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To clean an adapter
The fiber-optic input and output connectors on many Agilent Technologies instruments employ a
universal adapter such as those shown in the following picture. These adapters allow you to con-
nect the instrument to different types of fiber-optic cables.
Figure 6-8. Universal adapters.
1 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean foam swab.
Cotton swabs can be used as long as no cotton fibers remain after cleaning. The foam swabs listed
in this section's introduction are small enough to fit into adapters.
Although foam swabs can leave filmy deposits, these deposits are very thin, and the risk of other
contamination buildup on the inside of adapters greatly outweighs the risk of contamination by
foam swabs.
2 Clean the adapter with the foam swab.
3 Dry the inside of the adapter with a clean, dry, foam swab.
4 Blow through the adapter using filtered, dry, compressed air.
Nitrogen gas or compressed dust remover can also be used. Do not shake, tip, or invert com-
pressed air canisters, because this releases particles in the can into the air. Refer to instructions
provided on the compressed air canister.
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements
Maintenance
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