the fiber endface in the port (Figure 5).
How to Clean Connectors and Adapters
Always clean and do an inspection on fiber connectors before
you make connections. Use fiber optic solvent and optical-grade
wipers or swabs to clean connectors. You can purchase these
supplies from Fluke Networks.
How to Clean the Connector on the Meter
Turn off the meter.
1
Remove the connector adapter to get access to the ferrule
2
(see Figure 5).
Touch the tip of an optical-grade solvent pen or swab
3
soaked in solvent to a dry, optical-grade wiper.
Touch a new, dry swab to the solvent on the wiper.
4
Twist the swab around against the fiber endface 3 to 5
5
times, then twist a dry swab around against the fiber
endface 3 to 5 times.
The Connector Adapter
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