Total Access 300 GigE SFU ONT with RF Overlay Installation and Maintenance Guide
The ODN interface within the ONT at the customer premises consists of the elements depicted
in Figure 25.
Cleaning and Inspection of Components
Because the physical size of the transmission core of the optical fiber is typically only 9
microns in size, debris such as a single particle of dust or smoke or strand of hair can impair
the path enough to cause transmission problems. This section provides information and
procedures for the following:
• "Cleaning Suggestions" on page 44
• "Cleaning the Connectors" on page 45
• "Cleaning the Bulkhead" on page 45
Cleaning Suggestions
Following is a list of suggestions for cleaning connectors, ferrules, and bulkheads:
• Always maintain dust caps and dust plugs installed when connectors or adapters are not
• Avoid allowing unmated connectors to touch surrounding unrelated surfaces and do not
• Use a fiberscope or videoscope to verify proper cleaning of connectors prior to mating
• Use an appropriate quality fabric type cleaner and pure alcohol (reagent grade, 99.5%
• Use microporous fabric spiral wrapped cleaning tips to clean bulkhead ferrules.
• Do not use compressed air to clean optical bulkheads.
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mated. Store spare dust caps in a zip‐lock bag when not in use.
touch a connector or bulkhead ferrule for any reason other than while performing the
cleaning process.
connecting components together.
pure) when cleaning the endface of connectors. The alcohol can be applied with either
laboratory grade lint‐free tissues or with pre‐moistened optical grade wipes.
Figure 25. ONT Fiber Connection
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