Connectors Cleaning Procedure; Dry-Cleaning; Cleaning With A Solvent - Cailabs Aroona Star Instruction Manual

2. Connectors cleaning procedure

Under normal conditions of use, AROONA-STAR equipments
require no maintenance, provided that the connectors
were sufficiently clean upon connection. The only possible
maintenance for the user is cleaning the optical connectors.
If an AROONA-STAR channel is not used, we advise that the
protective cap on the connectors be left on in order to avoid
the accumulation of dust on the fiber end, which could lead to
additional losses when operating this channel.
A reliable fiber network must have clean and well-maintained
connectors. Therefore, before inserting a connector, it is
essential that it be clean, without any defects. In the case that
it is not, it is necessary to clean it.
To clean the input and output connectors of a channel, refer to
NOK connector : dust
A. Dry-cleaning
This type of fiber cleaning is particularly efficient when
contaminants are tiny dust particles or solvent residues.
To do the cleaning, use dry air spray. Spray on the connector
end or on the input or output connector jumper of a channel so
that you can clean the connectors within AROONA-STAR.
Certain dry-cleaning systems exist in the form of cartridge
(ReelCleaner/ Cletop), where only few straight back and forth
B. Cleaning with a solvent
The goal of this cleaning method is to remove dust, grease or
hand sebum residue from a connector without scratching or
damaging it.
For patch cord connectors, use an optical cleaning paper/wipe
(generally in polyester and cellulose). Soak a small quantity
of appropriate solvent (isopropyl or isopropanol alcohol) on a
piece of wipe. Then, put the connector end on the moist part of
cleaning wipe.
Gently make a few straight back and forth movements, without
applying too much pressure on the connector nor lifting it up,
from the moist part to the dry part.
Avoid circular movements as the contaminants removed
could fall onto the optical side of the connector. Two or three
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the standard cleaning procedure of a LC/PC connector.
There are two cleaning methods: cleaning with a solvent and
dry cleaning. Combining both methods allows for the removal of
all contaminants on a connector extremity.
Note: If you have an inspection device (microscope or inspection
probe), make sure that there isn't any remaining solvent residue
or contaminants at the end of the optical connector and that
the connector is neither scratched nor damaged. The quality
of the connector must comply with standard IEC 61300-3-35.
NOK connector : sebum
movements with the connector on the cleaning wipe are enough
to remove dirt.
For AROONA-STAR and connectors, some dry-cleaning
systems exist (i.e. CleanConnect), which allow you to put the
tool inside the connector jumper on the frontside of the rack
and then perform an optimal cleaning of it.
movements are sufficient. Do not place the connector on the
same place on the wipe.
For AROONA-STAR connectors (channels input/ output), we
advise you to use an appropriate non-fluffy cotton bud for
optical cleaning. With or without a solvent, you must carefully
work your way into the connector. Gently make a few rotations
with the cotton bud so that contaminants are removed at the
extremity of the connector.
NB: If you have an inspection tool (microscope or inspection
probe), check the connector extremity to make sure there is
no residue left on it and that the connector is not scratched
or damaged.
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