Cleaning Connectors And Adapters - Fluke DTX Compact OTDR User Manual

DTX Compact OTDR Modules
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Cleaning Connectors and Adapters

Always clean and inspect fiber connectors before making
connections. Use fiber optic solvent and optical-grade wipes
or swabs to clean connectors as follows:
Cleaning Bulkhead Connectors
1 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab soaked
in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber cleaning card.
2 Touch a new, dry swab to the solvent spot on the wipe
or card. Push the swab into the connector, twist it
around 3 to 5 times against the end-face, then remove
and dispose of the swab.
3 Dry the connector with a dry swab by twisting it around
in the connector 3 to 5 times.
4 Inspect connectors with a fiber microscope, such as the
Fluke Networks FiberInspector
before making connections.
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Video Microscope
Cleaning Fiber Adapters
Periodically clean fiber adapters with a swab and fiber optic
solvent. Dry with a dry swab before use.
Cleaning Connector Ends
1 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab soaked
in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber cleaning card.
2 Wipe the connector end-face across the solvent spot,
then back and forth once across the dry area of the
wipe or card.
Some connector styles, such as VF-45, may require a
different cleaning method.
Always cover unused connectors with protective caps. Clean
caps periodically with a swab or wipe and fiber optic solvent.
Note