Ikegami HDK-55 Operation Manual page 123

■ SMPTE type Connectors
The following explains how to clean Ferrules using a SMPTE type (Lemo 3K series or compatible product) fiber cable plug (female)
as an example.
CAUTION:
When removing the alignment sleeve, be sure to use a dedicated optical contact extractor (DCC.91.312.5LA). Also use the end of the
extractor that has an inner thread.
1
Prepare a dedicated extractor and place the extractor in a position parallel to the connector.
2
Remove the cap of section A (with a thread).
3
Insert the extractor into the alignment sleeve
and turn the extractor clockwise 8 to 10 turns
until it stops. When it stops, pull the extractor out
straight.
Leave the alignment sleeve attached to the extractor.
4
Wipe the Ferrule with a cotton swab dampened
with alcohol.
CAUTION:
- When you wipe the Ferrule, move the cotton swab
straight in a way in which you brush the dust off the
Ferrule. Do not wipe back and forth or in a circle.
Doing so may spread the dirt instead of removing it.
- Do not carelessly blow your breath on the Ferrule.
5
After wiping the Ferrule with alcohol, wipe the Ferrule with a dry cotton swab.
6
Make sure that the dirt is removed.
Use a loupe to examine the Ferrule.
7
Wipe the electrical contact and alignment sleeve in the same way.
Section A
Thread
Ferrule
Alignment sleeve
Alignment sleeve
Good example
Cross section
of Ferrule
HDK-55 1206 VER1 (U)
6.4 Cleaning Camera Connectors
Extractor
②
Remove the cap
Extractor
③
Insert the extractor into the
alignment sleeve, turn, and pull out.
Ferrule
④
Wipe with a cotton swab dampened
with alcohol.
Bad example
Cross section
of Ferrule
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