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Maintenance
Inspection
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Equipment Required
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Inspect the outside of the instrument for damage, wear, and missing parts, using
Table 22 as a guide. Immediately repair defects that could cause personal injury
or lead to further damage to the instrument.
Table 22: Inspection check list
Item
Inspect for
Cabinet, cabinet feet,
Cracks, scratches, deformations,
front panel, and cover
damaged hardware
Front-panel knobs
Missing, damaged, or loose
knobs
Connectors
Broken shells, cracked insulation,
and deformed contacts. Dirt in
connectors
Accessories
Missing items or parts of items,
bent pins, broken or frayed
cables, and damaged connectors
To prolong the life of the optical connectors on your instrument, observe the
following handling and cleaning instructions.
Small dust particles and oils can easily contaminate optical connectors and
reduce or block the signal. Take care to preserve the integrity of your connectors
by keeping them free of contamination.
CAUTION. To prevent loss of optical power or damage to the optical connectors,
keep the connectors clean at all times.
To reduce the need for cleaning, always keep the connectors covered with
protective caps when not in use.
Use only high-quality cleaning supplies that are nonabrasive and leave no
residue.
Use the following items to clean the optical connectors:
H Cleaner tape dispenser (standard accessory included with the transmitter)
H Canned compressed gas (Do not use compressed air from an in-house
facility, as oil in the system may contaminate the connector.)
Repair action
Repair or replace defective
module
Repair or replace missing or
defective knobs
Repair or replace defective
connectors. Clear or blow out
dirt. See Cleaning Optical Con-
nectors
Repair or replace damaged or
missing items, frayed cables, and
defective modules
OI1125 E/O Transmitter Instruction Manual
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