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Preserving Connectors
Listed below are some hints on how to keep your connectors in the best possible condition.
Making
Before you make any connection you must ensure that all cables and
connectors are clean. If they are dirty, use the appropriate cleaning procedure.
Connections
When inserting the ferrule of a patchcord into a connector or an adapter, make
sure that the ber end does not touch the outside of the mating connector or
adapter. Otherwise you will rub the ber end against an unsuitable surface,
producing scratches and dirt deposits on the surface of your ber.
Be careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press the bottom of the
Dust Caps and
cap onto the ber as any dust in the cap can scratch or dirty your ber surface.
Shutter Caps
When you have nished cleaning, put the dust cap back on, or close the
shutter cap if the equipment is not going to be used immediately.
Keep the caps on the equipment always when it is not in use.
All of Hewlett-Packard's lightwave instruments and accessories are shipped
with either laser shutter caps or dust caps. If you need additional or
replacement dust caps, contact your Hewlett-Packard sales oce.
Where it is possible, do not use immersion oil or other index matching
Immersion Oil
compounds with your device. They are liable to impair and dirty the surface of
and Other Index
the device. In addition, the characteristics of your device can be changed and
Matching
your measurement results a ected.
Compounds
Cleaning Instrument Housings
Use a dry and very soft cotton tissue to clean the instrument housing and the keypad. Do not
open the instruments as there is a danger of electric shock, or electrostatic discharge. Opening the
instrument can cause damage to sensitive components, and in addition your warranty will be
voided.
E-4 Cleaning Procedures
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