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CleanBlastPRO™
Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System
User Guide
22147176 Rev. 105, Standard
November 2020

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  • Page 1   CleanBlastPRO™ Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System User Guide 22147176 Rev. 105, Standard November 2020...
  • Page 2 Warranty VIAVI warrants this equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) calendar year from the date of purchase. Any mishandling or unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. For additional warranty terms and conditions, see www.viavisolutions.com/terms.
  • Page 3 Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires article suppliers to provide information if a listed Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a certain threshold. For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Policies &...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Performing a regular cleaning cycle ..................... 3-3 Performing an extended cleaning cycle ..................3-3 Maintenance ..........................4-1 Setting up the CleanBlastPRO with a check valve and pressure tank..........4-2 Replacing air filters ..........................4-3 Replacing the fine and coarse air filters..................4-3 Replacing the air filter on the CleanBlastPRO Auto Refill Kit ............
  • Page 5 Draining the solvent ........................... 4-7 Preparing the CleanBlastPRO for transportation/shipping ..............4-9 Accessing system settings and information..................4-10 Updating the CleanBlastPRO firmware..................... 4-11 Generating the firmware file...................... 4-11 Updating the firmware....................... 4-12 Exporting the log file......................... 4-13 Appendix A CleanBlastPRO menu summary ..................A-1 Menu icons ............................
  • Page 6   About this guide This guide provides information about the CleanBlastPRO™ Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System. Revision history Revision Date Details November 2020 • Updated front matter content: • Added patent information • Replaced China RoHS materials declaration • Updated the following sections: •...

  • Page 7: Cleanblastpro™ Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System

    Simplex and MPO fiber connectors. Also, the CleanBlastPRO supports a comprehensive selection of precision cleaning tips for most fiber connector types, with both male (patch cord) and female (bulkhead) connectors, including SC, LC, FC, ST, E2000, MPO, MPX, MT, and SMA.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    CleanBlastPRO™ Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System Key features Key features • Supports use of the following cleaning solutions: ▪ 3M™ Novec™ 72DA, a superior, nonflammable, highly cost effective cleaning solvent for fiber end faces ▪ CleanBlast Solvent from MicroCare® Corporation, which is identical to the Novec 72DA solvent •...

  • Page 9: Ordering Information

    FCLP-EC-01) 1. CleanBlastPRO is rated for use with 3M Novec 72DA Engineered Fluid. Use only Novec 72DA solvent from 3M or CleanBlast solvent from MicroCare Corporation (identical formulation to Novec 72DA). Warranty will be void if a VIAVI repair center or representative determines that any other solvent has been used and is the cause of operational problems.

  • Page 10: Fclt Series Cleaning Tips

    Turn off the device and disconnect all cables connected to it before moving the device. Technical Assistance Center and Knowledge Base To find the Technical Assistance Center phone number and email in your region for the CleanBlastPRO product or to search the VIAVI Solutions Knowledge Base, visit the VIAVI Solutions Technical & Product Support site at support.viavisolutions.com.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    This section covers the following information: • “CleanBlastPRO features” on page 2-2 • “Work station requirements” on page 2-6 • “Powering the CleanBlastPRO” on page 2-7 • “Connecting or disconnecting an air source” on page 2-8 • “Filling the solvent tank” on page 2-9 •...

  • Page 12: Cleanblastpro Features

    Getting started CleanBlastPRO features CleanBlastPRO features Figure 2-1: CleanBlastPRO - front Figure 2-2: CleanBlastPRO - rear 2 - 2 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...
  • Page 13 “Exporting the log file” on page 4-13 Foot Pedal Input “Foot pedal operation” on page 2-18 Auto-drain Valves “Auto-drain valves” on page 4-6 Mounting Holes “Mounting the CleanBlastPRO on a cart or dolly” on page 2-6 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 2 - 3...

  • Page 14: Indicators And Menu Navigation

    A-1. Dial • Rotate to scroll the CleanBlastPRO menu displayed on the LCD screen or to highlight a setting to be selected. • Click (press and release quickly) to select a menu option or setting. • Press and hold down for certain operations.

  • Page 15: Handset Features And Mounting

    “Handset operation” on page 2-17. Figure 2-5: CleanBlastPRO handset features For mounting the handset, VIAVI recommends using the DF Digitalfoto Adjustable Articulating Camera Clamp. Figure 2-6: Mounted handset CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 2 - 5...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Cleanblastpro On A Cart Or Dolly

    Mounting the CleanBlastPRO on a cart or dolly The underside of the CleanBlastPRO features six threaded (M4X0.7-6H) mounting holes for securing the device to a cart or dolly if required. VIAVI recommends using a cart or dolly similar to the SafTcart™ MC-61H Running Gear/Boxcart.

  • Page 17: Powering The Cleanblastpro

    At the rear of the device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-2), do the following: Connect the power adapter provided with the CleanBlastPRO to the power input and then to the power source. Press and hold the power button for two (2) seconds.

  • Page 18: Connecting Or Disconnecting An Air Source

    Insert the connector straight into the air input of the CleanBlastPRO, and then secure it. If the CleanBlastPRO is powered on and the air source is properly connected to the device, the Ready LED lights and the VIAVI menu appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 19: Filling The Solvent Tank

    Important: • CleanBlastPRO is rated for use with 3M Novec 72DA Engineered Fluid. Use only Novec 72DA solvent from 3M or CleanBlast solvent from MicroCare Corporation (identical formulation to Novec 72DA). Warranty will be void if a VIAVI repair center or representative determines that any other solvent has been used and is the cause of operational problems..
  • Page 20 Filling the solvent tank Step 3 At the front of the CleanBlastPRO, rotate the refill port cover counterclockwise. Depressurization of the CleanBlastPRO begins immediately. Observe the message and count- down timer that appear on the LCD screen and wait for depressurization to complete.
  • Page 21 Invert the bottle of solvent upside down and hold it above the refill port so that the solvent drains into the tank. Note: Do not press or click the dial on the CleanBlastPRO during the manual refill operation. Important: Ensure that the fill connector remains steady while in use. Bumping or jostling the connector during refill can cause solvent to leak from the fittings.

  • Page 22: Performing An Auto Refill

    For more information, see “Replacing the air filter on the CleanBlastPRO Auto Refill Kit” on page 4-5. Step 3 At the front of the CleanBlastPRO, rotate the refill power cover counterclockwise. 2 - 12 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...
  • Page 23 Getting started Filling the solvent tank Depressurization of the CleanBlastPRO begins immediately. Observe the message and count- down timer that appear on the LCD screen and wait for depressurization to complete. Step 4 Ensure that depressurization is completed. The following message appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 24 ▪ Click the dial to manually stop the auto fill. Observe the message that appears on the LCD screen. Note: If the solvent runs out before the tank is full, auto fill will automatically stop. Observe the message that appears on the LCD screen. 2 - 14 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 25: Configuring Custom Cleaning Profiles

    Step 10 Click the dial to return to the previous menu, and then disconnect the fill connector from the handset nozzle. Step 11 Disconnect the fill connector from the CleanBlastPRO by pressing the top and bottom levers on the connector, and then gently pulling it back.
  • Page 26 On the Select Profile menu, scroll to a custom profile option (CUSTOM1 to CUSTOM5), and then Step 2 press and hold the dial to access the Edit: CUSTOM menu for the profile. Note: An underline denotes the profile that the CleanBlastPRO is using for cleaning sessions. Step 3 Do the following: On the Edit: CUSTOM menu, scroll to and click a parameter.

  • Page 27: Handset Operation

    Step 2 Select a handset configuration option to access the menu for that option. Step 3 Select a setting. Step 4 Click to return to the previous menu. — End — CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 2 - 17...

  • Page 28: Foot Pedal Operation

    “Ordering information” on page 1-3) or a Casio® keyboard foot pedal. Step 1 Ensure that the foot-pedal connector is within easy reach of the CleanBlastPRO. Step 2 Connect the foot pedal to the foot-pedal input at the rear of the device (see...

  • Page 29: Fiber Cleaning

      3 Fiber cleaning • “Before you begin cleaning” on page 3-2 • “Priming the handset” on page 3-2 • “Performing a cleaning cycle” on page 3-3 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 3 - 1...

  • Page 30: Before You Begin Cleaning

    “Priming the handset” on page 3-2 Priming the handset Prime the CleanBlastPRO handset to ensure that there is no air in the fluid line and to remove contaminants from the nozzle and cleaning tip. Priming applies a regular cleaning cycle followed by an extended discharge of solvent and then a longer drying and vacuuming cycle.

  • Page 31: Performing A Cleaning Cycle

    Performing a cleaning cycle Performing a cleaning cycle The CleanBlastPRO can perform either regular or extended cleaning of fiber end faces. In a regular cleaning cycle, the settings defined in the active cleaning profile (e.g., Simplex, MPO, or CUSTOM) ensure that an optimal series of precision air, solvent, and vacuum steps is applied.
  • Page 32 Fiber cleaning This page intentionally left blank. 3 - 4 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

      4 Maintenance • “Setting up the CleanBlastPRO with a check valve and pressure tank” on page 4-2 • “Replacing air filters” on page 4-3 • “Auto-drain valves” on page 4-6 • “Draining the solvent” on page 4-7 • “Preparing the CleanBlastPRO for transportation/shipping” on page 4-9 •...

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Cleanblastpro With A Check Valve And Pressure Tank

    Figure 4-2: CleanBlastPRO, check valve, and pressure tank - rear view of setup Note: The air filter canisters of the CleanBlastPRO can act as a small volume air tank. Using a check valve before the air input to the CleanBlastPRO exactly as shown in...

  • Page 35: Replacing Air Filters

    Maintenance Replacing air filters Replacing air filters The CleanBlastPRO features replaceable air filters to ensure that contaminants do not enter the system during either use of the device or refilling of the solvent take: • Fine air filter (FCLP-FA-F3) and coarse air filter (FCLP-FA-F2) contained in canisters located at the rear of the device.
  • Page 36 Replacing air filters Step 1 Position the CleanBlastPRO so that the overhang at the rear of the device extends past the edge of the work surface and all four pads on the bottom of the device are fully on the work surface.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Air Filter On The Cleanblastpro Auto Refill Kit

    Maintenance Replacing air filters Replacing the air filter on the CleanBlastPRO Auto Refill Kit Step 1 Ensure that you have the correct replacement air filter (FCLP-FA-F1) on hand. Step 2 Using a 1.5-mm hex screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that secure the stopper to the cap, and then slide the stopper off the tube.

  • Page 38: Auto-Drain Valves

    Compressed air causes moisture in the air to precipitate out into water. It is very common in high humidity environments for a large amount of water to accumulate inside the air filter canisters. To prevent water from entering into the CleanBlastPRO, each filter canister is equipped with an auto-drain valve so that the water will automatically drain out.

  • Page 39: Draining The Solvent

    CAUTION Never reuse solvent drained from the CleanBlastPRO. Reusing drained solvent can introduce dust and other contaminants from the air into the CleanBlastPRO. Ensure that drained solvent is immediately discarded in accordance with regional regulations for the safe disposal of such fluids.
  • Page 40 ▪ Allow draining to continue until the tank is empty. Observe the message that appears on the LCD screen. Note: You can leave the CleanBlastPRO unattended as it drains. ▪ Click the dial to abort the draining process before the tank is emptied. Observe the message that appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 41: Preparing The Cleanblastpro For Transportation/Shipping

    Whenever possible, transport/ship the CleanBlastPRO in its original packaging. Always ensure that the device is securely wrapped and fitted inside the container to prevent damage to any part of the device. Before packing the CleanBlastPRO, do the following to prevent fluid from leaking from the device during transport: Step 1 Power off the CleanBlastPRO, and disconnect it from the air source.

  • Page 42: Accessing System Settings And Information

    ▪ Display Settings to view or modify display settings for the LCD screen. ▪ Handset Settings to view or modify handset configuration settings. ▪ System Info to view CleanBlastPRO system information, such as serial number and firmware version, and access system-task menus, such as Firmware Update.

  • Page 43: Updating The Cleanblastpro Firmware

    Updating the CleanBlastPRO firmware Use the CleanBlastPRO™ Firmware USB Flash Drive Creator to generate and save the firmware file to a USB-C flash drive. After the file is generated, connect the flash drive to the CleanBlastPRO and update the firmware.

  • Page 44: Updating The Firmware

    Do not remove the USB stick from the port while the firmware update is in progress and the Busy LED is on. Remove the USB stick only after the CleanBlastPRO has fully restarted and the VIAVI menu appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 45: Exporting The Log File

    Perform this procedure only when directed by VIAVI Customer Support. • Use only a FAT-32 formatted USB-C flash drive. Step 1 Connect a FAT-32 formatted USB-C flash drive to the USB-C port at the rear of the CleanBlastPRO (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-2).
  • Page 46 Maintenance Exporting the log file This page intentionally left blank. 4 - 14 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...
  • Page 47 “Main Menu” on page A-3 • “Select Profile and Edit:CUSTOM” on page A-3 • “Fluid/Tank Menu” on page A-4 • “Current Warnings” on page A-4 • “System Settings” on page A-5 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 A - 1...

  • Page 48: Appendix A Cleanblastpro Menu Summary

    CleanBlastPRO menu summary Menu icons Icon Action > Scroll/Select Continue  Back  VIAVI Menu Option Profile Active cleaning profile Air Pressure Available air pressure Fluid Level of solvent in tank A - 2 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    C-1. 1. VIAVI recommends setting this cleaning parameter to 100 ms or higher. 2. To ensure that the fluid atomizes correctly, the air must be on when the fluid is on. 3. Specifies the number of times the cleaning parameters for a regular cleaning cycle are repeated.

  • Page 50: Fluid/Tank Menu

    Drain Fluid Perform Drain Fluid operation. See “Draining the solvent” on page 4-7. Current Warnings A warning message displays while the corresponding condition is present on the CleanBlastPRO. Message See... Current Warnings. No warnings or errors to report. — Error. Pressure sensor readings are out of normal range.

  • Page 51: System Settings

    • Firmware version • Filter Age. See “Replacing air filters” on page 4-3. • Firmware Update. See “Setting up the CleanBlastPRO with a check valve and pressure tank” on page 4-2. • Export Log. See “Exporting the log file” on page 4-13.
  • Page 52 Appendix A This page intentionally left blank. A - 6 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 53: Appendix B Specifications

    1. As per ISO8573 Class 5 - Clean Dry Air. (Oil less than 25mg/m**3). 2. CleanBlastPRO will continue to operate when pressure is between 50 to 80 psi; however, cleaning might be impaired. 3. Pressure relief safety mechanism activates when pressure exceeds 150 psi and resets when air-source connection is removed.
  • Page 54 Appendix B This page intentionally left blank. B - 2 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 55: Appendix C Custom Profile Examples

    This section covers the following information: • “Example 1 - Basic Clean” on page C-2 • “Example 2: Basic Clean - Two Cycles” on page C-3 • “Example 3: Blow/Vac Then Clean” on page C-4 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 C - 1...

  • Page 56: Example 1 - Basic Clean

    Air and vacuum on for 2000 msec (2 sec) Configuration Parameter User-defined Value Vacuum Start Time Vacuum On Time 2000 Air Start Time Air On Time 2000 Fluid Start Time Fluid On Time Num Cycles Lockout Time — C - 2 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...

  • Page 57: Example 2: Basic Clean - Two Cycles

    This dwell time can be increased by increasing the start times for each value. Configuration Parameter User-defined Value Vacuum Start Time Vacuum On Time 2000 Air Start Time Air On Time 2000 Fluid Start Time Fluid On Time Num Cycles Lockout Time — CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105 C - 3...

  • Page 58: Example 3: Blow/Vac Then Clean

    200 msec of fluid, air, and vacuum for 2 sec after fluid starts. Configuration Parameter User-defined Value Vacuum Start Time Vacuum On Time 2400 Air Start Time Air On Time 2600 Fluid Start Time Fluid On Time Num Cycles Lockout Time — C - 4 CleanBlastPRO™ User Guide, 22147176 Rev. 105...
  • Page 59   CleanBlastPRO™ Benchtop Fiber End Face Cleaning System User Guide 22147176 Rev. 105, Standard November 2020 English VIAVI Solutions Inc. 6001 America Center Drive, 6th Floor San Jose, CA 95002 North America: (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 ww.viavisolutions.com/contacts All Other Regions:...

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