Preserving Connectors - Agilent Technologies 8163A Manual

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Preserving Connectors

Cleaning Instructions

Preserving Connectors

Listed below are some hints on how best to keep your connectors in the
best possible condition.
Making Connections
Before you make any connection you must ensure that all cables and
connectors are clean. If they are dirty, use the appropriate cleaning
procedure.
When inserting the ferrule of a patchcord into a connector or an adapter,
make sure that the fiber end does not touch the outside of the mating
connector or adapter. Otherwise you will rub the fiber end against an
unsuitable surface, producing scratches and dirt deposits on the surface of
your fiber.
Dust Caps and Shutter Caps
Be careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press the bottom of
the cap onto the fiber as any dust in the cap can scratch or dirty your fiber
surface.
When you have finished 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 Agilent Technologies' lightwave instruments and accessories are
shipped with either laser shutter caps or dust caps. If you need additional
or replacement dust caps, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies
Sales/Service Office.
Immersion Oil and Other Index Matching Compounds
Where it is possible, do not use immersion oil or other index matching
compounds with your device. They are liable to impair and dirty the surface
of the device. In addition, the characteristics of your device can be
changed and your measurement results affected.
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