Cleaning Pluggable Optics Modules - Alcatel-Lucent 1665 Installation Manual

Fiber cleaning
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1
Using the appropriate CLETOP stick cleaner (2.5 mm for SC, ST, and FC connectors, 1.25
mm for LC connectors) dampen the stick cleaner with Ethyl alcohol using the alcohol
wipe. Insert the stick cleaner into the adapter rotating the stick 360 degrees while
inserting. Push/rotate stick until the stick cleaner makes contact with the connector. Apply
slight pressure upon contact and rotate stick 360 degrees at least three (3) times.
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2
Remove the stick cleaner rotating it upon removal.
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3
Using a dry CLETOP stick cleaner of appropriate diameter, repeat the above cleaning
procedure. This procedure will clean the side walls of the adapter and the endface of the
circuit pack connector.
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4
Gently insert the Video Fiber Scope probe into the port until the fiber ferrule comes into
view.
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5
Verify that the fiber ferrule is clean. Repeat
meet the requirements specified in
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Cleaning pluggable optics modules

Purpose
This task describes the Alcatel-Lucent recommended method for cleaning pluggable
optics modules using specific tools and materials that have been proven to be effective in
the assembly and testing of optical transmission equipment.
Note:
into the optical ports to maintain cleanliness during storage and/or transportation. It is
recommended that the process plug be kept in place to maintain cleanliness until the
optical fiber is connected. With proper care and handling, cleaning the pluggable
optics modules should not be necessary.Because a major source of contamination is
often a contaminated mating connector, it is extremely important to clean the
connector ferrule end surface each time before making connections.
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Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMX R9.0
365-372-304R9.0 Issue 2
July 2010
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F T E P S
Pluggable optics modules are shipped with a water-tight process plug installed
Step 1 through
"Connector inspection" (p.
Cleaning pluggable optics modules
Step 3 if the fiber does not
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