Cleaning The Uca Bulkheads - JDS Uniphase TB9 Series User Manual

Cleaning the UCA Bulkheads

Cleaning Procedure:
The TB9's are manufactured with protective covers to shield users from the potentially
harmful signal that could be emitted from the optical ports. The covers are designed to
provide sufficient clearance for maintenance, cleaning, and for changing or replacing
adapters. Before cleaning it is recommended that all jumpers be disconnected, as the TB9
can transmit signal even when the power is turned off. To avoid injury, do not reconnect
jumpers until all ports have been cleaned.
1. Remove the two adapter mounting screws with the No. 0 Phillips screwdriver (see
Figure 4). Removing the adapter will expose the internal connector that is fastened to
the base plate. The internal connectors are mounted at the factory and should not
have to be adjusted under normal operating conditions.
2. Apply alcohol to a small area of a lint-free towel and gently rub the connector end to
clean. Do not to apply excessive pressure while rubbing, to avoid scratching and pitting.
Discard tissues after a single use to avoid contamination.
3. Gently wipe flat surface of the base plate to ensure a clear mating surface during re-
assembly.
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Figure 3: Typical Mating Sleeve
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