Cleaning The Loss/Length Connectors; Cleaning The Output Connector; Cleaning The Input Connector - Fluke OF-500-10 Technical Reference Handbook

Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors

Always clean and inspect fiber connectors before making
connections. Use 99 %-pure isopropyl alcohol and optical-
grade wipes or swabs to clean the connectors as follows:

Cleaning the OUTPUT Connector

1 Touch the tip of a 2.5 mm lint-free foam swab in
alcohol; then touch the 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 swab by twisting it around
in the adapter 3 to 5 times.
4 Inspect the connector regularly with a fiber
microscope, such as the Fluke Networks
FiberInspector Video Microscope.
Using the Loss/Length Option
Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors

Cleaning the INPUT Connector

Typically, the input connector requires cleaning
only if it has been touched.
1 Remove the connector adapter to expose the
photodiode lens (see Figure 6-2).
2 Use the method described in steps 1 and 2 under
"Cleaning the Output Connector" to dampen a swab
with alcohol.
3 Twist the damp swab around against the lens 3 to 5
times; then twist a dry swab around against the lens 3
to 5 times.
Note
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6-5