Cleaning Optical Connectors - Agilent Technologies OmniBER 718 SDH User Manual

Cleaning Optical Connectors

Cleaning Optical Connectors
It is recommended that the optical connectors be cleaned at regular intervals using
the following materials:
CA UTI O N
Do not insert any tool or object into the IN or OUT ports of the instrument as damage
to or contamination of the optical fibre may result.
1 Recall Default settings (STORED SETTINGS 0) and remove the power from the
OmniBER 718.
2 Remove the adapters from the IN and OUT ports. Use an 11 mm spanner to
slacken the nut securing the adapter. On re-assembly tighten the nut using a
torque spanner to 1.5 Nm.
3 Using the blow brush with the brush removed blow through the ferrule of the
standard flexible connector and the adapter.
CA UTI O N
If the optical fibre of the fixed connector requires further cleaning this entails
disassembly of the module which should only be carried out by suitably trained
service personnel.
4 Apply some isopropyl alcohol to a piece of the cleaning paper and clean the barrel
of the adapter. Using a new piece of cleaning paper, clean the face of the adapter.
Repeat this operation, using a new piece of cleaning paper each time.
5 Lightly press the adhesive side of the tape provided against the front of the
adapter, then remove it quickly - repeat twice. This removes any particles of
cleaning paper which may be present.
6 Replace the adapters on the flexible connector.
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Description Part Number
Blow Brush 9300-1131
Isopropyl Alcohol 8500-5344
Lens Cleaning Paper 9300-0761
Adhesive Tape Kit 15475-68701
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