Select Cleaning Materials; Clean A Connector; Clean A Receptacle - Zhone MXK Hardware Installation Manual

Select cleaning materials

Clean a connector

Clean a receptacle

Materials used for cleaning Zhone Technologies equipment should be high
quality and suitable for the purpose.
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Disconnect the cable end to be cleaned.
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Using inert dusting gas, blow accumulated dust and debris off the
cylindrical and end-face surfaces of the connector.
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Apply optical-grade isopropyl alcohol to a cleaning tissue.
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Gently wipe the tissue over the cylindrical and end face surfaces of the
connector perpendicular to the cable, then fold the cloth and repeat the
operation. Always use a clean tissue. Reusing the same portion of the
tissue may result in recontamination.
•
Dry the connector by blowing it with inert dusting gas for two seconds,
holding the nozzle approximately inch from the end of the connector.
•
Recap or reconnect the connector promptly to avoid contamination.
Check for proper system function.
Optical cleaning kits are available from optical supply sources.
Cleaning a connector
1 Disconnect the cable end to be cleaned.
2
Using inert dusting gas, blow accumulated dust and debris off the
cylindrical and end-face surfaces of the connector.
3 Apply optical-grade isopropyl alcohol to a cleaning tissue.
4
Gently wipe the tissue over the cylindrical and end face surfaces of the
connector perpendicular to the cable, then fold the cloth and repeat the
operation. Always use a clean tissue. Reusing the same portion of the
tissue may result in recontamination.
5 Dry the connector by blowing it with inert dusting gas for two seconds,
holding the nozzle approximately inch from the end of the connector.
6
Recap or reconnect the connector promptly to avoid contamination.
Check for proper system function.
Cleaning a receptacle
Clean the optical ports on modules only if there is evidence of contamination
or reduced performance. To minimize contamination and cleaning, keep all
optical ports securely covered with a connector or a dust cap.
Fiber optic maintenance and optical connections
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