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How to clean connector interfaces
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Agilent DFB Laser Source Module User's Guide
Be careful when using pipe cleaners, as the core and the bristles of
the pipe cleaner are hard and can damage the interface.
Do not use pipe cleaners on optical head adapters, as the hard core
of normal pipe cleaners can damage the bottom of an adapter.
Preferred Procedure
Use the following procedure on most occasions.
Clean the interface by pushing and pulling a new, dry pipe
1
cleaner into the opening. Rotate the pipe cleaner slowly as
you do this.
Then clean the interface by rubbing a new, dry cotton swab
2
over the surface using a small circular movement.
Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air.
3
Procedure for Stubborn Dirt
Use this procedure when there is greasy dirt on the interface:
Moisten a new pipe cleaner with isopropyl alcohol.
1
Clean the interface by pushing and pulling the pipe cleaner
2
into the opening. Rotate the pipe cleaner slowly as you do
this.
Moisten a new cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol.
3
Clean the interface by rubbing the cotton swab over the
4
surface using a small circular movement.
Using a new, dry pipe cleaner, and a new, dry cotton swab
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remove the alcohol, any dissolved sediment and dust.
Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air.
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