Maintenance; Inspecting The Otdr Ports; Cleaning The Otdr Ports - Fluke DTX Compact OTDR User Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance
Removing the
Follow the maintenance procedures given in the DTX Series
adapter
CableAnalyzer Users Manual.

Inspecting the OTDR Ports

Periodically inspect the OTDR port with a fiber microscope,
such as the Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video
Microscope.

Cleaning the OTDR Ports

To clean the OTDR ports, use a dry, optical-grade wipe.
Figure 13 shows how to remove the OTDR adapter to access
the connector ferrule.
If the port is very dirty, wipe the end of the ferrule with an
optical-grade wipe lightly moistened with fiber optic
solvent. Dry with a dry wipe.
Cleaning the ferrule
(see text for details)
Locking the
adapter in place
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Figure 13. Cleaning the OTDR Ports
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