Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors; Introduction; Figure 28: Ferrule In An Sc Connector Plug - Allied Telesis AT-DMC1000/SC Installation Manual

Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors

Introduction

This appendix contains the following sections:
"Introduction"
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"Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner" on page 60
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"Using a Swab" on page 62
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This appendix describes how to clean fiber-optic connectors.
The fiber-optic connector consists of a fiber-optic plug and its adapter. The
end of the fiber-optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug.
Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor
smudges, or dirt, on the end face of the fiber (completely invisible to the
naked eye) can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the
component or of the entire system. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to
clean all fiber-optic connectors before use.
Figure 28 shows the ferrule in an SC connector.
Figure 28. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug
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Ferrule
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