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Fiber cleaning
Overview
Purpose
This appendix describes the Alcatel-Lucent recommended method for the cleaning and
inspection of optical connectors using specific tools and materials that have been proven to
be effective in the assembly and testing of optical transmission equipment. It is critical that
connector faces are clean and free from particular contamination to assure proper
performance and reliability of lightwave systems. With the modern high-speed, high-
power, and wider bandwidth optical transmission systems, clean connectors along the
optical path are essential for successful operation.
Contents
This appendix provides information on the following topics:
Equipment requirements and recommendations
Safety instructions
Cleaning/inspecting optical connectors
Objectives
This chapter provides information to perform the following:
1. Properly clean an optical connector
2. Inspect an optical connector for cleanliness
Related information
A course on connector cleaning and the connector inspection process is now offered
through Alcatel-Lucent, Course Code: LMC200H "Understanding Fiber Optic Cleaning,
Inspection and Testing." To learn more about this course, consult your local Alcatel-
Lucent Account Representative.
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